Category: C

Containing calcium or lime salts.  

Calcium deposition in a chronically inflamed tendon, especially a tendon of the shoulder.  

A bony spur that strengthens the femoral neck.  

Pain and inflammation of the posterior portion of the calcaneus at the place of insertion of the Achilles tendon.  

The inferior portion of the floor of the fourth ventricle of the brain. It is shaped like a pen and lies between the restiform bodies.  

A molecule that can become activated by particular wavelengths of light. Severe dehydration in infancy. In some Hispanic cultures caida mollera applies to any severe illness in infancy attributed to incorrect care or handling. Causes include diarrhea, decreased appetite, and an inability to nurse (similar to those found in acute gastroenteritis with dehydration). Findings include…

Therapy using religion or religious symbols.  

A salt of cacodylic acid.  

Excessive, inappropriate, loud laughter. It may be associated with schizophrenia.  

Muscle wasting and weight loss occurring in persons with congestive heart failure, and linked with excess circulating levels of tumor necrosis factor and other inflammatory cytokines. It has a poor prognosia.