Category: C

Muscle spasms that occur when muscle calcium is deficient. Occurs in high-producing milk cows as their lactation surges after the birth of a calf. Sometimes called “milk fever,” it is treated with an intravenous infusion of calcium.  

Water-soluble salt of calcium. A salt of the element calcium used to treat deficiency of the mineral or to prevent osteoporosis. Tablets can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription. It is also used intravenously to treat low calcium levels causing symptoms in newborn babies. A granular or white powder without odor or flavor used, for…

A vitamin D-dependent calcium absorption protein active in the intestinal tract.  

Members of a family of tight calcium-binding proteins that are produced in response to vitamin D (1,25 (0H)2D3) binding to its receptor in the cell. Other members of this family include calmodulin, troponin C, and parvalbumin. A metabolite of vitamin D; 25-hydroxyvitamin D is used to make the active form, 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D. Synthesis…

A type C antinutritive.  

A mineral that is toxic. A silvery metallic element that can cause serious lung irritation if the fumes of the molten metal are inhaled. Long-term exposure may also cause kidney damage. A metallic element which, when molten, gives off fumes that can cause serious irritation of the lungs if inhaled. A soft bluish-white metal present…

The presence of a bad taste in the mouth. An unpleasant taste associated with foods that normally taste good.  

A mediator of toxic shock; a macrophage hormone with a short (6 minutes) half-life.  

Ventilated corneal trial lenses, each lens having a flat scleral rim 2 mm. wide, used to measure the cornea when fitting scleral contact lenses.