Category: C

Chemical substances that attract or repel cells or organisms. The concept denotes especially those factors released as a result of tissue injury, invasion, or immunologic activity, that attract leukocytes, macrophages, or other cells to the site of infection or insult.  

Cationic bactericidal surfactant used as a topical antiseptic for skin, wounds, mucous membranes, instruments, etc.; and also as a component in mouthwash and lozenges. A detergent disinfectant, used for the disinfection of skin, wounds, and bums and as a mouthwash.  

Antifungal antibiotic isolated from several species, including Acremonium (Cephalosporium), Acrocylindrum, and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function and is used as a biochemical tool.  

The arteries supplying the cerebral cortex.  

Of or pertaining of the cerebrum or the brain. Of or relating to the brain or intellect. Referring to the cerebrum or to the brain in general. To the cerebrum of the brain (e.g., cerebral hemisphere, one of the halves of the cerebrum).  

The clear constricted portion of the chromosome at which the chromatids are joined and by which the chromosome is attached to the spindle during cell division. A constricted region of a chromosome that includes the site of attachment to the mitotic or meiotic spindle. That portion of the chromosome to which the spindle fiber is…

Pathogenic infections of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. DNA virus infections; RNA virus infections; bacterial infections; mycoplasma infections; Spirochaetales infections; fungal infections; protozoan infections; helminthiasis; and prion diseases may involve the central nervous system as a primary or secondary process.  

The sum of all chemical changes that take place in a cell through which energy and basic components are provided for essential processes, including the synthesis of new molecules and the breakdown and removal of others.  

The physical dimensions of a cell. It refers mainly to changes in dimensions correlated with physiological or pathological changes in cells.  

An increase in the number of cells as a result of cell growth and cell division.