Category: C

A basic element found in nearly all organized tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It…

A calcium- and calmodulin-binding protein present in highest concentrations in the central nervous system. Calcineurin is composed of two subunits. A catalytic subunit, calcineurin A, and a regulatory subunit, calcineurin B, with molecular weights of about 60 kD and 19 kD, respectively. Calcineurin has been shown to dephosphorylate a number of phosphoproteins including histones, myosin…

Substance applied to the skin that produces an irritation, heating, or vasodilating action. Generally, it speeds healing by increasing blood circulation and warming deep (usually joint) inflammations. Superficial irritant used to relieve more deep-seated pain or discomfort. A substance applied to the skin to produce an irritating, heating, or vasodilating effect, in order to speed…

Relating to the study of cells or cell life history.  

(Anatomical) mineral concretion.  

Shaped like a cowrie-shell [unusual term].  

Fruit such as a rose-hip, consisting of a cup formed of the calyx tube and receptacle and containing achenes.  

A small cyme.  

With the branches arranged as in cymes.