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Apatite crystal
In dentistry, the hydroxyapatite crystal typical of calcified tissues; a complex of calcium phosphate and other elements, present in bone and in the cementum, dentin, and enamel layers of teeth. The most dense crystal fine pattern is found in enamel, the hardest tissue of the body.
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Cry reflex
The normal ability of an infant to cry. It is not usually present in premature infants.
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Cryptorchism
Failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum. The inability of the testicles to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.
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Cryptorchidectomy
Operation for correction of an undescended testicle.
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Cryptorchis
An individual in whom either or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum.
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Cryptoplasmic
Having existence in a concealed form.
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Cryptophthalmus
Complete congenital adhesion of the eyelid to the globe of the eye. Eyelid coloboma is a congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of the opening between the upper and lower eyelids.
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Cryptomerorachischisis
Spina bifida occulta without a tumor but with bony deficiency.
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Cryptodidymus
A congenital anomaly in which one fetus is concealed within another.
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Cryptococcus neoformans
A species that is the causative agent of cryptococcosis, i.e., meningitis.
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