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Crossbreeding
Mating of individuals of different breeds or strains. cross-bridge In the sarcomere of a muscle cell, the portion of the myosin filaments that pulls the actin filaments toward the center of a sarcomere during contraction.
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Cross birth
Presentation of the fetus in which the long axis of the fetus is at right angles to that of the mother and requires version or cesarean delivery. A delivery in which the baby is positioned horizontally across the womb, with no particular body part presenting at the opening of the womb.
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Crosby capsule
A device attached to a flexible tube that is introduced into the gastrointestinal tract per os. It is designed so that a sample of tissue may be obtained from the mucosal surface with which it is in contact. The capsule is then removed and the tissue examined for evidence of pathological changes.
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Crista ampullaris
A localized thickening of the membrane lining the ampullae of the semicircular canals; it is covered with neuroepithelium containing hair cells that are stimulated by movement of the head.
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True crisis
Temperature drop accompanied by a fall in the pulse rate.
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Transient aplastic crisis
A serious complication of infection with human parvovirus B-19 infection in patients with chronic hemolytic anemia such as sickle cell disease. This virus causes erythema infectiosum.
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Salt-losing crisis
Acute vomiting, dehydration, hypotension, and sudden death as a result of acute loss of sodium; may be caused by adrenal hyperplasia, salt-losing nephritis, or gastrointestinal disease.
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Rectal crisis
Tenesmus and rectal pain in locomotor ataxia.
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Celiac crisis
The rapid onset of dehydration and metabolic disarray in fulminant celiac disease. Patients are treated with intravenous hydration, electrolytes, and parenteral nutrition.
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Bronchial crisis
A paroxysm of coughing in persons with locomotor ataxia due to syphilis.
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