Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Disintegration of consciousness
In classic psychoanalysis, disorganization of the personality. It is produced by the contents of the unconscious gradually disrupting the conscious.
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Clouding of consciousness
In delirium, a state in which awareness of the environment is impaired.
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Altered level of consciousness
A circumlocution for impaired consciousness (confusion, drowsiness, lethargy, stupor, or coma).
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Conotoxins
Any of a group of poisonous peptides made by mollusks known as cone snails. Conotoxins are potent nerve toxins and are considered to be potential biological or chemical warfare agents. Some conotoxins may also be used to treat neuropathic pain.
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Connexon
A protein that forms tunnels across gap junctions, enabling ions or small molecules, such as glucose, to pass from one cell to another.
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Connective tissue disease
A group of diseases that affect connective tissue, including muscle, cartilage, tendons, vessels, skin, and ligaments. CTDs may be acute but are usually chronic. They may be localized or systemic and are marked by inflammatory or autoimmune injury. Examples of such diseases include systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis. Certain autoimmune disorders, characterized by the immune…
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Conjunctivoplasty
Removal of part of the cornea and replacement with flaps from the conjunctiva.
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Conjunctivoma
A tumor of the conjunctiva.
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Vernal conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis associated with a papillary response, itching, thick, ropy discharge; common in young patients, especially males.
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Seasonal conjunctivitis
Allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva that occurs because of exposure to pollens, grasses, and other antigens.
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