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Clasp-knife phenomenon
Increased muscle resistance to passive movement of a joint followed by a sudden release of the muscle; commonly seen in patients with spasticity.
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Clasmatosis
Crumbling into small bits; fragmentation, as of cells.
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Clasmatodendrosis
Breaking up of astrocytic protoplasmic expansions.
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Clark’s rule
A method of calculating pediatric drug dosages. The weight of the child in pounds is multiplied by the adult dose and the result is divided by 150.
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Clara cell
One of the secreting cells in the surface epithelium of the bronchioles. These cells, along with goblet cells, provide secretions for the respiratory tract. The secretion is a mucus-poor protein that coats the epithelium.
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Clapton’s lines
Green lines on the dental margin of the gums in copper poisoning.
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Clapping
Percussion of the chest to loosen secretions. Also called cupping or tapotement. The hand is held in a cupped position.
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Clapotement
Any splashing sound in succussion of a dilated stomach.
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Clang
A loud, metallic sound.
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Rubber dam clamp
An attachment that fits on the cervical part of the tooth for retention of a rubber dam.
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