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  • Circulatory endurance

    The ability of the body to perform under stress without undue fatigue, circulorespiratory endurance.  

  • Circulatory collapse

    Failure of the circulation, either cardiac or peripheral. Circulatory collapse is a critical condition characterized by the inability of the circulatory system to sustain a sufficient blood flow to the body’s organs and tissues. This life-threatening state can arise from cardiac arrest, significant blood loss, or issues affecting the blood vessels.  

  • Circulatory

    Pertaining to the heart, blood vessels, and the blood. Referring to the circulation of the blood.  

  • Circuit

    The path or course of electricity or other current. An arrangement comprising one or more complete paths through which electrons can flow. A circuit encompasses three key components: potential difference, current strength, and resistance.  

  • Circle of willis

    An anastomosis of certain cerebral arteries. A circle of branching arteries at the base of the brain formed by the basilar artery, the anterior and posterior cerebral arteries, the anterior and posterior communicating arteries and the internal carotid arteries [Described 1664. After Thomas Willis (1621-75), English physician and anatomist.] A circle of arteries at the…

  • Circadian

    Daily, circadian rhythm. Referring to a pattern which is repeated approximately every 24 hours. To events that occur at approx. 24-hr intervals, such as certain physiological phenomena. Relating to biological patterns that transpire roughly every 24 hours, jet lag arises due to an interference with the human body’s circadian rhythm or internal clock.  

  • Ciliatoxic

    A substance affecting the action of the cilia.  

  • Ciliated columnar epithelial cells

    Column shaped cells that line the’ airways. The cilia on these cells are responsible for moving mucus up the airways to clean lungs of particulate matter.    

  • Ciliary function

    Sweeping movements of cilia which sweep mucus and other debris out of the respiratory system into the throat.  

  • Cigarette

    Cigarette

    A roll of finely cut tobacco or marijuana for smoking, typically enclosed in thin paper.  

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