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Chemical formula
The symbol or combination of symbols to represent the composition of an element or compound. A chemical formula uses numbers and other symbols to represent the elements that make up a particular compound, including those used as medication. A common example of a chemical formula is, H2O, which represents water (2 atoms of hydrogen plus…
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Chemical equation
An equation that uses chemical formulas and their symbols to represent the changes of bonding that occur between atoms involved in a chemical reaction, chemical formula.
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Chemical dependency (CD)
A dependency on drugs including alcohol and tobacco. The generic term covering alcoholism and addiction to other drugs, both legal drugs (prescribed by a physician or available over the counter) and illegal drugs.
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Chemical carcinogenesis research information system (CCRIS)
An information system that contains scientifically evaluated data derived from carcinogenicity, tumor promotion, and mutagenicity tests on about 2000 chemicals.
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Chemical agent
A liquid, gas, or solid that enters the body through inhalation, ingestion, absorption, or injection that results in disease, disability, or death, biological agent.
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Cheekbone
A quadrilateral bone, the zygoma, that forms the prominence of the cheek.
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Cheek
The side of the face forming the lateral wall of the mouth. One of two fleshy parts of the face on each side of the nose. Either side of the buttocks (informal). The side of the face forming the lateral wall of the mouth below the eye. The facial side. Any curved or rounded elevation,…
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Checkup
A routine, but usually, superficial medical or dental examination. A general examination by a doctor or dentist. Colloquial term for a thorough physical examination, which may include an electrocardiogram, blood and urine tests, and other special procedures and laboratory tests, depending on the age, sex, and general health of the person. A thorough examination of…
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Chattel
In law, a moveable piece of personal property.
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Chastity
Never having had sexual intercourse.
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