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compulsion

An uncontrollable urge to say or do something without an obvious reason. A person may repeat a behavior, such as hand-washing, over and over. … [Read more...]

computed tomographic colonography

A method to examine the inside of the colon by taking a series of x-rays. A computer is used to make 2-dimensional (2-D) and 3-D pictures of the colon from … [Read more...]

computed tomography colonography

A method to examine the inside of the colon by taking a series of x-rays. A computer is used to make 2-dimensional (2-D) and 3-D pictures of the colon from … [Read more...]

computed tomography scan

A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. Also … [Read more...]

computerized axial tomography scan

A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. Also … [Read more...]

computerized tomography

A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. Also … [Read more...]

conatumumab

A fully human monoclonal agonist antibody directed against the extracellular domain of human TRAIL (tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) … [Read more...]

conception

In biology, the beginning of pregnancy, marked by fertilization of an egg by a sperm. … [Read more...]

Concerta

(Other name for: methylphenidate hydrochloride) … [Read more...]

concomitant

Occurring or existing at the same time as something else. In medicine, it may refer to a condition a person has or a medication a person is taking that is not … [Read more...]