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colorimetry

A technique used to measure color and color appearance... Read More

colpitis macularis

Cervical pathology involving petechiae resulting in what is often referred to as a "strawberry cervix... Read More

colposcope

A binocular instrument with a light source and magnifying lens for direct observation and enhanced visualization of cervical and vaginal tissues... Read More

colposcopy

Examination of the vaginal canal and cervix with the use of a colposcope... Read More

Columbo

Street name, slang, or code word for phencyclidine (PCP)... Read More

columnar epithelium

Tall epithelial cells found in many places in the body (e... Read More

comida

Street name, slang, or code word for heroin... Read More

coming out

Refers to the process of accepting one's own sexuality, gender identity, or intersex status and/or the process of sharing one's sexuality, gender identity, or intersex status with others (e... Read More

commercial crimes

Crimes against commercial establishments such as stores, restaurants, businesses, service stations, medical offices or hospitals, or other similar establishments... Read More

commingling

The intermixing of human remains (e... Read More

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