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confidentiality

Pertaining to the treatment of information that an individual discloses in a relationship of trust (e... Read More

confirmation bias

The tendency to search for data or interpret information in a manner that supports one’s preconceptions... Read More

conflict

Pertaining to friction ridge identification, a difference of determinations or conclusions that becomes apparent during, or at the end of, an examination... Read More

conflict of interest

Pertaining to a set of conditions in which one’s judgment concerning a primary interest could be biased by a secondary interest... Read More

confounding variable

A variable or fact that confuses a result... Read More

congenital anomaly

An abnormality that has occurred in utero and is present at birth, although it may or may not be noticeable at birth; also called a birth defect... Read More

congenital defect

A characteristic present at birth, typically arising during gestation... Read More

conjunctiva

A transparent mucous membrane covering the exposed surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids; serves to protect the eyeball and keep it moist... Read More

Connie

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

consecutive sentence

Prison terms for two or more offenses to be served one after the other... Read More

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