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What are carotenoids Carotenoids are dark-colored dyes (pigments) found in plant foods that can turn into a form of vitamin A.  For example, the orange

What is carotid endarterectomy Carotid endarterectomy is a type of surgery used to remove plaque from inside a carotid artery in your neck. Carotid endarterectomy

What is cauda equina As spinal nerves branch from the spinal cord, they pass laterally to exit the vertebral canal through the intervertebral foramina between

What is a carcinogen Carcinogen is any substance that causes cancer. Cancer is caused by changes in a cell’s DNA – its genetic “blueprint.” Some

What is calcaneus Calcaneus or heel bone, is one of seven tarsal bones that forms the heel of the foot. The weight of the body

What is calamine lotion Calamine lotion is an anti-itch medicine that works by causing a cooling sensation as it evaporates on your skin. Calamine also

What is calcipotriene Calcipotriene also known as calcipotriol, is a vitamin-D derivative that is used to treat psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly

What is brachycephaly Brachycephaly or short skull is usually as a result of baby spending a lot of time lying on their back. The skull

What is cerebral edema Cerebral edema simply means swelling of the brain. Cerebral edema is a relatively common phenomenon with numerous causes. Cerebral edema can