Ceruminous (Lat. cerumen, ear wax). A term applied to the glands secreting cerumen, or ear wax.
Chloral. A powerful drug and narcotic poison used to produce sleep.
Chloroform. A narcotic poison generally used by inhalation; of extensive use in surgical operations. It produces anæsthesia.
Chondrin (Gr. χονδρός, cartilage). A kind of gelatine obtained by boiling cartilage.
Chordæ Tendineæ. Tendinous cords.
Choroid (Gr. χορίον, skin, and εἶδος, form). The middle coat of the eyeball.
Chyle (Gr. χυλός, juice). The milk-like fluid formed by the digestion of fatty articles of food in the intestines.
Chyme (Gr. χυμός, juice). The pulpy liquid formed by digestion in the stomach.
Cilia (pl. of cilium, an eyelash). Minute hair-like processes found upon the cells of the air passages and other parts.
Ciliary Muscle. A small muscle of the eye which assists in accommodation.