cilia. The eyelashes; hairlike processes of certain cells.
circumcision. Removing part or all of the foreskin.
clot. The solid portion resulting from the coagulation of blood.
coagulation. Clotting; in the blood, the result of fibrinogen changing to fibrin.
coalesce. To merge in growth.
coaptation. The fitting together of two opposing surfaces.
cocaine. An alkaloid derived from coca. Useful to produce local anesthesia.
cocci. Round, spheroidal or oval shaped bacteria.
cocoon. Shaped like the protection of the silk-worm larva.
colostomy. Opening into the colon to establish an artificial anus.