Diatomaceous Earth. Celite . Celite 545 . Celite 560 . Chromosorb P . Earth, Diatomaceous . Earth, Infusorial . Kieselguhr . Infusorial Earth . A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are useful for insect control but can also be an inhalation hazard. It has been used in baked goods and animal feed. Kieselguhr is German for flint + earthy sediment. . 1.00
Cellulite. Cellulites . Skin lumpiness or skin surface dimpling often seen on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen. It is due to protrusion of SUBCUTANEOUS FAT into the DERMIS layer of skin. . 0.68
Streptokinase. Avelizin . Awelysin . Celiase . Distreptase . Kabikinase . Kabivitrum . Streptase . Streptodecase . Streptococcal fibrinolysin . An enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci. It hydrolyzes amide linkages and serves as an activator of plasminogen. It is used in thrombolytic therapy and is used also in mixtures with streptodornase (STREPTODORNASE AND STREPTOKINASE). EC 3.4.-. . 0.65
Cells. Cell 1950 . The fundamental, structural, and functional units or subunits of living organisms. They are composed of CYTOPLASM containing various ORGANELLES and a CELL MEMBRANE boundary. . 0.58
Ulmaceae. Celti . Hackberries . Zelkovas . Celtis . Hackberry . Zelkova . A plant family of the order Urticales, subclass Hamamelidae, class Magnoliopsida. Members are trees and shrubs of temperate regions that have watery sap and alternate leaves which are lopsided at the base. The flowers lack petals. . 0.54
Cellulitis. Phlegmon . An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions. . 0.53
