CMMLA slowly progressing type of myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease in which too many myelomonocytes (a type of white blood cell) are in the bone…
CMOs (Collateralized Mortgage Obligations)Mortgage-backed securities, segmented into tranches, so that investors can choose a tranche that fits their desired timing of payments.
CMPAbbreviation for cytidine monophosphate. See: cytidylic acid.
CMS (Conferencing Management Service)The network service that coordinates the booking of virtual resources for online meetings in the Exchange Conference Service.
CMTCCombat Maneuver Training Center, Ft. Leavenworth, KS.
CNRAbbreviation for carrier-to-noise ratio, combat-net radio.
CNSThe brain and spinal cord. Also called central nervous system.
CNS DepressantsA class of drugs that slow CNS function (also called sedatives and tranquilizers), some of which are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders; includes…
CNS metastasis(...meh-TAS-tuh-sis) Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the central nervous system (CNS).
CNS PNETA type of cancer that arises from a particular type of cell within the brain or spinal cord.
CNS prophylaxis(...pro-fih-LAK-sis) Chemotherapy or radiation therapy given to the central nervous system (CNS) as a preventive treatment.
CNS sanctuary therapy(...SANK-choo-wayr-ee THAYR-uh-pee) Chemotherapy or radiation therapy given to the central nervous system (CNS) as a preventive treatment.
CNS tumorA tumor of the central nervous system (CNS), including brain stem glioma, craniopharyngioma, medulloblastoma, and meningioma.
CNTO 328A chimeric (made from human and mouse proteins) monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of advanced kidney cancer and other types of cancer.
CO Code (NXX) ExhaustA point in time at which the quantity of TNs within existing CO codes (NXX) which are "Available for Assignment" equals zero within a switching…
Co-applicant EthnicityEthnicity of the co-applicant. This is reported for originated loans and for loan applications that do not result in an origination.
Co-applicant RaceRace of the co-applicant. This is reported for originated loans and for loan applications that do not result in an origination.
Co-applicant SexSex of the co-applicant. This is reported for originated loans and for loan applications that do not result in an origination.
Co-bankingan option that may be available in some casinos whereby a player and the house are 50%-50% partners as the bank; house rules vary
Co-BenefitThe benefits of policies that are implemented for various reasons at the same time – including climate change mitigation – acknowledging that most…
Co-BorrowerAny borrower other than the first borrower whose name appears on the application and mortgage note, even when that person owns the property jointly with…
co-brandingRunning a business logo on a site or service that another company provides. Co-branding with Amazon Simple Pay, for example, is merely adding an…
Co-citationIn topical authority based search algorithms links which appear near one another on a page may be deemed to be related to one another.
co-cloningThe unintentional cloning of DNA fragments, along with the desired one, that can occur when the source of DNA being cloned is not sufficiently purified.
Co-control benefitThe additional benefit derived from an environmental policy that is designed to control one type of pollution, while reducing the emissions of other…
co-cultureA mixture of two or more different kinds of cells that are grown together.
co-dominanceWhere both alleles are expressed in the heterozygous state, so that the phenotype reflects a contribution from both alleles.
co-evolutionThe evolution of complementary adaptations in two species brought about by the selection pressure that each exerts on the other.
co-factorAn organic molecule or inorganic ion necessary for the normal catalytic activity of an enzyme. Synonym: co-enzyme.
co-fermentationThe simultaneous growth of two micro-organisms in one bioreactor.
co-firingThe use of a mixture of two fuels within the same combustion chamber.
co-generationThe technology of producing electric energy and another form of useful energy (usually thermal) for industrial, commercial, or domestic heating or cooling…
Co-Homeownersone or more persons who have signed a loan note, and are equally responsible for repaying the loan.
Co-InsuranceAfter you have met the deductible for the covered period of time, your health policy may have a “co-insurance” that provides the patient will be…
co-integrateA chimeric DNA molecule formed by the incorporation at a single site of two different DNA molecules.
co-integrate vector systemA two plasmid system for plant transgenesis. One plasmid is engineered to carry a T-DNA segment incorporating the gene(s) to be introduced.
co-linearity1. A general relationship in which the units in one molecule occur in the same sequence as the units in another molecule which they specify; e.g.
Co-MakerA person who signs a note to guarantee a loan made to another person and is jointly liable with the maker for repayment of the loan.
Co-morbidityThe presence of one or more diseases or disorders in addition to a primary disease or disorder.
Co-mortgagorOne who is individually and jointly obligated to repay a mortgage loan and shares ownership of the property with one or more borrowers.
Co-opA non-profit organization in which the same people who own the company are insured by the company.
Co-payA “co-pay” is a fixed payment amount that is the responsibility of the patient.
Co-paymentThe portion of charges you pay to your provider for covered health care services in addition to any deductible.
Co-ProductionProduction of a defense system in two or more countries. Involves the transfer of production technology and complex or sensitive subsystem components from…
co-repressorAn effector molecule that forms a complex with a repressor and turns off the expression of a gene or set of genes.
co-segregationThe joint inheritance of two characters, usually the result of genetic linkage.
Co-Signed AccountAn account signed by someone in addition to the primary borrower, making both people responsible for the amount borrowed.
Co-SignerAn individual who signs the note of another person as support for the credit of the primary signer and who becomes responsible for the obligation.
co-suppressionA natural gene silencing phenomenon, which probably evolved as part of plants' defence against viral attack, but which has become important in the context…
co-transfectionThe procedure by which a baculovirus and a transfer vector are simultaneously introduced into insect cells in culture.
co-transformationA protocol for producing transgenesis, in which host (plant or animal) cells are transformed simultaneously with two different plasmids, one of which…
co-trimoxazoleA drug used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and protozoa. It is a combination of two anti-infection drugs, sulfamethoxazole and…
coactivated T cellA T cell that has been coated with monoclonal antibodies to enhance its ability to kill tumor cells.
CoalA black or brownish black solid, combustible substance formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable matter without access to air.
Coal cokeA hard, porous product made from baking bituminous coal in ovens at temperatures as high as 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Coal gasificationConversion of solid coal to synthetic natural gas (SNG) or a gaseous mixture that can be burned as a fuel.
Coal liquefactionConversion of solid coal to a liquid fuel such as synthetic crude oil or methanol.
Coal Mine MethaneCoal mine methane is the subset of CBM that is released from the coal seams during the process of coal mining.
Coalbed methaneA methane-rich gas, similar to natural gas, produced from in-situ coal through drilled wells that are typically completed open-hole, as opposed to the…
CoalescenceThe process by which water droplets in a cloud collide and come together to form raindrops.
COAMAcronym for customer owned and maintained equipment. Deprecated term. See customer premises equipment.
Coarse gravel protectionGravel generally placed in a layer upon a finished surface to protect the finished surface from deterioration or erosion.