ExpertGlossary terms starting with C

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compilation The process of translating a programming language. This often involves translating a high level programming language into a low level programming…
compilation unit The smallest unit of source code that can be compiled. In the current implementation of the Java platform, the compilation unit is a file.
compile To translate a computer program expressed in a high-level language into a program expressed in a lower level language, such as an intermediate language…
compile phase Any time before Perl starts running your main program. See also "run phase". Compile phase is mostly spent in "compile time", but may also be spent in…
compile time The time when Perl is trying to make sense of your code, as opposed to when it thinks it knows what your code means and is merely trying to do what it…
compiler A program which performs a process of compilation on a program written in a high level programming language.
compiling program Synonym compiler.
Complainant The party who complains or sues; one who applies to the court for legal redress. See plaintiff.
Complainant/Plaintiff The party (a person, a partnership, or a corporation) that started the lawsuit by filing and serving the Complaint, Petition, or Affidavit.
Complaint A written communication primarily expressing a grievance against an insurance company or agent.
Complaint history Information collected or maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance relating to the number of complaints received against a particular insurer, agent…
complement (of cable) A group of conductors of the same general type (e.g., quadded, paired) within a single cable sheath. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
complement operator The complement operator, ~, is used to invert the value of each bit in a binary pattern. For instance, the complement of 1010010 is 0101101.
complement protein (KOM-pleh-ment PROH-teen) One of a group of about 20 proteins that is found in the blood and is important in fighting infections and other diseases.
complement proteins Protein s that bind to antibody -antigen complexes and help degrade the complexes by proteolysis.
complementarity 1. See: complementary. 2. The similar correspondence between DNA and the mRNA transcribed from it.
complementarity-determining regions (Abbreviation: CDR). Regions of the light and heavy subunits of the immunoglobulin molecules that interact with the antigen.
complementary Two DNA molecules are complementary to one another when each successive base position from the 5' end in the first molecule is matched by the…
complementary and alternative medicine (KOM-pleh-MEN- tuh-ree... all-TER-nuh-tiv MEH-dih-sin) Forms of treatment that are used in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternative)…
complementary colors 1. With respect to additive mixing, any pair of colors that are radially opposite one another relative to the white point on a chromaticity chart, e.g.
complementary DNA (Abbreviation: cDNA ). A DNA strand synthesized in vitro from a mature RNA template using reverse transcriptase.
Complementary DNA (cDNA) DNA that is synthesized in the laboratory from a messenger RNA template.
Complementary DNA or RNA The matching strand of a DNA or RNA molecule to which its bases pair. (See DNA, RNA.)
complementary entity 1. Synonym of base pair. 2. One of a pair of segments or strands of nucleic acid that will hybridize with one another.
complementary genes Two or more interdependent genes, such that (in the case of dominant complementarity) the dominant allele from either gene can only produce an effect on…
complementary homopolymeric tailing The process of adding complementary nucleotide extensions to DNA molecules, (e.g.
complementary medicine (KOM-pleh-MEN-tuh-ree MEH-dih-sin) Practices often used to enhance or complement standard treatments.
complementary network service (CNS) A means for an enhanced-service provider customer to connect to a network and to the enhanced service provider.
Complementary nucleotides Members of the pairs adenine-thymine, adenine-uracil, and guaninecytosine that have the ability to hydrogen bond to one another. (See nucleotide.)
Complementary sequence Nucleic acid base sequence that can form a double-stranded structure with another DNA fragment by following base-pairing rules (A pairs with T and C with…
complementation See: genetic complementation.
complementation test A genetic method to test whether or not independent mutations are allelic. In a cross between the two mutant individuals, the genotype will be m1m2 if the…
Complete The review status of a financial disclosure report whose required reviews are finished and has all the required eSignatures.
complete blood count A test to check the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood. Also called blood cell count and CBC.
complete digest The treatment of a DNA preparation with a restriction endonuclease for sufficient time for all of the potential target sites within that DNA to have been…
Complete Hand A hand that is defined by all five cards - a straight, flush, full house or straight flush.
complete hysterectomy (kum-PLEET HIS-teh-REK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove the entire uterus, including the cervix. Also called total hysterectomy.
complete metastasectomy (... meh-TAS-tuh-SEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove all metastases (tumors formed from cells that have spread from the primary tumor).
Complete Mix Digester A type of anaerobic digester that has a mechanical mixing system and where temperature and volume are controlled to maximize the anaerobic digestion…
complete remission The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured. Also called complete response.
complete response (kum-PLEET reh-SPONTS) The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured.
Completeness In relation to relevancy, a gauge of how well the document matches superior document contexts such as the title or the URL.
Completion of Invention Conception and reduction to practice of an invention. Also called "making an invention".
complex All groups of operator positions, wherever located, associated with the same call distribution and/or stored program control unit. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
Complex Gale/Storm In the high seas and offshore forecasts, an area for which gale/storm force winds are forecast or are occurring but for which no single center is the…
Complex Terrain Typically used to refer to mountainous terrain. In general usage, it may also refer to coastal regions and heterogeneous landscapes.
Complex trait Trait that has a genetic component that does not follow strict Mendelian inheritance.
compliance (kum-PLY-ants) The act of following a medical regimen or schedule correctly and consistently, including taking medicines or following a diet.
Compliance Search The identification of relevant terms and/or parties in response to a discovery request.
compliance solution framework The IT infrastructure that your organization has implemented to comply with the specific regulations that apply to your industry.
compliance testing A one-time process to verify that a collection of software and hardware fulfills given specifications. [Mattila]
compliant computer A computer that meets the NAP health requirements of a network. Only NAP-enabled computers can be compliant.
Complication A medical problem that occurs during a disease or after a procedure or treatment.
Complication of Pregnancy Conditions due to pregnancy, labor and delivery that require medical care to prevent serious harm to the health of the mother or the fetus.
Complications of Pregnancy Conditions due to pregnancy, labor and delivery that require medical care to prevent serious harm to the health of the mother or the fetus.
component Subsystem, assembly, or subassembly of logically grouped hardware and software, that performs interacting tasks to provide BMDS capability at a functional…
component (JavaServer Faces technology) See JavaServer Faces UI component.
Component Acquisition Executive A single official within a DoD component who is responsible for all acquisition functions within that Component.
component analog video See CAV.
component color The structure of a video signal wherein the R', G', and B' signals are kept separate from one another or wherein luminance and two bandlimited…
Component Command Centers The Component Command Centers (which will contain Army and Air Force unique capabilities) will be capable of supporting the USSPACECOM Command Center and…
component contract The contract between a J2EE component and its container. The contract includes life-cycle management of the component, a context interface that the…
component profile A profile that is made up of a defined subset of a single standard [POSIX.0].
Component Program A major defense acquisition program delegated to the Military Department of Defense Agency for management.
Component settings database (_SERVDB) The component settings database contains alert definitions, notifications and the gatherer log.
Component Video Separates video into luminosity and color signals that provide the highest possible signal quality.
component-managed sign-on A mechanism whereby security information needed for signing on to a resource is provided by an application component.
Compos mentis Of a sound mind; sane.
composed of (used when defining the scope of a claim) A transitional phrase that is interpreted in the same manner as either "consisting of" or "consisting…
composer A "constructor" for a "referent" that isn't really an "object", like an anonymous array or a hash (or a sonata, for that matter).
Composite An average that is calculated according to specific criteria. For example, one might want a composite for the rainfall at a given location for all years…
composite application An application that combines smaller applications or components. Depending on the platform and deployment options, a composite application might included…
composite cable A communications cable having both optical and metallic signal-carrying components. Note 1: A cable having optical fiber(s) and a metallic component, e.g.
composite color The structure of a video signal wherein the luminance and two bandlimited color-difference signals are simultaneously present in the channel.
Composite Hydrograph A stream discharge hydrograph which includes base flow, or one which corresponds to a net rain storm of duration longer than one unit period.
Composite noise level A single noise level summed on an energy basis from many noise sources (e.g., Stirling engine, electric generator, cooling fan, and air compressor for a…
Composite power value The value of power including both a capacity and energy component, usually expressed in mills per kilowatt-hour.
composite signaling (CX) Signaling in which an arrangement is made to provide direct current signaling and dial pulsing beyond the range of conventional loop signaling.
composite synchronization A signal consisting of horizontal sync pulses, vertical sync pulses, and equalizing pulses only. [After Silicon]
composite test signal In television systems, a test signal consisting of a line bar (125 ns rise time and fall time), a 2T pulse (250 ns half-amplitude duration), a 12.5T (1.
Composite trading Composite trading figures report end-of-day price changes, closing prices, and the daily trading volume for stocks, warrants, and options listed on a…
composite transposon A transposon formed when two identical or nearly identical transposons insert on either side of a non-transposable segment of DNA.
composite two-tone test signal A test signal composed of two different frequencies and used for intermodulation distortion measurements.
Composite Video Combines red, green, blue and synchronization signals into one video signal so that only one connector is required; used by most TVs and VCRs.
composite video signal The electrical signal that represents complete color picture information and all synchronization signals, including blanking and the deflection…
composited circuit A circuit that can be used simultaneously either for telephony and dc telegraphy or for telephony and signaling.
compositing The process of superimposing one image on another to create a single image.
Composition of Matter An invention in which the substance and not the form or shape is the inventive subject matter. Under U.S. law, one of the statutory classes of inventions.
Compost Partially decomposed organic plant and animal matter that can be used as a soil conditioner or fertilizer. See decomposition.
Composting The process of degrading organic material (biomass) by microorganisms in aerobic conditions.
Composting Toilet A self-contained toilet that use the process of aerobic decomposition (composting) to break down feces into humus and odorless gases.
Compound (KOM-pownd) In science, a substance that is made up of more than one ingredient.
compound chromosome A chromosome formed by the fusion of two separate chromosomes, as in attached-X chromosomes or attached-X-Y chromosomes.
compound document A computer-generated document comprised of a variety of data formats, such as text and graphics
Compound Interest Compound interest is the interest paid on a deposit or share account, which is added to the account balance at the end of the dividend period.
compound nevus (KOM-pownd NEE-vus) A type of mole formed by groups of nevus cells found in the epidermis and dermis (the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin).
Compound Paraboloid Collector A form of solar concentrating collector that does not track the sun.
compound signal In ac signaling, a signal consisting of the simultaneous transmission of more than one frequency.
Compounding The process by which income is earned on income that has previously been earned.
Comprehensive Coverage Coverage that pays for damage to or the loss of your vehicle from causes other than collision (example: hail, vandalism, flood, fire and theft, etc.