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Urea. conhydrin (kon-hi’drin). A poisonous crystallizable alkaloid from Coni’um macula’tum: C,H, A gallon: coni vasculo’si (ko’ni vas-ku-lo’si) (L.]. The conic ma es which make up the globus major of the epididymis. conic, conical (kon’ik, kon’ik-al). Cone-shaped. conicein (kon-is-e’in). Any one of a series of artificial alkaloids with the formula CsH,;N. conidia (ko-nid’e-ah). Plural of conidium. conidial (ko-nid’e-al). Pertaining to, or of the nature of, conidia; bearing conidia. conidiophore (ko-nid’e-o-fér) [L. conidium + Gr. φόρος bearing]. The branch of the mycelium of * a fungus which bears conidia. conidiospore (ko-nid’e-o-spir) [Gr. κονίδιον a particle of dust + spore]. Same as conidium. conidium (ko-nid’e-um), pl. conidia. An asexual spore formed by splitting off from the summit of a conidiophore. See spore. coni in, conin (ko’ne-in, ko’nin). A liquid alkaloid from conium, C,H,;N. It is narcotic, and is sometimes used locally for relieving in. Dose, 1- min. (0.015-0.03 c.c.). 6. Tromid, a salt in colorle crystals: C,sH,;N.HBr. Dose in cardiac asthma, 45-7 gr. (0.003-0.005 gm.). coniism (ko’ne-izm). Poisoning by conium. coniology (ko-ne-ol’o-je) (Gr. κόνις dust + λόγος treatise]. The scientific study of dust, its influence, and effects. coniosis (ko-ne-o’sis) (Gr. κόνις dust]. A diseased state caused by the inhalation of dust. Conium (ko-ne’um) [L.; Gr. κώνειον]. A genus of umbelliferous plants: the hemlocks. The dried unripe fruit of C. macula’tum, poison hemlock, is a narcotic and sedative, used mainly as a palliative in neuralgia and cancerous sores: also in chronic rheumatism, asthma, and phthisis. Dose of alcoholic extract, }-2 gr. (0.033-0.133 gm.); of fluidextract, 2-5 min. (0.133-0.333 c.c.); of tincture, 5-30 min. (0.333-2 C.c.). ‘conjugate (kon-ju-ga’tah). | The conjugate di- 242 CONSCIOUSNESS ameter of the pelvis. See diameter. c. ve'ra, the diameter of the pelvis measured from the upper and posterior part of the pubic symphysis to the second sacral ligament. conjugate (kon’ju-gat) [L. conjuga’tus yoked together). 1. Paired, or equally coupled. 2. The conjugate diameter. See diameter. rnalc., internal c. Sce under diameter. conjugation (kon-ju-ga’shun) [L. conjuga’tio a blending]. Reproduction by the union of one organism with another. conjunctiva (kon-junk-ti’vah) [L.]. The delicate membrane that lines the eyelids (palpebral conjunctiva) and covers the eyeball (buébar or ocular conjunctiva) in front. conjunctival (kon-junk-ti’val). conjunctiva. conjunctivitis (kon-junktiv-i’tis). Inflammation of the conjunctiva. acute contagious or epidemic c., a mucopurulent inflammation of the conjunctiva occurring in epidemic form and caused by the Koch-Weeks bacillus. Called also pink-cye. atropin c., follicular conjunctivitis from continued use of atropin. catarrhal c., a mild ‘form due to cold or irritation. croupous c¢., a variety a ociated with the formation of a whitish-gray membrane. diphtheric c., a urulent form due to the Klebs-Loffler bacillus. tian c. See trachoma. follicular c., a form characterized by the round or pinkish bodies in the retro tarsal fold. gonorrheal c., a severe form caused by infection with gonococci. granularc. See /rachoma. membranousc., croupous conjunctivitis. Morax-Axenfeld’sc., a form of conjunctivitis due to the diplococcus of Morax and Axenfeld. Parinaud’s c., infectious conjunctivitis of animal origin. Cc. petrif’icans, a variety of conjunctivitis marked by the formation of deposits of chalky matter and attended with necrosis. phlyctenular c., a variety marked by small vesicles or ulcers, each surrounded by a reddened zone. prairie c., chronic conjunctivitis marked by white spots on the conjunctiva of the lids. purulent c., a variety characterized by 2 creamy discharge. spring c., a form that recurs every spring, and sometimes lasts until late in the autumn. Called also vernal c. vernal c. spring c. Widmark’'s c., congestion of the inferior tarsal conjunctiva, with occasionally slight stippling of the cornea. conjunctivoma (kon-junk-tiv-o’mah). A tumor of the eyelid made up of conjunctival ti ue. connect i vum (kon-ek-ti’vum) [LJ. The coanective ti ue. Connell's suture (kon’elz) [F. Gregory Connell, American surgeon, born 1864]. See suture. conoid (ko/noid) [Gr. κωνοειδής]. 1. Shaped like 2 cone; coniform. 2. A proprietary cone of cotton wool impregnated with volatile oils for insertion into the nostrils. Conolly’s system (kon ‘ol-€z) [John Connolly, English alienist, 1795-1866]. The system of non-restraint for treating the insane. conomyoidin (ko”’no-mi-oi’din) [Gr. κῶνος cone + pods muscle + εἶδος form]. A protoplasmic material within the rods of the retina which expands and contracts under the influence of light, causing the cones to shift. Conorhinus (ko-no-ri’nus) [Gr. κῶνος cone + fis nose]. A genus of hemipterous insects. C. migrovarius and C. sanguisu’gus, of the southern United States and South America, infest beds and suck human blood Conradi’s line, medium (kon-rah’dez) [Andrew Christian Conradi, Norwegian physician of the nineteenth century]. See /ine and medium. consanguinity (kon-san-gwin’it-e) [L. consanguinlas}. Kinship: relationship by blood. consciousne (kon’shus-nes) [L. con’sci us aware]. Responsivene of the mind to the impre ions Pertaining to the made by the senses. double c., a hypnotic or somnambulistic condition in which the patient seems to lead two lives, completely forgetting in one state the experiences of the other. consensual tkon-sen’shu-al) [L. consen’sus agreement]. Excited by reflex stimulation. conservancy (kon-ser’van-se). The sum of hygienic and preservative legislation; the care of things that tend to restore and maintain public health. conservation (kon-ser-va’shun) [L. conserva’re to keep]. _ Preservation, as of drugs and medicines, from injury. or of the health and strength of a patient. c. of energy, the principle that the total of energy is constant, none being created or lost in conversion from one form to another. conservative (kon-servat-iv) [L. conserta’re to preserve]. Aiming at the preservation of health or at the restoration and repair of parts. conserve (kon’serv) (L. conser’ta]. A confection, electuary, or medicated sweetmeat. consol idant (kon. sol’id-ant) [L. con solid a’re to make frm]. Promoting the healing or union of parts. 2.A ‘healing medicine or application. consolidation (kon-sol-id-a’shun) [L. con solid a’- tio]. Solidification, as of a lung in pneumonia. consonant (kon’so-nant) [L. con with + son a’re to sound]. Any vocal sound other than a vowel sound. constant (kon’stant) [L. con’stans standing together]. 1. Not failing; remaining unaltered. 2. A datum, fact, or principle that is not subject to change. “‘Ambard’s c. See Ambard's formula under formuls. constipated (kon’stip-a-ted). stipa tion; costive. constipation (kon-stip-a’shun) [L. comstipa’tio a crowding together]. Infrequent or difficult evacuation of the feces; retention of the feces. spastic c., constipation marked by spasmodic constriction of a portion of the intestine: seen in neurasthenia. constitution (kon-sti-tu’shun) [L. constitu’tio}. The make-up or functional habit of the body. arterial c., that bodily constitution in which the blood contains much fibrin and a large proportion of red corpuscles. epidemic c., that peculiar constitution of the air which causes epidemics. id c., a temperament in which the subject cannot tolerate moisture. ideo-obse ional c., a peculiar psychic constitution marked by a tendency to worrying, fretting. exaggerated doubts, and exce ive introspection. lymphatic c., a ‘condition of hyperplasia of the lymphatic system. neuropathic c., that quality of mind and body which predisposes to nervous disease. constitutional (kon-sti-tu’shun-al). 1. Affecting the whole constitution of the body; not local. 2. Pertaining to the constitution. constriction (kon-strik’shun) [L. com together + str in’gere to draw]. 1. A constricted part or place: a stricture. 2. A morbid sensation, as of tightne . eon strict or (kon-strik’tor) [L.]. Any muscle which draws together or contracts 3 any part. See muscles, table of. 2. An instrument used in compre ion. constructive (kon-struk’ tiv). Pertaining to any proce of construction; anabolic. consult (kon-sult’) [L. consul’tus). viser or practitioner. consultant (kon-sul’tant) (L. consulta’re to counsel]. A consulting physician or surgeon. consultation (kon-sul-ta’shun) [1,. consulta’tio}. A deliberation of two or more physicians with respect to the diagnosis or treatment of any particular case. tion (kon-sump’shun) [L. consump’lio a. A wasting away of the body, espe- Affected with con- A skilled ad- 243