Also known as: CA++, CA.
CA has various meanings in the Common Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of CA in Common Medical.
In the form of calcium silicide acts as a deoxidizer and degasifier when added to steel. Recent developments have found that carbon and alloy steels modified with small amounts of calcium show improved machinability and longer tool life. Transverse ductility and toughness are also enhanced. or A scale forming element found in boiler feed water.or Bauxite fired to high temperatures. or Symbol:"Ca" Atomic Number:"20" Atomic Mass: 40.06amu. Member of the alkaline earth metals group.
Common MedicalLatin for 'crab" Constellation situated about RA 9h and Dec 10deg 13'N Has no star brighter than Mag 42 Fourth sign of Zodiac, extending from 90 to 120deg celestial longitude Sun is in this sign from June 21 to July 22 (abt)
Common MedicalCarcinoma is a type of cancer that develops from epithelial cells. Specifically, a carcinoma is a cancer that begins in a tissue that lines the inner or outer surfaces of the body, and that generally arises from cells originating in the endodermal or ectodermal germ layer during embryogenesis.
Common MedicalThe most accurate method for evaluating and defining coronary artery disease (CAD). Coronary angiography is used to identify the exact location and severity of CAD. During coronary angiography, a small catheter is inserted through the skin into an artery in the groin or the arm. Guided with the assistance of a fluoroscope, the catheter is then advanced to the opening of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels supplying blood to the heart. Next, a small amount of radiographic contrast is injected into each coronary artery.
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