CH Medical Abbreviation

Cyclohexane

Cyclohexane is a six-carbon saturated ring and is an intermediate in the production of nylon. In nylon production, it is used to produce KA oil, which is oxidized with nitric acid to produce adipic acid, which is then reacted with HMDA to produce nylon 6,6. It is also used as a solvent in many chemical processes.

Cycloheximide

 An antibiotic that inhibits the peptidyl transferase activity of the 60S ribosomal subunit in eukaryotes.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Central Hemodynamics

Centrol Hypothyroidism

Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. It may be used both to disinfect the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers. It is also used for cleaning wounds, preventing dental plaque, treating yeast infections of the mouth, and to keep urinary catheters from blocking. It is used as a liquid or powder.

Cholesterol

 A lipid unique to animal cells that is used in the construction of cell membranes and as a building block for some hormones. A sterol that is an important constituent of eukaryotic membranes as well as lipoproteins; also a precursor of steroid hormones.

Choline-Containing Compounds

Cholinergic

In general, the word choline refers to the various quaternary ammonium salts containing the N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium cation. Found in most animal tissues, choline is a primary component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and functions with inositol as a basic constituent of lecithin. It prevents fat deposits in the liver and facilitates the movement of fats into the cells.