Also known as: CL., CL-
CL has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of CL in Medical.
Crithidia luciliae is a flagellate parasitic excavates known to use the housefly Musca domestica as a host. As part of the family of Trypanosomatidae, they are characterised by the presence of a kinetoplast; a complex network of interlocking circular dsDNA molecules. The presence of this kinetoplast means they are important in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythamatosus (SLE).
MedicalSymbol:"Cl" Atomic Number:"17" Atomic Mass: 35.45amu. Chlorine is a green/yellow gas with a very bad smell. It is very reactive and combines with many elements. It is a member of the halogen group. You can find chlorine in bleaches, papermaking, swimming pools, tap water, and table salt. OR Chlorine is a member of the halogen grouping of elements, noted for their high reactivity.
MedicalLast updated: