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commence

To begin.

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conchae

Also called a nasal turbinate or turbinal, is a long, narrow, curled shelf of bone that protrudes into the breathing passage of the nose in humans and various animals.

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condemnations

Is the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

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condemned

Being officially declared unfit for use. Sentenced to death.

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conducive

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

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conical

Having the shape of a cone

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consignment

Is the act of consigning, the act of giving over to another person or agent's charge, custody or care any material or goods but retaining legal ownership until the material or goods are sold.

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consolidate

To make (something) physically stronger or more solid. To bring together

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constituents

A component part of something

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contingency

A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

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convulsion

A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.

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corneal reflex

Also known as the blink

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corpus luteum

A hormone-secreting structure that develops in an ovary after an ovum has been discharged but degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun.

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cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum (the

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craniodorsad

Is an anatomical description of a direction and means directed "upward" (cranial) and "rear" (dorsal).

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