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Calories
A calorie (cal) is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature…
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Caloric restriction
See intermittent fasting Confers protection from invasive breast cancer and particularly if it occurs…
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Calculus
Refers to mineralized bacterial plaque that forms deposits around teeth. In dentistry, calculus or…
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Calcium ions
Mediators of cell injury. Intracellular calcium ions are maintained at low levels <.01 µmol,…
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Calcium channel blockers
A calcium channel blocker (CCB) disrupts the movement of calcium (Ca2+) through calcium channels.…
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