Cotyledonary type of placenta

A type of placenta where the connection between the placenta and the fetus is based on buttons of tissue. Cattle and sheep have this type of placentation.... ↪ Read more

 

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal gland that affects the function of most organs in the body. Some primary functions are to increase blood sugar and to reduce inflammation.... ↪ Read more

 

Corpus luteum

A structure on the ovary that produces progesterone.... ↪ Read more

 

Corpus hemorrhagicum

Also called a hemorrhagic follicle. A follicle that has been present on the ovary and has not been given the chance to ovulate so it will continue growing and becomes large and cyst-like and bleeds inside.... ↪ Read more

 

Corpora nigra

Structures present mainly on the upper pupil margin in horses, upper and lower margins in the lamb. Quite obvious and elaborate on llamas and alpacas. Their function is not really known.... ↪ Read more

 

Coronavirus

A single stranded RNA virus... ↪ Read more

 

Coronary band

The tissue right around the top of the hoof, similar to a fingernail cuticle.... ↪ Read more

 

Cornification

The angular appearance of epithelial cells during estrus under the influence of estrogen. The process of changes in vaginal epithelial cells under the influence of estrogen.... ↪ Read more

 

Corneoscleral transposition

A surgical technique used to patch conjunctiva over a corneal ulcer.... ↪ Read more

 

Corneal sequestrum

A focal area of collagen degeneration in the cornea with brown to black discoloration.... ↪ Read more

 

Corneal reflex

Used to assess corneal sensation.... ↪ Read more

 

Corneal degeneration

After certain corneal or scleral injuries, lipid or cholesterol can be deposited in the cornea.... ↪ Read more

 

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