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CAP College of American Pathologists.

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cap (kap) a protective covering for the head or for a similar structure; a structure resembling such a covering.

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acrosomal cap  acrosome.

cradle cap  crusta lactea.

duodenal cap  the part of the duodenum adjacent to the pylorus, forming the superior flexure.

enamel cap  the enamel organ after it covers the top of the growing tooth papilla.

head cap  the doubled-layered caplike structure over the upper two-thirds of the acrosome of a spermatozoon, consisting of the collapsed acrosomal vesicle.

knee cap  patella.

skull cap  calvaria.

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CAP

abbr.

catabolite gene activator protein

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cap (kp)

n.

A protective cover or seal, especially one that closes off an end or a tip and that resembles a close-fitting head covering.

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cap,

abbreviation for Latin capiat, "let him or her take," used in prescriptions.

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CAP,

1 abbreviation for College of American Pathologists.

2 (in molecular genetics) abbreviation for catabolic activator protein. CAP participates in initiating the transcription of ribonucleic acid in organisms without a true nucleus, such as bacteria.

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Cap

Dentistry A popular term for a crown
Drug slang Regional street slang for crack or LSD
Gynecology See Cervical cap
Managed care A limit on reimbursement for a health care service imposed by an insurance company or governmental agency
Molecular biology A complex methylated structure at the 5’ end of mRNA and hnRNA, consisting of a terminal 7-methylguanylate nucleotide in a 5’-5’ linkage to the initial mRNA molecule, possibly having a role in mRNA synthesis after translation
Obstetrics See Cradle cap
Pathology A structure that simulates a head covering

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cap [kap]

1. a covering.

2. a maximum budgetary limit.

cervical cap a contraceptive device similar to the diaphragm but much smaller, consisting of a cup that fits directly over the cervix. It is only 60 per cent effective for women who have already given birth.

 The cervical cap is inserted much like the diaphragm. The woman should check to be certain that it is placed over the cervix. From McKinney et al., 2000.

cradle cap an oily yellowish crust that sometimes appears on the scalp of an infant, caused by excessive secretion by the sebaceous glands in the scalp. Treatment of mild cases consists of daily shampoo with mild soap. It can be loosened with an application of mineral oil or baby oil prior to shampooing. Called also milk crust and crusta lactea.

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cap,

n See crown.

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CAP

1. chloroacetophenone; a gas used for riot control in humans. Causes weeping, the so-called tear-gas. Animals exposed to this lacrimator will also be affected.

2. catabolite gene activator protein.

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cap

1. the top, to top.

2. an oval or thumb-nail shaped area of light-colored feathers covering the crown of lizard canaries.

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dental cap

1. residual deciduous teeth sitting on top of erupting permanent teeth.

2. a crown prosthesis.

dental cap stage

the earliest stage in the development of the tooth, in the form of a tooth bud growing out of the primitive dental lamina.

spermatozoal cap

invests the head of the spermatozoa. Called also acrosomal cap, head cap.

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CAP

1 College of American Pathologists See CAP inspection, CAP survey 2 Community-acquired pneumonia, see there 3. Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin, prednisone–an oncology regimen

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cap

Dentistry A popular term for a crown, see there Gynecology See Cervical cap Managed care A limit on reimbursement for a health care service imposed by an insurance company or governmental agency. See Capitation Obstetrics See Cradle cap.