Cytokine

Signaling molecule in immune system

Biology / Pathophysiology

Cardiac cycle

Sequence of heart contraction and relaxation

Physiology / Exercise Physiology

Cognitive function

Mental processes like memory and attention

Psychology / Sport Psychology

Contrast agent

Substance improving imaging visibility

Medicine / Pathophysiology

Cardiac stress test

Assessment of heart under stress

Exercise Testing / Physiology

Coagulation

Process of blood clotting

Physiology / Pathophysiology

Cori cycle

Metabolic pathway converting lactate to glucose

Biochemistry / Exercise Physiology

Cardiovascular disease

Diseases affecting heart and blood vessels

Pathophysiology / Medicine

Cortical bone

Dense outer layer of bone

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Control group

Group not receiving intervention in study

Sociology / Exercise Testing

Cortisol

Stress hormone released by adrenal gland

Physiology / Psychology

Cerebrospinal fluid

Fluid cushioning brain and spinal cord

Anatomy / Physiology

Cortex

Outer layer of organ (e.g., brain)

Anatomy / Neuroscience

Cell membrane

Semi-permeable outer layer of cell

Biology / Physiology

Cardiac rhythm

Pattern of heartbeats

ECG / Physiology

Cone cells

Retinal photoreceptors for color vision

Anatomy / Physiology

Capsule (joint)

Fibrous structure surrounding joint

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Chi-square test

Statistical test for categorical data

Sociology / Biostatistics

Cardiomyocyte

Heart muscle cell

Anatomy / Physiology

Cervical spine

Neck portion of the vertebral column

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Catabolism

Breakdown of complex molecules

Biochemistry / Physiology

Cervical vertebrae

Vertebrae of the neck

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Cerebral hemisphere

One half of the cerebrum

Anatomy / Neuroscience

Chest wall

Muscles and bones surrounding thorax

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Calf muscle

Muscle group at back of lower leg

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Compartment syndrome

Increased pressure within muscle compartment

Sport Injury / First Aid

Chronic disease

Long-lasting health condition

Pathophysiology / Medicine

Caloric expenditure

Energy used by body for activity

Exercise Physiology / Nutrition

Cardiorespiratory system

Heart and lungs functioning together

Anatomy / Physiology

Capillary

Smallest blood vessel

Anatomy / Physiology

Curare

Muscle relaxant toxin

Pharmacology / Physiology

Circulatory system

Heart and vessels transporting blood

Anatomy / Physiology

Cognitive load

Mental effort required for a task

Psychology / Motor Behavior

Creatine phosphate

Energy storage molecule in muscles

Exercise Physiology / Biochemistry

Creatinine

Waste product of muscle metabolism

Physiology / Pathophysiology

Chest compression

Component of CPR

ACLS / First Aid

Cytoplasm

Material inside cell excluding nucleus

Biology / Physiology

Calcaneus

Heel bone of the foot

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Constipation

Difficulty in bowel movements

Pathophysiology / Nutrition

Connective tissue

Tissue supporting and connecting body parts

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Crepitus

Crackling sound in joints or lungs

Pathophysiology / Sport Injury

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest

ACLS / First Aid

Cubital tunnel syndrome

Compression of ulnar nerve at elbow

Pathophysiology / Sport Injury

Coordination

Ability to execute smooth, controlled movements

Motor Behavior / Exercise Physiology

Convection

Heat transfer via fluid motion

Physics / Exercise Physiology

Colostomy

Surgical opening of colon

Medicine / Pathophysiology

Concentric contraction

Muscle shortening during contraction

Exercise Physiology / Strength and Conditioning

Cardiac rehabilitation

Program to restore heart health

Exercise Physiology / Medicine

Circumduction

Circular movement of a limb

Biomechanics / Exercise Physiology

Compensation (exercise)

Adjustments in movement to maintain performance

Biomechanics / Exercise Physiology

Cardiovascular response

Heart and vessel adaptation to stress

Exercise Physiology / Physiology

Cellular respiration

Process of converting glucose to energy

Biochemistry / Physiology

Calcification

Deposition of calcium in tissue

Pathophysiology / Physiology

Cardiorespiratory fitness

Ability of heart and lungs to supply oxygen

Exercise Physiology / Strength and Conditioning

Confounding variable

Factor affecting study results

Sociology / Psychology

Carbohydrate

Macronutrient providing energy

Nutrition / Biochemistry

Chondrocyte

Cell forming cartilage

Anatomy / Physiology

Circadian rhythm

Biological cycle of ~24 hours

Physiology / Psychology

Cartilage

Flexible connective tissue at joints

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Compliance (respiratory)

Lung expandability

Physiology / Exercise Physiology

Child development

Physical and cognitive growth in children

Motor Behavior / Psychology

Coenzyme

Molecule assisting enzyme activity

Biochemistry / Physiology

Cardiovascular system

Heart and blood vessels

Anatomy / Physiology

Cytotoxic

Cell-damaging or killing

Pathophysiology / Biology

Colon

Part of large intestine

Anatomy / Physiology

Cerebellum

Brain region coordinating movement

Anatomy / Neuroscience

Central nervous system (CNS)

Brain and spinal cord

Anatomy / Neuroscience

Consciousness

Awareness of self and environment

Neuroscience / Psychology

Capillary refill

Time for color to return to nail bed

First Aid / Physiology

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Compression of median nerve at wrist

Pathophysiology / Sport Injury

Chemotaxis

Movement of cells toward chemical stimulus

Biology / Physiology

Caloric intake

Total energy consumed from food

Nutrition / Exercise Physiology

Cardiac output

Volume of blood pumped per minute

Physiology / Exercise Physiology

Cross-bridge

Interaction between actin and myosin in muscle contraction

Exercise Physiology / Biochemistry

Colles fracture

Fracture of distal radius

Sport Injury / Pathophysiology

Cutaneous sensation

Skin-based sensory perception

Physiology / Motor Behavior

Coma

State of prolonged unconsciousness

Pathophysiology / Neuroscience

Cross-sectional study

Observational study at a single time point

Sociology / Exercise Testing

Collagen

Protein forming connective tissue

Anatomy / Biochemistry

Carbohydrate metabolism

Conversion of carbs to energy

Physiology / Biochemistry

Cognitive therapy

Psychological treatment targeting thoughts

Psychology / Sport Psychology

Cardiomegaly

Enlargement of the heart

Pathophysiology / Medicine

Cytoskeleton

Network of fibers supporting cell structure

Biology / Biomechanics

Cryotherapy

Cold therapy for injury treatment

Sport Injury / Exercise Physiology

Cell cycle

Series of phases a cell goes through

Biology / Genetics

Clinical nutrition

Use of nutrition in treatment

Nutrition / Medicine

Cardiac arrest

Sudden cessation of heart function

ACLS / First Aid

Clinical assessment

Evaluation of patient condition

Medicine / Exercise Testing

Cell

Basic unit of life

Biology / Anatomy

Chemoreceptor

Sensor detecting chemical changes

Physiology / Biology

Cardiomyopathy

Disease of heart muscle

Pathophysiology / Medicine

Clavicle

Collarbone connecting arm to trunk

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Carpal bones

Bones of the wrist

Anatomy / Biomechanics

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Progressive lung disease

Pathophysiology / Medicine

Continuous passive motion (CPM)

Device moving joint after surgery

Exercise Physiology / Biomechanics

Cell differentiation

Process by which cells become specialized

Biology / Genetics

Cardiovascular endurance

Ability to sustain aerobic activity

Exercise Physiology / Strength and Conditioning

Catecholamine

Hormones like adrenaline

Physiology / Biochemistry

Cerebral cortex

Outer layer of brain involved in cognition

Neuroscience / Psychology

Cataract

Clouding of the eye lens

Pathophysiology / Medicine