Glossary C

Condyle refers to large, rounded projection that usually articulates with another bone, such as the medial or lateral condyle of the femur.

Condyloid joint is a type of joint in which the bones permit movement in two (2) planes without rotation, as in the wrist between the radius and the proximal row of the carpal bones or the second, third, fourth, and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints.

Condylomata refers to wart-like growth on the genitals. condylomata is also called Venereal wart, Genital wart, or Papilloma. Moreover, Condyloma refers to a wartlike growth around the anus, vulva, or glans penis. There are three (3) major types of condylomas, each of which is sexually transmitted. These include: 1. condyloma acuminatum or genital warts, 2. condyloma latum (a form of secondary syphilis), and 3. condyloma subcutaneum or molluscum contagiosum. The word "condyloma" comes from the Greek "kondylos" meaning a knuckle or knob.

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Cone is a type of retinal receptor that contributes to color perception; cone-shaped receptors in the retina that are primarily responsible for vision in high levels of illumination and for color vision and detail vision.

Cone of confusion refers to a surface in the shape of a cone that extends out from the ear. Sounds originating from different locations on this surface all have the same interaural level difference and interaural time difference, so information provided by these cues is ambiguous.

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Confabulation refers to a a tactic used by individuals who are memory impaired in which they unconsciously make up false answers or stories in an attempt to hide their memory loss or inability to recall; also usually seen in Cognitive disorders. Confabulation is making up an answer to a question and then accepting the invented information as if it were a memory.

Confederate refers to an accomplice of the experimenter who pretends to be a regular participant in an experiment.

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Deutsch: Konferenz / Español: Conferencia / Português: Conferência / Français: Conférence / Italiano: Conferenza

Conference in the psychology context is a professional gathering where psychologists, researchers, and practitioners come together to present and discuss their latest research findings, theories, and practices. These events facilitate the exchange of knowledge, networking, and collaboration within the field.

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