Glossary C
Glossary C
CAH is the abbreviations of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, a genetic anomaly that causes one’s adrenal glands to produce unusually high levels of androgen from the prenatal period onward; often has masculinizing effects on female fetuses.
- CAI (Computer-Assisted Instruction) : CAI the acronym for Computer-Assisted Instruction refers to the use of computers to teach new concepts and practice academic skills
Calcitonin refers to hormone that is released from the thyroid gland and that plays a minor role in calcium metabolism.
Caldecott Medal refers to award given yearly for the most distinguished picture book for children.
Calefacient refers to a substance , such as mustard that produces a sensation of warmth when applied to a part of the body.
Calibration curve refers to a plot of accuracy against confidence judgments. The more the curve approaches a 45-degree line, the better the “calibration” or "fit" between the two (2).