CARDINAL VIRTUES
n. in medieval philosophy, refers to the four main virtues above all other virtues. These are prudence, fortitude (or courage),…
CARDIOGRAM
n. a record which shows cardiovascular muscle activity - that is, the heartbeat pattern and pumping action of heart muscle.…
CARDIOMYOPATHY
n. any severe disease affecting the heart muscle. Usually, heart muscle disease is followed by a deterioration in function and,…
CARDIOPHOBIA
n. an excessive and irrational fear of matters concerning the health of the heart. Specifically, it is an extreme fear…
CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS MACHINE
n. a machine which efficiently takes over the pumping and respiratory functions of the heart and lung combined. This mechanical…
CARDIOVASCULAR (CV)
adj. anything related to or involving the heart and its blood vessels. These conditions affect blood circulation as a whole.…
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
n. a class of diseases which cause an abnormal function in the heart and blood vessels. The most common examples…
CARDIOVASCULAR REACTIVITY
n. the responsiveness of an individual's cardiovascular system to triggers such as stress. This is measured through the degree of…
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
n. a major organ-system which includes the heart, the blood vessels, and the entire circulatory system of the body. It…
CARD-STACKING
n. in marketing and advertising, refers to the deliberate technique of overemphasizing a product's best features and suppressing other information…
CARE OF YOUNG
n. a parental behavior which manifests as the care and rearing of one's offspring. An instinctive reaction among animals, parents…
CAREER ANCHOR
n. a pattern of motivation which develops early on in a person's career. This consists of self-perceived abilities, interests, skills,…
CAREER CHOICE
n. the selection of a particular path or vocation in terms of career. This is usually influenced by parental guidance,…
CAREER CONFERENCE
n. a vocational meeting sponsored by schools, colleges, and universities. It is an opportunity for students to meet representatives of…
CAREER COUNSELING
n. consultation with a trained professional on specific goal-setting in order to change or improve the direction of one's career.…
CAREER EDUCATION
n. a planned program of instruction which is designed to prepare new graduates for the experiences and possibilities of employment.…
CAREER PATTERN THEORY
n. any of the many theories which attempt to enumerate and describe the stages people go through in developing their…
CAREER PLANNING
n. a career guidance program which provides all possible resources needed in order for a person to make a career…
CAREER WORKSHOP
n. a form of career intervention which is part of the bigger program of career planning. By means of role…