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Corticospinal Tracts refer to axon paths from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord

Cortisol refer to a Stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands.

Cosa Nostra refers to a term signifying organized crime, and one of a variety of names for the mafia, the mob, etc. Literally, it means 'our thing'
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Cosa Nostra is a term which literally means "our thing" and refers to or signifies organized crime, and one of a variety of names for the "Mafia," the "Outfit," the "Mob," the "syndicate," or "the organization."

Cosmic transcendence refer to feelings of cosmic communion with the spirit of the universe, and a redefinition of time, space, life and death.

Cosmology refers to the study of the origin, structure, and processes governing the universe.

Cost containment refers to the effort to reduce or hold down health care costs.

Cost effectiveness refers to the formal evaluation of the effectiveness of an intervention relative to its cost and the cost of alternative interventions.

Cost per applicant refers to the amount of money spent on a recruitment campaign divided by the number of people that subsequently apply for jobs as a result of the recruitment campaign.