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Cautery Actual.—A metal instrument heated by an electric current or by flame, used to destroy bone or muscular tissue or for producing counter-irritation, much preferred to setons in diseases of the bones especially of their joints, as in Bone Spavin, Ringbone, etc., also valuable in the treatment of sprained tendons. The methods used are either puncture or line firing.

Cautery Potential.—A chemical used for destroying or cauterizing flesh, as Nitric Acid, etc.

Chalybeate.—A medicine containing iron, as Tincture Chlorid of Iron.

Condiment.—A medicine used to improve palatability of food, as Fenugreek, Aniseed, Salt, Pepper, etc.

Conservative.—A medicine or substance used for the preservation of other medicines without loss, as Alcohol, Honey, etc.

Constringent.—A medicine which causes contraction of organic tissues, as Tannin, etc.

Convulsant.—A medicine which causes violent and unnatural contractions of muscles (convulsions) as Nux Vomica or its derivative, etc.

Cordial.—A medicine which increases the strength and raises the vitality when depressed, as Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia, Alcohol, etc.