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C2

C2

1 8.2
An international envelope size for sending A2 paper without folding
  • noun
  • Specialized
: C2
  • Axial CT scan shows rotary C1-C2 subluxation, type 2.

Examples

  • The XL release is an enhancement to our existing C2.

    Blog text (5)
  • Necropsy disclosed a fresh epidural and subdural hematoma of the spinal cord extending from C2 to C5.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The software and hardware are implemented by use of a surround-screen virtual environment called the C2.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The plastic-resin model reconstructed from CT scans of our patient shows rotary subluxation of C1 on C2.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Three-dimensional computer-generated reconstructions derived from the CT scans of this patient were obtained, which further illustrate the C1-C2 subluxation (Figure 2).

    Academic text (2004)
  • Grisel's syndrome is a rare but well-documented clinical entity. It is a nontraumatic, fixed rotary subluxation of C1 on C2 (atlantoaxial).

    Academic text (2004)
  • For types 3 and 4 subluxation, which are less stable, more invasive treatment is indicated (i.e., halo immobilization, C1-C2 fusion, arthrodesis, etc.).

    Academic text (2004)
  • Finally, children who are most frequently affected by Grisel's syndrome have a known preexisting laxity of the stabilizing ligaments of C1 and C2, specifically the transverse ligament.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Contrast computed tomography (CT) of the neck revealed a significant C1-C2 rotary subluxation (figure 1), consistent with a Fielding's type 2 rotary subluxation.

    Academic text (2004)
  • The architect designed the brochure to fit perfectly into a C2 envelope.

How Big

C0
  • Specialized
8.5
C1
  • Specialized
1 8.6
C2
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Surface Forms

C2 singular
C2s plural

Etymology

C2 comes from the international paper-size system where the letter C is the envelope series made to hold A-size sheets, and a C2 envelope fits an A2 sheet flat without folding. So, C2 is the envelope size used for large paper or posters you want to keep flat.