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- CNL
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"CNL" is more commonly referred to as "Neutrophilic Leukemia" in the medical community.
Neutrophilic Leukemia
Also Known As: "Acute Neutrophilic Leukemia, Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia"
A type of myeloproliferative disorder in which too neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) are found in the blood, leading to spleen enlargement and anemia. It is usually chronic, but can become acute.
More Information on Neutrophilic Leukemia: Leukemia & Bone Cancer
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- CNS
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"CNS" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System
The body system that includes the brain and spinal cord. Nerves branch off from the central nervous system and extend to the rest of the body (e.g., fingertips and toes) through the peripheral nervous system.
More Information on Central Nervous System: Brain & Nerve Basics
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- CNS Abscess
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"CNS Abscess" is more commonly referred to as "Brain Abscess" in the medical community.
Brain Abscess
Also Known As: "Central Nervous System Abscess, Cerebral Abscess"
A localized collection of pus in an area of the brain or central nervous system. The commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect the brain. To fight infection, the brain inflames and pressure increases. This can be life threatening if untreated.
More Information on Brain Abscess: Brain Related Infections
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- CNS Lymphoma
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"CNS Lymphoma" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Lymphoma" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Also Known As: "Secondary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Diffuse Histiocytic Lymphoma, CNSL, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Reticulum Cell Sarcoma"
Cancer of the lymph cells (types of white blood cells) of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). It can be primary (originating within CNS cells) or secondary (spreading to CNS cells from other body systems).
More Information on Central Nervous System Lymphoma: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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"CNS PNET" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
Also Known As: "CNS Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor"
A type of cancer that arises from a particular type of cell within the brain or spinal cord.
More Information on Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- CNS Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
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"CNS Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
Also Known As: "CNS PNET"
A type of cancer that arises from a particular type of cell within the brain or spinal cord.
More Information on Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- CNS Prophylaxis
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"CNS Prophylaxis" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Prophylaxis" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Prophylaxis
Also Known As: "CNS Sanctuary Therapy"
A preventative treatment involving chemotherapy or radiation therapy delivered to the central nervous system even though no cancer has yet been detected in the brain or spinal cord.
More Information on Central Nervous System Prophylaxis: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- CNS Sanctuary Therapy
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"CNS Sanctuary Therapy" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Prophylaxis" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Prophylaxis
Also Known As: "CNS Prophylaxis"
A preventative treatment involving chemotherapy or radiation therapy delivered to the central nervous system even though no cancer has yet been detected in the brain or spinal cord.
More Information on Central Nervous System Prophylaxis: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- CNS Tumors
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"CNS Tumors" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Tumors" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Tumors
Tumors of the central nervous system, the body system that includes the brain and spinal cord. These include medulloblastomas, brain stem gliomas, craniopharyngiomas, meningiomas and others.
More Information on Central Nervous System Tumors: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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"CNSL" is more commonly referred to as "Central Nervous System Lymphoma" in the medical community.
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Also Known As: "Secondary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Diffuse Histiocytic Lymphoma, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Reticulum Cell Sarcoma, CNS Lymphoma"
Cancer of the lymph cells (types of white blood cells) of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). It can be primary (originating within CNS cells) or secondary (spreading to CNS cells from other body systems).
More Information on Central Nervous System Lymphoma: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- CO2
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"CO2" is more commonly referred to as "Carbon Dioxide" in the medical community.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless and tasteless gas (CO2) present in small amounts in the air. It is a waste product of normal body metabolism. The body breaks down carbohydrates, fats and other substances and leaves CO2 behind.
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"CO2 Content" is more commonly referred to as "Carbon Dioxide Content" in the medical community.
Carbon Dioxide Content
Also Known As: "Total Carbon Dioxide Content, Total Carbon Dioxide, Total CO2 Content, Carbon Dioxide Test, Total CO2, Total Carbon Dioxide Test, CO2 Test"
A blood test that measures the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) found in the blood. CO2 is a byproduct of metabolism. Abnormal levels indicate problems with lung function, kidney function, metabolism or pH balance.
More Information on Carbon Dioxide Content: Blood Tests
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- CO2 Laser
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"CO2 Laser" is more commonly referred to as "Carbon Dioxide Laser" in the medical community.
Carbon Dioxide Laser
A laser that produces short bursts of high-energy, infrared light to remove the damaged surface of the skin.
More Information on Carbon Dioxide Laser: Skin & Aging
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- CO2 Test
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"CO2 Test" is more commonly referred to as "Carbon Dioxide Content" in the medical community.
Carbon Dioxide Content
Also Known As: "Total Carbon Dioxide Content, CO2 Content, Total Carbon Dioxide, Total CO2 Content, Carbon Dioxide Test, Total CO2, Total Carbon Dioxide Test"
A blood test that measures the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) found in the blood. CO2 is a byproduct of metabolism. Abnormal levels indicate problems with lung function, kidney function, metabolism or pH balance.
More Information on Carbon Dioxide Content: Blood Tests
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- CoA
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Also Known As: "HSCoA, CoASH"
An enzyme derived from pantothenic acid that is involved with metabolism, fatty acid oxidation and the citric acid cycle.
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- Coagulation Blood Tests
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Also Known As: "Activated Clotting Time, Blood Clotting Tests, One Stage Factor Assay, Clotting Tests, Plasma Thrombin Time"
One or more blood tests that measure the time it takes for an individual's blood to clot.
More Information on Coagulation Blood Tests: Blood Tests
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- Coagulation Tests
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Also Known As: "Coagulation Blood Tests, Activated Clotting Time, Blood Clotting Tests, One Stage Factor Assay, Clotting Tests, Plasma Thrombin Time"
One or more blood tests that measure the time it takes for an individual's blood to clot.
More Information on Coagulation Tests: Blood Tests
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- Coal Tar
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Also Known As: "Tar Emollient, Tar Bath, Tar Treatment, Emollient Tar"
Thick, black byproduct of the manufacture of gas and coke (a carbon substance produced by heating coal) that is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin disorders.
More Information on Coal Tar: Skin Drugs & Medications
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- Coarctation of the Aorta
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Also Known As: "Aortic Arch Defect, Arch Aorta, Aortic Coarctation"
A condition in which the aorta (the main artery carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body) is pinched, constricted or narrowed at some point along its length.
More Information on Coarctation of the Aorta: Pediatric Heart
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- CoASH
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Also Known As: "HSCoA, CoA"
An enzyme derived from pantothenic acid that is involved with metabolism, fatty acid oxidation and the citric acid cycle.
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- Cobalamin
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"Cobalamin" is more commonly referred to as "Vitamin B12" in the medical community.
Vitamin B12
A B-complex vitamin containing cobalt that is necessary for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism and is used to treat pernicious anemia and stress. It is found especially in liver.
More Information on Vitamin B12: Vitamins
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- Coblation
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An approach to removing tissue surgically using low-heat electrosurgical equipment.
More Information on Coblation: Skin & Aging
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- Cocaine
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A highly addictive stimulant drug from the leaves of the coca plant that elicits sensations of euphoria, restlessness, excitement and well-being.
More Information on Cocaine: Alcohol & Substance Abuse
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"Coccidioides Immitis Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Valley Fever" in the medical community.
Valley Fever
Also Known As: "San Joaquin Valley Fever, Coccidioidomycosis"
Illness caused by breathing in a fungus in soil that becomes airborne. It occurs in the Southwest and southern California and typically causes fever, chest pain and coughing. The illness typically disappears on its own.
More Information on Valley Fever: Infectious Disease Basics
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"Coccidioidomycosis" is more commonly referred to as "Valley Fever" in the medical community.
Valley Fever
Also Known As: "San Joaquin Valley Fever, Coccidioides Immitis Infection"
Illness caused by breathing in a fungus in soil that becomes airborne. It occurs in the Southwest and southern California and typically causes fever, chest pain and coughing. The illness typically disappears on its own.
More Information on Valley Fever: Infectious Disease Basics
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- Coccydynia
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A medical condition characterized by pain in the coccyx, or tailbone area.
More Information on Coccydynia: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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Also Known As: "Tailbone"
The final portion of the spinal column, composed of three to five (usually four) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine.
More Information on Coccyx: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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- Cochlear Implants
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Devices to assist or grant hearing in patients with some forms of severe hearing impairment or deafness.
More Information on Cochlear Implants: Pediatric Hearing & Vision
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- Cockayne Syndrome Type II
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"Cockayne Syndrome Type II" is more commonly referred to as "Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome" in the medical community.
Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome
Also Known As: "Pena Shokeir II Syndrome, COFS, COFS Syndrome"
A genetic disease that involves degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. It is present from birth and involves head, face and skeletal abnormalities, impaired reflexes and decreased muscle tone. It is usually fatal by age 5.
More Information on Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- Cockroach Debris
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Allergens similar to dust mites. They include outer coverings (cuticles), saliva, eggs and feces. Cockroach allergens can be found in house dust and bedding.
More Information on Cockroach Debris: Indoor Allergies
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- Cocoa Allergies
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"Cocoa Allergies" is more commonly referred to as "Chocolate Allergies" in the medical community.
Chocolate Allergies
Allergic reaction to chocolate due to sensitivity to cocoa (rare) or other ingredients (e.g., milk, gluten, corn syrup, nuts and trace amounts of nickel). Symptoms may include headache, heartburn, rectal itching or emotional problems.
More Information on Chocolate Allergies: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Codeine
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Also Known As: "Tramadol, Dezocine, Hydrocodone, Propoxyphene, Dalgan, Dihydrocodeine, Oxycodone"
A type of narcotic analgesic, medications that reduce pain and most also reduce inflammation. They do not eliminate pain, but mask it by increasing the body's pain threshold.
More Information on Codeine: Pain Medications
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- Codependency
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Also Known As: "Codependent Behavior"
A falsely adaptive, compulsive reliance on others to survive an emotionally painful or stressful environment that may pass from generation to generation.
More Information on Codependency: Emotional Health Basics
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- Codependent Behavior
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A falsely adaptive, compulsive reliance on others to survive an emotionally painful or stressful environment that may pass from generation to generation.
More Information on Codependent Behavior: Emotional Health Basics
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- Coenzyme A
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Also Known As: "CoA, HSCoA, CoASH"
An enzyme derived from pantothenic acid that is involved with metabolism, fatty acid oxidation and the citric acid cycle.
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- Coenzyme Q10
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A type of antioxidant produced naturally in the human body that plays a role in boosting the immune system. It is also a dietary supplement that may be marketed as having beneficial effects for cancer patients (although this has not been proven).
More Information on Coenzyme Q10: Herbs & Supplements
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- Coenzyme R
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"Coenzyme R" is more commonly referred to as "Biotin" in the medical community.
Biotin
Also Known As: "Vitamin H, Vitamin Bw, Vitamin B7"
A type of B vitamin that is essential for body growth. Deficiency of this vitamin is rare. Food sources include liver, egg yolks, milk and yeast.
More Information on Biotin: Vitamins
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Organic compounds that are required by certain enzymes to convert from inactive to active. Most are types of vitamins.
More Information on Coenzymes: Vitamins
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- Coffin Lowry Syndrome
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A rare genetic disorder involving head, face and skeletal abnormalities along with short stature, mental retardation, decreased muscle tone and other issues. Symptoms tend to be more severe in males. There is no cure.
More Information on Coffin Lowry Syndrome: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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"COFS" is more commonly referred to as "Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome" in the medical community.
Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome
Also Known As: "Pena Shokeir II Syndrome, COFS Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type II"
A genetic disease that involves degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. It is present from birth and involves head, face and skeletal abnormalities, impaired reflexes and decreased muscle tone. It is usually fatal by age 5.
More Information on Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- COFS Syndrome
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"COFS Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome" in the medical community.
Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome
Also Known As: "Pena Shokeir II Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type II, COFS"
A genetic disease that involves degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. It is present from birth and involves head, face and skeletal abnormalities, impaired reflexes and decreased muscle tone. It is usually fatal by age 5.
More Information on Cerebro Oculo Facio Skeletal Syndrome: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- Cognition
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Mental processes such as awareness, thought, memory, perception and reason.
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- Cognitive
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Relating to awareness and conscious intellectual activity, such as reason, perception, judgment and memory.
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- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Also Known As: "CBT, Cognitive Therapy"
Psychotherapy used to treat mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and phobias relying on the recognition of distorted thinking and replacement of such thinking with realistic ideas.
More Information on Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Therapy & Support
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Pain Management
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An approach to psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety disorders and other conditions. Involves patients recognizing certain ingrained thinking patterns and working with the therapist to replace them.
More Information on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Pain Management: Pain Management
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"Cognitive Disability" is more commonly referred to as "Mental Retardation" in the medical community.
Mental Retardation
Also Known As: "Intellectual Disability"
A reduced mental capacity generally defined as an intelligence quotient of 70 or below. It may influence many different levels of development, including communication, social skills and academic skills. Hundreds of causes have been identified.
More Information on Mental Retardation: Birth & Genetic Disorders
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Also Known As: "Social Cognitive Disorders"
Mental disorders characterized by impaired cognitive function, such as awareness, memory or reason that cause a deterioration in the patient's ability to function.
More Information on Cognitive Disorders: Cognitive & Related Disorders
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- Cognitive Dissonance
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Awareness of a discrepancy between what an individual believes and values and the experience, persuasive arguments or information presented to the individual. It often results in discomfort and a shift in personal values and beliefs.
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A schizophrenia-related symptom in which a person has difficulty retaining and interpreting information, as well as making decisions based on that information.
More Information on Cognitive Symptoms: Schizophrenia & Psychosis
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- Cognitive Therapy
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Also Known As: "CBT"
Psychotherapy used to treat mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and phobias relying on the recognition of distorted thinking and replacement of such thinking with realistic ideas.
More Information on Cognitive Therapy: Therapy & Support
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A relatively new technique for closing a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Placed inside the PDA via a catheter, the coil is held in place while the fibers encourage the a blood clot to seal the PDA. Over time, a scar forms that keeps the PDA closed.
More Information on Coil Embolization: Pediatric Heart
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Coughing, sneezing, and fatigue in children are often the result of a cold or flu. Flu vaccinations are available and there are many treatment options available for both of these conditions.
More Information on Cold & Flu in Children: Cold & Flu Basics
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Also Known As: "Cold-Induced Urticaria"
An adverse reaction to cold air or water temperatures. It may cause hives, wheezing or other breathing problems, swelling or other typical allergic symptoms. It may also cause fatigue or a decreased ability to learn in some people.
More Information on Cold Allergy: Outdoor Allergies
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An adverse reaction to medications used to treat common colds or cold-related symptoms.
More Information on Cold Medication Allergy: Drug Allergies
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Childhood colds are common. While non-drug treatments often help, there are a number of cold medications specifically designed for children. It is usually best to use the medications that only treat the child's specific symptoms.
More Information on Cold Medications & Children: Medication & Children
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Also Known As: "Cold Sore Virus, Herpes Labialis, HSV1"
Tiny blisters on the lip or inside the mouth on the gums and palate. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), which is transmitted through person-to-person contact. Patients may have flare-ups with colds and fever.
More Information on Cold Sore Herpes Virus: Oral Infections
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Also Known As: "Herpes Labialis, HSV1, Cold Sore Herpes Virus"
Tiny blisters on the lip or inside the mouth on the gums and palate. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), which is transmitted through person-to-person contact. Patients may have flare-ups with colds and fever.
More Information on Cold Sore Virus: Oral Infections
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Also Known As: "Cold Sore Herpes Virus, Cold Sore Virus, Herpes Labialis, HSV1"
Tiny blisters on the lip or inside the mouth on the gums and palate. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), which is transmitted through person-to-person contact. Patients may have flare-ups with colds and fever.
More Information on Cold Sores: Oral Infections
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There is no cure for the common cold. However, there are many options to help relieve its symptoms. These range from getting plenty of rest and fluids to various medications and home remedies.
More Information on Cold Symptom Relief: Cold & Flu Basics
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Also Known As: "Cold Allergy, Cold-Induced Urticaria"
An adverse reaction to cold air or water temperatures. It may cause hives, wheezing or other breathing problems, swelling or other typical allergic symptoms. It may also cause fatigue or a decreased ability to learn in some people.
More Information on Cold Temperature Allergy: Outdoor Allergies
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"Cold Therapy" is more commonly referred to as "Cryotherapy in Pain Management" in the medical community.
Cryotherapy in Pain Management
The use of cold as a therapeutic agent, to treat inflammation and swelling (e.g., placing an ice-pack on a strained muscle).
More Information on Cryotherapy in Pain Management: Pain Management
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Also Known As: "Cold Allergy"
An adverse reaction to cold air or water temperatures. It may cause hives, wheezing or other breathing problems, swelling or other typical allergic symptoms. It may also cause fatigue or a decreased ability to learn in some people.
More Information on Cold-Induced Urticaria: Outdoor Allergies
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Cold symptoms mimic those of an allergy, which can make it difficult to diagnose an allergy. An allergy can make a person more susceptible to a cold.
More Information on Colds vs. Allergies: Cold & Flu Basics
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Also Known As: "Left Hemicolectomy, Bowel Resection, Open Colectomy, Right Hemicolectomy, Partial Colectomy, Laparoscopic Colectomy, Sigmoid Colectomy, Hemicolectomy"
Surgical removal of all or part of the colon (large intestine). Partial colectomy may also be called hemicolectomy. It may be performed in a open procedure (one large incision) or through laparoscopy (uses a camera and several smaller incisions).
More Information on Colectomy: Digestive Treatments
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Prolonged episodes of crying in infants that occur for no apparent reason, usually between the ages of 3 weeks and 3 months of age. Infants are often inconsolable. Crying after feedings may be related to other causes (e.g., allergies, reflux).
More Information on Colic: Newborn Care
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- Colitis
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Inflammation or irritation of the colon.
More Information on Colitis: Inflammatory Bowel (Colitis)
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- Collagen
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Group of proteins found in skin, ligaments, tendons, bone, cartilage and other connective tissue. Responsible for skin elasticity, its degradation can lead to wrinkles.
More Information on Collagen: Skin & Aging
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"Collagen Activator" is more commonly referred to as "Gelatin Matrix Implant" in the medical community.
Gelatin Matrix Implant
An implant made with the patient's serum and normal saline solution to stimulate growth of the patient¿s own collagen. It is used to treat soft-tissue defects due to trauma, disease or aging.
More Information on Gelatin Matrix Implant: Skin & Aging
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- Collagen Hydrolysate
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Also Known As: "Gelatin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gelatin"
One of the most important proteins in the body which forms human and animal cartilage. Study is needed to confirm its role as a supplement for pain relief from arthritis conditions.
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- Collagen Implants
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A technique involving the injection of collagen to replace the skin's natural collagen. It is used to smooth facial lines, wrinkles and scars or provide lip border definition.
More Information on Collagen Implants: Skin & Aging
- + Collagen Plug
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- Collagen Plug
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"Collagen Plug" is more commonly referred to as "Hemostatic Device" in the medical community.
Hemostatic Device
Also Known As: "Vascular Sealing Device, Femoral Access Closure Device, Puncture Closure Device, Vascular Hemostasis Device"
A device that may be used to more quickly stop the femoral artery from bleeding after a catheter-based test or procedure.
More Information on Hemostatic Device: Catheter Tests & Procedures
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- Collagenous Colitis
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Colitis caused by an abnormal band of the thread-like protein collagen.
More Information on Collagenous Colitis: Inflammatory Bowel (Colitis)
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- Collapsed Lung
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"Collapsed Lung" is more commonly referred to as "Pneumothorax" in the medical community.
Pneumothorax
Also Known As: "Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Tension Pneumothorax"
Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity (between the lungs and the chest cavity). Disease or injury can both cause this condition. In some cases, it may be induced to treat tuberculosis and other lung diseases.
More Information on Pneumothorax: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
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- Collapsing Pulse
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"Collapsing Pulse" is more commonly referred to as "Bounding Pulse" in the medical community.
Bounding Pulse
Also Known As: "Pulse Bounding"
A pulse that becomes more intense, then suddenly returns to normal.
More Information on Bounding Pulse: Heart Basics
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- Collateral Circulation
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Circulation through tiny blood vessels called "collaterals" which the body creates (in a process called angiogenesis) to channel blood around narrowed or blocked blood vessels.
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- Collecting Duct Carcinoma
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"Collecting Duct Carcinoma" is more commonly referred to as "Bellini Duct Carcinoma" in the medical community.
Bellini Duct Carcinoma
Also Known As: "Bellini Carcinoma"
A rare form of kidney cancer in which abnormal cells develop in the duct of Bellini, part of the collecting tubes in the kidneys.
More Information on Bellini Duct Carcinoma: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
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- Coloanal Anastomosis
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Also Known As: "Coloanal Pull Through"
A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached directly to the anus after the rectum is surgically removed.
More Information on Coloanal Anastomosis: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
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- Coloanal Pull Through
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A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached directly to the anus after the rectum is surgically removed.
More Information on Coloanal Pull Through: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
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- Colon
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A muscular tube several feet long that comprises most of the large intestine. It absorbs fluid and salt from food and stores waste until it can be removed from the body. It is divided into four segments: ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid.
More Information on Colon: Digestive Health Basics
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- Colon Cancer
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Cancer of the last 7 feet of the large intestine. It often occurs along with rectal cancer (colorectal cancer). A variety of tumors are possible, but the most common are adenocarcinomas. It is highly treatable and often curable when diagnosed early.
More Information on Colon Cancer: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
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- Colon CAT Scan
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Also Known As: "CTC, CTC Scan"
A CAT scan of the colon, a test that allows for multiple x-rays to be taken from different angles around the patient to create images of the colon. It may be performed alone or with the use of a special dye (contrast medium).
More Information on Colon CAT Scan: Cancer Imaging Tests
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- Colon Polyps
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Small, fleshy growths in the colon. May or may not be cancerous or leading to cancer.
More Information on Colon Polyps: Digestive Health Basics
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- Colon Stasis
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Also Known As: "Inactive Colon"
A condition in which the colon stops responding to stimuli (e.g., full stomach, stool in the rectum) that usually cause bowel movements. Constipation results from fewer muscle contractions and rectal insensitivity.
More Information on Colon Stasis: IBS & Bowel Function
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