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Caffeine
A widely used drug that acts as a mild central nervous, circulation and respiratory stimulant. There are some conflicting reports on whether ... Read More
Candida
Parasitic fungi resembling yeast that occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract where they are usually benign but can ... Read More
Cannula
A hollow tube used to infuse liquid into a body space or vein. Examples are the cannulas are used to infuse intravenous fluids and to perform ... Read More
Capacitation
Capacitation involves changes in the membrane of the head of the sperm that are necessary to allow attachment to, and penetration of, the egg. ... Read More
Caput succedaneum (caput)
A spongy accumulation of fluid below the scalp of infants born vaginally. This occurs because the baby's head, in normal presentation, is ... Read More
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Symptoms of numbness, tingling and pain in the palm, thumb and the first three fingers, resulting from the constriction of the median nerve as ... Read More
Cauterize
Destruction of tissue with heat or caustic chemicals to seal off blood vessels and or stop bleeding. Cauterization is often used in surgical ... Read More
Central Venous Line
CVL, or central venous catheter, CVC—Type of intravenous tube that is used to give fluids, nutrition and/or medications to a patient The ... Read More
Cephalopelvic disproportion
The most common reason for doing a cesarean section. Sometimes the infant's head is larger than the mother's pelvis, through which the head ... Read More
Cerebellum
A large dorsally projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of muscles and the maintenance of bodily ... Read More
Cerebral palsy
A group of physical symptoms resulting from an injury to the young brain, characterized by uncontrolled movements and spasticity of the ... Read More
Cerebrospinal fluid
A liquid that is comparable to serum but contains less dissolved material, that is secreted from the blood into the lateral ventricles of the ... Read More
Cerebrum
An enlarged anterior or upper part of the brain; especially : the expanded anterior portion of the brain that in higher mammals overlies the ... Read More
Certified nurse-midwife
Midwives help women with all stages of pregnancy and delivery. They provide prenatal care, attend and help with the birth process, provide ... Read More
Cervical gel
This usually refers to a medication called prostaglandin that is prepared in a gel-like material. It is placed on the cervix to hasten ... Read More
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