Category: C
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Cervicocolpitis
Inflammation of the cervix uteri and vagina.
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Cervical rib syndrome
Pain and pares thesias in the the hand, neck, shoulder, or arms, usually due to compression of the brachial plexus of nerves by an accessory cervical rib.
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Cervical motion tenderness
Pain elicited when the uterine cervix is manipulated during pelvic examination. CMT is often found in patients with pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Cervical length
The measured distance between the external os and the functional internal os of the uterine cervix. At term, the average cervical length is 3.5 to 4.0 cm. A length of 2.0 cm or less is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor.
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Cervarix
A human papillomavirus vaccine.
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Ceruminolysis
The dissolution or disintegration of cerumen in the external ear canal.
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Certified respiratory therapist
An entry-level respiratory care practitioner who has passed the examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
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Certified pulmonary function technician
An individual trained to evaluate respiratory function who has passed the examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
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Certified organic
Accredited as meeting specified legal standards for food production and record keeping, i.e., grown, processed, accounted for, and transported to guarantee organic purity.
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Certifiable
To infectious diseases that must be reported or registered with the health authorities.