Category: C

A carcinoma which has spread to many sites in the body. A condition in which carcinoma spreads to multiple sites in the body. Carcinoma may grow extensively in the organ where it originates, damaging both the organ and surrounding tissue. In carcinomatosis, it spreads to numerous other organs. Carcinoma that has spread widely throughout the…

A group of symptoms which are associated with a carcinoid tumour. Carcinoid tumors were first discovered in the 1800s, and the term carcinoid began being used by the medical profession in 1907. Tumors were found to arise from glandular endocrine-hormone producing cells found commonly in the small intestine. To a lesser extent, these tumors may…

An intestinal tumour, especially in the appendix, which causes diarrhoea. A tumor derived from the neuroendocrine cells in the intestinal tract, bile ducts, pancreas, bronchus, or ovary. It secretes serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and other vasoactive substances. A non-cancerous growth that originates from cells found in the appendix or other intestinal tissues. Under a microscope, it may…

The presence of carboxyhaemoglobin in the blood. The term applied to the state of the blood in carbon monoxide poisoning, in which this gas combines with the haemoglobin, displacing oxygen from it.  

A compound of carbon monoxide and haemoglobin formed when a person breathes in carbon monoxide from tobacco smoke or car exhaust fumes.  

Poisoning caused by breathing carbon monoxide. Toxic condition caused by the inhalation and absorption of carbon monoxide gas, which is often generated during a fire or in the presence of a poorly functioning gas heating device. The carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin in the blood, displacing oxygen, and causes loss of oxygen to body tissues.…

An enzyme which acts as a buffer and regulates the body’s water balance, including gastric acid secretion and aqueous humour production. enzyme found in the stomach, pancreas, kidneys, and red blood cells that catalyzes the interconversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into carbonic acid (H2CO3), protons (H+), and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-): CO2 +…

Solid carbon dioxide, used in treating skin growths such as warts, or to preserve tissue samples. Solid carbon dioxide is created through the rapid expansion of liquid carbon dioxide. Due to its extremely low temperature, it finds application in medicine as both a cauterizing and freezing agent for the removal of minor skin imperfections or…

A drug which helps to prevent the formation of thyroid hormones, used in the management of hyperthyroidism. A drug used to reduce the production of thyroid hormone in cases of overactivity of the gland (thyrotoxicosis). It is administered by mouth; some allergic reactions may occur and high dosage may cause enlargement of the thyroid gland,…

A liquorice agent, used to treat stomach ulcers. A drug that reduces inflammation, used mainly to promote healing in the treatment of gastric ulcers or ulcers of the mouth. It is given by mouth; side effects include the retention of salt and water, weight gain, and raised blood pressure. Carbenoxolone is an ulcer-healing medication primarily…