Category: C
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Cognitive refocusing
Psychological technique used to refocus the mind onto other thoughts.
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Cervical enlargement
Region of the spinal cord that innervates the arms.
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Central sensitization
Process in which sensory neurons of the spinal cord are hypersensitized.
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Conjuctiva
The mucous membrane that lines eyeballs and inner eyelids.
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Cesarean section
Incision through the abdominal and uterine walls for the delivery of a baby. The surgical procedure where a baby is delivered through the mother’s abdomen rather than via natural childbirth.
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Cynicism
One of Maslach’s three dimensions of burnout characterized by experiences of disillusionment, loss of idealism, negativity, detachment, hostility, and lack of concern.
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Cross-sectional design
A study that observes cohorts at only one point in time.
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Coronary vascular disease
Also known as coronary heart disease; a progressive degenerative inflammatory disease involving atherosclerosis of the heart’s arteries.
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Core relational meaning
The meaning attached to an appraisal that is linked to a specific emotional response.
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Constructive anger expression
Assertively discussing one’s upset in an attempt to resolve the situation while considering the target of the anger’s point of view.