Category: C
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Complicated abortion
Any spontaneous or induced abortion that results in complications, such as bleeding or infection.
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Clue cells
Cells in the vagina that are covered with bacteria, uniquely found in women who have a vaginal infection.
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Contemplators
People who are considering change. They are not only thinking about their current behavior but are also seriously considering making a change.
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Coronary bypass surgery
A surgical procedure in which a vein or artificial blood vessel is used to construct a detour around a blocked coronary artery. A surgical procedure known as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) involves the placement of a shunt or graft that enables blood to bypass an obstruction within the coronary artery. This shunt is positioned…
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Coping strategy
A way of dealing with an uncomfortable or unbearable feeling or situation.
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Conscious thoughts
Those thoughts of which a person is aware.
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Congenital heart disorder
A structural problem of the heart that is present at birth.
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Compromise
An agreement in which each party gives up something.
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Codependent
A person who assumes responsibility for an addict’s needs, feelings, and happiness.
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Clique
A narrow, exclusive group of people with similar backgrounds or interests.