Category: C
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Contraceptive
An agent that reduces the likelihood of or prevents conception. An agent capable of preventing the formation of a foetus. Prevents conception by chemical or physical means. Means of preventing fertilization mechanically (e.g., by condom, diaphragm, intrauterine device (lUD), sponge, cervical cap) by blocking the passage of sperm in the female reproductive tract; chemically by…
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Consumptive
Afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. An individual afflicted with lung tuberculosis.
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Consumption
Term used to describe wasting of tissues including but not limited to tuberculosis. A general term used to describe the wasting of tissues, including but not limited to, tuberculosis. The act of taking food or liquid into the body. A former name for pulmonary tuberculosis. Any disease causing wasting of tissues, especially (formerly) pulmonary tuberculosis.…
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Constipation
A very common gastrointestinal disorder characterised by the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools) and difficulty of bowel motion. Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces. Difficulty in passing stools or infrequent passage of hard stools. A morbid inactivity of the bowels. Lack of bowel movement leading to prolonged passage times of faeces. Difficulty or…
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Conjunctivitis
Sore, red and sticky eyes caused by eye infection. Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye or eyelid. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, generally associated with discharge. Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the eyelids and covering of the anterior part of the eyeball. A contagious eye disease commonly known as pink eye that…
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Condyloma, Condylomata acuminata
Genital warts, venereal warts, anal wart or anogenital wart, a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by epidermotropic human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts of the genital-anal region (caused by viruses of the Papilloma group).
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Concoction
A combination of crude ingredients that are prepared or cooked together. A mixture of two medicinal substances, usually done with the aid of heat.
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Comitogen
Agent that is considered not to induce cell growth alone but to promote the effect of the mitogen.
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Comedone
A blocked, open sebaceous gland where the secretions oxidize, turning black. Also called blackhead. A blemish caused by acne.
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Coma
A tuft of long hairs at one (or both) end(s) of a seed; seed appendage to aid wind dispersal. A state of unconsciousness from which a patient cannot be aroused. A severe disturbance of consciousness with absence of voluntary activity (either motor or cognitive) and diminished or absent responsiveness to tactile, thermal, proprioceptive, visual, auditory,…