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  • Cyclitis

    Inflammation of the ciliary body in the eye. Inflammation of the ciliary body in the eye is known as ciliary body inflammation.  

  • Cyclical vomiting

    Repeated attacks of vomiting. Recurring vomiting episodes, known as period vomiting or bilious attacks, typically manifest at regular intervals and usually start between the ages of three and seven, although onset can occur as late as eleven years old. These episodes often resolve spontaneously during puberty, although some individuals may go on to develop migraines.…

  • Cyclical

    Referring to cycles.  

  • Cycle

    A series of events which recur regularly. Series of steps or events that occur regularly (e.g., the menstrual cycle). A regular, complete series of movements or events. In the realm of electrical currents, a fascinating phenomenon takes shape a sequence that gracefully oscillates between positive and negative alternations. This captivating sequence, typically referred to as…

  • Cyclandelate

    A drug used to treat cerebrovascular disease. A vasodilator drug used to improve circulation in cerebrovascular disease and other conditions in which blood flow is reduced. It is administered by mouth; side-effects are rare but high doses sometimes cause nausea, digestive upsets, and flushing.  

  • Cyanosed

    Cyanosed

    With blue skin.  

  • Cutis anserina

    A reaction of the skin when someone is cold or frightened, the skin being raised into many little bumps by the action of the arrector pili muscles.  

  • Cutdown

    The procedure of cutting a vein to insert a cannula or administer an intravenous drug. An incision through the skin to identify a vein and insert a catheter for intravenous infusion. A cutdown is performed when an infusion cannot be begun by venipuncture (piercing of a vein with a needle). A surgical procedure for locating…

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis

    A form of skin disease caused by the tropical parasite Leishmania. An ulcerating, chronic, nodular skin lesion prevalent in Asia and the tropics and due to infection with Leishmania tropica.  

  • Cushingoid

    Showing symptoms of Cushing’s disease. Having physical characteristics that result from excess exposure to corticosteroids, such as a rounded face, weight gain, or thin, easily bruised skin.  

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