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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…

The head. The top of part of something. The term “caput” originates from the Latin word for “head.” It is commonly used to describe the caput succedaneum, which refers to a temporary, soft swelling on the scalp of newborn babies caused by pressure during labor. Historically, the term “caput” was also employed to denote the…

A drug which helps to prevent the arteries from being made narrower by an angiotensin. It is used to control high blood pressure. One of a class of drugs that block the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to vasodilation. Sold under the trade name Capoten, this agent is used in the treatment of…

A surgical procedure involving cutting into the capsule around a body part, e.g. cutting into the lens of the eye during the removal of a cataract. An incision into the capsule of the lens. In some operations for cataract the lens capsule is not removed and tends to become opaque. A tiny knife (cystitome) is…

Inflammation of the capsule surrounding a joint. Capsulitis refers to the inflammation of a capsule, which is a protective structure that encloses an organ or joint. Frozen shoulder is an example of capsulitis, characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the shoulder joint.  

The surgical removal of the capsule round a joint.