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carcinoma of
lung - Lung cancer. Uncontrolled growth of abnormal (cancerous) cells
in the lung
cardiac arrest - temporary or permanent stopping of the normal heart beat causing
loss of circulation and possible death
cardiomegaly - enlargement of the heart
cardiospasm
- obstruction of the esophagus that develops due to failure of the esophagogastric
sphincter to relax, causing the upper esophagus to fill with retained
food.
cellulitis - inflammation of connective tissue under the skin, usually caused
by a bacterial infection and potentially life-threatening
cerebral
hemorrhage - bleeding into the brain from a ruptured blood vessel
cerebral
ischemia - decreased supply of blood to the brain or part of the brain caused
by blockage or obstruction of the supplying blood vessels
cervicitis - inflammation of the cervix of the uterus; usually as a result of
infection
cheilitis - inflammation of the lip or lips
cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder
cholelithiasis
- formation or presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
chronic brain syndrome - Dementia. Referring to a group of symptoms involving progressive
impairment of brain function
chronic lymphocytic leukemia - lymphocytic leukemia that is marked by an
abnormal increase in the number of mature lymphocytes and especially
B cells
coma
- state of profound unconsciousness in which an individual is incapable
of sensing or responding to the external environment
contact
dermatitis - an acute or chronic skin reaction to a allergen
Cushing’s
Syndrome - a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues
to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Also called hypercortisolism
cyanosis - bluish or purplish tinge to the skin and mucous membranes usually
caused by a lack of oxygenated blood reaching the affected areas
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