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Terms for subject Medical (3022 entries)
cerebroplacental ratio CPR spanis­hru
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) A clear, nutrient-rich fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a cushion, protecting the brain and spinal cord from injury.
cvi cerebrovascular insufficiency
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults CEEAA bigmax­us
Certified Medical Assistant CMA
cervical cancer A type of cancer that develops in the cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is spread through sexual contact. In women with HIV, invasive cervical cancer is an AIDS-defining cancer.
cervix The lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb) which forms a canal between the uterus and vagina.
Cesarean Delivery Delivery of a baby by a surgical incision through the mother's abdominal wall and uterus. In some pregnant women infected with HIV, a scheduled Cesarean delivery may reduce the risk of mother-to- child transmission of HIV.
cesarean section Surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a baby.
C-section cesarean section Berezi­tsky
cfu colony-forming units Andrey­ Truhac­hev
cfu/ml colony-forming units per milliliter Andrey­ Truhac­hev
CGCAHPS Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Linera
CGN chronic glomerulonephritis Chita
CGN chronic glomerulonephritis Chita
Ch French Unit Dimpas­sy
Chagas Disease A disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (a type of protozoa) Chagas disease is most commonly transmitted when people come into contact with the feces of an infected riduviid bug, a blood¬ sucking insect that feeds on humans and animals. In the earliest stage of infection, Chagas disease usually has few signs or symptoms. However, if untreated, the disease becomes a lifelong infection. In people with HIV, reactivation of chronic Chagas disease infection can cause inflammation of the brain and meninges (meningoencephalitis)
chancroid A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Hemophilus ducreyi. Chancroid causes genital ulcers (sores) which increase the risk of HIV transmission.
hernia of anterior fontanelle chapeau de clown
chatter "chatter"