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Cecostomy
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Cecostomy A tube that goes through the skin into the beginning of the large intestine to remove gas or feces. This is a short-term way to protect part of the colon while it heals after surgery.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
Feces
Stool.
Colon
Another name for the large intestine. The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. An adult colon is approximately five to six feet in length and is responsible for absorbing water and forming, storing and expelling waste.
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
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Cardioversion
The procedure of applying electrical shock to the chest to change an abnormal heartbeat into a normal one.
Caroli's disease
An inherited condition. Bile ducts in the liver are enlarged and may cause irritation, infection, or gallstones.
Carotid arteries
The major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
Cathartics
Laxatives.
Catheter
A thin, flexible tube that carries fluids into or out of the body.
Cecostomy
Cecum
The beginning of the large intestine. The cecum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
Cerebrovascular
Pertaining to blood vessels in the brain.
Cerebrovascular accident
Apoplexy or stroke; an impeded blood supply to the brain.
Cerebrovascular occlusion
An obstruction in the blood vessel in the brain.
Cervical dysplasia
Condition in which cells in the cervix have undergone precancerous changes. It is detected by a Pap smear; treatment can prevent it from progressing to cervical cancer.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
Feces
Stool.
Colon
Another name for the large intestine. The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. An adult colon is approximately five to six feet in length and is responsible for absorbing water and forming, storing and expelling waste.
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cardioversion
The procedure of applying electrical shock to the chest to change an abnormal heartbeat into a normal one.
Caroli's disease
An inherited condition. Bile ducts in the liver are enlarged and may cause irritation, infection, or gallstones.
Carotid arteries
The major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
Cathartics
Laxatives.
Catheter
A thin, flexible tube that carries fluids into or out of the body.
Cecostomy
Cecum
The beginning of the large intestine. The cecum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
Cerebrovascular
Pertaining to blood vessels in the brain.
Cerebrovascular accident
Apoplexy or stroke; an impeded blood supply to the brain.
Cerebrovascular occlusion
An obstruction in the blood vessel in the brain.
Cervical dysplasia
Condition in which cells in the cervix have undergone precancerous changes. It is detected by a Pap smear; treatment can prevent it from progressing to cervical cancer.
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