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Chelation therapy
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Chelation therapyThe injection of substances into the blood stream with the intention of relieving blockages in blood vessels.
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Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Chelsea Community Hospital in Chelsea
Chelsea Community Hospital in Chelsea is a hospital in Chelsea, Michigan (USA).
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Cutaneous
Having to do with the skin.
Cytology
The study of cells.
Cytomegalovirus
A virus that infects cells and causes them to become enlarged. Babies infected with the virus develop mental and sensory disorders.
Cardiac catheterisation
A procedure in which a catheter (tube) is inserted into an arm or leg vein, through which it travels to the heart.ÿ A dye is injected through the catheter and can be seen clearly by X-ray.ÿ In this way, doctors can observe the inside of the arteries of the heart and check for abnormalities, especially narrowings or blockages.
Chelation therapy
Cell cycle
The reproductive stages of a cell leading to cell division (mitosis).
Central nervous system (CNS)
Pertaining to the brain, cranial nerves and spinal cord. It does not include muscles or peripheral nerves.
Cerebellopontine angle
The angle between the cerebellum and the pons, a common site for the growth of acoustic neuromas.
Cerebral
Referring to the cerebrum.
Cerebrospinal fluid
The clear fluid made in the ventricular cavities of the brain that bathes the brain and spinal cord. It circulates through the ventricles and the subarachnoid space.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Chelsea Community Hospital in Chelsea
Chelsea Community Hospital in Chelsea is a hospital in Chelsea, Michigan (USA).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cutaneous
Having to do with the skin.
Cytology
The study of cells.
Cytomegalovirus
A virus that infects cells and causes them to become enlarged. Babies infected with the virus develop mental and sensory disorders.
Cardiac catheterisation
A procedure in which a catheter (tube) is inserted into an arm or leg vein, through which it travels to the heart.ÿ A dye is injected through the catheter and can be seen clearly by X-ray.ÿ In this way, doctors can observe the inside of the arteries of the heart and check for abnormalities, especially narrowings or blockages.
Chelation therapy
Cell cycle
The reproductive stages of a cell leading to cell division (mitosis).
Central nervous system (CNS)
Pertaining to the brain, cranial nerves and spinal cord. It does not include muscles or peripheral nerves.
Cerebellopontine angle
The angle between the cerebellum and the pons, a common site for the growth of acoustic neuromas.
Cerebral
Referring to the cerebrum.
Cerebrospinal fluid
The clear fluid made in the ventricular cavities of the brain that bathes the brain and spinal cord. It circulates through the ventricles and the subarachnoid space.
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