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Collins Health Center
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Collins Health CenterThe Collins Health Center is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Collagen
At a microscopic level, this is the 'skeleton' of most tissues in the body.
Collagen disease
See 'Connective tissue disease'.
Collagen injection
The practice of injecting collagen into a part of the face or body to make it larger, most often performed on the lips. The effects are long lasting but not permanent. Collagen injections are normally done by a plastic surgeon.
Collagenous colitis
A type of colitis. Caused by an abnormal band of collagen, a thread-like protein.
Collapsed lung
Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically called atelectasis.
Collarbone
A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shoulder.
Collateral
In anatomy, a collateral is a subordinate or accessory part. A collateral is also a side branch, as of a blood vessel or nerve.
Collateral Blood Vessels
Small capillary-like branches of the artery that form over time in response to narrowed coronary arteries. The collaterals "bypass" the area of narrowing and help to restore blood flow. However, during times of increased exertion, the collaterals may not be able to supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
Collateral knee ligament, lateral
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint. The lateral collateral ligament of the knee is on the outside of the joint.
Collateral knee ligament, medial
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint. The medial collateral ligament of the knee is on the inner side of the joint.
Collective unconscious (universal consciousness)
Alleged inborn psychological bedrock--common to all humans but varying with the particular society, people, or race--that enables telepathy.
College Hospital Costa Mesa
The College Hospital Costa Mesa is a hospital in Orange, California, United States.
College Station Medical Center
College Station Medical Center is a hospital in College Station, Texas (USA).
Colles fracture
Fracture of distal radius and ulna just proximal to the wrist.
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SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Collagen
At a microscopic level, this is the 'skeleton' of most tissues in the body.
Collagen disease
See 'Connective tissue disease'.
Collagen injection
The practice of injecting collagen into a part of the face or body to make it larger, most often performed on the lips. The effects are long lasting but not permanent. Collagen injections are normally done by a plastic surgeon.
Collagenous colitis
A type of colitis. Caused by an abnormal band of collagen, a thread-like protein.
Collapsed lung
Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically called atelectasis.
Collarbone
A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shoulder.
Collateral
In anatomy, a collateral is a subordinate or accessory part. A collateral is also a side branch, as of a blood vessel or nerve.
Collateral Blood Vessels
Small capillary-like branches of the artery that form over time in response to narrowed coronary arteries. The collaterals "bypass" the area of narrowing and help to restore blood flow. However, during times of increased exertion, the collaterals may not be able to supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
Collateral knee ligament, lateral
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint. The lateral collateral ligament of the knee is on the outside of the joint.
Collateral knee ligament, medial
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint. The medial collateral ligament of the knee is on the inner side of the joint.
Collective unconscious (universal consciousness)
Alleged inborn psychological bedrock--common to all humans but varying with the particular society, people, or race--that enables telepathy.
College Hospital Costa Mesa
The College Hospital Costa Mesa is a hospital in Orange, California, United States.
College Station Medical Center
College Station Medical Center is a hospital in College Station, Texas (USA).
Colles fracture
Fracture of distal radius and ulna just proximal to the wrist.
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City Of Hope National Medical Center
The City Of Hope National Medical Center is a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh
The Children's Home Of Pittsburgh is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children's Institute
The Children's Institute is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Collins Health Center
Coventry Manor Nursing Home
The Coventry Manor Nursing Home is a hospital in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States.
Center For Mental Health
The Center For Mental Health is a hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
Conner Williams Nursing Home
The Conner Williams Nursing Home is a hospital in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States.
Community Medical Center-Transitional Care Unit
The Community Medical Center-Transitional Care Unit is a hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Community Health-Selinsgrove
The Community Health-Selinsgrove is a hospital in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States.
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