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Cyanosis
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Cyanosis Insufficient oxygen in the blood.
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Oxygen
A chemical element essential for sustaining life.
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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Cyanide
"Poisoning with cyanide, a rapidly acting, potentially deadly chemical that can exist as a colorless gas, such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or cyanogen chloride (CNCl), or a crystal form such as sodium cyanide (NaCN) or potassium cyanide (KCN). Cyanide sometimes is described as having a ""bitter almond"" smell, but it does not always give off an odor, and not everyone can detect this odor. Cyanide is also known by the military designations AN (for hydrogen cyanide) and CK (for cyanogen chloride). "
Cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cyanocobalamin.
Cyanocobalamin co 57 schilling test kit
Cyanocobalamin co 57 schilling test kit is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cyanocobalamin; cyanocobalamin, co-57; intrinsic factor.
Cyanotic
Showing cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to not enough oxygen in the blood).
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Coronary occlusion
An obstruction of one of the coronary arteries that decreases flow to the heart muscle.
Coronary thrombosis
The formation of a clot in one of the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle.
Cryopreservation
To preserve by freezing. Bone marrow harvested for an autologous BMT, for example, is cryopreserved.
Cryosurgery
The use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers).
Cryoprostatectomy
Freezing of the prostate through the use of liquid nitrogen probes guided by transrectal ultrasound of the prostate.
Cyanosis
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS)
Sudden, repeated attacks of severe vomiting (especially in children), nausea, and physical exhaustion with no apparent cause. Can last from a few hours to 10 days. The episodes begin and end suddenly. Loss of fluids in the body and changes in chemicals in the body can require immediate medical attention. Also called abdominal migraine.
Cystic duct
The tube that carries bile from the gallbladder into the common bile duct and the small intestine.
Cystic duct obstruction
A blockage of the cystic duct, often caused by gallstones.
Cystocele
Condition in which weakened pelvic muscles cause the base of the bladder to drop from its usual position down into the vagina.
Cystometry
Diagnostic procedure that measures bladder capacity and pressure changes as the bladder fills and empties.
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Oxygen
A chemical element essential for sustaining life.
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--------------------------------------
Cyanide
"Poisoning with cyanide, a rapidly acting, potentially deadly chemical that can exist as a colorless gas, such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or cyanogen chloride (CNCl), or a crystal form such as sodium cyanide (NaCN) or potassium cyanide (KCN). Cyanide sometimes is described as having a ""bitter almond"" smell, but it does not always give off an odor, and not everyone can detect this odor. Cyanide is also known by the military designations AN (for hydrogen cyanide) and CK (for cyanogen chloride). "
Cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cyanocobalamin.
Cyanocobalamin co 57 schilling test kit
Cyanocobalamin co 57 schilling test kit is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cyanocobalamin; cyanocobalamin, co-57; intrinsic factor.
Cyanotic
Showing cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to not enough oxygen in the blood).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Coronary occlusion
An obstruction of one of the coronary arteries that decreases flow to the heart muscle.
Coronary thrombosis
The formation of a clot in one of the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle.
Cryopreservation
To preserve by freezing. Bone marrow harvested for an autologous BMT, for example, is cryopreserved.
Cryosurgery
The use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers).
Cryoprostatectomy
Freezing of the prostate through the use of liquid nitrogen probes guided by transrectal ultrasound of the prostate.
Cyanosis
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS)
Sudden, repeated attacks of severe vomiting (especially in children), nausea, and physical exhaustion with no apparent cause. Can last from a few hours to 10 days. The episodes begin and end suddenly. Loss of fluids in the body and changes in chemicals in the body can require immediate medical attention. Also called abdominal migraine.
Cystic duct
The tube that carries bile from the gallbladder into the common bile duct and the small intestine.
Cystic duct obstruction
A blockage of the cystic duct, often caused by gallstones.
Cystocele
Condition in which weakened pelvic muscles cause the base of the bladder to drop from its usual position down into the vagina.
Cystometry
Diagnostic procedure that measures bladder capacity and pressure changes as the bladder fills and empties.
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