C words Flashcards
Cannula
A thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity
to administer medicine, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument.
Canthus
The outer or inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower lids meet.
Carcinoma
cancerous growth in epithelial cells
Catheter
tube inserted in body cavity to remove fluid
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin.
Chronic
long lasting illness
Circumduction
Limb travel around in circle
The orderly combination of shoulder movements so that the hand traces a circle and the arm traces a cone
Colostomy
make hole in colon to abdominal wall
a surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall so as to bypass a damaged part of the colon
Congenital
present at birth
(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
Contact Precautions
general safety precedure to prevent the spread of infectious organisms
infection prevention and control interventions to be used in addition to Routine Practices and are intended to prevent transmission of infectious agents
patient placement (single room), Use PPE, Limit transport of Pt, Disposable equipment, prioritize cleaning/disinfecting rooms/equipment
Contracture
abnormal shorting of muscle due to inactivity
a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints.
contralateral
other side
relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that on which a particular structure or condition occurs.
Contusion
wound of broken capillary beds
a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.
crepitus
grating bone sound
a grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.
Cyanosis
bluing of skin - prolonged loss of blood flow
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
