Glossary |
Terms that are on use on this site.
|
|
You can always search for entries (regexp permitted). |
|
|
|
| C |
| There are 16 entries in the glossary. |
| Pages: 1 2 » |
| C. diff. | Clostridium Difficile A spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus that produces exotoxins that are pathogenic to humans. C. difficile- associated disease (CDAD) ranges in severity from mild diarrhea to fulminant colitis and death. Antibiotic use is the primary risk factor for development of CDAD because it disrupts normal bowel flora and promotes C. difficile overgrowth. |
| | |
| C. difficile | Clostridium Difficile A spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus that produces exotoxins that are pathogenic to humans. C. difficile- associated disease (CDAD) ranges in severity from mild diarrhea to fulminant colitis and death. Antibiotic use is the primary risk factor for development of CDAD because it disrupts normal bowel flora and promotes C. difficile overgrowth. |
| | |
| Calcium Channel Blockers | slow the rate at which calcium passes into the heart muscle and into the vessel walls. This relaxes the vessels. The relaxed vessels let blood flow more easily through them, thereby lowering blood pressure. i.e. Adalat® (nifedipine), Calan® (verapamil), Cardene® (nicardipine), Cardizem® (diltiazem), Cardizem CD® (diltiazem), Cardizem SR®(diltiazem), Cartia® (diltiazem), Covera-HS® (verapamil), Dilacor XR® (diltiazem), Diltia XT® (diltiazem), DynaCirc® (isradipine), Isoptin® (verapamil), Lotrel® (amlodipine), Nimotop® (nimodipine), Norvasc® (amlodipine), Plendil® (felodipine), Procardia® (nifedipine), Procardia XL® (nifedipine), Sular® (nisoldipine), Tiamate® (diltiazem),Tiazac® (diltiazem), Vascor® (bepridil), Verelan® (verapamil). |
| | |
| CDAD | Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. |
| | |
| cesarean section | A caesarean section (cesarean section AE), or c-section, is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one or more babies.
It is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would lead to medical
complications, although it is increasingly common for otherwise normal
births as well.
|
| | |
| Cetyl Myristoleate | Is derived from an environmentally friendly source, palmitic acid (a fatty acid in coconut and palm oils). Cetyl Myristoleate is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Additionally, it acts as a highly effective lubricant in joints, muscles and other tissues, allowing them to move more smoothly. It is also an immune system modulator which can be effectual against auto-immune conditions. All of these characteristics contribute to its ability to act as an analgesic by removing the source of pain (inflamed and irritated tissues) so that there is no pain impulse. |
| | |
| CHD | Coronary Heart Disease. |
| | |
| Cholesterol | A waxy, fat-like substance manufactured in the liver and found in all tissues, it facilitates the transport and absorption of fatty acids. In foods, only animal products contain cholesterol. An excess of cholesterol in the bloodstream can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. |
| | |
| Clostridium Difficile | A spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus that produces exotoxins that are pathogenic to humans. C. difficile- associated disease (CDAD) ranges in severity from mild diarrhea to fulminant colitis and death. Antibiotic use is the primary risk factor for development of CDAD because it disrupts normal bowel flora and promotes C. difficile overgrowth. |
| | |
| Clostridium Perfringens | An unhealthy bacteria commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract. |
| | |
|
|
Glossary V2.0 |
