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Cauterize
Cauterize To purposely burn with a hot instrument or caustic substance to destroy tissue, such as a wart.
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Burn
Damage to the skin or other body parts caused by extreme heat, flame, contact with heated objects, or chemicals. Burn depth is generally categorized as first, second, or third degree. The treatment of burns depends on the depth, area, and location of the burn, as well as additional factors, such as material that may be burned onto or into the skin. Treatment options range from simply applying a cold pack to emergency treatment to skin grafts.
Caustic
A chemical that can cause burns.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Wart
A small, hard, abnormal growth of the skin or mucous membranes caused by a virus.
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Cauterization
The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called diathermy or electrodiathermy.
Caution codes, drug
Abbreviations on medications that indicate caution.
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Carpal
Having to do with the wrist.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain, numbness and tingling of the fingers caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
Cat-scratch fever
A bacterial infection acquired through the scratch of a cat or other animal.
Cauliflower ear
A trauma-induced deformity of the ear caused by repeated cartilage and soft-tissue injury.
Caustic
A chemical that can cause burns.
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Cavity
A hollow place or hole within the body.
CBC
Complete blood cell count.
Celiac
Having to do with the abdomen.
Cephalalgia
Headache.
Cerumen
Earwax.
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