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Chill
Chill A cold sensation with shivering that sometimes occurs before a fever.
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Cold
An upper respiratory infection.
Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
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Chilblain
Painful redness of the fingers, toes or ears caused by exposure to cold.
Child abuse, emotional
Emotional child abuse is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after child neglect and physical child abuse), accounting 17% of all cases of child abuse.
Child abuse, physical
Next to child neglect, physical abuse is the second most frequently reported form of child abuse, accounting for 25% of all cases of child abuse.
Child abuse, psychological
Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after child neglect and physical child abuse), accounting 17% of all cases of child abuse.
Child abuse, sexual
Child abuse comprises four basic types of mistreatment: child neglect, physical abuse of a child, emotional abuse of a child, and sexual abuse of a child.
Child abuse, verbal
Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after child neglect and physical child abuse), accounting 17% of all cases of child abuse.
Child development test
A test of the status of a newborn, an infant or young child as regards their developmental progress.
Child health
Child health is the purview of pediatrics.
Child injury, mental
Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after child neglect and physical child abuse), accounting 17% of all cases of child abuse.
Child neglect
Child neglect is the most frequently reported form of child abuse (60% of all cases) and the most lethal. Child neglect is the failure to provide for the shelter, safety, supervision and nutritional needs of the child.
Childbed fever
Fever due to an infection usually of the placental site within the uterus. The fever is also called childbirth fever or puerperal fever. If the infection involves the bloodstream, it constitutes puerperal sepsis. In Latin a "puerpera" is a woman in childbirth since "puer" means child and "parere" means to give birth. The puerperium is the time immediately after the delivery of a baby.
Childbirth fever
Fever due to an infection usually of the placental site within the uterus. The fever is also called childbed fever or puerperal fever. If the infection involves the bloodstream, it constitutes puerperal sepsis. In Latin a "puerpera" is a woman in childbirth since "puer" means child and "parere" means to give birth. The puerperium is the time immediately after the delivery of a baby.
Childhood
1. The time for a boy or girl from birth until he or she is an adult. 2. The more circumscribed period of time from infancy to the onset of puberty.
Childhood ataxia with CNS hypomyelinization
An inherited brain disease that occurs mainly in children and follows a chronic progressive course with additional episodes of rapid deterioration following stress from febrile infection or minor head trauma.
Childhood liver cancer
Primary cancer of the liver (cancer that starts in the liver) in children, a relatively rare malignancy in children. There are 2 main types of primary liver cancer in children -- hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatoblastomas usually occur before 3 years of age, whereas the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma varies little with age between 0 and 19 years. The overall survival rate for children with hepatoblastoma is 70% but is only 25% for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Childhood translocation 11 leukemia
A new type of childhood leukemia in which a piece of chromosome 11 has been translocated (broken off and attached itself to another chromosome). Children with this type of leukemia have a particularly poor prognosis (outlook). They do not respond at all well to the standard therapies for ALL (acute lymphoblastic or lymphocytic leukemia) and often suffer from early relapse after chemotherapy.
Children of the dark
Term applied sometimes to children with xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic disease with such extraordinary sensitivity to sunlight that ordinary sun exposure results in the development of skin cancer at a very early age. Children with xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) can only play outdoors safely after nightfall.
Children of the night
Term applied sometimes to children with xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic disease with such extraordinary sensitivity to sunlight that ordinary sun exposure results in the development of skin cancer at a very early age. Children with xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) can only play outdoors safely after nightfall.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh
The Children's Home Of Pittsburgh is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital is a hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA).
Children's Hospital and Health Center
Children's Hospital and Health Center is a hospital in San Diego, California (USA).
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Children's Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital in Seattle, Washington (USA).
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
The Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Children's Hospital At Mission
The Children's Hospital At Mission is a hospital in Orange, California, United States.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
The Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Children's Hospital Medical Center is a hospital in Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Ohio (USA).
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron is a hospital in Akron, Ohio (USA).
Children's Hospital of Alabama
The Children's Hospital of Alabama is a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
Children's Hospital of Austin
The Children's Hospital of Austin is a hospital in Austin Texas, United States.
Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Children's Hospital of Buffalo is a hospital in Buffalo, New York (USA).
Children's Hospital of Denver
Children's Hospital of Denver is a hospital in Denver, Colorado (USA).
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario is a hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
Children's Hospital Of Michigan is a hospital in Detroit, Michigan (USA).
Children's Hospital of NY
Children's Hospital of NY is a hospital in New York, New York (USA).
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Children's Hospital of Orange County is a hospital in Orange County, California (USA).
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA).
Children's Hospital Of Philly
The Children's Hospital Of Philly is a hospital in West Grove, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia (USA).
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
The Children's Hospital of Western Ontario is a hospital in London, Ontario, Canada.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is a hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA).
Children's Hospital-Pittsburgh
The Children's Hospital-Pittsburgh is a hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children's Hospitals and Clinics
Children's Hospitals and Clinics is a hospital in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA).
Children's Institute
The Children's Institute is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children's Medical Center
Children's Medical Center is a hospital in Dallas, Texas (USA).
Children's Memorial Hospital
Children's Memorial Hospital is a hospital in Chicago, Illinois (USA).
Children's Mercy Hospital
Children's Mercy Hospital is a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri (USA).
Children's National Medical Center
Children's National Medical Center is a hospital in Washington D.C. (USA).
Children's Seashore House
Children's Seashore House is a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA).
Childrens advil
Childrens advil 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): ibuprofen.
Childrens advil allergy sinus
Childrens advil allergy sinus 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): chlorpheniramine maleate; ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
Childrens advil cold
Childrens advil cold 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): ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
Childrens advil-flavored
Childrens advil-flavored 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): ibuprofen.
Childrens elixsure
Childrens elixsure 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): ibuprofen.
Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital is a hospital in San Duegi, California (USA).
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is a hospital in Los Angeles, California (USA).
Childrens ibuprofen
Childrens ibuprofen 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): ibuprofen.
Childrens motrin
Childrens motrin 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): ibuprofen.
Childrens motrin cold
Childrens motrin cold 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): ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
Children’s National Hospital
The Children’s National Hospital is a hospital in Washington D.C, United States.
Chilean doctor
A doctor who, being or not a citizen of that country, has been admitted to practice medicine in Chile.
Chillan doctors
All doctors near Chillan, Chile. Doctors who can assist a patient in Chillan.
Chilpacingo doctors
All doctors near Chilpacingo, Mexico. Doctors who can assist a patient in Chilpacingo.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Progressive, generally painless weakness of the legs, along with foot deformity.
Charley horse
Painful stiffness from muscular strain in an arm or leg.
Cheilosis
A condition in which cracks or sores occur at the corners of the mouth.
Chickenpox
A viral disease that usually begins with fever and cough, followed by a rash that progresses from red bumps to blisters to scabs. A vaccine is available to prevent this disease. Also called varicella or varicella zoster.
Chilblain
Painful redness of the fingers, toes or ears caused by exposure to cold.
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Chiropractic
An approach to health care based on the assumption that most diseases are caused by pressure on the nerves. This pressure is thought to be caused by faulty alignment of the bones that prevents the nerves from functioning properly.
Chloasma
See melasma.
Chlorination
The addition of chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms in water or sewage.
Cholesteatoma
A tumor-like mass that sometimes forms as a result of a chronic middle ear infection.
Chondritis
Inflammation of the cartilage.
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