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Collagenous colitis
Collagenous colitis A type of colitis. Caused by an abnormal band of collagen, a thread-like protein.
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Colitis
Inflammation of the large intestine (colon), especially of its mucous membranes. Spastic colitis is commonly "nervous," or psychosomatic, in origin and is usually a temporary upset rather than a chronic inflammation; this disorder may account for 50 percent of all digestive-tract illnesses. Its symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes alternating with constipation), and erratic frequency of bowel movements. Treatment of this disorder is basically supportive and psychological in approach.
Abnormal
Not normal. Deviating from the usual structure, position, condition, or behavior. In referring to a growth, abnormal may mean that it is cancerous or premalignant (likely to become cancer).
Collagen
At a microscopic level, this is the 'skeleton' of most tissues in the body.
Protein
Any of a group of complex organic compounds which contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually sulfur, the characteristic element being nitrogen. Proteins, the principal constituents of the protoplasm of all cells, are of high molecular weight and consist essentially of combinations of a-amino acids in peptide linkages. Twenty different amino acids are commonly found in proteins, and each protein has a unique genetically defined amino acid sequence which determines its specific shape and function. Their roles include enzymatic catalysis, transport and storage, coordinated motion, nerve impulse generation and many others.
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Collagen
At a microscopic level, this is the 'skeleton' of most tissues in the body.
Collagen disease
See 'Connective tissue disease'.
Collagen injection
The practice of injecting collagen into a part of the face or body to make it larger, most often performed on the lips. The effects are long lasting but not permanent. Collagen injections are normally done by a plastic surgeon.
Collapsed lung
Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically called atelectasis.
Collarbone
A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shoulder.
Collateral
In anatomy, a collateral is a subordinate or accessory part. A collateral is also a side branch, as of a blood vessel or nerve.
Collateral Blood Vessels
Small capillary-like branches of the artery that form over time in response to narrowed coronary arteries. The collaterals "bypass" the area of narrowing and help to restore blood flow. However, during times of increased exertion, the collaterals may not be able to supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
Collateral knee ligament, lateral
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint. The lateral collateral ligament of the knee is on the outside of the joint.
Collateral knee ligament, medial
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint. The medial collateral ligament of the knee is on the inner side of the joint.
Collective unconscious (universal consciousness)
Alleged inborn psychological bedrock--common to all humans but varying with the particular society, people, or race--that enables telepathy.
College Hospital Costa Mesa
The College Hospital Costa Mesa is a hospital in Orange, California, United States.
College Station Medical Center
College Station Medical Center is a hospital in College Station, Texas (USA).
Colles fracture
Fracture of distal radius and ulna just proximal to the wrist.
Collins Health Center
The Collins Health Center is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)
Bacteria naturally present in the large intestine that make a substance that can cause a serious infection called pseudomembranous colitis in people taking antibiotics.
Cochlear implant
An electronic apparatus that allows people with severe hearing loss to recognize some sounds, especially speech sounds, and that consists chiefly of a microphone and receiver, a processor that converts speech into electronic signals, and an array of electrodes that transmit the signals to the auditory nerve in the inner ear.
Cognitive
The mental process of knowing, including aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.
Colectomy
An operation to remove all or part of the colon.
Colic
Attacks of abdominal pain, caused by muscle spasms in the intestines.
Collagenous colitis
Colon polyps
Small, fleshy, mushroom-shaped growths in the colon.
Colonic inertia
A condition of the colon in which colon muscles do not work properly, causing constipation.
Colonoscopic polypectomy
The removal of tumor-like growths (polyps) using a device inserted through a colonoscope.
Coloproctectomy
An operation to remove the colon and rectum. Also called proctocolectomy.
Colorectal cancer
Cancer that occurs in the colon (large intestine) or the rectum (the end of the large intestine). A number of digestive diseases may increase a person's risk of colorectal cancer, including polyposis and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
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