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Cyanosis

Bluish tinge of skin that usually indicates poor oxygenation.

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Cyclic feeding administration

Feeding administration method where formula is delivered continuously but over only a specified amount…

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Cyclooxygenase (COX)

Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme that produces prostaglandins within the bodys cells. There are…

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Cytokine storm

An overreaction of the immune cells and cytokines (chemicals that elicit white cell activities)…

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Cytoplasm

The fluid type substance that composes the majority of a cell outside of the…

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Cytotoxic

Destructive to or preventing the function of cells.

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Cytotoxic drugs

Drugs that injure cells. For example, chemotherapeutic drugs damage or kill cancer cells. However,…

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Cytotropic

Having an affinity for cells. IgE antibodies are cytotropic for mast cells.

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CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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CPSC

Consumer Product Safety Commission

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CPT

Chest Physical Therapy

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CPT codes

Common Procedural Terminology – Codes used by pain practitioners for reimbursement purposes.

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