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Cephalosporium
A genus of imperfect fungi that inhabit soil. Cephalosporins are derived from them.
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Third-generation cephalosporin
Group of cephalosporin antibiotics capable of killing aerobic gram-negative rods. These agents are commonly used for treatment of pneumonia and meningitis. Some agents, namely ceftazidime and cefoperazone, have excellent activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Examples of third-generation cephalosporins are cefsulodin, cefotaxime, ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone, cefoperazone, moxalactam, and ceftazidime.
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Second-generation cephalosporin
Group of cephalosporin antibiotics possessing some ability to kill gram-positive cocci such as staphylococci and streptococci, as well as aerobic gram-negative rods. Some agents, namely cefotetan, cefoxitin, and cefmetazole, can be used to treat anaerobic infections. Examples of second-generation cephalosporins are cefamandole, cefuroxime, cefonicid, ceforanide, cefixime, cefaclor, cefoxitin, cefotetan, and cefmetazole.
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First-generation cephalosporin
Group of cephalosporin antibiotics capable of killing gram-positive cocci such as Staphylococcus aureus, streptococci, and some aerobic gram-negative rods. These agents are commonly used to treat skin and soft tissue infections, uncomplicated respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections. Examples of first generation cephalosporins are cephalothin, cephaloridine, cephapirin, cefazolin, cephradine, cephalexin, and cefadroxil.
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Cephaloplegia
Paralysis of head or neck muscles or both.
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Cephalometer
A device for measuring the head.
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Cephalohemometer
An instrument for determining changes in intracranial blood pressure.
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Cephalohematoma
Amass composed of clotted blood, located between the periosteum and the skull of a newborn. It is confined between suture lines and usually is unilateral. The cause is rupture of periosteal bridging veins due to pressure and friction during labor and delivery. The blood reabsorbs gradually within a few weeks of birth.
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Cephalocentesis
Surgical puncture of the cranium.
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Cephalocaudal pattern of development
The principle of maturation that states motor development, control, and coordination progress from the head to the feet.
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