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Coxsackie virus
One of a group of enteroviruses which enter the cells of the intestines and can cause diseases such as aseptic meningitis and Bornholm disease [After Coxsackie, New York, where the virus was first identified]. One of a group of RNA containing viruses that are able to multiply in the gastrointestinal tract. About 30 different types…
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Coxalgia
Pain in the hip joint.
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Cowpox
An infectious viral disease of cattle which can be transmitted to humans. It was used as a constituent of the first vaccines for smallpox. Mild disease characterized by a pustular rash and caused by vaccinia virus transmitted to humans from infected cattle. Cowpox infection confers immunity to smallpox, which is caused by a similar virus.…
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Counterextension
An orthopaedic treatment in which the upper part of a limb is kept fixed and traction is applied to the lower part of it. An orthopedic procedure consisting of traction on one part of a limb, while the remainder of the limb is held steady: used particularly in the treatment of a fractured femur (thigh…
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Counteraction
The action of one drug which acts against another drug.
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Counteract
To act against something or reduce the effect of something.
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Counsellor
A person who advises and talks with someone about his or her problems.
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Counselling
A method of treating especially psychiatric disorders in which a specialist talks with a person about his or her condition and how to deal with it. Psychological support and advice provided by a trained therapist or health professional. The aim is to help an individual manage a particular personal or family problem: this may be…
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Cough up
To cough hard to expel a substance from the trachea.
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Cough suppressant
An opioid or sedative antihistamine drug such as pholcodine which suppresses the cough reflex.
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