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CORTEX

The outer surface of the brain that consists of gray matter.

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CORTICAL

Refers to a process of the brain cortex.

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CORTICAL LAMINAR NECROSIS

Used to describe the appearance of the brain surface that has been subjected to injury.  It is part of the normal healing process.

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COSTOPHRENIC ANGLES

The lower outer corners of the lungs.

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COUP

Refers to the brain injury that occurs at the site of impact or trauma.

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CRANIAL

Of or referring to the cranium.

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CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS

An abnormal condition where the sutures of the skull are fused too early in childhood.  A suture is the point where two pieces of bone meet and are fused, or "zipped-up", together. This process can cause an abnormal shape of the skull.

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CRANIUM

The head.

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CRICOID

A small bone located behind the trachea or windpipe.

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CRICOPHARYGEUS MUSCLE

A muscle sphincter located high in the esophagus that squeezes and opens to allow food and drink to pass into the esophagus or swallowing tube.