Letter C
CYTOTOXIC
Usually refers to cytotoxic edema, or edema related to cell death. This usually occurs as a result of stroke. It is different than vasogenic edema that usually occurs from infection or tumor.
CYSTITIS
Inflammation of the bladder.
CYSTIC DUCT
“Tube” that drains bile (gallbladder liquid).
CYST ASPIRATION
Technique for sucking out fluid from a cyst, using a small needle.
CYST
Fluid/water sac. Simple cyst means sac containing only fluid. Simple cyst is almost always benign. Complex cyst means there is something other than fluid/water and may/may not be related to cancer. Complex cyst can be followed to make sure it does not become cancer.
CSF
Cerebral Spinal Fluid. It is made in the brain by the choroid plexus. It is used as a lubricant for the structure of the brain and spinal cord. If you ever had a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture, the CSF is collected.
CROHN’S DISEASE
Inflammation of intestine. Can involve small intestine or large intestine.
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.
CRICOID
A small bone located behind the trachea or windpipe.
CRANIUM
The head.
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