See Dilatation and Curettage. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Cystostomy?
It is the surgical placement of a drainage opening in the bladder. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Cystoscopy?
It is the examination of the urethra and bladder using a long, thin, fiber-optic tube. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
It is an inherited disorder in which the lungs are prone to infection, and fats and other nutrients cannot be absorbed into the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Cystectomy?
It is surgical removal of the bladder; the bladder is often replaced with a short length of small intestine. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Cyst?
It is a lump filled with either fluid or soft material, occurring in any organ or tissue; may occur for a number of reasons but is usually harmless unless its presence disrupts organ or tissue function. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Cyanosis?
It is a bluish discoloration of the skin, caused by low levels of oxygen in the blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is CVS?
See Chorionic villus sampling. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Curettage?
It is the use of a sharp, spoonlike instrument (a curet) to scrape away tissue that is abnormal or to obtain a sample that can be analyzed. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Culture?
It is the artificial growth of cells, tissue, or microorganisms such as bacteria in a laboratory. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org