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CHRONIC

CHRONIC:

A medical condition that lasts for more than three months.

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CLAVICLE

CLAVICLE:

The collar bone.

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COCCYX

COCCYX:

A small triangular bone, formed by the fusion of four vertebrae, immediately above the sacrum. Also known as the tail bone.

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COGNITIVE

COGNITIVE:

The type of thinking that refers to the processing of information, as well as the understanding of concepts and reasoning.

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COMA

COMA:

Being in a profoundly unconscious state, unresponsive to one’s environment.

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CONCUSSION

CONCUSSION:

The least serious form of traumatic brain injury. It is also the most common. Symptoms usually are gone within three weeks, but they may last up to a year or even more.

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

CONNECTIVE TISSUE:

Tissue of the body connecting bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles.

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CONSCIOUSNESS

CONSCIOUSNESS:

Being aware of one’s self and one’s environment.

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CONTINENT

CONTINENT:

Being able to control one’s bowel movements and urinating.

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CONVULSION

CONVULSION:

A seizure or an involuntary contraction of voluntary muscles.

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CONTUSION

CONTUSION:

A bruise. Damage to tissue allowing blood to enter the area surrounding the injury.

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Computed tomography, computer assisted tomography or computer axial tomography is a medical imaging technology using tomography. Tomography is a process for obtaining images by sections or sectioning. This process uses x-ray slice data created by using an x-ray source that rotates around the object within the portions of the patient’s body being viewed. Sophisticated software programs, using algorithms, process the data and create high resolution images used by physicians for diagnostic purposes.

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DECOMPRESSION

DECOMPRESSION:

When referring to spinal injuries, this is medical procedure to lessen pressure on the spinal cord, nerve roots and/or spinal nerves. This can be done through a manipulative or surgical procedure.

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DECUBITUS

DECUBITUS:

Lying down.

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DECUBITUS ULCER

DECUBITUS ULCER:

Bed sore, skin breakdown or skin opening, usually found in non-ambulatory patients, recovering from surgery or found in the bedridden. The most common areas in which bed sores are found are the hips, buttocks, shoulder blades, heels of the foot and elbows. This can be a very serious problem for the non-ambulatory elderly.

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DEFICIT

DEFICIT:

A decease or deficiency in the quality or amount of functioning.

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DEEP TENDON REFLEX TEST

DEEP TENDON REFLEX TEST:

Frequently used in physical examinations to test the functioning of nerves connected to various muscles. This test uses a technique of striking the tendon attached to a muscle, causing a contraction of the muscle or a reflex action, assuring the reflex arc is intact.

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DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE (DDD)

DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE (DDD):

Degeneration of the intervertebral discs of the spine is caused by the dehydration of the jelly like substance making up the interior portion of each disc. DDD is often the result of accidents or trauma, such as auto accidents, but it can also be the result of simple lifting or the aging process. DDD causes chronic lower back pain, as well as pain in the hips, buttocks and thighs. It can result in muscle weakness in the knees. Although many times DDD can be treated conservatively, sometimes surgery is required, including a discectomy or spinal fusion.

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DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE

DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE:

This is a condition caused by abnormal wear to the cartilage covering various joints. It is also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis. The causes are trauma, infections, and genetics. Treatment includes exercise, rest, heat, braces for resulting muscle weakness, weight loss and medication and supplements.

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DENERVATION

DENERVATION:

The blocking of a nerve pathway by trauma, degeneration or surgery.

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DIAGNOSIS

DIAGNOSIS:

The process of identifying or determining the nature or cause of a disease or disorder, or the process of distinguishing one disease or disorder from another.

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DIFFUSE BRAIN INJURY

DIFFUSE BRAIN INJURY:

Damage to the brain over a widespread area. It is one of the more common and devastating types of brain injury. It is most frequently caused by severe head trauma.

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