Glossary
Candida is a yeast-like organism that lives naturally in
small amounts in your mouth, gastrointestinal tract and skin.
Carcinogenic is the term used to describe a substance that
is capable of causing cancer.
Cardiology is the branch of medicine primarily focusing on
the heart, as well as the circulatory system, and involves the diagnosis and
treatment of cardiovascular illnesses.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow pathway of ligament and bones (carpal bones) at the base of the hand.
Cauterising is the process of creating burns on tissue to either close wounds, stop bleeding or to remove part of the body.
Cerebral palsy ranges from mild to severe, and it is a
general term used to describe a group of conditions that cause movement
problems.
The word chakra is derived from a Sanskrit word that means
wheel. It refers to the seven energy centres in our body of which our
consciousness and energy system is composed.
A contraindication refers to the risk of side effects
involved in taking a particular drug or undergoing a certain medical procedure.
Some contraindications are known as absolute contraindications this means
that the client is at severe risk if they take the drug and, therefore, it
shouldnt be prescribed.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a general
term that includes the conditions chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Sufferers
of COPD, which is usually caused by smoking, experience restricted airflow to
the lungs and symptoms include coughing and breathlessness. The best and most
important treatment is to stop smoking.
Crohn's disease is a chronic
inflammatory disease of the intestines, but is closely related to another
chronic inflammatory condition that involves only the colon called ulcerative colitis.
Cyanosis is a severe condition associated with inadequate
oxygen in the blood supply.
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease of the mucus and
sweat glands. It affects mainly the lungs and pancreas, but it can also affect
other parts of the body including the liver, nose and sinuses and reproductive
organs. Normally, cells in these parts of the body make mucus and other
secretions. Sufferers with cystic fibrosis have cells that do not function
correctly, making mucus and secretions thicker than normal.