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| blood clot | a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells |
| blood pressure | the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health |
| bowel | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus |
| bradycardia | abnormally slow heartbeat |
| brain stem | the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus |
| bronchial | relating to or associated with the bronchi |
| cardiologist | a specialist in the structure and function of the heart |
| cartilaginous | of or relating to cartilage |
| CAT scan | an image produced by scanning |
| central nervous system | the portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord |
| catheter | a thin flexible tube inserted into the body |
| cerebellum | a major division of the vertebrate brain |
| cerumen | a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal |
| chemosis | edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining |
| chemotherapy | the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease |
| chronic | long-lasting or characterized by long suffering |
| clavicle | bone linking the scapula and sternum |
| cognitive | relating to or involving the mental process of knowing |
| common bile duct | a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts |
| concussion | injury to the brain caused by a blow |
| compliance | the act of submitting, usually surrendering power to another |
