Carotid Artery
Carotid Arteries The four carotid arteries carries oxygenated blood to the head. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions: Blockage
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Cecum
Cecum (Caecum) A pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines.. Synonyms: Blind gut Symptoms: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding. Conditions: Cancer, Cecal Volvulus, Typhlitis
Chest
Chest The upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, enclosing the heart and lungs. Synonyms: Breast, Torso, Trunk, Thorax Symptoms: Pain, Shortness of Breath, Conditions: Heart attack, Chest Infection, Heartburn, Chrondocalcinosis, Pneumonia, Pleurisy
Cochlea
Cochlea The part of the inner ear where the nerve endings are to be found, which transmit information about sound to the brain. Synonyms: internal ear, modiolus, labyrinth, organ of Corti Symptoms: Fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, hyperacusis, diplacusis Conditions: Acoustic neuroma, Menière’s disease
Cochlear Nerve
Cochlear Nerve The cranial nerve runs from the inner ear to the brain stem and is largely responsible for hearing. Synonyms:. Acoustic Nerve, Auditory Nerve Symptoms: Inflammation, Infection Conditions: Vestibular labyrinthitis, Stroke
Colon
Colon The lower and bigger half of the bowels in which water is removed from faeces. .
Corns
Corns Thick, hardened layers of skin that form when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. Synonyms:. Carbuncle
Dactyl
Dactyl A finger or toe. Synonyms: Digit
Deltoid
Deltoid The main muscle in the shoulder – it is made up of three parts – the anterior, the lateral and the posterior. It runs from the shoulder blade to the collarbone. Synonyms: Symptoms: Tightness, weakness, limited movement, swelling and bruising. Conditions: Strain and tear