| contralateral |
the opposite side. For example, during brain surgery for essential tremor, if the surgery is performed on the right side of the brain, the left side of the body will be affected.
Ãâó: www.dbs-stn.org/glossary.asp
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| contraindication |
a reason not to use a course of treatment or medication.
Ãâó: my.webmd.com/content/article/45/1660_51087.htm
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| contracture |
inability to move a joint due to a permanent rigidity or contraction of a muscle.
Ãâó: ymghealthinfo.org/content.asp
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| contraceptive |
Any method, drug, or device that helps prevent conception.
Ãâó: www.sexualcounselling.com/Glossary/Glossaryc.htm
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| contraceptive sponge |
A polyurethane sponge inserted inside the vagina that blocks the opening of the cervix and releases a spermicide thereby helping to protect against unintentional pregnancy.
Ãâó: www.sexualcounselling.com/Glossary/Glossaryc.htm
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