| contraindication |
A situation that prevents use of a certain medication (for instance, using two drugs that have the same toxicity).
Ãâó: www.thebody.com/hivnews/aidscare/dec97/pullout.htm...
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| control group |
In a clinical trial, the group that does not receive the new treatment being studied. This group is compared to the group that receives the new treatment, to see if the new treatment works.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| 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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