TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Concussion An immediate and transient alteration in brain function. PRONUNCIATION: con-CUS-sion.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Conjunctiva The clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera. Pronunciation: CON-junc-TI-va.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Contact sports precautions Recommendations for when to return to activities after a traumatic injury.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Continuous venovenous hemodialysis (CVVH) A mode of slowly delivering hemodialysis that combines convection and diffusion using a filter to remove solutes and fluids.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Contraindication Anything (including a symptom or medical condition) that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment or procedure because it may be harmful. PRONUNCIATION: con-tra-DIK-shun.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Contralateral On the opposite side. Ipsilateral refers to the same side.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Contrecoup A type of acceleration-deceleration injury that occurs to brain tissue at a site opposite the original impact. PRONUNCIATION: CON-tre-coo (the P is silent).... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller COPD See Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Coronary artery dissection The separation of the coronary arterial wall.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Corpus callosum A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two cerebral hemispheres. PRONUNCIATION: COR-pus cal-LO-sum.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cosmesis The preservation, restoration, or enhancement of physical appearance... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Costochondral separation An injury that occurs when one or more ribs separate from their adjoining cartilage. Also referred to as a separated rib. PRONUNCIATION: COS-to-CHON-dral.... C Jun 3, 2026
