TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Concussion An immediate and transient alteration in brain function. PRONUNCIATION: con-CUS-sion.... C 3/06/2026
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 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Contact sports precautions Recommendations for when to return to activities after a traumatic injury.... C 3/06/2026
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 3/06/2026
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 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Contralateral On the opposite side. Ipsilateral refers to the same side.... C 3/06/2026
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 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller COPD See Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... C 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Coronary artery dissection The separation of the coronary arterial wall.... C 3/06/2026
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 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cosmesis The preservation, restoration, or enhancement of physical appearance... C 3/06/2026
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 3/06/2026
