Glossary C
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Confusion refers to a change in mental status in which a person is not able to think with his or her usual level of clarity. More often, Confusion leads to the loss of ability to recognize people and or places, or tell time and the date. Feelings of disorientation are common in Confusion, and decision-making ability is impaired. Confusion has multiple causes, including injuries, medical conditions, medications, environmental factors, and substance abuse. Confusion may arise suddenly or develop gradually over time.
Congenital refers to a defect which is existing at or before birth, acquired at birth or during uterine.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia or CAH refers to an inherited endocrine disorder characterized by over-production of the androgen hormone and insufficient production of the cortisol and aldosterone hormones. It affects both males and females and results is an early or inappropriate appearance of male characteristics.
Congenital defect refers to a defect which is existing at or before birth, acquired at birth or during uterine. It is developmental, as a result of either hereditary or environmental influences.
Congenital defects are problems that is present, though not necessarily apparent, at birth; such defects may stem from genetic and prenatal influences or from complications of the birth process.
Congenital problems refers to problems or defects that originate during prenatal development in the womb.
Congenital syphilis refers to a syphilis infection acquired by an infant from the mother during pregnancy; a syphilis infection in a newborn baby resulting from transmission from an infected mother.
Congestive heart failure refers to a condition occurring when cardiac output and the ability of the heart to contract severely decline, making the heart enlarge, increasing pressure to the veins, and making the body swell.