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Cerebral atrophy refers to wasting away or loss of brain cells over time. This wasting away of the brain cells may occur in just one part of the brain, or the entire brain as a whole. It leads to reduced brain mass and size, and also a loss of neurological function. This means a loss […]
Cerebral palsy affects the movement and posture of an affected individual. It is referred to as a permanent disorder, meaning it can not be treated per se. It can cause movement and activity limitations in affected individuals. It is caused by non-progressive disturbances in the developing brains of a fetus or infant. While specifically a […]
Chronic Otitis Media refers to recurrent and frequent infections of the middle ear. It may also include chronic fluid and swelling, as well as infection. By definition, it does not heal and could cause permanent damage to the ear. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom […]
Cleft of chin refers to a developmental or growth defect which causes the chin to not fuse together properly. This then creates a cleft, line or fissure as it may be referred to through the middle or midline of the chin. Generally cleft of the chin occurs before birth, and as the fetus is developing, […]
A cleft palate is a split in the roof of the mouth. A cleft lip is when a slit occurs on the upper lip. A cleft palate/lip is one of the most common birth defects. They occur in utero when the palate or lip of the developing fetus fails to fuse together as they should. […]
Clinodactyly is a congenital condition and one an affected individual is born with. It usually occurs on one hand, rather than both. It is the permanent curving or bending of a digit, either a finger or a toe. The exact joint which bends is known as the interphalangeal joint. This usually happens with the 5th […]
Clinodactyly of the 5th finger is the bending of the 5th finger of the hand towards the 4th finger. Minor curvature of the 5th finger is not defined as clinodactyly. It is usually given by an abnormal shape of the 3rd digit or phalange. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part […]
Clubbing of the toes refers to a broadening of the toes. This can look like enlarged tips of the toes, sometimes with a redness or warmth as well. It can also affect the nails of the toes which may start to curve downward or create a softening of the nail beds. It is usually most […]
Coarse facial features refer to the lack of definition of the main features of the face: the brows, nose, lips, mouth, and chin. The features are not clearly defined. Instead, they are rounded and heavy in the face. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, […]