Cephalosporin

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cephalo = origin unclear, named after the fungus from which they were first isolated, previously called Cephalosporium. Gr. spora = sowing or seed. Cephalosporins are a group of antibiotics which are…

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Cervix

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L. cervix = neck. Most often used of the neck of the uterus. Cervical also refers to the cervical vertebraes.

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Cheilits

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Gr. chilos = lip, and -itis = inflammation Describes the inflammation of the lips, found in various diseases or syndromes (eg. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome).  

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