carbuncle. A phlegmonous inflamation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
carcinoma. A malignant epithelial growth.
cardiac. Pertaining to the heart or cardium.
caries. Molecular bone decay.
carotid. The principle artery of the neck.
cartilage. A non-vascular elastic tissue, softer than bone.
cartilaginous. Partaking of the nature of cartilage.
caseation. Transformation of necrotic tissue into a mass resembling cheese.
caseous. Cheesy.
catheter. A hollow cylinder of silver, rubber or other material designed for passage thru the urethra and other channels.