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Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) are painful white ulcers in the mouth that appear most often on the tongue, inside the cheeks

Carotene is an orange pigment found in foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, egg yolks, broccoli, and spinach. After they are in

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the heart muscle and the way it pumps. There are different types of cardiomyopathies. And

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways leading to and within the lungs (bronchial tubes). The inflammation may

Chromosomes are part of most types of cells in the body. Each chromosome has a single molecule of DNA. Humans have 46 chromosomes

Cholesterol is an important type of fat (lipid) that is made by the body. It is needed for the body to function. It also is found

Chlamydia (say "kluh-MID-ee-uh") is an infection caused by bacteria. In many cases, it's spread through sexual contact (sexually

Chickenpox (varicella) is an illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body. The blisters burst and

A cesarean section, or C-section, is the surgical delivery of an infant through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is made within the inner fluid chambers (ventricles) of the brain and flows through tubes (ducts) to