Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
772
Introduction to Health Science
commode hat a measuring device for urine that
is placed under the toilet seat before the patient
urinates
Common Rule a set of regulations adopted in
common by a number of federal agencies to ensure
the safety of testing on human subjects
communication the act of sharing a message,
thought, or idea so that it is accurately received and
understood
communication barrier anything that blocks or
interferes with the exchange of information
communication style a person’s preferred method
for exchanging information, which includes words,
tone of voice, and nonverbal signals
compact bone dense structure made of bone cells
lined up close together to withstand stress
compassion sympathy for the distress of others
accompanied by a desire to help
compensation time time off given to an employee in
place of overtime pay
competent capable
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) a
term that describes healthcare practices, products,
and supplements that are not a part of Western
medicine
compliance adherence and observation of guidelines
computerized patient record an early version of the
EHR that contains patient information for a single
organization
concentration a term that describes how much of a
drug is in a specifi c volume of liquid
condylar term that describes joints that can bend,
straighten, and move side to side
confi dentiality the legally protected right of patients
to have their personal and medical information kept
private
congenital a term that describes a disorder present
from birth
conscious being aware of surroundings or of
different attitudes
consistency degree of fi rmness, density, viscosity, or
resistance to movement or separation of parts
consultant a person who provides professional advice
contact precautions practices used when an infection
can be spread by direct or indirect contact with a
patient or his or her environment
contagious able to spread easily from one person to
another
contamination the unwanted presence of harmful
substances or microorganisms
continuing education units (CEUs) measures used
to quantify the time spent on additional coursework
that an individual must complete to renew his or
her license
continuity of care record (CCR) record that contains
a standardized summary of the most relevant and
timely health information about a patient
continuous compression resuscitation (CCR) a type
of CPR that involves using only chest compressions
contract a legally binding agreement between two or
more people or agencies
contraindicated a term that means that a patient has
a particular condition that makes normal care tasks
uncomfortable or dangerous for him or her
controlled substance a powerful medication that
must be dispensed according to strict rules from the
government
conversion factor a numerical value that represents
how much ingredients must be adjusted for a
revised recipe; new yield ÷ old yield = conversion
factor
copay an out-of-pocket fee paid by a person with
health insurance at the time a covered service, such
as an offi ce visit or a prescription, is received
cornea a transparent tissue through which light enters
the eye
coronary relating to the arteries that supply blood to
the heart
cover letter a message sent with a résumé to
introduce the job applicant and give the reasons he
or she is applying for a particular job; also called a
letter of application
cranial a directional term used to talk about a point
closer to the head
cranial cavity the part of the dorsal cavity that
contains the brain
cranial nerves 12 pairs of nerves that provide
connections from the brain to the head and neck
credentials documents proving a person’s
qualifi cations for a particular occupation
criminal law the branch of law that aims to protect
individuals and society by defi ning certain actions
as crimes, or offenses against society
cross-contamination the transfer of harmful
substances from one object or surface to another
cultural competence the ability to interact effectively
with people of different cultures
cultural differences variations among people that
arise from nationality, ethnicity, race, and family
backgrounds and which affect beliefs, practices,
behavior, and expectations
cultural diversity term that describes differences
in age, gender, physical and intellectual abilities,
sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity that infl uence
what we believe, the way we think, and what we do
customer objections concerns, doubts, or other
reasons a customer gives for not making a purchase
cytoplasm a semifl uid structure contained within
the walls of a cell in which chemical reactions take
place
D
danger zone the range of temperature from 40°F to
140°F at which bacteria grow most rapidly to the
levels that cause food poisoning
data facts about a specifi c topic, which are used for
reference or analysis
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Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
772
Introduction to Health Science
commode hat a measuring device for urine that
is placed under the toilet seat before the patient
urinates
Common Rule a set of regulations adopted in
common by a number of federal agencies to ensure
the safety of testing on human subjects
communication the act of sharing a message,
thought, or idea so that it is accurately received and
understood
communication barrier anything that blocks or
interferes with the exchange of information
communication style a person’s preferred method
for exchanging information, which includes words,
tone of voice, and nonverbal signals
compact bone dense structure made of bone cells
lined up close together to withstand stress
compassion sympathy for the distress of others
accompanied by a desire to help
compensation time time off given to an employee in
place of overtime pay
competent capable
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) a
term that describes healthcare practices, products,
and supplements that are not a part of Western
medicine
compliance adherence and observation of guidelines
computerized patient record an early version of the
EHR that contains patient information for a single
organization
concentration a term that describes how much of a
drug is in a specifi c volume of liquid
condylar term that describes joints that can bend,
straighten, and move side to side
confi dentiality the legally protected right of patients
to have their personal and medical information kept
private
congenital a term that describes a disorder present
from birth
conscious being aware of surroundings or of
different attitudes
consistency degree of fi rmness, density, viscosity, or
resistance to movement or separation of parts
consultant a person who provides professional advice
contact precautions practices used when an infection
can be spread by direct or indirect contact with a
patient or his or her environment
contagious able to spread easily from one person to
another
contamination the unwanted presence of harmful
substances or microorganisms
continuing education units (CEUs) measures used
to quantify the time spent on additional coursework
that an individual must complete to renew his or
her license
continuity of care record (CCR) record that contains
a standardized summary of the most relevant and
timely health information about a patient
continuous compression resuscitation (CCR) a type
of CPR that involves using only chest compressions
contract a legally binding agreement between two or
more people or agencies
contraindicated a term that means that a patient has
a particular condition that makes normal care tasks
uncomfortable or dangerous for him or her
controlled substance a powerful medication that
must be dispensed according to strict rules from the
government
conversion factor a numerical value that represents
how much ingredients must be adjusted for a
revised recipe; new yield ÷ old yield = conversion
factor
copay an out-of-pocket fee paid by a person with
health insurance at the time a covered service, such
as an offi ce visit or a prescription, is received
cornea a transparent tissue through which light enters
the eye
coronary relating to the arteries that supply blood to
the heart
cover letter a message sent with a résumé to
introduce the job applicant and give the reasons he
or she is applying for a particular job; also called a
letter of application
cranial a directional term used to talk about a point
closer to the head
cranial cavity the part of the dorsal cavity that
contains the brain
cranial nerves 12 pairs of nerves that provide
connections from the brain to the head and neck
credentials documents proving a person’s
qualifi cations for a particular occupation
criminal law the branch of law that aims to protect
individuals and society by defi ning certain actions
as crimes, or offenses against society
cross-contamination the transfer of harmful
substances from one object or surface to another
cultural competence the ability to interact effectively
with people of different cultures
cultural differences variations among people that
arise from nationality, ethnicity, race, and family
backgrounds and which affect beliefs, practices,
behavior, and expectations
cultural diversity term that describes differences
in age, gender, physical and intellectual abilities,
sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity that infl uence
what we believe, the way we think, and what we do
customer objections concerns, doubts, or other
reasons a customer gives for not making a purchase
cytoplasm a semifl uid structure contained within
the walls of a cell in which chemical reactions take
place
D
danger zone the range of temperature from 40°F to
140°F at which bacteria grow most rapidly to the
levels that cause food poisoning
data facts about a specifi c topic, which are used for
reference or analysis

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