cord compression

collocation in English

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cord
noun
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/kɔːd/us
/kɔːrd/
(a length of) rope or string made of ...
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compression
noun[U]
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/kəmˈpreʃ.ən/us
/kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
the act of pressing something into a smaller space or putting pressure on it from different sides until it ...
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With partialcordcompressionfeto-placental circulation does not stop totally.
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These are defined as fractures, radiotherapy to bone, hypercalcaemia of malignancy, orthopaedic surgery and spinalcordcompression.
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What is the effect ofcordcompressionon fetal oxygenation?
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This degree ofcordcompressionwas, however, associated with a fall in fetal oxygen uptake.
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These observations may be relevant in the context ofcordcompressionin labour.
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Spinalcordcompressionas a cause of immobility may be easily missed.
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Benner calls this "pattern recognition" and comments that this is particularly important in oncology nursing where subtle symptoms may indicate serious problems such as spinalcordcompression.
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It is also given incordcompression, where a tumor is compressing the spinal cord.
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Spinalcordcompressionis commonly found in patients with metastatic malignancy.
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The median survival of patients with metastatic spinalcordcompressionis about 12 weeks, reflecting the generally advanced nature of the underlying malignant disease.
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Some examples of these complications that are a consequence of bone metastasis are: hypercalcemia, pathological fractures and spinalcordcompression.
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Monochorionic multiples may even become monoamniotic, sharing the same amniotic sac, resulting in risk of umbilicalcordcompressionand entanglement.
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Occasionally, surgery is necessary to control symptoms, such as spinalcordcompressionor bowel obstruction.
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The most common causes ofcordcompressionare tumors, but abscesses and granulomas (e.g. in tuberculosis) are equally capable of producing the syndrome.
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Treatment is either medical to control the symptoms, usually with corticosteroids and cage rest, or surgical to correct the spinalcordcompression.
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In advanced stages of prostate cancer, radiation is used to treat painful bone metastases or reduce spinalcordcompression.
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Back pain is a primary symptom of spinalcordcompressionin patients with known malignancy.
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