Glossary C

Glossary C

The term "cavity" in the context of psychology does not have a specific meaning or usage. It is primarily a medical term referring to a hollow space or hole, often used in the context of dental health or anatomical descriptions.

CBT --->'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy'

CCK is the acronym of Cholecystokinin refers to hormone released by the duodenum in response to food distention; a peptide hormone released by the intestines that may be involved in feelings of satiation after eating.

CD --->Conduct Disorder

- CD (Conduct Disorder) : CD or Conduct disorder is a syndrome marked by chronic disregard for the rights of others, including specific behaviors, such as stealing, lying, cheating, and engaging in acts of violence; a disorder in which a child or adolescent repetitively and persistently violates either the basic rights of others or major societal norms or rules. It is a development-related disorder that involves repeated violations of the rights of others and society's norms and laws; the childhood precursor of Antisocial personality disorder in adulthood.

CD4-T cell count refers to the test that can determine the T-helper white blood cell count, which will show how well a person’s immune system is controlling HIV.

CDD which is the acronym of Childhood Disintegrative Disorder refers to a Pervasive developmental disorder in which the child develops normally for the first years (basic skills in social interactions, language, and/or movement) and then starts to lose language, social, and motor skills, as well as other adaptive functions, that include bowel and bladder control.

Ceasarean section refers to a method of childbirth in which the neonate is delivered through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen. Ceasarean is also spelled Cesarean.