Bone marrow aspiration procedure used to remove a sample of bone marrow, usually from the rear hip bone, for examination under the microscope. Go to top of page C Cardiac pertaining to the heart. Catheter small, flexible plastic tube inserted into a portion of the body to administer or remove fluids. CBC complete blood count. Determines whether the proper number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are presents in the patient's blood.
Central line see central venous catheter.
Chemotherapy drug or combination of drugs designed to kill cancerous cells. Chronic persisting for a long time. Clinical trial a study of the effectiveness of a drug or treatment. CMV see cytomegalovirus. CNS central nervous system.