Glossary

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Cisgender

Individuals who have a match between the gender they were assigned at birth, their bodies, and their personal identity. Non-transgender.

Clinical Trial

A medical study to determine whether a new drug or drug combination, assay, device, or procedure is safe and/or effective. To learn more about the clinical trial process and different clinical trial phases, click here: http://betablog.org/guide-clinical-trials-part-i-understanding-clinical-studies/

Clock(ed)

The act of finding out information.

Co-Pay

A form of medical cost-sharing in a health insurance plan that requires the member to pay a fixed dollar amount for each visit to a doctor or for a specific service. This fee is pre-set; it will be specified in the health insurance policy and also may be listed on the insurance card.

Coin

Money, cash

Colonoscopy

A visual exam of the large intestine (rectum and colon) performed with a flexible fiberoptic scope. Colonoscopies can be performed as a screening test for colon cancer, and may be used to diagnose and treat other conditions.

Covered Services

The medical services, procedures, prescription drugs and other healthcare services that your insurer pays for under your plan. Keep in mind that not all care is covered. For instance, some plans will not pay for medications that are available over the counter. And, even if a service is covered, you may still need to pay a co-payment or co-insurance, request pre-authorization, or get a referral from your primary care physician before your insurer will pay. Your policy should contain a detailed list of what is and is not covered.

CT Scan

Sometimes called a CAT scan; x-ray technology is used to provide detailed pictures of the inside of the body. A CT scan generates a clearer image than a regular x-ray.