C-spine

Definitions

noun A neckbrace.
noun The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.
verb To immobilize a person's neck and head.
abbreviation cervical spinal immobilization

From cervical + spine

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