Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Glossary medical terms 8



Technical terms come up in discussion with your physician at various stages of your meeting/ encounters with him.
 If the meaning of these terms is lost on you, you do not benefit from the discussion.
 It is therefore important that you understand the meaning and content of these terms.
This not only helps you to understand fully what is said but also helps you to ask question to clarify issues raised by your understanding.
 
Given below are the terms which you would come across in the discussion.
They are in alphabetic order to provide ease of access.
Illustrations are also provided to assist undertanding.


Anntioxidant    These protect body cells from free radicals; the products of metabolized oxygen , i.e., vit. E.
Anuria      Disease of the kindly leading to little  to or no urine  being produced, also know as kindly  failure. Needs immediate treatment by a kidney  failure. Needs  immediate  treatment by a kidney physician (nephrologist).
Arrhythmia   (arith mia) Irregular heart beat.
Arthritis     Any  inflammation in a joint.  Present with pain , swelling and reduced mobility of the joint.
Arthoscope       An optical instrument to view to the internal structures  of a joint.This helps disgnosis and surgical correction  within the joint

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