GLOSSARY A-Z 9
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 understanding.
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 understanding.
Asepsis (ay sep sis )
Techniqe and procedures to free
the environment from bacteria. This
allows safe surgical procedures to be performed.
Asthma Breathing disorder due to narrowing of air tubes to lungs .
Astigmatism (estig mai tizm ) Distortion of the curve of the cornea or lens
of the eye in more than one plane, leading
to blurred vision corrective are
required.
Athlete’s foot Chronic skin infection of the foot seen in
athletes due to fungi. This occurs
because of wearing footwear for
long periods or sharing showers and changing rooms where infection can be transmitted.
Audiogram A record of the
hearing ability of the ear.
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