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.
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.
Basal metabolic rate (BMR) A measure of oxyen used up and thus the energy used, while at rest.
BCG Vaccine (Bacille Cacille Guerine) A special tuberculosis bacillus weakened so that its introduction into the body produces protection from tuberculosis without producing the disease.
Bed bug A small blood sucking insect that lives in cots and mattresses.It can produce relapsing fever.
Bed sore Prolonged lying on your back when ill produces prolonged pressure on the skin of the back.The skin on the sacrum and heels receive pressure from superficial bones as well.The sore breaks out and an ulcer froms.
Bed wetting Childhood disorder,also called enuresis.
Bell’s palsy This is a disorder of the facial never leading to paralysis of one half of muscles of the face. The eye does not close and the mouth is deviated to the unparalysed side.About 70 per cent of paitients recover completely.
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