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.
Benign (be nine) Disease that is self limiting and unlikely to have long term effects.Tumour
that does not spread to other parts of the body.
Beriberi Vitamin B deficiency.
Beta blocker A dr eug that blocks the effect of stress
hormone adrenalin on the heart cells.
Bile A substance secreted by the liver and stored
in the gall bladder.
Bilirubin A pigment, yellow in colour produced in the
liver in bile. An increase in the level of bilirbin
in blood signifies jaundice.
Bio-feedback A de-stressing relaxation technique where the
patient learns to control his heart beat, blood pressure,muscle tension.
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