Glossary Medical Terms 17

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.

Blood Groups The antigens in the blood  are :
! A
2 B
3 AB
4 O these groups have to be identified before blood transfusion to find an acceptable donar

Blood Pressure The pressure exerted by blood on the wall of the arteries.can be measured with the help of of a
                             Blood pressure instrument.
Blood Sugar The level of sugar in the blood normal values 80-120 mg/lt
Blood Transfusion The giving of blood to patients who have lost blood due to surgery or injuries.

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