Wednesday, March 6, 2013

GLOSSARY 21 Medical TERMS



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.

Burn     Injury to the skin by heat
 .
Bursa       (ber sa)   A small sac near a joint filled with fluid to ease movement ; it can get inflamed.

Caesarean section     (si  zarian)    Delivery of the  baby through an abdominal incision. This may be undertaken if
-        If mother’s birth canal is small.
-        The baby or placemta , are in an  abnormal position.
-        When the baby or mother’s ill health  dictates immediate delivery.

Calcium      (kal si yum)  The main mineral in bone. It is essential for muscle contraction , never impulse transmission and blood clotting.

Calcium channel blockers       Sustances that slow the entry of caicium into cells and thus reduce contraction. They are useful in abgina and hypertension

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