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.
Calculus (kal
kyu lus ) A stone formed inside a hollow
tube like intestine , ureters ( ureteric calculus ) , or bile duct ( biliary
calculus).
Calllus ( kal us )
An area of skin that becomes thickened due to use and pressure.
Also new
bone around healing fractured ends of bone .
Calorie (kal a ri ) A unit of energy
for measuring the value of food.
Cancer (kan
ser ) Uncontrolled multiplication of cells in any body part or organ. It destroys healthy tissue near it and
spreads to distant organs by entering the lymphatics and blood stream.
Cancer screening The most important factor that ensures good
results and cure in cancer treament is early detection .
Thus the need for
screening with blood test , X-ray and examination
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