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.
CATARACT Decreased vision due to aging of lens of the eye
CATHETER (kath ee ter)Any tube inserted into the body cavity
to let out fluid or inject fluid.
CAT scan A machine that sends X ray from all angles
and then computer reconstructs a unified image.
Cautery (kau teri) Use of heat to destroy unwanted tissue.
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