Wednesday, May 8, 2013

GLOSSARY 30 Chlorhexadine- Cholecystectomy


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.
Chlorhexidine   Disinfectant that is used to clean wounds.

Chloroquine (klor e kwin) An anti-malarial used in areas is endemic
                      for prevention

Cholecystectomy Operation for removal of dseseased gall bladder.

Cholera (kol e ra)  Acute infection of intestines with V.Cholerae.
                               resulting in severe diarrhea & vomiting.
                               Prevention is with observing food &; water    safety rules

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