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.
Circadian rhythm (ser ka deon) The daily biological rhythm that repeats itself every 24 hours. It controls sleep, temperature, and hormone cycles.
Circulatory system (ser kyu lay tori
sis tern) The network of vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to
all tissues of the body and include heart, arteries, arterioles,
capillaries, venules and veins leading back to the heart
Cirrhosis (se ro sis) Liver damage resulting in liver cell death and replacement with fibrous tissue (scar). The liver is small, firm and irregular. Causes are alcohol excess, viral hepatitis and drugs/toxins.
Claudication (kb di kay shen) Pain in the calf or foot due to lack of blood; comes on with walking, usually following a block in the arteries of the leg
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