GLOSSARY A-Z 38 corneal graft,coronary artery bypass,cramps corticosteroids

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.

Corneal graft (kor ni al) Also called keratoplasty. Treatment of blindness due to corneal opacity

Coronary artery by-pass graft (CABG) In obstruction of coronary arteries a vein or arterial graft is used to bypass the obstruction improving oxygen supply to the heart muscles and thus relieving symptoms

Corticosteroids (kor ti ko ste roid) A substance (hormone) secreted in the body that acts as a stress hormone and can also act as anti- inflammatory hormone

Cramp A painful contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles usually due to prolonged exercise, calcium deficiency (tetany), salt loss, or dehydration

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