Thursday, September 5, 2013

GLOSSARY A-Z 47



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.


Diphtheria (dif thee ria) An acute infectious disease of children
with fever cough and white mrmbrane in throat serious



Dipsomania Addiction to alcohol requires special medical help.



Discharge Loss of fluid or semi-solid through a body opening
can also occur from a wound.
DISEASE A lack of ease produced by pain or fever a term used for
all disorders
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