GLOSSARY A-Z 48 Disc hernia Diorientation Distal Diuresis

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.

Disc, herniated   (slipped)  A condition in which the soft disc between the vertebrae slips out, letting the vertebra touch nerves. This causes pain Dislocation Loss of function because of change of relationship of articulating bone ends

Disorientation   Loss of awareness of location, time, or own identity This is seen in high fever, longstanding chronic illness, drug treatment, senile dementia, or other mental illness.

Distal   A comparative detail; describing a point as distal means that it is more peripheral to another point

Diuresis   (dai yu re sis) An increase in urine output per unit of time; substances that cause this effect are coffee, tea, alcohol, and drugs called diuretics 


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