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.
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.
Edema (also spelt oedema) (i dee ma) Any collection of fluid within body tissces. Injury is the most common cause of local fluid collection. Others are inflammation due to any cause, heart disease, and kidney disease. The last two produce generalised fluid retention
EEG (Electro encephalogram) (i lec tro en ke fae lo gram) A record of the electric activity of the brain. Abnormal activity can indicate the cause of epilepsy
Effusion Collection of fluid in closed spaces within the body, such as, joint cavity, peritoneal cavity, or pleural space.
Ego
According to Freud one of the three parts of your psychologic self (id/ego, superego. It is the mediator between your unconscious self and the moral motivated self.
Ejaculation (i jak Ia shen) The ejection of semen at the high point of intercoursr
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