Wednesday, October 23, 2013

GLOSSARY A-Z 54 EKG Electromyogram Electrocution Elephantiasis


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.

EKG,  same as  ECG
Electrocution   ( I lek tro  kyu shen )  Death due contact with  high  voltage electric current
Electromyogram  ( EMG) ( i  lek tro mio gram) Electric wave record muscle activity
Elephantiasis Due to filaria cause thickening of skin( like elephants) results from bloking of lymphatics

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