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.
Embolism ( em be liz em ) Block in an artery by solid material originating elsewhere. It is usually due to blood clot , tumour cells , materials from abscess , or fat embolus
Embryo ( em bri o ) An organism growing in the uterus after fertilisation. It is called an embryo till week eight. There after it is called fetus.
Emetic ( e me tic ) A drug that induces vomiting
Emphysema (em pai eema ) The collection of air in lungs due to enlarged air filled cavities called alveolli there is as a result poor air exchange in lungs.
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