GLOSSARY A-Z 62 Facal paralysis fainting fallopian tube

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.

Facial paralysis ( see Bell’s palsy)

Fainting      Loss of consciousness. Usually due to low blood supply to the brain cells .The most common cause is low blood pressure.

Fallopian tube    A muscle tube four inches long which is open at one end.  At this end it has  finger like extensions , that help to guide the ovum  from the ovary into  the open end . The ovum is  then conveyed through its other  end into the uterine cavity.

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