GLOSSARY A-Z 67 fistula food poisoning foot drop forensic medicine

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

Fistula (fis  chu la ) An  abnormal opening communicating with an internal mucous membrane lined tube e.g. fistula. It is the result of infection and pus formation. If it persists surgical  treatment is the only option.

Food  poisoning  A server attack of vomiting  and loose motion on eating  contaminated  is the option.

Foot drop   Paralysis of the  extensor group of muscles of the foot  due to injury or other disorders of the nerve supply of these muscles , causes the foot to hang lifelessly at an unusual angle.

Forenseic  medicine  ( for en sik )  That  part of medicine that has to do with crime ( assault , injury , murder ) and its legal implications.

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