GLOSSARY A-Z 85 Heridity-Hetrograft

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.


Heredity ( he red iti ) Mental and physical characterstics  that are passed on to off spring .This is through genes in the chromosome

of the cell

Hermaphrodite ( her ma fro dyt ) A person with both male and female gonands ; an error of development

Hernia ( her nea )  A protrusion of an organ through the wall which contains it. It is not dangerous by itself but serious complication can occur. 
Heterograft  Transfer of tissues from one species to another.

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