Wednesday, June 11, 2014

GLOSSARY A-Z 86 Hot flushes to hydrocele



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.

Hot flush A sensation of warmth and redness of face occurs in women  in the menopausal age group due to hormone imbalance. Hormone replacement  therapy ( HRT) cures this symptom.
Humerus  The  long bone in the upper arms ; it is part of the shoulder  join  ( upper end )  and elbow ( lower end )
Hydatid  cyst  Cysts  formed by  tapeworm in any liver or other parts.

Hydrocele ( hai dro seel )  Collection of fluid between the layers of skin covering the testis. It Leads to enlargement of the scrotum resulting in wide based walk, dragging sensation , and chances of injury due to size.

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