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
Kaolin ( kae o lin ) A type of clay ( aluminium silicate) that is an excellent anti-diarrheal agent; it binds the stool.
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
Kaolin ( kae o lin ) A type of clay ( aluminium silicate) that is an excellent anti-diarrheal agent; it binds the stool.
Knee jerk A test to check the function of the nervous
system. When you tap the tendon in front
of the knee the muscle of the thigh contracts.
Kyphosis (
ky fo sis ) Excessive backward curvature of the spine causing prominence of
spine , hunch back , and shortening of height.
Usually
this is due to disease of the vertebra.
Labyrinth (
lab I rinth ) The three fluid filled semi-circular canals in the inner ear .The
canal have a sensory apparatus which transmits information of the movement of the fluid caused by movement of the head. This helps in maintaining our
balance.
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