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.
Nuclear medicine The use of radio isotopes in medicine. It is used for diagnosis as well as treatment.
Nucleus ( nu kle us ) The central dark body in a cell.
It contains chromosomes with the genetic information in the genes.
Nullipara ( nul i pera ) A Woman who has not delivered a baby so far.
Numbness Loss of sensation in a part of the
body due to pressure or injury to a peripheral nerve
Nutrition (nu tri shen) The total process of eating and digesting to
maintain health. It is also the study of the value content of different foods.
Nymphomania (nimf e ma nea)
Excessive desire in the female for sexual intercourse. This is usually due to a lack of development of ability for
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