Wednesday, February 4, 2015

GLOSSARY A-Z 120



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.


Oedipus complex (eede I pus)  A term used by psychoanalysts to denote sexual love of the son for the mother. There is in addition jealousy towards the father. Electra complex denotes a daughter’s desire for her father.
Olfactory   Referring to the sense of smell
Oliguria   Producing only small quantities of urine
Oncology  (on kol e je) The branch of medicine concerned with treatment of tumours

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