GLOSSARY A-Z 140

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

Respiration   The act of breathing or the process by which we make available air (oxygen) for transfer to hemoglobin and thus tissues. During this process carbon dioxide is also sent out of the body.

Resuscitation (re sus e ta shen)  To restart and restore or assist both heart and lung function in the severely ill or injured  patient

Retention (ri ten shen) Inability to pass urine, seen in those above 60 year with an enlarged prostate

Rhesus factor  This factor was discovered in monkeys. Eighty five per cent of humans are Rh positive. If +ve blood is given to a –ve recipient a second time, there is a severe  reaction. Before transfusion Rh testing should be done along with ABO grouping.

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