Glossary A-Z 145

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 understandin

Sarcoma ( saar ko ma )  A malignant tumour (cancer)  in bone cartilage or muscle

Scab  The dried  serum and blood at the site of skin injury. The healing process starts under the scab  and it separates when the healing is complete.

Scabies (ska beeza )  An  itching rash due to a fungus that burrows under the skin.

Scar (S- kar )  The mark left after the healed wound or disease process

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