GLOSSARY A-Z 153

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.


Tendonitis( asimtennis ) causes injury  resulting  in pain and tenderness in this negion. It can also be caused by other repetitive tasks. Treatment  is local heat application and NSAID.

Terminal condition   Any condition for which there is no cure

Testis   The male gonad which produces , sperm and male hormones ( testosterone )

Testosterone   The male sex hormone. The amount produced is controlled by the hormone of the pituitary. At  puberty there is an  increase in  production of testosterone .

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