GLOSSARY A-Z 154

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

Tetanus    Disease  caused by contamination of wounds by tetanus bacteria. These are  present in the soil.

Tetany  Muscle cramps caused by low blood cacium

Thoracotomy  The opening  of the chest  for any surgical procedure

Thymus   A Gland situated in the midline behind the sternum. It is a part of the immune system and produces T Lymphocytes

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