Glossary 168 A-Z wasserman-whitlow

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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

Wasserman test   Blood  test for detecting syphilis.

Weaning   The gradual changing from milk feed to other solid/semi-sold cereal based foods.

Whiplash injury   An injury of the cervical spine which  occurs in motor accident , or with sudden increase  or decreased speed in accidents.

Whitlow   An infection of a finger see also  paronychia

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