Glossary A-Z 166

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.

Virus ( vy res)  Very small disease causing causing  agents . They are only visible in living  cells under a powerful  electron  microscope. They cannot multiply in dead cells.

Vertigo feeling of spinning in head loss of balance due in some cases due to semi-cercular canal ear disorder

Vitiligo   ( vit  li go ) Loss of normal  skin colour.

Vocal cords  Two membranes in the larynx. Sound is produced when air passing through these membranes set them vibrating.

Wart    A firm , rough growth on the surface of skin , also called verruca. It can occur on the hands or any

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