Sunday, September 18, 2016

Glossary 198 A-Z revisited readers queries


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.



Hodgkins Desease A malignant Desease of enlargement of lymph nodes accompanied by fever
                               And loss of weight.It can be treated by surgery radiotherapy,and chemotherapy
                               Early diagnosis and start of treatment gives the best results.

Hormones.             A chemical substance produced in cells of endocrine glands,released in the 
                               Blood stream,it has a messanger role and influences the the metabolism 
                               Of target cells.The most important is insuline that controls sugar use as energy 
                              By body cells.

Hypertension.       A high blood pressure in the arteries,as measured by a blood pressure instrument
                              Normal BP is 80-120 mm of mercury


Hypnotic.               A drug that Aids and induces sleep.

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