Monday, September 26, 2016

Glossary A-Z 199 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.


Hydrocele. A collection of fluid within a sac, commonly seen in the sac surrounding
                  The testis in the scrotum.needs surgical treatment.


Immune.    A person who has antibodies in his system against an organism,this immunity
                  Occurs because of previous infection or vaccination against the organism.

Infarction.  The death of tissue due to stoppage of blood supply to the part.Term used
                   Most often for the heart due coronary artery Desease.

Infestation.  Conditions where parasitic organisms(lice,worms fungi) grow on or under the skin
                    Or deeper tissues & organs.

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