Medical Terminology and Concepts

Inflammation of the Liver:

• The clinical term for inflammation of the liver is Hepatitis.
• Important to note any abbreviations relevant to the study of liver health.

Common Abbreviations in Medical Terms:

• OD: Oculus Dexter (right eye).
• AS: Auris Sinistra (left ear).
• AC: Ante Cibum (before meals).
• PC: Post Cibum (after meals).

Organ Producing Insulin:

• The pancreas is the organ located under the stomach that produces insulin.

Breakdown of Fat Globules:

• The process of breaking down fat globules in the digestive system is known as Emulsification.
• Bile acids help emulsify fats before enzymes can effectively digest them.

Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones:

• Progesterone is produced by the ovaries (in females).
• Testosterone is produced by the testes (in males).
• Androgens are hormones produced by the adrenals and testes.
• Estrogen is primarily produced by the ovaries.

Vision Defects:

• Farsightedness: A condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than close ones; medically known as Hyperopia.
• Nearsightedness: A condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects are blurry; known as Myopia.
• Presbyopia: Age-related condition characterized by the gradual loss of the eye's ability to focus on nearby objects.
• Diplopia: A condition of double vision; where a person sees two images instead of one.

Research Encouragement:

• Students are encouraged to do further research on specific topics like vision defects to enhance their understanding.