Glossary
Adenoma: General term for a benign tumor of a glandCT scan: Computerized Tomography Scan
Hypoglycemia: Abnormally low blood sugar
Meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, with both mental and motor symptoms.
Amenorrhea: Absence of menstruation
Oligomenorrhoea: Infrequent periods
Osteoporosis: A disease in which bones become thin, weak and are easily fractured.
Osteopenia: It refers to bone density that is lower than normal peak density but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis.
Perimetry: Measurement of a person's field of vision
Polyuria: Excessive urination
Polydipsia: Excessive thirst
Parturition: Child birth
