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Glossary

ECG: ECG stands for electrocardiogram, which measures the electrical activity of the heart.

Gerota’s Fascia: Also called renal fascia, this is a connective tissue layer that encapsulates the kidneys and adrenal glands.

Hemophilia: A disorder in which blood doesn't clot normally.

Kidney Function Test (KFT): Analysis of blood and urine samples for the evaluation of kidney (renal) function. 

Liver Function Test (LFT): This blood test evaluates the function of the liver by estimating certain enzymes present in the serum.

Metastasis: The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from the primary site of cancer.

Peritoneum: A serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Urinalysis: Analytical testing of the urine to determine its physical properties and chemical components.

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