GLOSSARY

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A

Arrhythmia - Irregular or missed heartbeat.

B

Biopsy - Removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic study.

C

Cataract - Cloudiness of the eye lens.

D

Dysuria - Difficulty or pain urinating.

E

Engorgement - Congested; filled with fluid.

F

Fasting Blood Sugar - Blood test to evaluate the amount of sugar in the blood following a time period of fasting.

G

Glucose-Tolerance Test - Blood test done to evaluate the body's response to sugar.

H

Heartburn - Discomfort or pain that occurs in the chest. Often occurs after eating.

I

Insulin - Peptide hormone made by the pancreas. It promotes the use of glucose.

J

Jaundice - Yellow staining of the skin, sclera (eyes) and deeper tissues of the body. Caused by excessive amounts of bilirubin. Treated with phototherapy.

K

Kidney Stones - Small mass or lesion found in the kidney or urinary tract. Can block the flow of urine.

L

Laparoscopy - Minor surgical procedure performed for tubal ligation, diagnosis of pelvic pain or diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.

M

Melanoma - Pigmented mole or tumor. It may or may not be cancerous.