Glossary D

Layman's explanation

Remove all damaged or dead tissue from wound

Used in a sentence

During your operation tomorrow, the doctor will remove all damaged or dead tissue from the wound on your leg to help it to heal.

Layman's explanation

Becoming weaker and less fit due to lack of physical activity or prolonged bed rest

Used in a sentence

Mr Tan has become weaker and less fit due to extended lack of activity and would require rehabilitation therapy to regain his functions.

Layman's explanation

A condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs, potentially causing serious complications if the clot travels to the lungs

Used in a sentence

Our assessment showed you have a blood clot in the deep veins in your leg, it is a serious condition, and you will need to be started on medications.

Degeneration

Layman's explanation

Deterioration of tissues, causing loss of functions

Used in a sentence

Due to his illness, the patient has deterioration of tissues which caused loss of functions.

Demise

Layman's explanation

Bleeding in the brain

Used in a sentence

Mr Tan was hospitalised due to bleeding in the brain.

Dental Clearance

Layman's explanation

Getting approval form a dentist that your oral health is suitable for certain medical procedures or treatments

Used in a sentence

We need the dentists to have a thorough check on your oral health before we start this medication to treat your osteoporosis.

Layman's explanation

Worsen

Used in a sentence

Tom's condition has worsened.

Layman's explanation

Heart becomes enlarged

Used in a sentence

When the heart becomes enlarged, it cannot pump blood effectively.

Layman's explanation

List of things to do and note after you leave the hospital so as to help you recover fully

Used in a sentence

I would like to discuss with you the list of things you can do and note after you leave the hospital so as to help you recover fully.

Layman's explanation

Popped out of its joint

Used in a sentence

We believe your shoulder could have popped out of its joint.

Layman's explanation

In the event of a medical emergency, healthcare providers are instructed not to perform life-saving measures like CPR on the individual

Used in a sentence

In view of the patient’s condition, the family has agreed with the team’s recommendation not to carry out CPR for the patient in the event of his heart stop or if he stops breathing.

Layman's explanation

Change to subsidised/non-private paying which is cheaper

Used in a sentence

I understand you have difficulty paying hospital bills under the private paying ward. Would you like to change to a subsidised ward which is cheaper?

Layman's explanation

Drink liquids

Used in a sentence

Please drink more liquids, such as water, soups or juices to ensure your body has enough water so that you can recover quickly.

Layman's explanation

Slurred speech

Used in a sentence

The speech therapist will help your father with his slurred speech.

Layman's explanation

Swallowing difficulties

Used in a sentence

The speech therapist will help your father with his swallowing difficulties.

Layman's explanation

A voice disorder

Used in a sentence

The patient’s illness may have affected his normal voice.

Layman's explanation

Short of breath or have difficulty breathing

Used in a sentence

If you feel short of breath or have difficulty breathing, please see a doctor immediately.