Glossary 552

  • Ablation

    Removal of body tissue.

  • Ablation needle

    Special needle that can transport heat into tissue.

  • Ablation process

    Destruction of tissue using an electric current (heat) or cold.

  • Abscess

    Collection of pus in a sealed cavity inside the body.

  • Acetabular roof

    Upper part of the acetabulum (hip joint socket).

  • Acetabulum

    Hip joint socket.

  • Achalasia

    Narrowing of the oesophagus.

  • Acupuncture

    Technique from traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting needles along the meridians.

  • Admission

    Speed of the admissions process - Politeness of the admissions staff

  • Adrenaline

    Hormone that is produced when a person is stressed, afraid, performing extremely strenuous physical activities, or during a ‘fight-or-flight’ response.