Medical Glossary

Understand medical terminology and blood test abbreviations

Blood Tests

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A comprehensive blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It helps detect anemia, infections, and blood disorders.

Common Test

Lipid Profile

Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood. Includes total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides.

Heart Health

Thyroid Profile (TSH, T3, T4)

Tests thyroid hormone levels to diagnose thyroid disorders. TSH regulates thyroid function; T3 and T4 are hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Hormone Test

Liver Function Test (LFT)

Measures liver enzymes and proteins to assess liver health. Includes ALT, AST, bilirubin, and albumin levels.

Organ Test

Kidney Function Test (KFT)

Evaluates kidney function by measuring creatinine, urea, and eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) levels in blood.

Organ Test

Medical Conditions

Anemia

A condition where there are insufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen throughout the body, causing fatigue and weakness.

Common Condition

Diabetes

A metabolic disorder where blood sugar levels are abnormally high due to insufficient insulin production or usage. Detected by fasting and random blood glucose tests.

Metabolic Disorder

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

A condition where blood vessel pressure is abnormally high (≥140/90 mmHg), increasing risk of heart disease and stroke.

Cardiovascular

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, increasing risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Detected by lipid profile test.

Cardiovascular

Common Abbreviations

RBC

Red Blood Cells - responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body

WBC

White Blood Cells - help fight infections and boost immunity

Hb

Hemoglobin - protein in blood that carries oxygen

Plt

Platelets - blood cells that help with clotting

HDL

High Density Lipoprotein - good cholesterol

LDL

Low Density Lipoprotein - bad cholesterol

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