Atrophy
This is a process when one of the body organs, or part of it, physically wastes away. This usually results from that body part being
Autonomic
That part of the nervous system that controls processes that are not under voluntary control, such as sweating, responses to exercise and digestive processes.
Glossary
The Charity appreciates that hospital specialists will almost inevitably use some medical jargon at times, even when they are trying to explain medical matters in lay terminology. The table below lists many of the medical terms that are likely to be used, from time-to-time, by doctors, when they are talking to patients, or in composing medical correspondence. It is hoped that our explanation of the meaning of these terms throws at least some light on matters.
