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♥Short sightdness is also known as Myopia

♥Short sightdness uses Concave lensss

♥Long sightdness is also known as Hypermetropia

♥Long sightdness is corrected by using Convex lens

♥A condition in which one is not able to see both near and distant objects is known as Pressbyopia

♥Both convex and concave lens is used to correct the eyesight of a person suffering from Pressbyopia

♥An inflammation of the thin membrance that covers the black part of the eye is called Conjunctivitis

♥Acute conjuctivitis is commonly known as black eye

♥How many bones an adult human body has206

♥Blood vessels that carry blood from heart to different parts of the body are called arteries 

♥Blood vessels that carry blood from different organs to the heart are known as Veins

♥The main artery of the body is the Arota

♥Muscles of the heart are calledCardiac muscles

♥In a human body,about how many muscles are there 650

♥A break in the continuity of a bone is called a Fracture

♥A progressive weakening of muscles is called Muscular dystrophy

♥Damage to a nerve is termd as Neuropathy

♥Biceps are the muscles of the Arm

♥Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquito

♥There are how many types of Malaria Three

♥BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette Guerin.

♥An infection of the gums involving margin of the teeth with the gum is known as Pyorrhoea

♥Drugs which reduce tension,anxiety,depression,etc. are known as Tranquillizers

♥A swelling of the thyroid gland is known as Goitre

♥Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria

♥Plague was also known as Black death

♥AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

♥Diseases which spread by contact are called Contagious diseases

♥Scarlet fever is caused by Strepto coccus

♥The sterilization technique carried out on men is Vasectomy

♥The ability of a living creature to resist the attack of diseases is known as Immunity

♥How many senses a human being has Five

♥Medical practioners without valid licence are called Quacks

♥In a human baby,teething process starts from the age Seven months

♥A method of treating cancer or tumor growth using chemicals is known as Chemotherapy

♥Meningitis is caused by Neisseria meningitis

♥Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetane

♥Leukemia is commonly known as Blood Cancer

♥An area of pus formation within the lung is called Lung abscess

♥Meningitis is an infection of Head and spinal cord

♥A sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain can cause a Stroke

♥A hereditary lack of pigment in the skin,hair & eyes is known as Albinism

♥Psoraisis is an inherited disease of Skin,nails and joints

♥A fungus is a Microscopic plant

♥A condition in which both eyes do not point in the same direction is called Squint