Health Glossary

Plain-language explanations of common medical terms you may hear during a visit.

• HbA1c — your average blood sugar over the last three months
• ECG — a quick, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity
• TMT — a treadmill test that checks the heart during exercise
• OPD — outpatient department, for visits that don't need admission
• IPD — inpatient department, for admitted patients