Definitions.

In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-

1. (a) “Council” means the 1[2[Telangana] Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse-midwives and Health Visitors Council] established under this Act;
2. (b) 3[XXX]
3. (c) 'Nurse' includes a male nurse;
4. (d) 'Prescribed' means 'prescribed by rules or bye-laws made under this Act';
5. (e) 'Register' means 'a register' maintained under section 5 3[XXX] and 'registered' means registered in accordance with the provisions of 1[that section.]