The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
Example: they put a catheter in my artery.
en: artère
blood
noun
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
Example: he got a blood transfusion
en: sang
cholesterol
noun
a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but a high proportion in the blood of low-density lipoprotein (which transports cholesterol to the tissues) is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
Example: he has high cholesterol
en: cholestérol
Cold
noun
a common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat become inflamed, typically causing running at the nose, sneezing, a sore throat, and other similar symptoms.
Example: Suzane got a cold.
en: rhume
diabetes
noun
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
Example: she has type 1 diabetes
en: diabète
diarrhea
noun
a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.
Example: she has been having diarrhea for two days now
en: la diarrhée
disease
noun
a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
Example: thousands of people die of heart disease each year.
en: maladie
heart
noun
a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation. In vertebrates there may be up to four chambers (as in humans), with two atria and two ventricles.
Example: he had a heart attack in January.
en: cœur
inflammation / sore
noun
inflammation is the body's immune system's response to an irritant.
Example: he's sore from is baseball game.
en: inflammation
intramuscular
adjective
situated or taking place within, or administered into, a muscle.
Example: vaccine is administered intramuscular
en: intramusculaire
Intravenous
adjective
existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins.
Example: they took his blood intravenously.
en: Intraveineux
liver
noun
a large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes.
Example: he got his liver removed last week.
en: foie
lung
noun
each of the pairs of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sac with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed. Lung are characteristic of vertebrate other than fish, though similar structure are present in some other animal group.
Example: he just got diagnosed with a lung cancer.
en: poumon
medication / drug
noun
A medication is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
Example: this medication helps with digestion.
en: médicament / drogue
needle
noun
a very fine slender piece of metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing.
Example: he is scared of needle.
en: aiguille
pancreatitis
noun
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.
Example: he got diagnosed with pancreatitis.
en: pancréatite
stethoscope
noun
a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disk-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces.
Example: the doctor uses his stethoscope.
en: stéthoscope
stretcher
noun
a framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people.
Example: he is waiting on a stretcher.
en: civière
subcutaneous
adjective
situated or applied under the skin.
Example: his treatment is subcutaneous
en: sous-cutané
surgery
noun
the branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.
Example: he needs surgery for his knee.
en: opération
syringe
noun
a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
Example: I put the medication in a syringe
en: seringue
tumor
noun
a swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.
Example: he has a brain tumor
en: tumeur
urinary catheter
noun
Catheterization allows urine to drain from the bladder for collection. It may also be used to inject liquids used for treatment or diagnosis of bladder conditions
Example: the nurse installed a urinary catheter on her patient
en: sonde urinaire
wound
noun
an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
Example: he has a wound on his stomach
en: blesser
x-ray
noun
a photographic or digital image of the internal composition of something, especially a part of the body, produced by X-rays being passed through it and being absorbed to different degrees by different materials.