Hi, my name is Marie-Mai, I'm studying in Nursing. This is a hospital glossary, you can learn some new medical vocabulary
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: Now, of course, nobody denies that certain processes (BLOOD flow, neural transmission etcetera) occur in the brain and that behaviour would be impossible without them.
fr: du sang
bone
noun
any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates.
Example: In addition, a series of indices have been developed for demonstrating breakage in the skull and mandible, recognizing several stages of breakage of the BONEs and loss of the teeth from the jaws.
fr: OS
catheter
noun
a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.
Example: This condition represents an acute medical emergency which may require urgent angioplasty, embolectomy (using a fogarty CATHETER) or open surgery, and as a result Mr is likely to be placed under a considerable amount of stress.
fr: cathéter
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: Therefore, enteric disease are the largest cause of economic loss to the UK cattle industry and have a large effect on calf welfare.
fr: maladie
fever
noun
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual and the heart beats very fast
Example: It includes isolation from non-infected infants, humidified oxygen if O 2 saturations drop below 94%, paracetamol for FEVER, antibiotic cover if there is evidence of 2º bacterial infection, NG feeding and IV support if indicated.
fr: fièvre
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: The second stage is referred to as the haemolymphatic stage, in which the parasites multiply in the individual's bloodstream and are then carried to the lymph nodes and other organs such as the spleen, liver, HEART and endocrine system.
fr: cœur
hospital
noun
an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Example: Although in the HOSPITAL and clinical environment the uniform we wear is often regarded as a status symbol, highly visible and respected by the public, out side the HOSPITAL the uniform we wear may be placing staff at risk of harassment or even attack (Sparrow 1991, Pride, 1995).
fr: hôpital
needle
noun
a sharp instrument used for suturing, for puncturing, or for the guiding of ligatures.
Example: The publication indicates that the use of biodegradable polymers to produce the microNEEDLEs, were strong enough to pierce the skin without breaking. The paper also indicates that a broken NEEDLE left in the skin would safely degrade and disappear, without causing harm.
fr: aiguille
pain
noun
physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
Example: During the fighting they endured great PAIN and many were killed.
fr: douleur
prescription
noun
an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
Example: PRESCRIPTION medical intervention As soon as infective endocarditis is suspected it is important to initiate empirical treatment whilst awaiting the blood culture results.
