Hello! I'm in the Nursing program for two years. My glossary is about nurses' world, and it's for everybody who wants to learn English's words about this topic, especially for others nursing's student. It has twenty words and definitions. I got the words in my nursing's books and the definitions on the Cambridge dictionary's website.
Blood
noun
The red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart, and carries oxygen and important substances to organs and tissue, and removes waste products.
Example: He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
fr: Sang
Critical
Adjective
Extremely serious or dangerous.
Example: Both drivers are critical/in a critical condition (= so badly hurt that they might die) after the 120 mph crash.
fr: Critique
Diabetes
noun
A disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood.
Example: Diabetes is diagnosed with a blood test.
fr: Diabète
Disease
noun
A condition of a person, animal, or plant in which its body or structure is harmed because an organ or part is unable to work as it usually does; an illness.
Example: He suffers from heart disease.
fr: Maladie
Doctor
noun
A person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt.
Example: Call the doctor, he's in V-Fib.
fr: Docteur
Emergency
noun
A dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action.
Example: In an emergency, dial 911 for an ambulance.
fr: Urgence
Geriatrics
adjective
Relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare.
Example: Tina takes her elderly father to a geriatric clinic.
fr: Gériatrie
Health
noun
The condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well.
Example: Doing exercises regularly is good for your health.
fr: Santé
Hospital
noun
A place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses.
Example: I've got to go to the hospital to have an operation.
fr: Hôpital
Medication
noun
A medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness.
Example: Every morning, Gaston takes his medication for his blood pressure problems.
fr: Médicament
Monitor
verb
To watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it.
Example: The babies in this unit have various devices attached to them that monitor the vital signs.
fr: Surveiller
Needle
noun
A very thin, hollow, pointed piece of metal that is connected to a syringe and used to take blood from the body or to put drugs or medicine in.
Example: During an injection, try to not hurt you with the needle.
fr: Aiguille
Neonatal
Adjective
Of or for babies that were born recently.
Example: Their baby is still in the hospital's neonatal unit.
fr: Néonatal
Patient
noun
A person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary.
Example: I got fifteen patients to take care of.
fr: Patient
Pediatric
adjective
Relating to the medical care of children.
Example: Because she liked working with children the best, the medical student decided to specialize in pediatric care.
fr: Pédiatrique
Pill
noun
A small solid piece of medicine that a person swallows without chewing.
Example: Dilan's always had trouble swallowing pills.
fr: Pilule
Psychiatric
Adjective
Of or relating to the study of mental illness.
Example: He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital.
fr: Psychiatrique
Specialize
Verb
To study or work on a particular subject or skill more than any others, so that you become an expert in it.
Example: I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to specialize in the future.
fr: Se spécialiser
Stethoscope
noun
A medical device that allows a doctor to listen to your heart, lungs, or other part of your body.
Example: He examined her chest and back with a stethoscope to listen to her lungs.
fr: Stéthoscope
Wound
noun
A damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon.
Example: He had a deep wound in his arm and had lost a lot of blood.
