Hello everyone, my name is Manisha. I just completed my second year in the program Medical Archives. My glossary is not only useful for medical archivists but also for anyone working in the medical sector because it consists of keywords that are commonly used in the medical field. My glossary is a useful tool for medical archivists as the words are defined both in English and French. For each word, you can find the term in English, pronounciation, definition, translation, an example, and if necessary, an image. I took the words from my explanatory notes that I learned during these two years in my field of study and some definitions were taken from the internet as well. I want you to consult my glossary as it will be an efficient tool for communication, whether you work in an Anglophone or francophone medical institution.
allergy
noun
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
Example: Many people experience seasonal allergies, such as hay fever, during the spring months.
en: allergie
anatomopathologist
noun
An anatomopathologist, also known as a pathologist, is a medical specialist who studies tissues and organs to diagnose and understand diseases.
Example: An anatomopathologist helps determine the cause and nature of a disease, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
en: anatomopathologiste
anesthesist
noun
An anesthetist is a medical professional, often a doctor or nurse, who is trained to administer anesthesia. Anesthetists play a crucial role in managing pain during surgery and other medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Example: The anesthesiste monitored the patient's vital signs during surgery.
en: anesthesiste
blood pressure
noun
Blood pressure is defined as the force exerted by the blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood throughout your body.
Example: The doctor said her blood pressure was a little high, so he recommended some lifestyle changes.
en: tension artérielle
coding
noun
This is the process of translating medical information into standardized alphanumeric codes for billing, insurance claims, and record keeping. The role of a medical archivist is to code diseases which are later fed in a database for funding of hospitals and produce statistics.
Example: The identification of the main diagnosis is important in order to code properly.
en: codage
complication
noun
An extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness.
Example: If there are no complications, the doctor says that she'll be able to come home within two weeks.
en: complication
Disease
noun
A disease is generally defined as an impairment of the normal state of a living organism or part of it, which disrupts or modifies vital functions. It's often characterized by specific signs and symptoms and can be caused by various factors, including environmental factors, infectious agents, or inherent defects of the organism.
Example: Thousands die of heart disease each year.
en: maladie
fracture
noun
Fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it’s classified as either open or closed:
Open fracture (compound fracture): The bone pokes through the skin and can be seen. Or a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin.
Closed fracture (simple fracture). The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
Example: Fractures can be caused by diseases that weaken the bone. This includes osteoporosis or cancer in the bones.
en: fracture
hormones
noun
A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.
Example: As we get older, growth hormones are responsible for promoting the repair of damaged tissue.
en: hormones
hyperglycemia
noun
Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a condition where blood glucose levels are excessively elevated
Example: To control hyperglycemia, we increased insulin dosage by using an insulin pump.
en: hyperglycémie
infection
noun
A condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body
Example: If the infection is not checked, it will probably spread to the upper body.
en: infection
main diagnosis
noun
In the context of healthcare, a main diagnosis refers to the primary or principal condition that most significantly impacts a patient's hospitalization or healthcare episode.
Example: The main diagnosis for his condition is likely atrial fibrillation, based on his symptoms and the recent ECG results.
en: diagnostic principal
medical file
noun
A medical record, also known as a patient file, is a collection of documents containing a patient's personal health information and medical history. It includes details about diagnoses, treatments, procedures, medications, allergies, and other relevant medical information.
Example: When a patient is hospitalised, a medical file is opened under his name.
en: dossier médical
obstetrics
noun
The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
Example: The hospital offers a comprehensive range of obstetrics services, including prenatal care and deliveries.".
en: obstétrique
operating protocol
noun
In a medical context, an operating protocol, often called a "Standard Operating Procedure" (SOP), refers to a detailed, written set of instructions for performing a specific task or procedure in a specific medical setting
Example: The operating protocol was missing from the patient's file.
en: protocole opératoire
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: The patient will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair the damaged artery.
en: chirurgie
transplant
noun
Transplant refers to a surgical procedure where an organ, tissue, or cells are moved from one location to another, either within the same body or from one person to another.
Example: The doctors are trying to keep him alive until a liver can be found for transplant.
en: transplantation
trauma
noun
Trauma generally refers to a physical injury, usually sudden and caused by violence or accident, leading to a disruption of the body's physiological systems. It can also refer to the lasting emotional or psychological effects of a traumatic event, including mental and physical impairment.
Example: Children exposed to chronic stress or trauma may also have problems with learning, memory and concentration.
en: trauma
treatment
noun
Treatment refers to interventions provided by healthcare professionals to manage, alleviate, or cure health problems. This can include medications, therapies, surgeries, or other approaches, with the goal of improving a patient's condition.
Example: Chemotherapy is often used in the treatment of cancer.
en: traitement
vital signs
noun
Vital signs are measurements of the body's most basic functions. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers include the following: body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate (rate of breathing) and blood pressure
Example: Vital signs are useful in detecting or monitoring medical problems.
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