Hi, my name is Hassnae El Gouadi. I study health science at Ahuntsic College. This glossary will be useful for those who want to go into health sciences and who studied in French. It could help recognize French terms in English.
anatomy
noun
Study of the structure of the body
Example: We study anatomy to understand the parts of the human body.
fr: Anatomie
Cell
noun
The smallest unit of life.
Example: The human body is made of trillions of cells
fr: Cellule
Chromosome
noun
A structure that carries genetic information (DNA).
Example: Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.
fr: Chromosome
DNA
noun
The molecule that stores genetic instructions.
Example: DNA determines inherited traits.
fr: ADN
Enzyme
noun
a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
Example: Enzymes help digest food in the stomach.
fr: Enzyme
Genetics
noun
The study of genes and heredity.
Example: Genetics is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms
fr: Génétique
Infection
noun
The process of infecting or the state of being infected.
Microbiology
noun
The branch of science that deals with microorganisms.
Example: She is studying microbiology to learn about bacteria.
fr: Microbiologie
Nucleus
noun
The control center of a cell that contains DNA.
Example: The nucleus directs all cell activities.
fr: Noyau
Organ
noun
a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans.
Example: The heart is an organ that pumps blood.
fr: Organes
Photosynthesis
noun
The vital process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert light energy, typically from sunlight, into chemical energy in the form of sugars.
Example: Photosynthesis produces oxygen for living beings.
fr: Photosynthèse
Physiology
noun
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Example: Physiology explains how the heart pumps blood.
fr: Physiologie
Ribosome
noun
A sugar of the pentose class which occurs widely in nature as a constituent of nucleosides and several vitamins and enzymes.
Example: Ribosomes build proteins from amino acids.
fr: Ribosome
Tissue
noun
A group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit.
Example: Muscle tissue helps the body move.
fr: Tissu
Treatment
noun
The action or way of treating a patient or a condition medically or surgically
Example: Antibiotics are a treatment for bacterial infections.
