This glossary includes words related to medicine that people can use.
blood test
noun
A blood test, or blood work, is a laboratory analysis of a blood sample to measure blood cells, chemicals, proteins, or other substances to diagnose diseases, monitor chronic conditions, check organ function, or evaluate treatment effectiveness. Common tests include a Complete Blood Count (CBC), which counts blood cells and platelets, and a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), which measures electrolytes, glucose, and other chemicals. Blood tests are a common medical procedure used for routine checkups and to investigate illnesses.
Example: Again, this diagnosis cannot be ruled out and BLOOD TEST will help to understand current renal f medicine
fr: analyse de sang
check-up
noun
a thorough examination, especially a medical or dental one.
Example: presentation of an enlarged lymph node during a routine CHECK-UP The most common symptoms in those patient medicines
fr: bilan de santé
clinic
noun
an establishment or hospital department where outpatients are given medical treatment or advice, especially of a specialist nature.
Example: large monitoring and support. Neurology outpatient CLINIC - for review of condition, symptoms and med medicine
fr: clinique
Diagnosis
noun
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Example: I worked with several service users with dual DIAGNOSIS a mental health problem with co morbid health.
fr: Diagnostic
emergency
noun
a person with a medical condition requiring immediate treatment.
Example: monitoring critically ill patients in accident and EMERGENCY ' Nursing Times Vol. 99, No. 45. 2. A p health
fr: urgence
first aid
noun
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Example: a serious injury, it is very painful and prompt FIRST AID assists in a rapid recovery.
fr: PREMIERS SECOURS
hospital
noun
an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Example: a routine for women expecting a vaginal birth in HOSPITAL DISCUSSION There is general agreement with their health
fr: hôpital
infection
noun
the process of infecting or the state of being infected.
Example: the udder that is usually caused by a bacterial INFECTION although it can also be triggered
fr: infection
nurse
noun
a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
Example: explain negative attitudes are reflected in a NURSE 's behaviour, which can have detrimental effe health
fr: infirmière
Patient
noun
A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
Example: PATIENT centered care responds to patients' needs and wishes and ensures they are treated in a dignified and supportive manner.
fr: Patient
pharmacy
noun
a store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.
Example: See below Burgen ASV, Mitchell JF, Gaddum's PHARMACY 8th Edition, London: Oxford University P chemistry
fr: pharmacie
physician
noun
a person qualified to practice medicine.
Example: in this study felt that interruptions including PHYSICIAN 's calls, medical emergencies and demands health
fr: médecin
prescription
noun
an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
Example: nicotine patches and counselling'on PRESCRIPTION ' These solutions could be delivered medicine
fr: ordonnance
recovery
noun
a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Example: Carbohydrates and fat for training and RECOVERY Burke LM, Kiens B, Ivy JL, 2004 "J Sport biology
fr: récupération
specialist
noun
a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.
Example: who bridge the gap between the clinical nurse SPECIALIST's knowledge base and the ward. The rese health
fr: spécialiste
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 used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat.
fr: stéthoscope
surgery
noun
the branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and other conditions by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.
Example: embolectomy (using a fogarty catheter) or open SURGERY and as a result Mr is likely to be placed medicine
fr: chirurgie
symptom
noun
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Example: on a blood test and about 40-60% of patients are SYMPTOM -free at the time they are diagnosed.
fr: symptôme
Treatment
noun
Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
Example: Xia, which eventually might help in discovering a TREATMENT Bibliography Journals: Hermes-Lima, M. biology
fr: traitement
vaccine
noun
a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.
Example: of the disease in order to develop an appropriate VACCINE It is thought that a vaccination alone.
