Hi my name is Yahya Elatia, I'm 26 years old, soon 27.I study in college Ahuntsic. My program is pure and applied science. Today I present to you this glossary about my field of study witch is medicine.I hope you find it appealing.
antibiotic
noun
A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Example: My doctor's put me on a course of antibiotics and I have to stay off work for a week.
fr: antibiotique
artery
noun
A blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Example: While heart attacks are often thought to be caused by artery-clogging plaque, new research has found that women were more susceptible to heart attacks from nontraditional causes compared to men.
fr: artère
chronic
noun
(Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Example: He suffers from chronic arthritis.
fr: chronique
diagnosis
noun
The identification of the nature of an illness or problem.
Example: The tablets didn't help, and I suspected that the doctor had given me an incorrect diagnosis.
fr: diagnostic
fracture
noun
The cracking or breaking of a hard object (bone).
Example: She suffered a wrist fracture when she slipped on the ice.
fr: fracture
inflammation
noun
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example: The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
fr: inflammation
intern
noun
A medical graduate in their first year of training.
Example: We also looked at the association between medical school and intern experience and self-assessed death pronouncement competencies.
fr: stagiaire
malignant
noun
(Of a disease) very virulent or infectious; (of a tumor) cancerous.
Example: A highly malignant form of cancer.
fr: malin, malveillant, mauvais
physician
noun
A medical doctor.
Example: These physicians reported that on average 10% of their primary care patients had a history of cancer.
fr: médecin
prescription
noun
A written order for medication from a doctor.
Example: I was given the wrong tablets when the chemist misread my prescription.
fr: prescription
surgeon
noun
A doctor who performs operations.
Example: The surgeon makes a small incision into which a tube is inserted.
fr: chirurgien
surgery
noun
Medical treatment involving an operation.
Example: With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error .
fr: chirurgie
symptom
noun
A physical or mental feature indicating a condition of disease.
Example: He had all the classic symptoms of the disease.
fr: symptôme
therapy
noun
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
Example: Have you had any therapy for your depression?
fr: thérapie
vaccine
noun
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity.
Example: Scientists have announced that they are experimenting with vaccines against ovarian cancer.
