15 Medical terms for specialized and nursing care terms
Hi, my name is Ilyes Kellal and this glossary was created to define key terms used in the fields of Nursing and Special Care Counseling. The terms are essential for students to understand the principles of patient care, treatment, and medical communication.
administer
verb
anatomy
noun
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
Example: Students in the Nursing program must study human anatomy in great detail.
fr: anatomie
assess
verb
To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of a patient or their symptoms.
Example: The first step is to assess the patient's vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure.
fr: évaluer
clinical
adjective
Relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
Example: Students gain valuable clinical experience during their practical placement at the St. Jude Hospital.
fr: clinique
diagnosis
noun
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Example: Dr. Sharma provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the patient's lab results.
fr: diagnostic
palpate
verb
To examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes.
Example: The doctor will palpate the abdomen to check for any unusual swelling or tenderness.
fr: palper
pathology
noun
The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine dealing with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue.
Example: The lab report, confirmed the presence of a fungal infection, confirming the initial.
fr: pathologie
physiology
noun
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Example: Understanding human physiology is essential for any career in Special Care Counseling.
fr: physiologie
prescription
noun
An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a medicine or treatment.
Example: The Nursing program requires students to understand the correct way to read a medication prescription.
fr: ordonnance
prognosis
noun
The likely course of a disease or ailment; a forecast of the outcome.
Example: The prognosis for a full recovery is excellent, provided the patient adheres to the treatment plan.
fr: pronostic
sterile
adjective
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean.
symptom
noun
A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly one subjectively experienced by a patient.
Example: A persistent cough can be a symptom of many different respiratory illnesses.
fr: symptôme
therapy
noun
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, such as physical therapy or psychotherapy.
Example: The patient was referred to a specialist for long-term respiratory therapy.
fr: thérapie
triage
noun
The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.
Example: The emergency room nurse performed an initial triage to identify the most critical cases first.
fr: triage
vaccination
noun
The act of administering a vaccine to typically prevent the recipient from contracting a disease.
Example: The clinic organized a vaccination drive for the local Montreal community.
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