Healthcare and Medicine

the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor

to administer a drug or treat a patient using drugs

to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination

Parents are encouraged to immunize their infants against common childhood diseases through scheduled vaccinations.

to make a person or animal calm or unconscious using drugs, like sedatives

The veterinarian needed to tranquillize the aggressive dog before the examination.

the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe

a drug that reduces pain and causes sleepiness, confusion, or dullness

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape

The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges.

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

She applied antiseptic cream to the cut to prevent infection.

preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

Surgeons must maintain an aseptic environment during operations.

a narcotic drug that is extracted from opium and is medicinally used to relieve pain

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

anything that is soothing or acts as a remedy for a wound, burn, etc.

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals

the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities

the branch of medicine that is concerned with children and their conditions

After completing her medical degree, she specialized in pediatrics because of her passion for children's health.

the branch of medicine that is concerned with bones and muscles, and their diseases and injuries

With the rise in sports-related injuries, there's been a growing demand for specialists in orthopedics.

the branch of medicine that is concerned with diseases that are specific to women, especially those that affect their reproductive organs

The gynecology clinic provides confidential and compassionate care for women.

the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people

She decided to pursue a career in geriatrics because of her passion for working with older adults.

an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers

The therapist used acupressure to alleviate the client's muscle tension.

the process of using hypnosis as a therapeutic technique

the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses

a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

She scrubs the bathtub to remove soap scum and stains.

(particularly of diseases within the body) having a tendency to spread in a rapid and dangerous manner

an operation in which small sharp tools are used to remove material from inside the uterus or another body part

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition

The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine whether the lump was cancerous.

related to identifying or determining the presence of an illness or problem by analyzing various symptoms or signs

The doctor ordered a series of diagnostic tests to pinpoint the cause of the patient's symptoms.

a prediction about how a situation or process will develop

The weather prognosis indicated heavy rain by evening.