Medical Examinations and Procedures: English Vocabulary List

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

"Surgeon made small careful incision."

"The surgeon made a small careful incision on the patient's abdomen during the complex operation yesterday morning."

a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine

"The CT scan provided a detailed cross-sectional view of the patient's lung."

"A CT scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to create a cross-sectional"

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

"The X-ray showed a clear fracture in the patient's left forearm."

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to get a clear image of the broken bone in the patient's leg."

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

"The magnetic resonance imaging scan was clear."

"The hospital uses magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions with great precision."

the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus

"Doctor performed pregnancy ultrasound scan."

"The doctor performed a pregnancy ultrasound scan to check the baby's health and development inside the mother."

related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities

"He needs surgical treatment."

"He needs surgical treatment to repair the torn ligament in his knee as soon as possible."

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

"Doctors implant a pacemaker in his chest."

"The surgeon will implant an artificial hip joint to replace the patient's damaged and painful one."

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

"She considered getting a nose job someday"

"She saved money for two years to get a nose job because she disliked her profile."

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

"She had facial plastic surgery."

"She had facial plastic surgery to improve her appearance and feel more confident about herself in daily life."

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

"The doctor made a swift diagnosis of acute appendicitis."

"A differential diagnosis is a systematic method of weighing the probability of one disease versus other diseases that could account for a patient's presenting illness."

(of a medical condition) treatable with surgery

"The tumor is operable."

"The tumor is operable so the doctors are hopeful that they can remove it completely."

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

"Bandage the wound carefully."

"The nurse carefully bandaged the patient's wound after cleaning it thoroughly to prevent infection and promote healing."

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

"Her hospitalization lasted nearly two weeks"

"His hospitalization lasted three weeks because the infection required intravenous antibiotics and close monitoring."

a doctor who performs medical operation

"The surgeon worked carefully."

"The surgeon performed the operation with a steady hand."

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

"The paramedic arrived quickly."

"The paramedic arrived at the accident scene within minutes and provided emergency treatment to the injured driver before transporting him to the hospital."

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

"The psychiatrist listened patiently to her concerns"

"The psychiatrist prescribed medication to help manage the patient's severe anxiety disorder."

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

"I have medical checkup every year."

"She scheduled her annual dental checkup for cleaning and X rays to catch any cavities early before they required more extensive treatment like root canals."

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

"Do an examination."

"The thorough examination of the ancient artifact revealed its true origins."

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

"The procedure took time."

"The procedure was done safely and carefully."

to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ

"The surgeon operates on the patient."

"The skilled surgeon will operate on the patient's heart tomorrow morning at eight o'clock."

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

"He needs medical care."

"The medical student studied for hours every night to pass her difficult board exams."

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

"Take a sample."

"The laboratory technician collected a blood sample for comprehensive testing to diagnose the patient's condition accurately."

a careful and complete physical assessment of a person's health

"She needs a full medical before starting the job."

"The medical examination revealed that her symptoms were caused by a treatable bacterial infection."

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist

"They will scan your leg."

"The doctor ordered a CT scan to get a clearer image of the patient's internal organs."

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

"Surgery was necessary."

"She recovered after surgery and a few days of rest."

the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently, occurring naturally

"The abortion was natural."

"An early, spontaneous abortion can occur due to various genetic or hormonal factors."

a medical procedure to deliver a baby by cutting the belly of the mother

"She needed emergency caesarean section."

"She needed an emergency caesarean section because natural birth was too dangerous for both mother and baby last week."

to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body

"They will transplant the heart."

"The surgical team will transplant the donor's kidney into the recipient's body."

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

"The surgeon stitches the wound carefully."

"The doctor had to stitch the deep wound on the patient's arm with ten small sutures."

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

"Screen all patients first."

"The clinic will screen all new patients for potential underlying health conditions."

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

"Doctors diagnose the illness after tests."

"The doctor ordered several tests to diagnose the cause of the patient's persistent cough and unexplained weight loss."

to encase a part of the body in plaster

"His leg was plastered."

"The doctor had to plaster his broken arm to ensure it healed properly."

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

"The specialist arrived."

"The general practitioner referred her to a heart specialist after her blood tests showed some unusual results that required further investigation."

a professional trained in providing a specific form of therapy, physical, mental, or otherwise

"He saw a therapist."

"The experienced therapist helped her navigate through challenging emotional difficulties."