Explore 26 English words about medicine with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition
"The doctor took a biopsy to check for cancer."
"A biopsy is a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue is surgically removed from the body for pathological examination under a microscope to diagnose disease."
a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine
"The nurse inserted a catheter to drain the patient's bladder."
"The doctor inserted a catheter into the patient's bladder to help drain the accumulated urine."
a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision
"The doctor used a suture to close the deep cut."
"The doctor used a fine curved needle and thread to place several sutures in the deep cut on the patient's hand."
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
"Apply the ointment to the burn twice a day."
"The pharmacist recommended a special ointment to help heal the rash on her arm."
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily
"I took a decongestant to clear my stuffy nose."
"A decongestant is a medication that relieves nasal congestion by constricting swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages"
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood
"The patient takes an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots."
"The patient was prescribed an anticoagulant to prevent dangerous blood clots from forming after his surgery."
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
"Homeopathy uses tiny amounts of natural substances to treat illness."
"Homeopathy is based on the controversial idea that a substance causing symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar symptoms in a sick person."
a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison
"The doctor gave him an antidote for the snake bite."
"An antidote is a specific therapeutic substance that counteracts the toxic effects of a particular poison or drug"
a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing
"The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to my heart."
"A stethoscope is an acoustic medical device with a chest piece and two earpieces"
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness
"The prognosis was grim."
"the long-term prognosis is very good."
a medication that reduces fever by lowering body temperature
"The antipyretic drug reduced his fever."
"The nurse gave the child an antipyretic drug to bring down his dangerously high fever which had reached one hundred four degrees and was causing him to have chills and shakes."
the mechanism by which a disease develops and progresses within the body
"Understand the pathogenesis."
"The pathogenesis of the disease is still not fully known."
the abnormal growth of cells, leading to the formation of a tumor or mass, often associated with cancer
"Neoplasia means new growth."
"Neoplasia can be benign or malignant."
the spread of cancer cells from one part to other body parts
"Cancer metastasis occurred."
"Metastasis spread the cancer to other organs."
a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity
"The doctor used a speculum."
"The speculum helps examine internal body parts."
a medical laboratory test used to measure amylase enzyme levels in blood or urine for diagnosing pancreatic conditions
"She had an amylase test."
"The amylase test checks for pancreas problems."
a medicine that helps open up the airways in the lungs for easier breathing
"Use a bronchodilator."
"The bronchodilator helps open the airways."
a medical procedure that involves the administration of medication to dissolve blood clots
"Thrombolysis dissolves clots."
"Emergency thrombolysis can save lives during a heart attack."
a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a small camera and specialized instruments
"He had arthroscopy."
"Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive joint surgery."
a procedure to examine the airways and lungs using a flexible tube with a camera
"The doctor performed bronchoscopy."
"Bronchoscopy allows doctors to see inside the lungs."
a specific measure or quantity of liquid medication, typically prescribed for oral administration
"Take this draft now."
"The physician prescribed a specific draft of the potent elixir to alleviate the patient's severe cough."
a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth
"A lozenge can help."
"He sucked on a medicated lozenge to soothe his sore throat and combat the persistent cough."
a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease
"A prophylactic is used to prevent disease before it starts."
"The doctor prescribed a prophylactic antibiotic before the surgery to reduce the risk of any infection."
a medication that induces sleep
"The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to help him sleep."
"A hypnotic is a sleep-inducing drug that depresses the central nervous system to initiate and maintain a state of unconsciousness resembling natural sleep."
a pain-relieving medication
"The dentist gave me an analgesic for the tooth pain."
"An analgesic is a class of pain-relieving medication that reduces the perception of pain without causing a loss of consciousness"
a drug that fights viral infections
"Take antiviral medicine."
"Doctors prescribed an antiviral drug for the flu."
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