Recovery and Treatment: English Vocabulary List

a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms

"Immunotherapy treats cancer."

"Immunotherapy boosts the body’s natural defenses."

the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body

"She started drug therapy."

"Drug therapy is combined with counseling."

a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease

"Deep brain stimulation helps."

"Deep brain stimulation is used for Parkinson’s disease."

the gradual recovery through rest after sickness or injury

"Recuperation takes time."

"Full recuperation after surgery may take several weeks."

the act of recovering someone to a state of consciousness or life

"They performed resuscitation."

"The paramedics started immediate resuscitation."

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

"He needed weeks of convalescence after surgery"

"Her convalescence required complete rest and proper nutrition."

a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers

"Ablation therapy destroyed tissue."

"Ablation therapy is used to treat certain heart problems."

a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life

"Pulmonary rehabilitation helps."

"Pulmonary rehabilitation improves breathing after lung disease."

medical treatment aimed at restoring physical function or ability, often after injury, illness, or disability

"Rehabilitation is needed."

"Physical rehabilitation helps patients regain strength."

a substance added to vaccines to boost immune response and increase effectiveness

"The adjuvant helped."

"Researchers are investigating new adjuvant compounds to enhance the efficacy of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases."

a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck

"The patient required a tracheostomy during recovery"

"The tracheostomy allowed the patient to breathe properly."

a light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells

"Photodynamic therapy uses light to kill cancer cells."

"The dermatologist treated the patient's skin cancer with photodynamic therapy applying a light sensitive cream to the lesion and then activating it with a special laser that destroyed the abnormal cells."

a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells

"Bone marrow transplantation saved him."

"Bone marrow transplantation is used for leukemia patients."

preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions

"Vaccination serves as disease prophylaxis effectively"

"Regular dental checkups and brushing are important prophylaxis against cavities and gum disease."

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

"He convalesced after the surgery."

"The patient needed several weeks at home to convalesce after his major heart surgery."

to recover from a disease or injury

"She needs time to recuperate."

"She went to her parents' house to recuperate after being discharged from the hospital following her surgery."

to bring someone to a state of consciousness, typically by administering medical aid or CPR

"The doctor resuscitated the drowning victim."

"The paramedics worked frantically to resuscitate the drowning victim who had stopped breathing."

relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

"The care is palliative."

"The palliative treatment focused on relieving the patient's pain and improving her quality of life rather than curing her terminal illness."

a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine

"Chiropractic treatment focuses on the spine and back pain."

"Chiropractic is a hands-on healthcare profession that diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders through manual spinal adjustments and manipulation to improve function and alleviate pain."

having the ability to restore vitality or freshness

"The spa treatment is revitalizing."

"The rain was revitalizing for the dry garden and the next morning the flowers had perked up and were blooming beautifully."

a deliberate action or strategy implemented to aid in the recovery or treatment process, often involving support, therapy, or medical assistance

"The doctor ordered intervention."

"Early medical intervention can prevent serious complications."

a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe

"Her cancer is in remission now."

"After six months of intensive chemotherapy the leukemia patient was in remission meaning that no cancer cells could be detected in her body although doctors continued to monitor her closely for possible relapse."

(of the person's body) to get restored to its previous state

"His leg will mend."

"With proper rest and physical therapy, the athlete's fractured bone is expected to mend completely within a few months."

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

"The patient pulled through finally."

"The doctors were not sure if the patient would pull through after the serious accident."

to regain one's health and strength after a period of illness or injury

"He will rally soon."

"After a lengthy recovery period, the athlete began to rally and regain his former strength and agility."

to enhance health and energy

"The walk invigorated her greatly."

"The cold refreshing drink helped to invigorate the tired hikers during their long journey."

related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues

"He needs remedial help."

"The doctor prescribed a course of remedial exercises to help the patient regain full mobility after the surgery."

(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues

"The massage is therapeutic."

"The therapeutic benefits of gardening include reducing stress improving mood and providing gentle exercise for people of all ages."

able to promote or restore one's health or strength

"This medicine is restorative."

"The warm cup of tea was restorative and after drinking it she felt much better and ready to continue her work."