Akademikong IELTS (Band 8 Pataas) - Medicine

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

biyopsiya

a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine

kater

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

kemoterapi

the branch of medical science particularly concerned with the joints, soft tissues, and autoimmune diseases

rheumatology

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

higot, tahing

the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the urinary system

urolohiyang

the branch of medical science dealing with the eye, its functions, and diseases

oftalmolohiya

a branch of medicine that primarily focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

otorhinolaryngolohiya, otorhinolaryngology

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatolohiya

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the use of radiation for diagnosis and treatment

radiolohiya

a branch of medical science that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer

onkolohiya

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

stetoskop

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidote

a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

homyopatya, medisina ng homyopatya

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

kiropraktika, paggamot na kiropraktiko

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

siring, injection

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

pamahid, ointment

a pain-relieving medication

analgesic, gamot pangpain

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

antikoagulant, gamot na pang-antikoagulyan

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

decongestant, gamot na pampaluwag

a medication that induces sleep

hipnotiko

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

profilaktiko, preventive measure

a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat

pills, candy

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

dagok, dosis

any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it

pamahid, salve