Science Médicale - Traitements Médicaux

a method of introducing sperm into the reproductive system to aid pregnancy, often used in cases of infertility

insémination artificielle, fécondation artificielle

medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy

technologie de reproduction assistée, méthodes de procréation assistée

the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity

dopage sanguin, augmentation de la richesse sanguine

the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

transfusion

a medical procedure where a liquid is introduced into the rectum to aid in bowel movements or administer treatments

lavement, œcuménisme

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

premiers secours, premiers soins

the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines

immunisation, vaccination

suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons

immunosuppression, suppressions immunitaires

special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill

soins intensifs

(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source

irradiation

cleansing a body part, like wounds or cavities, using a fluid stream, often for medical purposes

irrigation, lavage

initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners

soins primaires, médecine générale

healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners

médecine privée, services de santé privés

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

prophylaxie

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régime

temporary or short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other special needs

soins de relève, soins temporaires

the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease

vaccination

medical treatment using hormones to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances, commonly prescribed for conditions like menopause or low testosterone

thérapie de remplacement hormonal, traitement de substitution hormonal

a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors

cryosurfie, chirurgie par cryothérapie

preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients

prophylaxie de thrombose, prévention de la thrombose

a medical process using a machine to filter blood waste and excess fluids for individuals with kidney failure

hémodialyse

a medical procedure removing blood, separating and filtering the plasma to treat certain conditions, and returning the blood cells to the individual

plasmathérèse, plasmaphorese

a medical procedure removing specific blood components, like plasma or platelets, and returning the rest to the individual

aphérèse, aphérèse sanguine

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

immunothérapie

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

chimiothérapie

a medical treatment that utilizes light-emitting substances to treat or visualize cells in the body

thérapie cytoluminescente

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

thérapie photodynamique

a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy or shrink cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing

radiothérapie, thérapie par radiation

a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells

thérapie ciblée, traitement ciblé

a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs

kinésithérapie

the therapeutic treatment and assessment of communication problems and disorders of speech, voice, and language

orthophonie

the beneficial use of water, such as in baths or pools, to promote physical well-being and relieve discomfort

hydrothérapie

the use of heat, such as warm packs or heating pads, as a therapeutic method to relieve pain and promote healing

thérapie thermique, thermothérapie

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

ergothérapie, thérapie occupationnelle

a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases

thérapie génique, génothérapie

a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections

phagothérapie

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

thérapie par médicaments, traitement médicamenteux

an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest

réanimation cardiopulmonaire, RCP

medical intervention or therapy that sustain or replace vital bodily functions, such as breathing or heart function, to keep a person alive in critical medical situations

soutien vital, assistance respiratoire

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

réhabilitation pulmonaire, programme de réhabilitation pulmonaire

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

thérapie par ablation, traitement par ablation

‌a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials

art-thérapie

a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower part of the spine to collect a special fluid for diagnostic purposes or treatment

ponction lombaire, rachicentèse

a form of hands-on therapy that uses different techniques, such as stretching and pressure, to diagnose, treat, and prevent pain and movement problems in the body

thérapie manuelle ostéopathique, ostéopathie manipulatrice

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

radiothérapie

a therapeutic method to relieve pain and treat muscle and skeletal disorders by realigning and stretching the spine

traction

a period of continuous drug treatment

traitement, série

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

soins de santé primaires