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La science médicale - Des traitements médicaux

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux traitements médicaux, tels que « prophylaxie », « radiothérapie » et « cryochirurgie ».

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artificial insemination

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

insémination artificielle

insémination artificielle

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assisted reproductive technology

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

technologie de reproduction assistée

technologie de reproduction assistée

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blood doping

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

dopage sanguin

dopage sanguin

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blood transfusion

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

transfusion sanguine

transfusion sanguine

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enema

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

lavement

lavement

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first aid

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

premiers secours

premiers secours

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immunization

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

immunisation

immunisation

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immunosuppression

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

immunosuppression

immunosuppression

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intensive care

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

soins intensifs

soins intensifs

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irradiation

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

irradiation

irradiation

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irrigation

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

irrigation

irrigation

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primary care

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

soins primaires

soins primaires

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private medicine

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

médecine privée

médecine privée

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prophylaxis

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

prophylaxie

prophylaxie

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regime

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

régime

régime

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respite care

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

soins de relève

soins de relève

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vaccination

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

vaccination

vaccination

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hormone replacement therapy

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

thérapie de remplacement hormonal

thérapie de remplacement hormonal

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cryosurgery

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

cryosurfie

cryosurfie

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thrombosis prophylaxis

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

prophylaxie de thrombose

prophylaxie de thrombose

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hemodialysis

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

hémodialyse

hémodialyse

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plasmapheresis

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

plasmathérèse

plasmathérèse

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apheresis

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

aphérèse

aphérèse

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immunotherapy

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

immunothérapie

immunothérapie

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chemotherapy

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

chimiothérapie

chimiothérapie

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cytoluminescent therapy

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

thérapie cytoluminescente

thérapie cytoluminescente

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photodynamic therapy

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

thérapie photodynamique

thérapie photodynamique

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radiation therapy

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

radiothérapie

radiothérapie

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targeted therapy

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

thérapie ciblée

thérapie ciblée

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physiotherapy

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

physiothérapie

physiothérapie

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speech therapy

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

orthophonie

orthophonie

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hydrotherapy

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

hydrothérapie

hydrothérapie

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thermotherapy

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

thérapie thermique

thérapie thermique

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occupational therapy

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

thérapie occupationnelle

thérapie occupationnelle

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gene therapy

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

thérapie génique

thérapie génique

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phagotherapy

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

phagothérapie

phagothérapie

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drug therapy

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

thérapie par médicaments

thérapie par médicaments

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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

réanimation cardiopulmonaire

réanimation cardiopulmonaire

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life support

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

soutien vital

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pulmonary rehabilitation

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

réhabilitation pulmonaire

réhabilitation pulmonaire

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ablation therapy

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

thérapie par ablation

thérapie par ablation

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art therapy

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

thérapie par l'art

thérapie par l'art

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lumbar puncture

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

ponction lombaire

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osteopathic manipulative therapy

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

thérapie manuelle ostéopathique

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radiotherapy

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

radiothérapie

radiothérapie

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traction

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

traction (méthode thérapeutique)

traction (méthode thérapeutique)

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course

a period of continuous drug treatment

traitement continu

traitement continu

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primary health care

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

soins de santé primaires

soins de santé primaires

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