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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a method of introducing sperm into the reproductive system to aid pregnancy, often used in cases of infertility
insémination artificielle
medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy
technologie de reproduction assistée
the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity
dopage sanguin
the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs
transfusion sanguine
a medical procedure where a liquid is introduced into the rectum to aid in bowel movements or administer treatments
lavement
a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital
premiers secours
the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines
immunisation
suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons
immunosuppression
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
initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners
soins primaires
healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners
médecine privée
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
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
a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors
cryosurfie
preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients
prophylaxie de 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
a medical procedure removing specific blood components, like plasma or platelets, and returning the rest to the individual
aphérèse
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
a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells
thérapie ciblée
a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs
physiothérapie
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
the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities
thérapie occupationnelle
a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases
thérapie génique
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
an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest
réanimation cardiopulmonaire
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
a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life
réhabilitation pulmonaire
a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers
thérapie par ablation
a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials
thérapie par l'art
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
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
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 (méthode thérapeutique)
the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor
soins de santé primaires