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Science Médicale - 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, insemination artificielle

insémination artificielle, insemination artificielle

Ex: The success rate artificial insemination varies , but many couples achieve pregnancy through this method .

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

technologie de procréation assistée, techniques de reproduction assistée

technologie de procréation assistée, techniques 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, dopage par transfusion sanguine

dopage sanguin, dopage par transfusion sanguine

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

transfusion

transfusion

Ex: After the accident , the patient needed blood transfusion to replace the lost blood .
enema
[nom]

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

lavement, enema

lavement, enema

Ex: In some cases , patients receive enema before certain medical procedures .

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

premiers secours, premiers soins

premiers secours, premiers soins

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

immunisation, vaccination

immunisation, vaccination

Ex: Parents consult doctors immunization advice .

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

immunosuppression, suppressions immunitaires

immunosuppression, suppressions immunitaires

Ex: The doctor explained the potential risks and benefits immunosuppression treatment .

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

soins intensifs

soins intensifs

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

irradiation

irradiation

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

irrigation, lavage

irrigation, lavage

Ex: Continuous irrigation prevents infections .

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

soins primaires, médecine générale

soins primaires, médecine générale

Ex: Primary care addresses a wide range of health concerns .

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

médecine privée, service de santé privé

médecine privée, service de santé privé

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

prophylaxie, prévention

prophylaxie, prévention

Ex: Prophylaxis is an integral part of healthcare strategies for disease control and prevention .
regime
[nom]

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

régime

régime

Ex: The patient was put on regime of medication and physical therapy .

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

soins de répit, accueil temporaire

soins de répit, accueil temporaire

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

vaccination

vaccination

Ex: The government launched a vaccination campaign to fight the outbreak .

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

thérapie de remplacement hormonal, traitement hormonal de substitution

thérapie de remplacement hormonal, traitement hormonal de substitution

Ex: In order to restore hormonal balance for those with specific conditionshormone replacement therapy can be used .

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

cryochirurgie, chirurgie par le froid

cryochirurgie, chirurgie par le froid

Ex: Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive method for removing certain tumors .

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

prophylaxie de la thrombose, prévention de la thrombose

prophylaxie de la thrombose, prévention de la thrombose

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

hémodialyse, hémodialyseur

hémodialyse, hémodialyseur

Ex: A nephrologist may hemodialysis for declining kidney function .

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

plasmaphérèse, plasmalyse

plasmaphérèse, plasmalyse

Ex: Plasmapheresis addresses certain conditions by selectively removing substances from the bloodstream .

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

aphérèse, apheresis

aphérèse, apheresis

Ex: Donors may experience minimal discomfort apheresis.

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

immunothérapie, thérapie immunitaire

immunothérapie, thérapie immunitaire

Ex: Vaccines , which stimulate the body 's defenses , are a form immunotherapy.

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

chimiothérapie

chimiothérapie

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

thérapie cytoluminescente, traitement cytoluminescent

thérapie cytoluminescente, traitement cytoluminescent

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

thérapie photodynamique, traitement photodynamique

thérapie photodynamique, traitement photodynamique

Ex: After photodynamic therapy, the patient experienced redness and swelling at the treatment site , but these side effects were temporary and subsided within a few days .

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

radiothérapie, traitement par radiation

radiothérapie, traitement par radiation

Ex: After surgery , she radiation therapy to ensure the cancer cells were eliminated .

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

thérapie ciblée, traitement ciblé

thérapie ciblée, traitement ciblé

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

kinésithérapie

kinésithérapie

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

orthophonie

orthophonie

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

hydrothérapie, thérapie par l'eau

hydrothérapie, thérapie par l'eau

Ex: She finds relief from headaches by applying a cold compress to her forehead , a simple form hydrotherapy.

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

thermothérapie, traitement par la chaleur

thermothérapie, traitement par la chaleur

Ex: If you 've had surgery on your bones , the doctor might thermotherapy to help you move better .

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

ergothérapie, thérapie occupationnelle

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

thérapie génique, génothérapie

Ex: Advances gene therapy may soon lead to treatments for previously untreatable diseases .

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

phagothérapie, thérapie par les bactériophages

phagothérapie, thérapie par les bactériophages

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

thérapie médicamenteuse, traitement médicamenteux

thérapie médicamenteuse, traitement médicamenteux

Ex: The effectiveness drug therapy may vary among individuals , and adjustments to the treatment plan may be necessary based on the patient 's response and tolerance to the medications .

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

réanimation cardiopulmonaire, CPR

réanimation cardiopulmonaire, CPR

Ex: If someone collapses and is n't breathing , call for help and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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, appui vital

soutien vital, appui vital

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

réhabilitation pulmonaire, programme de réhabilitation pulmonaire

réhabilitation pulmonaire, programme de réhabilitation pulmonaire

Ex: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential component of treatment for patients recovering from severe respiratory illnesses , such as pneumonia or lung surgery .

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

thérapie par ablation, traitement par ablation

Ex: Ablation therapy for varicose veins involves using heat or chemicals to close off the affected veins and improve circulation .

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

art-thérapie

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

ponction lombaire, rachicentèse

Ex: Doctors use lumbar puncture to get a special fluid that helps them understand what 's wrong .

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, manipulation ostéopathique

thérapie manuelle ostéopathique, manipulation ostéopathique

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

radiothérapie

radiothérapie

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

traction

traction

course
[nom]

a period of continuous drug treatment

traitement, série

traitement, série

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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