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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 8-9) - Médecine

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la Médecine qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen académique IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
biopsy
biopsy
[nom]

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

biopsie

biopsie

Ex: During the biopsy procedure, a small sample of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope. 
catheter

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

cathéter

cathéter

Ex: A urinary catheter is often used in hospitalized patients who are unable to urinate normally. 

Un cathéter urinaire est souvent utilisé chez les patients hospitalisés qui ne peuvent pas uriner normalement.

chemotherapy

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

chimiothérapie

chimiothérapie

rheumatology

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

rhumatologie

rhumatologie

suture
suture
[nom]

a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision

suture, point de suture

suture, point de suture

Ex: Sutures were applied to repair the deep laceration. 

Des sutures ont été appliquées pour réparer la lacération profonde.

urology
urology
[nom]

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

urologie

urologie

ophthalmology

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

ophtalmologie

ophtalmologie

otorhinolaryngology

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

otorhinolaryngologie

otorhinolaryngologie

dermatology

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

dermatologie

dermatologie

radiology

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

radiologie

radiologie

oncology

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

oncologie

oncologie

Ex: The oncology department at the hospital offers comprehensive care for cancer patients, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical interventions. 

Le département d'oncologie de l'hôpital offre des soins complets aux patients atteints de cancer, y compris la chimiothérapie, la radiothérapie et les interventions chirurgicales.

stethoscope

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

stéthoscope

stéthoscope

Ex: The nurse hung her stethoscope around her neck as she prepared to conduct rounds on the hospital wards. 

L'infirmière a accroché son stéthoscope autour de son cou alors qu'elle se préparait à faire des rondes dans les salles d'hôpital.

antidote

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidote

antidote

Ex: In case of accidental poisoning, it's important to know the appropriate antidote to administer to the affected person. 

En cas d'empoisonnement accidentel, il est important de connaître l'antidote approprié à administrer à la personne affectée.

homeopathy

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

homéopathie

homéopathie

Ex: There is ongoing debate in the medical community about whether homeopathy is effective beyond the placebo effect. 

Il y a un débat en cours dans la communauté médicale pour savoir si l'homéopathie est efficace au-delà de l'effet placebo.

chiropractic

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

chiropractie, chiropraxie, chiropratique

chiropractie, chiropraxie, chiropratique

Ex: The chiropractor used gentle chiropractic adjustments to realign the patient's spine and alleviate neck stiffness. 

Le chiropracteur a utilisé des ajustements chiropratiques doux pour réaligner la colonne vertébrale du patient et soulager la raideur de la nuque.

syringe
syringe
[nom]

a medical device with a plunger and needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids

seringue

seringue

Ex: He filled the syringe with the prescribed medication. 
ointment

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

pommade, crème

pommade, crème

Ex: The pharmacist recommended a soothing ointment for the patient's dry and irritated skin. 

Le pharmacien a recommandé une pommade apaisante pour la peau sèche et irritée du patient.

analgesic

a pain-relieving medication

analgésique

analgésique

Ex: The doctor prescribed an analgesic to alleviate the patient's persistent lower back pain. 

Le médecin a prescrit un analgésique pour soulager la douleur persistante du bas du dos du patient.

anticoagulant

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulant, fluidifiant sanguin

anticoagulant, fluidifiant sanguin

Ex: After hip replacement surgery, the orthopedic surgeon recommended an anticoagulant to prevent postoperative thrombosis. 

Après une opération de remplacement de la hanche, le chirurgien orthopédiste a recommandé un anticoagulant pour prévenir une thrombose postopératoire.

decongestant

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

décongestionnant, un médicament décongestionnant

décongestionnant, un médicament décongestionnant

Ex: The over-the-counter decongestant provided fast relief from sinus pressure and stuffiness. 

Le décongestionnant en vente libre a procuré un soulagement rapide de la pression des sinus et de la congestion nasale.

hypnotic

a medication that induces sleep

hypnotique, somnifère

hypnotique, somnifère

Ex: Individuals with occasional difficulty falling asleep may use over-the-counter hypnotic medications for short-term relief. 

Les individus ayant occasionnellement des difficultés à s'endormir peuvent utiliser des médicaments hypnotiques en vente libre pour un soulagement à court terme.

prophylactic

a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease

prophylactique, préventif

prophylactique, préventif

Ex: They researched new prophylactics for influenza prevention. 

Ils ont étudié de nouveaux prophylactiques pour la prévention de la grippe.

lozenge
lozenge
[nom]

a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth

pastille

pastille

Ex: Take one lozenge every few hours to ease coughing. 

Prenez un pastille toutes les quelques heures pour soulager la toux.

draught
draught
[nom]

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

bouffée

bouffée

salve
salve
[nom]

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

baume

baume

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