IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Medicine

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

biopsie

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

cathéter

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

chimiothérapie

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

rhumatologie

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

suture, point de suture

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

urologie

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

ophtalmologie

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

otorhinolaryngologie

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

dermatologie

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

radiologie

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

oncologie

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

stéthoscope

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidote

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

homéopathie

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

chiropractie, chiropraxie, chiropratique

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

seringue

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

pommade, crème

a pain-relieving medication

analgésique, médicament antidouleur

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulant, anticoagulant médicamenteux

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

décongestionnant, médicament décongestionnant

a medication that induces sleep

hypnotique

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

prophylactique, mesure prophylactique

a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat

pastille

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

bouffée

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

baume