ACT Science - La science médicale

an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization

embryon

related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time

développemental

related to or resembling lymph or the tissues where lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced

lymphoïde

the body's defensive reaction to foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies

réaction immunitaire

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

placebo

any organism that can cause diseases

pathogène

a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis, important for cognitive restoration and memory consolidation

sommeil paradoxal

the thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury or long-term inflammation

fibrose

the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

homéostasie

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implanter

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

autopsie

related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

pharmaceutique

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

lésion

relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries

systolique

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

phagothérapie

(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues

thérapeutique

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

effet secondaire

to find out the cause of a problem or what disease a person has by examining the symptoms

diagnostiquer

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

antiseptique

the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste

système digestif

containing beneficial bacteria or microorganisms, often used to promote digestive health or balance within the body

probiotique

to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms

désinfecter

related to the process of breathing and the organs involved in it, such as the lungs and airways

respiratoire

a numerical measure of an individual's body fat based on their weight and height, often used to assess and categorize body weight in relation to health

indice de masse corporelle

related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy

prénatal

relating to pregnancy or the period of carrying offspring in the womb

gestationnel

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

sputum

the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

glaires

a scientist specializing in the study of drugs, their effects on biological systems, and their development for therapeutic purposes

pharmacologue

a medical specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries using radioactive substances and X-rays

radiologue

a medical professional who specializes in studying and diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids

pathologiste

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

pédiatre

a medical imaging technique that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer material to diagnose and monitor diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders

tomographie par émission de positons

(of medical procedures) comprising cutting into the body or body cavities

invasif

the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

inoculation

a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

immunodéficience

(anatomy) the act or process of breathing

respiration

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

tonique

to give someone medicines, drugs, etc.

administer

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

vétérinaire

able to promote or restore one's health or strength

restaurateur

the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles, typically occurring around the age of 50

ménopause

related to an infection or having the ability to cause an infection

infectieux

designed to stop something harmful from happening, especially related to health or diseases

préventif

relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

psychiatrique

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

psychologue

a vitamin that helps keep the body cells healthy and supports the immune system, commonly found in fruits like orange and vegetables like tomatoes

acide ascorbique

the impaired or abnormal functioning of an organ, system, or biological process, often resulting in diminished efficiency or health consequences

dysfonction