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Science Médicale - Instruments et Appareils Médicaux

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux instruments et dispositifs médicaux, tels que "aiguille", "sonde" et "attelle".

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audiometer

a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies

audiomètre, appareil de mesure auditive

audiomètre, appareil de mesure auditive

Ex: During my annual checkup , the audiologist used an audiometer to ensure my hearing was still good .Lors de mon bilan annuel, l'audiologiste a utilisé un **audiomètre** pour s'assurer que mon audition était toujours bonne.
scanner
scanner
[nom]

a medical device that produces images of structures inside the body

scanner

scanner

Ex: The technician calibrated the scanner before the procedure .
centrifuge

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrifugeuse, centrifuge

centrifugeuse, centrifuge

Ex: Pharmaceutical labs use centrifuges to purify and separate different drug components .Les laboratoires pharmaceutiques utilisent des **centrifugeuses** pour purifier et séparer les différents composants des médicaments.
defibrillator

a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart

défibrillateur

défibrillateur

dispenser

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

distributeur, dispensateur

distributeur, dispensateur

Ex: In the emergency room , a liquid dispenser aided the quick administration of necessary fluids .Dans la salle d'urgence, un **distributeur** de liquide a facilité l'administration rapide des fluides nécessaires.
endoscope

a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ

endoscope

endoscope

ergometer

a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise

ergomètre, appareil de mesure du travail physique

ergomètre, appareil de mesure du travail physique

Ex: Medical professionals use an ergometer for stress testing during health assessments .Les professionnels de la santé utilisent un **ergomètre** pour les tests d'effort lors des évaluations de santé.
intravenous pole

a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients

perfusion à perfusion, poteau intraveineux

perfusion à perfusion, poteau intraveineux

otoscope

a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups

otoscope, appareil d'examen de l'oreille

otoscope, appareil d'examen de l'oreille

Ex: During a checkup , an otoscope revealed a foreign object in the ear .Lors d'un examen médical, un **otoscope** a révélé un corps étranger dans l'oreille.
wheelchair

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

fauteuil roulant

fauteuil roulant

Ex: His wheelchair got stuck on the uneven pavement .Son **fauteuil roulant** est resté coincé sur le trottoir inégal.
workstation

a designated setup or area equipped for professional tasks in healthcare, such as monitoring patients, dispensing medication, or maintaining records

Ex: Medical staff gathered around the workstation to review test results .
tongue depressor

a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination

abaisse-langue, dépresseur de langue

abaisse-langue, dépresseur de langue

Ex: The pharmacist used a tongue depressor to apply medicine to the back of the throat .Le pharmacien a utilisé un **abaisse-langue** pour appliquer un médicament à l'arrière de la gorge.
thermometer

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

thermomètre

thermomètre

Ex: The chef used a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the caramel sauce as it cooked.Le chef a utilisé un **thermomètre** à bonbons pour surveiller la température de la sauce caramel pendant la cuisson.
stroboscope

a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis

stroboscope, appareil stroboscopique

stroboscope, appareil stroboscopique

Ex: Medical professionals rely on stroboscopes for vocal cord studies .Les professionnels de la santé s'appuient sur le **stroboscope** pour les études des cordes vocales.
spirometer

a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

spiromètre, appareil de mesure de la capacité pulmonaire

spiromètre, appareil de mesure de la capacité pulmonaire

Ex: The spirometer helped diagnose respiratory issues by analyzing air volume .Le **spiromètre** a aidé à diagnostiquer les problèmes respiratoires en analysant le volume d'air.
Wartenberg wheel

a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology

roue de Wartenberg, disque de Wartenberg

roue de Wartenberg, disque de Wartenberg

oximeter

a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

oxymètre, saturomètre

oxymètre, saturomètre

Ex: The oximeter alarm alerts to drops in oxygen saturation.L'alarme de l'**oxymètre** alerte en cas de baisse de la saturation en oxygène.
autoclave

a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam

autoclave, stérilisateur à vapeur

autoclave, stérilisateur à vapeur

Ex: The beauty salon used an autoclave for safe piercing equipment sterilization .Le salon de beauté a utilisé un **autoclave** pour la stérilisation sécurisée des équipements de perçage.
forceps
forceps
[nom]

an instrument used by physicians or scientists in medical operations for picking up, holding, and pulling things

forceps, pince

forceps, pince

scalpel
scalpel
[nom]

a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery

scalpel, bistouri

scalpel, bistouri

ventilator

a piece of medical equipment that facilitates breathing by sending air in and out of the lungs to assist patients in cases of respiratory failure

respirateur

respirateur

diathermy machine

a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes

machine de diathermie, appareil de diathermie

machine de diathermie, appareil de diathermie

Ex: The diathermy machine proves to be a simple and effective non-invasive therapy .Le **diathermomètre** s'avère être une thérapie non invasive simple et efficace.
sphygmomanometer

a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings

sphygmomanomètre, tensiomètre

sphygmomanomètre, tensiomètre

Ex: Home blood pressure monitoring kits often include a sphygmomanometer.Les kits de surveillance de la tension artérielle à domicile incluent souvent un **sphygmomanomètre**.
blood pressure gauge

a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display

tensiomètre, appareil de mesure de la pression artérielle

tensiomètre, appareil de mesure de la pression artérielle

body composition analyzer

a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment

analyseur de composition corporelle, appareil d'analyse de la composition corporelle

analyseur de composition corporelle, appareil d'analyse de la composition corporelle

Holter monitor

a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities

moniteur Holter, appareil de surveillance Holter

moniteur Holter, appareil de surveillance Holter

electrosurgical unit

a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy

unité électrochirurgicale, appareil électrochirurgical

unité électrochirurgicale, appareil électrochirurgical

x-ray illuminator

a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals

visionneuse radiologique, negatoscope

visionneuse radiologique, negatoscope

ophthalmoscope

a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions

ophtalmoscope

ophtalmoscope

Ex: The pediatrician used a child-friendly ophthalmoscope for my kid 's eyes .Le pédiatre a utilisé un **ophtalmoscope** adapté aux enfants pour examiner les yeux de mon enfant.
smoke evacuator

a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field

évacuateur de fumée, aspirateur de fumée chirurgical

évacuateur de fumée, aspirateur de fumée chirurgical

reflex hammer

a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations

marteau à réflexes, marteau réflexe

marteau à réflexes, marteau réflexe

pacemaker

an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate

tissu cardionecteur

tissu cardionecteur

probe
probe
[nom]

a flexible surgical instrument with a blunt tip for exploring wounds or body cavities

sonde

sonde

Ex: A blunt-ended probe is safer than a sharp one .
speculum

a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity

spéculum

spéculum

Ex: Patients undergoing a speculum examination are often advised to relax and breathe deeply to ease any discomfort during the procedure .Les patients subissant un examen au **spéculum** sont souvent conseillés de se détendre et de respirer profondément pour atténuer tout inconfort pendant la procédure.
stretcher

an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead

brancard

brancard

EpiPen
EpiPen
[nom]

a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine

adrénaline auto-injectable, d'épinéphrine

adrénaline auto-injectable, d'épinéphrine

splint
splint
[nom]

an immobilizing device, such as a cast or brace, that protects a broken or injured part of the body during therapy or recovery period

attelle

attelle

life support machine

a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own

appareil d'assistance respiratoire

appareil d'assistance respiratoire

monitor
monitor
[nom]

electronic equipment that continuously tracks the operation of a system and alerts to potential problems

interphone

interphone

Ex: The monitor alerted staff to a drop in voltage .
oxygen mask

a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank

masque à oxygène

masque à oxygène

needle
needle
[nom]

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

aiguille

aiguille

Ex: They developed a new type of needle that reduces pain during injections .Ils ont développé un nouveau type d'**aiguille** qui réduit la douleur pendant les injections.
syringe
syringe
[nom]

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

seringue

seringue

scale
scale
[nom]

a device used to weigh people or objects

balance

balance

Ex: The jeweler employed a precision scale to weigh precious metals and gemstones for crafting jewelry .Le bijoutier a utilisé une **balance** de précision pour peser les métaux précieux et les pierres précieuses pour la fabrication de bijoux.
walker
walker
[nom]

a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking

trotteur

trotteur

surgical scissors

specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes

ciseaux chirurgicaux, ciseaux de chirurgie

ciseaux chirurgicaux, ciseaux de chirurgie

operating microscope

a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field

microscope opératoire, microscope chirurgical

microscope opératoire, microscope chirurgical

Ex: Microsurgery relies on an operating microscope for intricate procedures .La **microchirurgie** repose sur un **microscope opératoire** pour les procédures complexes.
suture
suture
[nom]

a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision

Ex: The patient 's suture was neat and well-aligned .
needle holder

a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures

porte-aiguille, pince à aiguille

porte-aiguille, pince à aiguille

retractor

a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

rétracteur, écarteur

rétracteur, écarteur

Ex: The retractor gently held the tissue aside during the stitching .Le **rétracteur** maintenait doucement le tissu de côté pendant la suture.
restorative

the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement

restaurateur, réparateur

restaurateur, réparateur

Ex: The orthopedic implant acted as a restorative for joint function.L'implant orthopédique a agi comme un **restaurateur** pour la fonction articulaire.
hearing aid

a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear and is specifically designed to amplify inaudible sounds to help a person with hearing loss

appareil auditif

appareil auditif

stethoscope

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

stéthoscope

stéthoscope

Ex: The veterinarian used a specialized stethoscope designed for animals to assess the health of the dog 's heart and lungs .Le vétérinaire a utilisé un **stéthoscope** spécialisé conçu pour les animaux pour évaluer la santé du cœur et des poumons du chien.
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