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Vocabulaire Avancé pour le TOEFL - Services de Santé et Médecine

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la santé et la médecine, tels que "immuniser", "aseptique", "pédiatrie", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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primary health care

the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor

soins de santé primaires

soins de santé primaires

to medicate

to administer a drug or treat a patient using drugs

traiter

traiter

to immunize

to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination

immuniser

immuniser

Ex: Travelers are often advised to visit a clinic to immunize themselves against specific diseases prevalent in their destination. 

Il est souvent conseillé aux voyageurs de se rendre dans une clinique pour immuniser contre les maladies spécifiques prévalentes dans leur destination.

to tranquilize

to make a person or animal calm or unconscious using drugs, like sedatives

administrer un sédatif à

administrer un sédatif à

Ex: The doctor decided to tranquillize the anxious patient to ensure a peaceful night. 

Le médecin a décidé de tranquilliser le patient anxieux pour assurer une nuit paisible.

inoculation

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

inoculation

inoculation

to quarantine

to isolate a person or animal for a specific period due to illness, suspicion of illness, or to prevent the potential spread of a disease

mettre en quarantaine, placer en quarantaine

mettre en quarantaine, placer en quarantaine

Ex: The veterinary clinic has a separate facility to quarantine sick animals and prevent the spread of infections. 

La clinique vétérinaire dispose d'une installation séparée pour mettre en quarantaine les animaux malades et empêcher la propagation des infections.

narcotic

a drug that reduces pain and causes sleepiness, confusion, or dullness

narcotique

narcotique

sedative

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

sédatif

sédatif

laxative

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

laxatif

laxatif

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.

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.

antiseptic

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

antiseptique

antiseptique

Ex: The nurse used antiseptic to sterilize the surgical instruments before the operation. 

L'infirmière a utilisé un antiseptique pour stériliser les instruments chirurgicaux avant l'opération.

aseptic
aseptic
[Adjectif]

preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

aseptisé, aseptique

aseptisé, aseptique

Ex: The laboratory uses aseptic techniques to handle cultures. 

Le laboratoire utilise des techniques aseptiques pour manipuler les cultures.

morphine

a narcotic drug that is extracted from opium and is medicinally used to relieve pain

morphine

morphine

opioid
opioid
[nom]

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

opioïde, opiacé

opioïde, opiacé

salve
salve
[nom]

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

baume

baume

contraceptive

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

contraceptif

contraceptif

radiotherapy

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

radiothérapie

radiothérapie

chemotherapy

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

chimiothérapie

chimiothérapie

occupational therapy

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

ergothérapie, thérapie occupationnelle

ergothérapie, thérapie occupationnelle

pediatrics

the branch of medicine that is concerned with children and their conditions

pédiatrie

pédiatrie

Ex: When their child fell ill during their vacation, they were relieved to find a clinic with a focus on pediatrics nearby. 

Lorsque leur enfant est tombé malade pendant leurs vacances, ils ont été soulagés de trouver une clinique spécialisée en pédiatrie à proximité.

orthopedics

the branch of medicine that is concerned with bones and muscles, and their diseases and injuries

orthopédie

orthopédie

Ex: She decided to get a second opinion from another orthopedics clinic before agreeing to the recommended surgery. 

Elle a décidé de demander un deuxième avis à une autre clinique d'orthopédie avant d'accepter la chirurgie recommandée.

gynecology

the branch of medicine that is concerned with diseases that are specific to women, especially those that affect their reproductive organs

gynécologie

gynécologie

Ex: The medical student decided to pursue a career in gynecology to focus on women's health and contribute to advancements in the field. 

L'étudiant en médecine a décidé de poursuivre une carrière en gynécologie pour se concentrer sur la santé des femmes et contribuer aux progrès dans ce domaine.

geriatrics

the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people

gériatrie

gériatrie

Ex: Geriatrics helps manage chronic conditions common among the elderly, such as arthritis or heart disease. 

La gériatrie aide à gérer les affections chroniques courantes chez les personnes âgées, comme l'arthrite ou les maladies cardiaques.

acupressure

an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers

digipuncture

digipuncture

Ex: The therapist used acupressure to alleviate the client's muscle tension. 

Le thérapeute a utilisé l'acupression pour soulager la tension musculaire du client.

hypnotherapy

the process of using hypnosis as a therapeutic technique

hypnothérapie

hypnothérapie

herbalism

the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses

phytothérapie

phytothérapie

complementary medicine

a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare

médecine alternative

médecine alternative

scrubs
scrubs
[nom]

a two-piece protective garment that is worn by surgeons in the operation room

blouse stérile

blouse stérile

invasive
invasive
[Adjectif]

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

invasif

invasif

curettage

an operation in which small sharp tools are used to remove material from inside the uterus or another body part

curetage

curetage

amputation

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputation

amputation

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. 
diagnostic
diagnostic
[Adjectif]

related to identifying or determining the presence of an illness or problem by analyzing various symptoms or signs

diagnostique

diagnostique

Ex: Diagnostic imaging techniques such as X-rays and MRIs help visualize internal structures for medical diagnosis. 

Les techniques d'imagerie diagnostique telles que les rayons X et les IRM aident à visualiser les structures internes pour le diagnostic médical.

prognosis

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronostic

pronostic

Ex: Despite the grim prognosis, the patient remained hopeful and determined to fight the cancer. 

Malgré le pronostic sombre, le patient est resté optimiste et déterminé à lutter contre le cancer.

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