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

soins de santé primaires

soins de santé primaires

to administer a drug or treat a patient using drugs

traiter

traiter

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

immuniser

immuniser

Ex: Veterinarians recommend pet owners to immunize their dogs and cats to prevent the spread of certain diseases .Les vétérinaires recommandent aux propriétaires d'animaux de **immuniser** leurs chiens et chats pour prévenir la propagation de certaines maladies.

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

administrer un sédatif à

administrer un sédatif à

Ex: The nurse will tranquillize the patient before the surgical procedure begins.L'infirmière va **tranquilliser** le patient avant que la procédure chirurgicale ne commence.

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

inoculation

inoculation

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 school quarantined the classroom where a student tested positive for COVID-19 .L'école a mis en **quarantaine** la classe où un élève a été testé positif au COVID-19.

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

narcotique

narcotique

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

sédatif

sédatif

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

laxatif

laxatif

lozenge
[nom]

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

pastille

pastille

Ex: The dentist prescribed a numbing lozenge to ease the discomfort after the dental procedure .Le dentiste a prescrit une **pastille** anesthésiante pour soulager l'inconfort après l'intervention dentaire.

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

pommade, crème

pommade, crème

Ex: The herbal ointment provided relief from the insect bites by soothing the itching and reducing inflammation .La **pommade** à base de plantes a soulagé les piqûres d'insectes en apaisant les démangeaisons et en réduisant l'inflammation.

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

antiseptique

antiseptique

Ex: The doctor recommended using an antiseptic mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene.Le médecin a recommandé d'utiliser un bain de bouche **antiseptique** pour maintenir l'hygiène bucco-dentaire.
aseptic
[Adjectif]

medically clean and free from any form of contamination

aseptisé, aseptique

aseptisé, aseptique

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

morphine

morphine

opioid
[nom]

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

opioïde, opiacé

opioïde, opiacé

salve
[nom]

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

baume

baume

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

contraceptif

contraceptif

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

radiothérapie

radiothérapie

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

chimiothérapie

chimiothérapie

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

ergothérapie, thérapie occupationnelle

ergothérapie, thérapie occupationnelle

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

pédiatrie

pédiatrie

Ex: Pediatrics requires a deep understanding of childhood diseases and developmental milestones .**Pédiatrie** nécessite une compréhension approfondie des maladies infantiles et des étapes du développement.

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.

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

gynécologie

gynécologie

Ex: He pursued a career in gynecology to focus on women 's reproductive issues .Il a poursuivi une carrière en **gynécologie** pour se concentrer sur les problèmes de reproduction des femmes.

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

gériatrie

gériatrie

Ex: He volunteered at a nursing home , where he saw firsthand the importance of geriatrics in managing elderly care .Il a fait du bénévolat dans une maison de retraite, où il a vu de première main l'importance de la **gériatrie** dans la gestion des soins aux personnes âgées.

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

digipuncture

digipuncture

Ex: Many people turn to acupressure as a natural alternative to medication.Beaucoup de gens se tournent vers **l'acupression** comme alternative naturelle aux médicaments.

the process of using hypnosis as a therapeutic technique

hypnothérapie

hypnothérapie

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

phytothérapie

phytothérapie

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

médecine alternative

médecine alternative

scrubs
[nom]

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

blouse stérile

blouse stérile

invasive
[Adjectif]

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

invasif

invasif

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

curetage

curetage

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputation

amputation

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: A prostate biopsy is commonly performed to detect and diagnose prostate cancer in men with elevated prostate-specific antigen ( PSA ) levels .Une **biopsie** de la prostate est couramment réalisée pour détecter et diagnostiquer le cancer de la prostate chez les hommes ayant des taux élevés d'antigène spécifique de la prostate (PSA).
diagnostic
[Adjectif]

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

diagnostique

diagnostique

Ex: Diagnostic criteria are used by healthcare professionals to classify and identify specific medical conditions .Les critères **diagnostiques** sont utilisés par les professionnels de la santé pour classer et identifier des conditions médicales spécifiques.

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronostic

pronostic

Ex: The veterinarian discussed the prognosis for the cat 's kidney disease , outlining potential treatment options and expected outcomes .Le vétérinaire a discuté du **pronostic** pour la maladie rénale du chat, en décrivant les options de traitement potentielles et les résultats attendus.
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