Academisch IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - 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

katheter

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

chemotherapie

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

reumatologie

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

hechting, steek

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

oogheelkunde

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

KNO-geneeskunde, 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

stethoscoop

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidotum

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

homeopathie, homeopathische geneeswijze

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

chiropractie, chiropractische behandeling

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

spuit, injectiespuit

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

zalf, zalfje

a pain-relieving medication

pijnstillers, analgeticum

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulans, bloedverdunner

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

decongestivum, neusontspanner

a medication that induces sleep

hypnoticum

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

profylacticum, preventieve maatregel

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

pastille, hoestdrank

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

slok, dosis

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

zalf, balsem