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Words Related to Medical Science - Medical Treatments
Here you will learn some English words related to medical treatments, such as "prophylaxis", "radiotherapy", and "cryosurgery".
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artificial insemination
[noun]
a method of introducing sperm into the reproductive system to aid pregnancy, often used in cases of infertility
assisted reproductive technology
[noun]
medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy
blood doping
[noun]
the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity
blood transfusion
[noun]
the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs
immunization
[noun]
the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines
immunosuppression
[noun]
suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons
intensive care
[noun]
special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill
irradiation
[noun]
(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source
primary care
[noun]
initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners
private medicine
[noun]
healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners
prophylaxis
[noun]
preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions
regime
[noun]
a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health
respite care
[noun]
temporary or short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other special needs
hormone replacement therapy
[noun]
medical treatment using hormones to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances, commonly prescribed for conditions like menopause or low testosterone
cryosurgery
[noun]
a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors
thrombosis prophylaxis
[noun]
preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients
hemodialysis
[noun]
a medical process using a machine to filter blood waste and excess fluids for individuals with kidney failure
immunotherapy
[noun]
a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms
cytoluminescent therapy
[noun]
a medical treatment that utilizes light-emitting substances to treat or visualize cells in the body
photodynamic therapy
[noun]
light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells
radiation therapy
[noun]
a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy or shrink cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing
targeted therapy
[noun]
a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells
physiotherapy
[noun]
a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs
speech therapy
[noun]
the therapeutic treatment and assessment of communication problems and disorders of speech, voice, and language
occupational therapy
[noun]
the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities
gene therapy
[noun]
a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases
phagotherapy
[noun]
a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections
drug therapy
[noun]
the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
[noun]
an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest
life support
[noun]
medical interventions or therapies that sustain or replace vital bodily functions, such as breathing or heart function, to keep a person alive in critical medical situations
photodynamic therapy
[noun]
light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells
pulmonary rehabilitation
[noun]
a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life
ablation therapy
[noun]
a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers
art therapy
[noun]
a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials
lumbar puncture
[noun]
a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower part of the spine to collect a special fluid for diagnostic purposes or treatment
osteopathic manipulative therapy
[noun]
a form of hands-on manual therapy that uses different techniques, such as stretching and pressure, to diagnose, treat, and prevent pain and movement problems in the body
radiotherapy
[noun]
the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation
traction
[noun]
a therapeutic method to relieve pain and treat muscle and skeletal disorders by realigning and stretching the spine
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