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自然科学SAT - 医学科学

在这里,你将学习一些与医学科学相关的英语单词,如“胚胎”、“预防性”、“尸检”等,这些单词是你通过SAT考试所需要的。

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences

a scientist specializing in the study of drugs, their effects on biological systems, and their development for therapeutic purposes

药理学家, 药理学专家

药理学家, 药理学专家

Ex: Pharmacologists contribute to advancements in medicine by identifying potential drug targets and developing new therapeutic interventions .**药理学家**通过识别潜在的药物靶点和开发新的治疗干预措施,为医学的进步做出贡献。
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radiologist
[名词]

a medical specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries using radioactive substances and X-rays

放射科医生, 放射学专家

放射科医生, 放射学专家

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pathologist
[名词]

a medical professional who specializes in studying and diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids

病理学家

病理学家

Ex: Pathologists contribute essential information that guides treatment plans for various health conditions .
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pediatrician
[名词]

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

儿科医生, 儿童医生

儿科医生, 儿童医生

Ex: The new parents were relieved to find a pediatrician who was both knowledgeable and compassionate .新父母们欣慰地找到了一位既知识渊博又富有同情心的**儿科医生**。
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psychologist
[名词]

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

心理学家, 心理学专家

心理学家, 心理学专家

Ex: The psychologist emphasized the importance of self-care and mindfulness practices during therapy sessions .**心理学家**强调了在治疗过程中自我照顾和正念练习的重要性。
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veterinarian
[名词]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

兽医, 动物医生

兽医, 动物医生

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian.他接受了外来动物医学的高级培训,以成为一名动物园**兽医**。
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dysfunction
[名词]

the impaired or abnormal functioning of an organ, system, or biological process, often resulting in diminished efficiency or health consequences

功能障碍, 功能失调

功能障碍, 功能失调

Ex: Environmental factors can contribute to dysfunction in ecosystems , disrupting natural balance and biodiversity .环境因素可能导致生态系统的**功能障碍**,破坏自然平衡和生物多样性。
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to diagnose
[动词]

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

诊断, 确定病因

诊断, 确定病因

Ex: Experts often diagnose conditions based on observable symptoms .专家们经常根据可观察到的症状来**诊断**病情。
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to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.

给予, 施用

给予, 施用

Ex: The veterinarian skillfully administered the vaccine to the dog during its annual check-up .兽医在年度检查期间熟练地给狗**接种**了疫苗。
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therapeutic
[形容词]

(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues

治疗的

治疗的

Ex: Therapeutic medications are prescribed to manage symptoms .**治疗性**药物被开具以管理症状。
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restorative
[名词]

treatments or therapies aimed at restoring health, function, or vitality to a person or part of the body

恢复性的,  修复性的

恢复性的, 修复性的

Ex: Palliative care focuses on both curative and restorative measures to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses.姑息治疗侧重于治疗和**恢复性**措施,以提高慢性病患者的生活质量。
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invasive
[形容词]

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

侵入性的, 侵袭性的

侵入性的, 侵袭性的

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preventative
[形容词]

designed to stop something harmful from happening, especially related to health or diseases

预防性的, 防护的

预防性的, 防护的

Ex: The clinic offers various preventative screenings to detect potential health issues early on .诊所提供各种**预防性**筛查,以早期发现潜在的健康问题。
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inoculation
[名词]

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

接种, 疫苗接种

接种, 疫苗接种

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side effect
[名词]

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

副作用

副作用

Ex: Although the pain reliever worked well for her headaches , she decided to stop taking it due to the unpleasant side effects that interfered with her daily activities .尽管止痛药对她的头痛很有效,但由于**副作用**令人不快,影响了她的日常活动,她决定停止服用。
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a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

免疫缺陷

免疫缺陷

Ex: Immunodeficiency may be characterized by a lack of immune system components , like T cells or antibodies .**免疫缺陷**可能以缺乏免疫系统成分为特征,如T细胞或抗体。
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the body's defensive reaction to foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies

免疫反应, 免疫应答

免疫反应, 免疫应答

Ex: The immune response can sometimes mistakenly target the body 's own tissues , leading to autoimmune diseases .**免疫反应**有时会错误地攻击身体自身的组织,导致自身免疫性疾病。
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phagotherapy
[名词]

a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections

噬菌体疗法, 使用噬菌体治疗

噬菌体疗法, 使用噬菌体治疗

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placebo
[名词]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

安慰剂, 安慰剂药物

安慰剂, 安慰剂药物

Ex: Placebo-controlled studies help researchers determine if the observed effects of a new treatment are due to the medication's pharmacological properties or psychological factors.**安慰剂**对照研究帮助研究人员确定新治疗观察到的效果是由于药物的药理特性还是心理因素。
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infective
[形容词]

related to an infection or having the ability to cause an infection

传染性的, 有感染力的

传染性的, 有感染力的

Ex: Infective endocarditis is a serious condition caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream .**感染性**心内膜炎是一种严重的疾病,由细菌进入血流引起。
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pathogen
[名词]

any organism that can cause diseases

病原体, 致病菌

病原体, 致病菌

Ex: The pathogen responsible for malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito .负责疟疾的**病原体**通过受感染蚊子的叮咬传播给人类。
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homeostasis
[名词]

the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

稳态, 内平衡

稳态, 内平衡

Ex: The release of hormones like adrenaline during stress is part of the body 's response to maintain homeostasis in challenging situations .在压力期间释放肾上腺素等激素是身体在挑战性情况下维持**体内平衡**反应的一部分。
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psychiatric
[形容词]

relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

精神病的, 与精神病学有关的

精神病的, 与精神病学有关的

Ex: He specializes in psychiatric research focusing on schizophrenia .他专注于以精神分裂症为重点的**精神病学**研究。
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prenatal
[形容词]

related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy

产前的, 孕期的

产前的, 孕期的

Ex: Prenatal yoga classes provide gentle exercises suitable for pregnant women**产前**瑜伽课程提供适合孕妇的轻柔运动。
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embryo
[名词]

an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization

胚胎, 胎儿

胚胎, 胎儿

Ex: Ethical debates often arise around the use of human embryos in stem cell research and medical treatments .关于在干细胞研究和医疗中使用人类**胚胎**的伦理辩论经常出现。
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developmental
[形容词]

related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time

发展的, 与发展有关的

发展的, 与发展有关的

Ex: Developmental opportunities within the company support employees ' career growth and skill enhancement .公司内部的**发展**机会支持员工的职业成长和技能提升。
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lymphoid
[形容词]

related to or resembling lymph or the tissues where lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced

淋巴的, 淋巴样的

淋巴的, 淋巴样的

Ex: Lymphoid malignancies, such as lymphoma, require specialized treatment and care.**淋巴**恶性肿瘤,如淋巴瘤,需要专门的治疗和护理。
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lesion
[名词]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

病变

病变

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a knee lesion sustained during training .运动员拜访了运动医学专家,评估在训练中膝盖的**病变**。
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fibrosis
[名词]

the thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury or long-term inflammation

纤维化, 硬化

纤维化, 硬化

Ex: The patient ’s kidney biopsy showed signs of fibrosis, indicating a long-standing condition .患者的肾脏活检显示有**纤维化**的迹象,表明这是一种长期存在的疾病。
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to implant
[动词]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

植入, 移植

植入, 移植

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon suggested implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .为了治疗严重的关节炎,骨科医生建议在患者的膝盖中**植入**一个人工关节。
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autopsy
[名词]

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

尸检, 死后检查

尸检, 死后检查

Ex: The medical examiner 's thorough autopsy contributed to our understanding of the tragedy .法医的彻底**尸检**有助于我们对悲剧的理解。
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relating to the production of drugs or medicine used for medicinal purposes

制药的, 药物

制药的, 药物

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systolic
[形容词]

relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries

收缩期的

收缩期的

Ex: The systolic phase of the cardiac cycle is crucial for delivering oxygenated blood throughout the body .心脏周期的**收缩期**对于向全身输送含氧血液至关重要。
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antiseptic
[名词]

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

消毒剂, 杀菌剂

消毒剂, 杀菌剂

Ex: The doctor recommended using an antiseptic mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene.医生建议使用**抗菌**漱口水来保持口腔卫生。
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a vitamin that helps keep the body cells healthy and supports the immune system, commonly found in fruits like orange and vegetables like tomatoes

抗坏血酸, 维生素C

抗坏血酸, 维生素C

Ex: Maintaining a balanced diet ensures an adequate intake of ascorbic acid for overall well-being .保持均衡饮食确保摄入足够的**抗坏血酸**以促进整体健康。
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the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste

消化系统, 消化器官

消化系统, 消化器官

Ex: Disorders of the digestive system, like gastritis or Crohn 's disease , can significantly impact overall health and well-being .消化系统**的紊乱,如胃炎或克罗恩病,会显著影响整体健康和幸福感。
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respiratory
[形容词]

related to the process of breathing and the organs involved in it, such as the lungs and airways

呼吸的

呼吸的

Ex: Respiratory distress , characterized by difficulty breathing , requires immediate medical attention .**呼吸**窘迫,以呼吸困难为特征,需要立即就医。
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probiotic
[名词]

a live microorganism, typically bacteria or yeast, that is beneficial to health, especially the digestive system

益生菌, 有益健康的活微生物

益生菌, 有益健康的活微生物

Ex: Fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut are rich in probiotics.像泡菜和酸菜这样的发酵食品富含**益生菌**。
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to sanitize
[动词]

to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms

消毒, 清洁

消毒, 清洁

Ex: The grocery store employee is sanitizing shopping carts for the next customers .杂货店员工正在为下一位顾客**消毒**购物车。
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gestational
[形容词]

relating to pregnancy or the period of carrying offspring in the womb

妊娠的, 与妊娠有关的

妊娠的, 与妊娠有关的

Ex: The clinic specializes in gestational care , providing support throughout pregnancy .该诊所专门从事**妊娠**期护理,在整个怀孕期间提供支持。
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sputum
[名词]

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

痰, 黏液

痰, 黏液

Ex: Effective treatment of pneumonia often involves clearing the lungs of sputum to improve breathing .肺炎的有效治疗通常包括清除肺部的**痰**以改善呼吸。
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phlegm
[名词]

the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

痰, 黏液

痰, 黏液

Ex: Over-the-counter medications may help to reduce phlegm production and alleviate symptoms of congestion and coughing .非处方药可能有助于减少**痰**的产生并缓解充血和咳嗽的症状。
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a medical imaging technique that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer material to diagnose and monitor diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders

正电子发射断层扫描, PET

正电子发射断层扫描, PET

Ex: PET scans are often combined with CT or MRI scans for more comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.**正电子发射断层扫描**常与CT或MRI扫描结合使用,以进行更全面的诊断评估。
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respiration
[名词]

(anatomy) the act or process of breathing

呼吸

呼吸

Ex: Infants exhibit rapid respiration rates compared to adults , reflecting their developing respiratory systems .与成人相比,婴儿表现出快速的**呼吸**率,反映了他们正在发育的呼吸系统。
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tonic
[名词]

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

补药, 滋补品

补药, 滋补品

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menopause
[名词]

the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles, typically occurring around the age of 50

更年期

更年期

Ex: Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help manage weight gain during menopause.定期锻炼和健康饮食有助于控制**更年期**期间的体重增加。
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a numerical measure of an individual's body fat based on their weight and height, often used to assess and categorize body weight in relation to health

身体质量指数, BMI

身体质量指数, BMI

Ex: Regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to achieving and maintaining a healthy body mass index.定期锻炼和均衡饮食有助于达到和维持健康的**体重指数**。
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a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis, important for cognitive restoration and memory consolidation

快速眼动, 异相睡眠

快速眼动, 异相睡眠

Ex: Sleep disorders such as REM behavior disorder can disrupt normal REM sleep cycles.睡眠障碍,如**快速眼动**行为障碍,可以破坏正常的REM睡眠周期。
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