antiseptic
[noun]
a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria
Ex:
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abortion
[noun]
the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages
Ex:
The
new
law
restricts
access
to
abortion
services
,
leading
to
protests
and
legal
challenges
.
anesthetic
[noun]
a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered
Ex:
thermometer
[noun]
a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature
Ex:
The
meteorologist
used
a
thermometer
to
measure
the
air
temperature
outside
the
weather station
.
crutch
[noun]
one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand
Ex:
She
learned
how
to
use
crutches
efficiently
,
navigating
stairs
and
uneven
surfaces
with
ease
.
healing
[noun]
the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness
Ex:
The
doctor
was
impressed
by
the
rapid
healing
of
the
surgical
wound
.
hospitalization
[noun]
the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment
Ex:
Preoperative
paperwork
required
the
patient
's
consent
before
hospitalization
for
the
scheduled
surgery
.
injection
[noun]
the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe
Ex:
Insulin
injections
are
necessary
for
people
with
diabetes
to
manage
their
blood sugar
levels
.
remedy
[noun]
a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe
Ex:
Natural
remedies
like
acupuncture
and
massage
therapy
are
gaining
popularity
as
alternatives
to
traditional medicine
.
nose job
[noun]
a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive
Ex:
He
consulted
with
a
plastic surgeon
to
discuss
the
details
of
his
upcoming
nose job
procedure
.
to administer
[verb]
to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.
Ex:
The
paramedics
arrived
promptly
and
administered
an
injection
to
stabilize
the
injured
man
.
to cleanse
[verb]
to completely clean something, particularly the skin
Ex:
The
herbal tea
is
believed
to
have
properties
that
help
cleanse
the
digestive system
.
to diagnose
[verb]
to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms
Ex:
Veterinarians
use
their
expertise
to
diagnose
illnesses
in
animals
.
to vaccinate
[verb]
to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases
Ex:
Public
health
campaigns
aim
to
educate
communities
about
the
importance
of
vaccinating
against
contagious diseases
.
to admit
[verb]
(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment
Ex:
She
was
admitted
to
the
surgical
ward
for
an
elective
procedure
the following
morning
.
to stitch
[verb]
to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle
Ex:
She
carefully
stitched
the
gash
on
her
forehead
to
minimize
scarring
.
to revive
[verb]
to make a person become conscious again
Ex:
They
tried
to
revive
him
with
cold water
splashed
on
his
face
after
he
fainted
from
heat exhaustion
.
to soothe
[verb]
to reduce the severity of a pain
Ex:
He
applied
aloe vera
to
soothe
the
sunburn
on
his
skin
.
to immunize
[verb]
to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination
Ex:
The
government
launched
a
campaign
to
immunize
the
population
against
a
recent
outbreak
of
a
contagious
illness
.
clinical
[adjective]
relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting
Ex:
Nurses
play
a
crucial
role
in
providing
clinical
care
and
monitoring
patients
'
vital
signs
.
surgical
[adjective]
related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities
Ex:
The
surgeon
wore
sterile
attire
for
the
surgical
intervention
.
operating theater
[noun]
a room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed
Ex:
The
operating theater
was
equipped
with
the
latest
technology
for
the
operation
.
plastic surgeon
[noun]
a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive
Ex:
He
sought
advice
from
a
plastic surgeon
about
options
for
scar revision
following
a
previous
surgery
.