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catheter
/ˈkæθətɝ/
noun
a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine
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drain
/ˈdɹeɪn/
noun
a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing
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bandage
/ˈbændɪdʒ/
noun
a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections
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Band-Aid
/bˈændˈeɪd/
noun
an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters
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cast
/ˈkæst/
noun
a shell, made of plaster or fiberglass, that surrounds anatomical structures in order to stabilize and protect them
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compress
/ˈkɑmpɹɛs/, /kəmˈpɹɛs/
noun
a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes
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crutch
/ˈkɹətʃ/
noun
one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand
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dressing
/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
noun
a piece of fabric that covers a wound or sore
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fingerstall
/fˈɪŋɡɚstˌɔːl/
noun
a protective cover for a finger
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first-aid kit
/fˈɜːstˈeɪd kˈɪt/
noun
a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury
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ice pack
/ˈaɪs pˈæk/
noun
a waterproof bag filled with frozen material, such as crushed ice, used to cool parts of the body to reduce swelling, relieve pain, etc.
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pack
/ˈpæk/
noun
treatment by wrapping a patient in hot or cold piece of soft material that holds liquid
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patch
/ˈpætʃ/
noun
a covering worn over one eye to protect or conceal it, often used for medical reasons
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plaster cast
/plˈæstɚ kˈæst/
noun
a cast made of a rigid material that holds a fractured bone in place and prevent movement
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poultice
/ˈpoʊɫtəs/
noun
a moist mixture applied to the skin for healing, reducing inflammation, or relieving pain
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sling
/ˈsɫɪŋ/
noun
a bandage or piece of fabric that is tied around a person's neck to immobilize and rest a broken or injured arm
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swab
/ˈswɑb/
noun
a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
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tourniquet
/ˈtɝˌnɪkɪt/
noun
a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound
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truss
/ˈtɹəs/
noun
(medicine) a supportive device for weakened areas, providing compression and stability
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walker
/ˈwɔkɝ/
noun
a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking
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inhaler
/ˌɪnˈheɪɫɝ/
noun
a small device that delivers a measured amount of medicine directly into a person's lungs through the work of a person's breathing
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hot water bottle
/hˈɑːt wˈɔːɾɚ bˈɑːɾəl/
noun
a container filled with hot water used for warmth and comfort in various situations, such as pain relief or staying warm in cold weather
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bedpan
/ˈbedˌpæn/
noun
a shallow vessel used as a toilet by people who are too ill to get out of bed
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cannula
/kɐnjˈʊlæ/
noun
a small tube inserted into a vein or body cavity, often for the delivery or removal of fluid
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face covering
/fˈeɪs kˈʌvɚɹɪŋ/
noun
a piece of material that covers all or parts of one's face, particularly to prevent or reduce the spread of a disease
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surgical mask
noun
a mask with two straps put behind the ears or tied at the back of the head, in order to provide protection against blood or body fluid splashes, infection, and air pollution
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gown
/ˈɡaʊn/
noun
a protective robe or garment worn by surgeons in operating rooms and other parts of hospitals to prevent contamination
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hand sanitizer
/hˈænd sˈænɪtˌaɪzɚ/
noun
a liquid or substance applied to the hands for the purpose of removing bacteria and other common pathogens
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hypodermic
/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/
noun
a piston syringe with a long thin needle for injecting substances under the skin
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incubator
/ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtɝ/
noun
a piece of equipment used to help babies who are weak or born too early survive by providing a controlled environmental conditions
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mask
/ˈmæsk/
noun
a nose and mouth covering that prevents the spread of particles and contaminants
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phlebotomy wedge
/flɛbˈɑːɾəmi wˈɛdʒ/
noun
a medical device used to provide arm support during blood collection procedures for more accurate and efficient venipuncture
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kick bucket
/kˈɪk bˈʌkɪt/
noun
a stainless steel waste receptacle used in medical settings for the disposal of solid waste during procedures
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stadiometer
/stˌeɪdɪˈɑːmɪɾɚ/
noun
a medical measuring device used to accurately measure an individual's height or stature in healthcare settings
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support
/səˈpɔɹt/
noun
something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position
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gypsum
/ˈdʒɪpsəm/
noun
a mineral used in construction for plaster and drywall, in agriculture as a soil conditioner, and in medicine for producing surgical and orthopedic casts
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gauze
/ˈɡɔz/
noun
(medicine) a thin cotton fabric used for sterile dressings, bandages, and wound care
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cotton ball
/kɑːʔn̩ bɔːl/
noun
a small, round cotton fiber ball used for various cosmetic and personal care purposes
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scrubs
/skɹˈʌbz/
noun
a two-piece protective garment that is worn by surgeons in the operation room
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life-support system
/lˈaɪfsəpˈoːɹt sˈɪstəm/
noun
advanced technologies and equipment that help keep people alive in critical health situations or challenging environments
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eye dropper
/ˈaɪ dɹˈɑːpɚ/
noun
a small tube for precise dispensing of liquid medications into the eyes
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vial
/ˈvaɪəɫ/
noun
a small glass container especially one that is used for holding liquids such as medicine or perfume
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