English Words for "Describing Medical Treatments"

bionic

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related to the incorporation of artificial components with biological systems to enhance or restore functionality

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Emily received a bionic implant to improve her hearing.

Mike's bionic knee enhanced his mobility after surgery.

clinical

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relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting

diagnostic

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related to identifying or determining the presence of an illness or problem by analyzing various symptoms or signs

gynecological

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relating to medical practices and conditions related to the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, and other pelvic organs

hallucinatory

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experiencing unreal sensations, often treated for mental health or substance-related reasons

hallucinogenic

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related to substances causing altered perceptions, considered for therapy or managed in substance misuse

holistic

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characterized by considering overall well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects

homeopathic

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related to a type of alternative medicine that uses extremely small amounts of natural substances, like plants or minerals, to encourage the body's own healing abilities

allopathic

intravenously

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through or within a vein

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interrogative adverb

medical

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related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

noninvasive

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related to medical procedures or techniques that do not involve cutting or entering the body

invasive

orthopedic

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relating to the branch of medicine focused on the bones and joints of the body

palliative

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relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

psychiatric

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relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

sanitary

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clean and free from germs or contaminants

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surgical

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related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities

nonsurgical

therapeutic

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

prosthetic

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relating to or involving an artificial leg, hand, tooth, etc. used to replace or enhance missing or damaged body parts

pediatric

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relating to the branch of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of children and adolescents

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