Words Related to Medical Science - Describing Medical Treatments
Here you will learn some English words related to describing medical treatments, such as "lifesaving", "surgical", and "holistic".
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bionic
[adjective]
related to the incorporation of artificial components with biological systems to enhance or restore functionality
conventional
[adjective]
(of medical care) treating diseases based on modern science, using drugs, surgery, etc.
diagnostic
[adjective]
relating to the diagnosis of illness or other problems using a variety of symptoms
gynecological
[adjective]
relating to medical practices and conditions related to the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, and other pelvic organs
hallucinatory
[adjective]
experiencing unreal sensations, often treated for mental health or substance-related reasons
hallucinogenic
[adjective]
related to substances causing altered perceptions, considered for therapy or managed in substance misuse
holistic
[adjective]
characterized by considering overall well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects
homeopathic
[adjective]
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
invasive
[adjective]
(of medical procedures) comprising cutting into the body or body cavities
manipulative
[adjective]
relating to physically manipulating or adjusting the body, such as in chiropractic or massage therapies for musculoskeletal issues
noninvasive
[adjective]
related to medical procedures or techniques that do not involve cutting or entering the body
orthopedic
[adjective]
relating to the branch of medicine focused on the musculoskeletal system, including bones and joints
palliative
[adjective]
causing symptoms and enhances the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses
paramedical
[adjective]
of or denoting a person who is trained to provide emergency medical treatment or to aid medical professionals
surgical
[adjective]
characterized by medical procedures or techniques involving the use of instruments and manual manipulation, typically performed in an operating room setting
therapeutic
[adjective]
(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues
prosthetic
[adjective]
relating to an artificial leg, hand, tooth, etc. that is implanted through surgery in a person's body as a replacement of a missing body part
lifesaving
[adjective]
relating to actions or treatments that save lives in emergency or critical situations
elective
[adjective]
(of surgical or medical treatment) chosen by a patient or healthcare provider to address non-emergency health concerns or improve quality of life
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