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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Medicine

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
biopsy

the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition

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catheter

a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine

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chemotherapy

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals

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rheumatology

the branch of medical science particularly concerned with the joints, soft tissues, and autoimmune diseases

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suture

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

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urology

the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the urinary system

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ophthalmology

the branch of medical science dealing with the eye, its functions, and diseases

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otorhinolaryngology

a branch of medicine that primarily focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

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dermatology

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

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radiology

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the use of radiation for diagnosis and treatment

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oncology

a branch of medical science that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer

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stethoscope

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

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antidote

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

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homeopathy

a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

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chiropractic

a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine

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syringe

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

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ointment

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

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analgesic

a pain-relieving medication

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anticoagulant

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

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decongestant

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

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hypnotic

a medication that induces sleep

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prophylactic

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

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lozenge

a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat

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draught

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

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salve

any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it

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