Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Medicine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

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

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

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

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

a pain-relieving medication

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

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

a medication that induces sleep

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

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

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

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