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CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Recovery and Treatment
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Recovery and Treatment, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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prophylactic
[noun]
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
immunotherapy
[noun]
a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms
intervention
[noun]
a deliberate action or strategy implemented to aid in the recovery or treatment process, often involving support, therapy, or medical assistance
drug therapy
[noun]
the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body
remission
[noun]
a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe
deep brain stimulation
[noun]
a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease
recuperation
[noun]
the process or fact of regaining one's health or strength after a period of illness or injury
convalescence
[noun]
a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation
ablation therapy
[noun]
a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers
pulmonary rehabilitation
[noun]
a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life
rehabilitation
[noun]
the process of treating and assisting individuals in recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries through tailored therapies
adjuvant
[noun]
an additional treatment used to support the primary therapy in recovery and treatment
photodynamic therapy
[noun]
light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells
bone marrow transplantation
[noun]
a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells
prophylaxis
[noun]
preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions
to convalesce
[verb]
to spend time in order to recover from an illness and regain one's strength
to pull through
[verb]
to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations
to resuscitate
[verb]
to bring someone to a state of consciousness, typically by administering medical aid or CPR
remedial
[adjective]
related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues
palliative
[adjective]
causing symptoms and enhances the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses
therapeutic
[adjective]
(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues
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