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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL - Medical Examinations and Procedures
Here you will learn some English words about medical examinations and procedure, such as "incision", "scan", "MRI", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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examination
[noun]
the process of looking closely at something to see if there are any issues
to operate
[verb]
to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ
incision
[noun]
a surgical cut made in flesh or skin; the action or process of making this cut
sample
[noun]
a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment
to scan
[verb]
(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist
CT scan
[noun]
a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine
magnetic resonance imaging
[noun]
a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body
ultrasound
[noun]
the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus
surgery
[noun]
a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ
surgical
[adjective]
characterized by medical procedures or techniques involving the use of instruments and manual manipulation, typically performed in an operating room setting
to implant
[verb]
to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure
to transplant
[verb]
to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body
nose job
[noun]
a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive
plastic surgery
[noun]
a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury
to diagnose
[verb]
to find out the cause of a problem or what disease a person has by examining the symptoms
diagnosis
[noun]
the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem
to bandage
[verb]
to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection
therapist
[noun]
a person who is trained to treat a particular type of disease or disorder, particularly by using a specific therapy
paramedic
[noun]
a trained individual who gives medical aid to people in emergency before taking them to the hospital
psychiatrist
[noun]
a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders
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