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Hospital equipment – English vocabulary

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49 English words with meanings: X-ray machine, ventilator, blood pressure monitor, hospital bed, infusion pump… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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  1. X-ray machine /'ɛks reɪ mə,ʃi:n/ (noun) — a machine that takes X-ray pictures of the body
    Example: The patient was examined using an X-ray machine.
    Synonyms: radiography unit, imaging device
  2. ventilator /'vɛntɪleɪtər/ (noun) — a machine that helps a person breathe
    Example: The doctor connected the patient to a ventilator.
    Synonyms: respirator, breathing machine
  3. blood pressure monitor /blʌd 'prɛʃər 'mɒnɪtər/ (noun) — a device that checks blood pressure
    Example: She checked his blood pressure with a blood pressure monitor.
    Synonyms: sphygmomanometer
  4. hospital bed /'hɒspɪtl bɛd/ (noun) — a bed for patients in a hospital
    Example: The nurse adjusted the height of the hospital bed.
    Synonyms: medical bed
  5. infusion pump /ɪn'fju:ʒən pʌmp/ (noun) — a machine that slowly puts fluid into the body
    Example: The infusion pump controls the flow of medication.
    Synonyms: IV pump, drip pump
  6. defibrillator /dɪ'fɪbrɪleɪtər/ (noun) — a machine that restarts the heart with electricity
    Example: A defibrillator can restart the heart in emergencies.
    Synonyms: AED, shock device
  7. electrocardiogram machine /ɪ,lɛktrəʊ'kɑ:diəɡræm mə'ʃi:n/ (noun) — a machine that records heart activity
    Example: An electrocardiogram machine records heart activity.
    Synonyms: ECG machine, EKG device
  8. ultrasound machine /'ʌltrəsaʊnd mə,ʃi:n/ (noun) — a machine that shows images inside the body
    Example: The ultrasound machine was used to check the baby’s health.
    Synonyms: sonogram device
  9. oxygen tank /'ɒksɪdʒən tæŋk/ (noun) — a tank that supplies oxygen
    Example: The nurse replaced the empty oxygen tank.
    Synonyms: oxygen cylinder
  10. syringe /sɪ'rɪndʒ/ (noun) — a tool used to inject medicine
    Example: The doctor filled the syringe with medication.
    Synonyms: injection needle
  11. scalpel /'skælpəl/ (noun) — a knife used in surgery
    Example: The surgeon picked up a scalpel.
    Synonyms: surgical knife
  12. stethoscope /'stɛθəskəʊp/ (noun) — a tool for listening to the heart and lungs
    Example: She used a stethoscope to check his heartbeat.
    Synonyms: medical listening device
  13. thermometer /θər'mɒmɪtər/ (noun) — a tool that measures body temperature
    Example: The nurse measured his temperature with a thermometer.
    Synonyms: temperature gauge
  14. wheelchair /'wi:ltʃɛər/ (noun) — a chair with wheels for people who cannot walk
    Example: The orderly brought a wheelchair for the patient.
    Synonyms: mobility chair
  15. IV stand /aɪ vi: stænd/ (noun) — a stand that holds fluid bags
    Example: The IV bag was hung on an IV stand.
    Synonyms: IV pole, drip stand
  16. surgical mask /'sɜ:rdʒɪkl mæsk/ (noun) — a mask worn to prevent germs
    Example: Everyone wore a surgical mask in the operating room.
    Synonyms: medical mask
  17. gloves /ɡlʌvz/ (noun) — hand coverings worn for protection
    Example: Doctors must wear gloves before examining patients.
    Synonyms: medical gloves, surgical gloves
  18. dialysis machine /daɪ'ælɪsɪs mə,ʃi:n/ (noun) — a machine that cleans the blood
    Example: The dialysis machine cleans toxins from the blood.
    Synonyms: renal therapy device
  19. anesthesia machine /,ænɪs'θi:ziə mə'ʃi:n/ (noun) — a machine that puts patients to sleep for surgery
    Example: The anesthesia machine delivers gas to keep the patient asleep.
    Synonyms: anaesthetic device
  20. patient monitor /'peɪʃənt 'mɒnɪtər/ (noun) — a machine that watches a patient’s vital signs
    Example: The patient monitor shows heart rate and oxygen level.
    Synonyms: vital signs monitor
  21. suction machine /'sʌkʃən mə'ʃi:n/ (noun) — machine that sucks out fluids
    Example: The suction machine cleared fluid during surgery.
    Synonyms: aspiration device
  22. operating table /'ɒpəreɪtɪŋ 'teɪbəl/ (noun) — table used for surgery
    Example: The patient was placed on the operating table.
    Synonyms: surgical table
  23. ECG electrodes /i: si: ʤi: ɪ'lɛktrəʊdz/ (noun) — stickers that check heart signals
    Example: ECG electrodes were attached to the chest.
    Synonyms: cardiac sensors
  24. pulse oximeter /pʌls ɒk'sɪmɪtər/ (noun) — machine that measures blood oxygen
    Example: The nurse used a pulse oximeter on his finger.
    Synonyms: oxygen monitor
  25. surgical light /'sɜ:dʒɪkl laɪt/ (noun) — bright light for surgery
    Example: The surgical light illuminated the operating area.
    Synonyms: operating light
  26. autoclave /'ɔ:təkleɪv/ (noun) — machine that kills germs
    Example: Instruments are sterilized in the autoclave.
    Synonyms: sterilizer
  27. ambulance stretcher /'æmbjʊləns 'strɛtʃər/ (noun) — bed to carry sick people
    Example: The paramedics placed him on an ambulance stretcher.
    Synonyms: medical stretcher
  28. hospital gown /'hɒspɪtl ɡaʊn/ (noun) — clothes for patients
    Example: The nurse gave the patient a hospital gown.
    Synonyms: patient gown
  29. bedside table /'bɛdsaɪd 'teɪbəl/ (noun) — small table next to the bed
    Example: Water was placed on the bedside table.
    Synonyms: bed table
  30. catheter /'kæθɪtər/ (noun) — tube put into the body
    Example: A catheter was used to drain urine.
    Synonyms: drain tube

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