Medical treatment – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: acupuncturist, anaesthesia, anaesthetist, aromatherapist, chiropractor… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…
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- acupuncturist /,ækjʊpʌŋk'tʃʊərɪst/ (noun) — a person who treats pain by putting needles into the body
Example:The acupuncturist used thin needles to ease the pain.
Synonyms: needle therapist, acupuncture doctor - anaesthesia /,ænəs'θi:ziə/ (noun) — a state of being unable to feel pain during an operation
Example:The patient was under anaesthesia during the operation.
Synonyms: general anesthesia, numbness - anaesthetist /,ænəs'θetɪst/ (noun) — a doctor who gives medicine to stop pain during surgery
Example:The anaesthetist gave him medicine before surgery.
Synonyms: anesthesiologist, anesthesia doctor - aromatherapist /ə,roʊmə'θerəpɪst/ (noun) — a person who uses plant smells to help health
Example:The aromatherapist used lavender oil to help her relax.
Synonyms: essential oil therapist, aroma therapist - chiropractor /,kaɪroʊ'præktər/ (noun) — a person who treats pain by adjusting the spine and joints
Example:The chiropractor adjusted her back.
Synonyms: spine specialist, back doctor - clinic /'klɪnɪk/ (noun) — a place where people get medical treatment without staying overnight
Example:She went to the clinic for a checkup.
Synonyms: medical center, health center, surgery - family doctor /'fæməli 'dɒktər/ (noun) — a doctor who gives general medical care to people in a local area
Example:Our family doctor knows everyone in the neighborhood.
Synonyms: general practitioner, GP, primary care doctor - fertility drugs /fər'tɪləti drʌɡz/ (noun) — Medicines that help a woman produce eggs and become pregnant.
Example:The doctor prescribed fertility drugs.
Synonyms: fertility medication, reproductive drugs - gene therapy /'dʒi:n 'θɛrəpi/ (noun) — medical treatment that changes genes to cure disease
Example:Gene therapy may help treat inherited diseases.
Synonyms: genetic treatment, gene treatment - go private /ɡoʊ 'praɪvət/ (phrase) — to pay for medical treatment yourself instead of using public care
Example:They decided to go private for faster treatment.
Synonyms: pay privately, use private care - GP /,dʒi: 'pi:/ (noun) — a doctor who gives general medical care to patients
Example:I called my GP about the fever.
Synonyms: family doctor, general practitioner, primary care doctor - gynaecologist /,ɡaɪnə'kɒlədʒɪst/ (noun) — a doctor who treats women's reproductive health
Example:The gynaecologist explained the test results clearly.
Synonyms: women's doctor, OB-GYN - healthcare /'helθkeər/ (noun) — medical services and treatment for people
Example:Good healthcare should be available to everyone.
Synonyms: medical care, health services, health care - home visit /'hoʊm ,vɪzɪt/ (noun) — a doctor’s visit to a patient’s home
Example:The doctor made a home visit after the surgery.
Synonyms: house call, visit to the home - homeopathic doctor /,hoʊmiə'pæθɪk 'dɒktər/ (noun) — a doctor who uses very small doses of natural remedies
Example:A homeopathic doctor may suggest natural remedies.
Synonyms: homeopath, homeopathy doctor - insurance scheme /ɪn'ʃʊərəns ski:m/ (noun) — a plan that helps pay medical costs
Example:Her insurance scheme helped cover the hospital bill.
Synonyms: insurance plan, health insurance plan - IVF /,aɪ vi: 'ɛf/ (noun) — A medical method of helping pregnancy by joining egg and sperm outside the body.
Example:They decided to try IVF.
Synonyms: in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment - keyhole surgery /'ki:hoʊl 'sɜ:rdʒəri/ (phrase) — an operation done through very small cuts using a camera
Example:She had keyhole surgery on her knee.
Synonyms: minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery - locum /'loʊkəm/ (noun) — a doctor who works temporarily for another doctor or clinic
Example:The clinic hired a locum for two weeks.
Synonyms: temporary doctor, substitute doctor - low-dose /,loʊ'doʊs/ (adjective) — using only a small amount of medicine
Example:The doctor prescribed a low-dose medicine.
Synonyms: small-dose, light, minimal - midwife /'maɪdwaɪf/ (noun) — A trained person who helps women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Example:The midwife stayed with her during labor.
Synonyms: birth attendant, obstetric nurse - ophthalmologist /,ɒfθæl'mɒlədʒɪst/ (noun) — a doctor who treats eye diseases and problems
Example:The ophthalmologist checked my vision.
Synonyms: eye doctor, optometrist - paediatrician /,pi:diə'trɪʃən/ (noun) — a doctor who treats babies and children
Example:The paediatrician examined the child.
Synonyms: children's doctor, child doctor, pediatrician - past history /pæst 'hɪstəri/ (noun) — a record of earlier illnesses or events
Example:The doctor asked about her past history.
Synonyms: medical history, background, record - physician /fɪ'zɪʃən/ (noun) — a medical doctor
Example:The physician checked my blood pressure.
Synonyms: doctor, medical doctor - prescription /prɪ'skrɪpʃən/ (noun) — a written order from a doctor for medicine
Example:The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
Synonyms: doctor's order, medicine order - prescription charge /prɪ'skrɪpʃən tʃɑ:rdʒ/ (noun) — the money paid for a medicine given by prescription
Example:The prescription charge was higher than I expected.
Synonyms: medicine fee, drug charge - primary care /'praɪməri kɛr/ (noun) — basic medical care that is the first help a patient gets
Example:She went to her primary care doctor for a checkup.
Synonyms: basic care, first-line care - secondary care /'sɛkəndɛri kɛr/ (noun) — medical care from a specialist after a first doctor visit
Example:He was sent for secondary care after the first visit.
Synonyms: specialist care, advanced care - side effect /,saɪd ɪ'fekt/ (phrase) — an unwanted effect caused by a medicine or treatment
Example:Drowsiness is a common side effect.
Synonyms: adverse effect, unwanted effect
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