Health & Fitness

20 words

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   anaesthesianoun/ˌænəsˈθiːzjə/

   A state caused by drugs that removes sensation and awareness, or the drugs used to produce that state during an operation.

   “She was given a general anaesthesia before the operation.”

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   relapsenoun/verb/rɪˈlæps/

   The return of a disease or its symptoms after a period of improvement; or to return to a previous worse condition (verb).

   “There was a relapse of his symptoms three months after treatment.”

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   transplantnoun/verb/trænsˈplɑːnt/

   An operation to replace a damaged organ with one from another person (noun) or to perform that operation (verb).

   “She received a heart transplant last year.”

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   biopsynoun/verb/ˈbaɪɒpsi/

   A medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken for laboratory examination (noun); to take such a sample (verb).

   “The doctor performed a biopsy to check if the nodule was malignant.”

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   geneticsnoun/dʒəˈnɛtɪks/

   The scientific study of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms.

   “Research in genetics can explain why some diseases run in families.”

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   depressionnoun/dɪˈprɛʃən/

   a mental disorder marked by persistent low mood and loss of interest

   “After months of low energy and loss of interest, the doctor said it was depression.”

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   incidencenoun/ˈɪnsɪdəns/

   the number of new cases of a disease or event in a population during a specific period

   “The incidence of lung cancer has increased among young adults in recent years.”

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   prognosisnoun/prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/

   A doctor's forecast of the likely outcome of a medical condition.

   “After the tests, the specialist gave a guarded prognosis.”

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   telemedicinenoun/ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/

   The provision of medical services remotely using telecommunications technology, such as video consultations.

   “Many rural clinics now use telemedicine to consult specialists in the city.”

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    comorbiditynoun/ˌkəʊməˈbɪdɪti/

    The presence of one or more additional medical conditions co-occurring with a primary condition.

    “Elderly patients often have multiple comorbidities.”

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    compliancenoun/kəmˈplaɪəns/

    the act of doing what is required or requested, especially following medical or legal advice/guidelines

    “Improving patient compliance with medication schedules reduces hospital readmissions.”

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    pathogennoun/ˈpæθədʒən/

    An organism or agent that causes disease.

    “Researchers are trying to identify the pathogen responsible for the outbreak.”

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    dementianoun/dɪˈmɛnʃə/

    a serious loss of cognitive ability severe enough to interfere with daily life

    “His family noticed memory problems early on and tests confirmed dementia.”

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    metabolismnoun/məˈtæbəlɪzəm/

    The chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy and building blocks.

    “Regular exercise can help boost your metabolism.”

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    insomnianoun/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

    difficulty in falling or staying asleep

    “During exams she struggled with insomnia and poor concentration.”

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    palliativeadjective/ˈpæliətɪv/

    Relieving pain or symptoms without curing the underlying disease; easing suffering.

    “She receives palliative care to manage pain in the final stages of her illness.”

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    ailmentnoun/ˈeɪlmənt/

    A minor illness or health disorder.

    “He had a minor ailment and stayed home for two days.”

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    anaemianoun/əˈniː.mi.ə/

    a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells

    “Iron-deficiency anaemia is common among young women.”

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    hormonenoun/ˈhɔː(r)məʊn/

    a chemical produced by glands that regulates body functions

    “Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and energy levels.”

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    physiotherapynoun/ˌfɪziˈɒθərəpi/

    treatment using physical methods such as exercise to restore movement and function

    “After knee surgery she started physiotherapy twice a week.”