Learn how to pronounce and use 10 common medical words correctly to enhance your medical vocabulary and communication skills. Topics include the meaning of 'recuperate', the usage of 'chronic' in health conditions, the definition of 'prescription', the difference between medication and medicine, and the meaning of 'symptom'. The pronunciation of medical terms such as 'tumor,' 'malignant tumor,' 'benign tumor,' and 'biopsy' are also discussed. Additionally, the pronunciation of 'syringe' and 'over the counter' is explained, along with the purpose of a syringe. Various medical words, including specialist, pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, and medications, are covered with examples and practice.
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Anesthesia is a medication used to keep patients comfortable and unaware during medical procedures.
Recuperate refers to the process of recovering from an illness or surgery.
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Anesthesia: Medicine given to make a person unconscious or not feel pain during surgery or medical procedures
Anesthesia is a medicine used by doctors to keep patients comfortable and unaware while undergoing surgery or medical treatments. It can induce unconsciousness or desensitize a specific body part. For example, before surgery, patients often receive anesthesia to numb the pain.
Recuperate: To recover or get better from illness
Recuperate is a verb that refers to the process of recovering or getting better from an illness. After undergoing surgery, patients require time to rest and recuperate. For instance, the patient will need time to recuperate after the surgery.
Chronic: Referring to something that lasts for a long time or keeps happening repeatedly
Chronic describes a condition or issue that persists over an extended period or occurs repeatedly. In terms of health, chronic conditions often require ongoing management or treatment and do not improve quickly. For example, arthritis is a chronic condition that can cause pain in the joints.
Anesthesia, syringe, malignant tumor…so many words that look intimidating in medicine, but are essential to know! In today’s episode, I’ll share 10 common words used in medicine, what they mean, and how to pronounce them.
Download the free PDF to follow along with the audio and see the definition, IPA transcription, and example sentences: https://bit.ly/3TCKCMz
Whether you need to go to a doctor and use English, or you just want to brush up on your medical vocabulary, you’ll enjoy this episode!
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