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The InFluency Podcast

371. 10 Common Words in Medicine and How to Pronounce Them

Dec 29, 2023
16:36
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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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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

Deep dives

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.

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