Medicine I flashcards
- Level 1
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Medicine with 10 free flashcards (level 1): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Anatomy, Physiology, Diagnosis, Symptom and more.
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Anatomy
The study of the structure of the body.
“The anatomy class examined the skeletal system today.”
Physiology
The study of the functions of the body.
“Understanding physiology helps in knowing how the heart pumps blood.”
Diagnosis
Identifying diseases based on symptoms.
“The doctor made a diagnosis of influenza based on the patient's symptoms.”
Symptom
A physical or mental feature indicating a condition.
“A persistent cough is a common symptom of a cold.”
Prescription
A doctor's instruction for the use of medication.
“The prescription indicated that the medication should be taken twice daily.”
Vaccine
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies.
“The flu vaccine is recommended annually to prevent influenza.”
Infection
Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.
“The wound led to a bacterial infection that was treated with antibiotics.”
Fracture
The breaking of a bone or cartilage.
“The x-ray confirmed a fracture in his forearm.”
Antibiotic
A drug used to treat bacterial infections.
“The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection.”
Allergy
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance.
“Many people have an allergy to pollen which causes hay fever.”