Health Vocab 🍇📸

Comprehensive vocabulary list of health and medical terms including types of illnesses, medical procedures, and healthcare professionals based on the lecture notes.

ailment

A mild illness or health problem.

illness

A state of being unwell or the presence of a disease.

disease

A medical condition or illness involving specific symptoms.

disorder

A disruption or lack of order in normal physical or mental functions.

infection

The invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms or pathogenic agents.

virus

A tiny infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.

bacteria

Unicellular microorganisms that can cause disease or be helpful to the body.

pathogen

Any bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

chronic

A condition which persists for a long time or is constantly recurring.

acufe

A medical condition that is severe and has a sudden onset.

ferminal

The final stage of a fatal or incurable illness.

sympfom

A physical or mental feature that indicates the presence of a specific condition or disease.

syndrome

A group of symptoms which consistently occur together to characterize a particular medical condition.

genefic disorder

A health problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome.

aufoimmune disease

A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy tissues.

freafment

The medical care given to a patient for an illness, injury, or disorder.

therapy

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder or medical condition.

medication

A substance or drug used for medical treatment.

prescriptiong

An instruction written by a doctor that authorizes a patient to receive a specific medicine.

dose

A specific quantity of a medicine or drug taken at one time.

antibiotic

A medicine used to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and microorganisms.

vaccination

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease.

Immunization

The process by which a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease.

recovery

The process of returning to a normal state of health after an illness or injury.

rehabilliettieng

The act of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.

surgery

The branch of medical practice that treats diseases or injuries by operative procedures.

operation

An act of surgery performed on a patient to treat a medical condition.

anesthesia

A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes.

injection

The act of putting a liquid, such as a drug, into the body using a needle and syringe.

transplant

An operation to move an organ or tissue from one part of the body to another or between individuals.

healthcare

The maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.

hospital

An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

clinic

An establishment where patients are given medical treatment or advice, often specialized.

physician

A person qualified to practice medicine; a medical doctor.

surgeon

A medical practitioner who is qualified to practice surgery.

nurse

A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital setting.

patient

A person receiving or registered to receive medical care or treatment.

emergency

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

ward

A separate room or division in a hospital typically allocated to a particular type of patient.

outpatient

A patient who attends a hospital for treatment but does not stay overnight.

inpatient

A patient who stays in a hospital while receiving medical treatment.

diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

screening

The testing of a person or group for the presence of a disease or medical condition.

consultafion

A meeting with a medical expert or professional to seek advice or information.

referrall

The act of sending a patient to a medical specialist or another hospital for further review or action.

organ

A part of an organism that is self-contained and has a specific vital function.

issues

Groups of cells with a similar structure that work together to perform a specific function.

cell

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.

immune system

The body's defense network against infectious organisms and other invaders.

metalbolism

The chemical processes occurring within a living organism in order to maintain life.