Medical Advancements from the French Revolution to the 19th Century

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to advancements in medicine from the French Revolution through the 19th century.

Right of Citizenship

The entitlement of individuals to participate in citizenship and healthcare.

National Health Care System

A system where the government provides healthcare services to its citizens.

Physical Diagnosis

A method of examining patients to assess their health through observation and touch.

Clinical Pathological Correlation

The relationship between clinical symptoms and pathological findings after death.

Statistics in Medicine

The use of statistical methods to analyze health data and improve medical outcomes.

Moral Treatment

A humane approach to treating individuals with mental illness by providing care and compassion.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used to listen to internal sounds of a patient's body.

Auscultation

The act of listening to internal body sounds as a diagnostic tool.

Geriatrics

The branch of medicine that focuses on the health care of elderly people.

Psychiatry

The medical field focused on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

Vivisection

The practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research.

Antitoxin

A substance that counteracts a specific toxin, particularly in disease prevention.

Cell Theory

The theory that all living organisms are made up of cells, which are the basic units of life.

Causal Agent

The microorganism responsible for causing a specific disease.

Germ Theory

The theory that diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Pasteurization

A process of heating liquids to eliminate harmful bacteria.

Autopsy

A surgical procedure to determine the cause of death by examining the organs and tissues.

Histology

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system, including brain functions.

Epidemiology

The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of disease.