Unit 1+2: Hospital departments

Pediatrics

provides healthcare from birth to adulthood

Obstetrics

cares for women through all stages of pregnancy

Radiology

creates X-ray and CT scans for all departments

pathology

tests sample for all departments

surgery

performs everything form routine procedures to organs transplants

routines procedures

thủ thuật thường quy

cardiology

investigates and treats all hearts problems

dermatology

cares everthing from warts to skin cancer

orthopedics

provides bone and joint care

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anesthesiologist

a doctor who renders patients unconscious or prevents them from feeling pain

• Giving anesthesia

• Monitoring vital sign

• Managing pain after surgery

• providing critical care in emergencies

anesthesiology

deals with anesthesia and the management of patients before, during, and after surgery

anesthesia

preventing pain and awareness during surgery

lab technician

a medical professional who works with samples in a laboratory

general practitioner

a doctor who provides many kinds of care to adults and children

nurse

a medical professional who helps a doctor and cares for patients

pharmacist

a person who fill prescriptions and gives medicine

unconscious

not awake/not aware of themselves or their surroundings

hematology

branch of medicine that studies blood (red/white blood cells + platelets), blood-forming organs and blood didsease

oncology

the study and treatment of cancer

nephrology

the study of kidneys and diseases that affect them

urology

deals with the urinary tract and the male reproductive system

endocrinology

branch of medicine that studies hormones, the glands that make them, and diseases caused by hormone problems

Gland

an organ in the body that makes and releases substances (like hormones, sweat - mồ hôi, saliva - nước bọt, or digestive juices)

andrology

a subspecialty of urology that focuses only on male reproductive health, such as male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and hormonal problems

pulmonology

branch of medicine that focuses on the lungs and the respiratory system

respiratory system

the body system that helps us breathe

gynecology

branch of medicine that focuses on the female reproductive system

reproductive system

body system that allows humans to have children

immunology

the study of the body’s defense system against infections and diseases

gastroenterology

branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its diseases

gastro-

stomach or digestive system

entero-

intestine (ruột)

otorhinolaryngology

branch of medicine that studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), as well as related structures of the head and neck

odontosmatology

studies and treats diseases of the teeth and mouth

ophthalmology

branch of medicine that studies the eyes and treats eye diseases

geriatrics

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

nuclear medicine

branch of medicine that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases

preventive medicine

branch of medicine that focuses on keeping people healthy and preventing diseases before they happen

internal medicine (internist)

focuses in diagnosing treating, and preventing diseases in adults, especiallt those affecting internal organs

Psychiatry (Psychiatrist)

branch of medicine that studies, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

Psychology (psychologist)

a science of behavior and mind, not medicine, usually cannot prescribe medications

antipyretics

medicines that reduce fever

myocardial infraction

heart attack

labor

the process of childbirth (chuyển dạ)

to render

to make

hepatology

branch of medicine that studies the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas, as well as the diseases that affect them

gallbladder

small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver

bile ducts

netword of thin tubes that carry bile drom the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine

pancreas

large gland located behind the stomach - digestive function and hormonal function (tuyến tụy)

epidemiology

branch of medicine that studies how diseases occur, spread, and can be controlled in populations (dịch tễ học)

rheumatology

branch of medicine that studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and the immune system

cytology

studies cells

dietetics

science of nutrition and how food affects health

midwifery

the health profession that specializes in caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery

forensic

application of science or medicine to investigate crimes or legal issues (pháp y)

outpatient department

where patients receive medical care without being admitted overnight

inpatient department

patient is admitted to the hospital and stays at least one night