Thẻ ghi nhớ: UNIT 9: Medical and Health Issues (2) | Quizlet

Iron deficiency

: Thiếu sắt

Synonyms: Lack of iron, anemia

Example: Iron deficiency can cause fatigue and weakness

Alcohol dependency

: Nghiện rượu

Synonyms: Alcohol addiction, alcohol abuse

Example: Alcohol dependency can lead to serious health problems

Defective heart valve

bệnh van tim

Synonyms: Faulty heart valve, heart valve abnormality

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a defective heart valve that requires surgery

enhanced immunity

are protected against disease or from legal action:: Có khả năng miễn dịch tăng cường với

Synonyms: Be more resistant to, stronger immunity against

Example: After the vaccine, she had enhanced immunity to the virus

This strain of the flu virus

: Chủng virus cúm này

Synonyms: This type of flu virus, this variant of the flu

Example: This strain of the flu virus is particularly contagious

Spinal injury

: Chấn thương cột sống

Synonyms: Back injury, spine trauma

Example: The accident resulted in a severe spinal injury

Paralysis

: Liệt

Synonyms: Immobility, loss of movement

Example: The spinal injury caused paralysis from the waist down

Therapeutic benefit

: Lợi ích điều trị

Synonyms: Healing effect, treatment advantage

Example: This therapy has shown significant therapeutic benefits for arthritis patients

Hereditary

passed from the genes of a parent to a child,: Di truyền

Synonyms: Genetic, familial

Example: Heart disease can be hereditary in some families

Lesion

an injury to a person's body or to an organ inside their body: Tổn thương

Synonyms: Wound, abnormal tissue

Example: The doctor examined the lesion on her skin

Prudent step

careful and avoiding risks: Bước thận trọng

Synonyms: Careful action, wise move

Example: Quitting smoking is a prudent step to improve your health

In remission

a period of time when an illness is less severe: Trong giai đoạn thuyên giảm

Synonyms: In recovery, symptom-free phase

Example: Her cancer is in remission after several rounds of chemotherapy

Arthritis

a serious condition in which a person's joints (= places where two bones are connected) become painful: Viêm khớp

Synonyms: Joint inflammation, rheumatism

Example: Arthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints

Mouth ulcer

a break in the skin or on the surface of an organ inside the body, which does not heal naturally: Loét miệng

Synonyms: Canker sore, oral ulcer

Example: She developed a painful mouth ulcer after accidentally biting her lip

Symptomatic of

: Triệu chứng của

Synonyms: Indicating, showing signs of

Example: His constant coughing is symptomatic of a chest infection

Remiss

careless and not doing a duty well enough: Cẩu thả

Synonyms: Negligent, careless

Example: It would be remiss of you to ignore these symptoms

elective surgery

: Thực hiện phẫu thuật tự chọn

Synonyms: Undergo optional surgery, non-emergency surgery

Example: She decided to have elective surgery to fix her deviated septum

Sedate the patient

to cause a person or animal to be very calm or go to sleep by giving them a drug: tiêm thuốc an thần

Synonyms: Calm the patient, administer sedatives

Example: The nurse will sedate the patient before the procedure to ensure they remain calm

Administer the drug

cause someone to receive something: Cung cấp thuốc

Synonyms: Give the medication, provide the drug

Example: The doctor will administer the drug intravenously

Dress the wound

to treat an injury by cleaning it and putting medicine or a covering on it to protect it: : Băng vết thương

Synonyms: Bandage the wound, cover the injury

Example: The nurse needs to dress the wound to prevent infection

Deliver the baby

: Đỡ đẻ

Synonyms: Assist in childbirth, give birth

Example: The obstetrician will deliver the baby in the delivery room

Probe the wound

: Khám xét vết thương

Synonyms: Examine the wound, investigate the injury

Example: The surgeon needs to probe the wound to ensure no debris is left inside

Amputate the limb

to cut off a part of the body: Cắt cụt chi

Synonyms: Remove the limb, surgical amputation

Example: The doctors decided to amputate the limb to prevent the spread of infection

Admit the patient to the ward

: Nhập bệnh nhân vào khoa

Synonyms: Place the patient in the ward, hospitalize the patient

Example: After the emergency room assessment, they admitted the patient to the ward for further treatment

Detect an improvement

: Phát hiện sự cải thiện

Synonyms: Notice progress, observe improvement

Example: The doctor was pleased to detect an improvement in the patient's condition

Analyse the sample

: Phân tích mẫu

Synonyms: Examine the sample, test the specimen

Example: The lab technician will analyse the sample to determine the presence of bacteria

Burp the baby

to allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth: Vỗ lưng để ợ hơi cho em bé

Synonyms: Help the baby expel gas, make the baby burp

Example: After feeding, it's important to burp the baby to release trapped air

Discontinue the treatment

: Ngừng điều trị

Synonyms: Stop the treatment, cease therapy

Example: The doctor decided to discontinue the treatment due to side effects

Post-op medication

: Thuốc sau phẫu thuật

Synonyms: Medication after surgery, post-operative drugs

Example: The patient was given post-op medication to manage pain and prevent infection

A carrier of

: Người mang mầm bệnh

Synonyms: Carrier of disease, bearer of

Example: He is a carrier of the flu virus but does not show symptoms himself

Unbeknownst to sb

without a particular person knowing: Không biết

Synonyms: Without knowledge, unknown

Example: Unbeknownst to her, the surprise party was being planned by her friends

Nagging

unpleasant feeling that continues for a long period of time: Cơn đau dai dẳng

Synonyms: Persistent, ongoing

Example: He's had a nagging pain in his back for weeks

Scalpel

: Dao mổ

Synonyms: Surgical knife, lancet

Example: The surgeon used a scalpel to make the incision

Forceps

: Kẹp phẫu thuật

Synonyms: Surgical tongs, clamps

Example: The doctor used trusty forceps to remove the splinter

Sling

a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects: Dây đeo tay

Synonyms: Arm support, arm brace

Example: He wore a sling after breaking his arm

Splint

: Nẹp

Synonyms: Brace, support

Example: The paramedics put a splint on his leg to stabilize the fracture

Syringe

: Ống tiêm

Synonyms: Injection device, needle

Example: The nurse filled the syringe with the medication

Crutch

: Cái nạng

Synonyms: Walking aid, support

Example: He used crutches to move around after his knee surgery

Drip

: Dịch truyền

Synonyms: IV drip, intravenous infusion

Example: The patient was on a drip to stay hydrated

Stretcher

: Cáng

Synonyms: Gurney, emergency bed

Example: The paramedics carried the injured man on a stretcher

Comatose

very tired or in a deep sleep because of extreme tiredness, hard work, or too much alcohol: Hôn mê

Synonyms: Unconscious, in a coma

Example: After the accident, the patient was virtually comatose

Perspiration

sweat (= a clear liquid passed through the skin: Mồ hôi

Synonyms: Sweat, moisture

Example: Perspiration covered his forehead after the intense workout

Phlegm

a thick substance in your nose and throat that is produced when you have a cold: Đờm

Synonyms: Mucus, sputum

Example: He coughed up blood in his phlegm after the severe infection

pus

thick, yellowish liquid that forms in and comes from an infected cut or injury in the body: mủ

Constipation

unable to empty your bowels as often as you should: Táo bón

Synonyms: Irregularity, bowel blockage

Example: A lack of fiber in the diet can cause constipation

Meningitis

a serious infectious disease that causes the tissues around the brain and spinal cord to swell: Viêm màng não

Synonyms: Brain inflammation, meningococcal disease

Example: Meningitis can be life-threatening if not treated early

Diarrhoea

: Tiêu chảy

Synonyms: Loose stools, bowel disorder

Example: The contaminated food caused severe diarrhoea

Congenital

: Bẩm sinh

Synonyms: Inborn, hereditary

Example: The child was born with a congenital heart defect

Contagious

: Truyền nhiễm

Synonyms: Infectious, communicable

Example: The flu is highly contagious and spreads quickly in schools

recuperate

to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc.: hồi phục

ex: She spent a month in the country recuperating from/after the operation.

Coroner

an official who examines the reasons for a person's death,: Nhân viên điều tra tử thi

Synonyms: Medical examiner, forensic pathologist

Example: The coroner determined the cause of death after the autopsy

Be bleeding profusely

: Chảy máu nhiều

Synonyms: Hemorrhaging, losing a lot of blood

Example: He was bleeding profusely from the head wound after the accident

Trusty forceps

: Kẹp phẫu thuật tin cậy

Synonyms: Reliable forceps, dependable clamps

Example: The surgeon used trusty forceps to remove the foreign object

A hairline fracture

(= a thin broken line in the bone): Gãy xương nhỏ

Synonyms: Small fracture, minor break

Example: The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his ankle

A brace

: Nẹp hỗ trợ

Synonyms: Splint, support

Example: The doctor recommended wearing a brace to support his injured knee

Striker

: Tiền đạo (bóng đá)

Synonyms: Forward, attacker

Example: The striker scored the winning goal for his team

Burst the spot

: Nặn mụn

Synonyms: Pop the pimple, squeeze the blemish

Example: It's not a good idea to burst the spot as it could lead to infection

Cough up blood in phlegm

: Ho ra máu trong đờm

Synonyms: Hemoptysis, blood-streaked sputum

Example: He was alarmed when he started coughing up blood in his phlegm

Impromptu toilet visit

: Thăm nhà vệ sinh đột xuất

Synonyms: Unplanned bathroom break, sudden restroom trip

Example: The spicy food forced him to make an impromptu toilet visit

Ingest a lethal dose of

: Nuốt một liều lượng gây chết

Synonyms: Swallow a fatal amount, consume a deadly dose

Example: He accidentally ingested a lethal dose of the medication

Register as a donor

: Đăng ký làm người hiến tặng

Synonyms: Enroll as a donor, sign up to donate

Example: She decided to register as a donor to help others in need of transplants

Outpatient

: Bệnh nhân ngoại trú

Synonyms: Non-admitted patient, day patient

Example: The outpatient returned to the clinic for a follow-up after surgery

A chronic complaint

: Bệnh mãn tính

Synonyms: Persistent condition, long-term illness

Example: She has a chronic complaint that requires daily medication

Seizure

a very sudden attack of an illness in which someone becomes unconscious or develops violent movements: Cơn co giật

Synonyms: Convulsion, epileptic fit

Example: The child had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital

Senile dementia

: Chứng sa sút trí tuệ tuổi già

Synonyms: Cognitive decline, elderly dementia

Example: His grandmother was diagnosed with senile dementia and requires constant care

Amnesia

: Mất trí nhớ

Synonyms: Memory loss, forgetfulness

Example: After the accident, the patient suffered from amnesia and couldn't remember the last year of his life