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Acupuncture

Ancient Chinese practice involving the insertion of needles into the body to relieve pain or treat various conditions.

Pulse diagnosis

Method of diagnosis developed by ancient Chinese doctors using pulse as an indicator of health.

Hieroglyphics

Writing system used by ancient Egyptians to record medical history of patients.

Galen

Greek doctor known for his significant contributions to surgery, notably brain and eye surgeries.

Caduceus

Symbol of the medical profession traced back to Ancient Greece.

Organized healthcare system

A structured approach to providing medical care that was first established by the Romans.

Medical tools

Instruments invented by the Romans such as forceps, scalpels, and medical needles.

Hippocratic Oath

A promise made by doctors to practice medicine honestly, attributed to Hippocrates.

Maimonides

Medieval physician who described various health conditions, including asthma and diabetes.

Antibiotic

A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections, with penicillin being the first, invented by Alex Fleming.

Inflammation

A process in the body often indicated by the suffix -itis in medical terminology.

Microbiology

The study of microorganisms, significantly advanced by Louis Pasteur.

Qualified licensure

Recognition by a state agency confirming that a person meets the qualifications for a specific occupation.

Advance directive

A legal document expressing a patient's wishes regarding healthcare decisions when they are unable to express them.

Informed consent

A form completed by a patient agreeing to accept the risks involved with a medical procedure.

Negligence

Failure to perform an act that a reasonable person would, or the improper performance of an act, resulting in harm.

Medical ethics

Concerns about whether healthcare provider actions are morally right or wrong.

Sanitization

The process of reducing microorganisms to non-threatening levels on objects or surfaces.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Gear such as gloves, masks, and gowns used to protect healthcare workers and patients.

Celsius

A metric temperature scale commonly used in healthcare.

Proportion

An equation that states two ratios are equal.