Deck 2 Flashcards
Debut apparition
Onset : beginning of a disease an epidemic
Infarctus
Infarction : tissue death due to lack of blood supply following the blockage of an artery by a blood clot for example
Accident ischémique transitoire
TIA/Transient ischaemic attack: a sudden loss of neurological function with complete recovery usually within 24 hours caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to the brain
Éclater
To burst:to break open or apart especially because of pressure from inside
Caillot
Clot/thrombus: a semi-solid mass of coagulated blood
Sclerose
Sclerosis/induration
Anévrisme
Aneurysm:dilatation of an artery usually due to an acquired or congenital weakness of the wall of the artery
Épaississement
Thickening : becoming less fluid
Cou
The neck : the part of the body which connects the head to the trunk
Tension artérielle
Blood pressure: the pressure or tension of the blood within the systemic arteries calculated in millimeters of mercury
Déglutition
Swallowing: the process of passing solids or liquids from the mouth to the stomach
Urgence
Emergency: an unexpected occurrence requiring immediate action
Centre de soins
Medical facility : buildings equipment provided for medical purposes
Eliminer(un diagnostique)
To rule out : to exclude as a choice or a possibility
Antécédents médicaux
Medical history/ anamnesis :the diseases and treatments a patient has had before the presenting complaint
Un scanner
A CAT scan: computed axial tomography scan
AVC
Cerebrovascular accident /stroke: a sudden clinical event that lasts more than 24 hours when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or is blocked
Form
Shape
Mâchoire
Jaw:one of the two bony structures in which the teeth are set forming the framework of the mouth
Cuspide
Cusp:a conical elevation arising on the surface of a tooth
Pulpe
Pulp: the soft tissue within the tooth containing blood vessels nerves and lymphatic vessels
Dentine
Dentine: ivory the hard tissue forming the major part of a tooth
Enamel: the hard layer covering and protecting the crown of a tooth
Frotter/masser
To rub:to apply friction over a surface
Cotton hydrophile
Cotton wool: an absorbent cotton-based material used for cleaning wounds
Tremper
Soak : to saturate something with a liquid
Poussée dentaire
Teething: process of eruption of the primary teeth beginning around the sixth month of life
Agité
Restless: agitated unable to stay still
Carie
Caries/tooth decay: deterioration of tooth substance due to bacterial infection
Propager
To spread ; to cover a larger or an increasing area
Abcès
Abscess/gumboil: a localized collection of pus in the gum associated with swelling and inflammation
Qui dure longtemps
Long-lasting:that continues for a long time
Se rétracter
To recede:to retract to move away from a previous position
Dents
Teeth:the hard white structures in the mouth used for mastication
To delay
To do something at a later time, to postpone /repousser
To bustle
To move around in a busy way / s’affairer
Time-consuming
Needing a lot of time / chronophage
Nationwide
At the level of nation / à l’echelle nationale
Trend
Tendency / tendance
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine concerned with children and their illnesses /pediatrie
On the rise
Increasing /en augmentation
Tricky
Difficult to deal with /delicat
CDC
Center of Disease Control
A shot
An injection / une piqure
Dramatically
Spectacularly /spectaluraiment
To stick with something
To continue doing something / s’en tenir à
Schedule
Programme
As a set
Injected a the same time /en meme temps
To space
To schedule regular spaces / espacer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolite
Neonatal jaundice
Ictere neonatal
Erytheme fessier
Nappy rash
Roseole
Roseola
Rougeole
Rubeola/measles
Oreillons
Mumps
Rubeole
Rubella/German measles
Vaccin Ror
MMR vaccine
Scarlatine
Scarlet fever
Coqueluche
Pertussis/whooping cough
Varicelle
Varicella/chickenpox
DT coq
DTP vaccine
Vacciner/innoculer contre
Vaccinate/ inoculate against
Faire une piqure
Give an injection/a shot/ a jab
A jour
Up to date
Un rappel
A booster
Une seringue
A syringe
Une aiguille
A needle
2,54cm
1 inch
30,48cm
1foot =12 inch
91,44cm
1 yard=3feet