Definition / Synonym - Endocarditis And Opioid Addiction

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valvuloplastie (def.)

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valvuloplasty : a surgery that consists in repairing a defective heart valve

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remplacement de valves (def.)

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valve replacement : a surgical intervention that consists in inserting a new, artificial or biosynthetic, heart valve to substitute for a deficient one.

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opioïd (def.)

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opioid : a synthetic drug possessing narcotic properties similar to opiates but not derived from opium.

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opiacé (def.)

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opiate : a drug (such as morphine or codeine) containing or derived from opium and tending to induce sleep and alleviate pain.

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un addict (def.)

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an addict : a person who has the habit of abusing illegal substances.

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être «perché» (par rapport aux drogues) (def.)

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to get high on : to drug oneself with an illegal substances.

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oxycodone (def.)

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oxycontin : an analgesic (pain killer) containing opiates.

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suboxone (def.)

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suboxone : a replacement drug used to alleviate the dependance to opioids.

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inattendu (syn.)

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unexpectedly : out of the blue.

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endocardite (def.)

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endocarditis : an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) caused by the spreading of bacteria or fungi into the bloodstream.

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abcès (def.)

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abscess : a puss-filled sore.

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sobre (def.)

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sober : adjective used to described someone who has given up their abusive drinking/drug-using habit.

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AVC (def.)

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stroke : rupture or occlusion of a cerebral artery leading to ischemia that results in the loss of brain function.

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pacemaker (def.)

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pacemaker : a medical device used to replace the sinoatrial node of the heart, responsible of providing a regular heartbeat.

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toxicomane (def.)

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drug abuser : a person who uses syringes and needles to insert illegal substances into their bloodstream.

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tableur (syn.)

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spreadsheet : an Excel table.

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traquer (syn.)

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to track : to monitor, to follow the footprints of

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taux de mortalité (def.)

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mortality rate : the proportion of people who don’t survive a disease or a surgical intervention.

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«googler» (def.)

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to google : to conduct an online research on a topic / person. «

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nécrologie (def.)

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obituary : an announcement in a newspaper that informs the public of someone’s death.

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Medicaid (def.)

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Medicaid : free healthcare service provided to the poor in the US.

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in extremis (syn.)

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in extremis : in serious circumstances.

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ré-infecté (def.)

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to re-infect : to pass on a contagious disease for a second time.

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question épineuse (syn.)

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thorny questions : controversial topics.

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directives éthiques (def.)

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ethical guidelines : moral recommendations that don’t have legal effect.

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digne, méritant (syn.)

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worthy : deserving.

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fabriquer, inventer (syn.)

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to make up : invent

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opter pour (syn.)

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to opt for : to choose

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comme si (syn.)

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as if : as though

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une incitation (syn.)

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an incentive : an initiative, motivation.

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conduire / obliger qqn à (syn.)

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to drive somebody to do something : to compel someone to do something

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réacquérir (syn.)

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to reacquire : to regain.

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être coincé dans un cycle de (def.)

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to be stuck in a cycle of : to be unable to change one’s bad habits to.

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étiquette (def.)

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price tag : a label indicating the price of something / controversial topics

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gonfler (syn.)

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to swell (swell, swelled, swollen) : to expand, grow