Medicine 1.0 Flashcards

1
Q

cyst
[сисит]
We’re going to remove
the cysts just to be on the safe side.

A

a round mass growing just under the skin or deeper in the body, that contains liquid

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deaf
[деф]
The accident left the patient both deaf and blind.

A

unable to hear

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deficiency
[дефишенси]
The tests show that you have an iron deficiency.

A

a lack of something necessary

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dehydrated
[дихайдрейдед]
It is easy for the elderly to become dehydrated in this heat

A

in need of water

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5
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dementia
[деменша]
It is hard to watch a loved one suffering with dementia.

A

causing the memory and other mental abilities to gradually become worse, and leading to confused behaviour

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diabetes
[даябитис]
People with diabetes have to constantly check their blood sugar levels.

A

type of disease typically involving insulin deficiency

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7
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diagnosis
[даягносис]
The doctor would prefer to share the diagnosis with the patient himself.

A

medical explanation of an illness or condition

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8
Q

disease
[дизиз]
I understand that, this disease runs in your family.

A

(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident

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dislocated
You will have to wear a sling because of your dislocated shoulder.

A

is one in which a bone has been suddenly forced out of its correct position

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10
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emergency
[имердженси]
It is important that children know which number to dial in case of an emergency.

A

something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results

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ER (emergency room)
The child was rushed into
the ER after he had a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting.

A

the hospital room used for treating patients with immediate and life- threatening injuries

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12
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external
[икстернал]
This cream is for external use only. Do not get it near your ears, eyes, or mouth.

A

on the outside

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13
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false negative
We had two false negative pregnancy tests, so we didn’t know we were having a baby.

A

a test that incorrectly comes back negative

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14
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family history
The doctor was concerned about my family history of skin cancer.

A

medical background of a person’s family members

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15
Q

fatal
[фейтл]
The doctor made a fatal error when he wrote the wrong prescription.

A

causing death

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