The historical context of medicine in the early twentieth century Flashcards
anaesthetic
a substance that reduces or removes pain
antibiotics
medicines (such as penicillin) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
antiseptic
a substance applied to the skin to reduce the possibility of infection
aseptic
free from infection, bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile or sterilized.
bacteria
microorganisms that can cause disease
blood transfusions
injection of blood, previously taken from a healthy person, into a patient.
chemical cures
medicines made from chemical rather than natural ingredients
CT scanners
a scan which combines X-ray images taken from different angles around your body to create cross-sectional (sliced) images of the body. CT scan images provide more-detailed information than plain X-rays do.
DNA
material that is present in humans which carries genetic information
gene therapy
using genes to treat or prevent disease
Germ Theory
the currently accepted scientific theory that many diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by bacteria
herbal remedies
medicines made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers
microscope
an instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria, magnified several hundred times.
plastic surgery
the process of reconstructing or repairing parts of the body using skin or other body material
transplant
an operation in which a body organ (such as heart, kidney, liver) is taken from a healthy person, into a patient.
