Từ Vựng Chuyên Ngành Y Tế

Đang chuyển dịch sang Tiếng Việt

Word - Từ Vựng part of speech		Meaning - Nghĩa	Example sentence - Ví dụ trong 1 câu
abnormal adj		not normal for the human body (không bình thường đối với cơ thể con người)	This amount of weight loss is abnormal for women your age.
ache noun/verb		pain that won't go away (đau đớn không chấm dứt)	I can't sleep because my knees ache in the night.
acute adj		quick to become severe/bad (đau dử dội; trở nên đau đớn một cách mau lẹ trong tình trạng nghiêm trọng / xấu	We knew the baby was coming right away because the woman's labour pains were acute.
allergy noun allergic adj		a body's abnormal reaction to certain foods or environmental substances (eg causes a rash) (phản ứng bất thường của cơ thể với các loại thực phẩm nào đó hoặc về môi trường)	Your son is extremely allergic to peanuts.
ambulance noun		emergency vehicle that rushes people to a hospital (xe cấp cứu chở người bịnh vào bệh viện gấp)	We called the ambulance when Josh stopped breathing.
amnesia noun		a condition that causes people to lose their memory (tình trạng khiến cho người ta mất trí nhớ)	I can't remember the accident because I had amnesia.
amputation noun amputate verb		permanent removal of a limb (loại bỏ vĩnh viễn một chi thể)	We had to amputate his leg because the infection spread so quickly.
anaemia noun anaemic adj		occurs when the body doesn't have enough red blood cells (xảy ra khi cơ thể không có đủ hồng huyết cầu)	I have low energy because I am anaemic.
antibiotics noun		medication that kills bacteria and cures infections (thuốc trụ sinh diệt vi khuẩn và chữa trị bệnh nhiễm trùng)	My throat infection went away after I started the antibiotics.
anti-depressant noun		medication that helps relieve anxiety and sadness (thuốc giúp làm giảm sự lo lắng và buồn rầu)	The anti-depressants helped me get on with life after Lucy died.
appointment noun		a scheduled meeting with a medical professional (cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ hay y sĩ để khám bịnh)	I've made you an appointment with a specialist in three week's time.
arthritis noun		a disease that causes the joints to become swollen and crippled (một căn bệnh gây ra sưng khớp và tê liệt)	My grandmother can't knit anymore because the arthritis in her hands is so bad.
asthma (attack) noun		a condition that causes a blockage of the airway and makes it difficult for a person to breathe (bện ho suyễn - một nguyên nhân gây tắc nghẽn đường thở, làm khó thở	I carry an inhaler when I run because I have asthma.
bacteria noun		a disease-causing organism (vi khuẩn; vi trùng gây bệnh cho cơ thể	To prevent the spread of bacteria it is important that nurses wash their hands often.
bedsore noun		wounds that develop on a patient's body from lying in one place for too long (những vết thương phát triển trên cơ thể bệnh nhân từ nằm ở một nơi quá lâu)	If you don't get up and take a walk, you will develop painful bedsores.
benign adj		not harmful (not cancerous) (không có hại - không ung thư)	We're hoping that the tests will show that the lump in your breast is benign.
biopsy noun		removal of human tissue in order to conduct certain medical tests (Cắt xén một phần nhỏ của tế bào trong con người để làm xét nghiệm một bệnh trạng nào đó)	The biopsy ruled out a number of illnesses.
blood count noun		the amount of red and white blood cells a person has (cách đếm số lượng hồng huyết cầu và bạch huyết cầu trong máu của một người)	You will be happy to know that your blood count is almost back to normal.
blood donor noun		a person who gives blood to a blood bank or other person (hiến máu mình cho một ai đó hay cho nhà băng dự trữ máu)	Blood donors have to answer questions about their medical history.
blood pressure noun		the rate at which blood flows through the body (high/low) (huyết áp cao thấp trong cơ thể)	High blood pressure puts you at risk of having a heart attack.
brace noun		a device that holds injured body parts in place (một dụng cụ dùng để giữ bộ phận cơ thể đã bị thương tích yên một chỗ)	You will probably always have to wear a brace on your ankle when you jog.
breech adj		position of an unborn baby in which the feet are down and the head is up (Vị thế của hài nhi, chân ra trước và đầu ra sau, có thể sắp sinh/đẻ ngược)	We thought it was going to be a breech birth, but the baby turned himself around.
broken adj		a bone that is divided in two or more pieces as a result of an injury (Gãy xương)	We thought it was just a sprain, but it turned out his leg was broken.
bruise noun bruised adj		injured body tissue that is visible underneath the skin (bị bầm da, vết bầm)	The woman was badly bruised when she came into the emergency room.
Caesarean section, C-section noun		procedure that involves removing a baby from its mother through an incision in the woman's lower abdomen (khi sinh/đẻ không được cần phải mổ để đem hài nhi ra khỏi bụng mẹ)	The baby was so large that we had to perform a Caesarean section.
cancer noun		disease caused by the uncontrollable growth of cells (bệnh ung thư)	There are many different options when it comes to treating cancer.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) noun		restoring a person's breath and circulation (phục hồi hơi thở và tuần hoàn của một người)	You saved your brother's life by performing CPR.
cast noun		a hard bandage that is wrapped around a broken bone to keep it in place	My leg was in a cast for graduation.
chapel, chapeline noun		a place where loved ones can go to pray for a patient's recovery; a priest who visits patients in the hospital (một tiểu giáo đường trong bệnh viện dùng để thân nhân khấn vái cho bệnh nhân)	If you want a place to pray, the chapel is on the third floor.
chemotherapy noun		type of treatment used on cancer patients (phương pháp trị bệnh ung thư theo hóa học)	My mother has already had three rounds of chemotherapy.
chickenpox noun		a virus commonly contracted by children, characterized by itchy spots all over the body (bịnh thủy đậu; bịnh trái rạ)	It is best to get chickenpox as a child so that you don't get it worse as an adult.
coroner noun		a person who determines the cause of death after a person dies (nhân viên điều tra lý do gây nên tử vong)	We only call the coroner if we think a death is suspicious.
critical condition noun		requiring immediate and constant medical attention (trong tình trạng nguy kịch)	You can't see her right now; she's in critical condition.
crutches noun		objects that people with injured legs or feet use to help them walk (cái nạng dùng để chống trong khi đi)	I'd rather hop on one foot than use crutches.
cyst noun		a sac in the body-tissue filled with fluid (sometimes diseased) (u nang, bướu có mủ hay nước trong người)	We're going to remove the cysts just to be on the safe side.
deaf adj		unable to hear (không còn nghe được nữa; bị điếc	The accident left the patient both deaf and blind.
deficiency noun		a lack of something necessary for one's health (thiếu một chất dinh dưỡng nào đó trong máu cần thiết cho sức khỏe)	The tests show that you have an iron deficiency.
dehydrated adj		in need of water (bị thiếu lượng nước trong cơ thể)	It is easy for the elderly to become dehydrated in this heat.
dementia noun		loss of mental capacity (mất năng lực về tâm thần; chứng mất trí nhớ)	It is hard to watch a loved one suffering with dementia.
diabetes noun		type of disease typically involving insulin deficiency (bệnh tiểu đường)	People with diabetes have to constantly check their blood sugar levels.
diagnosis noun		medical explanation of an illness or condition (sự giải thích y khoa về tình trạng hay một căn bệnh)	The doctor would prefer to share the diagnosis with the patient himself.
discomfort noun		experiencing pain (khó chịu hay cảm giác lúc đau đớn	This pain medication should relieve some of your discomfort.
disease noun		a medical disorder that is harmful to a person's health	I understand that this disease runs in your family.
dislocated adj		when a bone is temporarily separated from its joint (trật khớp xương)	You will have to wear a sling because of your dislocated shoulder.
emergency noun		a medical problem that needs immediate attention (cấp cứu,	It is important that children know which number to dial in case of an emergency.
ER (emergency room) noun		the hospital room used for treating patients with immediate and life-threatening injuries (phòng cấp cứu)	The child was rushed into the ER after he had a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting.
external adj		on the outside (ngoài da; phía bên ngoài)	This cream is for external use only. Do not get it near your ears, eyes, or mouth.
false negative noun adj		a test that incorrectly comes back negative (kết quả của thử nghiệm bị sai, bị âm tính)	We had two false negative pregnancy tests, so we didn't know we were having a baby.
family history noun		medical background of a person's family members (tiền sử trong gia đình; bệnh hoạn có tính cách di truyền)	The doctor was concerned about my family history of skin cancer.
fatal adj		causing death (gây tử vong)	The doctor made a fatal error when he wrote the wrong prescription.
fever noun feverish adj		higher than normal body temperature (bị sốt cao; nhiệt độ trong người tăng cao không bình thường)	He is very feverish, and his temperature is near danger point.
flu (influenza) noun		many types of respiratory or intestinal infections passed on through a virus (bệnh cúm, dịch cúm)	People who have the flu should not visit hospital patients.
fracture noun fractured adj		broken or cracked bone (chổ gãy, gãy xương)	Your wrist is fractured and needs a cast.
germ noun		a micro-organism, especially one that causes disease	Flowers are not allowed in the ward to avoid the risk of germs being brought in.
genetic adj		a medical condition or physical feature that is passed on in the family (di truyền, huyết thống trong gia đình)	The disease is part genetic and part environmental.
growth noun		a ball of tissue that grows bigger than normal, either on or under the skin	That growth on your shoulder is starting to worry me.
heart attack noun		instance in which blood stops pumping through the heart (nhồi máu cơ tim, tim bị bơm thiếu lượng máu)	People who smoke are at greater risk of having a heart attack.
HIV noun		the virus that infects the human T-cells and leads to AIDS	HIV can be passed down from the mother to her fetus.
hives noun		bumps that appear on the surface of the skin during an allergic reaction (nổi mề đay)	I broke out in hives after I ate that potato casserole.
illness noun ill adj		general term for any condition that makes a person feel sick for a certain period of time (tình trạng đau ốm, bệnh hoạn)	Her illness went away when she started eating better.
immune system noun		the parts of the body that fight diseases, infections, and viruses	You can't have visitors because your immune system is low.
immunization noun immunize verb		an injection that protects against a specific disease	Babies are immunized three times in their first year.
incision noun		cut in the body made during surgery	I had to have stitches to close the incision.
inconclusive adj		unclear	We have to do more x-rays because the first ones were inconclusive.
infant noun		young baby	The nurse will demonstrate how to bathe an infant.
infection noun infected adj		diseased area of the body (viral or bacterial)	The wound should be covered when you swim to prevent it from becoming infected.
inflamed adj		appearance (red and swollen) of an injured body part	My right ankle was so inflamed it was twice the size of my left one.
injury noun		damage to the body	Her injuries were minor; just a few cuts and bruises.
intensive care unit (ICU) noun		section of the hospital where patients get constant attention and doctors rely on specialized equipment	She will remain in the ICU until she can breathe on her own.
internal adj		under the skin, inside the organs	The doctors will be monitoring her for any internal bleeding.
itchy adj		feeling discomfort on the skin's surface	If you are allergic to this medication your skin will get red and itchy.
IV noun		a tube that pumps liquids and medication into a patient's body	The toddler was so dehydrated that the doctor decided to get him on an IV.
lab results noun		tests that come back from a laboratory and help doctors make a diagnosis	The lab results have come in and you are free to go home.
lab (laboratory) noun		place where samples of blood/urine etc. are taken for testing	I'll take these samples down to the lab on my way out.
life support noun		a machine that keeps patients alive by helping them breathe	The woman has severe brain damage and is currently on life support.
life-threatening adj		when injuries and conditions are extremely serious	The victim was shot in two places but the bullet wounds are not life-threatening.
light-headed adj		feeling of dizziness and being off-balance, caused by lack of oxygen in the brain	If you are feeling light-headed again, lie down and call me.
malignant adj		expected to grow and get much worse (especially related to cancerous cells)	I'm afraid at least one of the tumours is malignant.
medical school (med. school) noun		place where someone trains to be a doctor	After eight years of medical school I can finally practice medicine.
newborn noun		an infant that is less than three months old	You have to support her neck because she is still a newborn.
numb adj		no feeling in a certain body part	The needle will make your lower body feel numb.
OR (operating room) noun		the place where major surgeries and operations take place	You must wear a face mask and gloves while you are in the OR.
operation noun operate on verb		a medical procedure that involves going inside a person's body in an attempt to fix a problem	The operation lasted seven hours, but it was successful.
pain noun		strong discomfort in certain areas of the body	We gave your husband some medicine to relieve some of the pain.
pain killer, pain reliever noun		type of medicine that takes away some or all of the discomfort of an illness or injury	You can take two pain killers every four hours.
paralyzed adj		unable to move certain areas of the body	We thought her legs were paralyzed for life, but she is learning how to walk.
patient noun		a person staying in a hospital or medical facility	The patients in Room 4 are not getting along.
pharmacist noun		a person who fills a doctor's prescription and gives people advice about medication	Ask the pharmacist if there is a generic brand of this medication.
pharmacy, drugstore noun		a place where people go to buy medication and other medical supplies	You should be able to buy a bandage at the pharmacy.
physician noun		doctor	Ask your family physician to refer you to a specialist.
poison noun poisonous adj		a substance that is very dangerous if it enters the human body	The child was bitten by a poisonous snake.
prenatal adj		of the time period leading up to giving birth	The woman was well prepared for labour because she took the prenatal classes.
prescription noun prescribe verb		the correct amount and type of medication needed to cure an illness or relieve symptoms	You will need to visit your doctor to get another prescription.
privacy noun private adj		being alone; personal (eg test results)	You will have to pay for a private hospital room if you don't want a room-mate.
radiation noun		high energy X-rays that destroy cancer cells	If the radiation doesn't kill all of the abnormal cells, the cancer will come back.
residency resident noun		part of a doctor's training that takes place in the hospital; a student working under a doctor	John is a resident under Dr Brown.
routine check-up noun		a doctor's appointment to check a person's general health	I'd like to see you a year from now for a routine check-up.
scrubs noun		plain uniform (usually green, white, or blue) worn by medical professionals	I have some extra scrubs in my locker.
scrub up verb		carefully wash hands before and after seeing a patient	I have to scrub up and get ready for surgery.
second opinion noun		input from a second doctor about an illness or symptom	I went to another doctor to get a second opinion about these headaches.
seizure noun		sudden violent movements or unconsciousness caused by electrical signal malfunction in the brain	People who suffer from epilepsy are prone to seizures.
shock noun		body not getting enough blood flow	The woman was in shock after being pulled from the river.
side effects noun		other symptoms that might occur as a result of a certain medication or procedure	One of the side effects of antidepressants is a loss of appetite.
sore adj		painful	I have a sore throat and a runny nose.
spasm noun		the uncontrollable tightening of a muscle	Ever since I injured my leg I've been having muscle spasms in my upper thigh.
specialist noun		a doctor that is an expert in a certain kind of medicine	My family doctor is sending me to a specialist.
sprain noun/verb		an injury (less serious than a break) to a joint (ankle, wrist, knee etc)	I sprained my knee playing soccer.
stable condition noun		a patient is stable if their medical condition is no longer changing rapidly	You can see your husband now; he is in a stable condition.
sting noun/verb		sharp, temporary pain	It may sting when I insert the needle.
stress noun stressed adj		worry that causes muscles to tighten and blood pressure to rise	You need to take some time off work and relieve some of your stress.
swelling noun swollen adj		ligaments (parts that hold the joints together) growing bigger and rounder after an injury to a joint	I knew my ankle was sprained because it was so swollen.
symptoms noun		pain or physical changes that occur because of an illness or disease	You have all of the symptoms of a diabetic.
temperature noun		amount of heat measured in a body; higher than normal temperature	We brought Jesse to emergency because he was running a (high) temperature.
tender adj		painful when touched or used	The incision was tender after the surgery.
test results noun		medical information that helps doctors understand a patient's condition or body	The test results came back negative. You aren't pregnant.
therapy noun		treatment aimed at improving a person's mental or physical condition	I was able to go back to work a few weeks after starting the therapy.
transplant noun		moving of an organ from one human to another	The heart transplant saved your life.
ultrasound noun		a test that examines the body's internal organs and processes using sound waves (often used during pregnancies)	The ultrasound shows that we are expecting a baby boy.
umbilical cord noun		the lifeline from the mother to the fetus (when cut at birth this forms the belly button)	I had an emergency C-section because the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby's neck.
unconscious adj		alive, but appearing to be asleep and unaware of the surroundings	I hit my head on the steering wheel and was still unconscious when the ambulance arrived.
urine sample noun		a small amount of the body's liquid waste that is tested for different medical reasons	The urine sample tells us how much alcohol is in your blood.
vein noun		the thin tubes that transport blood around the body and back to the heart	I'm just looking for the best vein in which to insert the needle.
virus noun		a dangerous organism that causes the spread of minor and major diseases	The virus is contractable through the exchange of bodily fluids.
visiting hours noun		time of day when friends and family are allowed to visit patients in hospital	I'm afraid you'll have to come back during visiting hours.
vomit noun/verb		discharge of a person stomach contents through the mouth	The pregnant woman can't stop vomiting.
ward noun		a section of a hospital or health facility where patients stay	I should warn you that we're entering the mental health ward.
wheelchair noun		a chair on wheels used for transporting patients from place to place	If you get in the wheelchair I'll take you down to see the garden.
wound noun wounded adj		injury to body ("flesh wound" means not deep)	The wounded soldiers are being airlifted to the hospital.
x-ray noun/verb		a photograph of a person's bones and organs	The technician took x-rays of my shoulder to make sure it wasn't broken.

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