Medical Unit 14: Vocabulary
To pass this unit, please study the 21 vocabulary words below.
- annual blood test
- a test performed every year in which a small sample of blood is taken and examined to check blood content and look for signs of any disease or disorder
- appointment
- an arrangement to see a doctor at a specific date and time
- BMI (body mass index)
- a measure of body fat calculated on the basis of weight and height
- BRCA genetic test
- a test of two human genes which helps determine the risk of occurrence of breast cancer
- breast cancer
- is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the mammary glands or surrounding tissue
- burst
- to break open or apart, suddenly or violently
- cervical cancer
- a cancer that develops in the tissue of the cervix
- chemistry panel
- a type of blood test which provides information on the condition of your cardiovascular system
- cholesterol
- a substance in the blood and cells which can cause the diseases of the heart and arteries
- colonoscopy
- a screening test performed to check for colorectal cancer
- colorectal cancer
- the development of cancer in the parts of the large intestine
- complete blood count
- a type of blood test which provides information on cells in the blood and the concentration of various proteins and minerals
- detection
- the process of detecting symptoms of a disease or a disorder
- DRE (digital rectal exam)
- a manual examination to check for problems with organs in the pelvis and lower belly, such as the prostate gland in men and the uterus in women.
- family health history
- information about diseases and disorders your close relatives have experienced
- fibrinogen
- a protein essential for blood clot formation
- obesity
- the condition of being too overweight
- prostate cancer
- the development of cancer in the gland of the male reproductive system
- risk factor
- anything that increases the chance of getting a disease
- screen
- to test if someone is suffering from a particular disease
- ultrasound
- a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture images from the inside of the body
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Under your health insurance you can have annual blood tests done at your local surgery free of charge.
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As Claire was feeling very weak and had a high temperature, she phoned the surgery to make an appointment with her GP.
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The result of his BMI count was 23.5, which meant his weight was appropriate.
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Because there had been cases of breast cancer in her family, Mary had the BRCA test done.
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer.
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He was rushed into surgery after his appendix burst
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One of the symptoms of cervical cancer is vaginal bleeding.
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The results of the chemical panel indicate that you may be prone to coronary artery disease.
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As Jane’s tests had shown a high cholesterol level, she had to reduce the intake of saturated fats.
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As our clinic is equipped with a CCD camera, our specialists can perform colonoscopy on request.
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Mark has been feeling very tired lately and has lost a lot of weight, so the doctor ordered him to have the stool blood test done to eliminate the possibility of colorectal cancer.
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The complete blood count is a very common procedure as it provides an overview of a patient’s general health condition.
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An early detection of a tumor increases the chances of a successful treatment.
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To perform DRE, put on a glove, apply some lubricant on your finger and slide it into the rectum.
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A thorough family health history can help determine the risk of occurrence of any fatal diseases.
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After the body suffers an injury, fibrinogen converts into threads that form a net stabilizing the injury site until it is fully healed.
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About 12% of the male population suffers from heart disease caused indirectly by obesity.
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James had been diagnosed with prostate cancer which further contributed to his depression.
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Intravenous drug use is a major risk factor for contracting HIV.
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It is possible to screen for a variety of diseases before any symptoms are present
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To confirm she was pregnant, Claire had an ultrasound scan done by her gynecologist.