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Advanced Medical Vocabulary

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● Patient - A person receiving medical care.


● Inpatient - A patient who is admitted to a hospital for
treatment and care.
○ ICU - Intensive Care Unit
● Outpatient - A patient who receives medical care without
being admitted to a hospital.
○ ER - Emergency Room

Medical Professionals:

● Doctor/Physician
● General Practitioner (GP) - Treats a wide range of health
issues.
● Surgeon - Performs surgery

Specialist - Focuses on one specific area of medicine.


● Cardiologist: Heart
● Dermatologist: Skin
● Pediatrician: Children
● Optometrist: Eyes
● Dentist: Oral Health (Teeth)
● OB/GYN - Women’s Health, Pregnancy
● Anesthesiologist: Administers anesthesia and monitors
patients during surgery.
● Radiologist: X-rays, CT scans, MRIs.
● Psychiatrist: Mind, Mental Disorders
● ENT: Ear, Nose, Throat
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Advanced Medical Vocabulary
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● Nurse
● Registered Nurse (RN): Nursing degree and license.
● Nurse Practitioner (NP): Advanced training. Can diagnose
and treat certain medical conditions.

● Routine check up - GP exams your overall health every 6


months to 1 year.
● Vital signs: Temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and
respiratory rate.
● An appointment - Set a time/date to see your doctor for a
routine check up or specific issue.

Example: I’m going to refer you to an ENT.


- A GP often refers patients to a specialist.

Symptoms:

● A symptom - any feelings of illness.


● Example: What are your symptoms?
○ I have a lot of back pain.
○ My left arm is very sore.
○ My feet are numb.
○ My vision is blurry.
○ I feel nauseous
Advanced Medical Vocabulary
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● Diagnostic tests: To determine the presence or absence of a


specific disease, condition, or medical problem.
○ X-rays, MRIs, CT Scan, Blood Tests
● A diagnosis - A judgment about what a particular illness or
problem is.
● Treatment options - Different courses of action for
addressing a medical condition.

Prescriptions:

● A prescription - A written/electronic order from a licensed


professional for a specific medical treatment.
● Example: You can get your prescription filled at a pharmacy.
● A pharmacist fills the prescription.
● Dosage - The amount/quantity of a medication.
● Side effects - Unintended or adverse reactions.
● A follow-up appointment - Additional appointments to
monitor and assess the patient’s health.
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