Unit 12 | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 12, Medical English Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Example
pediatrics	Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of children.
juvenile	She works to keep juveniles away from drugs.
obesity	Charles tends towards obesity.
jaundice	Jaundice is a disease of the blood that causes the skin and the white part of the eyes to turn yellow.
infant	Infants under 2 years of age must travel on an adult's lap.
newborns	Newborns are not able to focus their eyes fully for the first few weeks of life.
check up	She goes to her doctor for regular check-ups.
geriatrics	Geriatrics is the care and treatment of old people.
elderly	A large number of elderly people live alone.
stroke	He had a stroke.
polypharmacy	New medications are now available to target multiple symptoms, potentially reducing polypharmacy.
bedsores	Bedsores are painful places on the body, caused by having to lie in bed for a long time.
nursing home	In nursing home old people who are ill live and receive medical treatment and care.
hearing loss	Hearing loss is a big problem for lots of old people.
drug interaction	The doctor schould knew about drug interaction.
dizzy	I'm feeling a bit weak and dizzy.
assessment	My students always mal´ke assesment of pations conditions.
comprehensive	It is necessory to make a comprehensive survey.