Unit 15 | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 15, Medical English Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Example
cancer	He died of liver cancer.
oncologist	The surgeon fixed an appointment with a leading oncologist.
outpatient	Anna had foot surgery as an outpatient.
cholesterol	Cholesterol may cause of heart disease.
chemotherapy	Chemotherapy is often used in the treatment of cancer.
radiation therapy	He underwent eight weeks of radiation therapy.
immunotherapy	Immunotherapy with interferons may be used in patients with infections that are very difficult to treat.
photodynamic therapy	Photodynamic therapy is one of the oldest treatments for psoriasis.
angioplasty	Angioplasty id a medical operation to remove something blocking an artery.
heart disease	Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many Western countries.
arrhythmia	An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
coronary artery disease	I suppose, it is a coronary artery dssease.
atherosclerosis	Atherosclerosis is caused by a fatty substance building up inside the arteries.