Medical Vocabulary

#261

Subcutaneous

Example sentences

1. The patient received a subcutaneous injection under the skin.
2. Subcutaneous insulin is often given in the abdomen.
3. The nurse taught the patient how to use a subcutaneous needle.

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#262

Intravenous

Example sentences

1. The nurse gave the medicine through an intravenous line.
2. Intravenous treatment enters directly into a vein.
3. The patient received intravenous fluids for dehydration.

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#263

Inhaled

Example sentences

1. The patient used an inhaled medicine for asthma.
2. Inhaled treatment goes into the lungs through breathing.
3. The nurse showed the child how to take the inhaled dose.

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#264

Suppository

Example sentences

1. The doctor prescribed a suppository for the patient.
2. A suppository is placed inside the rectum or vagina.
3. The pharmacist explained how to store the suppository.

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#265

Indication

Example sentences

1. Pain relief was the main indication for the medicine.
2. An indication is a reason to use a treatment.
3. The doctor checked the indication before writing the prescription.

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#266

Contraindication

Example sentences

1. A severe allergy was a contraindication to the medicine.
2. A contraindication is a reason not to use a treatment.
3. The doctor checked for every contraindication before surgery.

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#267

Side effect

Example sentences

1. Sleepiness was a common side effect of the medicine.
2. The patient reported the side effect to the doctor.
3. The pharmacist explained how to manage the side effect.

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#268

Adverse reaction

Example sentences

1. The patient had an adverse reaction after taking the medicine.
2. An adverse reaction can be more serious than a mild side effect.
3. The doctor recorded the adverse reaction in the medical file.

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#269

Allergic reaction

Example sentences

1. The patient developed an allergic reaction to the antibiotic.
2. An allergic reaction can cause rash, swelling, or breathing problems.
3. The nurse stopped the medicine after the allergic reaction.

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#270

Drug interaction

Example sentences

1. The pharmacist warned the patient about a possible drug interaction.
2. A drug interaction can change how a medicine works.
3. The doctor reviewed all medicines to prevent a drug interaction.

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#271

Tolerance

Example sentences

1. The patient developed tolerance to the medicine over time.
2. Tolerance may mean that the same dose has less effect.
3. The doctor reviewed the treatment after tolerance developed.

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#272

Dependence

Example sentences

1. Long-term use of some medicines can cause dependence.
2. Dependence means the body has adapted to a substance.
3. The doctor reduced the medicine slowly because of dependence.

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#273

Withdrawal

Example sentences

1. The patient had withdrawal symptoms after stopping the medicine suddenly.
2. Withdrawal can include sweating, anxiety, or sleep problems.
3. The doctor made a safe plan to reduce withdrawal.

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#274

Adherence

Example sentences

1. Good adherence helped the treatment work well.
2. Adherence means following the treatment plan correctly.
3. The nurse asked about the patient’s medication adherence.

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#275

Generic drug

Example sentences

1. The pharmacist offered a generic drug with the same active ingredient.
2. A generic drug is sold under its generic name.
3. The doctor explained that the generic drug should work in the same way.

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#276

Brand name

Example sentences

1. The medicine is sold under a well-known brand name.
2. The pharmacist wrote the brand name on the label.
3. The patient knew the brand name but not the active ingredient.

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#277

Active ingredient

Example sentences

1. The label lists the active ingredient in the medicine.
2. The active ingredient produces the main medical effect.
3. The pharmacist checked the active ingredient before giving another drug.

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#278

Placebo

Example sentences

1. Some people in the study received a placebo.
2. A placebo looks like treatment but has no active medicine.
3. Researchers compared the new drug with the placebo.

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#279

Antibiotic

Example sentences

1. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the patient.
2. The pharmacist explained how to use the antibiotic safely.
3. The patient took the antibiotic exactly as directed.

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#280

Antiviral

Example sentences

1. The doctor prescribed an antiviral for the patient.
2. The pharmacist explained how to use the antiviral safely.
3. The patient took the antiviral exactly as directed.

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