Medical Vocabulary

#341

Polycythemia

Example sentences

1. The patient is receiving care for polycythemia.
2. Polycythemia may affect the red blood cell count.
3. Regular follow-up can help monitor polycythemia.

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#342

Hemorrhage

Example sentences

1. The medical team worked quickly to stop the hemorrhage.
2. A hemorrhage is heavy or uncontrolled bleeding.
3. The patient needed a transfusion after the hemorrhage.

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#343

Coagulation

Example sentences

1. Coagulation helps the blood form a clot.
2. The laboratory tested the patient’s coagulation.
3. A problem with coagulation can increase bleeding risk.

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#344

Clotting factor

Example sentences

1. The patient had a low level of one clotting factor.
2. A clotting factor helps the blood stop bleeding.
3. The doctor ordered treatment to replace the missing clotting factor.

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#345

Red blood cell

Example sentences

1. A red blood cell carries oxygen through the body.
2. The laboratory counted each red blood cell in the sample.
3. A low red blood cell count may be linked to anemia.

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#346

White blood cell

Example sentences

1. A white blood cell helps the body fight infection.
2. The laboratory measured the white blood cell count.
3. A high white blood cell count may appear during infection.

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#347

Platelet

Example sentences

1. A platelet helps the blood form a clot.
2. The patient had a low platelet count.
3. The laboratory examined the platelet level before surgery.

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#348

Blood type

Example sentences

1. The laboratory confirmed the patient’s blood type.
2. A blood type must be checked before a transfusion.
3. The nurse recorded the blood type in the medical file.

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#349

Rh factor

Example sentences

1. The pregnancy test included the mother’s Rh factor.
2. Rh factor is a marker found on some red blood cells.
3. The doctor explained why the Rh factor was important during pregnancy.

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#350

Sepsis

Example sentences

1. The patient developed sepsis after a serious infection.
2. Sepsis is a dangerous response to infection.
3. The medical team treated the sepsis as an emergency.

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#351

Respiratory system

Example sentences

1. The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body.
2. The lungs are a major part of the respiratory system.
3. Smoking can damage the respiratory system.

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#352

Upper respiratory tract

Example sentences

1. The nose and throat are part of the upper respiratory tract.
2. The infection affected the upper respiratory tract.
3. The doctor examined the upper respiratory tract for swelling.

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#353

Lower respiratory tract

Example sentences

1. The trachea and lungs are part of the lower respiratory tract.
2. The infection moved into the lower respiratory tract.
3. The doctor listened for problems in the lower respiratory tract.

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#354

Asthma

Example sentences

1. Tests helped confirm asthma.
2. The doctor explained how asthma affects the airways.
3. The treatment plan focused on managing asthma.

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#355

Bronchitis

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with bronchitis.
2. Bronchitis can affect the bronchial tubes.
3. The patient received treatment for bronchitis.

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#356

Pneumonia

Example sentences

1. The patient is receiving care for pneumonia.
2. Pneumonia may affect the lungs.
3. Regular follow-up can help monitor pneumonia.

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#357

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Example sentences

1. Tests helped confirm chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
2. The doctor explained how chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects the lungs.
3. The treatment plan focused on managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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#358

Emphysema

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with emphysema.
2. Emphysema can affect the air sacs.
3. The patient received treatment for emphysema.

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#359

Tuberculosis

Example sentences

1. The patient is receiving care for tuberculosis.
2. Tuberculosis may affect the lungs.
3. Regular follow-up can help monitor tuberculosis.

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#360

Pleurisy

Example sentences

1. Tests helped confirm pleurisy.
2. The doctor explained how pleurisy affects the lining around the lungs.
3. The treatment plan focused on managing pleurisy.

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