Medical Vocabulary

#641

False negative

Example sentences

1. The early test gave a false negative.
2. A false negative misses a disease that is actually present.
3. The doctor repeated the test because a false negative was possible.

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#642

Randomized controlled trial

Example sentences

1. The new treatment was studied in a randomized controlled trial.
2. A randomized controlled trial assigns participants to groups by chance.
3. The randomized controlled trial compared the medicine with standard care.

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#643

Clinical trial

Example sentences

1. The patient joined a clinical trial of a new medicine.
2. A clinical trial tests the safety or effect of a treatment.
3. The research team explained the clinical trial before enrollment.

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#644

Control group

Example sentences

1. The control group received the usual treatment.
2. Researchers compared the treatment group with the control group.
3. The control group helped show whether the new medicine made a difference.

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#645

Cohort study

Example sentences

1. The researchers followed patients in a cohort study.
2. A cohort study observes a group over a period of time.
3. The cohort study examined smoking and heart disease.

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#646

Cross-sectional study

Example sentences

1. The survey was designed as a cross-sectional study.
2. A cross-sectional study collects information at one point in time.
3. The cross-sectional study measured the prevalence of diabetes.

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#647

Bias

Example sentences

1. The researchers tried to reduce bias in the study.
2. Bias can make research results less accurate.
3. The review found possible bias in the way participants were selected.

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#648

Confounding

Example sentences

1. The researchers considered smoking as a possible confounding factor.
2. Confounding can hide or change the real relationship between two things.
3. Careful study design can reduce confounding.

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#649

Evidence-based medicine

Example sentences

1. The doctor used evidence-based medicine to choose treatment.
2. Evidence-based medicine combines research, clinical skill, and patient needs.
3. The hospital teaches evidence-based medicine to new doctors.

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#650

Health promotion

Example sentences

1. The clinic organized a health promotion campaign.
2. Health promotion helps people make healthier choices.
3. The program used schools for health promotion activities.

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#651

Emergency

Example sentences

1. The patient needed immediate care in an emergency.
2. Severe chest pain can be a medical emergency.
3. The nurse called the emergency team.

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#652

Triage

Example sentences

1. The nurse performed triage when the patient arrived.
2. Triage helps decide which patients need care first.
3. The emergency department uses triage during busy periods.

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#653

First aid

Example sentences

1. A teacher gave first aid after the child fell.
2. First aid provides immediate help before full medical care.
3. The workers attended a first aid course.

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#654

Shock

Example sentences

1. The patient showed signs of shock after severe bleeding.
2. Shock can prevent the organs from receiving enough blood.
3. The medical team treated the shock immediately.

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#655

Cardiogenic shock

Example sentences

1. The patient developed cardiogenic shock after severe heart damage.
2. Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood.
3. The medical team treated cardiogenic shock immediately.

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#656

Hypovolemic shock

Example sentences

1. Severe bleeding caused hypovolemic shock.
2. Hypovolemic shock happens when the body loses too much blood or fluid.
3. The patient received urgent fluids for hypovolemic shock.

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#657

Septic shock

Example sentences

1. The infection progressed to septic shock.
2. Septic shock can cause dangerously low blood pressure.
3. The intensive care team treated septic shock immediately.

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#658

Anaphylactic shock

Example sentences

1. A severe allergic reaction caused anaphylactic shock.
2. Anaphylactic shock can quickly affect breathing and blood pressure.
3. The paramedic gave emergency treatment for anaphylactic shock.

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#659

Airway

Example sentences

1. The doctor checked whether the airway was open.
2. A blocked airway can stop a person from breathing.
3. The paramedic protected the patient’s airway.

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#660

Choking

Example sentences

1. The child began choking while eating.
2. Choking happens when an object blocks the airway.
3. Quick first aid can save a person who is choking.

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