Medical Vocabulary

#661

Aspiration pneumonia

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with aspiration pneumonia.
2. Aspiration pneumonia can affect the lungs.
3. The patient received treatment for aspiration pneumonia.

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#662

Poisoning

Example sentences

1. The patient received emergency treatment for poisoning.
2. Poisoning can happen after swallowing or breathing a harmful substance.
3. The doctor asked what caused the poisoning.

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#663

Overdose

Example sentences

1. The patient was treated after a medicine overdose.
2. An overdose happens when someone takes too much of a substance.
3. The medical team treated the overdose as an emergency.

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#664

Burn severity

Example sentences

1. The doctor assessed the burn severity.
2. Burn severity depends on depth, size, and location.
3. The treatment plan changed because of the burn severity.

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#665

Traumatic brain injury

Example sentences

1. The patient is receiving care for a traumatic brain injury.
2. A traumatic brain injury may affect the brain.
3. Regular follow-up can help monitor a traumatic brain injury.

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#666

Emergency department

Example sentences

1. The patient arrived at the emergency department by ambulance.
2. The emergency department treats urgent and serious conditions.
3. The nurse called the doctor in the emergency department.

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#667

Intensive care unit

Example sentences

1. The patient was moved to the intensive care unit.
2. The intensive care unit provides close monitoring and advanced support.
3. The family spoke with the doctor outside the intensive care unit.

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#668

Operating room

Example sentences

1. The patient was taken to the operating room.
2. The surgical team prepared the operating room.
3. Only trained staff entered the operating room.

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#669

Ward

Example sentences

1. The patient returned to the ward after surgery.
2. The nurse worked on the medical ward.
3. Visitors followed the rules of the ward.

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#670

Outpatient

Example sentences

1. The patient received outpatient treatment and went home the same day.
2. An outpatient does not stay in the hospital overnight.
3. The clinic arranged an outpatient appointment.

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#671

Inpatient

Example sentences

1. The patient received inpatient care for three days.
2. An inpatient stays in the hospital for treatment.
3. The doctor reviewed each inpatient during the morning round.

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#672

Admission

Example sentences

1. The doctor arranged the patient’s admission to the hospital.
2. Admission begins when a patient is formally accepted for hospital care.
3. The nurse completed the admission paperwork.

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#673

Discharge

Example sentences

1. The patient received discharge instructions before leaving.
2. Discharge occurred after the patient became stable.
3. The nurse prepared the medicine list for discharge.

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#674

Referral

Example sentences

1. The doctor wrote a referral to a heart specialist.
2. A referral sends a patient to another healthcare professional or service.
3. The clinic called to confirm the referral appointment.

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#675

Consultation

Example sentences

1. The patient had a consultation with the surgeon.
2. During the consultation, the doctor explained the treatment options.
3. The family asked several questions at the consultation.

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#676

Follow-up

Example sentences

1. The patient returned for a follow-up after surgery.
2. The follow-up visit showed that the wound was healing.
3. The clinic scheduled a follow-up for the next month.

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#677

Medical record

Example sentences

1. The nurse updated the medical record.
2. A medical record contains important information about a patient’s care.
3. The doctor reviewed the medical record before the examination.

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#678

Informed consent

Example sentences

1. The patient gave informed consent before surgery.
2. Informed consent requires clear information about benefits and risks.
3. The doctor answered questions before asking for informed consent.

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#679

Confidentiality

Example sentences

1. The clinic protects patient confidentiality.
2. Confidentiality means keeping private health information secure.
3. The nurse discussed the case in a way that respected confidentiality.

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#680

Capacity

Example sentences

1. The doctor assessed the patient’s capacity to make a decision.
2. Capacity means being able to understand and choose about care.
3. The patient had capacity to give informed consent.

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