Medical Vocabulary

#161

Auscultation

Example sentences

1. The doctor used auscultation to listen to the lungs.
2. Auscultation is usually performed with a stethoscope.
3. The medical student practiced auscultation of heart sounds.

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#162

Percussion

Example sentences

1. The doctor used percussion during the chest examination.
2. Percussion can help assess air or fluid inside the chest or abdomen.
3. The student learned the correct percussion technique.

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#163

Stethoscope

Example sentences

1. The doctor placed the stethoscope on the patient’s chest.
2. A stethoscope is used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
3. The nurse cleaned the stethoscope after the examination.

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#164

Specimen

Example sentences

1. The nurse sent the specimen to the laboratory.
2. The specimen was labeled with the patient’s information.
3. A good specimen is important for an accurate test result.

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#165

Biopsy

Example sentences

1. The doctor performed a biopsy of the skin lesion.
2. A biopsy removes a small tissue sample for testing.
3. The biopsy result helped confirm the diagnosis.

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#166

Culture

Example sentences

1. The laboratory performed a culture on the sample.
2. A culture can show which microorganism is causing an infection.
3. The doctor reviewed the culture result before choosing an antibiotic.

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#167

Sensitivity test

Example sentences

1. The laboratory completed a sensitivity test on the bacteria.
2. A sensitivity test can show which medicine may work best.
3. The doctor changed the antibiotic after the sensitivity test.

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#168

Complete blood count

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered a complete blood count.
2. The nurse explained how the complete blood count would be done.
3. The result of the complete blood count helped guide treatment.

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#169

Hemoglobin

Example sentences

1. The nurse measured the patient’s hemoglobin.
2. The hemoglobin was within the expected range.
3. The doctor recorded the hemoglobin in the medical record.

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#170

Hematocrit

Example sentences

1. The nurse measured the patient’s hematocrit.
2. The hematocrit was within the expected range.
3. The doctor recorded the hematocrit in the medical record.

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#171

White blood cell count

Example sentences

1. The nurse measured the patient’s white blood cell count.
2. The white blood cell count was within the expected range.
3. The doctor recorded the white blood cell count in the medical record.

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#172

Platelet count

Example sentences

1. The nurse measured the patient’s platelet count.
2. The platelet count was within the expected range.
3. The doctor recorded the platelet count in the medical record.

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#173

Blood glucose

Example sentences

1. The nurse measured the patient’s blood glucose.
2. The blood glucose was within the expected range.
3. The doctor recorded the blood glucose in the medical record.

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#174

Hemoglobin A1C

Example sentences

1. The nurse measured the patient’s hemoglobin A1C.
2. The hemoglobin A1C was within the expected range.
3. The doctor recorded the hemoglobin A1C in the medical record.

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#175

Lipid panel

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered a lipid panel.
2. The nurse explained how the lipid panel would be done.
3. The result of the lipid panel helped guide treatment.

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#176

Electrolyte panel

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered an electrolyte panel.
2. The nurse explained how the electrolyte panel would be done.
3. The result of the electrolyte panel helped guide treatment.

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#177

Liver function tests

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered liver function tests.
2. Liver function tests helped assess the patient’s health.
3. The medical team reviewed the liver function tests before planning treatment.

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#178

Kidney function tests

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered kidney function tests.
2. Kidney function tests helped assess the patient’s health.
3. The medical team reviewed the kidney function tests before planning treatment.

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#179

Urinalysis

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered an urinalysis.
2. The nurse explained how the urinalysis would be done.
3. The result of the urinalysis helped guide treatment.

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#180

Stool test

Example sentences

1. The doctor ordered a stool test.
2. The nurse explained how the stool test would be done.
3. The result of the stool test helped guide treatment.

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