Medical English Flashcard

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Immunization

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A biological preparation that provides immunity to an infectious disease.

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Chronic

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A condition that lasts a long time or occurs frequently.

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Referral

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The sending of a patient to a specialist for further treatment.

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Epidemic

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A sudden outbreak of disease that affects many people in a particular area.

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Biopsy

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A procedure where tissue samples are taken for examination.

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Antibiotic

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A drug used to treat bacterial infections.

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Acute

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A condition that is short-term and rapidly resolving.

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Diagnosis

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The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem.

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Prognosis

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A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation, especially in medicine.

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Pathogen

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An organism that causes disease, such as bacteria or viruses.