Medical Terminology Dictionary
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What is the term for a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body?

  • Abductor (correct)
  • Abortion
  • Abortive attempt
  • Post-abortion syndrome

    • What is post-abortion syndrome characterized by?

  • Abortive muscles
  • Abdominal pain
  • Eating and sleeping disorders
  • Guilt, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating and sleeping disorders, and suicidal thoughts (correct)

    • What is the term for a set of symptoms experienced in the period after an abortion?

  • Post-abortion syndrome (correct)
  • Abortive attempt
  • Tromical terms
  • Post-abortion stress syndrome

    • What does 'abduction' refer to in a medical context?

    <p>Moving a body part away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for something that is not successful?

    <p>Abortive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what position was Mary nursed?

    <p>Not more than 90° upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of language is used to explain each headword in the dictionary?

    <p>Clear, straightforward English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of people may find the dictionary particularly useful?

    <p>Those working in health-related areas who may not be healthcare professionals or for whom English is an additional language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the dictionary to help with understanding basic anatomical terms?

    <p>Illustrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with providing helpful comments and advice on the fourth edition of the dictionary?

    <p>Dr Judith Harvey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a main stress mark ( ) in the Pronunciation Guide?

    <p>Stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Pronunciation Guide in the dictionary?

    <p>To show the pronunciation of the main words in the dictionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is actinomycin used in the treatment of?

    <p>Cancer in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of acquired immunity?

    <p>It is developed after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is actinomycosis?

    <p>A type of fungal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an action potential?

    <p>A temporary change in electrical potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of care is provided to patients with sudden severe illnesses or injuries?

    <p>Acute care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verb 'adapt' mean in the context of a situation?

    <p>To change one's ideas or behaviour to fit into a new situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acquired' refer to in a medical context?

    <p>Developed after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'adaptation' in the medical context?

    <p>A change made to something to make it more useful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full form of AIDS?

    <p>Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients to other hospitals?

    <p>Due to bed losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of actinomycosis?

    <p>Fungal transmission from cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of 'active'?

    <p>Passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far away did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients?

    <p>Up to 16 miles away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of job was the person adapting to?

    <p>A job in a children's hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'acquired' in the context of immunity?

    <p>Immunity developed after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of actinomycosis?

    <p>Abscesses in the mouth and lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for an abortion to be carried out legally in the UK?

    <p>If the mother's life is in danger or there is a risk of grave injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a noun that contains no water?

    <p>Absolute alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using cotton wads?

    <p>To absorb the discharge from a wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a type of suture that can be absorbed by the body?

    <p>Absorbable suture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of taking up or soaking up a liquid?

    <p>Absorb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of pregnancy, what is the term for the period when the fetus is developing inside the uterus?

    <p>First period of pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a fetus that is likely to be born with severe disabilities?

    <p>Fetus with severe disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must agree to the abortion for it to be carried out legally in the UK?

    <p>Two doctors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Dictionary Features

    • Designed for individuals who need to check medical terms, especially for those in health-related areas who are not healthcare professionals or non-native English speakers.
    • Headwords are explained in clear, straightforward English.
    • Pronunciations, uncommon plurals, and verb forms are provided.
    • Includes illustrations of basic anatomical terms.

    Pronunciation Guide

    • Uses symbols to show pronunciation of main words in the dictionary.
    • Stress is indicated by a main stress mark () and a secondary stress mark ().
    • Stress of the word changes according to its position in the sentence.

    Medical Terms

    Anatomical Terms

    • Abduction: a set of symptoms experienced after an abortion, including guilt, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
    • Abductor: a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body or away from a neighbouring part.

    Medical Procedures

    • Abortion: an operation to make a fetus leave the uterus during the first period of pregnancy.
    • Abortive: not successful; an attempt that does not succeed.

    Substances

    • Absolute alcohol: alcohol that contains no water.
    • Actinomycin: an antibiotic used in the treatment of children with cancer.

    Diseases

    • Actinomycosis: a fungal disease transmitted to humans from cattle, causing abscesses in the mouth and lungs (pulmonary actinomycosis) or in the ileum (intestinal actinomycosis).

    Immunity

    • Acquired immunity: an immunity acquired from having caught a disease or from immunization, not one that is congenital.
    • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): a condition in which the body's immune system is severely damaged.

    Nerve Function

    • Action potential: a temporary change in electrical potential that occurs between the inside and outside of a nerve or muscle fibre when a nerve impulse is sent.

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    A comprehensive dictionary for medical terms, explaining each word in clear English, with pronunciations, uncommon plurals, and verb forms. Ideal for healthcare professionals and non-native English speakers.

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