36 Questions
What is the term for a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body?
Abductor
What is post-abortion syndrome characterized by?
Guilt, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating and sleeping disorders, and suicidal thoughts
What is the term for a set of symptoms experienced in the period after an abortion?
Post-abortion syndrome
What does 'abduction' refer to in a medical context?
Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
What is the term for something that is not successful?
Abortive
In what position was Mary nursed?
Not more than 90° upright
What type of language is used to explain each headword in the dictionary?
Clear, straightforward English
What type of people may find the dictionary particularly useful?
Those working in health-related areas who may not be healthcare professionals or for whom English is an additional language
What is included in the dictionary to help with understanding basic anatomical terms?
Illustrations
Who is credited with providing helpful comments and advice on the fourth edition of the dictionary?
Dr Judith Harvey
What is indicated by a main stress mark ( ) in the Pronunciation Guide?
Stress
What is the purpose of the Pronunciation Guide in the dictionary?
To show the pronunciation of the main words in the dictionary
What is actinomycin used in the treatment of?
Cancer in children
What is a characteristic of acquired immunity?
It is developed after birth
What is actinomycosis?
A type of fungal disease
What is an action potential?
A temporary change in electrical potential
What type of care is provided to patients with sudden severe illnesses or injuries?
Acute care
What does the verb 'adapt' mean in the context of a situation?
To change one's ideas or behaviour to fit into a new situation
What does 'acquired' refer to in a medical context?
Developed after birth
What is meant by 'adaptation' in the medical context?
A change made to something to make it more useful
What is the full form of AIDS?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Why did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients to other hospitals?
Due to bed losses
What is the cause of actinomycosis?
Fungal transmission from cattle
What is the opposite of 'active'?
Passive
How far away did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients?
Up to 16 miles away
What type of job was the person adapting to?
A job in a children's hospital
What is the meaning of 'acquired' in the context of immunity?
Immunity developed after birth
What is a symptom of actinomycosis?
Abscesses in the mouth and lungs
What is the condition for an abortion to be carried out legally in the UK?
If the mother's life is in danger or there is a risk of grave injury
What is the term for a noun that contains no water?
Absolute alcohol
What is the purpose of using cotton wads?
To absorb the discharge from a wound
What is the term for a type of suture that can be absorbed by the body?
Absorbable suture
What is the term for the process of taking up or soaking up a liquid?
Absorb
In the context of pregnancy, what is the term for the period when the fetus is developing inside the uterus?
First period of pregnancy
What is the term for a fetus that is likely to be born with severe disabilities?
Fetus with severe disabilities
Who must agree to the abortion for it to be carried out legally in the UK?
Two doctors
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.
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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