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Term 1 of 136
Cupping
traditional Chinese Medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; it is believed
that this mobilizes the blood in order to promote healing
brain structure, situated below the thalamus, which regulates: body temperature, thirst,
hunger, sex drive and gland function.
operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a
camera
images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye because of defects in the
refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the eyeball
Term 2 of 136
A patient is told that she will need a hysterectomy. Although she nods, she then asks you: "Is
the doctor going to operate me"? This situation warrants that the interpreter intervene in the
role of:
mediator. interpreters should resolve conflicts between the patient and doctor.
translator. interpreters must convert spoken language to written language.
clarifier. Interpreters need to help patients remove any doubts when the patient's
speech or body language indicate confusion.
advocate. interpreters should speak on behalf of the patient.
,Term 3 of 136
define metastasize
spread to other areas of body
inflammation of the eyelid
detects the spread of cancer to bones
diagnostic study that involves the use of radiofrequency waves and a magnetic field to
produce images of the human body
Term 4 of 136
Herniorraphy
surgery which folds part of the stomach (fundus) around the esophagus to treat acid
reflux (GERD)
hernia repair without the use of a mesh (when a mesh patch is used it is called a
hernioplasty)
birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly
brain structure, situated below the thalamus, which regulates: body temperature, thirst,
hunger, sex drive and gland function.
Term 5 of 136
red blood cells
cells in charge of transporting oxygen in blood
cells that help in the clotting of blood.
cells that remove waste products from the bloodstream.
cells that produce antibodies for immune response.
,Term 6 of 136
MRI
a method that employs thermal imaging to detect inflammation.
a technique that involves the use of a contrast dye to visualize blood vessels.
a procedure that uses sound waves to create images of internal organs.
diagnostic study that involves the use of radiofrequency waves and a magnetic field to
produce images of the human body
Term 7 of 136
prevalence
brain structure, situated below the thalamus, which regulates: body temperature, thirst,
hunger, sex drive and gland function.
brain structure which sorts and relays nerve impulses to the corresponding areas of the
cerebral cortex to help us move, feel, see and hear
percentage of a population that is affected with a particular disease (old and new cases)
at a given time
branch of internal medicine that treats systemic diseases which affect the joints and
muscles
Term 8 of 136
what is gout
a skin condition characterized by rashes and redness
a chronic condition causing muscle weakness
sudden, severe arthritis, often joint at base of big toe
a type of cancer affecting the blood cells
, Term 9 of 136
Uterine Fibroids
noncancerous growths appear in the uterus
a musculomembranous tube, most of which is located in the thorax
inflammation of the eyelid
aka open fracture, fracture in which the bone pierces the skin
Term 10 of 136
Cerclage
sutures close cervix to prevent premature birth
a technique to monitor fetal heart rate during pregnancy
a method to induce labor in pregnant women
a procedure to remove fibroids from the uterus
Term 11 of 136
Pulse diagnosis
confidentiality
branch of internal medicine that treats systemic diseases which affect the joints and
muscles
traditional Chinese medicine where the doctor can diagnose certain conditions
according to the different qualities or characteristics of a patient's pulse
clarifier. Interpreters need to help patients remove any doubts when the patient's
speech or body language indicate confusion.
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