Unit 13: Vocabulary

Sharp or severe in effect; intense.

She was in acute pain when the doctor arrived.

Confined to bed because of illness or injury.

Mr Jones was bedridden for two weeks after the operation.

Non-cancerous, self-limiting.

Benign tumors do not spread through the body.

Any of a series of tests conducted on a patients' blood.

When the results of the blood work came back, the initial diagnosis was confirmed.

Constant, having a long duration.

She suffers from chronic migraines so she has to take a lot of time off work.

Take action to reduce or prevent something.

The health service has introduced free consultations on diet to combat obesity.

Professional guidance given by speech.

Preventative counseling can be very effective in changing a patient's harmful habits.

Insufficient, not enough.

A lot of people take dietary supplements to compensate for vitamin deficiencies in their system.

To distribute, to give to.

Medications are dispensed at 08:00, 12:00 and 18:00 by the nurse on duty.

Of great importance or necessity.

It is imperative that women over the age of 40 be screened for breast cancer.

To understand a meaning in a particular way.

Unfortunately there are several ways to interpret test results so doctors cannot be 100% sure of the cause.

Characterized by uncontrolled growth, invasive, cancerous.

If the tumor is malignant, we will have to operate.

Adverb after a suggestion, used to indicate the consequence if this suggestion is not followed.

You should go to the doctor, otherwise the infection may get worse.

The science of dealing with the preparation and effects of drugs.

In order to work as a pharmacist you have to study pharmacology.

The act of restoring to good health or good condition.

Patients can become very frustrated during the rehabilitation process.

To react favorably to.

His body is responding to the treatment so he is no longer in critical condition.

The calming of mental excitement or physical function often by the administering of drugs.

Sedation is often needed when a patient is a danger to themselves.

Designating a medication on ones' own without the involvement of a doctor.

Patients who self-prescribe are often at serious risk as they do not have full knowledge on the effects.

The act of surgery or operating on a patient.

Surgical interventions have become much safer in recent years.

An internal growth of cells.

If you feel a tumor in your breast, you should contact your GP immediately.