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General practicioner

Nausea= A sick feeling accompanied by the inclination to vomit.To caugh= To expel (push) air out of your lungs with a short, quick sound, often repeatedly.Muscular= Something which relates to the muscles.Blood flow= The movement of blood within the body, activated by the heart. (Alternativeterm: blood circulation)Endocrine system= Network of glands that have a function of hormone production,distributed throughout the body. (Another possible term: hormonal system)Pain= The feeling you have when a part of your body is sore or hurts.Antibody= A complex protein of the immune system produced in response to theintroduction of foreign substances into the body.Throat= The back part of the mouth, where the larynx and pharynx connect to theoesophagus.Flu= A common illness that makes you feel very tired and weak, gives you a sore throat,makes you cough and have to clear your nose frequently, often accompanied by a fever.Immune system= Set of processes and mechanisms to defend the body against infections.Respiratory system= The system by which oxygen is taken into the body and an exchange ofoxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.Genetic disease= Disease caused by one or more defective genes or a chromosomalabnormality.Liver= Organ located in the abdomen (belly), part of the digestive system.Symptom= A sign or feature indicating the condition(s) of an illness.Lung= Organ of the respiratory system into which air is sucked, that allows the exchange ofoxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.Blood cell= A cell that circulates in the blood; there are white (leucocytes) and red(erythrocytes) ones.To examine= To look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find outmore about it.Otitis= Inflammation of the ear.Viral infection= Invasion of a living organism by a virus.Allergy= A hypersensitivity to a substance (e. food, dust, pollen, animal fur, etc.) that causesthe immune system to react.Vomiting= To eject food or drink from your stomach out through your mouth.

Gland= An organ in the body which produces specific chemical substances that the body usesor eliminates.Swollen= A part of your body that is larger than usual, due to the build-up of fluid, typicallyassociated with injury or illness.Abdominal= Relating to the belly; the part of the body below the ribs and lungs, where thedigestive and reproductive organs are situated.Bacterial infection= Invasion of a living organism by bacteria.Lymphatic system= Network that allows the formation and circulation of the lymph (acolourless fluid containing white blood cells) and that plays a key role in the immune system.Blood pressure= Pressure exerted by the heart and blood flow through the arteries.Chronic disease= A long-term illness or an illness that constantly reappears.

Surgical positioning=The position of the patient before and during surgery, to allow access tothe body and to keep the patient safe during an operation.Skin=The thin layer of tissue that covers the human body.Clog= A shoe, sandal, or overshoe with a thick sole.Tunic= A loose garment with a simple shape, that covers the upper body.Circulating emergency nurse=Nurse working with the surgical team and moving between thesterile and non-sterile areas of the operating room, responsible for the surgical equipmentand communication between the operating room and the outside.Wound= An injury to the body in which the skin is cut or broken.Closure= Action to close wounds or organs with wires, stitches or staples.Redon drain= A soft and flexible tube that helps to remove waste liquid from the body, toprevent infection and promote the healing process of the wound.Antisepsis=The use of antiseptics or disinfectants to eliminate harmful bacteria.Allergy=A medical condition in which you are hypersensitive to particular substances: pollen,food, dust, animal fur, etc.Care= The provision of what is needed by a patient to promote health, well-being,maintenance or protection.

Health inspector

Antibacterial= Able to fight bacteria.Household product= A product that is used when cleaning the home. (Alternative term:cleaning product)hygienic conditions= A state of being clean, healthy and sanitary.Cleaning procedure= Different steps and actions to follow in order to ensure something ismade clean.Hygiene rules= Principles dictating the actions that must be followed in order to maintain agood degree of cleanliness and sanitation.Detergent= Product that eliminates dirt. It is mixed with water; it can be acidic, neutral oralkaline.Hand washing= Cleaning one's hands, typically with detergent and water.
Quality control= Procedures that determine if a product or service meets establishedstandards.Food safety= Principles and conditions that guarantee the quality of food (foods andbeverages) and the maximum reduction of health risks.Preventive measures= Actions taken to reduce or avoid the occurrence of a risk.Surface= External and accessible part of an object.Remedial reaction= Steps taken to remedy or correct a situation.Germ= A living micro-organism that causes disease (examples: bacteria and viruses).Proliferation= Rapid multiplication, reproduction or spreading.Food poisoning= A disease caused by the ingestion of food (or drink) that is contaminated bymicro-organisms that are harmful to health (bacteria, viruses, etc.).Training= Learning or developing knowledge on a given subject.Disinfection= The elimination or destruction of micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.) inorder to prevent or stop infection.Storage= The method of keeping something safe for future use.Cleanliness= Quality of being well-cleaned, without stains or dirt or other contaminants.Contamination= A harmful, poisonous or polluting substance (e. bacterium, virus orparasite) that poses risks to people, animals or the environment. (Other possible term:contagion)

Carbohydrate= A substance that is found in foods such as sugar, bread and potatoes, whichprovides your body with heat and energy and which consists of oxygen, hydrogen, andcarbon.Overweight= Excessive or extra weight, considered higher than normal.Cholesterol= Fatty substance made by the liver or derived from food and constitutingmembranes that surround the cells.Starchy foods= Food of plant origin, rich in starch (potatoes, rice, pasta, chickpeas, etc.).
Yeast= Unicellular fungus capable of provoking fermentation.high-protein diet= A dietary practice that favours foods that contain a lot of protein (meat,soya, quinoa, etc.).deficiency= Absence or insufficient intake of an essential substance for the good health ofthe body.Fat= Natural component of the diet providing energy in the form of lipids (butter, oil, etc.).Metabolic enzyme= Organic substance necessary for metabolic functions, responsible for therepair, formation and functioning of every cell in every tissue of our organism.Food supplement= Substance having a nutritional or physiological effect (vitamins, minerals,etc.).To prescribe= To advise or authorise what medicine or treatment a person would benefitfrom.Fructose= Simple carbohydrate (sugar) naturally present in fruit and honey.

Nurse anaesthetist

visual analogue scale= A rating scale from 0 to 10 that allows the patient to self-assess theirpain.Disoriented= Confused and not understanding what is happening around you.Mental confusion= A clinical condition characterised by an alteration of consciousness wherea person's thoughts are scrambled or disordered.Bronchodilator= A drug that increases the diameter of the bronchi (air passages in the lungs)to assist with breathing.Bronchospasm= Rapid and involuntary contraction of the muscles of the bronchi (airpassages of the lungs) leading to difficulty in breathing.Physiotherapy= The use of physical methods (e. massage, heat, exercises) instead of drugsor surgery to treat disease or injury. (American term: physical therapy)Morphine= A very potent analgesic and narcotic drug that acts on the central nervous systemand is used in the treatment of pain.Diabetic= Related to a metabolic disorder in which there is a high blood sugar level over along period of time.Defribrillator= A machine that gives the heart an electric shock to make it start beating againafter a heart attack.Dosage= The amount and/or frequency of a medicine or drug.To reverse= To undo; to make something the opposite of what it was.Emergency cart= Mobile platform or trolley with the necessary equipment for themanagement of an emergency medical situation (e. heart attack) that allows medicalpersonnel to react quickly and appropriately. (American term: a crash cart)Cognitive test= Examination to evaluate different functions including memory, language andreasoning.General anaesthesia= A medical act that allows the patient to have surgery by inducing lossof consciousness and pain, with the need for continuous monitoring and often artificialcontrol of vital functions.Complication= Adverse change in health status, in the context of an illness or anoperation anaesthesia= Insensitivity to pain in a particular area of the body,resulting from a gas or injection of drugs given to patients before surgery, medicalexamination or treatment.Hypertensive crisis= Very high blood pressure, measured at rest.

State registered nurse

Pad= A thick piece of soft material used to absorb liquid, or to protect something.Scar= A permanent mark that is left on your skin after you have had a cut or wound.Case notes= Written information about a patient's care situation.Tingling= If a part of your body tingles, you feel a slight stinging or prickling feeling, especiallyon or under your skin. Some people regard this as painful.Blood pressure= The force with which blood travels through your body.Armband= One element of the blood pressure testing system, comprising an inflatablepocket to be placed around the arm, and filled with air.Patient= Someone who is receiving medical treatment from a medical specialist (e. adoctor, dentist, psychiatrist, etc.) or in a hospital.To dry= To ensure that no water or liquid is present inside or on a surface.Relief= A substitute or replacement person in an action or situation.Pulse= The regular beat that can be felt, for example at your wrist, as your heart pumpsblood around your body.Blood sugar= Glucose (sugar) level in the blood.To fast= To not eat or drink for a period of time.Flow sheet= A document in a patient's file listing all the care and medication a patient hasreceived, as well as their vital signs. This is a necessary document when a patient istransferred to another department.Dressing= Set of elements (compresses, cotton, tape, gauze, medicine, etc.) applied to awound in order to protect it from germs.Analgesic= A drug that reduces pain (alternative term: painkiller).To relieve= To reduce someone’s pain or unpleasant sensations.Betadine= Antiseptic and antibacterial medical substance (often a liquid or gel) based oniodine.Strip= A long, narrow piece of paper, fabric, plastic or other material.Vital signs=Physiological values that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions,such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, etc.Wound= An injury to your body that is made by a cut or another forceful impact that breaksthe skin.To have a bowel movement= The act of passing or getting rid of solid waste from your body.

To rinse= To clean with water or another liquid.Laxative= A drug to accelerate the passage of waste matter, after the digestion of food, fromthe body.Stitch= A piece of special thread which has been used to sew the edges of a wound together.To be constipated= The condition of having difficulty in passing solid waste (faeces) from yourbody.To transfer= To move from one place to another.To prescribe= To indicate and authorise what medicine or treatment a sick person shouldhave.To redo= To do something again; to repeat.To prick= To make a small hole in something using something sharp.

Germicidal= Having a substance that is able to kill germs or other harmful micro-organisms.(Alternative term: disinfectant)Sanitation= The conditions needed for public health, particularly through the provision ofclean drinking water and effective sewage removal.Sanitary conditions= The clean, hygienic state of a place or facilities.Risk analysis= Identification and understanding of possible hazards that could cause harm orthreat.Infection= Invasion of a living organism by pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses,etc.)Sanitary facility= Infrastructure, service, device etc. relating to public health.Health care= All actions that promote well-being and health.Reliability= Something that can be trusted and is consistently good at functioning.Ammonia= A colourless gas with a strong smell, dissolved in water to create an alkalinesolution, often used as a cleaning fluid, but which can cause irritation or burns. (chemicalformula: NH3)