BY - Priyanka Rai
Certainly, here's a more concise version: Struggling to grasp medical conversations with doctors or in TV medical dramas? We've compiled a list of common medical terms to boost your medical knowledge.
Prognosis The expected outcome or course of a disease, including the likelihood of recovery
Biopsy The removal and examination of a small sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) A medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures
CT Scan (Computed Tomography Scan) An imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images of the body
Ultrasound A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures
Defibrillator A medical device that restores a normal heartbeat using electric shocks
Abrasion A scrape or cut that is typically not life-threatening
Intravenous Indicates that fluids or medications are delivered through a vein
Antibodies Proteins made by the immune system to combat harmful toxins; frequently mentioned during events like the COVID-19 pandemic
Artery A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart and to various parts of the body
Vein A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart