| anemia |
a medical condition caused by having too few red blood cells or red blood cells that are not working properly. People with anemia may be pale, feel weak, and have difficulty breathing. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| CAT scan |
an image of an area of the body that is formed from a grouping of x-rays on a computer. CAT scans are used to make a diagnosis in medical treatment. CAT stands for computerized axial tomography. |
| clinic |
a place that gives medical treatment, usually to people who do not need to stay in a hospital overnight. |
| disability |
the condition or state of being unable to do certain things, especially when caused by an injury, illness, or other medical condition. [1/2 definitions] |
| disabled |
unable to do certain things because of a medical condition or an accident. [1/2 definitions] |
| donor |
one who contributes blood, tissue, or an organ for medical purposes. [1/2 definitions] |
| dwarf |
(old-fashioned; sometimes disrespectful) a person who is much smaller than usual because of a medical condition. [1/4 definitions] |
| first aid |
emergency medical help given to a hurt or sick person while waiting for a doctor. |
| forceps |
a tool, shaped like a pair of tongs or tweezers, used to grasp and pull. Dentists and medical doctors use forceps. |
| health care |
the whole set of services provided by doctors and other medical professionals and institutions within a particular country. [1/2 definitions] |
| hospitalize |
to place in a hospital for medical treatment. |
| intern2 |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. [1/2 definitions] |
| medic1 |
a medical doctor, intern, or student. |
| nurse |
to give medical care to. [1/4 definitions] |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. [1/3 definitions] |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| Red Cross |
an international organization that gives medical care to people hurt during wars and natural disasters. |
| scan |
the use of a machine that scans something. Medical scanners make pictures of living tissue. Computer scanners copy pictures or writing from a book into a computer. [1/5 definitions] |
| service dog |
a dog that has been specially trained to be able to help a person who has a disability. Some service dogs may guide people who cannot see well. Some service dogs assist in daily living tasks, and some are trained to recognize serious medical events. |
| surgeon |
a medical doctor who does surgery. |