Glossary of Terms
goal, end
hidden, unclear
close look, watch
obstetrics is the medical field that deals with pregnancy, labour, and after delivery
block, stop
blockage
breathing problem where you stop breathing for short periods while you sleep. Your doctor may have you go to the sleep lab (sleep disorders lab) for testing
a clinical condition in which there is intermittent and repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. This results in irregular breathing at night and excessive sleepiness during the day
get
clear, easy to see
healthcare provider who works with you to help you do everyday activities
healthcare providers who apply their specialized knowledge and skills to recommend a course of preventive or corrective action that will help people lead more productive and satisfying lives. They are trained to understand not only the medical and physical limitations of a disability or injury, but also the psychosocial factors that affect the functioning of the whole person – their health and their wellness.
therapy that helps you relearn everyday activities
once a day
do not eat or drink anything
a medical doctor who looks after you if you have cancer
the study of cancer
the treatment and care of people with cancer
a provincial program that covers most of the cost of many prescription medications
list of what medications are covered is called the "Formulary". Some medications need a LU Code (Limited Use Code) for coverage in some circumstances.
a provincial program that covers most of the cost of many prescription medications
list of what medications are covered is called the "Formulary". Some medications need a LU Code (Limited Use Code) for coverage in some circumstances.
operation to remove a small piece of tissue from your lung. The sample is then examined for disease. It is done in the hospital using general anesthesia, which means you are asleep during the operation
a medical doctor who looks after your eyes
ophthalmologists are trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses
a medical doctor who can diagnose and treat medical problems with your eye
Ophthalmologists are trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses
an infection you get because you are already weak or sick
to do with your eye
eye disease
an inflammation that damages the optic nerve, a bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from your eye to your brain. Pain and temporary vision loss in one eye are common symptoms of optic neuritis.
best, best way
choice, way
eye doctor
optometrists examine eyes for vision and health problems, and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses
by mouth
you 'say' it is OK to have a test or procedure
medication that you swallow
operation on your mouth, jaw or teeth
inflammation (swelling) of one or both of the testicles
start, begin
using braces to straighten your teeth
a type of dentist who puts braces on your teeth
to do with bones and joints
bones and joints doctor
brace
forming bone
to do with your bones
a type of arthritis that is caused by the wear and tear of joints
an infection in your bone
early signs of thin bones
brittle bones, thin bones, weak bones
an operation to make an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside
middle ear infection
ears, nose and throat doctor
when lots of people get sick with the same thing
a woman's egg/eggs
too much
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
When released, oxytocin causes your uterus to contract. Pitocin is a synthetic (man made) form of the hormone.
