Deck 2 Flashcards
Debut apparition
Onset : beginning of a disease an epidemic
Infarctus
Infarction : tissue death due to lack of blood supply following the blockage of an artery by a blood clot for example
Accident ischémique transitoire
TIA/Transient ischaemic attack: a sudden loss of neurological function with complete recovery usually within 24 hours caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to the brain
Éclater
To burst:to break open or apart especially because of pressure from inside
Caillot
Clot/thrombus: a semi-solid mass of coagulated blood
Sclerose
Sclerosis/induration
Anévrisme
Aneurysm:dilatation of an artery usually due to an acquired or congenital weakness of the wall of the artery
Épaississement
Thickening : becoming less fluid
Cou
The neck : the part of the body which connects the head to the trunk
Tension artérielle
Blood pressure: the pressure or tension of the blood within the systemic arteries calculated in millimeters of mercury
Déglutition
Swallowing: the process of passing solids or liquids from the mouth to the stomach
Urgence
Emergency: an unexpected occurrence requiring immediate action
Centre de soins
Medical facility : buildings equipment provided for medical purposes
Eliminer(un diagnostique)
To rule out : to exclude as a choice or a possibility
Antécédents médicaux
Medical history/ anamnesis :the diseases and treatments a patient has had before the presenting complaint
Un scanner
A CAT scan: computed axial tomography scan
AVC
Cerebrovascular accident /stroke: a sudden clinical event that lasts more than 24 hours when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or is blocked
Form
Shape
Mâchoire
Jaw:one of the two bony structures in which the teeth are set forming the framework of the mouth
Cuspide
Cusp:a conical elevation arising on the surface of a tooth
Pulpe
Pulp: the soft tissue within the tooth containing blood vessels nerves and lymphatic vessels
Dentine
Dentine: ivory the hard tissue forming the major part of a tooth
Enamel: the hard layer covering and protecting the crown of a tooth
Frotter/masser
To rub:to apply friction over a surface