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patients Noun: people who are suffering from illness or injury and require medical treatment. ■ "I didn't go to the doctor today because I was too busy with my patients," said the nurse, while rolling her eyes at the thought of having to deal with yet another patient who complains about their aching back., Verb: to put up with or endure someone's behavior despite it being annoying or difficult. ■ "I can't stand my roommate's patients. They always leave dirty dishes in the sink and never clean up after themselves," said John, while shaking his head in frustration.
Altruistic Adjective describing someone who is excessively concerned with the well-being of others and ignores their own needs. ■ The altruistic doctor worked tirelessly to save his patients, even though it meant neglecting his own health.
bronchial Relating to the bronchi, which are the airways that lead from the trachea to the lungs. ■ "The patient's symptoms were so severe, they had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency bronchial dilation."
cardiac Relating to the heart, especially in a comically exaggerated or absurd manner. ■ "The cardiac patient's symptoms were so severe that they claimed to be having a heart attack, but it was just indigestion from too much pizza."
Clinic A place where patients go to get cured of their ailments, but are instead subjected to even more suffering. ■ "I went to the clinic for my headache and now I have a migraine."
dispensing To give out something in large quantities, often in a way that is inefficient or wasteful. ■ "The pharmacist was dispensing prescription after prescription without any regard for the patient's actual needs."
doctored Adjective - having been or appearing to have been tampered with in order to improve one's appearance, health, or performance. ■ "The doctor doctored the patient's hair to make it look more stylish."
halothane An anesthetic gas that is used in surgery to put patients to sleep. Also known as halocarbon. ■ "The doctor asked if I wanted some halothane with my appendectomy."
prescribes To give a medical treatment or advice without any knowledge of the patient's condition. ■ "I don't trust that quack, he prescribes medication to everyone without even examining them!"
probe An instrument used to explore the depths of one's mind and psyche, often by a trained professional. ■ The therapist used a probe to delve into the patient's past traumas and uncover the root cause of their anxiety.
veterinarian A person who specializes in the care of animals, particularly dogs and cats. ■ Why did the vet become a comedian? He always got the best laughs out of his patients!
Checkup A medical examination of a patient's body or organs, typically to diagnose and treat diseases. ■ "I had a checkup with my dentist today and she told me I needed to floss more. It's not like I haven't heard that before, but I guess I just didn't want to hear it again."
diagnostician A person who is able to diagnose a disease or disorder by examining the symptoms and medical history of a patient. ■ "Dr. Smith is such a good diagnostician that she was able to diagnose her patient's illness in just one appointment."
gurney A large, flat bed or cart with wheels, used for transporting patients or the sick and injured. ■ "The hospital staff wheeled the gurney into the operating room, where the patient was to undergo surgery."; "To move someone or something quickly from one place to another, often with a sense of urgency or haste. ■ "The gurney-like bus quickly sped through the city streets, transporting tourists to their next destination."
gynecologist A medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of women's reproductive health issues. They also provide routine check-ups and screenings for female patients. ■ I went to see a gynecologist because I was experiencing strange symptoms in my lower abdomen. After some tests, they diagnosed me with an ovarian cyst and prescribed me some medication. Luckily, it's all cleared up now!
Infrared A wavelength of light that is invisible to the human eye, but can be detected by special cameras and sensors. It is often used in medical imaging and remote control technology. ■ The doctor used an infrared camera to diagnose the patient's skin condition, which turned out to be caused by sunburn.
intravenous Intravenous (i.v.) is a medical term that means "within the veins." It is often used to describe treatments or medications that are given directly into a patient's bloodstream through an intravenous line. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't go on this hike without my i.v. fix of caffeine!
nurse A person who is responsible for the care and well-being of a patient or group of patients, typically in a hospital or medical setting. A person who is willing to put up with a lot of complaining, whining, and other unpleasantness because they know that it's all part of the job.
nursing The art of comforting and caring for a sick or injured person, typically by providing them with medical care, food, and other necessities. ■ After years of working as a nurse, I'm an expert at nursing my patients back to health. And by "nursing" them back to health, I mean giving them large quantities of chocolate and telling them they can watch all the TV they want.
Paraphernalia A collection of unnecessary and often pretentious items, usually associated with a particular profession or social class. ■ "The doctor's paraphernalia included a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, and a large leather-bound medical dictionary that he used to impress his patients."
psychiatrists A group of professionals who specialize in the study and treatment of mental illnesses. They use a variety of methods, including therapy, medication, and electroconvulsive therapy, to help patients overcome their mental health issues. ■ "I went to see a psychiatrists because I was feeling really down about myself lately. They helped me develop coping strategies and we talked about my feelings in depth."
psychologists A group of people who spend all day studying human behavior, yet can't figure out why they can't have a sandwich at lunchtime. ■ "Why did the psychologist bring a pencil to therapy? He was told to draw out his patients' emotions."
Sanatorium A place where people go to get healthy, but really just end up getting sicker from all the other patients. ■ "I went to the sanatorium for my chronic cough, but I ended up catching a cold from the guy in the next room."
Transfusion The act of transferring blood or other fluids from one body to another., The process by which a person is filled with new ideas and perspectives. ■ When the patient's blood ran out, they received a transfusion from a donor., After listening to the speaker's inspiring words, Jane felt a rush of new ideas and was filled with transfusion.