/ˈɑːrθrəskoʊp/ (noun)
A medical instrument used to view inside a joint.
/ˈæspɪˌreɪtər/ (noun)
A device used to remove substances by suction, especially from the body.
/ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/ (noun)
A strong heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures.
/ˈbændˌeɪd/ (noun)
A brand name for an adhesive bandage with a gauze pad in the center, used to cover minor wounds.
/ˈbændɪdʒ/ (noun)
A strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
/ˈbɛdpæn/ (noun)
A shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination.
/breɪs/ (noun)
A device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support.
/ˈkæpsjuːl/ (noun)
A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one.
/kæst/ (noun)
An object made by shaping molten material in a mold, especially a plaster or fiberglass bandage molded to the body to immobilize and protect a broken limb.
/ˈkæθɪtər/ (noun)
A flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.
/tʃɑːrt/ (noun)
A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.
/ˈkɒmprɛs/ (noun)
A pad of absorbent material pressed onto part of the body to relieve inflammation or stop bleeding.
/ˈkɒtən bɔːl/ (noun)
A small ball of cotton wool used for cleaning or applying medication.
/ˈkɒtən swɒb/ (noun)
A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small stick, used for cleaning or applying medication.
/krʌtʃ/ (noun)
A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person.
/ˈdɒktər/ (noun)
A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.
/ˈdrɛsɪŋ/ (noun)
A piece of material applied to a wound to protect it.
/ɪˈmɒliənt/ (noun)
A substance that softens or soothes the skin.
/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən ˈteɪbəl/ (noun)
A table in a doctor's office on which a patient lies during a medical examination.
/ˈaɪwɒʃ/ (noun)
A liquid used for cleansing or bathing the eyes.
/ˈfɔːrsɪps/ (noun)
A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or in a laboratory.
/ɡɔːz/ (noun)
A thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave, used for making dresses and for bandaging.
/ˈɡlɪsərɒl/ (noun)
A sweet, syrupy liquid obtained from animal fats and oils or by the fermentation of glucose.
/ˈɡɜːni/ (noun)
A wheeled stretcher used for transporting hospital patients.
/ˈhiːməˌstæt/ (noun)
A surgical instrument used to control bleeding.
/ˌhaɪdrəˈdʒɛn pəˈrɒksaɪd/ (noun)
A mild antiseptic used on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/ (adjective)
Relating to the region immediately beneath the skin.
/aɪs pæk/ (noun)
A bag filled with ice and applied to the body to reduce swelling or lower temperature.
/ˈɪnhəleɪtər/ (noun)
A device for administering a medication by inhalation.
/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/ (noun)
The act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe.
/ˈɪnstrəmənts/ (noun)
Tools or devices used for a particular purpose, especially surgical or medical tools.
/ˈaɪədaɪn/ (noun)
A nonmetallic element forming black crystals and a violet vapor, used as an antiseptic.
/niː breɪs/ (noun)
A device worn to support the knee joint and surrounding tissues while allowing movement.
/ˈlɪnɪmənt/ (noun)
A liquid or lotion, especially one made with oil, for rubbing on the body to relieve pain.
/ˈloʊʃən/ (noun)
A thick, smooth liquid preparation designed to be applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.
/ˈluːbrɪkənt/ (noun)
A substance used to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move.
/ˈmɛdɪsɪn/ (noun)
Substances used for medical treatment, especially a drug or drugs taken by mouth.
/ˈmɛnθɒl/ (noun)
A solid crystalline substance used in ointments and balms as a cooling agent.
/ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/ (noun)
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
/nɛk breɪs/ (noun)
A device worn around the neck to support the head and reduce motion in cases of neck injury or surgery.
/ˈniːdəl/ (noun)
A very thin, sharp steel pin used in sewing, acupuncture, and the administration of injections.
/nɜːrs/ (noun)
A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
/ˈɔɪntmənt/ (noun)
A smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.
/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkər/ (noun)
An electronic device that is surgically implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat.
/ˈpeɪʃənt/ (noun)
A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
/pəˈtroʊliəm ˈdʒɛli/ (noun)
A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a lubricant, ointment, or protective dressing.
/ˈfiːnɒl/ (noun)
A toxic white crystalline powder used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
/pɪl/ (noun)
A small round mass of solid medicine for swallowing whole.
/ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/ (noun)
A device worn over the nose and mouth to protect the lungs from harmful gases, dust, or fumes.
/rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtər/ (noun)
A device for forcing oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide into the lungs to restore breathing.
/skrʌb suːt/ (noun)
A simple, easy-to-clean garment worn by surgeons and other operating room personnel during medical procedures.
/skrʌbz/ (noun)
Comfortable, easy-to-clean clothing worn by medical staff, especially when involved in surgical procedures.
/slɪŋ/ (noun)
A bandage or device used to support an injured arm or shoulder.
/splɪnt/ (noun)
A strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone when it has been set.
/ˈstɛθəˌskoʊp/ (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing.
/stɪtʃ/ (noun)
A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or suturing.
/ˈstɪtʃɪz/ (noun)
Pieces of thread used to close a wound or surgical incision.
/ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt/ (noun)
A strong garment with long sleeves that can be tied together to confine the arms of a mentally ill patient or prisoner.
/ˈstrɛtʃər/ (noun)
A litter, typically a canvas sheet with handles, used for transporting injured or sick people.
/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl ɡlʌvz/ (noun)
Sterile gloves worn by surgeons during operations.
/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl ɡaʊn/ (noun)
A long gown worn by medical personnel in an operating room, usually with a sterile field.
/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl mæsk/ (noun)
A mask worn by medical personnel to prevent the spread of infection.
/ˈsuːtʃər/ (noun)
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
/sɪˈrɪndʒ/ (noun)
A medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids.
/ˈtæblɪt/ (noun)
A small, flat, and usually round piece of medication intended to be swallowed.
/θərˈmɒmɪtər/ (noun)
An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
/ˈtʌŋ dɪˈprɛsər/ (noun)
A tool used in medical practice to depress the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat.
/ˈtɜːrnɪkɪt/ (noun)
A device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage.
/ˈtrækʃən splɪnt/ (noun)
A medical device for immobilizing and aligning fractured bones.
/ˈtwiːzərz/ (noun)
A small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking up small objects.
/ˈwiːltʃeər/ (noun)
A chair with wheels, used by people who are unable to walk due to illness, injury, or disability.
/ˈwɜːlpul bɑːθ/ (noun)
A bath in which the water is kept moving by a pump and is often used for therapeutic purposes.
/wɪk/ (noun)
A strip of material that absorbs liquid (often used in medical contexts to refer to a material that absorbs bodily fluids).
/ˈɛks reɪ/ (noun)
A type of radiation used in medical imaging to view internal structures of the body.
