VOA慢速英语:Med Students Learn Medical English in Cuba

history – n. (medical) an account of past diseases, injuries, treatments, and other strictly medical facts

patient – n. a person who receives medical care or treatment

rounds - n. a series of regular or similar visits or stops

specialist – n. a doctor who deals with health problems that relate to a specific area of medicine

case – n. a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a doctor) in an official way

germ theory – n. theory that some diseases are caused by small invisible microorganisms

mask – n. a covering used to protect your face or cover your mouth

gown – n.  a coverall worn in an operating room.

scrubs – n. special loose clothing that is worn by people who work in hospitals

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