basic medical terms

Question 1

the long-term results of an illness or treatment

Answer 1

sequelae

Question 2

things wrong with the body which the patient complains of or experiences

Answer 2

symptoms

Question 3

a study of the patient’s body

Answer 3

examination

Question 4

the causes leading to an illness

Answer 4

aetiology

Question 5

a meeting between patient and doctor to discuss problems

Answer 5

consultation

Question 6

the identification of a particular illness

Answer 6

diagnosis

Question 7

taking away the cause of illness or finding it early

Answer 7

prevention

Question 8

a group of signs which are characteristic of a particular illness

Answer 8

syndrome

Question 9

additional problems to the original illness

Answer 9

complications

Question 10

likely outcome of an illness

Answer 10

prognosis

Question 11

a patient’s medical background, problems, behaviour and lifestyle

Answer 11

history