A Dictionary and Phrasebook of French Medical Terms: With an Introduction to the French Medical System

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Copyright © Summersdale 2007 Text by Richard Whiting All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any means, nor transmitted, nor translated into a machine language, without written permission from the publishers. Condition of Sale This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent publisher. Summersdale Publishers Ltd 46 West Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RP UK www.summersdale.com Printed and bound in Great Britain ISBN: 1-84024-575-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-84024-575-2

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CONTENTS

Preface....................................................................................4 Introduction to the French Medical System........................7 Administrative Terms French–English................................30 Administrative Terms English–French...............................39 Medical Terms French–English...........................................45 Medical Terms English–French.........................................191


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PREFACE France is generally recognised as the best medical service provider in the world and has almost twice as many doctors per person as in the UK. It is a big country and while you may find a doctor or pharmacist with whom you can communicate with in English, by consulting the Internet or obtaining a list from American and British consulates, they will not necessarily be near where you are holidaying or regularly visit or where you’ve decided to settle. Truly bi-lingual doctors are extremely rare and there are just approximately 100 British nationals who practise in France. The scope of health care and entitlements is wide and somewhat sophisticated in its complexity and the considerable advances in medicine in recent years mean that medical vocabulary increases all the time. (Radiology, to take a simple example, is no longer confined to the examination and interpretation of X-ray plates).While French spécialistes can no doubt make themselves understood talking shop with their British counterparts at international conferences, the French layman, and his British equivalent when in France, are increasingly at a disadvantage. This book explains, therefore, for visitors and new residents to France how the medical system works, before going on to the main dictionary which is in two sections. Firstly, health service and administrative terms, and then terms and descriptions useful for seeing GPs, dentists, oculists, opticians, physiotherapists, chiropodists and other specialists as well as pharmacists and blood test laboratorists. It will also be beneficial for reading and understanding medical correspondance and check-up results. (Since 2002 everyone in France is legally entitled to access all information held by doctors and hospitals concerning their 4


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PREFACE health.) Throughout the two dictionary sections, where the translation into English is considered too technical, or if the original medical word in English is considered too technical, a simple explanation follows so that recourse to another reference book should not be necessary. Abbreviations that the reader may encounter and what they stand for in French are indicated, and translated. Vaccinations, medicines, diet, hygiene, health care, medical comfort and orthopaedic products are also included. The dictionary is followed by a phrase-book and useful questions for situations most likely to be encountered in emergencies, hospitals and pharmacies, at the doctor and the dentist. My thanks go to Dr Pierre Agin, consultant and head of the medical imaging department at Hôpital Font-Pré, Toulon, who ensured that no appropriate area of medical information was omitted and to my wife Nicole who checked the French genders, translations and spellings. Monsieur M. Brunet, pharmacist at the Pharmacie de Bucarin, SixFours, was also most helpful in providing information on certain drugs and medicines. Keep A Dictionary of French Medical Terms handy. It will help you get the best out of the first-class service and care available and avoid any misunderstandings. Richard Whiting

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Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in the Introduction to the French Medical System is accurate and current at the time of publication. This book does not claim to contain all information about the medical system in France and other sources or French medical professionals may need to be consulted. The author and the publisher disclaim liability for any misuse or misunderstanding of any information contained herein and for all loss, damage or injury, be it health, financial or otherwise, suffered by any individual or group acting upon or relying on information contained herein. A qualified health practitioner should be consulted in all cases of ill health.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM

BACKGROUND The system which provided rapid access to first-class care and surgery had increasingly run into debt by the end of the 1990s through wastage, fraud and abuse, with patients getting second, third and even fourth opinions from GPs and specialists and asking for and obtaining excessive numbers of medicine and pill prescriptions. Visitors from non EEA (European Economic Activity) countries, countries which do not have reciprocal health insurance agreements with France, were assuming identities of friends or family with resident status in France to enjoy health benefits provided by the social security system. And some public and private hospitals and clinics were insisting on costly in-house medical examinations in instances where external medical examination results would have been quite adequate. Major measures were necessary to reduce the debt while maintaining and even improving the high quality of medical treatment and care received by patients. 1. A 1€ surcharge, which is not reimbursed, to the cost of all visits and consultations. 2. Since 1 January 2006 all residents in France over the age of 16 have been obliged to choose a GP and register their choice, with the GP’s signature, at the local national health insurance authority, if they want social security to reimburse the usual proportion of the cost of 7


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS visits and consultations. The GP now decides, with certain notable exceptions (see Specialists) if a visit to a specialist is necessary. 3. An increasing number of medicines and pills which are not considered to have any therapeutic effects are reimbursed at a lower rate of 35 per cent by social security or not reimbursed at all. See Pharmacies. 4. Doctors’ prescriptions are monitored by government medical inspectors to make sure they are not being too generous. 5. A new plastic health card with identifying photo and a micro chip containing the patient’s medical history and data is now being progressively introduced throughout France. High standards of health care in France will be maintained, with rapid access to preventive and therapeutic care, and choice of doctor, specialist and surgeon still open to patients. Although specialists with particularly good reputations normally have their appointment diaries booked up a few months ahead, waiting lists for hospital surgery are almost unheard of. Visitors and new residents should, however, be aware that, generally, social security reimbursements (unlike in the UK) only cover part of the cost. Top-up health insurance which is taken out by millions of French people (see Complementary health insurance) should therefore be carefully studied and costed by new residents depending on individual circumstances and medical histories. Visitors should also note that they will usually have to pay immediately for medical expenses and await reimbursement once the claim they make has been settled through the reciprocal system.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM Claims may take months to be paid even using the Internet. Special private holiday insurance cover should therefore be considered. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS Visitors and new residents to France from an EEA country (European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) who wish to be reimbursed as if they were residents in France contributing to the French social security system, have the possibility of obtaining an EHIC card, E106, E109, E112 or E121 entitlement certificates. They should apply for the appropriate form (in the case of the UK from a social security office, post office or on the Internet) well before their visit or move and of course be contributing to the social security system in the country which issues the card or certificate. EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) This plastic card, first introduced in June 2004, now completely replaces the former E111 form and is issued free of charge, following a straightforward application. The EHIC card, which is normally valid for one year, now covers all necessary medical treatment following an accident, emergency or illness. The treatment must be effected in a state-run (not a private) establishment and also covers GPs provided the GP is linked to the state health scheme (conventionné). Chronic diseases and pre-existing illnesses are also covered if the person afflicted requires regular treatment during their stay. Special arrangements should be made in advance to ensure facilities are available when and where they are needed. If pills are taken regularly as a prescribed course of treatment, obtain sufficient pills before departure to cover the visit. Take the prescription

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS with you just in case you lose the pills. If flying out you may also need to show the prescription to airport passenger control. E112 This certificate covers medical expenses for patients in urgent need of treatment which is unavailable within a reasonable (and painful time) in their country of residence. It is by no means granted automatically. Applicants should already be entitled to the EHIC card. In the UK, an NHS consultant must first send a written recommendation to their patient for treatment outside the UK. The recommendation must subsequently be approved by the local Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Board. All this can take time without any guarantee of approval. The patient may still have to advance money if an E112 is obtained before making a reimbursement claim. In certain instances, however, the PCT may decide to refer the patient to a third-party European medical services provider that works with the NHS under contract, thus getting round the E112 procedure and avoiding any advance payment. The cost of going as a private patient in France (i.e. outside any reciprocal EEA country agreement) may well be less than in the UK and could be investigated as a last resort.

E109 This is the entitlement certificate required for married couples who decide to set up home in France while the bread-winner continues to work and reside in their original country. The spouse who resides in France and any accompanying children are immediately covered, provided they register with their E109 on arrival in France at the local state health insurance office, Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM). The visiting spouse is covered in the 10


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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM usual way by their EHIC card while the rest of the family under the EEA reciprocal scheme are, in effect, integrated into the French health insurance scheme. The person who is going to remain in the original country of residence makes the application, and in the UK the entitlement certificate is issued by HM Revenue and Customs (Centre for Non-Residents, Room BP1301, Benton Park View, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE98 1ZZ). The application must show all the family members who will be living in France and the CPAM office will confirm and register the family members concerned on the certificate once they are satisfied that identity is proved through passports or other identification papers. E106 and E121 The E106 certificate is issued for new residents in France who are below the retirement age in their country and will not be working in France. A limited period of health care cover for accidents, illnesses and emergencies, not normally exceeding two years, is allowed. The maximum period will be granted for applicants who have paid all their national insurance contributions throughout their working career and must particularly include fully paid up contributions for the last two income tax years. People who have been self-employed and were not obliged to pay up national insurance contributions should take note. As with the E109 certificate, registration and identification must be made at the local CPAM office. Short Term Incapacity Benefit holders are, however, entitled to cover, as long as their benefit status continues. If the residents are still below their country’s retirement age and not working at the end of the certificate’s validity they will, like all adult residents in France, have to pay contributions into the French social security system. Unless free medical cover is granted under the low-income health cover system (see CMU (Couverture Maladie Universelle) below) approximately 8 per cent (in 2006) of income 11


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS above the CMU threshold figure must be contributed to provide health cover under the state system. The E121 certificate is issued (in the UK, as with E106, by the Department for Works and Pensions, Newcastle) for new residents who have reached retirement age and are receiving their state pension. For married couples, including common-law marriages, only one of the partners needs to be receiving their state pension for the other partner to be automatically covered. Registration and identification must be made in the usual way with the local CPAM office to provide permanent health care cover for accidents, illnesses and emergencies as long as residence is in France. Long Term Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablement Allowance recipients of any age are also entitled to apply for an E121 certificate. NB: if salaried employment is obtained on arrival in France contributions will automatically be paid to French social security by the employer. Full-time employment – at least 35 hours a week – with an initial qualifying period ensures full state health care benefits, but shorter working weeks may reduce your health benefit entitlements. It is recommended that any proposed part-time employment contract is shown to the CPAM to establish entitlement to health care benefits.

MEDICAL CARE IN EMERGENCIES Emergency numbers are given at the end of this section. The SAMU (Service d’Aide Médicale d’Urgence) provides a national network of ambulances always on stand-by, with a doctor (not just a paramedic) and life-support material on board. A doctor is present and

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM deals with the life-threatening situation from the initial phone call to arrival at hospital. The local fire-brigade (pompiers), who double as paramedic ambulance units throughout France, also carry life-support equipment on their vehicles. Nearly 70 per cent of all pompiers call-outs are for domestic and road accidents. REGISTRATION AND HOW THE HEALTH BENEFITS WORK With the exception of EHIC card holders, all other E certificate holders as described above should register immediately with the local CPAM office not forgetting to give them your French bank account details so that reimbursement payments can be transferred to your account. Consult sécurité sociale in the Yellow Pages directory or on the website (www.pagesjaunes.fr) for addresses. You will be allocated a 13 digit number, numéro d’immatriculation, issued by the national statistics department (INSEE) which starts with 1 for men and 2 for women and the year and month of birth. Two additional digits afterwards signify the département (Paris, for example is 75) to which the local office is attached. This number appears on the new plastic health card Carte Vitale II which is progressively replacing the previous Carte Vitale and which is issued to all members of the social security health benefits scheme. The new health card is valid for five years. The Carte Vitale (or Carte Vitale II) entitles the holder to social security health cover for medical treatment and medicines. Immediate payment, with reimbursement for the portion covered by social security, is made for visits to GPs and specialists. Ideally, you should choose a GP before you register with the CPAM office, so that you are immediately covered for accidents, emergencies 13


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS and general medical attention. The declaration form must be signed by both you and the GP. Make sure your GP is linked to the health service (conventionné) otherwise you will pay considerably more than the standard 21€ consultation fee (22€ from 1 July, 2007) and will not receive partial reimbursement from the state health scheme. Calling out your GP for a home visit during their usual consultation hours, if you are not well enough to visit the surgery, will of course cost more, as will an ‘after-hours’ visit from SOS Médecins (consult the white phone directory) who operate a 24 hour home visit service. The choice of GP is important as GPs now decide if visits to specialists for further consultation are necessary. No geographical boundary for registration with a GP is imposed, but near your home, a pharmacist and blood test laboratory, seems sensible. Go along armed with your medical history (you should find this dictionary helpful to translate it!). Check on the surgery door’s plate if the GP has a speciality, such as physiotherapy, which is appropriate to your general physical condition. Is the waiting room full or almost empty? Can appointments be made by phone to cut down waiting time? If you do get the initial choice wrong it can always be changed by filling in and getting both signatures on a new declaration form with another GP and then registering it with the CPAM. NB: if the chosen GP and their locum are absent or unavailable (or in instances of justifiable urgency), and another GP is consulted, reimbursement will be for the normal amount, provided the ‘replacement’ doctor indicates this when registering your visit. A necessary visit to a GP while absent from home, on holiday or business also falls into this category. A GP can also be chosen who works in a group practice. If they are not available a colleague in the same practice can be consulted without penalising the reimbursement amount. 14


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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM Specialists can still however be consulted directly, but the reimbursement amount will be reduced, except for pediatricians, dentists, gynaecologists and oculists who can be contacted directly without penalising reimbursement. There is no requirement to register with any one dentist, gynaecologist or oculist. A patient who has a chronic illness which requires regular care from a specialist can also consult a specialist directly without reimbursement being penalised. Psychiatrists and neuropsychiatrists can also be consulted directly by the 16–25 age group without penalising reimbursement. Company employees have a pre-contract (and then at least every two years) check-up through the local Service Interprofessionnel de Santé au Travail. This is completely free and takes about 20 minutes. The employees are weighed and measured, have an eye test, a hearing test, a urine test and have their blood pressure taken. Blood-count tests can be requested. GPs should also, on request, give their patients a quick annual check-up. It will not include a urine test or special hearing test and costs slightly more than a standard consultation. Reimbursement for the GP’s check-up is on the usual partial basis. Social security also provides all its members with a completely free comprehensive check-up every five years. This check-up takes upto half a day and checks the heart, blood pressure, hearing, eyesight, teeth, weight, height, vaccinations (checks these are up-to-date and recommends what is required), and a urine test, comprehensive blood test, and colonic/prostrate/breast/lung/cervical cancer tests may be conducted, with immediate X-rays if considered necessary. Ask for it if an invitation is not received after five years. GPs and specialists can also prescribe X-rays (for suspected bone fractures, diagnosis of osteoporosis (fragile or brittle bones) etc.), physiotherapy treatment, a visit to a chiropodist for necessary false heels 15


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS or foot support material, orthopaedic material such as compression socks to ease varicose vein problems, etc. NB: nursing services, physiotherapy and chiropody are reimbursed by social security at 60 per cent, lower than the usual rate (see below) of 70 per cent for medical consultations. Some doctors and specialists may still be using the feuille de soins treatment form. If so ensure that your French social security number (numéro d’immatriculation) is on the form and that you date and sign it before sending it off to your CPAM. If you are sending off a form for the first time complete the box for payment (virement) account details and enclose a relevé d’identité bancaire from your French bank or post office account. Remember when completing forms that the French use a cross on forms instead of a tick. Use of the Carte Vitale or Carte Vitale II health card through doctors with computer link-up to the Assurance Maladie system produces reimbursement in a few days. CONSULTATION COSTS AND SOCIAL SECURITY HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT PERCENTAGES Children under the age of 16 do not have to choose a doctor to be reimbursed at the best rate and do not pay the 1€ surcharge for consultations. The set fees (2007) for consulting a GP who is conventionné (known as Secteur 1) are 26€ for children under two and 24€ for children in the two to six age group. Children in the six to 16 age group pay 21€. All children in these age groups are reimbursed at the rate of 70 per cent. Some GPs who are conventionnés are authorised to set higher consultation fees (known as Secteur 2), on the grounds that their reputation or additional expertise justifies this, but the reimbursement rate of 70 per cent will still be off the Secteur 1 fees.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM Children in these age groups consulting specialists, such as paediatricians, psychiatrists or heart specialists will pay specialist Secteur 1 fees – higher than GP Secteur 1 fees – which differ depending on the speciality. Reimbursement will be at the usual rate of 70 per cent. If a Secteur 2 specialist is visited, although they charge more, the patient will only receive 70 per cent reimbursement of a set amount which is lower than the Secteur 1 fee. Children are entitled to a completely free dental check-up at the ages of six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 provided a conventionné dentist of their choice is consulted. The examination must be within three months of their birthday and any treatment required will be reimbursed entirely by social security provided that it is undertaken within six months of the examination. Orthodontic treatment is reimbursed at 100 per cent by social security for children under 16 (no reimbursement over 16) and false teeth are excluded and will be reimbursed at 70 per cent off the social security’s scale of prices which are usually not in line with actual dental costs. The local CPAM should send out the check-up invitation when the patient’s birthday comes up. Spectacles for children under six years old are reimbursed at 65 per cent (65 per cent for frames and 65 per cent for glasses) and can be replaced whenever necessary. There are generous allowances for children requiring spectacles in the six to 18 age group. Patients over 16 are reimbursed on the following basis (2007): (NB: all reimbursement is minus 1€ surcharge) GP (patient is registered with) Secteur 1: 70 per cent of 21€ set fee Secteur 2: 70 per cent of 21€ Secteur 1 set fee

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS GP (patient is not registered with) Secteur 1: 60 per cent of 21€ set fee Secteur 2: 60 per cent of 21€ Secteur 1 set fee Specialist (with letter from patient’s registered GP) Secteur 1: 70 per cent of 25€ set fee Secteur 2: 70 per cent of 23€ NB: fees are higher for psychiatrists, neurologists and heart specialists. Specialist (without letter from patient’s registered GP) Secteur 1: 60 per cent of 25€ (maximum Secteur 1 specialist fee: 33€) Secteur 2: 60 per cent of 23€ Neurologist (without letter from patient’s registered GP) Secteur 1: 60 per cent of 37€ (maximum Secteur 1 neurologist fee: 49€) Secteur 2: 60 per cent of 34.30€ Heart specialist (without letter from patient’s registered GP) Secteur 1 and 2: 60 per cent of 45.73€ (maximum Secteur 1 heart specialist fee: 58€) NB: all Secteur 2 specialist fees are not controlled Gynaecologist and oculist (if patient is registered with GP) Visit following a course of treatment: Secteur 1 and 2: 70 per cent of 28€ Not following a course of treatment: Secteur 1: 70 per cent of 25€ (maximum fee 32€) Secteur 2: 60 per cent of 23€ for any visit (no maximum fee) 18


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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM Gynaecologist and oculist (if patient is not registered with GP) Secteur 1: 60 per cent of 25€ for any visit (maximum fee 33€) Secteur 2: 60 per cent of 23€ for any visit (no maximum fee) NB: people living in the Alsace-Moselle area have a distinct advantage as they are subject to a special health cover regime with a usual reimbursement rate of 90 per cent. Dental care is reimbursed at the rate of 70 per cent off a scale of prices established by social security; which in practice have little relationship with the actual cost of implants and new ceramic teeth proposed by Secteur 1 dentists. Extractions and fillings (33.50€ and 16.87€ a tooth respectively in 2007) and scaling are the only work where dentists have to adhere to a set price. Ask for a detailed price (devis) before agreeing to any major dental work and discuss the best possible solution. Patients over 18 requiring spectacles are reimbursed at 65 per cent of a variable tariff for the glass depending on the requirement for correct vision prescribed by the oculist, and also at 65 per cent of a set price (2.84€ in 2007) for frames. The social security’s allowance for frames bears little relation to optician’s actual prices. The local CPAM (social security health office) send out reimbursement statements regularly showing what the patient has been reimbursed for and the amount. These statements are set out as follows – with my explanation of the French in brackets. (The example shown is for visits to patient’s usual GP and/or specialists with a letter from the patient’s usual GP.) All patients, whether hospitalised or not, receiving medical treatment costing 91€ or more or with a rating of 50 or more, (on a detailed scale established by the Ministry of Health based on complexity and cost of treatment) must pay 18€ towards the cost. This payment is not subject to any social security health reimbursement.

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS There are however exemptions, notably for: investigative X-rays and associated examinations; transport costs to hospital for treatment costing more than 91€ or with a rating of 50 or more; persons receiving disability pensions; pregnant women (from at least six months into the pregnancy until 12 days after lying-in); hospital fees after the first month as an inpatient, and for employees who fall ill at work or contract illness or disease because of their work. People on low incomes receiving free or financial assistance for medical cover from the government and people living in Alsace-Moselle are also exempt. In all the above cases, all conventionnés hospital costs and fees are completely covered (100 per cent) by social security. Hospitalisation, emergencies apart, is arranged by the GP or specialist. The patient can choose their hospital or clinic. Although there is no Dates

Nature des prestations (treatment received)

Montant payé (amount paid)

Base du remboursement (amount taken into account for refund calculation)

Taux (rate)

Parcours coordonné Médecin traitant Généraliste Secteur 1 (visit to usual GP who is registered Secteur 1)

xxx

xxx

70%

xxx

Participation forfaitaire (surcharge contribution) Parcours coordonné Médecin correspondant (Appropriate specialist with letter from usual GP) Acte tech, médical Secteur 2 (Specific medical treatment Secteur 2)

Montant versé (amount refunded)

- 1,00 €

xxx

xxx

70%

Participation forfaitaire (surcharge contribution)

xxx

- 1,00 €

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM marked difference between the quality of care available in public and private clinics and hospitals, the scope of care and medical equipment available is usually wider in a public hospital. As regards reimbursement, ideally choose a public hospital. Admission should be accompanied by presentation of the plastic Vitale health card (or EHIC card if you are a visitor), the GP’s letter and any appropriate medical records – X-rays, blood test results, vaccinations card and in the case of an accident at work, a declaration form completed by the employer. A complementary health insurance certificate or holiday insurance certificate should also be registered by the admissions department. The basic cost (2007) for meals and a bed is 16€ a day in hospitals and clinics, and 12€ a day in special psychiatric units. The forfait hospitalier is not covered by social security. The following are, however, exempt: patients suffering from employment-associated accidents and illnesses, pregnant women (over five months pregnant until 12 days after lyingin), parents whose newborn child has been hospitalised until upto 30 days after birth, patients receiving after care at home, people living in Alsace-Moselle, parents whose under 20 handicapped child lives in a specialised establishment, patients benefiting from a military pension and state-assisted low income groups. The cost of a single room and the higher (dépassement d’honoraire) cost of any authorised Secteur 2 doctors’ fees are not reimbursed by social security. However, the cost of a single room which is necessary on prescribed medical grounds will be reimbursed. Public hospitals should all be able to use the plastic health cards for registration and reimbursement purposes, although only about 10 per cent of them (2007) have all their previous patients’ medical history on computer. Once the hospitals/clinics admission certificate has been completed send it off to the local CPAM. 21


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Hospitalisation fees are covered at the rate of 80 per cent by social security and the balance amount, the ticket modérateur, must be paid when leaving the hospital or clinic. Complementary health insurance and social security cover can together provide 100 per cent medical and surgical cover and a tiers payant clause in the complementary policy automatically pays the ticket modérateur so no money has to be advanced. If you have been admitted to a nonconventionnée private clinic, all fees must be paid when you leave, with reimbursement from social security and any complementary health cover. Check before admission on hors convention prices and exactly how much will be reimbursed by social security and complementary insurance. Complementary health insurance is strongly recommended to complete the cover provided by social security. Mutual benefit societies (mutuelles) – consult mutuelles in the Yellow Pages or on www. pagesjaunes.fr – and banks provide this. NB: there is usually an initial probationary period of three months for first-time subscribers during which no claims can be made. Existing policy holders who decide to change their complementary insurance provider – perhaps tempted by a no-premium offer for the first three months – can, however, usually make any claims, and be reimbursed immediately. In comparing policies, basic cover, i.e. with the lowest premium payments, should offer, with social security benefits, the following: • 100 per cent cover for all medical and surgical hospital costs and fees including ambulance cost, but exclude a single room. NB: with the exception of emergencies, a doctor’s letter should always be obtained before transportation, prescribing whether ambulance, taxi, private car or public transport is appropriate. For regular journeys of over 50 km, individual journeys of over 150 km one-way, and airline flights and maritime transport, submit a doctor’s 22


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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM letter to the local CPAM for prior authorisation. The usual social security reimbursement rate is 65 per cent with 100 per cent social security reimbursement for residents in Alsace-Moselle; • 100 per cent cover for at least 60 days to cover hospital costs and fees in a hospital offering specialised treatment, but exclude a single room; • 100 per cent cover for all consultations (visits to GPs and specialists); general medical and specialist treatment; speech and physical therapy and nursing care; X-rays, scans, etc. and blood tests; • 100 per cent cover for those medicines and pills (see Pharmacies) which are partially reimbursed by social security; • 100 per cent cover for dental extractions and fillings, and an annual limited amount for certain types of false teeth classed as prostheses, which excludes implants; • 100 per cent cover for prostheses for the disabled and a (small) limited annual amount for hearing aids. Social security cover apart, complementary insurance should offer: • A limited annual amount towards the cost of prescribed spa bath treatment. • A small contribution towards the cost of spectacles including the frames.

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Some organisations also offer price reductions on leisure-time activities, e.g. cinema tickets, holidays and sports. Policy premiums vary according to age at entry, but are considerably less than private plan health cover premiums in the UK. Subscribe to a policy with a tiers payant direct payment clause to avoid personally advancing payment. LOWINCOME HEALTH COVER Foreign families (from within the EEA or Switzerland) with at least three months continuous residence in France and annual household income which was below 7083€ in 2005 do not have to make any social security contributions to be covered for full state health care benefits, Couverture Maladie Universelle (CMU). Reimbursement is made in the usual way as if they were contributing to the system. If the joint income of a couple did not exceed 897.35€ monthly (2006/7 year) they qualify, for a year, for the CMU complémentaire system health cover, free of charge and free of advance payments, for hospital fees such as the daily subsistence cost (forfait hospitalier), and for dépassement d’honoraire costs and fees, particularly for dental care, hearing aids and spectacles. Another possible case is l’aide complémentaire santé which applies to incomes not exceeding the CMU complémentaire qualifying income thresholds by more than 20 per cent (for the year 2007). There is a sliding scale of financial assistance, culminating in 400€ a year for the over 60s, as a contribution to the cost of complementary health insurance policy premiums. The contribution cannot exceed the premium amount. Qualifying income figures change annually, although they usually remain unchanged during the year, for these low-income aids. Verify

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM them with the local CPAM, and ask for a qualifying certificate if proven income falls into any of the above categories. PHARMACIES Many pharmacies are no longer open on Saturday afternoons since the 35 hour working week was introduced. They do however shut late during the week, and will usually close for lunch. All pharmacies which are open have a flashing neon cross sign prominently fixed outside their premises. There is always at least one pharmacy open after hours or on Sundays to serve the local community. Look for the Pharmacie de garde or Pharma garde details in the Infos Services or Infos pratiques announcements in local newspapers. An increasing number of medicines and pills are not reimbursed by social security, even if they are prescribed by doctors and it may pay to shop around as pharmacy retail prices are not fixed and can vary considerably. If you are going to be prescribed a médicament regularly, ask your doctor if it is still on the reimbursement, or partial reimbursement, list. Reimbursement of pills and medicines accounts for around one third of all health care reimbursement costs in France, about twice the total amount reimbursed for dental, eyes and auditive care. The French are still by far the champion pill takers in Europe, although, since 1999, literally hundreds of pills and medicines have been downgraded for reimbursement rate or are no longer reimbursed at all. For example, in March 2006, the Ministry of Health classed over 150 médicaments ineffective and no longer reimbursable, and a month earlier a decision was taken to progressively phase out reimbursement for all pills or medicine for treatment of varicose veins (veinotoniques) as their effectiveness – compared to surgery or wearing compression socks – is 25


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS in doubt. (Veinotoniques or their equivalents are almost unknown in the UK). Heart pills and insulin are essential medicines and reimbursed by social security at 100 per cent. Major or important medicines (with a white label on their packaging) are reimbursed at 65 per cent; moderate or ‘weak’medicines providing comfort rather than cure (with a blue label on their packaging) are reimbursed at 35 per cent, and the veinotoniques are at present subject to a special reduced reimbursement rate of 15 per cent. They will come off the reimbursement list in 2008. NB: not all mutuelles compensate, with a higher rate of complementary reimbursement, for these reductions. The reduction in reimbursement rates for medicines and pills operates alongside a continuous campaign, initiated by social security through pharmacies, which proposes people buy identical molecule products – generic products – which are cheaper than the brand on the doctor’s prescription. There is no obligation to accept a generic product, although their consumption helps to reduce the health system’s debt. Register with a local pharmacy with the Carte Vitale and up-todate complementary health insurance policy details with a tiers payant clause and no advance payment will be made for the reimbursement elements. Note, however that the health insurance administration offices in some départements now penalise patients who will not accept a generic product by withdrawing the tiers payant facility from their reimbursement procedure. This means that patients now have to pay immediately for the total cost of prescription products with reimbursement from both social security and complementary health insurance following.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH MEDICAL SYSTEM Pharmacists also sell body creams, hair care products, toothpaste, toothbrushes and baby products which are of better quality, and more expensive, than those sold in supermarkets. Energy drinks and sweets that are not sold in supermarkets are also available. Small orthopaedic items such as back support belts and arm slings are sold or may be supplied on prescription by pharmacists. BLOOD TESTS GPs also prescribe blood tests for sugar/cholesterol/acidity etc. and blood counts which should be reimbursed completely, or require no advance payment with a good basic complementary health insurance policy containing a tiers payant clause. Register as for a pharmacy. Many tests require empty stomachs so the laboratoire d’analyses médicales will take blood samples early morning, before breakfast. Check beforehand with the GP if an empty stomach (à jeun) is required. Strictly speaking the GP should be consulted afterwards to run through the test results with the patient, although qualified staff who are supervised by the biologist doctor who runs the blood test laboratory should alert the patient of any ‘bad’ results. Ask if the results are satisfactory or not if no information is volunteered. VACCINATIONS The following vaccinations are reimbursed by social security (certain conditions apply): diphtheria, German measles, haemophilia, varicella, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, poliomyelitis, (anti)tetanus, tuberculosis, whooping cough, pneumococcus diseases; and flu for the over 65s. Doctors should be consulted for obligatory and recommended vaccinations for babies and young children. The BCG (anti-tuberculosis) 27


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS vaccination is still obligatory for all children over six before they can go to school or to any other child education/childcare centre such as kindergartens and playgroups. Diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis vaccinations are recommended for adults every ten years. Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for people working with children or food, for those working in waste-water processing, for those working in the health profession and for homosexual men. Vets and their assistants, pound employees, gamekeepers and abattoir personnel are recommended to have (anti) rabies injections and all doctors, depending on the precise nature of their work, must be inoculated against diphtheria, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, typhoid, TB and whooping cough. EMERGENCY NUMBERS SAMU (Service d’Aide Médicale d’Urgence): 15 Local fire brigade and resuscitation assistance (pompiers): 18 From a mobile phone: 112 Some English-language websites www.bestfrancemagazine.co.uk www.exclusivehealthcare.com www.expathealthdirect.co.uk www.know-insurance.co.uk www.soficas.fr

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FRENCH – ENGLISH The French masculine m or feminine f gender is given immediately after each noun. acte m médical medical

assurance f maladie complémentaire

procedure acte m de naissance birth

complementary health

certificate

insurance

acte m de décès death

assurance f indemnité journalière income accident/

certificate âge moyen adj middle age

sickness cover

agréé(e) adj officially approved,

assurance en cas d’invalidité f permanente totale

registered allocation f personnalisée à

permanent total disablement

l’autonomie (APA) home

insurance usually

help (subsidised) for the

providing lump sum payment assurance f vie whole-life

over 60s requiring physical assistance

insurance with savings plan

allocation f de maternité

assurance f décès death

maternity benefit

insurance (allows your family

ambulance f municipale town

to claim a pre-agreed amount

ambulance service

after your death)

analyses fpl medical test/

attestation f médicale doctor’s

investigation

certificate

arrêté m municipal municipal bilan m de santé health check-

by-law (e.g. to forbid sea

up report

bathing in polluted water) Assistance Publique (AP) f

cabinet m de consultation

public general hospital assurance f maladie health

consulting room cabinet m médical surgery

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cabinet m de kinésithérapie/ de rééducation fonctionelle

plastic health card centre m anti-poison poisons

physiotherapist’s surgery cabinet m de médecine

unit centre m de balnéothérapie

générale GP practice cabinet m de pédicure-

balneotherapy centre centre m de cancérologie,

podologue chiropodist’s

centre anti-cancéreux cancer

surgery cabinet m de rééducation

hospital centre m de convalescence

fonctionnelle

convalescent home

physiotherapist’s surgery

centre m de dépistage medical

Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (CAF) f family

testing centre centre m de dyalyse kidney

allowance office Caisse Primaire d’Assurance

dialysis unit

Maladie (CPAM) f state

centre m hospitalier général

health insurance office

general hospital

campagne f anti-tabac anti-

Centre m Hospitalier Régional/Intercommunal

smoking campaign carnet m de santé medical

(CHR/CHI) regional/

record

community hospital

carnet m de vaccination

Centre m Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU)

vaccination record carnet m de maternité

teaching or university hospital centre m de planning familial

maternity record book carte f à puce plastic card with

family planning clinic certificat m de consolidation

electronic chip carte f d’invalidité civile

doctor’s certificate indicating

disability card

that patient’s condition is stable,

Carte Vitale f plastic health card

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FRENCH – ENGLISH centre m médico-social

or private medical, surgical or psychiatric establishment

outpatient health care centre

clinique f d’accouchement

centre m/unité f de moyen séjour medium-stay hospital

maternity hospital clinique f dentaire dental clinic

centre/poste m de secours

clinique f chirurgicale surgical

first-aid centre/post centre m de quarantaine

clinic clinique-polyclinique f private

isolation hospital centre de santé m health care

general hospital clinique f prénatale prenatal

centre centre m/unité f de long

clinic clinique f psychiatrique

séjour long-term treatment hospital

psychiatric clinic

certificat m médical medical

codage m des actes system used

certificate

by social security to register

certificat m de décès doctor’s

their reimbursements commissariat m de police

death certificate certificat m de vaccination

national police station congé m maladie sick leave

vaccination certificate chef m de service head of

consultation f GP or specialist

medical department, consultant

surgery visit

chef m de clinique registrar

consultation f generaliste GP

Classification f Commune

surgery consultation f libre GP surgery

des Actes Médicaux (CCAM) official list of

visit without appointment conventionné adj approved

medical treatments, tests and investigations

status for social security, linked

clinique f hospital service which

to the state health service cordon m sanitaire quarantine

teaches a medical speciality

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS externe m/f des hôpitaux

corps m médical the medical

medical student in fourth to

profession

sixth year décharge f de responsabilité feuille f de soins treatment

hospital discharge form déclaration f d’accident du

form (for reimbursements) forfait m journalier set daily

travail work accident report

subsistence fee due to hospitals

form

frais mpl costs; fees

délivrer v to give/issue (a

frais mpl réels actual

prescription), to dispense

expenditure

(medicine) demande f d’entente

honoraires mpl de médecin

préalable approval request

doctor’s fee

for reimbursement (for certain

honoraires mpl libres fees

treatments) dépassement m exceptionnel

higher than the conventionnés fees approved by social security

higher than standard fees

honoraires mpl médicaux

charged by approved specialists dépassement m permanent

medical fees

higher than standard fees

hôpital m hospital

charged by approved specialists

hôpital m conventionné

for any treatment, because they

private/public hospital linked

have special expertise

to social security system for

dossier m médical medical

direct payment or full-rate

records

reimbursement

droit m médical medical law

hôpital m nonconventionné

d’âge moyen adj middle-aged

private hospital/clinic outside

examen m clinique complet

with partial reimbursement

social security link-up, possibly medical check-up

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FRENCH – ENGLISH interne m/f en chirurgie house

hôpital m de court séjour

surgeon

short-stay hospital

intervention f chirurgicale;

hôpital m pour enfants

opération f medical operation

children’s hospital hôpital m de jour outpatients

livret m d’accueil hospital

department hôpital m psychiatrique

information booklet

psychiatric hospital magasin m de produits

hospitalisation f à domicile

diététiques health food shop

(HAD) supervised home

maison f de retraite retirement

convalescence

home maître nageur m -euse f;

indice m de pollution atmosphérique air quality

sauveteur m -euse f (MNS)

index

lifeguard

interdiction f absolue/

majeur attrib aged over 18 maternité f maternity clinic (in

formelle de fumer strictly no smoking (NB. No smoking

a hospital) médecin m reférent GP linked

is in force in all enclosed public areas and on means of

to health scheme following the

transport. By 2008 all private

changes which were announced

businesses, including bars,

in 1998 médecin m traitant patient’s

must provide a separate, enclosed area with extractor

chosen doctor (for social

fans for smokers).

security reimbursement

interne m/f des hôpitaux house

purposes) médicaments mpl de confort

officer, houseman (responsible to head of department)

pain relief medication

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS poste m de secours first-aid

médicament m sans ordonnance non-prescription/

post prestations fpl en espèces cash

over-the-counter medicine membre m d’une association

payment benefits prestations fpl en nature

de gestion agréée member of association of administration

benefits (e.g. transport to and

services organisations (member

from a hospital) prise en charge f totale costs

doctors print this on their

reimbursed entirely by social

prescription forms) mutuelle f mutual benefit

security professions fpl de santé health

society

care professions protocole m thérapeutique

norme f française (NF) label

medical protocol

on goods and services for approved French standards of

quatrième âge m over 75 age

quality, safety and suitability nonconventionné(e) adj not

group

linked to the social security régime m commun social

system numéro m d’immatriculation

security hospitalisation scheme régime m d’assurance maladie

social security number

health insurance scheme régime m de la sécurité

Organisation f Mondiale de la

sociale social security system

Santé (OMS) World Health

régime m des hôpitaux

Organisation (WHO) ordonnance f prescription

hospital system/regulations relevé m d’identité bancaire

uniquement sur ordonnance

(RIB) document with personal

only on prescription Ordre m des Médecins

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FRENCH – ENGLISH résidence f médicalisée

social security apply their reimbursement percentages

nursing home

tarif m de responsabilité (TR) santé f publique public health

social security price chart

sécurité f sociale social security

(particularly for medicines)

service f de consultation

from which social security

externe outpatients

apply their reimbursement

department

percentages tiers payant m direct payment

services mpl de santé health

by insurers

services

ticket m modérateur (TM)

système m de santé health

patient’s contribution (can be

system Secteur 1 m doctors/specialists

covered by complementary health insurance)

who apply the social security’s

troisième âge m retirement

chart for fees (see tarif de

years

convention) Secteur 2 m doctors/specialists

virement m bancaire bank

who are authorised to apply

transfer

higher fees than the social

visite f call-out visit

security’s chart for fees (see tarif de convention) service m hospitalier de consultation externe outpatient’s clinic soins mpl dentaires dental care soins mpl infirmiers nursing care tarif m de convention (TC) standard-rate hospital and doctors’ fees from which 37


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Any comments or further explanations are in brackets after the English. The French masculine m or feminine f gender is given immediately after each translated noun. birth certificate acte m de

actual expenditure frais mpl

naissance

réels approval request for reimbursement (for

call-out visit visite f

certain treatment) demande

cancer hospital centre m de cancérologie; centre

d’entente préalable f approved social security

d’oncologie; centre anti-

status for higher than

cancéreux chiropodist’s surgery cabinet

standard-rate fees

m de pédicure-podologie

conventionné avec honoraires

combined pharmacy-

mpl libres

parapharmaceutical outlet

approved status for social security conventionné adj

pharmacie-parapharmacie f contribution from patient (usually covered by

balneotherapy centre centre m

complementary health

de balnéothérapie

insurance) ticket m

bank account, document with personal particulars relevé m

modérateur (TM) costs reimbursed entirely by

d’identité bancaire (RIB)

social security prise en charge

bank transfer virement m

f totale

bancaire

costs; fees frais mpl

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ENGLISH – FRENCH GP surgery visit without

death certificate acte m de

appointment consultation f

décès dental care soins mpl dentaires

libre

dental clinic clinique f dentaire health card Carte Vitale f

direct payment by insurers

health card (new generation)

tiers payant m disability card carte f d’invalidité

Carte Vitale II f health check-up report bilan

civile doctor’s certificate attestation

m de santé health food shop magasin m de

f médicale doctor, patient’s chosen

produits diététiques higher than standard fees

(for social security reimbursement purposes)

from approved specialists

médecin m traitant

dépassement m permanent higher than standard fees charged by approved

elderly (post middle age to 75) troisième âge m (over 75)

specialists dépassement m

quatrième âge m

exceptionnel home help (subsidised) for the over 60s requiring

family allowance office Caisse

physical assistance allocation

d’Allocations familiales (CAF) f family planning clinic centre

f personnalisée à l’autonomie (APA)

m de planning familial

hospital hôpital m hospital information booklet

general hospital centre m

livret m d’accueil

hospitalier général GP surgery consultation f

hospital discharge form

généraliste

décharge f de responsabilité

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS outpatients department

kidney dialysis unit centre m

hôpital m de jour; services mpl

de dyalyse

de consultation externe outpatient health care centre

long-term treatment hospital

centre m médicosocial

centre m/unité f de long séjour

over 75 age group quatrième maternity benefit allocation f

âge m

de maternité pain-relief medication

maternity hospital/clinic clinique f d’accouchement, (in

médicament m de confort physiotherapist’s surgery

a hospital) maternité f maternity record book carnet

cabinet m de kinésithérapie/de rééducation fonctionnelle

m de maternité

plastic card with electronic

medical certificate certificat m

chip carte f à puce

de santé

police station, national

medical records dossier m

commissariat m de police

médical

prescription ordonnance f

medical protocol protocole m

private general hospital

thérapeutique medical testing centre centre

clinique-polyclinique f private/public hospital

m de dépistage medical procedure acte m

linked to social security for direct payment or full-rate

médical medium-stay hospital centre

reimbursement

m/unité f de moyen séjour

hôpital m conventionné

mutual benefit society

private hospital/clinic outside social security

mutuelle f

link, possibly with partial nursing care soins mpl

reimbursement status

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psychiatric clinic clinique f

reimbursement percentages

psychiatrique

are calculated tarif m de

psychiatric hospital hôpital m

convention (TC)

psychiatrique

state health insurance office

public assistance service

Caisse Primaire d’Assurance

assistance f publique public general hospital

Maladie (CPAM) f subsistence fee (daily) due to

Assistance Publique (AP) f

hospitals forfait m journalier supervised home

regional/community hospital Centre m Hospitalier Régional/

convalescence hospitalisation

Intercommunal (CHR/CHI)

f à domicile (HAD)

retirement home maison f de

surgery visit (GP or specialist) consultation f

retraite

surgical clinic clinique f short-stay hospital hôpital m

chirurgicale

de court séjour teaching or university

social security sécurité f sociale

hospital Centre m Hospitalier

social security hospitalisation scheme régime m commun

Universitaire (CHU) treatment form (for

social security price chart from which reimbursement

reimbursements) feuille f de

percentages are calculated

soins

tarif m de responsabilité (TR)

town ambulance service

social security system, linked

ambulance f municipale

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Comments and brief explanations, where considered appropriate, are in brackets after the translation. The French masculine m or feminine f gender is given immediately after each noun. abduction f forcée doctor

à ut. av. (abbrev = à utiliser avant) use before (date on

applies pressure, forcing limb

medicines)

away from patient’s body abduction f passive doctor

abasie f abasia (inability to walk) abcès m abscess

spreads patient’s limb away

abcès m gingival gumboil abscess

from body aberration f aberration

abdomen m abdomen; stomach abdomen m sans préparation

(abnormal) aberration f chromosomique

abdominal X-ray without prior

chromosomal aberration

treatment

ablation f surgical operation to

douleur f abdominale

remove organ or tumor

abdominal pain

abord m initial incision area in

abdominaux mpl abdominal muscles

surgical operation or beginning

étage m abdomino-pelvien

of a course of treatment aboulie f ab(o)ulia (mental

abdominal and lower

disorder with loss of

abdominal area abducteur m abductor muscle

willpower) aboulique f person suffering

abduction f abduction abduction f active patient

from ab(o)ulia abrasion f surgical smoothening

spreads limb away from their

of the skin or natural wearing

body

down of body parts

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FRENCH – ENGLISH accouchement m provoqué

absence f de mémoire

induced delivery

temporary mental blank

accouchement m spontané

absorption f absorption accès m sudden burst/bout/fit/

easy childbirth (minimum medical assistance)

attack

accoucheur -euse m/f

accès m de fièvre bout of fever accès m de toux bout of

obstetrician accoutumance f increasing

coughing accident f cardiaque heart

dependence on medicine or pill accroître v son capital santé

attack accident m vasculaire

to build up one’s health accumulation f accumulation,

cérébral stroke accident m ischémique

for example of fatty deposits achalasie f abnormal closing up

(cérébral) transitoire stroke which lasts less than 24 hours

of the gullet or intestines

accolement m organs (normally)

acharnement m thérapeutique uncomfortable

immediately adjacent accommodation f

prolongation of life by medical

accommodation (automatic

intervention achondroplasie f

focussing function of the eyes) accouchement m childbirth/

achondroplasia (hereditary

delivery

bone growth reduction)

accouchement m à terme full-

acide m acétylsalicylique/ aspirine f aspirin

term delivery accouchement m avant terme

acide m ascorbique/vitamine C f ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

early birth accouchement m par le siège

acide m citrique citric acid acide m folique folic acid

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS acide m ribonucléique

can be result of a tumour or rheumatism)

ribonucleic acid (controls the

acuité f acuteness; sensitivity

body’s protein composition) acide m urique uric acid

acupuncture f acupuncture

acidité f gastrique gastric

addictologue m addiction specialist

acidity

adducteur m adductor muscle

acidocétose f increased blood

adduction f adduction (action

acidity (a complication in

of closing limbs to body)

serious diabetes cases)

adénite f adenitis (swelling of

acidose f acidosis (blood with

lymph nodes)

high acidity)

adénocarcinome m a cancerous

acné f juvénile childhood/

tumour or growth

adolescence acne acné f rosacée acne rosacea

adénofibrome m benign

(swollen, visible blood vessels)

growth (often on breast)

acoumétrie f acoumetry

adénoïdectomie f surgical

(hearing evaluation)

removal of adenoids

acouphène m tinnitus (ringing

adénome m benign tumour/

in ears)

growth

acrocyanose f poor blood

adénopathie f general term for

circulation (causing ‘bluish’

ganglion disorders adhérence f abnormal adhesion

fingers/toes) acromégalie f acromegaly

of two body parts adhérence f préputiale

(growth hormone disorder causing gigantism)

abnormal foreskin covering (in

acromion m section of spatula

young boy) adiposité f adiposity (excess

joining arm to chest acroparesthésie f pins and

body fat) adjuvant m adjuvant,

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not effective if used as sole

(antibody etc. causing

treatment adoucissant m skin softener

clumping) agglutinines fpl irrégulières

lotion adrénaline f adrenalin

rare collection of substances

aérocolie f aerocoly (excessive

in the blood that should be identified before any blood

air in the large intestine) aéroiléie f (excessive air in the

transfusion agoraphobie f agoraphobia

small intestine)

agrafe f surgical clip

aérogastrie f aerogastria

agranulocytose f abnormal

(excessive air in the stomach) aérophagie f aerophagy

reduction in white corpuscles aide-soignant(e) m/f, nurse’s

(temporary excess amount of

aide

air in the stomach, often after

aigreurs fpl/brûlures fpl

a meal) affection f ailment, affection

(d’estomac) heartburn aigu(ë) adj acute; sharp

âge m mental mental age (based

aiguille f needle

on results of IQ tests) âge m osseux bone development

aiguille f pour piqûres

time graph compared to child’s

hypodermic needle ail m garlic

real age âgées, personnes fpl the elderly

aine f groin

agent m coagulant du sang

aire f pulmonaire lung X-ray aisselle f armpit

blood clotting agent agent m thérapeutique

AIT (see accident ischémique (cérébral) transitoire)

therapeutic medicine agglutination f agglutination

alaise f drawsheet alaise f jetable single-use

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS alcoolisme m alcoholism

alcoolique m dependant

alcoologue m specialist

alcoholic appareil de massage pour

in medical treatment for

les pieds m foot massaging

alcoholism alcootest m Breathalyser®

apparatus appui-dos m backrest

faire subir v un alcootest to

albinisme m albinism

breathalyse algie f algia; pain

albumine f albumin (protein in

-algie -algia (at end of words)

egg-white, blood, milk) (hypo-)albuminémie f

denoting pain algie f vasculaire de la face

insufficient protein content in the blood

unexplained condition with

(hyper-)albuminémie f

bouts of violent headaches algodystrophie f sympathique

excessive protein content in the blood

disorder of the joints

albuminurie f albuminuria

algues fpl algae; seaweed (aux) algues fpl laminaires

(abnormal protein count in the urine)

product containing seaweed

alcaloïde m alkaloid

(used in thalassotherapy)

alcool m à 90 surgical spirits

aliments mpl de régime diet

alcool m éthylique absolu pure

foods alitement m confinement to

ethyl alcohol alcoolémie f amount of alcohol

bed allaitement m au biberon

in the blood Alcooliques Anonymes mpl

bottle feeding allaitement m maternel breast-

Alcoholics Anonymous alcoolisé(e) adj containing

feeding allaitement m mixte breast and

alcohol très peu alcoolisé(e) adj very

bottle feeding allaiter v to (breast) feed

low alcohol content 50


30/07/2007 11:18:33

FRENCH – ENGLISH ambulance f ambulance

allaiter v au biberon to bottle

aménorrhée f primaire

feed allégation f a doctor’s written

complete absence of menstruation in an adolescent

report of what a patient says allergène m allergen

girl aménorrhée f secondaire

allergie f allergy allergie f cutanée skin allergy

occasional menstruation

allergie f de contact contact

absences in a patient who otherwise menstruates

allergy allergie f respiratoire

normally amiante f; asbeste m asbestos

respiratory allergy allergique adj allergic

amibe f amoeba; ameba (tropical

allergologie f study of allergies

parasite)

allopathie f allopathy

amibiase f tropical infection by

(conventional therapeutic

amoeba amincissant(e) adj slimming

method of treatment) alopécie f alopecia (temporary,

(product, etc.) a minima adj hairline (of

partial or complete hair loss) alphabloquant m alpha-blocker

fracture)

alvéole f pulmonaire alveolus

ammoniac m ammonia (gas) ammoniaque f ammonia

(oxygen passage to the blood, in the lungs)

(liquid)

alvéole f dentaire tooth socket

amnésie f amnesia

alvéolite f inflammation of the

amnésie f antérograde amnesia

lungs

following a stroke or brain

Alzheimer f, maladie d’

condition amniocentèse f amniocentesis

Alzheimer’s disease altérer v to deteriorate

(amniotic fluid removal

amalgame m dentaire dental

from the womb of pregnant

amalgam

mothers) 51


30/07/2007 11:18:33

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS analgésie f analgesia (absence/

amnios m amnion (innermost

relief of pain)

membrane enclosing the

analgésique m and adj

embryo) amniotique adj amniotic (of

analgesic; painkiller

innermost membrane)

anaphylaxie f extreme, possibly

liquide m amniotique

life-threatening reaction to an

amniotic fluid

antigen choc m anaphylactique

(en) amont m the ‘up’ side of

anaphylactic shock

artery (to stem bleeding)

analyse f de sang blood test

amphétamine f amphetamine

analyse f d’urine urine test

(stimulant) ampliation f thoracique

anasarque f anasarca or dropsy

breathing exercise which swells

(excess of fluid in body tissues

chest

or cavities)

ampoule f blister; phial; ampulla

anastomose f bypass operation

ampoule f rectale rectal

(heart, alimentary canal, etc.) androgène m androgen (male

ampulla couvert(e) adj d’ampoules

hormone) androgyne m/f/adj androgyne

full of blisters amputation f amputation

andropause f male menopause

amygdalectomie f

anéchogène adj imperceptible

tonsillectomy (surgical removal

with an ultrasound scan anémie f anaemia

of tonsils) amygdales fpl tonsils

hypochromique adj reduction

amygdalite f tonsillitis

in number of red corpuscles

amyotrophie f muscle wasting

hyposidérémique adj

condition

reduction in number of red

anabolisant m anabolic steroid

corpuscles and iron deficiency

anal(e) adj anal

in the blood

52


30/07/2007 11:18:33

FRENCH – ENGLISH pernicieuse progressive adj

angine f rouge tonsillitis

pernicious anaemia

angine f virale viral throat

anesthésie f anaesthesia; loss of

infection angine f de poitrine angina

body part sensitivity anesthésie générale f general

pectoris (impairment of the blood vessels in the heart)

anaesthesia

angine f de Vincent Vincent’s

anesthésie locale f local

angina (pectoris)

anaesthesia

angineux m –euse f someone

anesthésie péridurale f epidural anaesthesia (into

with angina pectoris

lower area of spinal cord)

angiocardographie f

anesthésique m and adj

angiocardiography (X-ray

anaesthetic

examination of the heart)

anesthésiste m/f anaesthetist

angiocholécystite f gall-bladder

anévrisme m; anévrysme m

inflammation angiocholite f inflammation of

aneurism; aneurysm (abnormal swelling of artery)

bile ducts from the liver

rupture f d’anévri(y)sme

angiographie f angiography (X-

aneurysmal rupture (life-

ray of veins and arteries) angiologie f study of blood

threatening) angéite f blood-system vascular

circulation, associated diseases

disease

and treatment

angélique f angelica plant

angiome m angioma (usually

angine f throat infection;

benign tumour formed

tonsillitis

by blood vessels, often a

angine f blanche whitish

birthmark) angiopathie f general term for

infection in the throat angine f pharyngienne

blood vessel diseases angioplastie f surgical repair of

infection at the back and bottom of the throat

impaired artery or vein 53


30/07/2007 11:18:34

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS angoisse f anxiety

antiacide m antacid

angor m angina pectoris

antiacnéique m acne cream

anite f irritation/infection of the

antiallergique adj allergy alleviating

anus

antiagrégant m plaquettaire

ankylose f ankylosis (difficulty/

anti (blood) platelet

inability to move a joint) ankylostome m hookworm

aggregation

ankylostomiase f;

antiarthritique m arthritis drug

ankylostomose f hookworm

antiarythmique m medicine to

disease

re-establish regular heartbeat

anneau m de dentition

antiasthmatique m asthma

teething ring

drug

annexectomie f removal of

antibactérien m -enne f adj

ovaries or Fallopian tubes

antibacterial

anomalie f abnormality

antibiothérapie f treatment

anorexie f (mentale) anorexia

through antibiotics antibiotique m and adj

(nervosa) anorexie-boulimie f anorexia-

antibiotic être/mettre v sous

bulimia (overeating disorder) annulaire m third finger

antibiotiques to be/put on

anosmie f loss of sense of smell

antibiotics

antagonistes mpl antidotes;

anticoagulant m anticoagulant

opposing muscles; opposite

substance anticoagulant(e) adj

organs; opposing systems or organs

anticoagulant

antalgique m analgesic

anticorps m antibody

antécédent m (médical)

anticorps m antiHBS

previous personal or family

substance produced by the

(medical) history

body of hepatitis B patients

anthrax m carbuncle(s) 54


30/07/2007 11:18:34

FRENCH – ENGLISH anti-inflammatoire adj anti-

anticonvulsivant(e) adj

inflammatory

anticonvulsant

antimitotique f antimitotic

antidépresseur m

(chemical substance used in

antidepressant antidiabétique m and adj

chemotherapy treatment) antimoustique adj mosquito

medicine which controls

repellent (product)

diabetes

antimycosique m medicine

antidiurétique m and adj antidiuretic

for treatment of microscopic

antidote m antidote

fungal diseases

antidouleur m and adj

antinéoplasique m and adj anti-

painkiller (product); pain

neoplasic (anticancer medicine) antioxydant m antioxidant

relieving antiémétique m and adj

antiprurigineux m product

antiemetic (used to combat

which eliminates/reduces

side-effects of chemotherapy

itching antipyrétique m antipyretic

e.g. vomiting) antifongique m and adj

drug or agent; febrifuge

antifungal

(medicine which brings down

antigène m antigen

fever)

antigène m HBs substance

antipyrétique adj antipyretic;

making up outside part of

febrifuge (preventing/reducing

hepatitis B

fever)

antihelminthique m and adj

antiscorbutique adj

anthelmintic (drug or agent

antiscorbutic (preventing/

which destroys parasites)

curing scurvy)

antihistaminique m

antisepsie f antisepsis (the use

antihistamine (product

of antiseptics) antiséborrhéique adj

reducing/preventing allergies)

agent/product which counters 55


30/07/2007 11:18:34

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS aortographie f X-ray of the

seborrhoea (excessive sebum

aorta

discharge)

apaisant(e) adj soothing

antiseptique m and adj

(cream, etc.)

antiseptic

apex m apex (med) (pointed tip/

antispasmodique m and adj antispasmodic (medicine: also

extremity of lung/heart, etc.) aphasie f aphasia (total/partial

produced by the body) antistase f antistasis (aids

loss of speech or understanding

circulation)

of speech due to brain disease/

antitoxine f antitoxin

injury)

antitussif m cough mixture;

aphonie f total voice loss,

cough syrup

generally temporary

antiviral(e) adj antiviral

aphte m mouth ulcer

antral(e) adj relating to lower

aplasie f body organ collapse

part of stomach

apnées fpl du sommeil apnoea

antre du pylore

(involuntary holding of breath,

(inflammation f de l’)

especially during sleep) aponévrite f fibrositis

pylorus inflammation anurèse f; anurie f anuresis;

aponévrosite f plantaire

anuria

inflammation of the sole of the

anurie f vraie kidneys are no

foot apophyse f protruding part of a

longer producing urine fausse anurie f kidneys block

bone apophysite f tibiale antérieure

the urine anus m anus

leg-bone growing pain

anus m artificiel artificial anus

appareil m (medical) appliance;

(temporary or permanent)

anatomical system

anxiolytique m tranquilliser

appareil m acoustique/auditif

anxiolytique adj tranquillising

hearing aid

aorte f aorta (main artery) 56


30/07/2007 11:18:35

FRENCH – ENGLISH apraxie f loss of visual memory;

appareil m digestif digestive

inability to move correctly (but

system appareil m orthodontique

not physically handicapped) après-shampoing m hair

teeth brace appareil m orthopédique;

conditioner apyrétique adj of patient who is

attelle f brace appareil m phonatoire vocal

no longer feverous apyrexie f absence of fever

organs

aquagym f aquagym

appareil m plâtré wet plaster

arachnoïde f arachnoid (middle

bandage providing support appareil m respiratoire

membrane around the brain and spinal cord)

respiratory system

arc m lipoïdique whitish-grey

appareil m urogénital urogenital system

circular liquid patch forming

appareiller v to prepare

on the eye armoire f à pharmacie medical

someone, medically, for transport; to fit a person with

cabinet arnica f arnica plant

orthopaedic equipment appendice m anatomical

aromathérapie f aromatherapy

appendage

(massage using oils and plant

appendice m nasal proboscis

extracts)

appendicite f appendicitis

arracher v to extract

appendicite f aiguë acute

arrêt m cardiaque cardiac arrest arriération f mentale mental

appendicitis appendicite f chronique

retardation

grumbling appendicitis

artère f artery

appendicectomie f

artériosclérose f progressive

appendicectomy/appendectomy

thickening and hardening of

(surgical removal of appendix)

the main arteries

appétit m appetite 57


30/07/2007 11:18:35

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS ascaridiase/-iose f roundworm

artériographie f X-ray of

disease

arteries artériopathie f arterial illnesses

ascaride f roundworm

artériopathie f diabétique

ascite f ascites (abnormal buildup of liquid in the stomach)

arterial inflammation due to

ascorbique adj (acide) ascorbic

diabetic condition artérite f inflammation of artery

(acid vitamin in citrus fruits) asexué(e) adj sexless/asexual

arthralgie f painful joints arthrite f arthritis

(person)

arthroplastie f surgical repair of

ASP (see abdomen sans préparation)

impaired joint arthroplastie f complète de la

aspergillose f mushroom

hanche hip joint replacement

disease (following

operation

consumption of certain fungi)

arthroscanner m articulation

asphyxie f asphyxia aspirine f (soluble) (soluble)

scan arthroscopie f keyhole surgery

aspirin asthénie f asthenia (weakness)

to examine an artery arthrose f osteoarthritis

asthénie f psychique

(degenerative disease of the

impairment of concentration,

joints)

intelligence and memory

articulation f joint

asthénospermie f spermatic

articulation f de la hanche ( or

weakness (linked to male

articulation coxo-fémorale

sterility)

adj) hip joint

asthmatique adj asthmatic

arythmie f arrhythmia (irregular

asthme m asthma astigmatisme m astimagtism

heartbeats) asbestose f asbestosis (disease

(eye defect) astragale m talus (ankle bone

caused by long-term inhalation of asbestos particles)

supporting the tibia) 58


30/07/2007 11:18:36

FRENCH – ENGLISH audiophone m hearing aid

astringent m and adj astringent (of product which checks

audition f hearing

bleeding)

auriculaire m little finger auriculaire adj relating to ear;

astrocytome m brain tumour ataxie f ataxy; ataxia (loss of

relating to heart’s auricle extrasystole f auriculaire

body movement control) ATB, ATBT abbreviation for

extrasystole (irregular

antibiotic

heartbeat)

atélectasie f disorder of an area

auriculothérapie f aural

of the lung

acupuncture

athérome m cholesterol buildup

ausculter v to listen to

inside artery wall

heartbeat/breathing, by ear or

athérosclose f artery hardening

with a stethoscope

and thickening due to excessive

autisme m autism

athérome

autiste adj of autistic person

atlas m uppermost neck bone

autoclave m autoclave (steam

atopie f form of allergy to

sterilisation apparatus) autogène adj autogenous; self-

pollen, animal hairs, etc. atrophie f atrophy (diminution

produced autogreffe f graft using healthy

in weight or size of an organ) attaque f fit

tissue from patient’s own body

attaque f d’apoplexie

(see greffe) auto-immunité f

apoplectic fit atteint(e) adj affected (by);

pathologique the body’s

suffering (from)

abnormal function of

attelle f splint

producing substances which

aubépine f hawthorn

attack its own parts and organs

audiogramme m audiogram

auto-immunité f physiologique the body’s

(hearing test) audiomètre m audiometer 59


30/07/2007 11:18:36

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS autophonie f uncomfortable

natural function of producing

impression in the head of

antibodies autoimmunisation f

hearing one’s own voice auxiliaire m/ f médical(e)

pathologique pathological

paramedic

autoimmunisation

avaler v to swallow

autoimmunisation f

avéré(e) adj established (illness,

physiologique physiological

by medical tests)

autoimmunisation

aveugle m/f blind man/woman

auto-intoxication f auto-

avant-bras m forearm

intoxication autolyse f autolysis (milder way

AVC (see accident vasculaire cérébral)

of saying ‘suicide’)

avitaminose f illness due to

automatisme m automatism autonome adj independent;

vitamin deficiency avortement m abortion

autonomous

avortement m spontané

autopsie f autopsy autoplastie f autoplasty

miscarriage avortement m thérapeutique

(surgical operation using healthy tissue from the

termination of pregnancy for

patient’s body)

medical reasons

autotoxine f autotoxin

avulsion f dentaire tooth

(poisonous substance

extraction axis m axis (second neck bone)

originating from patient’s organism) autotransfusion f auto-blood

bacille m bacillus (bacterial

transfusion (patient’s own

microbe)

blood reserve is re-injected

bacille m de Koch TB microbe

during an operation)

bactéricide m and adj bactericide bactérie f bacterium 60


30/07/2007 11:18:36

FRENCH – ENGLISH bactériologie f bacteriology

banque f de sang blood bank

bactériologiste m/f

banque f de sperme sperm bank

bacteriologist

barbitémie f amount of

bain m d’algues/de boue seaweed/mud bath

barbituate in the blood

bain m de bouche/oculaire

barbiturique m barbiturate bardane f burdock (used for

mouthwash (rinse)/ eyewash bain m de vapeur steam bath

cough syrup)

bain m de soleil sunbathing

barème m de Glasgow Glascow

balanite f inflammation of the

Coma scale barotraumatisme m ear drum

tip of the penis ballonnement m bloating;

injury due to high altitude,

distending

explosions, scuba diving

bandage m bandage

bascule f assise inclining/

bandage m herniaire surgical

reclining feature on para-

appliance; truss

medical armchair

bande f bandage

basilic m basil

bande f de tissu élastique

bassin m pelvis petit bassin m lower pelvis

elastic support bandage bande f plâtrée plaster bandage

bassin m hygiénique/ de lit

bande f Velpeau® crêpe

bedpan bâtonnet m short

bandage bande f élastique elastic band

pharmaceutical packaging tube;

bandelette f dip-test (for

rod (rod shaped structures in

substance in blood or urine)

the eye)

bandelette f small bandage

baume m balm

bander v to bandage

baume m chauffant warming

banque f de peau skin bank

balm

banque f de plasma plasma

bavoir m bib bec-de-lièvre m harelip

bank 61


30/07/2007 11:18:37

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS bilirubinémie f the amount of

belladone f belladonna (deadly

bile in the blood

nightshade) bégaiement m stammering

biochimie f biochemistry

bénin, -igne adj benign

biodégradabilité f

benzodiazépine f (BZD)

biodegradability

benzodiazepine (group of

biologie f biology

sedatives, including Valium®)

biométrie f body measurements

béquille f commune underarm

and weight biopsie f biopsy

crutch béquille f d’avant-bras forearm

fragment m biopsique sample

crutch

for biopsy

berge f edge of a cut/surgical

biorythme m biorhythm biscuit m pour bébé rusk

incision/wound béribéri m beriberi

bistouri m bistoury (surgical

bétabloquant m/bétabloqueur

scalpel)

m beta blocker/beta blocking

bithérapie f treatment using

biceps m biceps

two medicines

bien-être m well-being

blennoragie f gonorrhea

‘bien dans sa tête f, bien dans

blépharite f blepharitis (eyelid

son corps m’ ‘healthy mind,

inflammation) blesser v to injure/hurt/wound

healthy body’ bicarbonate de sodium m

se blesser v to injure/hurt/

sodium bicarbonate

wound oneself

bifurcation f aortique aortic

blessure f wound/injury blessure f béante gaping wound

split (near stomach) bile f bile

bleu m bruise

bilieux –ieuse adj bilious

bleu m de méthylène

bilharziose f bilharzia (‘worms’)

methylene blue (antiseptic)

bilirubine f bilirubin (one of

bloc m cardiaque cardiac block

bile’s constituent substances)

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30/07/2007 11:18:37

FRENCH – ENGLISH bloc m opératoire operating

prior to stomach X-rays) bouillir v to boil

theatre blocage m blockage

bouleau m silver birch

blocage m intestinal intestinal

boulimie f bulimia boulimique adj bulimic

blockage

bourdonnement m d’oreilles

blocage m de mémoire

ringing or buzzing in ears

memory block

bourgeon m pimple; spot

bobo m small cut/sore (used

(formed on a healing cut/

when speaking to young

wound)

children)

bourrache f officinale borage

boîte f crânienne skull boîter v to limp

(plant)

bol m bolus; large pill

bourrage m alimentaire food

bombe f aérosol aerosol can/

wedged between teeth bourrelet m de chair roll of

spray bombe f au cobalt cobalt

flesh (pads under the fingers) bourrelet m de graisse roll of

therapy unit; telecobalt machine

fat

bombement m swelling (esp.

bout m tip (finger, nose etc.) bouton m pimple; spot

forehead) bosse f lump; bump

bouton m d’acné acne spot

botulisme m botulism (serious

bouton m de fièvre cold sore boutonneux –euse adj pimply;

food poisoning through poor food conservation)

spotty

bouche-à-bouche m mouth-to-

BPCO (see bronchopneumopathie chronique

mouth (resuscitation) bouillie f de sulphate de

obstructive)

barium barium sulphate

BPM (battement de cœur par

and water meal (for stomach

minute) heartbeat rate per

opacity

minute; pulse 63


30/07/2007 11:18:38

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS brachialgie f pain in the arm

bronzage m suntanning

bradycardie f bradycardia

brucellose f brucellosis; undulant fever; Malta fever

(abnormally slow pulse)

brûler v to burn

bradypnée f abnormally slow

brûlure f burn

breathing rate

brûlure f d’eau bouillante

brancard m stretcher brancardier m stretcher-bearer bras m

scald with boiling water brûlure f du premier/

arm

bras m cassé broken arm

deuxième/troisième degré

brochage m pinning (of

first/second/third degree burn brûlure f de cigarette cigarette

fractured bone) broche f pin (support)

burn

bronche f bronchial tube

brûlures fpl d’estomac

bronchectasie f widening of the

heartburn buccal(e) adj buccal;

bronchial tubes bronchioles fpl bronchioles

concerning the mouth

(small tubes branching off the

cavité f buccale inside of the

bronchial tubes)

mouth

bronchiolite f bronchialitis

respiration f buccale

(potentially serious infection

breathing through the mouth bulbe m bulbous-shaped organ

of bronchioles, with wheezing symptoms, in babies)

or organ part

bronchite f bronchitis

bulbe m pileux hair bulb

bronchodilatateur m

bulbe m de l’oeil main part of

bronchodilator (treats asthma)

the eye bulbe m rachidien medulla

broncho-pneumopathie f chronique obstructive

oblongata (spinal bulb at

chronic bronchopneumonia

bottom of brain)

bronchospasme m contraction

bulle f dermatologique skin

of the bronchial tubes

blister 64


30/07/2007 11:18:38

FRENCH – ENGLISH calcanéum m calcaneum (heel

bulle f pulmonaire

bone)

permanently air-filled lung

calcémie f amount of calcium in

cavity bulleux –euse adj blistering

the blood calcifiant(e) adj producing

bursite f bursitis (inflammation

calcium deposits

of a bursa/fluid filled sac)

pancréatite f calcifiante

BZD (abbreviation of

illness which calcifies the pancreas

benzodiazépine)

calcification f calcification cachet m à croquer chewable

calcium m calcium calcul m calculus; stone formed

tablet cachet m soluble soluble tablet

in body

cadre m colique the four parts

calcul m biliaire gall stone; bile

of the large intestine which

stone calcul m rénal kidney stone

form a square caecum m caecum (first part of

calleux -euse adj callous callosité f callus

the large intestine) cage f thoracique thoracic/rib

calmant m antidouleur

cage

painkiller

caillot m (blood) clot

calmant m tranquillisant

cal m callus

sedative tranquilliser

calamine f calamine

calmant m pour coliques

lotion f calmante à la

infantiles gripe water calotte f crânienne dome of

calamine calamine lotion calcanéen -éenne adj relating

the skull

to the calcaneum(heel bone)

calvitie f baldness

épine f calcanéenne pointed

camomille f allemande

bone abnormality below the

German camomile canal m canal; duct

calcaneum

canal m anal rectum 65


30/07/2007 11:18:39

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cancérophobie f obsessional

canal m biliaire bile duct canal m carpien carpal canal

fear of having cancer Candida albicans m Candida

(duct containing tendons

albicans (fungus that causes

linked to finger bones) canal m déférent vas deferens

thrush) candidose f candidosis;

(spermatic duct from testicle to

moniliasis; thrush (white

uretha) canal m lacrymal tear duct

patchy infection of the mouth

canal m thoracique thoracic

and throat and/or the vagina) canine f canine tooth

duct cancer m cancer

canne f walking stick

cancer m de la peau skin

canne f anglaise forearm crutch canne f blanche white stick

cancer cancer m de l’estomac stomach

capillaire m capillary lotion f capillaire hair lotion

cancer cancer m de l’œsphage throat

capital santé (see accroître son capital santé)

cancer cancer m du col de l’utérus

capital m soleil body’s capacity

cervical (womb) cancer

to resist long-term harmful

cancer m du poumon lung

effects of sunbathing capital m soleil épuisé

cancer cancer m du rein kidney cancer

exhausted (used up) capacity to

cancer m du sang leukaemia

resist harmful effects of

cancer m du sein breast cancer

sunbathing

cancéreux –euse adj cancerous;

capital m soleil réduit reduced

person suffering from cancer

(time) capacity to resist

cancérigène adj cancer-

harmful effects of

producing

sunbathing

cancérologue m/f cancer specialist 66


30/07/2007 11:18:39

FRENCH – ENGLISH cardite f carditis (inflammation

capsule f capsule; pouch

of heart membranes)

separating different body

carence f en vitamines vitamin

organs carcinome m carcinoma

deficiency

(cancers of skin, digestive tract

carie f tooth or bone decay

and lung)

carotène m carotene (Vitamin A

cardiaque adj cardiac

orange or red pigment) carotide f carotid (either of two

cardio-vasculaire adj

arteries taking blood from the

cardiovascular cardiogramme m cardiogram

heart to neck and head)

(record of heart muscle

carpe m carpus; wrist bones

activity)

carrefour m laryngé cross-over

cardiographe m cardiograph

junction between the windpipe and alimentary canal

(instrument which measures

cartilage m cartilage

heart muscle activity)

caryotype m karyotype (number

cardiologie f cardiology (study/ treatment of heart and blood

and chromosome types in a cell

circulation)

nucleus)

cardiologue m/f cardiologist

cas m case

(heart and blood circulation

casser v to break

specialist)

cassé(e) adj broken

cardiopathie f heart disease

cassis m blackcurrant

cardiomyopathie f

castration f castration

cardiomyopathy (heart muscle

catalepsie f catalepsy; trance

disease)

cataplasme m poultice;

coronaropathie f heart artery

cataplasm cataplasme m de moutarde

disease cardiochirurgien(ne) m/f heart

mustard poultice cataplasme m sinapisé mustard

surgeon

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS ceinture f orthopédique

cataracte f cataract catarrhe m catarrh

surgical corset ceinture f pelvienne pelvic

catgut m catgut cathartique m and adj cathartic

(bone) girdle

cathéter m catheter

cellule f cell

cathétérisme m catheterisation

cellule f sanguine blood cell

(using catheter to inject into

cellulite f cellulite; cellulitis

veins)

(inflammation of cell tissue)

cauchemar m nightmare

céphaléé f cephalalgia; headache

cautère m cauterisation (with

céphalique adj relating to the

electrically heated instrument)

head

cautérisation f cauterisation

céphalo-rachidien(ne) adj

cautériser v to cauterise

cerebrospinal

cavité f cavity

liquide m céphalo-rachidien

cavité f abdominale abdominal

cerebrospinal fluid céphalosporine f antibiotic

cavity cavité f articulaire bone socket

group (closely related to

cavité f nasale nasal cavity

penicillin)

cavité f pleurale rib cavity

cerclage m d’un os cassé

cavité f pulpaire (tooth) pulp

hooping repair to broken bone

cavity

(with metal wire)

cavum m rear of nose joining

cerclage m du col de l’utérus

top of throat

cervical cerclage (surgical

CEC (circulation extra-

procedure performed during

corporelle) f external electric

pregnancy where cervix is sewn

pumps and tubes which

closed)

maintain blood circulation

cerebral(e) adj cerebral

during open-heart surgery

cernes mpl rings (under the

cécité f blindness

eyes)

ceinture f herniaire truss

cérumen m earwax 68


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FRENCH – ENGLISH charbon m activé activated

cerveau m brain cervelet m cerebellum (the back

charcoal/carbon (for adsorptive properties)

of the brain)

chauffe-biberon m baby bottle

cervicalgie f neck pain césarienne f caesarean

warmer charge f virale virus count in

chalazion m chalazion (small

the blood

abscess in/on eyelid) chambre f à coucher bedroom

chauve adj bald

chambre f de travail

chéloïde f fibrous swelling on

préparatoire à

a scar cheveux mpl hair

l’accouchement labour room

chute f des cheveux hair loss

champ m opératoire uncovered

cheville f ankle

body area, ready for surgery champ m visuel field of vision

cheville f foulée twisted ankle

champignon m fungus;

chiendent m couch grass chimiothérapie f chemotherapy

mushroom champignon m comestible

chiropracteur m chiropractor

edible mushroom

(usually not a doctor)

champignon m hallucinogène

chiropractie f chiropractic

hallucinogenic mushroom;

(manipulation of the joints) chirurgie f surgery

magic mushroom champignon m vénéneux

chirurgie f cardiaque heart

toadstool; poisonous

surgery chirurgie f conservatrice du

mushroom chancre m mou; chancrelle f

sein cancer surgery which

chancroid; soft chancre (VD

conserves the affected

groin ulcer)

breast

chancre m syphilitique

chirurgie f dentaire dental

chancre

surgery work

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS choc m opératoire post-

chirurgie f esthétique cosmetic

operative shock

surgery

choc m psychologique

chirurgie f maxillaire jaw

psychological shock

surgery

choc m septique toxic shock

chirurgie f ophtalmique eye

cholécystectomie f

surgery chirurgie f réparatrice

cholycystectomy (surgical removal of the gall bladder)

reconstruction surgery

cholécystographie f X-ray of

chirurgien(ne) m/f surgeon CHIVA f (cure conservatrice

the gall bladder cholécystite f gall bladder

et hyémodynamique de l’insuffisance veineuse en

inflammation

ambulatoire) varicose-vein

choléra m cholera

operation as outpatient

cholestase f bile blockage

chlamydia f chlamidia (small

cholestéatome m ear tumour

parasitic bacterium)

(following repeated ear

choc (médical) m medical

infections) cholestérol m cholesterol

shock (reaction, possibly fatal) choc m anesthésique shock due

cholestérolémie f cholesterol

to anaestheics

amount in the blood

choc m anaphylactique

chondropathie f cartilage

anaphylactic shock

disorders

choc m cardiogènique cardiac

choquer v to shake, to shock chorée f de Huntington

shock choc m électrique electric

Huntington’s chorea (with

shock

progressive dementia)

choc m hypovolémique shock

chorée f de Sydenham

due to sudden drop in blood

Sydenham’s chorea chorion m chorion (outermost

pressure choc m nerveux nervous shock

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FRENCH – ENGLISH clairance f kidney’s ability to

choroïde f eyeball membrane choroïdite f choroiditis

filter waste from the blood

(inflammation of the eye

claudication f limp

membrane)

claustrophobie f claustrophobia

chromosome m chromosome

cliché m X-ray

chronique adj chronic

clitoris m clitoris

chute f des reins small of the

cloison f du nez nasal septum

back

(between the nostrils)

chyle m chyle (whitish digestive

clavicule f clavicle clone m clone

fluid in small intestine) cicatrice f scar

cloque f blister

cicatrisant m healing product

cloquer v to blister

cicatrisant(e) adj healing

clou m boil

cicatriser v to heal; form a scar

coagulant m coagulant

cil m eyelash

coagulation f coagulation

circulation f sanguine blood

cochlée f cochlea (snail-shaped

circulation

cavity inside the ear)

cinétique f du coeur study of

implant m cochléaire minute

the heart’s kinetics

hearing aid implanted in the

circonscrire v une infection to

ear coccyx m coccyx

contain an infection circoncision f circumcision

codage m génétique genetic

circulation f collatérale blood

code

circulation bypassing main

coeur m heart

artery or vein

col m neck

cirrhose f du foie cirrhosis of

col du fémur m cassé broken

the liver

neck of the femur

ciseaux mpl à ongles nail

col m de l’utérus cervix col m de la vessie neck of the

scissors civière f stretcher

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS colopathie f fonctionnelle

colibacillose f colibacillosis

irritable bowel syndrome

(bacterial infection in large

coloscopie f coloscopy

intestine) colique f colic

(examination by optic fibres

colique f biliaire biliary colic

inside the colon) colonne f vertébrale spinal

colique f hépatique hepatic

column

(liver) colic

colostomie f colostomy

colique f néphrétique renal

(surgical operation to replace

(kidney) colic colique f salivaire colic in the

part of the colon, bypassing the anus)

jaw and cheek

collagène m and adj collagen

coliques fpl gripes (violent stomach pains)

(major structural protein)

colique f de plomb lead

colposcopie f colposcopyvaginal

poisoning colic

and neck of the womb

colique adj relating to the colon

examination)

colite f colitis (inflammation of

colostrum m colostrum (first

the colon)

post-natal breast secretion)

collation f light meal

coma m coma

collet m neck area inside mouth

coma m diabétique diabetic

(around teeth and gums)

coma

côlon m colon (major part of

coma m léger comatose with

large intestine)

poor response

côlon m sigmoïde; côlon m

coma m vigile comatose with

pelvien sigmoid colon (curved

good response

intestine just before the

coma m profond deep coma

rectum)

coma m dépassé brain-dead

coloniser v to colonise (to be

comitialité f severe epilepsy comédon m blackhead

overrun by/infested by)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH compresse f de gaze gauze

comédogène adj comedogenic

compress

(blocks the pores)

compresse f ‘physiopack’ hot

comestible adj edible commotion f cérébrale

or cold compress compressif –ive adj

concussion commotion f électrique

compressive comprimé (cp) m tablet

electric shock

comprimé m pelliculé coated

commotion f mentale mental

tablet

shock

comprimé m sublingual tablet

commotionné adj in a state of

taken under the tongue

shock; concussed communiquer v une maladie

compte-gouttes m dropper/

to spread/pass on an illness

pipette

compatibilité f compatibility

conception f conception

compensation f compensation

concrétion f concretion (stony

(helpful or curative

mass formed in body) concrétion f calcaire

physiological modification or psychological reaction)

calcareous stones (in the body)

compère-loriot m sty(e)

condamné(e) adj terminally ill

complément m alimentaire

condamner v to abandon hope condensation f d’un os

complementary foodstuff compliance f elasticity;

increase in bone density conditions fpl de conservation

suppleness complications fpl

conservation stipulations conditionneur m hair

complications complication f mineure minor

conditioner conduction f conduction (of

complication compresse f compress

blood)

compresse f antiseptique

conduit m duct

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS consolider v to set (a fractured

condylome m small tumour

bone)

(benign) near genitals

constatation f (clinique)

condylome m acuminé

(clinical) observation

sexually transmitted tumour

constipation f constipation

(benign) near genitals

constipé(e) adj constipated

confusion f mentale mental

constitution f constitution

confusion/disorder (temporary) congenital(e) adj congenital

contactologie f study of

congestif –ive adj (organ)

(spectacle) lenses and contact

containing too much blood

lenses

congestion f congestion

contagion f contagion;

congestion f cérébrale stroke

contagiousness

congestion f pulmonaire lung

contamination f contamination contaminer v to contaminate

congestion conisation f surgical removal of

contaminé(e) adj contaminated contention f strong support

part of cervix of the womb conjonctive f eyelid membrane

(includes plasters, support

conjonctivite f conjunctivitis

stockings and splints)

connaissance f consciousness

continence f bowels and

consanguinité f consanguinity

bladder performing correctly;

conscience f awareness;

sexual abstinence

consciousness

contraception f contraception

perdre/reprendre v

contraceptif m contraceptive

connaissance/conscience to

contraction f musculaire

lose/regain consciousness

cramp

conseiller v to advise; to

contractions fpl utérines

recommend

childbirth contractions

consentement m consent

contracture f spasm

consolidation f setting (of

contre-indication f

fracture)

contraindication 74


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FRENCH – ENGLISH coronarographie f X-ray of

contrepoison m antidote contrôle m des naissances

coronary arteries corps m body; part of the

birth control contrôle m d’alcoolémie

anatomy

testing alcohol percentage in

corps m étranger foreign body

the blood

corps m jaune yellow body

contusion f bruise

(hormone-secreting structure

contusionner v to bruise

developed in ovary)

contusionné(e) adj bruised

corps m vitré vitreous body

convalescence f convalescence

(eye)

convulsions fpl fébriles

corpulence f corpulence;

feverish convulsions

stoutness

coqueluche f whooping cough

de faible/forte/moyenne

cor m corn

corpulence f of slight/stout/

corde f spinale spinal cord

medium build

corde f vocale vocal cord

corriger v to correct (vision,

cordon m médullaire spinal

etc.) corrompre v to contaminate

cord cordon m ombilical umbilical

(blood, etc.) cortex m cortex (external part of

cord cordon m spermatique

an organ) cortex m cérébral cerebral

spermatic cord spermatic cord (nerves, ducts, blood vessels

cortex corticoïde m corticoid

going to the testicles) cornée f cornea

(substance produced by gland

cornet m skull bone behind the

above the kidney); medicinal

nose

group treating inflammations

coronaire adj coronary

and allergies

coronarien(ne) adj patient with

corticothérapie f course of

coronary artery disorder

corticoid treatment 75


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cortisone f cortisone

avoir v un coup de pompe to

coryza m coryza; head cold

feel drained/exhausted coup m de soleil sunburn

coryza m spasmodique des

coupe f sectioned (of usually

foins hay fever cotyle m bone socket receiving

infected body part) area for

another bone (esp. hip socket

microscope examination coupe-faim m appetite

receiving top of thigh bone) côte f rib

suppressant

côte f cassée broken rib

couperose f red acne; rosacea

cou m neck

(swollen, visible blood vessels)

cou-de-pied m instep

coupole f diaphragmatique

couche-culotte f disposable

diaphragm (muscle area

nappy

separating chest from stomach)

couche f jetable disposable

coupe f tranversale cross-

nappy

section

couche f pour incontinents

coupure f cut courbatures fpl aches and pains;

incontinence pad couches, fpl en in confinement;

stiffness couronne f crown (of tooth)

childbirth couches fpl pénibles difficult

couronne f dentaire capping

labour

(of tooth)

coude m elbow

coussin m chauffant anti-

couenne f (inflammatory)

rhumatisme (à champ magnétique) heated,

membrane coup m de chaleur heatstroke

magnetised cushion for

coup m de froid cold; chill

rheumatism coussin m de positionnement

attraper v un coup de froid

small of the back cushion

to catch a cold/chill coup m de pompe exhaustion

support

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FRENCH – ENGLISH crème f antiseptique antiseptic

coussin m de voyage travel

cream

neck rest cushion

crème f contre les rougeurs

couturier m sartorial (thigh)

nappy rash cream

muscle

crème f hydratante

couveuse f incubator couverture f chauffante

moisturiser; moisturising cream

electric blanket coxalgie f TB of the hip

crème f solaire suntan lotion

coxarthrose f arthritis of the hip

crème f pour bébés baby cream

crampe f cramp

crème f pour les mains hand

crampe f d’estomac stomach

cream crème f pour le visage face

cramp crampe f au mollet cramp in

cream crépitant adj crackling/rattling

the calf crampe f de l’écrivain writer’s

(of sound), detected by

cramp

stethoscope indicating or with

crâne m skull

certain lung diseases

créatine f creatine (protein

crépitation f crepitation;

metabolism produced in

crackling/rattling crépitation f articulaire

muscles) CPK f (créatine

articulary crepitation crépitation f osseuse bony

phosphokanise) substance in blood which increases with

crepitation crépitation f pulmonaire;

muscle disorder créatinémie f amount of

(lung) crepitation crête f du tibia edge of the shin

creatine in the blood crème f cream

bone

crème f antirougeurs cream for

crétinisme m cretinism Creutzfeld-Jakob, maladie f

red skin

de Creutzfeld-Jakob disease 77


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS croissance f development (of

crevasser v to chap (se) crevasser v to become

illness); growth/development (child, adolescent, etc.)

chapped

crôute f scab

crever v un abcès to burst an

crural(e) adj of/concerning the

abscess crise f attack; crisis; fit

thigh cruralgie f thigh pain

crise d’appendicite f attack of

cryothérapie f cryotherapy

appendicitis crise f d’asthme asthma attack

(low-temperature treatments)

crise f cardiaque heart attack

crypte f crypt (small concave

crise f d’épilepsie epileptic fit

area of organ)

crise f de foie bilious attack;

cryptorchidie f congenital

severe indigestion

testicle disorder (felt in

crise f de toux coughing fit

stomach)

cristallin m crystalline lens (in

cubitus m ulna (forearm bone) cuillerée f à café /à soupe

eye) Crohn, maladie f de Crohn’s

teaspoonful/tablespoonful

disease (chronic intestinal

cuir chevelu m scalp

inflammation)

cuisine f allégée/légère low-fat

croquer v to crunch

cooking

crosse f de l’aorte semi-circular

cuisine f minceur low-calorie

part of the aorta

foods

CRP f (protéine C réactive)

cuisse f thigh

creative protein (excessive

cuivre m copper

amounts of this substance in

curare m curare (an anaesthetic)

blood is an indicator of many

cure f course of treatment

illnesses)

cure f d’amaigrissement

croup m croup (larynx

slimming course cure f de sommeil sleep therapy

inflammation with hard cough) croup m, faux spasmodic croup 78


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FRENCH – ENGLISH cytoponction f taking of cell

cure f de thalassothérapie

samples for analysis

seawater therapy cure f thermale spa course of

daltonien(ne) adj colour-blind

treatment

daltonisme m colour blindness

cure f de désintoxication

danse f de St Guy St Vitus

treatment for alcoholism or

dance

drug addiction

date f limite de conservation

cure-dents m toothpick curettage m curettage

best-before date (foodstuffs) déambulateur m walking

curette f curette; scraper Cushing, syndrome m

frame; zimmer frame déambulation f aimless

de Cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of

wandering (of the mentally ill) débander v to unbandage

gluocorticoids) Cushing, maladie f de

débilité f mentale mental

Cushing’s disease

deficiency

cyanose f cyanosis (bluish skin

déboîter v to dislocate décéder v to die

due to lack of oxygen) cyclothymie f manic depression

décès m death

cyanosé(e) adj of person

décharge f électrique electric

affected by cyanosis; of body

shock déchirer v to tear

area affected by cyanosis cystite f cystitis (bladder

(se) déchirer v un muscle to

inflammation)

tear a muscle

cystoscopie f cystoscopy

déchirure f tear; laceration décibel m decibel

(internal examination of

90-120 dB: sons mpl nocifs

bladder using fiberscope) cytologie f cytology (study of

90–120 dB: harmful noises décollement m abnormal

cells) cytolyse f destruction of cells

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS défaillance f cardiaque heart

décollement m du placenta

failure

detachment of placenta from

défaillance f de mémoire lapse

the uterus décollement m de la rétine

in memory défécation f defecation

detachment of the retina

défenses fpl immunitaires

décoller v to lose weight quickly

immune defence system

(informal)

défibrillateur m defibrillator

(se) décoller v to become

(electrical apparatus to revive

abnormally detached décongestif m decongestant

heart) défibrillation f defibrillation

décongestif –ive adj

déficience f mentale mental

decongestant décongestionner v to relieve

deficiency déficience f immunitaire

congestion décontractant m relaxation

immunodeficiency déficience f musculaire

drug décroissance f dimunition

muscular insufficiency

décubitus m lying down

déficient(e) adj mental (e) adj of mentally handicapped

position décubitus m dorsal lying down

person déficient(e) adj visuel(le) adj

on the back position décubitus m latéral lying down

of visually handicapped person déficient(e) adj moteur of

on the side position décubitus m ventral lying

physically handicapped person

down on the front/stomach

déficit m en fer iron deficiency

position

déficit m intellectuel mental

défaillance f feeling of sickness

defect déficit m en magnésium

or faintness (general meaning); fault in function or failure of

magnesium deficiency

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FRENCH – ENGLISH déglutition f deglutition; act of

déficit m psychologique psychological defect

swallowing

défilé m narrow passage

degré m degree degré Baumé m degree Baumé

between two bones or organs défilé m costo-claviculaire

(density scale for liquids) déjection f evacuation;

narrow passage between first

defecation

rib and clavicle déformation f deformation

déjections fpl excrement

dégagement m delivery (at

délire m alcoolique alcoholic mania

childbirth)

délire m hallucinatoire

dégager v to clear (nose, throat,

hallucinatory delirium

chest, etc.) (se) dégarnir v to go bald; to get

délire m de persécution

thin on top

persecution mania

dégénération f degeneration

delirium m tremens delirium

dégénéré(e) adj degenerate;

tremens (psychosis caused by

mentally handicapped person

chronic alcoholism)

dégénérescence f deterioration

deltoïde m deltoid (shoulder

dégénérescence f calcaire

muscle)

calcareous sedimentation of

démangeaison f itch; itching

tissue/organ, blocking their

démanger v to itch

function

démaquiller v to stop treatment

dégénérescence f maculaire

before check-up to give real

liée à l’âge (DMLA) macular

state of health démence f madness/insanity;

degeneration (deterioration of the most important part of the

dementia dément(e) adj of demented

retina) déglobulisation f dimunition of

person démettre v to dislocate

red corpuscles déglutir v to swallow 81


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS dents fpl du haut upper teeth

(se) démettre v le poignet/

dentaire adj dental

l’épaule to dislocate one’s

art m dentaire dental

wrist/shoulder démis(e) adj dislocated; out of

technique formule f dentaire

joint dengue f dengue fever (tropical

dentition (type, number and

disease causing acute joint

arrangement of teeth) dentier m denture; dental plate

pains) déminéralisation f abnormal

dentifrice m toothpaste dentifrice m fluoré fluoride

calcium loss (in bones) densité f mammaire mammary

toothpaste pâte f dentifrice toothpaste

density (mammography factor) densité f osseuse calcium level

poudre f dentifrice tooth

in a bone

powder

densitométrie f osseuse

dentine f dentine (bony

measurement of calcium level

substance forming the tooth) dentiste m/f dentist

in bones dent f tooth

dentisterie f dentistery

dent f artificielle artificial tooth

dentition f dentition

dent f creuse hollow tooth

denture f set of teeth

dent f définitive/de

dénutrition f légère slight

remplacement second/

undernourishment (5–10 per

permanent tooth

cent weight loss)

dent f gâtée bad tooth

dénutrition f modérée

dent f de lait milk tooth

moderate undernourishment

dent f de sagesse wisdom tooth

(10–15 per cent weight loss)

dents fpl de derrière back teeth

dénutrition f sévère severe

dents fpl du fond back teeth

undernourishment (over 15

dents fpl de devant front teeth

per cent weight loss)

dents fpl du bas lower teeth 82


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FRENCH – ENGLISH dépression f depression

déodorant m antisudoral

dépression f légère/modérée

antiperspirant déontologie f médicale

slight/moderate depression dépression f masquée

medical ethics départment m d’oto-rhino-

depression without usual

laryngologie ear, nose and

symptoms dépression f nerveuse nervous

throat department dépasser v to exceed

breakdown dépression f névrotique

dépendance f addiction (to a drug)

neurotic depression

dépendant(e) adj dependent

dépression f opératoire post-

dépendante, personne âgée f

operative depression dépression f réactionnelle

elderly dependent person dépilatoire m depilatory (agent

unusually serious depression

that removes unwanted hair)

following unpleasant

dépiler v to cause hair loss; to

occurrence/event dermatite f dermatitis (skin

remove hair dépistage m screening test

inflammation)

dépistage m du SIDA AIDS

dermatologie f dermatology dermatologiste m/f

screening dépister v to detect; to screen

dermatologist; skin specialist

(se) déplacer v to move around

dermatose f dermatosis (skin

(se) déplacer rapidement v to

disease) dermatose squameuse f scaly

move around quickly (se) déplacer v une

skin disease dermatophytose f skin

articulation to put a joint out déplâtrage m taking a plaster

disease/dermatosis following

cast off a limb

consumption of non-edible

dépôt m deposit

fungus

dépressif –ive adj depressive 83


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS désordre m fonctionnel/

dermite f inflammation of the

hépatique functional/liver

skin dermite f séborrhéique du

disorder désorganisation f (d’un

nourrisson skin redness and

malade) patient’s lack of

fatty scabs on babies désaxé(e) adj out-of-true bone

concentration and precision détente f relaxation

descente f d’organe prolapse of

détersion f thorough cleaning

an organ désensiblisation f

and disinfection (of cut) détresse f respiratoire

desensitisation (to allergies) déséquilibre m imbalance

severe respiratory difficulties (reanimation required)

(between parts of anatomy

déviation f inversion or

usually same size: lungs, feet, fingers,etc.); unbalance

abnormal position (of an

(mental)

organ)

déshabiller v complètement

déviation f de la cloison

to strip off completely (to

nasale displacement of the

remove all of one’s clothes)

nasal septum

déshabiller v jusqu’ à la

déviation f de l’utérus

ceinture to strip off to the

displacement of uterus déviation f de la colonne

waist déshydratation f dehydration

vertébrale curvature of the

déshydraté(e) adj dehydrated

spine

desinfectant m and adj

dextrose m dextrose diabète m diabetes

disinfectant désinfecter v to disinfect

diabète m insipide insipid

désinfection f disinfection

diabetes (deficiency of

désintoxication f detoxification

hormone regulating kidney)

désintoxiquer v to detoxify

diabète m sucré diabetes

désodé(e) adj sodium free

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FRENCH – ENGLISH insulinodépendant(e) adj

digérer v to digest

diabetes mellitus requiring

digestibilité f digestibility

daily insulin injections;

digestif -ive adj digestive trouble m digestif digestive

insulin-dependent person diabétique adj diabetic

disorder

diabétique m/f person suffering

tube m digestif alimentary

from diabetes

canal

diabétologue m/f diabetes

digestion f digestion digital(e) adj digital

specialist diagnostic m diagnostic

digitaline f digitalin

recherche f diagnostique

(pharmaceutical properties of

diagnostic test/observations

foxglove used for certain heart

diagnostiquer v to diagnose

condition)

dialyse f rénale renal dialysis

dilatateur m dilator (muscle)

dialyseur m dialyser

dilatation f dilation; dilatation

diaphragme m diaphragm

dilatation f des bronches

diarrhée f diarrhoea

bronchial tube dilation

diastole f (see also systole)

dilatation f de la rate

diastole (intervals between

distended spleen

heart contractions when the

dilater v to dilate

chambers fill with blood)

diphtérie f diphtheria diplopie f double vision

DID (abbreviation of diabète

discal(e) adj of a spinal disc

insulinodépendant, see

hernie f discale slipped disc

definition above) diète f diet

discarthrose f wearing away of

diététicien(ne) m/f dietician

the invertebrate disc

diététique adj diet (food, drink)

discret -ète adj not serious

difformité f abnormality

dislocation f dislocation

diffus(e) adj diffuse; not

disloquer v to dislocate

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS doigtier m fingerstall (cover to

dispositif m intra-utérin (DIU) intra-uterine

protect a finger) doléance f complaint

(contraceptive) device (IUD)

dolichocôlon m elongation

disque m intervertébral

of the large intestine (not an

invertebrate disc dissection f aortique aorta

illness) don m d’organes donation of

(main artery) rupture dissolvant m nail varnish

organs don m du sang blood donation

remover; solvent

donneur m –euse f donor

distome m fluke (parasitic

dopamine f dopamine

flatworm) diurétique m diuretic

(compound in nervous tissue)

diurétique adj diuretic

doppler m pulsé ultrasound

diverticule m diverticulum

device used esp. in heart tests doppler, vélicométrie f

(abnormal tube in alimentary tract)

ultrasound measurement of

diverticulite f diverticulitis

blood-flow speed in the blood

(inflammation of a

vessels doppler m, echo (graphie) f

diverticulum) diverticulose f colique

test combining ultrasound scan

abnormal cavities in the large

and ultrasound measurement

intestine

of blood-flow speed

DMLA (see dégénérescence)

dorsal(e) adj dorsal

DMP (dossier m médical

déformation f dorsale back

personnel) personal medical

deformation dosarthrose f back rheumatism

records docteur m doctor

dos m back

doigt m finger

mal de dos m backache

doigt de pied m toe

dos rond m (avoir le) to be round-shouldered 86


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FRENCH – ENGLISH drainage m lymphatique

dosage m dosage; amount;

lymphatic

correct proportion dose f dose

drainer v to drain

dose f mortelle lethal dose

drip feeding m drip feeding

douche f vaginale vaginal

drip transfusion f drip

douche

transfusion

douleur f ache; pain

drogue f drug

douleur f aiguë acute/sharp

drogue f dure/douce hard/soft

pain

drug

douleurs fpl de

drogué(e) m/f and adj drug

l’accouchement labour pains

addict

douleur f colique colic

duodénal(e) adj duodenal

douleur f intermittente

ulcère m du duodénum

intermittent pain

duodenal ulcer

douleur f irritante nagging

duodénite f inflammation of the

pain

duodenum

douleur f lancinante throbbing

duodénum m duodenum durcisseur m d’ongles nail

pain douleur f persistante constant

hardener dure-mère f dura mater

pain douleurs fpl rhumatismales

(outermost membrane around

rheumatic pains

the brain and spinal cord)

douleur f sourde dull pain

durillon m callus; hard skin

douloureux -euse adj

dysarthrie f speech disorder dysenterie f dysentery

aching; painful douve f fluke (parasitic

dysfonctionnement m

flatworm)

dysfunction

dragée f sugar-coated pill

dys(hy)idrose f eczetamous

drain m drainage tube

disease affecting feet and hands

drainage m drainage

dyslexie f dyslexia 87


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS dysurie f dysuria (painful/

dyslexique adj dyslexic dyslipidémie/dyslipémie f

difficult urination)

abnormal fat level in the blood eau f water

dysménorrhée f dysmenorrhoea (painful or difficult

eau f dentifrice mouthwash

menstruation)

eau f gazeuse sparkling

dyspepsie f dyspepsia;

(mineral) water eau f minérale mineral water

indigestion

eau f oxygénée hydrogen

dysphagie f difficulty in

peroxide

swallowing

eau f non-potable non-

dysphasie f dysphasia (speech disorder)

drinking water

dysplasie f dysplasia (abnormal

eau f potable drinking water

tissue growth)

(fountains etc.)

dysplasie f du col de l’utérus

eau f du robinet tap water

early cancerous growth in the

eau f savonneuse soapy water

cervix

eau f de Seltz seltzer; soda

dyspnée f dyspnoea (laboured

water eau f de source spring water

breathing) dyspnéique adj of a person who

eau f thermale thermal water elle a perdu v les eaux her

has difficulty in breathing dystocie f (condition of)

waters have broken ébauche f early signs; early

difficulty in childbirth/delivery dystocique adj type of

stages (of illness) éblouissement, avoir v un to

childbirth/delivery which is difficult

have a dizzy spell

dystrophie f dystrophy

ébouillanter v to scald

dystrophie f musculaire

s’ébouillanter to scald oneself écarteur m retractor (muscle)

muscular dystrophy

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FRENCH – ENGLISH écho m/échographie f

ECG m (électrocardiogramme)

ultrasound scan

electrocardiogram (record of

écho m 2D 2D ultrasound scan

heart’s electrical activity)

écho m 3D/échotomographie f

ECBU (see examen

3D ultrasound scan éclampsie f eclampsia;

cytobactériologique des urines)

convulsions éclater v to burst (blister, blood

ecchymose f bruise ecchymotique adj bruised

vessel, etc.)

masque m ecchymotique

vaisseau m éclaté burst blood

blotchy face (due to breathing

vessel éclisse f splint

difficulty) écharde f splinter

éclisser v to put in splints

écharpe f sling (arm)

écorchure f abrasion

échauffement m inflammation;

écouler v to seep/ooze out écran m solaire sun screen

overheating (of blood) échauffement m du ventre

(cream) écran m total total sunblock

constipation échauffer v to overheat

(cream/lotion)

échocardiographie f

édulcorant m sweetener édulcorant m de synthèse

echocardiography (ultrasound heart scan)

artificial sweetener

échographe m ultrasound

eczéma m eczema eczéma m de contact eczema

scanner échographie f ultrasound

following (allergy-producing)

scan; image produced by an

contact eczéma m atopique babies’

ultrasound scan échographier v to scan

eczema eczématiforme adj resembling

ultrasonically

eczema 89


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS effets mpl secondaires side

électroencéphalographe m electroencephalograph

effects efficacité f thérapeutique

(examination of brain’s electrical activity)

therapeutic effectiveness

électrolytes fpl electrolytes

éjaculation f rétrograde

électromyogramme m (EMG)

retrograde ejaculation (into

examination of muscles’

bladder) effleurage m light form of

electrical activity électrothérapie f electrotherapy

massage effleurer v to touch/massage

ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)

lightly élancement m shooting/sharp

biological test for hepatitis or AIDS virus

pain

élimination f elimination

électrocardiogramme m (see

éliminer v to eliminate

ECG)

élongation f strained/pulled

électrocardiographe m

(muscle)

electrocardiograph (instrument which records heart’s electrical

émail m enamel (tooth)

activity)

embarras m upset

électrocardiographie f

embarras m gastrique upset

examination of heart’s electrical

stomach embarrasser v l’estomac o lie

activity (electrocardiogram) électrocution f electrocution

heavy on the stomach

électrodes fpl pour les

embolie f embolism (blood clot

douleurs pain-relieving clip-

or air bubble blockage) embolie f artérielle arterial

on electrodes électroencéphalogramme m

embolism embolie f cérébrale cerebral

electroencephalogram (record of brain’s electrical activity)

embolism

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FRENCH – ENGLISH empoisonnement m poisoning

embolie f gazeuse air

empoisonnement m du sang

embolism embolie f pulmonaire

blood poisoning émulsion f emulsion

pulmonary embolism embouts mpl (jetables) de

(medicinal)

seringues (single-use) syringe

empreinte f digitale fingerprint

tips

empreinte f génétique genetic

embrocation f embrocation

fingerprint

embryologie f embryology

enceinte adj pregnant

embryon m embryo

enceinte f de jumeaux -elles

à l’état m d’embryon in an

pregnant with twins encéphale m encephalon (brain

embryonic condition embryon m congelé frozen

and top of spinal cord) encéphalite f encephalitis

embryo embryonnaire adj embryonic

(inflammation of the brain)

émétique m emetic (medicine

encéphalogramme m

which causes vomiting)

encephalogram (X-ray of the

éminence f protuberance

brain)

émollient m demulcent;

endémique adj endemic endocarde m endocardium

soothing agent émollient(e) adj soothing

(inner wall of the heart)

emphysème m emphysema

endocardite f inflammation of

(lung condition causing

the endocardium endocrinologie f endocrinology

breathlessness) empirique adj empiric

glandes fpl endocrines

remède m empirique empiric

endocrine glands (ovaries,

remedy

testicules, thyroid etc.)

emplâtre m plaster

endogène adj endogenous

emplâtre m pour les cors corn

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plaster

interior) 91


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS engorgement m engorgement;

endomètre m endometrium

obstruction

(membrane lining the uterus)

engorger v to engorge; to

endométrite f endometritis

obstruct

(inflammation of the uterus

engourdissement m numbness

lining) endométrose f endometriosis

enlever v to remove (surgically)

endoprothèse f prosthesis

enraidissement m stiffening or blockage (of muscle)

placed inside the body

ensellure f saddle-shaped

endorphine f endorphine

(normal) curvature of the spine

(morphine-like substance

entérite f enteritis

produced by brain) endoscope m endoscope

(inflammation of the small

(instrument for internal

intestine) entérobactérie f enterobacteria

examinations) endoscopie f endoscopy

(digestive tract bacteria) entérocolite f enterocolitis

examination enfant m ‘bleu’ ‘blue’ baby

(inflammation of large and

(baby with congenital heart or

small intestines) entérovirus m enterovirus

blood circulation condition) enfant(e) m/f mort-né(e) still-

(intestinal virus which can

born baby

spread elsewhere)

enfler v to swell; to swell up

enthésiopathie f tendinitis

enflure f swelling

(inflammation of tendon)

enfoncement m de la boîte

entorse f sprain entorse f grave serious sprain

crânienne fractured skull enfoncement m de la cage

(causing torn ligaments) entorse f au poignet sprained

thoracique crushed ribs engelure f chilblain

wrist

engendrer v to bring about (an

entre deux âges adj middle-

illness)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH épilation f epilation; removal

énurésie f, also known as ‘pipi au lit’ involuntary bed wetting

of hair épilepsie f epilepsy

enzyme f/m enzyme (biological

épilepsie f généralisée severe

substance aiding/allowing

epilepsy

chemical reaction)

épileptique m/f and adj

épanchement m effusion

epileptic

(abnormal presence of liquid)

état m de mal épileptique

épanchement m de synovie water on the knee

successive epileptic fits

épaule f shoulder

épiler v to epilate; to remove

épaule f bloquée blocked/

hair from épine f dorsale backbone

frozen shoulder épicondyle m epicondyle

épingle f de sûreté safety pin épiphyse f rounded ends of long

(elbow joint) épicondylite f tennis elbow

bones

épidémie f epidemic

épiphysite f growing pains

seuil m épidémique epidemic

(child development) épisiotomie f episiotomy

threshold épiderme m epidermis (outer

(surgical cut into vagina to aid

layer of skin)

childbirth)

épididyme m epididymis (duct

épistaxis f epistaxis

behind the testicles)

(nosebleeding)

épididymite f inflammation of

épithélioma; épithéliome m

the epididymis

epithelioma (malignant tumour

épigastre m middle of the

of epithelial tissue) épithélium m epithelium (body

stomach area douleur f épigastrique pain

surface, digestive tract and

in the middle of the stomach

other cavity tissue)

épiglotte f epiglottis

éponge f sponge épreuve f test; trial 93


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS érythème m erythema

épreuve f d’effort démaquillée electrocardiogram during an

(abnormal redness of the skin)

effort test on patient who no

érythème m fessier nappy rash

longer takes any medicines

érythrocyte m red corpuscle érythrodermie f bulleuse

épreuve f de tolérance au glucose glucose tolerance test

serious skin allergy, manifesting

épuisement m exhaustion

redness and blisters

grand état m d’époisement

érythromycine f antibiotic

(utterly) exhausted state

escarre f bedsore

épuisement m dû à la chaleur

Escherichia coli m Escherichia

heat exhaustion

coli (E. coli)

épuration f purification

esquille f bone splinter

épuration f extrarénale dialysis

essai m clinique human

éraflure f scratch; graze

experiment for new drug

ergonomique adj ergonomic

essentiel –ielle adj relating to

ergothérapie f occupational

illnesses with no known cause estomac m stomach

therapy (manual work) ergothérapeute m/f

état m critique sévère serious

occupational therapist

critical condition

érosion f abrasion; erosion (of

étanche adj waterproof éternuement m sneeze;

joints) érosif -ive adj progressively

sneezing

destroys (relating to illness/

éternuer v to sneeze

disease)

ethmoïde m ethmoid (bone

éructation f burp

above nose and behind

éruption f rash; eruption (tooth

forehead) ethmoïdite f sinusitis infection

growth through the gums) érysipèle m erysipelas (reddish

with inflammation of the

skin infection)

ethmoid

94


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FRENCH – ENGLISH évolution f development;

étiologie f etiology/aetiology

evolution

(study of causes of disease)

évolutivité f progressive/

étiquetage m marking

worsening nature (of illness)

(products); labelling

exacerbation f exacerbation

étouffement m asphyxiation;

examen m cardiaque heart

suffocation; choking;

examination

breathlessness

examen m clinique clinical

étourdissement m dizzy spell;

examination

fit of giddiness

examen m complémentaire

étrier m stapes (small stirrupshaped ear bone)

complementary examination

euthanasie f euthanasia

examen cytobactériologique

eupnéïque adj of a person who

des urines (ECBU) m

breathes well

cytobacteriological examination

eupnéïque f medicine which

examen m endocervical

aids breathing

cervical screening

évacuation f evacuation

examens mpl en externe

(draining of liquid); transport

outpatient examinations examen m exocervical

of person in accident to hospital

examination of the exterior of

évacuer v to evacuate/discharge

the cervix examen m du fond d’oeil

(from body) évanoui(e) adj unconscious

funduscopy (examination of

(s’)évanouir v to faint

back of the eye)

évanouissement m fainting

examen m de la vue sight test examen m du sang blood test/

fit/spell; blackout éveinage m vein removal

analysis

éventration f rupture

examen m fonctionnel physical

évoluer v to evolve; to develop

examination

(of illness) 95


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS exophtalmie f abnormally

examen m médical/de santé

globular eyes (exophthalmia)

medical/ health examination

exostose f bone formation

examen m prénuptial premarital examination (for

(abnormal) on top of normally

marriage settlement contracts)

developed bone expectorant m and adj

examen m radiographique X-ray or other radiation

expectorant

examination

intervention f exploratrice

examen m radiologique

exploratory operation exploration f exploration;

radiological examination examiner v to examine

detailed examination exploratoire adj exploratory

exanthème m redness of the

extenseur m extensor muscle;

skin excentration f joint

chest expandor extension f stretching (muscle,

displacement (from centre) excentration f de la rotule

etc.); traction (limb, etc.) externe adj external; exterior

displaced kneecap excipient m flavouring for

médicament m à usage externe medication for

medicine exciter v to excite; to stimulate

external use

exclu(e) adj used to qualify a

extraction f extraction

faintly discernible organ on X-

extraire v to extract; to pull out

rays : a sign that the organ no

extrasystole f extrasystole

longer functions

(irregular heartbeat)

excrétion f excretion excroissance f outgrowth

FA (see fibrillation

exérèse f surgical removal of

auriculaire)

tumour, stone, diseased organ,

face f face

etc.

facial(e) adj facial nerf m facial facial nerve 96


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FRENCH – ENGLISH fauteuil m électrique (avec

paralysie f faciale facial

releveur) electric relaxation

paralysis faciès m features

armchair with help-you-up

facteur m factor (as in

function fauteuil m de repos manuel

protection factors for sun

manually-operated relaxation

lotion) facteur m déclenchant catalyst

armchair/lounger fauteuil m roulant wheelchair

facteur m de la coagulation

fauteuil m à dossier inclinable

blood coagulation agent facteur m Rhésus Rhesus/RH

wheelchair with reclining back fébricule f light fever; slight

factor faible adj weak; feeble

temperature

faiblesse m mentale mental

fébrifuge m febrifuge;

deficiency

antipyretic drug or agent, e.g.

fantasme m fantasy; delusion

cooling drink

fatigue f fatigue

fébrifuge adj febrifuge;

fatigué(e) adj tired; weary;

antipyretic (preventing/

strained

reducing fever)

cerveau m fatigué

fébrile adj feverish

overworked brain

aplasie f fébrile blood disease,

cœur m fatigué strained/

possibly leukaemia, with

overworked/weak heart

corpuscle deficiency and fever

estomac m fatigué stomach

fécondation f fertilisation

upset

fecondation f in vitro (FIV) in

fatiguer v to get tired: to tire

vitro fertilisation

fausse couche f miscarriage

fécondité f fertility

fausses dents fpl false teeth

fémur m femur

fausse route f wrong way (of

fenouil m fennel (plant) fer m iron

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS fièvre f cérébrale brain fever

ferment m lactique starter/

fièvre de Lassa f Lassa fever

fermentation culture fertilité f fertility

(acute tropical disease) fièvre f ganglionnaire/

fesse f buttock fessier -ière adj of, concerning

glandulaire glandular fever fièvre f hémorragique

the buttock(s) muscles mpl fessiers gluteal

haemorrhagic fever fièvre f quartaine acute fever,

(buttock) muscles feuille f de température

recurring every four days fièvre f jaune/typhoïde yellow/

temperature chart fibrillation f fibrillation

typhoid fever fièvre f paludéenne malarial

(quivering movement, especially of heart muscle)

fever

fibrillation f auriculaire (FA)

fièvre f paratyphoïde

auricular fibrillation

paratyphoid fever

fibrillation f ventriculaire

fièvre f puerpérale puerperal

ventricular fibrillation

fever (post-natal fever caused

fibrinolise f blood clot

by uterine infection) fiévreux -euse adj feverish

elimination with an enzyme fibrome m de l’utérus fibroid

fil m dentaire dental floss filiforme adj long and slender

in the uterus fibroscope m fibrescope (optic

(of body shape)

fibres instrument enabling

filtres mpl nasaux nosecaps

internal examinations)

fistule f fistula (abnormal

fibroscopie f fibrescope

passage between organs) fixateur m externe metal brace

examination fibrose f kystique cystic fibrosis

for broken bone flacon m small bottle; phial;

(hereditary disease usually leading to respiratory infection)

flask

fièvre f fever; high temperature 98


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FRENCH – ENGLISH fluxion f swelling; inflammation

flacon m doseur small bottle

fluxion f dentaire gumboil

with measure for drops

fluxion f de poitrine

flamber v to sterilise with a

pneumonia

flame flatulence f flatulence

fœtus m foetus

flatuosité f flatus; wind

foie m liver

fléchir v to flex

abcès m du foie abcess of the

fléchisseur m flexor muscle

liver

flessum m/flexum m blocked/

cancer m du foie cancer of

paralysed joints in flexed

the liver folie f lunacy; insanity; madness

position flore f intestinale intestinal

follicule m follicle follicule m pileux hair root

flora flore f vaginale vaginal flora

cavity/gland follicule m ovarique ovarian

(not abnormal) fluence f verbale verbal fluency

follicle

fluidifiants mpl bronchiques

folliculite f inflammation of

cough mixtures (to release

follicle fonctionnement m working;

fluid in bronchial tubes) fluor m fluorine

functioning

fluoration f fluoridation (of

fontanelle f fontanelle (boneless

water, helping to preserve

part of a baby’s head) forceps m forceps

teeth) fluorure m fluoride

forme f pharmaceutique

flush m flush

pharmaceutical form

flutter m excessively fast

(including packaging) forme f physique fitness

heartbeat (over 150 a minute) flux m sanguin blood flow

sous forme f de comprimés

flux m menstruel menstrual

in tablet form

flow 99


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS fraise f strawberry mark;

formication f/fourmillement m pins and needles

birthmark fréquence f cardiaque

formule f sanguine blood

heartbeat rate; pulse rate

corpuscles’ distribution

fréquence f respiratoire

fosse f cavity or hollow in the

breathing rate

body

frictions fpl localisées localised

fouler v to sprain; to twist cheville f foulée sprained ankle

frictional massage

(se) fouler v le poignet to

frisson m chill; shiver

twist/sprain one’s ankle

frissonner v to shiver

fou m folle f and adj crazy

froissement m strain

foyer m de l’infection source

froisser v to strain (a muscle)

of the infection

front m forehead

fracture f fracture

(os) frontal m forehead (bone)

fracture f en bois vert single/

frottement m péricardique

clean fracture

abnormal rubbing noise of

fracture f compliquée compound facture

heartbeat frottement m pleural abnormal

fracture f du crâne fracture of

rubbing noise with each breath

the skull fracture f de fatigue fracture due to excessive physical

(possible symptom of pleurisy) frottis m sanguin blood smear frottis cervico-vaginal m (FCV) cervical smear

activity fracture f fermée simple

fumigateur m fumigator

fracture; closed fracture

furoncle m boil; furuncle

fractures fpl multiples multiple fractures fracture f ouverte compound

gale f scabies; itch galénique adj galenic (of

fracture; open fracture

medicine produced from

fracturer v to fracture

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FRENCH – ENGLISH gastrite f gastritis (inflammation

galop m, bruit de abnormal

of stomach lining)

heartbeat noise

gastroentérite f gastroenteritis

gammagraphie f medical

(inflammation of stomach and

imagery using gamma rays ganglion m ganglion (nerve

intestines) gastroentérite f virale gastritis

cluster/nucleus) ganglions mpl, avoir des to

due to a virus gastroentérologie f

have swollen glands ganglion m lymphatique

gastroenterology gastroentérologue m

lymph gland/node ganglionnaire adj of,

gastroenterologist (digestion

concerning glands

specialist)

aire f ganglionnaire body

gaz mpl du sang different air

area containing glands (neck,

components in the blood gelée f royale royal jelly

armpits, groin) gangrène f gangrene

(vitamin product)

gant de crêpe m crepe glove

gélule f gelatine capsule gelure f frostbite

(used for body scrub) gant de crin m massage glove

gencives fpl gums

gants mpl latex latex gloves

généraliser v to generalise

garde-malade m/f home nurse

cancer m généralisé cancer

gargarisme m gargle

throughout the whole body

(se) faire v un gargarisme to

infection f généralisée

gargle

systemic infection (throughout

garrot m tourniquet

the whole body)

gastrectomie f gastrectomy

(se) généraliser v to spread

(surgical removal of whole/part

génétique f genetics conseil m génétique genetic

of stomach) gastric adj gastric

advice/information given

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS to future parents based on

GEV (see gastroentérite virale)

hereditary illnesses genévrier m juniper

gibbosité f hump

génie m génétique genetic

gingival(e) adj gingival pâte f gingivale gum ointment

engineering génome m genome

gingivite f gingivitis

génotype m genotype (genetic

ginseng m ginseng (root

constitution of a person) gentiane f gentian (gentian violet dye is used as antiseptic)

powder) glaire f mucus; phlegm glaire f cervicale cervical

genou m knee

mucus

genouillère f knee support

glande f gland

genoux cagneux mpl knock-

glande f endocrine endocrine

kneed gerçure f crack; chapping

gland glande f pituitaire pituitary

mains fpl/genoux mpl, pleines/pleins de gerçures

gland (at base of brain) glande f sébacée sebaceous

badly chapped hands/knees gériatrie f geriatry

gland glande f sudoripare sweat

gériatrique adj geriatric germe m germ; first stages of

gland glande f surrénale adrenal

organ growth

gland (which secrets

germes mpl de blé wheatgerm

adrenaline)

gérontologie f gerontology

glande f thyroïde thyroid gland

gérontopsychiatre m/f

glandes fpl digestives digestive

psychiatrist for the elderly gestation f gestation; pregnancy

glands glandes fpl lacrymales

GEU (see grossesse extrautérine)

lachrymatory (tear) glands glandes fpl mammaires mammary glands 102


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FRENCH – ENGLISH équilibre m glycémique

glandes fpl salivaires salivary

normal and stable amounts of

glands glandulaire adj glandular

different glucoses in the blood glycérine f /glycérol m

glaucome m glaucoma

glycerine /glycerol (used as

(diminishing eyesight) gliome m brain or nerve tumour

laxative)

globe m oculaire eyeball

goitre m goitre (neck swelling)

globe m vésical shape of

gommage m du corps/du visage body/facial scrub

swollen bladder

gomme f gumma (internal tissue

globule m rouge/blanc red/

swelling)

white corpuscle globule m sanguin blood cell;

gomme adragante f tracaganth

blood corpuscle

(white/reddish pharmaceutical

glotte f glottis (upper end of

gum dye) gonade f gonad (ovary or

windpipe) glucose m glucose

testicle)

glucide m carbohydrate

gonadotrophine f gonadotropin

glucidique adj carbohydrate

(substance stimulating gonads

index m glucidique sugar-in-

to produce sperm/egg)

the-blood scale related to foods

gonalgie f gonalgy (pain in the

équivalence f glucidique

knee) gonarthrose f rheumatism of

sugar-count equivalence between different quantities of

the knee gonflement m swelling;

different foods gluten m gluten (protein present in cereal grains)

(stomach) distension gonfler v to swell up; to become

glycémie f glycaemia (glucose

puffy yeux mpl gonflés puffy eyes

level in the blood)

gonorrhée f gonorrhoea gorge f throat 103


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS granulome m fleshy growth on

mal à la gorge, avoir v to

a healing cut

have a sore throat

grave adj serious

gourme f impetigo (contagious

gravelle f gravel (stones in

skin infection) goût m taste

urinary tract)

goutte f gout

greffe f transplant; graft

goutte f drop (of liquid)

greffe f du coeur heart

goutte-à-goutte m drip (feed)

transplant

goutte f au nez dripping/runny

greffe f de moelle osseuse

nose

bone marrow transplant

alimenter v au goutte-à-

greffe f d’organe(s) organ

goutte to put (someone) on a

transplant greffe f de peau skin graft

drip gouttes fpl pour le nez nose

greffe f de rein kidney

drops

transplant

gouttes fpl pour les oreilles ear drops gouttes fpl pour les yeux eye

greffer v to transplant; to graft grêle m small intestine grêle adj long and slender (of

drops gouttière f plaster cast; groove in bone gouttière f sagittale sagittal

finger) grelotter v to shiver grésillement m crackling noise griffe f du diable devil’s claw

suture (bone junction on top

gril m costal rib cage

of skull)

grippal(e) adj influenzal

grain m pellet; small pill

affectation f grippale

grain m de beauté beauty spot;

influenza; flu médicament m pour état

mole grand(e) malade m/f severely ill patient

grippal anti-flu drug grippe f flu grippe f asiatique Asian flu 104


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FRENCH – ENGLISH gymnastique f orthopédique

grippe f aviaire avian flu grippe f intestinale gastric flu

orthopaedic exercises gymnastique f respiratoire

grossesse f pregnancy grossesse f à haut-risque high-

breathing exercises gymnastique f suédoise

risk pregnancy grossesse f extra-utérine

callisthenics (body work-out) gynécologie f gynaecology

ectopic pregnancy grossesse f nerveuse phantom

gynécologue m/f gynaecologist

pregnancy test m de grossesse pregnancy

haleine f breath mauvaise haleine f bad breath

test grosseur m lump; tumour

halitose f halitosis (bad breath)

grossir v to put on weight; to get

hallucination f hallucination hallucination f auditive

bigger groupe m sanguin blood group/ type

auditory hallucination hallucination f olfactive

groupe m tissulaire tissue group/type

olfactory hallucination hallucination f visuelle visual

guérir v to cure; to heal guérison f cure; healing;

hallucination halluciné(e) m/f hallucinated

recovery guérissable adj curable

person; lunatic hallucinogène adj

gueule f de bois hangover

hallucinogenic; mind-

gustatif -ive adj gustative

expanding; ‘mind-blowing’ (of

gymnastique f aquatique;

drug)

aquagym aquagym

hallux valgus m pigeon-toed

gymnastique f corrective remedial gymnastics gymnastique f oculaire eye exercises

condition hamamélis m witch-hazel hammam m steam bath hanche f hip 105


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS hémi- prefix semi- (meaning

pose f d’une prothèse de hanche hip replacement

one side of) hémiplégie f hemiplegia

operation handicap m handicap; disability

(paralysis of one side of the

handicapé(e) m/f disabled

body) hémiplégique m/f hemiplegic

person handicapé(e) adj disabled;

(person paralysed down one side)

handicapped

hémiplégique adj hemiplegic

haptonomie f communication

(paralysed down one side)

with foetus through sensory

hémochromatose f disease

stimulation HAV (see hépatite)

caused by excess iron in

HBV (see hépatite)

organism hémodialyse f haemodialysis/

HCV (see hépatite) héliothérapie f heliotherapy

kidney or renal dialysis hémoglobine f haemoglobin

(sunlight treatment) hématie f red corpuscle

(red oxygen-carrying protein

hématique adj type of

in blood) hémogramme f (see formule

liquid produced after blood

sanguine)

coagulation kyste m hématique pocket of

hémolyse f pathologique

blood resulting from a bruise

pathological haemolysis

hématologie f haematology

(abnormal elimination of red

(study of blood physiology)

corpuscles)

hématologique adj

hémolyse f physiologique

haematological

physiological haemolysis

hématologue m/f haematologist

(natural elimination of red

(blood specialist)

corpuscles)

hématome m bruise/haematoma

hémophile m/f haemophiliac hémophile adj haemophiliac

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FRENCH – ENGLISH hémophilie f haemophilia (hereditary condition with

hépatite f virale viral hepatitis hépatologue m/f liver specialist

failure of normal blood

hépatopathie f liver complaint

coagulation)

herbe f médicinale medicinal

hémorragie f externe external haemorrhage/bleeding hémorragie f interne internal haemorrhage hémorragique adj haemorrhagic

herb héréditaire adj hereditary hérédité f heredity hernie f hernia; rupture hernie f discale slipped disc hernie f étranglée strangulated

hémorroïdes fpl haemorrhoids; piles

hernia (blocking circulation) hernie f hiatale hiatus hernia

hémorroïdal(e) adj haemorrhoidal

(between chest & abdomen) hernie f inguinale inguinal

hémostase f haemostasis (stopping of haemorrhage) héparine f heparin

hernia (of the groin) herpès m herpes herpès m buccal cold sore

(anticoagulant in various

herpès m circiné ringworm

tissues and organs)

herpès m de la lèvre cold sore

hépatique m/f liver complaint sufferer hépatique adj relating to the

herpès m genital genital herpes herpès m zoster shingles hétérogène adj suspicious

liver

aspect of organs on X-rays,

hépatite f hepatitis HAV (abbreviation virus m de

scanner results, etc. hibernation f artificielle

l’hépatite A) hepatitis A HBV (abbreviation virus m de

induced hypothermia hippocampe m hippocampus

l’hépatite B) hepatitis B

(ridges at the bottom of the

HCV (abbreviation virus m de

brain’s lateral ventricles)

l’hépatite C) hepatitis C 107


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS hippocratisme m digital nail

horaire f nocturne nocturnal (of fever, symptoms, etc.)

deformation hirsutisme m hirsutism

hormone f hormone traitement m hormonal

(excessive hair growth) histamine f histamine (body

treatment using hormones trouble m hormonal

catalyst from allergies) histologie f histology (study of

hormone-producing glands disorder

tissues) HIV (abbr. of human

hormonothérapie f course of

immunodeficency virus) HIV virus

treatment using hormones humérus m humerus (upper

Hodgkin, maladie f de Hodgkin’s disease

arm bone) huile f essentielle essential oil

holistique adj holistic (of treatment taking into account

(used in medicines) huile f de foie de morue codliver oil

mental and social factors) holter m rhythmique heart

huile f de massage massage oil

activity record over a 24 hour

huile f de ricin castor oil

period

humeur f mood; humour

homéopathie f homeopathy

humeur f aqueuse aqueous

homéopathique adj

humour/body (clear fluid

homeopathic

in eye between the lens and

doses fpl homéopathiques

cornea)

small (therapeutic) doses

humeur f vitreuse vitreous

homogène adj homogeneous

humour/body (clear tissue

aspect of healthy organs on Xrays, scanner results, etc.

behind eyeball lens) hydarthrose f du genou water

hoquet m hiccup; hiccough hoqueter v to hiccup; to hiccough

on the knee hydratant(e) adj moisturising hydratation f hydration 108


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FRENCH – ENGLISH hygiénisme m cleanliness (for

hydrate m de chloral chloral

good health)

hydrate (sedative)

hygroma m bursitis

hydrater v to moisturise (s’) hydrater to hydrate oneself

(inflammation of a bursa/fluid

hydrocéphalie f hydrocephalus

filled sac) hymen m hymen

(excessive fluid in the brain)

hyperactif -ive adj hyperactive

hydrocortisone f

hyperacanthose f excessive

hydrocortisone (steroid

growth of layer of skin

hormone for treating

hypercholestérolémie f

inflammations/rheumatism) hydrocution f immersion

abnormal amount of

syncope

cholesterol in blood

hydronéphrose f hydronephosis

hyperdense adj relating to

(water-swollen kidney)

(abnormal) opacity of organ on

hydropisie f dropsy (excess fluid in body tissues or cavities)

X-rays, etc. hyperglycémie f

hydrosadénite f inflammation

hyperglycaemia (glucose excess

of sweat glands

in blood stream)

hydrothérapie f hydrotherapy

épreuve f d’hyperglycémie

hygiène f hygiene

provoquée glucose tolerance

hygiène f alimentaire food

test

hygiene

hyperhidrose f hyperhidrosis;

hygiène f bucco-dentaire oral hygiene

excessive sweating hyperkératose f corn (hard

hygiène f corporelle personal hygiene

skin) hypermétropie f long-

hygiène f du travail work hygiene; hygiene at work

sightedness hyperparathyroïdie f

hygiène f de vie, pour une

hyperpathyroidism (abnormal

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS hypnotique m hypnotic; sleep

functioning of gland near the

inducing (pill)

thyroid)

hypnotique adj hypnotic

hyperphagie f obsessional

hypoallergénique adj

eating (overeating) hyperprotidique adj protein

hypoallergenic (of little/ reduced tendency to cause

enriched hypersomnie f prolonged

allergic reaction) hypocondriaque m/f

sleeping; frequent sleeping hypertensif -ive adj

hypochondriac hypocondriaque adj

hypertensive hypertension f hypertension

hypochondriac hypocondrie f hypochondria

hypertension f artérielle high

hypoglycémie f hypoglycaemia

blood pressure hypertension f intracrânienne

(glucose deficiency in

intracranial pressure hyperthermie f hyperthermia

bloodstream) hypophyse f pituitary gland

hypertonique adj hypertonic

(small ductless gland at base of

(of high-tension muscles); of extremely concentrated

brain) hypopnée f breathing

medicine for injection

insufficiency

perfusion f hypertonique

hypotensif -ive adj hypotensive

hypertonic drip

hypotension f artérielle low

hypertrophie f hypertrophy (organ/tissue enlargement due

blood pressure hypothalamus m hypothalamus

to increase in size of cells)

(brain area controlling hunger,

hyperventilation f

thirst, temperature, etc.)

hyperventilation (abnormally

hypothermie f hypothermia

fast breathing rate)

hypothyroïdie f

hypnose f hypnosis

hypothyroidism (subnormal

hypnothérapie f hypnotherapy

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FRENCH – ENGLISH imagerie f remnographique

hypotrophie m insufficient

3D MRIs

natural growth development

imagerie f scanographique

(due to malnutrition) hystérectomie f hysterectomy

scans imagerie f tomographique 3D

hystérie f hysteria hystérographie f hysterography;

sectional scans imagerie par résonance

X-ray of the womb hystérique m/f hysterical person

magnétique nucléaire

hystérique adj hysterical

(IRM) nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

IAD (see insémination artificielle avec doneur)

imbécile m/f imbecile imbécile adj imbecilic

ictère m jaundice; icterus

imbécillité f imbecility; idiocy

idiotie f idiocy

immunisation f immunisation

iléite f ileitis (inflammation of

immunité f immunity

last portion of the intestine)

immunité f acquise acquired/

iléite f régionale Crohn’s disease; regional enteritis

developed immunity immunité f cellulaire cell-

iléon m ileum (last portion of small intestine)

mediated immunity immunité f naturelle

iliaque adj iliac (of the lower body or ilium area)

inborn immunity impaction f impaction (bone

os m iliaque hip bone

parts driven or wedged

imagerie f médicale medical imagery imagerie f échographique ultrasound scans

together and not moveable) impuissance f impotence imputable adj attributable to impétigo m impetigo

imagerie f radiographique 2D X-rays

(contagious skin infection) implant m implant implant m capillaire hair graft 111


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS incubation f incubation

obésité f obesity: between 30

incurable m/f person that

and 40 obésité f massive massively

cannot be cured incurable adj incurable

obese: result over 40

malade m/f incurable incurably

indice m de protection solaire sun protection factor (on

ill indemne adj unharmed

bottles, tubes etc.) indigestion f indigestion

index m index finger; forefinger

indolore adj painless

index

infarctus m infarction (dead

indication f indication indication f thérapeutique

tissue through lack of blood) infarctus m du myocarde heart

remedial indication indice m d’Apgar Apgar index

attack; coronary thrombosis

(newborn baby’s vitality rating)

infarctus m pulmonaire

IMC m (indice de masse

partial lung collapse following

corporelle) BMI (body mass index) (index which determine

embolism infarctus m septal heart attack

categories of weight; obtained

affecting the ventricular

by dividing body weight in

septum

kilograms by the square of

infecter v to infect

the body’s height in metres.

(s’) infecter v to become

Categories of body weight and

infected/septic

their relative index figures

infecté(e) adj infected

follow)

infectieux -euse adj infectious

maigreur f thinness: below 18

infection f infection

normal adj normal: between

infertilité f infertility

18 and 25

infestation f infestation

surpoids m overweight:

infester v to infest

between 25 and 30

infiltrat m abnormal dark spot on X-ray image 112


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FRENCH – ENGLISH infiltration f injection; seepage;

inhalateur m de poche pocketsized inhaler

infiltration infiltration f graisseuse fatty

inhalation f inhalation faire v des inhalations to use

tissue build-up infirme adj physically disabled

steam inhalations

infirmerie f infirmary

inhaler v to inhale; to breathe in

infirmier m -ière f nurse

inhibiteur m inhibitor (natural

infirmier m -ière f chef charge nurse

substance or medicine) inhibiteur m calcique calcium

infirmier m -ière f diplômé(e)

blocker (treats high blood

(d’état) (state) registered nurse

pressure) inhibiteur m de la coagulation

infirmier m -ière f libéral(e) self-employed nurse

inhibitor of blood coagulation inhibiteur m de la pompe

infirmier m -ière f en -chef

à protons stomach ulcer medicine

head nurse infirmier -ière major m/f (military) matron

inhibiteur -trice adj inhibitory injecté(e) adj injected yeux mpl injectés de sang

infirmier m -ière f visiteur -euse visiting/district nurse

bloodshot eyes

infirmité f infirmity

injection f injection

inflammation f inflammation

injection f déchaînante

inflammatoire adj

overdose (a mistakenly administered injection with

inflammatory influx m nerveux nerve

potential fatal results, shortly after a previous injection with

impulse infra-rouge adj infrared inhalateur m inhaler

the same product) injection f d’insuline insulin

inhalateur m buccal mouth

injection

inhaler 113


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS instable adj unstable (condition)

injection f intradermique

instaurer v to start (course of

intradermic injection injection f intramusculaire

treatment) instillation f instillation (with

intramuscular injection injection f intraveineuse

drops for eye, ear, etc.) institutionnaliser v to

intravenous injection injection f sous-cutanée sub-

institutionalise (patient) s’institutionnaliser v to

cutaneous injection inoculation f inoculation

become institutionalised

(injection of microbes)

insuffisance f insufficiency;

inoculation f accidentelle

inadequacy (of an organ or set of organs to function properly

accidental infection (through

which can lead to total failure)

injury)

insuffisance adj cardiaque/

inoculer v to inoculate insémination f artificielle

rénale cardiac/renal

artificial insemination

insufficiency

insémination f artificielle

insuffisance f respiratoire

avec donneur m (IAD)

respiratory insufficiency

artificial insemination by donor

insufflation f insufflation

(AID)

insuffler v to insufflate (blow/

insolation f sunstroke

breathe powder, gas, air into

insomniaque m/f insomniac

body cavity)

insomniaque adj insomniac

insuline f insulin

insomnie f insomnia

insulinodépendant(e) adj

inspiration f breathing in

insulin-dependent (of person

dyspnée f inspiratoire breathing-in difficulty

or illness) insulinorequérant(e) adj

instabilité f gléno-humérale

requiring insulin temporarily

fragile/easily dislocated

(of person or illness)

shoulder 114


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FRENCH – ENGLISH traitement m par insuline

termination of pregnancy;

insulin treatment

abortion

interaction f médicamenteuse

intervenir v to intervene; to operate

adverse interaction of two

intervention f intervention;

medicines intercarpien(ne) adj of/

operation intervention f chirurgicale

concerning the wrist bones intercure f pause between

surgical operation

two courses of treatment;

intestin m intestine intestins mpl bowels

temporary pause in a treatment

intestin grêle m small intestine;

interféron m humain

bowel

interferon (proteins released

intestin gros m large intestine

by cells) interligne f space between two

intoxication f poisoning intoxication f alimentaire/

bones (used in X-ray readings) intermission f intermission

toxi-infection f alimentaire

intermittence f remittance;

food poisoning intoxiqué(e) adj addicted

(heart/pulse) irregularity interne m/f des hôpitaux house

toxicomane m/f drug addict intoxiquer v to intoxicate

doctor interne adj internal; interior

intra- (prefix) inside; into

médecine f interne study of

dermo-réaction f allergy

internal illnesses

testing injection (under the skin)

internement m confinement

musculaire m and f

interner v to confine (someone

intramuscular veineux -euse adj intravenous

to a mental hospital/institution) interrompre v to interrupt; to terminate interruption f voluntaire de

intubation f intubation intuber v to intubate invalide m/f disabled person

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS grand invalide m civil

irrigation f irrigation

severely disabled person

irriguer v to irrigate

invalide adj disabled

irritant m irritant

invasif -ive adj invasive/

irritant(e) adj irritant

spreading (disease and

irritation f irritation

procedure)

ischémie f ischaemia (blood

investigation f examination

circulation blockage or disorder

involution f involution

in an organ)

(reduction in size of an organ) iode m iodine

isolement m isolation isotonique adj isotonic

ionogramme m blood test to

solution f isotonique

show ion count

solution equal in molecular

IRM (see imagerie par résonance magnétique)

concentration to blood plasma IV (abbreviation of

iridologie f iridology (diagnosis

intraveineux -euse)

by examination of iris) iris m iris

jambe f leg

iritis f iritis (inflammation of

jambe f de bois wooden leg

the iris) irradiant(e) adj radiant; spreading (pain, illness)

jambe f artificielle artificial leg jambe f articulée articulated leg jambes arquées fpl bow-legged

irradiation f irradiation

jarret m back of the knee

irréductible adj irreducible (of

jarrets mpl d’acier strong legs

fractures, hernias) irrégulier -ière adj anomalous;

jaunisse f jaundice jéjunum m jejunum (second

irregular

part of small intestine)

irrigateur m irrigator

à jeun adv on an empty

(hydrotherapeutic appliance

stomach (required before many

to eliminate toxins in the

blood tests)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH jeûne m fasting; abstention from

kératose f keratosis (thickening of the cornea)

food jeûner v to fast

kératoplastie f cornea graft

jonction f place on/in body

kiné(e) m/f (abbr. of kinésithérapeute) physio

between two organs or parts of

(physiotherapist)

organs

kinésithérapeute m/f

jonction f atrio-ventriculaire/ auriculo-ventriculaire heart

physiotherapist; physical

area between the auricles and

therapist kinésithérapie f physiotherapy

ventricules

kleptomanie f kleptomania

joue f cheek ‘ses jours mpl ne sont pas en

kyste m cyst

danger’ ‘no mortal danger’

kyste m de l’ovaire ovarian cyst

bulletin (for a patient)

kyste m sébacé sebacious (fatty)

jumeau m -elle f twin

cyst

jumeaux mpl -elles fpl twins

kystique adj cystic

jumeaux mpl triceps sural (the L-dopa f L-dopa (form of dopa:

two calf muscles)

a treatment for Parkinson’s kaliémie f potassium level in the

disease) lésion f kystique cystic lesion;

blood Kaposi, maladie f de/sarcome

cyst (internal)

m de/syndrome m de Kaposi’s

labial(e) adj labial

illness/sarcoma/syndrome

labile adj unstable (products);

(malignant tumour syndrome) kératine f keratin (fibrous proteins in hair)

changing (mood, condition) laboratoire m laboratory laboratoire m d’analyses

kératite f keratitis

médicales medical analysis

(inflammation of the cornea)

laboratory

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS laboratoire m biochimique

lait f de toilette cleansing lotion; cleansing milk

biochemical laboratory laboratoire m de virologie

lait f de toilette pour bébé baby lotion

virology laboratory laboratoire m pathologique pathological laboratory

lame f drop (of liquid) lame f criblée flat bone between

laboratoire m physiologique physiological laboratory

brain and nose lampe f de luminothérapie

laboratoire m radiochimique

avec écran de protection

radiochemical laboratory

light therapy lamp with

lacération f laceration lacrymal(e) -aux adj lachrymal (relating to tears) liquide m lacrymal; larmes fpl

protective screen lancette f lancet (surgical knife) langue f tongue langue f blanche/chargée/

tears

pâteuse coated or furred

glande f lacrymale lachrymal

tongue

gland lactation f lactation

lanoline f lanoline laparotomie f laparotomy

lactobacilles mpl lactobacilli

(stomach operation)

(bacteria producing lactic acid)

laparotomie f exploratrice

lactose m lactose (sugar in milk)

investigative laparotomy

lait m milk; lotion

laryngectomie f laryngectomy

lait m pour le corps body

(removal of part or entire

lotion lait m de croissance vitaminenriched milk

larynx) laryngite f laryngitis laryngoscope m laryngoscope

lait m cru unpasteurised milk lait m maternisé baby milk

(instrument) laryngoscopie f laryngoscopy

formula

(detailed inspection of larynx using a laryngoscope) 118


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FRENCH – ENGLISH larynx m larynx

léser v to damage; to injure

laser m laser

lésé(e) adj damaged

lassitude f lassitude

lésion f lesion

latéralisation f natural tendency

lésion f pulmonaire pulmonary

to be right- or left-handed/ footed lavage m washing

lesion lésion f cérébrale brain damage lésions fpl internes internal

lavage m gastrique stomach wash

injuries létal(e) adj lethal

lavage m interne douche

léthargie f lethargy

lavage m intestinal intestinal

leucémie f leukaemia

wash

leucocyte m; globule m blanc

lavement m enema; fluid or syringe used for enema

white corpuscle leucoplasie f leucoplasy

lavement m à la Gastrograffine

(abnormal white patch/blotch

® f iodine base enema fluid

on tongue/inside mouth/on

(used in preparation for scanning the large intestine)

genitals) leucorrhée f leuc(k)orrhea

lavement m barité barium enema (pre X-rays: coloscopy

(vaginal discharge) leucotomie f leucotomy

more usual)

(surgery to white nerve fibres

laver v to wash

in the brain)

laxatif m laxative

lèvre f lip

laxatif -ive adj laxative

lèvre f supérieure/inférieure

légionellose f (see maladie du légionnaire)

upper/lower lip lèvres fpl d’une incision/d’une

lentigo m mole; lentigo

plaie edges of an incision/a

lentilles fpl de contact contact lenses lèpre f leprosy

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS licenciement m discharge (of

liposoluble adj liposoluble (fatsoluble)

patient) lifting m facelift

liposuccion f liposuction

ligament m ligament

lipping m osteophyte (abnormal

ligature f ligature (esp. in

shape/extension to bone on edge of rheumatic joint)

surgery) ligaturer v to ligature; to tie up;

liquide m amniotique amniotic fluid

to bind light adj diet (of drinks)

liquide m synovial synovial

limaçon m osseux cochlea

fluid/liquid (lubricates joints

(snail-shaped cavity inside the ear)

and tendon sheathes) listériose f listeriosis (food-

lime f à ongles nail file

poisoning infection)

lingettes fpl baby wipes

lit m bed

lingual(e) adj related to the

lit m d’eau water bed

tongue

lit m privé private bed (hospital

protraction f linguale putting out the tongue

room) lithiase f lithiasis (kidney stones

linguette f tablet taken under the tongue

causing inflammation) lithiase f rénale lithiasis (kidney

lipase f lipase (fat-breaking enzyme)

stones causing inflammation) lithiase f urinaire gravel

lipasémie f amount of lipase in

(crystals formed in urinary

the blood lipide m lipid; fatty acid/oil/wax/ steroid

tract) lobe m de l’oreille ear lobe lobe m inférieur/moyen/

lipomatose f presence of fatty

supérieur lower/middle/upper

cysts; increase in body fat

lobe (of lung)

under the skin lipome m fatty cyst 120


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FRENCH – ENGLISH lunettes fpl bifocales bifocal

lobotomie f cérébrale

spectacles

lobotomy (pre-frontal brain

lunettes fpl de glacier snow

lobe incision) local m d’examens examination room

glasses lunettes fpl de natation

lombaire adj lumbar

swimming goggles

lombalgie f lumbago

lunettes fpl noires dark glasses

longévité f longevity

lunettes fpl de plongée diving

lordose f lordosis (inward curvature of the spine)

goggles lunettes fpl de protection

lotion f lotion lotion f après-soleil after-sun

safety goggles lunettes fpl de sécurité safety

lotion lotion f calmante à la calamine calamine lotion

glasses lunettes fpl de soleil sunglasses lunettes fpl de vue corrective

lotion f capillaire hair care lotion

vision glasses lupus m lupus (ulcerous skin

lotion f contre les insectes insect repellant

disease) lupus m érythémateux

loucher v to squint

disséminé systemic lupus

loupe f fatty cyst; wen (benign

erythematosis (lupus infection

skin tumour); magnifying glass lucite f skin disease/burn from

throughout the body) lupus m éryhthémateux chronique chronic lupus

too much sunlight luette f uvula (fleshy extension of soft palate hanging above

erythematis lupus m vulgaire lupus vulgaris

throat)

(TB with dark red skin patches

lumbago m lumbago

due to TB inoculation)

luminothérapie f light therapy

luxation f dislocation

lunettes fpl glasses

luxer v to dislocate 121


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS lymphangite f lymphangitis

macrobiotique adj macrobiotic

(inflammation of lymphatic

(Zen Buddhist dietary system)

vessels) lymphatique adj lymphatic

macrobiotique f macrobiotics macrocytose m abnormally

système m lymphatique lymphatic system (network of

large red corpuscles macroscopique adj macroscopic (visible to the

vessels conveying lymph) lymphe f lymph (colourless fluid with only white

naked eye) macula f macula (spot-like central area of retina)

corpuscles) lymphosarcome m

macule f macula (dark spot in the skin)

lymphosarcoma (cancer of the lymph gland/node tissue) lyse f lysis (cell/bacteria

magnésium m magnesium magnétisme m; magnetism (for rheumatism, lumbago, kidney

destruction) lytique adj relating to/causing

stones, etc.)

lysis

magnétothérapie f magnetism

cocktail m lytique possibly

maigre adj underweight; thin

lethal combination of

maigrir v to slim

medicines, would cause lysis

main f hand

through a cell-destroying

maïeuticien m (rarely used

(lytic) process

word) male mid-wife maison f de retraite

mâchoire f inférieure/ supérieure lower/upper jaw mâchonnement m bruxism

médicalisée nursing home majeur m middle finger majoration f increase (in); rise

(grinding or clenching of teeth); chewing

(in) majorer v to increase (dose,

mâchonner v to chew

etc.) mal m à la gorge sore throat 122


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FRENCH – ENGLISH grand(e) malade m/f

mal m à l’estomac stomach

seriously ill person

ache mal au cœur, avoir v to feel

malade adj ill gravement malade adj

ill/sick mal au cœur en voiture, avoir v to feel carsick

gravely/seriously ill maladie f illness; disease

mal m aux dents toothache

maladie f d’Addison Addison’s

mal m aux oreilles earache

disease (progressive anaemia,

mal m aux reins backache

weakness and bronzing

mal m de dents toothache mal m de dos backache

discolouration of skin) maladie f d’Alzheimer

mal m des montagnes mountain sickness

Alzheimer’s disease maladie f aiguë short, violent

mal m de mer seasickness mal m de tête headache

illness maladie f aiguë de l’appareil

mal m des transports travel

respiratoire acute respiratory

sickness mal partout, avoir v to ache all

disease maladie f à virus Ebola Ebola

over malade m/f invalid; patient; sick

virus/disease maladie f de Basedow

person

Basedow’s disease (excessive

malade m/f ambulatoire

hormone production following

ambulatory patient malade m/f imaginaire

thyroid gland inflammation) maladie f bénigne mild/

hypochondriac malade m/f mental(e) mentally

harmless illness maladie f bleue ‘blue’ disease;

ill/mentally sick person

congenital cyanosis (oxygen-

faux -sse malade m/f

deficient blood)

malingerer

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS maladie f bronzée Addison’s

maladie f infectieuse infectious

disease (see also maladie d’Addison)

disease maladie f de langueur wasting

maladie f des caissons decompression sickness

disease maladie f du légionnaire

maladie f cardio-vasculaire cardiovascular disease

legionnaires’ disease maladie f mentale mental

maladie f de/par carence (any) deficiency disease

illness maladie f mortelle fatal illness/

maladie f du charbon anthrax (biological) disease

disease maladie f post-opératoire

maladie f chronique chronic disease

post-operative illness maladie f de Parkinson

maladie f contagieuse contagious disease maladie f coronarienne

Parkinson’s disease maladie f de peau skin disease maladie f professionnelle

coronary heart disease maladie f du coeur heart disease

industrial disease maladie f rare rare disease maladie f sexuellement

maladie f de Fanconi Fanconi

transmissible (MST) sexually

disease (congenital illness causing poor reproduction of

transmitted disease (STD) maladie f du sommeil sleeping

red corpuscles) maladie f héréditaire

sickness maladie f du travail

hereditary disease maladie f d’Hodgkin

occupational disease maladie f tropicale tropical

Hodgkin’s disease maladie f infantile childhood

disease maladie f vénérienne venereal

disease/complaint

disease (VD)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH mammographie f

malaise m feeling of sickness/

mammography (2D breast

fainting malaise m cardiaque mild

X-ray) manchette f plâtrée wrist

heart attack malaise m vasovagal sudden

plaster (cast) mandibule f mandible (jaw)

drop in blood pressure

mandibulaire adj concerning

malaria f malaria malentendant(e) m/f person

the mandible manie f mania (serious mental

hard of hearing malformation f abnormality

disorder)

malignité f malignancy

manipulation f manipulation

malin -igne adj malignant

manipulation f vertébrale

(worsening/growing illness/

manipulation of the spine manipulations fpl génétiques

tumour) malléolaire adj concerning

genetic engineering manuel m de premiers soins

protruding sides of ankle bone malvoyant(e) m/f partially

first-aid manual maquillé(e) adj of treatment

sighted person mammaire adj mammary

not stopped sufficiently in

abcès m mammaire

advance of examination for a

mammary abscess

true result

glandes fpl mammaires

marasme m marasmus

mammary glands

(emaciation due to nutritional

hypertrophie f mammaire

deficiency) marcher v en dormant to sleep

breast enlargement plastie f mammaire cosmetic

walk marqueur m marker (in blood

breast surgery mammectomie f mammectomy

tests, shows development or diminution of illness); tracer

125


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS (radioactive isotope trace in

masseur -euse m/f masseur -euse

medical imagery) marron m d’Inde, extrait de

mastectomie f mastectomy

horse chestnut preparation

mastication f mastication;

martial(e) adj concerning iron carence f martiale lack of

chewing mastite f mastitis (breast inflammation)

iron masque m mask

mastoïde f mastoid process

masque m anti-pollution anti-

(protuberance on bone behind the ear)

pollution mask masque m à oxygène oxygen

mastoïde adj mastoid (conical shaped)

mask masque m chirurgical surgical

mastoïdite f mastoiditis

mask

(inflammation of mastoid

masque m de grossesse

process)

chloasma (dark patches on

matelas m mattress

face occurring sometimes in

matelas m de balnéothérapie f

pregnancy) masque m hydratant

balneotherapy mat (in the bath) matelas m de balnéothérapie télécommandé remote-

moisturising face pack masque m respiratoire breathing mask massage m massage

controlled balneotherapy mat matières fpl fécales faeces matériel m génétique genetic

massage m cardiaque cardiac massage

material matériel m métallique metal

massage m du cuir chevelu

material (nail, screw, plate, etc.)

scalp massage masser v to massage

used for surgical implants matériel m de synthèse

se faire masser v to have a

synthetic material used for

massage

surgical implants 126


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FRENCH – ENGLISH matrice f womb; uterus

mèche f tent (lint/linen inserted

descente de matrice f

into a wound); wick (gauze strip inserted into wound)

prolapse of the womb maturation f maturation

mécher v to pack (open wound) with gauze

(formation of pus in abscess; cell development to maturity)

médicaliser v to provide with

mauvaise grippe f, - rougeole

medical care

f etc. serious attack or bout of

médecin m doctor; physician

flu/measles etc.

médecin m conseil social

mauvaise haleine f bad breath

security/health insurance

maxillaire m jawbone

medical officers (supervising

maxillaire adj maxillary

health expenditure)

(concerning jawbone)

médecin m consultant doctor

maxillaire m inférieur/

consulted by another doctor

supérieur lower/upper

médecin m de garde duty

jawbone méat m meatus (body channel/

doctor médecin m généraliste general

passage) méat m auditif ear passage to

practitioner (GP) médecin m d’hôpital

drum méat m urinaire urine outlet in

consultant médecin m légiste forensic

male and female genitals mécanicien(ne) m/f dentiste

scientist; forensic surgeon médecin m militaire army

dental technician mécanique adj mechanical

medical officer médecin m scolaire school

(applied to body movements and also medical treatment

doctor médecin m spécialiste

apparatus)

specialist

mèche f pack; surgical/medical dressing 127


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS médecin m du travail company

chirurgie f orthopédique orthaepedic surgery

doctor; company doctor with

chirurgique f plastique/

own surgery or mobile unit

reconstructrice plastic/

médecine-ball m medicine ball

reconstructive surgery

(large, heavy exercise ball) médecine f medicine

chirurgie f urologique urinary

list of medical specialities:

chirurgie f vasculaire vascular

system surgery (blood-vessel) surgery

allergologie f allergies

chirurgie f viscérale visceral

anatomie f et cytologie f

surgery (to principal body

pathologiques pathology,

organs)

anatomy and cytology (study

dermatologie f dermatology

of cells)

diabétologie f, nutrition f

anesthésiologie f et

diabetes, nutrition

réanimation f chirurgicale

échographie f echography

anaesthesiology and post-

(ultrasound scanning)

operative reanimation

endocrinologie f et

cancérologie f, oncologie f

métabolisme endocrine

médicale cancer and oncology

glands and metabolism

cardiologie f, affections fpl

gastroentérologie f et appareil

cardio vasculaires heart and

f digestif gastroenterology

blood-vessel conditions

(study/treatment of stomach

chirurgie f générale general

and digestive system disorders)

surgery

gériatrie f geriatrics

chirurgie f infantile child

gynécologie f gynaecology

surgery

imagerie f médicale medical

chirurgie f de la main surgery

imagery (X-rays, scans, etc.) médecine f alternative/douce/

to the hand chirurgie f faciale facial surgery

naturelle alternative/nonconventional/natural medicine

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FRENCH – ENGLISH médecine f curative remedial

médiat(e) adj mediate (medium for obtaining result)

medicine médecine f légale forensic

auscultation f mediate stethoscope examination

medicine médecine f manuelle ostéopathie osteopathy

medical(e) adj medical médicament m medicine; drug;

médecine f parallèle complementary medicine

remedy médicament m allopathique

médecine f préventive preventive medicine

conventional medicine médicament m analgésique

nephrology f nephrology (kidneys)

analgesic medicine médicament m de confort

neurologie f neurology

over-the-counter pain relieving

ophtalmologie f opthalmology

medicines (not usually

oto-rhino-larynogolgie f ear,

reimbursed, even if prescribed)

nose and throat

médicament m contre la

pédiatrie f paediatrics pneumologie f pneumology

stérilité fertility drug médicament m

psychiatrie f psychiatry

homéopathique homeopathic

psychiatrie f de l’enfant et

medicine/remedy

de l’adolescent child and

méditation f meditation

adolescent psychiatry

médullaire adj medullary

radiothérapie f radiotherapy

(relating to the spinal cord)

rhumatologie f rheumatology

compression f médullaire

(arthritis and rheumatism)

compression of spinal cord

stomatologie f stomatology (mouth diseases) vénéréologie f venereology

(leading to paralysis) mégalomanie f megalomania mélancolie f melancholia mélancolique adj melancholic

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS mélanine f melanin (pigment,

causing some forms of meningitis)

tanning under sun and/or UV

méniscal(e) adj of/concerning

rays) mélanisme m melanism

meniscus

(excessive melanin darkening

lesion f méniscale

the skin)

deterioration/wasting of knee

mélanome m melanoma

cartilage

(tumour, usually malignant,

ménisectomie f surgical

from melanin-forming cells)

removal of meniscus ménisque m meniscus (rounded

méléna/melaena m dark blood

cartilage in knee)

in faeces

ménopause f menopause

mélilot m yellow melilot; sweet

ménopausée adj post-

clover mélisse f balm

menopausal

membrane f membrane

ménopausique adj menopausal

membre m supérieur/

ménorragie f menorrhagia

inférieur upper/lower limb

(abnormally long

mémoire f memory

menstruation)

Ménière, vertige m de/

menstruation f menstruation

maladie f de Ménière’s disease

menstruel(le) adj menstrual

méninge f meninx (membrane

flux m menstruel period

covering brain and other

menthe f poivrée peppermint

nervous system organs)

menton m chin

méningiome m meninx tumour

mentonnière f chin bandage

méningite f meningitis

mercure m mercury

méningite f cérébro-spinale

mésencéphale m midbrain;

spinal meningitis méningocoque m

mesencephalon mère f porteuse surrogate

meningococcus (microbe

mother (illegal in france)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH mesmérisme m; magnétisme m

miction f urination

hypnosis (using a magnet)

mieux-être m better general

mésothérapie f skin or sub-

state of mental or physical well-being

cutaneous injections métabolisme m metabolism

migraine f migraine

métacarpe m metacarpus (hand

mille-pertuis m St John’s wort (for infusions)

bone) métastase f metastasis (transfer

mince adj slim; slender minceur f slimness; slenderness

of disease within the body) métastaser v to metastasise

régime m minceur slimming

(transfer disease)

diet

métatarse m metatarsus (foot

minéralité f calcium level in

bone)

bones

météorisme m meteorism

minerve f surgical collar

(air-inflated stomach and

minipilule f minipill

intestines)

minoxidil m minoxidil (drug

méthode f method

causing dilatation of blood

mettre v to apply (ointment,

vessels) mise en garde f warning

etc.); to put on meurtrir v to bruise

ml (abbreviation of millilitre

meurtri(e) adj bruised

m) millilitre

être v tout meurtri to be

mm3 (abbreviation of millimètre cube) cubic

covered in bruises; to be black and blue all over

millimetre mnésique adj of/concerning to

mg (abbreviation of milligramme m) milligramme microbe m germ; microbe

the memory mode m d’administration

microbiologie f microbiology

instructions (for taking

microbiologiste m/f

medicine/pills)

microbiologist 131


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS mode m d’emploi directions for

mort f clinique clinical death (by observation of patient’s

use (medicines) moelle f marrow; medulla

condition)

moelle f osseuse bone marrow

mort f naturelle natural death

moignon m stump (of limb)

mort f subite (inexpliquée) du

molaire f molar (tooth)

nourisson (unexplained) cot

mollet m calf

death

moniliase f moniliasis;

mort f volontaire suicide trouver v la mort to die or be

candidosis; thrush (white patchy infection of the mouth and throat and/or the vagina)

killed morve f nasal mucus (col.);

moniteur m cardiaque heart-

glanders (contagious disease

rate monitor

affecting jaws and nostrils,

monitorage; monitoring m monitoring

transmitted by horses) motricité f motivity (normal

mononucléose m infectieuse glandular fever

mobility of body) mou; molle adj soft

monstruosité f deformity

parties fpl molles soft body

monte-escaliers m stairlift

parts (skin, muscle, nerves,

morphine f morphine

intestines, etc. but not bone or

morphologie f morphology

cartilage)

(general aspect/form of body/

mouche-bébé m nasal

organs)

instrument for withdrawal of

morsure f bite morsure f venimeuse

babies’ mucus mouchoirs mpl en papier

venomous bite

paper hankies; tissues

mort f death

mourir v to die

mort m/f deceased person

moyens mpl thérapeutiques

mort f cérébrale brain death

actuels current methods of treatment 132


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FRENCH – ENGLISH mucoviscidose f mucoviscidosis

myasthénie f myasthenia gravis (rare chronic disease with

(pancreatic disease) muguet m thrush (mouth and throat or vaginal infection)

muscular weakness) myocardite f myocarditis (heart

multiple adj multiple muqueuse f mucous membrane

inflammation diseases) mycologie f mycology (study of

muqueux -euse adj mucous muscle m muscle biceps m brachial biceps

fungi) mycologiste m fungi specialist mycose f fungal disease; fungus

brachii muscle (arm)

(med.)

biceps m crural biceps

mycose f du pied athlete’s foot

femoris muscle (thigh)

mycose f vaginale vaginal

grand pectoral m greater pectoral muscle (on chest)

thrush mycotoxine f mycotoxin (toxic

quadriceps m (fémoral)

substance produced by a

quadriceps femoris (thigh)

fungus)

muscle

myélite f myelitis (inflammation

muscles fessiers mpl gluteal muscles (buttocks)

of spinal cord) myocarde m myocardium (heart

musculaire adj muscular musculature f musculature

muscle) myodynie f muscular pain in

(body/organs muscular system) mutagène adj mutagenic

rheumatism and cramps myoglobine f myoglobin (iron-

agent m mutagène mutagen (agent promoting genetic

content protein in muscle cells) myome m utérin womb-muscle

change) mutisme m mutism (following

tumour myopathie f myopathy

psychological shock or mental illness)

(progressive muscle atrophy) myope adj myopic (short-

mutité f dumbness; muteness

sighted) 133


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS (se) nécroser v to self-destruct

myopie f myopia; short-

la peau f s’est nécrosée

sightedness myxœdème m myxoedema

the skin wasted away/was destroyed

(thyroid disorder resulting in overweight, physical and

négatif -ive adj negative

mental lethargy)

néoformation f new tissue formation; tumour

nævus m naevus; birthmark

néonatal(e) adj neonatal

nævus m simple beauty spot or

période f néonatale neonatal

birthmark

period

nævus m nævocellulaire

ne pas laisser v à la portée f des enfants mpl keep out of

birthmark or beauty spot with potentially cancerous cells

children’s reach

nanisme m dwarfism

néphrite f nephritis

narcolepsie f narcolepsy

(inflammation of the kidneys);

(disease with fits of sleepiness)

Bright’s disease

narcose f narcosis (insensibility)

néphrose f nephrosis (chronic

narcotique m drug; narcotic

kidney disease)

narcotique adj narcotic

néphrologue m/f kidney

narine f nostril

specialist

nasal(e) adj nasal

néoplasme m new, abnormal

natation f swimming

tissue growth/tumour

naturopathie f; naturothérapie f

nerf m nerve

naturopathy (natural treatment:

nerf m crural thigh nerve

without medicines)

nerf m moteur motor nerve

nausée f nausea

nerf m optique optic nerve

nausées fpl matinales morning

nerf m phrénique phrenic

sickness

nerve (relating to the

nécrose f necrosis (death of

diaphragm)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH neuroleptique m neuroleptic

nerf m pneumogastrique

(sedative)

pneumogastric nerve nerf m rachidien spinal nerve

neuroleptique adj neuroleptic

nerf m sciatique sciatic nerve

neurologie f neurology

nerf m sensitif sensory nerve

neurologique adj neurological

nerf m vague vagus nerve

neurologue m neurologist

nerfs mpl crâniens cranial

neuro-musculaire adj

nerves

neuromuscular (concerning

nerfs mpl spinaux spinal nerves

nerves and muscles)

nerfs mpl à vif (idiom) edgy/

neuronal(e) adj neuronal

nervy (eg. avoir v les nerfs à

neurone m neuron (nerve cell)

vif to be edgy)

neurone m moteur motor

avoir v les nerfs mpl fragiles

neuron neurotonique adj nervous;

to be highly strung nerveux –euse adj nervous

irritable

grossesse f nerveuse phantom

neutraliser v to counteract; to

pregnancy; false pregnancy

neutralise

système m nerveux nervous

névralgie f neuralgia

system

névralgie f cervico-brachiale

nervosité f nervousness;

neuralgia running from neck

nervous tension neural(e) adj neural

down the arm névralgie f faciale; névralgie f

neurasthénie f depression;

du trijumeau short, violent

neurasthenia neurasthénique m/f depressed

pain in the face névralgique adj neuralgic centre/point névralgique m

person; neurasthenic neurasthénique adj depressed; neurasthenic

nerve centre névrite f neuritis (inflammation

neurinome m nerve tumour

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS nouveau-né(e) m/ f new-born

névrose f neurosis névrose f obsessionnelle/

baby noyade f drowning

névrose f phobique

mort f par noyade death by

obsessional/phobic neurosis névrotique adj neurotic

drowning

nez m nose

noyau m nucleus

nez m bouché blocked nose

nulligeste adj nulligest (of a

NFS (see numération formule

woman who has never been

sanguine) nicotinisme; nicotisme m nicotine addiction; nicotine

pregnant) numération f numeration numération f formule sanguine blood count

poisoning nodule m nodule (small

numération f globulaire blood

swelling or lump)

count

nodus m; nodosité f node

nuque f nape of the neck

noisette f de gel blob of gel

nutritif -ive adj nourishing;

nombril m navel; umbilicus noradrénaline f noradrenaline (hormone causing nerve or

nutritive nutrition f nutrition nutritionnel(le) adj nutritional bilan m nutritionnel

muscle impulse) normal(e) adj normal

nutritional report (for a

de dimension f normale

patient)

normal-sized; standard-sized

nystagmus m nystagmus (rapid,

nosocomial(e)adj nosocomial

unintentional eye movements)

(of infectious illnesses contracted in hospitals, clinics,

obèse adj obese

surgeries)

obésité f obesity

nourrisson m newborn baby;

objectif -ive adj objective

unweaned baby

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FRENCH – ENGLISH occlusion f palpébrale

oblitérer v to obstruct observation f observation

completely closed eyelid oculiste m/f oculist; eye

observation f médicale

specialist

doctor’s report être/mettre v en observation

odontologie f odontology; dentistry

to be under/to put under observation

odorat m sense of smell avoir v l’odorat fin to have a

obstétricien (ne) m/f obstetrician

keen sense of smell

obstétrique f obstetrics

œdème m oedema; dropsy

obstétrique adj/obstétrical(e)

œdème m du poumon

adj obstetric(al)

pulmonary oedema (water-

clinique f obstétrique obstetric clinic

filled lungs) œdème m réactionnel lump

obstruction f obstruction; blockage

after a bump or wound œdipe, complexe d’ m Oedipus

obturer v to fill (teeth) dent f obturée filled tooth occipital(e) adj referring to

complex œil m, yeux mpl eye, eyes œil m poché; oeil au beurre

occipital bone

noir m black eye

région f occipitale occipital

avoir v les yeux qui se

area (rear of the skull)

croisent to be cross-eyed

occiput m occiput (back of the head)

œillère f eyebath; eyecup œsogastrectomie f

occlure v to occlude (block or

oesogastrectomy (removal of

close up pores or orifice)

part of gullet and stomach)

occlusion f occlusion

œsophage m oesophagus; gullet

occlusion f intestinale

œsophagite f inflammation of

intestinal blockage

the oesophagus

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS onctueux -euse adj smooth;

œsophagite f peptique

creamy

inflammation of the

ondulant(e) adj uneven,

oesophagus œstrogène m oestrogen (female

irregular (pulse) ongle m nail

hormone)

ongle m de la main fingernail

OGM (abbreviation of organisme m génétiquement

ongle m de l’orteil toenail

modifié) GMO (genetically

ongle m du pied toenail

modified organism)

ongle m dédoublé split nail

oignon m bunion

ongle m incarné ingrowing nail

olécrâne m olecranon (elbow

ongles mpl cassants fragile/

bone) olfaction f olfaction; sense of

brittle nails ongles mpl soignés well-

smell oligoasthénospermie f low

manicured nails onychomycose f

sperm count

onychomycosis (fungal disease

oligoélément m trace element (for normal growth)

affecting nails) opacité f (in medical imagery)

oligurie f oliguria (reduced

dark area(s) of organ which

urination capacity)

should normally have clear

ombilic m navel; umbilicus omoplate f scapula (shoulder blade)

appearance opération f operation opération f à cœur ouvert

oncogène m oncogene (gene which can transform a cell

open-heart surgery opération f ambulatoire

into a tumour cell: present in

operation without overnight

tobacco smoke)

hospitalisation

oncologie f oncology (study/

salle f d’opération operating

treatment of cancer)

theatre

oncologue m cancer specialist 138


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FRENCH – ENGLISH bouchon m d’oreille (pour

opéré(e) m/f patient who has

l’eau) ear plug (for keeping

been operated on opérer v to operate

out water)

(se) faire opérer to have an

boule f Quiès ® (pour bruit)

operation

ear plug (for keeping out noise) oreille f externe outer ear;

opiat m opiate (a sedative) ophtalmie f ophthalmia; eye

auricle oreille f interne inner ear

inflammation ophtalmie f des neiges snow-

oreillette f auricle oreillette f droite/gauche

blindness ophtalmologie f ophthalmology ophtalmologiste m/f;

right/left auricle orifice m de l’oreillette atrium

ophtalmologue m/f

(upper heart cavity)

ophthalmic optician; oculist;

oreillons mpl mumps

eye specialist

organe m organ

opticien m -ienne f

organes mpl digestifs digestive

(dispensing) optician oral(e) adj oral

organs organes mpl génitaux genital

par voie f orale to be taken orally

organs organisme m human body;

oralement adv orally orbite f eye-socket; orbit

organism organisme m génétiquement

orchite f orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) ordinateur m de diagnostic

modifié (see OGM) orgelet m sty(e) origan m marjoram (oil extract)

diagnostic computer

ORL (abbreviation of oto-

ordonnance f written

rhino-laryngologiste)

prescription

orteil m toe

ordonner v to prescribe

gros/petit m orteil big/little

oreille f ear

toe 139


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS orthèse f support/appliance

Osgood, maladie f d’ Osgood’s disease (leg growing pains)

enabling limb to function orthodontie f orthodontics (teeth straightening)

osseux -euse adj bony ossification f ossification (the

orthopédie f orthopaedics (study and treatment of bones,

process of becoming bone) ostéite f osteitis (inflammation

joints, muscles)

of bone or bone diseases)

orthopédique adj orthopaedic

ostéo-arthrite f osteoarthritis

chirurgie f orthopédique

(degenerative disease of the

orthopaedic surgery appareil m orthopédique

joints) ostéodensitométrie f

orthopaedic appliance

examination measuring bone

orthophonie f speech therapy orthopnée f inability to breathe

density and calcium content ostéomalacie f osteomalacia

lying down orthoptie f eye movement

(lack of bone calcium) ostéome m bone tumour

therapy orthoptiste m/f orthoptist (eye-

(harmless) ostéomyélite f osteomyelitis

movement therapist)

(inflammation of bone or of

ortie f piquante stinging nettle

bone marrow)

os m/mp bone

ostéopathe m/f osteopath

os m du carpe carpus (wrist

ostéopathie f osteopathy

bone) os m iliaque hip bone

ostéophyte m osteophyte ostéoporose f osteoporosis

os m de la hanche hip bone os m du métacarpe metacarpus

(brittle and fragile bones) ostéosarcome m osteosarcoma

(hand bone) os m pyramidal one of small

(bone cancer) ostéosclérose f osteosclerosis

wrist bones

(abnormal thickening of bone)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH ostéosynthèse f internal fixation

oxygène m oxygen

of a bone fracture using metal

bouteille f d’oxygène oxygen

nails, screws, plates

cylinder/bottle masque m à oxygène oxygen

otite f (externe/interne) otitis;

mask

ear infection (of outer/inner ear)

oxygénothérapie f oxygen

oto-rhino-laryngologie f

treatment

otorhinolarynology (study

oxyure m pinworm; threadworm

and treatment of ear, nose and

oxyurose f enterobiasis;

throat conditions)

oxyuriasis (illness caused by

oto-rhino-laryngologiste

pinworm/threadworm)

-gue m/f ear, nose and throat specialist otologie f otology (study of ear

pacemaker m pacemaker Paget, maladie f cutanée de

diseases) otologiste/-logue m/f otology

Paget’s cancer of the nipple Paget, maladie f osseuse de

specialist

Paget’s bone deformation

ouate f chirurgicale surgical cotton wool; surgical cotton

disease palais m palate

ouate f hydrophile cotton wool

palais m fendu cleft palate

ouïe f hearing

pâleur f pallor; paleness

avoir v l’ouïe fine to have a

palliatif -ive adj palliative

sharp sense of hearing ovaire m ovary

(pain-relieving) palpation f palpation (medical

overdose f overdose ovulation f ovulation

examination, by touch) palpébralé(e) (pl -aux) adj

ovule m ovum (cell)

relating to the eyelids

ovule m pessary; vaginal

réflexe m palpébral blinking

suppository

reaction

ovuler v to ovulate 141


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS mettre v un pansement to

palper v to palpate (examine

dress (a wound)

medically by touch)

refaire v (un pansement)

palpitant m (informal) ticker

to put a clean dressing on (a

(heart) palpitant(e) adj quivering (such

wound) panser v to dress (wound); to

as flesh); throbbing (pain) chair f palpitante quivering

put a dressing on (wound);

flesh

to bandage to fill a tooth

palpitations fpl palpitations

provisionally papier m hygiénique toilet

paludéen(ne) adj malarial paludisme m malaria

paper

panaris m whitlow

papier m toilette toilet paper papille f papille (small button-

(inflammation next to nail) pancréas m pancreas

like protuberance of organ or

pancréatite f pancreatitis

body part) papille f gustative taste bud

(pancreas inflammation) pancréatique adj pancreatic

papille f de la langue/papille f

panoramique m dentaire X-ray of all the teeth

linguale taste bud papillome m papilloma (small

pansement m dressing; bandage

harmless growth); wart

pansement m adhésif adhesive

papillotage m involuntary

plaster

continual blinking or eye

pansement m compressif compressive bandage

movement papule f papule or papula;

pansement m sec/humide dry/moist dressing

pimple papulo-pustule f papulo-

pansement m occlusif

pustule (pimple containing

hermetically sealed plaster pansement m pour ampoules

pus) paracétamol m paracetamol

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FRENCH – ENGLISH parenchyme m soft tissue part

parage m cleansing of wound/

of lung, kidney and other

cut, removing any immediately

organs

surrounding dead skin paralysé(e) m/f paralysed

parésie f paresis; partial paralysis

paralyser v to paralyse

paresthésie f abnormal skin

paralysie f palsy; paralysis

sensitivity to touch or to heat

paralysie f agitante palsy, with

parfum m perfume/scent;

uncontrollable tremors

flavour

paralysie f cérébrale cerebral

pariétal(e) (pl -aux) adj

palsy

parietal (concerning the wall of

paralysie f faciale facial

the body or any of its cavities) douleur f pariétale parietal

paralysis paralysie f infantile infantile

pain in the chest or rib area

paralysis; polyomyelitis

(not the heart)

paramédical(e) adj paramedical

Parkinson, maladie f de

paranoïa f paranoia paraplégie f paraplegia (paralysis of legs) paraplégique m/f paraplegic

Parkinson’s disease paroi f (anatomical) wall parotide f saliva gland parotidite f parotiditis

man/woman

(inflammation of saliva gland)

paraplégique adj paraplegic

parotidite f ourlienne mumps

parasite m parasite

paroxysme m paroxysm (crisis

parasitaire adj parasitical

point/climax)

parasitique adj parasitical

partir v to pass on/away

parathyroïde f parathyroid

parturiente adj parturient

gland parathyroïde adj parathyroid

(about to give birth) parturition f (natural)

paratyphoïde f paratyphoid fever

childbirth pastille f pour la toux cough

paratyphoïde adj paratyphoid

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS pastilles fpl pour la gorge

pectoral mpl (pl. -aux) pectoral muscle

throat pastilles patch m à la nicotine nicotine

pectoral(e) adj concerning the chest; pectoral

patch

sirop m pectoral cough syrup/

patch-test m patch test pâte f cream pâte f dentifrice toothpaste

mixture pédalier m small hand or foot

pathogène adj pathogenic agent m pathogène pathogen (causing disease) pathologie f pathology

pedalling exercise machine pédiatre m/f paediatrician pédiatrie f paediatrics pédiculose f pediculosis;

pathologique adj pathological pathologiste m/f pathologist (disease specialist)

infestation with lice pédicure m/f chiropodist peeling m skin peeling

patient(e) m/f patient paume f palm

treatment (usually laser) PEG (abbreviation of polyéthylène glycol m)

paupière f eyelid paupière f inférieure/ supérieure lower/upper eyelid

peigne m comb peigne m à poux fine-tooth

pavillon m auriculaire auricle (ear) pavillon m de l’oreille pinna; outer (part) ear

comb (for removing lice) (se) peigner v to comb (oneself) pelade f alopecia pellagre f pellagra (disease due

peau f skin peau f grasse/sèche greasy/dry

to deficiency of nicotine acid) pellicules fpl dandruff lotion f antipelliculaire

skin peau f morte dead skin; scurf peau f de pêche peach-like complexion peau f relâchée loose/slack skin

dandruff lotion pelvis m;bassin m pelvis pénicilline f penicillin pénis m; verge f penis 144


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FRENCH – ENGLISH péricarde m pericardium

pepsine f pepsin (enzyme in

(heart’s membraneous sac)

gastric juice)

péricardite f pericarditis

peptique adj peptic (concerning or promoting digestion)

(inflammation of the

ulcère m peptique peptic

pericardium)

ulcer (duodenal or stomach

péridurale f epidural

ulcer)

péridural(e) adj epidural

percer v to lance; to burst

(relating to the outermost

percussion f percussion (body

membrane around brain and spinal cord)

tapping as part of diagnosis);

périménopause f menopause

body massage percutané(e) adj percutaneous

starting process périnée m perineum (area

(through the skin) percuter v to percuss

between anus and scrotum or

perforation f perforation

vulva) période f stage (particularly of

perforer v to perforate perfusion f drip; perfusion

illness)

perfusion f hypertonique

période f d’incubation

drip containing an extremely

incubation period périodes fpl menstruelles

concentrated liquid mettre v sous perfusion to

periods périodique adj recurring (illness

put on a drip périarthrite f periarthritis

or fever); periodic

(inflammation of ligaments and

péristaltisme m peristalsis

tendons surrounding a joint)

(automatic digestive

périarthrite f scapulohumérale inflammation

movements) péritoine m peritoneum

of shoulder tendons and

(serum-producing stomach

ligaments

membrane)

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS péritonite f peritonitis

pèse-bébé m weighing scales for babies

(inflammation of the peritoneum)

pèse-personne m à cadran

péritonéal(e) adj concerning

aiguille weighing scales with dial

the peritoneum carcinose f péritonéale

pèse-personne m digital digital weighing scales

advanced stage of a stomach cancer which extends to the

pessaire m pessary (womb support/contraceptive); vaginal

peritoneum perlèche f inflammation at the corners of the lips pernicieux -euse adj

supository peste f plague petite santé f, avoir une poor

pernicious; ruinous péroné m fibula (lower and

health, to be in petite figure f/mine f, avoir une to look pale/wan

outer leg bone) peroxyde m peroxide

pétrir v to knead

perruque f wig

pétrissage m kneading massage

perspiration f slight

phagocytose f phagocytosis

perspiration

(ingestion of bacteria through

perte f loss or losing perte f de connaissance

the white corpuscles) phalange f phalanx (finger

fainting; loss of consciousness perte f de mémoire memory

bone) phanères mpl skin protectors

loss

(body and head hair, finger and

perte f de poids weight loss pertes fpl blanches vaginal discharge; leucorrhea

toe nails) pharmacie f chemist’s; pharmacy pharmacie f de garde after

pertes fpl de sang m heavy bleeding

hours (duty) pharmacy pharmacien(ne) m/f pharmacist

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FRENCH – ENGLISH phytothérapeute m/f herbalist

pharmacodépendance f drug

phytothérapie f phytotherapy

dependency pharmacodynamie f study of

(herbal medicine)

effects of medicine on the body

pian m yaws (contagious tropical

pharmacologie f pharmacology

disease) pied m foot

pharyngite f pharyngitis

pied d’athlète m; mycose du

(inflammation of the pharynx) pharynx m pharynx

pied f athlete’s foot

(membrane-lined cavity behind

pied m bot club foot avoir v pieds plats mpl to be

the mouth and nose) phase f phase; stage

flat-footed

phimosis m phimosis

pie-mère f pia mater (innermost

(constriction of the foreskin)

membrane around brain and

phlébite f phlebitis

spinal cord) pierre f stone

(inflammation of veins) phlébologue f vein specialist

pierreux -euse adj calculous

phlébolithe m calcification in a

(stony) pigment m pigment

small blocked vein phobie f phobia

pigmentation f pigmentation

phosphore m phosphorus

pile f battery

photophobie f photophobia

pilule f pill minipilule f minipill

(aversion to light) photosensibilisation f

pilule f contraceptive

photosensitisation (reaction to

contraceptive pill pilule f abortive; pillule f

light) physiologie f physiology

du lendemain abortion pill;

physiothérapeute m/f

morning-after pill pilulier m pill box

physiotherapist physiothérapie f physiotherapy;

pince f à échardes tweezers

natural medicine

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS piqûre f de méduse jellyfish

pince f à ongles nail clippers pincement m pinch

sting

pincer v to pinch

piqûre f de rappel booster shot

pinçon m blood blister; pinch

pituitaire adj pituitary pityriasis m pityriasis (flaking

mark ‘pipi m au lit’; énurésie f

skin condition)

involuntary bed wetting

placebo m placebo

piquer v to give an injection/jab;

placenta m afterbirth; placenta plaie f sore; cut; wound

to sting (se) faire piquer v to have an

planification f familiale /planning m familial family

injection piquer v une colère f to fly into

planning plantain m majeur greater

a rage piquer v une crise f to throw

plantain (plant, used as mild

a fit

laxative)

piquer v une crise f de larmes

plantaire adj plantar (of/

to have a crying fit

concerning the sole of the foot)

piquer v un fard m to go

plante f du pied sole of the foot voûte f plantaire arch of the

scarlet/bright red piquer v une suée f to come out

foot

in/break into a sweat

plaque f surgical metal plate

se faire piquer to have an

plaque f dentaire dental plaque

injection

plaquettes fpl platelets (for

se piquer v le doigt to prick one’s finger piqûre f sting/bite (insect);

coagulation) plasma m plasma plasma m sanguin blood

injection piqûre f d’abeille/de guêpe bee/wasp sting

plasma plastie f plastic surgery plateau m horizontal part of

piqûre f d’épingle pinprick

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FRENCH – ENGLISH podologie f chiropody

pleural(e) adj pleural (of/ concerning thorax and lung

poids m weight

membranes)

poignet m wrist

pleurésie f pleurisy

poil m body hair

pleurétique adj pleuritic

poilu(e) adj hairy

plâtre m plaster

poing m fist

plâtrer to put/set in plaster

point m point; place; spot

plèvre f pleura (membrane

mise au point f development

lining thorax and covering

(of medicine(s)) point m névralgique nerve centre

lungs) plexus m plexus (nerve network)

point m noir blackhead

plexus m solaire solar plexus

point m de suture stitch; suture

plombage m tooth filling

point de côté stitch (ache in the

perdre v un plombage to lose a filling

side) point m de compression

pneumallergène m allergyproducing particle in air pneumoconiose f

pressure point pointe f tip; point poison m poison

pneumoconiosis (dust-in-the-

poitrine f chest

lungs disease)

poliomyélite f poliomyelitis

pneumocoque m

pollakiurie f pollakiuria

pneumococcus (bacteria

(frequent urination in small

causing pneumonia and other

amounts)

infections) pneumonie f virale viral

pollution f pollution pollutions fpl nocturnes

pneumonia

spontaneous ejaculation during

poche f sewn up part of large intestine after surgery

sleep (wet dreams) polyarthrite f polyarthritis;

poche f de glace m ice pack

multiple arthritis

poche f de sang haematoma 149


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS pommade f antibiotique

polyarthrite f chronique évolutive (PCE) rheumatoid

antibiotic ointment pommade f anti-infection

arthritis polyarthrite f rhumatoïde

disinfectant pommade f pour les lèvres lip

(PR) rheumatoid arthritis polyéthylène m glycol (PEG)

salve; balm

glycerol used in small doses as

pomme f d’Adam Adam’s apple

a laxative

pommette f cheekbone pompe f stomacale stomach

polygraphie f recording of

pump

several precisely measured

pompier m fireman

medical tests polyinsaturé(e) adj

pondéral(e) adj relating to body

polyunsaturated (fat/oil

weight ponction f lombaire lumbar

molecule) polymyosite f polymyositis

puncture pontage m bypass (operation/

(rare muscle disease) polynévrite f polyneuritis

surgery) pontage m cardiaque heart

(nervous disorder) polype m polyp/polypus (small

bypass operation pontage m coronarien

internal growth) polypectomie f surgical

coronary bypass poplité(e) adj relating to back of

removal of polyp(s) polypnée f rapid breathing

the knee

polyurie f abnormal increase in

creux m poplité hollow

urination amounts

behind the knee

polyvalent(e) adj polyvalent

porphyrie f porphyria (rare

vaccin m polyvalent vaccine

hereditary blood disease)

with several different functions

porteur m -euse f carrier (of

pommade f ointment (skin);

germs, viruses, etc.)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH porteur m sain carrier of germs,

potassium m potassium Pott, mal m de Pott’s disease

viruses, etc. but in themselves

(TB of the spine)

not affected

pou m (-x pl) louse (lice)

pose f d’un plâtre setting (of

pouce f thumb

limb, bone)

poudre f powder

poser v to fit (an appliance or

poudre f dentifrice tooth

artificial limb) positif -ive adj positive

powder

résultat m faux positif falsely

poudre f épaississante instant

positive result (second test

thickener (for food) pouls m pulse

advisable) posologie f directions for use

prendre v le pouls to take a

(medicines)

pulse

poste m de secours first-aid

pouls mpl centraux neck or

post

groin pulses

posthectomie f; circoncision f

pouls mpl périphériques outer

circumcision

pulses (wrists, temple, etc.)

post-cure f after-care

poumon m lung

post-opératoire (abbrev. post-

poussée f dents teething

op) adj post-operative

Pouteau-Colles, fracture f de

post-partum m post-partum

Pouteau-Colles’ (arm) fracture

(period immediately following

(lower end of the radius) praticien(ne) m/f practitioner

childbirth) post-natal(e) adj postnatal

pratiquer v to practise; to

posttraumatique adj of (a)

perform précautions f d’emploi

complication(s) following a physical or mental trauma

precautions before use

posture f posture

(medicines)

pot m de chambre chamber pot

précoce adj precocious; early (of

pot m d’enfant potty

diagnosis) 151


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS presbytie f long-sightedness

pré-éclampsie f pre-eclampsia

prescription f verbal

(pregnancy condition) préhension f gripping;

prescription; doctor’s instructions/recommendations

prehension (ability)

prescrire v to prescribe

prélèvement m sample; sampling (of blood, stools, etc.)

prescrit(e) adj prescribed

prélèvement m de sang/de

date f prescrite prescribed date

selles/d’urine blood/stool/

dose f prescrite prescribed dose

urine sample

présentation f presentation

prélever v un échantillon to take a sample

(child delivery position) présentation f par la tête/par

prélever v un organe to

le siège head/breech position

remove an organ prématuré(e) adj premature

at childbirth préservatif (masculin) m

premiers soins mpl first aid prendre to take

condom préservatif (feminin) m female

prendre froid to catch cold

condom; vaginal contraceptive

préopératoire adj preoperative

device

préparation f preparation

pression f artérielle blood

(treatment) of patient before investigation or surgery préparation f magistrale

pressure prévention f prevention priapisme m priapism

magistral(devised and specially made-up) medicine, on

(persistent erection) primaire adj primary (of

prescription prépuce m foreskin

symptoms) prion m prion (proteinous

presbyacousie f decline in

infection particle: associated

hearing (with age) presbyacousie f précoce

with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) pris(e) adj affected; taken gorge f prise hoarse throat

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FRENCH – ENGLISH prompt(e) adj speedy

nez m pris stuffy nose

prompt rétablissement m

prise f de sang blood sample;

speedy recovery

the taking of a blood sample

pronation f pronation (forearm

processus m infectieux

or hand)

symptoms and consequences of infection processus m cancéreux

pronostic m prognosis pronostic m réservé reserved prognosis

cancerous growth processus m xiphoïde xiphoid

prophylaxie f prophylaxis (preventive treatment)

process (cartilage below the sternum)

propriétés fpl properties

produit m product produit m désinfectant

(characteristics) propriétés fpl thérapeutiques

disinfectant produit m pharmaceutique

therapeutic properties prostate f prostate gland cancer m de la prostate

pharmaceutical product produit du confort médical medical pain-relieving product

prostate cancer prostatectomie f prostatectomy

produit m sanguin blood

(partial/total prostrate gland

product (red corpuscles, platelets)

removal) prostatique adj relating to the

produit m bio organic product

prostate gland

produit m diététique health-

adénome m prostatique

food product

benign tumour of the prostate

progestérone f progesterone

se faire opérer v de la prostate to have a prostate

(steroid hormone in the uterus) prolapsus m prolapse (slipping

operation

forward/down of a part/organ

prostatite f prostatitis

of body)

protection f contre les

utérin m (womb) prolapse

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS protection f maternelle et

psoriasis m psoriasis (skin

infantile health care for mothers and young children

condition) psy (abbreviation for

protège-slip m panty liner

psychanalyste, psychiatre,

(se) protéger v to protect

etc.)

oneself protéine f protein

psychanalyse f psychoanalysis psychanalyste m/f

prothèse f prosthesis prothèse f acoustique hearing aid prothèse f auditive hearing aid

psychoanalyst psychiatre m/f psychiatrist psychiatrie f psychiatry psychiatrique adj psychiatric

prothèse f de la hanche hip

trouble m psychiatrique

replacement

psychiatric disorder

prothèse f mammaire breast

hôpital m psychiatrique

prosthesis prothèse f valvulaire artificial (heart) valve

mental/psychiatric hospital psychologie f psychology psychologique adj

prothrombine f prothrombotic

psychological

substance in blood which aids

psychologue m/f psychologist

coagulation

psychométrique adj

prurit m pruritus (severe

psychometric (divination

itching)

quality or feature)

prurit m anal anal pruritus

tests mpl psychométriques

(severe anal itching) psittacose f psittacosis (contagious bird disease) psoas m (muscle psoas-

psychometric tests psychopathe m/ f psychopath psychopathe adj psychopathic psychopathie f psychopathy

iliaque) iliopsoas muscle (one

psychose f psychosis

of two muscles which flex the

psychose f maniacodépressive

hip joint)

manic depression 154


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FRENCH – ENGLISH purgatif m purge; purgative

psychosomatique adj psychosomatic (of physical

purgatif -ive adj purgative

illness caused or worsened by

purgation f purgation; purge; purgative

mental stress) psychothérapie f psychotherapy (often abbrev. to thérapie f) psychotrope m and adj sedative

purge f purge; purgative purger v to purge purificateur m d’air air

puberté f puberty pubien(ne) adj pubic

steriliser purpura m purpura (purple skin

pubis m pubis poils mpl du pubis pubic hair puéricultrice f paediatric nurse in a hospital; nursery nurse

rash) purulent(e) adj containing pus pus m pus pustule f pustule

puériculture f paediatric care;

pustulose f pustulosis

infant care; nursery nursing

puvathérapie f PUVA

puerpéral -e adj puerperal

treatment/therapy (with UV

(caused by childbirth) fièvre f puerpérale puerperal

rays) pyélite f pyelitis (inflammation

fever (postnatal fever due to uterine infection)

of the pelvis) pyélonéphrite f inflammation

pulmonaire adj pulmonary

of the kidney and pelvis

pulpe f dentaire dental pulp

pylore m pylorus (stomach

(physiological tissue inside

opening to small intestine) rétrécissement m du pylore

tooth) pulsation f pulsation; (heart/

pylorus stricture (condition in

artery) beat pulvérisateur m spray;

babies) pyloroplastie f operation to

vaporiser

widen a stricture of the pylorus

pulvérisation f spraying pupille f pupil (eye) 155


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS syndrome m de la queue de

pyorrhée f alvéolaire

cheval symptoms caused by

pyorrhoea (shrinking of gums

crushed nerve cluster at end of

and loosening of teeth) pyramidal(e) adj relating to

spinal cord queue f du pancréas end of the

spinal cord nervous system syndrome m pyramidal

pancreas Quick, temps m de blood test

paralysis of half the body pyrogène adj pyrogenic

measuring rate of coagulation quinine f quinine

(producing body heat or fever)

Quinke, œdème m de

pyrosis m pyrosis (gastric acid

oedematous allergic reaction

return in the throat)

(with swollen face and possibly QI (abbreviation of quotient

the throat) quinte f de toux coughing fit

intellectuel) IQ (see below)

quotient m intellectuel


intelligence quotient (IQ)

(femoral) quadriceps (the fourheaded thigh muscle) quadriplégie f quadriplegia

rachialgie f rachialgy (spinal

(paralysis of all four limbs) quarantaine f quarantine

column pain) rachis m rachis (spinal/vertebral

mettre v en quarantaine to quarantine; to put into

column) rachitique adj rachitic;

quarantine

concerning a rickets sufferer

quarantenaire adj quarantine

être v rachitique to have

quatrième âge m over-75 age

rickets

group queue f de cheval ‘pony tail’

rachitisme m rickets; rachitis racine f dentaire tooth root

nerve cluster at end of spinal

racine f nerveuse nerve root

cord

racler v to scrape

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FRENCH – ENGLISH se racler v la gorge to clear

radiologie f radiology

one’s throat

radiologie f interventionnelle

radial(e) adj of/concerning

radiology used to visually

radius bone

follow path of small

artère f radiale artery running

instruments in the body

along the radius

radiologue/radiologiste m/f

radiation f radiation radiation f ionisante ionising

radiologist radioscopie f radioscopy (X-ray examination of objects opaque

radiation radical m libre free (unchanging) radical (element/

to light) radiothérapeute m/f radiotherapist

atom forming part of a chemical compound)

radiothérapie f radiotherapy

radiculaire adj relating to nerve

(radiation treatment)

root

radius m radius (arm bone)

conflit m disco-radiculaire

rage f rabies

spinal-cord nerve trapped by a

vaccination f antirabique

slipped disc

antirabies vaccination

radiesthésie f power of

rage f de dents toothache

divination (using pendulum to

raideur f stiffness

locate body area affected)

raideur f de la nuque stiff neck

radioactif -ive adj radioactive

raie f des fesses posterior rugae

radioactivité f radioactivity radiographie f radiography; X-

(cleft between the buttocks) râle m rale (abnormal breathing

ray photography passer v une radiographie to

sound) ralentissement m slowing

have an X-ray taken

down (physical or organ

radiographier to X-ray

functions)

se faire radiographier to

ramollir v to soften

have an X-ray taken

ramollissement m softening 157


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS virage m d’une cuti-réaction

ramollissement m cérébral

positive reaction to a skin test

stroke rappel m booster (injection) RAS (rien à signaler) nothing

(symptoms are present) réaction f immunitaire body’s natural defence reaction

to report (on test results, etc.) raser v to shave rasoir m mécanique/de sûreté

process réadaptation f physique physical rehabilitation

safety razor rasoir m jetable disposable

réadapter v to readjust; to rehabilitate

razor rate f spleen

réanimateur m resuscitator;

raviver v to reopen (cut, etc.) Raynaud, syndrome m de

respirator réanimation f resuscitation

Raynaud’s syndrome (poor

être v en réanimation to be

blood circulation)

in intensive care

rayon m de vision line of

service m de la réanimation

vision/of sight rayon m ionisant ionising

intensive care unit réanimer/ranimer v to

radiation rayon m laser laser beam

resuscitate recentrage m restoration (of

rayonnant(e) adj spreading

dislocated bone/joint to its

rayonnement m infrarouge

proper position)

infrared radiation rayonnement m ultraviolet ultraviolet radiation rayons mpl gamma gamma

réceptivité f susceptibility (to) récessif -ive adj receding receveur –euse m/f recipient receveur –euse m/f universel(le) universal

rays; radiation réaction f reaction

recipient

cuti-réaction f skin test

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FRENCH – ENGLISH rectoscopie f rectoscopy


(internal examination of the

diagnostic investigations (blood

rectum with rectoscope)

tests, observation)

rectum m rectum

rechute f relapse

récupération f recovery;

avoir/faire v une rechute to

recuperation

have a relapse

récupérer v to recover; to

rechuter v to relapse récidivant(e) adj recurring

recuperate recurrent(e) adj recurrent

(after complete recovery)

réductible adj fracture which

récidive f recurrence (of an

can be reduced/set

illness)

réduction f setting/reduction of

récidiver v to recur récidivité f recurring nature

fracture réduire v une facture to set/

recoudre v to stitch up again/to put stitches back in (wound);

reduce a fracture rééducation f rehabilitation;

to stitch back up (after operation)

physiotherapy

recouvrer v to recover; to regain

centre m de rééducation

(sight/view)

rehabilitation centre

rectal(e) adj rectal

exercice m de rééducation

rectite f inflammation of the

physiotherapeutic exercise faire v de la rééducation to

rectum recto-colite f simultaneous

undergo/have rehabilitation

inflammation of rectum and colon

therapy rééducation f de la parole

recto-colite f hémorragique

speech therapy

with bleeding from large

rééduquer v to rehabilitate

intestine

réflexe m ostéo-tendineux

rectoscope m rectoscope

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS réhydratation f moisturising

réflexe m palpébral blinking

(skin)

reaction

rehydrater v (se) to rehydrate

réflexologie f reflexology

(oneself); to moisturise (skin)

(massage through reflex points)

rein m kidney

reflux m reflux (return of liquid

rein m artificiel dialysis

in the body) reflux m hépato-jugulaire

machine; kidney machine

blood reflux from liver to

avoir v mal aux reins to have

jugular vein

backache

reflux m vésico-urétéral urine

tour m de reins sprained/

reflux from bladder to kidneys

strained back

refroidissement m chill

rejet m rejection (of graft/

attraper v un refroidissement to catch a chill régénération f regeneration (tissues/cells) régénérateur –trice adj

transplant) relaxant m relaxant relaxant(e) adj relaxing relaxation f relaxation remaniement m modification

regenerative régime m diet

(of organ, following illness) remboursement m refund;

régime m amaigrissant slimming diet

reimbursement remède m remedy; medicine;

suivre v un régime to be on a diet

ointment remède m hémorroïdaire

région f area of the body région f lombaire lumbar area

ointment for haemorrhoids rémission f remission;

règles fpl period; menstruation réglisse f liquorice

abatement rémittent(e) adj remittent

regonfler v to swell up again régression f regression

(abates from time to time) remnographie f (using

régurgitation f regurgitation

résonance f magnétique 160


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FRENCH – ENGLISH nucléaire) 3D electro-

respiration f artificielle artificial respiration

magnetic medical imagery exam

respiration f assistée assisted

remontant m tonic (booster); antidepressant

ventilation respiration f bruyante/

remplaçant(e) m/f locum; replacement

sifflante wheezing respiratoire adj respiratory appareil m respiratoire

rénal(e) adj renal défaillance f/insuffisance f

respiratory tract

rénale renal/kidney failure

arrêt m respiratoire

insuffisance f rénale aiguë

respiratory failure

acute renal/kidney failure

kinésithérapie f respiratoire

repérage f location (of lesion)

breathing exercises

réplétion f repletion (e.g. of

système m respiratoire

stomach)

respiratory system

(se) reposer v to rest

respirer to breathe

résection f resection (surgical

respirer v avec difficulté to

removal of section/part of organ) résidence f médicalisée nursing home

have difficulty breathing respirez imp breathe in rester v to stay; to remain rester v éveillé to keep/stay

résorber v to reabsorb (liquid/ surgical thread)

awake rester v sans bouger/sans rien

résoudre v to resolve (remove

dire to stay/remain motionless/

tumour etc.) respirateur m artificel

silent rester v dans la gorge to stick

respirator; ventilator respiration f breathing;

in the throat rester v handicapé(e) à vie to

respiration

be handicapped for life y rester v (colloquial) to die 161


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS rhésus m positif/négatif rhesus

(se) rétablir v to recuperate rétention f retention

(Rh) positive/negative (blood

rétine f retina

group)

rétinite f retinitis (retina

facteur rhésus m rhesus or Rh factor

inflammation)

rhinite f rhinitis (inflammation

rétinite f pigmentaire

of nose)

pigmentary retinitis (congenital

rhinopharyngite f

condition leading to blindness) rétinopathie f retinal diseases

rhinopharyngitis (sore nose and throat)

(other than retinitis) rétrécissement m contraction

rhumatismal adj rheumatic

(muscle, retina); shrinking;

rhumatisme m rheumatism

stricture (narrowing of canal/

rhumatisme m articulaire articular rheumatism (in the

duct in body) rétrécissement m aortique

joints) rhumatisme m chronique

(RA) narrowing of aortic

polyarticulaire rheumatoid

(heart) valve rétrécissement m mitral (RM) narrowing of mitral (heart)

arthritis rhumatisme m déformant

valve rétroversé(e) adj retroverted (e.g. of the womb) rétrovirus m retrovirus

polyarthritis rhumatoïde adj rheumatoid rhumatologie f rheumatology rhumatologiste m/f

(including the Aids virus)

rheumatologist

rêve m dream

rhume m cold

révulsif -ive adj revulsive

rhume m chronique catarrh

révulsion f revulsion

rhume m de cerveau head cold

(counterirritation treatment)

rhume m des foins m hay fever rhume m de hanche temporary swelling of hip area and 162


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FRENCH – ENGLISH ruban m de tissu adhésif

feverous condition affecting

adhesive tape

children

rubéole f German measles

riboflavine f riboflavin (vitamin

rupture f rupture

B)

rupture f tendineuse rupture

ride f wrinkle rigidité f cadavérique rigor

or tearing of a tendon rythme m du coeur heart rate

mortis romarin m rosemary (tonic)

rythme m cardiaque rate of

ronflement m snoring

heartbeat

ronfler to snore rosacée f rosacea (red acne)

saccharine f saccharin

roséole f roseola (rosy rash)

saccharose m saccharose;

Risser, score/test de m Risser’s

sucrose sacrum m sacrum (bone

growth chart (from birth to maturity)

between the two hip bones) sage-femme f midwife

RLS (abbreviation of restless legs syndrome m) restless legs

saignée f bleeding; blood letting

syndrome

saignement m bleeding

RM (abbreviation of

saignement m de nez nose bleed

rétrécissement mitral m) see

temps m de saignement

above

bleeding time before coagulation

rotateur m rotator (muscle) coiffe f des rotateurs mpl

saigner to bleed saillant(e) adj bulging (when

shoulder muscle tendons

concerning eyes); prominent;

rotateur adj rotative (muscle)

protruding

rotule f patella; kneecap

salive f saliva

rougeole f measles

salle f d’examen examination

rougeur m rash; redness; red blotch/patch

room salle f d’hôpital hospital ward

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS sarcoïdose f sarcodosis (disease

salle f d’opération operating

resembling TB)

theatre

sarcome m sarcoma (malignant

salmonelle f salmonella salmonellose f salmonella food

tumour) saturnisme m saturnism (lead

poisoning salpingectomie f salpingectomy (surgical removal of Fallopian

poisoning) saturométrie f oxygen or carbon dioxide level

tubes) salpingite f salpingitis

measurement in the blood

(inflammation of Fallopian

sauge f salvia (healing plant)

tube or the Eustachian [ear]

sauna m sauna

tube)

sauvetage m rescue

sanatorium m sanatorium

cours m de sauvetage life-

sang m blood

saving lessons

dérivés mpl/produits mpl du

savon m soap

sang/produits mpl sanguins

savon m de Marseille

blood derivatives/products (platelets, red corpuscles, etc.)

household soap savon m 100 pour cent végétal

sang m contaminé

100 per cent vegetable content

contaminated blood sanitaires mpl bathrooms;

soap savon m dermatologique

washrooms

dermatological soap

sanitaire adj health; sanitary

savon m de toilette toilet soap

santé f health

savon m pour bébé baby soap

santé f mentale mental health

scabieux -euse adj scabby;

en bonne/mauvaise santé f in good/bad health

affected with mange scalpel m scalpel

sapeur-pompier m fireman

scanner m/scanneur m scanner

saphène f saphena; (saphenous

scanographe m scanner (exclusively medical term)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH sclérose f artérielle hardening

passer v un scanner/ scanographe to have a scan

of the arteries; arteriosclerosis

scapulaire m shoulder blade;

sclérose f en plaques multiple sclerosis

scapula

sclérose f multiple multiple

scapulaire adj scapular ceinture f scapulaire pectoral

sclerosis se scléroser v to become

girdle scarificateur m scarificator

sclerotic sclérotique adj sclerotic

(scalpel for small incisions) scarifier v to scarify

sclérotique f sclera (white of

scarlatine f scarlet fever

the eye) scoliose f scoliosis (curvature of

Scheuermann, maladie de f Scheuermann’s disease

the spine)

(deformation of spinal column)

scoliose f dextroconvexe spine

schistosomiase f bilharzia

curvature to the right scoliose f sinistroconvexe

(‘worms’) schizophrène adj schizophrenic

spine curvature to the left

schizophrénie f schizophrenia

scorbut m scurvy

sciatique f sciatica

scorbutique adj scorbutic

sciatique adj sciatic

(affected with scurvy)

scintigraphie f scintigraphy (2D

scotch-test m scotch test

medical imagery using gamma

(biological test in anal area) scrofule f scrofula (condition

rays) scissure f interhémisphérique

with glandular swellings)

longitudinal fissure of the brain sclérodermie f scleroderma (chronic skin and tissue

scrotal(e) adj scrotal scrotum m scrotum séance f session (exercise,

hardening) sclérose f sclerosis

treatment) sébacé(e) adj sebaceous (fatty: of skin) 165


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS selles fpl stools; motions

glande f sébacée sebaceous

aller v à la selle to have/pass

gland séborrhée f seborrhoea

a motion semence f semence; sperm

(excessive discharge of sebum)

séminal adj seminal (of/

sécable adj divisible or scored (pill, tablet)

concerning semen)

secondaire adj concerning

sénile adj senile

secondary illness caused by a

sénilité f senility

previous one; side-effects of

sénologie f study of the breast

medicine

sénologue m breast specialist

sébum m sebum (sebaceous

sens m sense sensation f sensation

glands secretion) sécheresse f cutanée dryness of

sensibilisation f sensitisation sensibilisé(e) adj sensitised

the skin sécheresse f oculaire dryness of

sensibilité f sensitivity sensitif -ive adj sensitive

the eyes secret m médical medical

sentir v to feel; to smell ne pas se sentir v bien to not

confidentiality sécrétion f secretion

feel well

secteur m part of an organ

septal(e) adj of septum

sédatif m sedative

septum m septum (body

sédatif -ive adj sedative

partition)

sédation f sedation

septicémie f septacemia (septic

sédentaire adj sedentary

poisoning)

sédiment m sediment

septicité f; état m septique

sédimentation f sedimentation

septicity

sein m breast

septique adj septic (fever/

cancer du sein m breast cancer sel de Glauber m Glauber’s salt

bacteria) séquelle f after-effect

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FRENCH – ENGLISH séquelle f indemnisable

sérum m antidiphthérique antidiphtheria serum

consequences which can be sued for

sérum m antitétanique

séquestre m bone fragment (following necrosis)

antitetanus serum sérum m antivenimeux

sérénité f serenity séreuse f membrane (covering

snakebite serum sérum m artificiel/ physiologique physiological

certain organs) séreux -euse adj serous (containing serum) seringue f syringe

serum/salt solution sérum m sanguin blood serum service m (hospital) ward;

seringue f pour injections hypodermic syringe

department service m ambulancier

sérique adj relating to blood serum

ambulance service service m d’accouchement

sérologie f serology; tests for

maternity department; obstetric department

blood disease symptoms séronégatif -ive adj

service m d’obstétrique

seronegative (negative blood test result)

obstetric department service m d’oto-rhino-

séropositif -ive adj seropositive

laryngologie ear, nose and

(positive blood test result) sérotonine f serotonin

throat department service m de cancer cancer

(compound in blood platelets and serum acting as

ward service m de gastro-

neurotransmitter); drug group

entérologie gastro-enterology

aiding sleep and depressive

department

disorders

service m d’imagerie médicale

sérum m serum

medical imagery department

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS shampooing m/shampoing m

service m de maternité

shampoo

maternity ward

shampooing m/shampoing m

service m de pédiatrie

pour bébé baby shampoo

paediatrics ward

shampooing m/shampoing m

service m gériatrique geriatric

traitant fortifiant fortifying

ward service m radiologique X-ray

treatment shampoo shunt m shunt (surgical creation

department serviette f hygiénique sanitary

of alternative passage for blood

towel

circulation)

séton m à mèche seton; surgical

shunt m artério-veineux

cotton for wound drainage

surgical shunt (surgically

seuil m auditif auditory

created passage for blood flow

threshold seuil auditif m de la douleur:

directly from artery to vein) sibilant(e) adj sibilant (hissing/

120 dB auditory pain threshold: 120 decibels (DB)

whistling sound) SIDA m (syndrome

sevrage m weaning

immunodéficitaire acquis)

sevrage m pharmacologique

AIDS (acquired immune

drug substitute (for drug addicts)

deficiency syndrome) siège m complet complete/full

symptômes mpl de sevrage withdrawal symptoms

breech birth presentation siège m décomplété frank

sexe m sex; genitals

(unmistakeable) breech birth

sexologue m/f sex therapist

presentation

sexualité f sexuality

siège m de bain waterproof

sexué(e) adj possessing a sex; sexual

chair for the bath siège m réhausseur booster seat

sexuel(le) adj sexual

(for toilet seats)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH sifflement m whistling/hissing

sirop m pour la toux cough syrup/mixture

(ears) sigmoïde m (abbrev. of colon m sigmoïde) sigmoid colon

soif f thirst soigner to treat illness/patient (se) soigner to take medicine

(penultimate part of large intestine)

soins mpl treatment; care; after-

sigmoïde adj of/concerning

care

sigmoid colon

soins mpl corporels body care

sigmoïdectomie f

soins mpl dentaires dental care

sigmoidectomy (removal of

soins mpl des cheveux hair care

sigmoid colon)

soins mpl de pédicure/du pied

signe m clinique clinical sign signe m de Lachman Lachman’s sign (tibia pulls

chiropody soins mpl des ongles nail care soins mpl intensifs intensive

forward or backward more than normal)

care soins mpl médicaux health/

significatif -ive adj significant silicone f silicon

medical care soins mpl nettoyants cleansing

silicose f silicosis (miners’ lung disease)

treatments soins mpl palliatifs palliative/

sinus m sinus sinus m carotidien carotid

pain alleviating care solaire adj (of) sun crème f solaire suntan cream

sinusitis (swelling of either of two main arteries to the neck

émulsion f solaire suntan

and head)

emulsion

sillon m fissure

huile f solaire suntan oil

sinusite f sinusitis

lotion f solaire suntan lotion

siphon m siphon sirop m antitussif cough mixture/syrup

spray m solaire suntan spray soluté m solution solution f solution 169


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS solution f de continuité

sonder v to probe (wound); to catheterise (bladder)

surgical incision; accidental cut or rupture

sophrologie f relaxation therapy

solution f oculaire eye solution

soporifique adj soporific

solution f de rinçage rinsing

sortie f patient discharge (release

solution solution f de stérilisation

from hospital) souffle m cardiaque cardiac

sterilising solution en solution in solution form

murmur souffle m au cœur heart

sommeil m sleep

murmur

somnambule m/f sleepwalker

souffrant(e) adj unwell

somnambulisme m

souffrir to suffer

sleepwalking somatique adj somatic

soulager to ease; to relieve sourcil m eyebrow

maladie f somatique illness

sourd(e) adj deaf

with physical cause

sous-alimentation f

somnifère m sleeping pill somnolence f drowsiness

malnutrition sous-crépitant adj spluttering

somnoler v to doze son nocif m harmful noise

(sound from lungs) sparadrap m medical adhesive

sondage m probe; catheterisation

tape; plaster sparadrap m microporeux

sonde f probe sonde f d’alimentation feeding tube

microporous adhesive tape spasme m spasm spasme m clonique involuntary

sonde f creuse/à canal central catheter

intense spasms spasmophilie f involuntary

sonde f gastrique stomach tube sonde f urétrale urethral tube

facial and arm spasms spatule f spatula spécialiste m/f specialist 170


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FRENCH – ENGLISH spondylarthrite f ankylosante

spécifique adj characteristically

ankylosing spondylitis

specific (symptom) speculum m speculum (surgical

(inflammation and stiffening of the vertebrae)

inspection instrument)

spondylite f spondylitis

sperme m semen; sperm spermicide m spermicide

(inflammation of a vertebra) spondylopathie f

spermicide adj spermicidal spermogramme m sperm count

spondylopathy (spinal disease) spore f spore (reproductive cell)

and analysis sphincter m sphincter

spray m spray (aerosol/vaporiser)

sphincter m anal anal sphincter

sprue f sprue (tropical disease)

sphygmomanomètre

sputum m spit

m sphygmomanometer

squame f scale (skin); squama

(instrument that measures

squameux -euse adj scaly;

blood pressure)

squamous

sphygmomanomètre m

dermatose f squameuse

électronique de poignet

(scaly) skin disease

wrist sphygmomanometer

squelette f skeleton

spina-bifida m spina bifida

SRAS (syndrome m

spina-bifida m occulta mild

respiratoire aigu sévère)

spina bifida

SARS (severe acute respiratory

spirométrie f measurement

syndrome)

of lungs air capacity (using a

stade m stage (of illness)

spirometer)

stage m course (of treatment)

spironolactone m diuretic

staphylococcie f staphylococcia staphylocoque m

medicine/drug splénectomie f splenectomy

staphylococcus (bacterium,

(surgical removal of the spleen) splénomégalie f oversized

sometimes causing pus formation)

spleen 171


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS stérilité f sterility

staphylococque m doré staphyloccus aureus (grape-like

sternum m sternum

formation)

stéroïde m steroid stéroïde m hormonal steroidal

stase f stasis (stoppage/slowing

hormone

down of circulation of any of

stéthoscope m stethoscope

the body fluids)

stick m stick (cosmetics, cream,

stase f stercorale constipation statines fpl medicines/drugs for

etc.) stigmate m stigma; mark; scar

cholesterol station f thermale spa

stimulateur m cardiaque;

staturo-pondéral(e) adj

stimulateur artificiel

concerning both height and

pacemaker stomacal adj of/concerning the

weight développement m staturo-

stomach stomatite f stomatis

pondéral child’s heightweight development (chart)

(inflammation of the mouth)

stéatopygie f steatopygy

stomatologie f stomatology

(fattiness in female buttocks)

(study of mouth and teeth or

sténose f stenosis (abnormal

their diseases)

narrowing of passage in body)

stomatologue m/f stomatologist

stent m stent (metal tube used to

stomie f stomach bag operation

widen arteries)

strabisme m strabismus (one

steppage m shuffling gait

or both eyes out of normal

stepper m stepping exercise machine stérile adj sterile

position) strapping m support bandage streptocoque m streptococcus

stérilet m intra-uterine coil stérilisateur m steriliser

(bacterium) streptocoque m bêta-

stérilisation f sterilisation

hémolytique streptococcus

stériliser v to sterilise 172


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FRENCH – ENGLISH sudamina m; boutons m de

(causing scarlet fever, acute

chaleur sudamina; heat spots

articular rheumatism)

sudation f perspiration; sweat

streptomycine f streptomycin

sueur f perspiration; sweat

(antibiotic)

suffocation f choking;

stress m stress stressant(e) adj stressful

suffocation

stresser to stress; to put under

avoir v des suffocations to

stress

have choking fits

stretching m stretching

sulfamide m sulphonamide

exercises

(sulphonic acid derivative)

stripping m/éveinage m

supplémenter v une alimentation to balance an

varicose vein removal stromal(e) (pl -aux) adj

unbalanced diet suppositoire m suppository

relating to alimentary canal stupéfiant m drug; narcotic

suppuration f suppuration

stupéfiant(e) adj stupefying

(formation of pus)

stupéfier to stupefy

suppurer v to suppurate

stupeur f stupor

sural(e) adj relating to calf

stylet m stylet; stilette (small

muscle suralimentation f feeding up

probe) subcophose f partial deafness

(therapy); overeating

substitutif m hormonal

suralimenter v to feed up

hormone substitute (post-

(se) suralimenter v to overeat

menopause)

surcharge f pondérale excess

succion f suction; sucking

weight (too much for good

sucette f baby’s dummy;

health) surdi-mutité f deaf-and-

comforter sucre m dans le sang blood

dumbness surdité f deafness

sugar level sucres mpl lents complex sugars

surdosage m overdose

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS symptôme m symptom (change

surdose f overdose surgétique f surgetics

felt by patient) symptôme(s) m actif(s) adj

(computer-aided surgery) surinfection f secondary

active, manifest sign(s) of an illness

infection

synapse f synapse

surmenage m intellectuel

(neurotransmission gap

mental fatigue surmenage m physique

between two nerve cells) syncope f blackout; fainting fit

overexertion surmonter to overcome (illness)

tomber v en syncope to

surpoids m overweight; surplus

blackout; to faint syndrome m syndrome

weight sursiège m; soutien dos

syndrome m d’Asperger

ergonomic seat cover for back

Asperger’s syndrome (atypical

support

personality development)

surveillance f électronique

syndrome m de Down Down’s

electronic monitoring

syndrome

surveillance f médicale

syndrome m du choc toxique (SCT) Toxic Shock Syndrome

medical supervision surveillant(e) m/f head/chief

(TSS) syndrome m

nurse; charge nurse surveillante f générale matron

immunodéficitaire

sustenter v to sustain (with

acquis (SIDA) acquired

food)

immunodeficiency syndrom

suture f suture; seam-like

(AIDS) syndrome m des jambes sans

junction of two bones suturer v to suture; to stitch up

repos (SJSR) restless legs

sycosis f sycosis (facial disease in bearded area)

syndrome (RLS) syndrome m obstructif pulmonaire syndrome due to

174


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FRENCH – ENGLISH difficult passage of air through

système m digestif digestive system

the lungs syndrome m obstructif rénal

système m endocrinien endocrine system (glands)

urine passage difficulty from kidneys to bladder

système m immunitaire

syndrome m occlusif signs of intestinal blockage

immune system système m lymphatique

syndrome m prémenstruel (PMS) premenstrual sydrome

lymphatic system système m nerveux autonome autonomic nervous system

(PMS) syndrome m respiratoire aigu

système m nerveux central

sévère (SRAS) severe acute

central nervous system (brain, spinal cord)

respiratory syndrome (SARS) syndrome de Raynaud

système m nerveux


périphérique peripheral

blood circulation)

nervous system

synergie f synergy

système m parasympathique

synergiste m synergist

parasympathetic nervous

(medicine or organ working

system (from brain to lower

with another) synergiste adj synergistic

spinal cord) système m pileux très

synoviale f synovial membrane (around joints)

développé a lot of body hair système m respiratoire

synovite f synovitis (inflammation of the synovial

respiratory system systémique adj systemic

membrane)

(concerning the whole body)

syphilis f syphilis

maladie f systémique

système m system

systemic illness (illness which

système m cardio-vasculaire

spreads throughout the body,

cardio-vascular system

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS systole f systole (intervals

tache f polychrome adj multi-coloured spot (may be

between heart contractions

beginning of a cancer)

when blood is pumped into arteries)

taches fpl rouges red spots

diastole f diastole (intervals

tachyarythmie f tachyarrythmia

between heart contractions

(irregular heartbeat with fast

when the chambers fill with

bursts)

blood)

tachycardie f tachycardia (abnormally fast heart rate)

tabagique adj concerning

tachycardie f jonctionnelle

tobacco use

heart rate illness due to

intoxication f tabagique

disorder in the heart’s nerve centre

tobacco poisoning dépendance f tabagique

Tai-chi-chuan; Tai-ji-quan m t’ai chi

smoking addiction tabagique f/m chain smoker

taie f leucoma (white opacity in

tabagisme m smoking addiction; nicotine addiction

the cornea) taille f waist/waistline; waist

tabagisme m passif passive

size (clothes)

smoking (inhalation of other

talc m talcum powder

people’s cigarette smoke)

talon m heel

tableau m d’acuité visuelle

tapis m roulant treadmill

sight testing chart tableau m clinique clinical picture (observations) tache f aveugle blind spot

exerciser tampon m swab; pad buffer tampon m hygiénique tampon tamponnement m tamponade;

tache f café-au-lait brown

tamponage (compression of the

mark on skin tache f de naissance birthmark

heart disorder) tapotement m tapotement;

tache f de son strawberry mark

percussion massage 176


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FRENCH – ENGLISH téléradiothérapie f

tapoter v to tap tarse m tarsus (the group of

teleradiotherapy temporal m temporal (temple)

ankle and upper foot bones) os m du tarse tarsal bone

bone température f temperature

tartre m tartar

avoir/faire v de la

tassement m de la colonne vertébrale compression of the

température to have a

spinal column

temperature prendre v la température to

tatouage m tattoo; tattooing taux m level

take (someone’s) temperature temps m de coagulation

taux m de cholestérol cholesterol level

coagulation time

taux m d’alcoolémie amount of

temps m de latence latent/

alcohol in the blood TC (abbreviation of

incubation period temps de saignement bleeding

traumatisme crânien) see below TDM (abbreviation of

time tendon m tendon; sinew tendon m d’Achille Achille’s

tonsodensiométrie) see below

tendon tendinite f tendinitis

tégument m tegument (skin,

(inflammation of the tendon);

body hair) teigne f tinea; ringworm

enthésiopathie f teneur m du sang en alcool

teinture f d’arnica/d’iodine

éthylique alcohol content in

arnica/iodine tincture téléradiographie f teleradiography (X-rays from a

blood tenir v to keep; to stock tenir v hors de la portée et de

certain distance for increased

la vue des enfants keep out of

precision)

children’s reach and view

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS tente f tent-like membrane

ténia m/taenia m tapeworm;

adjacent to the cerebellum

taenia

tente f à oxygène oxygen tent

tensiomètre m

tépographie f 3D medical

sphygmomanometer

imagery indicating how organs

(instrument that measures

are functioning

blood pressure) tensiomètre m électronique

tératogène adj teratogenic (of

de poignet electronic, wrist

illnesses/medicines suffered/

sphygmomanometer

taken in early pregnancy which

tension f artérielle blood

can produce malformation in babies)

pressure

terme m term

tension f artérielle diastolique/systolique

accouchement m à terme

diastolic/systolic blood pressure

full-term childbirth accoucher v avant terme to

tension f intraoculaire/ oculaire intraocular blood

give birth prematurely terrain m body susceptible to

pressure tension f montée/baissée

illnesses

raised/lowered blood pressure

tertiaire adj tertiary

prendre v la tension to take

test m d’acuité visuelle

blood pressure

eyesight test

souffrir v d’hypertension

test m d’allergie allergy test

to suffer from high blood

test m de grossesse pregnancy

pressure

test

trop de tension f hypertension

test m psychologique

vérifier v la tension to check

psychological test

blood pressure

testicule m testicule

hypertension/hypotension f

testostérone f testosterone

high/low blood pressure

(male hormone) tétanie f tetany (muscle spasm) 178


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FRENCH – ENGLISH thérapeutique f therapeutics;

tétanos m tetanus tête f head

treatment

tête f de l’humérus shoulder

thérapeutique adj therapeutic

end of the humerus bone

substance f thérapeutique

tétine f teat (baby’s bottle);

medicine thérapeutiques fpl diverses

dummy donner v à téter à un bébé to

therapeutics/treatments

breast-feed a baby

(classed as alternative/non-

tétracycline f tetracyline (type of antibiotic) tétralogie f de Fallot Fallot’s

conventional medicine) thérapie f therapy thérapie f de groupe group therapy

congenital heart-valve malformation

thérapie f génique gene

tétraplégique m/f and adj quadriplegic; tetraplegic

therapy thérapie f institutionnelle

(person with total limb

institutional therapy (treatment

paralysis)

over a period of time in a

thalamus m thalamus (darker

psychiatric home) suivre v une thérapie to

tissues of forebrain) thalassothérapie f

follow/take course of treatment

thalassotherapy; sea-water

thermalisme m water cures

therapy

thermoformage m thermal

thalassémie f thalassemia

compression moulding

(illness at birth due to lack of red corpuscles) théâtre m d’opérations

(chiropodist’s false soles, etc.) thermomètre m thermometer thermomètre m à infrarouges

operating theatre théophylline f tea alkaloid

infrared thermometer thermomètre m à maxima

with diuretic and dilation (of

et minima maximum and

bronchial tubes) properties

minimum thermometer 179


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS tiroir m du genou anterior

thermomètre m à mercure/ alcool mercury/alcohol

drawer sign of knee (tibia pulls

thermometer

forward or backward more

thermomètre m électronique

than normal) tissu m tissue

electronic thermometer

tissu m adipeux fatty tissue

thermomètre m médical

tissu m cicatriciel scar tissue

clinical thermometer

tissu m conjonctif connective

thermothérapie f

tissue

thermotherapy (heat treatment)

tissu m épithélial epithelial

thorax m thorax thoractomie f operation to open

tissue (body and digestive tract

stomach thrombine f thrombin (causes

tissue) tissu m musculaire muscular

blood clotting)

tissue

thrombose f thrombosis

tissu m osseux bone tissue

thrombose f coronarienne

titane m titanium (used in

coronary thrombosis

prostheses)

thymique adj thymic (of/

toise f height gauge/chart

concerning the thymus)

tolérance f tolerance (to

thymus m thymus (neck gland)

treatment or to receptivity of

thyroïde f thyroid

graft)

thyroïde adj thyroid

tolérer v to tolerate

tibia m tibia (shin bone)

tomber v to fall

tic m tic

tomber v dans le coma to fall

timbre m transdermique medicated skin plaster/patch

into a coma tomber v dans les pommes

(such as nicotine patch)

(informal) to faint/pass out

tirer v la langue to put the

tomographie f tomography (3D

tongue out

medical imagery/scanning)

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FRENCH – ENGLISH toxicologie f toxicology

tomodensitométrie f scanning

toxicologue m/f toxicologist

(of body) tonicité f (body) tone; tonicity;

(poison specialist) toxicomane m/f drug addict

muscle elasticity tonique m tonic

toxicomane adj drug-addicted

tonique adj tonic

toxicomanie f drug addiction

tonsille f tonsil

toxine f toxin (produced by

tonsillite f; amygdalite f

living organism) toxique adj toxic

tonsillitis tonsillectomie f tonsillectomy

toxoplasmose f toxiplasmosis

(surgical removal of tonsils)

(parasitical infection)

topique m and adj local/topical

trac m patient’s pre-operation or

(medicine/pain/anaesthetic)

pre-examination nerves

torsion f torsion

trace f scar; mark; very small

torticolis m torticollis; wryneck; stiff neck

amount (biology) trachéal(e) adj tracheal (of/

toucher m rectal/vaginal rectal/vaginal finger probe

concerning the windpipe) trachée-artère f; trachée f

tourista f tourist’s diarrhoea tourniquet m tourniquet

windpipe trachéite f windpipe

tousser to cough toux f cough; coughing

inflammation trachéotomie f; intubation f

toux f du fumeur smoker’s cough

trachéale tracheotomy trachome m trachoma (eye

toux f grasse loose cough toux f nerveuse nervous cough

infection) tractus m tract (area of an organ

toux f sèche dry cough toxémie f toxaemia; blood poisoning; increased blood

or body system) traitement m treatment traitement m adjuvant

pressure in pregnancy

secondary treatment 181


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS transpiration f perspiration;

traitement m ambulatoire

sweat

outpatient treatment

transplantation f

traitement m dentaire dental

transplantation; transport

treatment

transplantation f cardiaque/

traitement m d’entretien

du rein heart/kidney transplant

sustaining treatment (to

transplanter v to transplant

consolidate the cure)

transposition f congenital

traitement m palliatif palliative/pain-relieving

malformation of an organ;

treatment (for the terminally

operation to displace the

ill)

extremity of a tendon, artery,

traiter v to treat

etc.

tranchées fpl colic; gripes

trauma m trauma

tranchées fpl utérines postnatal

traumatique adj traumatic

pain tranquille adj calm

traumatisme m traumatism traumatisme crânien m cranial

tranquillisant m tranquilliser tranquillisant(e) m/f and adj soothing; tranquillising

trauma travail m childbirth; labour traversin m bolster (for neck,

transfuser v to transfuse transfusion f sanguine blood

head, back support) tremblement m trembling;

transfusion transgénique adj transgenic

shaking trembler v to tremble; to shake;

(such as foodstuff with

to shiver

genetically modified animal or

trémor m trembling

vegetable content)

trémulation f tremor

transit m intestinal digestion;

trépan m surgical bore for

intestinal transition

trepanation

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FRENCH – ENGLISH trépanation f trepanation

trouble m trophique organ/

(surgical opening of bone, esp.

tissue malfunction through

skull)

oxygen deficiency and

trépied m méningitique the three symptoms of meningitis

malnourishment trouble m de la vision eyesight

triceps m triceps tricostéril m sterile compress

trouble trouble m

trisomie 21 f trisomy 21;

musculosquelettique repetitive strain injury

Down’s syndrome trisomique f person with

trousse f de premier secours first-aid kit

Down’s syndrome triglycéride m trigylceride (fat

trousse f à pharmacie first-aid kit

compounds in the blood) trithérapie f three

trousse f de premier soins

complementary medicines as treatment

first-aid kit trousse f d’urgence first-aid

trompe de Fallope f Fallopian tube

box tubage m intubation; surgical

tronc m trunk trouble m disorder

introduction of a cannula tubaire adj tubal (relating to

trouble du caractère m personality disorder trouble m fonctionnel

Fallopian tube) tube m digestif alimentary canal tubercule m tubercle (small

functional disorder

rounded protuberance or

trouble m du langage speech difficulty

swelling) tuberculeux -euse adj

trouble m obsessionnel

tuberculous; tubercular

compulsif obsessive

tuberculose f tuberculosis

compulsive disorder

tuméfaction f tumefaction; swelling/puffing up 183


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS tumeur f tumor

urée f urea (nitrogenous

tympan m eardrum typhoïde f; fièvre f typhoïde

compound in urine) urémie f uraemia (raised blood

typhoid; typhoid fever

level in nitrogeneous waste

typhus m typhus

compounds) uretère m ureter (urine canal

ulcération f ulceration ulcère m ulcer

from kidney to bladder) urètre m urethra (urine

ulcère m de l’estomac peptic

discharge duct from the

ulcer; gastric ulcer ulcère m du duodénum

bladder) urétéral(e) adj ureteral (of/

duodenal ulcer ulcère m variqueux varicose

concerning the ureter) urétral(e) adj urethral (of/

ulcer ulcérer v to ulcerate

concerning the uretha) urgence f emergency

ulcéreux -euse adj festering

service m des urgences

(wound); ulcerated ulna m ulna (arm bone)

casualty; casualty department urgence f médicale medical

ultraviolet(te) adj ultraviolet rayonnement m ultraviolet

emergency uricémie f uric acid level in

ultraviolet radiation

blood

faire v des séances

urine f urine

d’ultraviolets to have sunbed

urogénital(e) adj urogenital

sessions

urologie f urology (study of the

ultrason m ultrasound ultrasonique adj ultrasonic

urinary system) urographie f intraveineuse

uncarthrose f neck vertebrae

intravenous X-ray of kidneys

arthrosis uncus m hook-formed bone

and urinary tracts urticaire f urticaria; nettle rash;

unité f ward; unit

hives 184


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FRENCH – ENGLISH usage m externe external use

vacciner v to vaccinate (se) faire vacciner v to have a

(à) usage m unique single-use utérus m uterus; womb uvée f uveal tract (pigmented

vaccination vache folle, maladie f de la mad cow disease

layer of the eye)

vagal(e) adj vagal (relating to vaccin m vaccine vaccin m anti-variolique small pox vaccine vaccin m BCG BCG (Baccus

vagus: a cranial nerve) vagin m vagina vaginal(e) adj vaginal vaginité f inflammation of the

Calmette-Guérin ) vaccine vaccin m contre la

vagina vagotomie f surgery to the vagal

coqueluche pertussis vaccine; anti-whooping cough vaccine vaccin m contre la rubéole

nerve vaisseau m (body) duct or canal vaisseau m capillaire capillary

rubella/German measles vaccine

(blood vessel type) vaisseau m éclaté burst blood

vaccin m contre la diphtérie/ le tétanos/la poliomyélite

vessel vaisseau m lymphatique lymph

diphtheria/tetanus/ poliomyelitis vaccine

vessel vaisseau m sanguin blood

vaccin m contre la grippe flu vaccine vaccin m contre l’hépatite A

vessel (general term) valériane f valerian (sedative) valeurs f usuelles normal

hepatitis A vaccine vaccin m contre l’hépatite B hepatitis B vaccine vaccin m contre la tuberculose f TB vaccine

amounts valga adj out-turned (limb) valve f valve valve f cardiaque heart valve valvulaire adj concerning the

vaccination f vaccination

heart valves 185


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS vasodilatateur -trice adj

atteinte f valvulaire

vasodilating (causing dilatation

deterioration of heart valves valvule f valve allowing blood

of blood vessels) vasodilatateur m bronchique

flow in one direction valvulopathie f heart valve

product which aids dilation of bronchial tubes

disease vaporisateur m spray; atomiser

vasodilatation f vasodilation

vaporisateur m d’eau

végétalien(ne) adj vegan

thermale spa water spray/

végétalisme m veganism

atomiser

végétarien(ne) adj vegetarian

varice f varicose vein; varix

végétarisme m vegetarianism

varicelle f chickenpox

végétations fpl adénoïdes

varicocèle f expansion/widening of scrotum veins variole f smallpox

adenoids veine f vein veine f cave vena cava (into the

vascularisé(e) adj vascular (containing blood vessels) vase m de lit; vase m de nuit bedpan; chamberpot

heart) veine f coronaire coronary vein veine f jugulaire jugular vein veine f porte portal vein (to the

vasectomie f vasectomy vaseline® f vaseline®

liver) veine f pulmonaire pulmonary

vasoconstricteur m vasoconstrictor (agent causing

vein veineux -euse adj venous retour m veineux blood return

constriction of blood vessels) vasoconstricteur -trice adj causing constriction of blood

mechanism (to the heart) vélo m d’appartement exercise

vessels vasoconstriction f vasoconstriction

bike vélo m d’intérieur exercise bike vénérien(ne) adj venereal

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FRENCH – ENGLISH maladies fpl vénériennes

verge f penis

venereal diseases

vergeture f stretch mark vermifuge m vermifuge (expels

venin m venom venimeux -euse adj venimous

intestinal worms) verrue f wart

ventilation f artificielle/ assistée artificial/assisted

verrue f plantaire verruca

ventilation

vertébral(e) adj vertebral vertèbre f vertebra (pl -ae)

ventilation f respiratoire

vertèbres fpl cervicales cervical

respiratory ventilation ventiler to ventilate (oxygenate

vertebrae vertèbres fpl dorsales dorsal

the blood or admit/propel air into the lungs)

vertebrae

Ventoline® f Ventoline® (spray,

vertèbres fpl lombaires lumbar

syrup, or ampoule injection to counter asthma) ventouse f cupping glass

vertebrae vertébré m vertebrate vertex m vertex (crown of the

(applied to skin for counterirritation treatment)

head) vertige m dizziness; vertigo;

ventral(e) adj relating to

giddiness avoir v des vertiges to suffer

stomach ventre m stomach; abdomen avoir/prendre v du ventre

from vertigo vertigineux -euse ad

to have/to be getting a paunch/ tummy

vertiginous vésical(e) adj concerning the

ventriculaire adj ventricular insuffisance f ventriculaire

bladder vésication f vesicatory (eruption

ventricular insufficiency ventricule m ventricle (body cavity or organ hollow)

of blisters) vésicatoire adj vesicatory vésicule f vesicle (fluid-filled

ver m solitaire tapeworm

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS virologie f virology (study of

vésicule f biliaire gall bladder vésicules fpl génitales genital

viruses) virus m virus

blisters/warts

virus m de

vésicules fpl séminales seminal

l’immunodéficience f

vesicles vespéral(e) adj evening (of

humaine (VIH) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

symptoms, etc.) vessie f urinary bladder

visage m face

vestibule m vestibule (channel/

viscéral(e) adj visceral (relating

chamber leading to another;

to the body’s principal interior

part of the mouth outside the

organs) viscères mpl viscera (organs)

teeth) vestibule m de l’oreille

vision f eyesight; vision vision f double double vision

interne inner ear cavity vibrations fpl vibrations

vitaliseur m vitaliser

vibromasseur m vibrator

visualiser to make visible (using

vieillesse f old age

med. equipment)

vieillissement m ageing

vitalité f vitality

vignette f medicine price

vitamine f vitamin

sticker (used for social security

comprimé m de vitamines

reimbursement)

vitamin tablet/pill

VIH m (abbreviation of virus

alimentation f riche/pauvre

de l’immunodéficience f

en vitamines food rich/poor

humaine) see below

in vitamins

viol m rape

vitaminé(e) adj with added

virémie f virus in the blood

vitamins

virilisation f virilism (abnormal

vitesse f de sédimentation

development of secondary male

globulaire red corpuscle

characteristics)

sedimentation speed

188


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FRENCH – ENGLISH vitiligo m vitiligo (skin de-

voûte f palatine/du palais roof

pigmentation)

of the mouth; hard palate

voie f duct; tract

voûte f plantaire arch of the

voie f biliaire biliary duct

foot

voie f lacrymale tear duct

VS f (globulaire) (abbrev. of

par voie f buccale/orale

vitesse de sédimentation

orally

globulaire) red corpuscle

par voie f nasale/rectale

sedimentation speed

through the nose/rectum (for

vue f eyesight; vision

administration of medicine)

vulve f vulva

par voie f transvaginale

vulvite f vulvitis (inflammation

through the vagina voies fpl urinaires urinary tract

of the vulva) vulvo-vaginite f inflammation

voile m au poumon shadow on

of the vulva and vagina

the lung voiture f pour handicapé

water-closet m (WC) toilet;

invalid car

WC

volumétrie f measurement of

Wolff-Parkinson-White,

volumes (in certain organs)

syndrome m de Wolff-

volumétrie f vésicale

Parkinson-White syndrome

prémictionnelle measured

(sudden bursts of rapid

amount of urine in full bladder

heartbeats)

volvulus m volvulus; twisted (blocked) intestine

xanthome m xanthoma (skin

vomi m vomit

disease)

vomir v to vomit vomissement m vomiting; vomit

yeux mpl eyes yeux mpl battus dark or black

voûte f crânienne dome of the

rings under the eyes

skull; vault of the cranium 189


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS zona m /herpès zoster m shingles; herpes zosta zona m ophtalmique shingles affecting eye and part of the face zoonose f zoonosis (disease transmissible from animals to man) zoopsie f zoopsy (hallucinations of seeing animals, associated with drugs and heavy drinking) zostérien(ne) adj of/concerning shingles/herpes zosta zygote m zygote (cell formed by union of two sexual reproduction cells) zygomatique adj zygomatic arcade f zygomatique zygomatic arch (prominent cheek bone) os m zygomatique zygomatic bone

190


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MEDICAL, HEALTH AND PHARMACY TERMS, PRODUCTS AND PLANTS

TERMES MEDICAUX, DE SANTE ET DE PHARMACIE, PRODUITS ET PLANTES


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Comments and brief explanations, where considered appropriate, are in brackets after the English word or term. As with English translations in the previous section, there may be more than one translation in French. The French masculine m or feminine f gender is given after each noun. abdominal cavity cavité f

2D ultrasound scan écho 2D f 2D X-rays imagerie f

abdominale abductor muscle abducteur m

radiographie

abduction abduction f

3D electro-magnetic medical imagery exam remnographie f

abduction, with patient spreading limb away from

(using résonance f magnétique

body abduction f active

nucléaire)

abduction, with doctor

3D medical imagery indicating how organs are

spreading limb away from

functioning tépographie f

body abduction f passive abduction, with doctor

tomography (3D medical imagery/scanning)

pressing limb away from

tomographie f

patient’s body abduction f

3D ultrasound scan

forcée aberration (abnormal)

échotomographie f

aberration f abnormality anomalie f;

abasia (inability to walk)

difformité f; malformation f

abasie f

abortion avortement m

abatement (of pain, fever);

abortion (morning-after) pill

remission rémission f abbreviations for antibiotic

pilule f abortive; pilule f du

ATB, ATBT

lendemain

abdomen; stomach abdomen m

192


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ENGLISH – FRENCH ab(o)ulia (mental disorder

acne spot bouton m d’acné f

with loss of willpower)

acne cream antiacnéique m

aboulie f

acne, red; rosacea acné f

ab(o)ulia sufferer aboulique f

rosacée; couperose f acromegaly (growth hormone

abrasion écorchure f; érosion f abscess abcès m

disorder causing gigantism)

abscess of the liver abcès m du

acromégalie f acoumetry (hearing

foie

evaluation) acoumétrie f

abstention (from food) jeûne m absorption absorption f

active actif -ive adj

accommodation (automatic

acupuncture acupuncture f

focussing function of the

acute aigu(ë) adj

eyes) accommodation f

acuteness acuité f

accumulation (for example of

Adam’s apple pomme f d’Adam

fatty deposits) accumulation f

adhesion (of two body parts),

ache douleur f ache, to all over avoir v mal partout

abnormal adhérence f addiction (drug) dépendance f addiction specialist

aches and pains courbatures f Achille’s tendon tendon m

addictologue f Addison’s disease (progressive anaemia, weakness and

d’Achille aching douloureux –euse adj

bronzing discolouration

achondroplasia (hereditary

of skin) maladie f d’Addison;

bone growth reduction) achondroplasie f

maladie bronzée f adenitis (swelling of lymph

acidity acidité f acidosis (blood with high

nodes) adénite f adenoids végétations fpl

acidity) acidose f acne, childhood/adolescence

adénoïdes adenoids, surgical removal of

acné f juvénile

adénoïdectomie f 193


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS adduction (action of closing

after-effect (consequences

limbs to body) adduction f

which can be sued for)

adductor muscle adducteur m adhesive plaster pansement m

séquelle f indemnisable after-hours (duty) pharmacy pharmacie f de garde

adhésif adhesive tape, medical

after-sun lotion lotion f aprèssoleil

sparadrap m adhesive tape, microporous sparadrap m microporeux

ageing vieillissement m agglutination (clumping of bacteria, etc.) agglutination f

adiposity (excess body fat) adiposité f

agglutinin (antibody

adrenal gland (which secrets

etc. causing clumping)

adrenaline) glande f surrénale adrenalin adrénaline f

agglutinine f AIDS (acquired immune

adolescence acne acné f

deficiency syndrome) SIDA,

juvénile

sida m (Syndrome d’Immuno

advise, to conseiller v aerocoly (excessive air in

Déficience Acquise) Aids screening dépistage m du

large intestine) aérocolie f aerogastria (excessive air in stomach) aérogastrie f aerophagy (temporary excess air in stomach) aérophagie f aerosol can bombe f aérosol

sida m air embolism embolie f gazeuse air steriliser purificateur m d’air agoraphobia agoraphobie f albinism albinisme m albumin (protein in egg-

affected (by illness) atteint(e);

white, blood, milk) albumine

pris(e) adj afterbirth placenta m

f albuminuria (abnormal

after-care post-cure f; soins m

protein count in urine)

after-effect séquelle f

albuminurie f alcohol alcool m 194


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ENGLISH – FRENCH alcohol, amount of in the

alkaloid alcaloïde m

blood alcoolémie f; taux m

allergen allergène m

d’alcoolémie

allergic allergique adj allergy allergie f

alcohol content; containing

allergy (to pollen, animal

alcohol alcoolisé(e) adj

hairs, etc.) atopie f

alcohol content, very low très

allergy allievating

peu alcoolisé(e) alcohol (in blood) test

antiallergique adj allergy medicine (study and

contrôle m d’alcoolémie f

treatment) allergologie f

alcoholic (person) alcoolique

allergy-producing particles

m/f

(in air) pneumallergène m

alcoholic mania délire m

allergy test test m d’allergie f

alcoolique alcoholism alcoolisme m

allergy testing skin injection

alcoholism, treatment for

intradermo-réaction f allopathy (conventional

cure f de désintoxication alcohol specialist alcoologue m

therapeutic method of

algae algues fpl

treatment) allopathie f

-algia (at end of words,

alopecia (temporary, partial or

denoting pain, e.g. in

complete hair loss) alopécie f;

neuralgia) -algie

pelade f

alimentary canal tube m

alpha-blocker alphabloquant m alternative medicine

digestif alimentary canal, of/

(therapy) médecine f

conerning stromal(e) (pl -aux) adj

alternative alveolus (oxygen passage to

alimentary canal and

the blood, in the lungs)

windpipe, cross-over junction between carrefour

alvéole f pulmonaire Alzheimer’s disease maladie f

m laryngé

d’Alzheimer 195


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS ambulance ambulance f

anabolic steroid anabolisant m

ambulance service service m ambulancier amenorrhoea (absence

stéroïdien anaemia anémie f anaesthesia (loss of body part sensitivity) anesthésie f

of menstrual periods) aménorrhée f

anaesthesia, epirudural (lower spinal cord)

amoeba; ameba (tropical parasite) amibe f amoeba/ameba infection

anesthésie f péridurale anaesthesia, general anesthésie f générale

amibiase f ammonia ammoniac m (gas);

anaesthesia, local anesthésie f locale

ammoniaque f (liquid) amnesia amnésie f

anaesthesiology and postoperative reanimation

amnesia (after a stroke) amnésie f antérograde

anesthésiologie f et réanimation

amniocentis (amniotic fluid removal from the womb

f chirurgicale anaesthetic anesthésique m and

of pregnant mothers) amniocentèse f

adj anaesthetist anesthésiste m and

amnion (innermost

f

membrane enclosing the

anal anal(e) adj

embryo) amnios m

anal cleft raie f des fesses

amniotic (of innermost

anal pruritus (severe anal

membrane) amniotique adj amniotic (embryon) fluid liquide m amniotique

itching) prurit m anal anal sphincter sphincter m anal analgesia (absence/relief of

amount (dosage) dosage m amphetamine (stimulant)

pain) analgésie f analgesic; anodyne analgésique

amphétamine f

m and adj; antidouleur adj

amputation amputation f 196


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ENGLISH – FRENCH analgesic (pain reliever)

angioma (usually benign tumour formed by blood

antalgique m

vessels, often a birthmark)

analgesic medicine

angiome m

médicament m analgésique anasarca (excess fluid in body

angiocardiography (X-ray examination of heart)

tissues) anasarque f anaphylactic shock choc m anaphylactique

angiocardographie f angiography (X-ray of veins and arteries) angiographie f

(anatomical) wall paroi f anatomical appendage appendice m anatomical system appareil m

anguish angoisse f ankle cheville f ankle bone (supporting the tibia) astragale m

androgen (male hormone) androgène m

ankylosing spondylitis

androgyne androgyne m

(inflammation and

androsterone (male

stiffening of vertebrae)

hormone) androstérone f aneurism; aneurysm

spondylarthrite f ankylosante ankylosis (difficulty/inability to move a joint) ankylose f

(abnormal swelling of artery) anévrisme m;

anodyne analgésique m and adj

anévrysme m

anomalous irrégulier -ère adj

aneurysmal rupture (life-

anorexia (nervosa) anorexie f

threatening) rupture f d’anévrisme angelica plant angélique f

(mentale) antacid antiacide m anterior drawer sign of

angina pectoris (impairment

knee (tibia pulls forward

of blood vessels in heart)

or backward more than

angine f de poitrine; angor m

normal) tiroir m du genou

angina pectoris sufferer angineux m -euse f 197


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS anticonvulsant

anthelmintic (drug or agent which destroys parasites)

anticonvulsivant(e) adj antidepressant antidépresseur

antihelminthique m and adj anthrax (biological) disease

m; remontant m antidiphtheria serum sérum m

maladie f du charbon m antihistamine (product

antidiphthérique

reducing/preventing

antidiuretic antidiurétique m

allergies) antihistaminique m

antidote antidote m;

antibacterial antibactérien(ne)

contrepoison m antagonists antagonistes fpl

m/f and adj antibiotic antibiotique m and

antiemetic (used to combat side-effects

adj; érythromycine f antibiotics, to be/put on être/

of chemotherapy e.g. vomiting) antiémétique m

mettre v sous antibiotiques fpl antibiotic group closely

and adj

related to penicillin

anti-flu drug médicament m

céphalosporine f

pour état grippal

antibiotic ointment pommade

antifungal antifongique m and

f antibiotique

adj

antibiotics treatment

antigen antigène m antihistamine (esp. to counter

antibiothérapie f anti (blood) platelet

allergies) antihistaminique m

aggregation antiagrégant m

and adj anti-inflammatory anti-

plaquettaire antibody anticorps m

inflammatoire adj

antibody causing clumping of

antimitotic (chemical

bacteria agglutinine f

substance used in

anticoagulant (treatment or

chemotherapy treatment)

substance) anticoagulant m ;

antimitotique f

anticoagulant(e) adj 198


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ENGLISH – FRENCH antistasis (aids circulation)

anti-neoplastic (anticancer medicine) antinéoplasique f

antistase f antitetanus serum sérum m

antioxidant antioxydant m antiperspirant déodorant m

antitétanique antitoxin antitoxine f

antisudoral

antiviral antiviral(e) adj

anti-pollution mask masque m

anuresis/anuria (kidney

anti-pollution

blockage) anurèse f; anurie f

antipyretic (preventing/ reducing fever) antipyrétique;

anus anus m anus infection irritation f anite

fébrifuge adj antipyretic drug or agent

anus, artificial (temporary or permanent) anus m artificiel

antipyrétique m; fébrifuge m anti-rabies injection

aorta (main artery) aorte f aorta rupture dissection f

vaccination f antirabique antiscorbutic (preventing/

aortique

curing scurvy)

aorta X-ray aortographie f

antiscorbutique adj

aortic split (near stomach)

antiseptic antiseptique m and

bifurcation f aortique apex (pointed tip/extremity

adj; bleu de méthylène m antiseptic compress compresse f antiseptique

of lung/heart, etc.) apex m Apgar index (vitality rating

antiseptic cream crème f

of newborn baby) indice m

antiseptique antiseptics (use of) antisepsie f

d’Apgar aphasia (total/partial loss of

antismoking patch/plaster

speech or understanding of

timbre m transdermique

speech due to brain

(tabagisme m)

disease/injury) aphasie f

antispasmodic (medicine:

aphonia (generally

also produced by the body)

temporary, total voice loss)

antispasmodique m and adj

aphonie f 199


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS armpit aisselle f

apnoea (involuntary holding

army medical officer médecin

of breath, especially during sleep) apnées fpl du sommeil

m militaire arnica plant arnica f

apoplectic fit attaque f

aromatherapy (massage using

d’apoplexie

oils and plant extracts)

appendicectomy/ appendectomy (appendix

aromathérapie f arrhythmia (irregular

operation/removal)

heartbeats) arythmie f

appendicectomie f

arterial embolism embolie f

appendicitis appendicite f appendicitis, acute appendicite

artérielle arterial illnesses artériopathie f

f aiguë appendicitis attack crise f

arterial inflammation (due

d’appendicite f

to diabetic condition)

appetite appétit m

artériopathie f diabétique

appliance, medical appareil m

arteriosclerosis (hardening of

apply, to (ointment, etc.)

arteries) sclérose f artérielle;

mettre v; appliquer v

artériosclérose f

aquagym gymnastique f

artery artère f artery, inflammation of

aquatique (aqua-gym) aqueous humour/body (fluid

artérite f

between eye lens and

artery, surgical repair of

cornea) humeur f aqueuse

impaired angioplastie f

arachnoid (middle membrane

artery running along the

around brain and spinal cord) arachnoïde f arch of the foot voûte f plantaire

radius artère f radiale arthritis arthrite f arthritis drug antiarthritique m arthritis of the hip coxarthrose f

arm bras m arm, broken bras m cassé 200


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ENGLISH – FRENCH development) syndrome m

articular rheumatism (in the joints) rhumatisme m

d’Asperger asphyxia asphyxie f

articulaire

asphyxiation étouffement m

articulary crepitation

aspirin acide m acétylsallcylique;

crépitation f articulaire articulated leg jambe f articulée

aspirine f aspirin, soluble aspirine f

articulation scan

soluble

arthroscanner m

asthenia (weakness) asthénie f

artificial insemination

asthma asthme m

insémination f artificielle

asthma attack crise f d’asthme

artificial insemination by donor (AID) insémination m

asthma drug antiasthmatique m

artificielle par donneur (IAD)

and adj

Asian flu grippe f asiatique

asthmatic asthmatique adj

asbestos amiante f; asbeste m

astimagmatism (eye defect)

(less commonly used)

astigmatisme m

asbestosis (disease caused

astringent (of product which

by long-term inhalation of

checks bleeding) astringent

asbestose particles) asbestose f

m and adj

ascites (abnormal build-up of

ataxy/ataxia (loss of body

liquid in stomach) ascite f ascorbic (acid vitamin in

movement control) ataxie f atheroma (cholesterol build-

citrus fruits) ascorbique adj (acide)

up inside artery) athérome m athlete’s foot mycose f du pied;

ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) acide m ascorbique; vitamine C asexual/sexless (person)

pied m d’athlète atomiser vaporisateur m atrium (upper heart cavity)

asexué(e) adj

orifice f de l’oreillette; atrium m

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS autogenous (self-produced)

atrophy (dimunition in size or weight of an organ)

autogène adj autoclave (steam sterilisation

atrophie f

apparatus) autoclave m

attack (crisis; fit) crise f

autoimmunisation,

attack, fever accès m de fièvre attack, coughing accès m de toux

pathological

attributable imputable adj

autoimmunisation f

audiogram (hearing test)

pathologique autoimmunisation,

audiogramme m audiometer audiomètre m

physiological

auditory auditif -ve adj

autoimmunisation f

auditory threshold seuil m

physiologique auto-intoxication auto-

auditif auditory pain threshold: 120

intoxication f

decibels (DB) le seuil m

autolysis (milder way of saying ‘suicide’) autolyse f

auditif de douleur : 120 dB aural acupuncture

automatic reflex (to doctor’s

auriculothérapie f

reflex test) réflexe m ostéo-

auricle (of ear) pavillon m

tendineux automatism automatisme m

auriculaire; oreille f externe auricle (of heart) oreillette f

autopsy autopsie f

left, right gauche, droite

autoplasty (surgical operation

auricular fibrillation

using healthy tissue from the patient’s body)

fibrillation f auriculaire (FA) autism autisme m

autoplastie f

autistic person autiste m/f

autotoxin (poison originating

auto-blood transfusion

from patient’s organism)

(patient’s own blood reserve is re-injected during an

autotoxine f avian flu grippe f aviaire

operation) autotransfusion f 202


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ENGLISH – FRENCH bactericide bactéricide m and

awake, to keep/stay rester v

adj

éveillé

bacteriologist bactériologiste

awareness (consciousness)

m and f

conscience f axis (second neck bone) axis m

bacteriology bactériologie f bacterium bactérie f

baby cream crème f pour bébé

bad breath mauvaise haleine f;

baby food alimentation f pour bébé

halitose f balance an unbalanced

baby’s dummy sucette f

diet, to supplémenter v une

baby lotion lait m de toilette

alimentation f

pour bébé

bald chauve adj

baby powder talc m

bald, to go se dégarnir v

baby shampoo shampooing/

baldness calvitie f

shampoing m pour bébé m

balm mélisse f; baume m

baby soap savon m pour bébé

balneotherapy balnéothérapie f

baby wipes lingettes fpl pour

balneotherapy mat (in the bath) matelas m de

bébé bacillus (bacterial microbe) bacille m

balnéothérapie balneotherapy mat, remote-

back dos m

controlled matelas m de

backache mal m de dos

balnéothérapie télécommandé

backache (to have) avoir v mal

Band-Aid ® plaster sparadrap

aux reins

m

backbone épine f dorsale

bandage bandage m; bande f

back deformation déformation

bandage, chin mentonnière f

f dorsale

bandage, compressive

back rheumatism dosarthrose f backrest appui-dos m

pansement m compressif bandage, crêpe bande f Velpeau ® 203


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS beauty spot, harmless naevus

bandage, elastic support

m simple

bande f de tissu élastique bandage, plaster bande f plâtrée

beauty spot, potentially

bandage, small bandelette f

cancerous naevus

bandage, to bander v; panser v

naevocellulaire m

barbiturate barbiturique m

bed lit m

barbiturate (amount in the

bedpan bassin m hygiènique/de

blood) barbitémie f

lit; vase m de lit bedroom chambre f à coucher

barium enema (pre X-rays: coloscopy more usual)

bedsore escarre f

lavement m barite

bed wetting, involuntary

barium sulphate and water

énusérie f; ‘pipi au lit’ m

meal (for stomach opacity

bee sting piqûre d’abeille f

prior to stomach X-rays)

beginning of a course of treatment abord m

bouillie f de sulfate m de

bella donna; deadly

baryum Basedow’s disease (excessive

nightshade belladonna f

hormone production

bends, the maladie f des caissons

following thyroid gland

benign bénin -igne adj

inflammation) maladie f de

benign growth (often on a breast) adénofibrome m

Basedow basil basilic m

benign tumour/growth

bathrooms; washrooms

adénome m benzodiazepine (sedative

sanitaires mpl battery (pacemaker, etc.) pile f

group, incl. Valium ®)

BCG (Baccus Calmette-

benzodiazepine f (abbrev.

Guérin) vaccine vaccin m BCG beauty spot (mole) grain m de

BZD) beriberi béribéri m best-before-date (foodstuffs)

beauté

date limite de conservation f 204


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ENGLISH – FRENCH bilirubin (one of bile’s

beta blocker; beta blocking (controlling cardiac action)

constituent substances)

bétabloqueur m; bétabloquant adj

bilirubine f bind, to (ligature) ligaturer v

better general state of mental

biochemical laboratory

or physical well-being

laboratoire m biochimique

mieux-être m bib bavoir m

biochemistry biochimie f

biceps biceps m

biodegradability

biceps brachial muscle (arm)

biodégradabilité f biological test for hepatitis

muscle m biceps brachial

or AIDS virus ELISA (abbrev.

biceps femoris muscle (thigh) muscle m biceps crural

from the English, enzyme-

bifocal spectacles lunettes fpl à

linked immunosorbent assay) biological test in the anal

double foyer bigger, to get grossir v

area using sticky tape Scotch

bile bile f

® test m

bile amount in the blood

biology biologie f biopsy biopsie f

bilirubinémie f bile blockage cholestase f

biopsy, sample (tissue, etc.)

bile duct canal m biliaire

for fragment m biopsique

bile duct from the liver,

biorhythm biorythme m

inflammation of angiocholite f bile stone calcul m biliaire

birth, to give accoucher v birth, to give (prematurely)

bilharzia (‘worms’) bilharziose/schistomiase f

accoucher v avant terme birth, breech accouchement m

biliary colic colique f biliaire biliary duct voie f biliaire

par le siège birth control contrôle m des

bilious bilieux -euse adj

naissances

bilious attack crise f de foie

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS bleeding, heavy pertes fpl de

birthmark angiome m; naevus

sang

m simple; tache f de naissance/

bleeding time before

de son

coagulation temps m de

bistoury (surgical scalpel)

saignement

bistouri m bite morsure f

blind man/woman aveugle m/f

bite, insect piqûre f

blindness cécité f

blepharitis (eyelid

blind spot (anatomical) tache

inflammation) blépharite f

f aveugle

(to be) black and blue all

blinking (reaction to

over/covered in bruises

approaching objects) réflexe

(être) v tout meurtri adj

m palpébral

blackcurrant cassis m

blinking, continual and

black eye œil m poché; œil m au beurre noir

involuntary papillotage m blister ampoule f; cloque f

blackhead comédon m; point

full of blisters couvert(e) adj

m noir blackout (pass out)

d’ampoules fpl blister (medical); vesicle

évanouissement m; syncope f blackout, to tomber v en syncope bladder vessie f

ampoule f; vésicule f blister, to cloquer blister(s) eruption vésication f blister plaster pansement m

bladder, of the vésical(e) (p. -aux) adj

pour ampoule blistering (skin condition)

bladder inflammation; cystitis cystite f

(état m) bulleux -euse adj bloating ballonnement m

bleed, to saigner v

blob (of gel) noisette f (de gel)

bleeding (blood letting)

blockage blocage m; obstruction f

saignée f

blockage, intestinal occlusion f

bleeding saignement m

intestinale 206


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ENGLISH – FRENCH blood circulation, its disease

blockage, mental blocage

and treatment angiologie f

(mental)

blood circulation, external

block, memory blocage m

pumps/tubes maintaining

(mental)

(during open-heart surgery)

blocked/paralysed joints (in flexed position) flessum/

circulation f extra-corporelle

flexum m

(CEC)

blood sang m

blood clot caillot m

blood, abnormal fat level in

blood clot elimination (with

dyslipidémie f/ dyslipémie f

an enzyme) fibrinoylise f

blood, contaminated sang m

blood clotting agent agent m coagulant de sang

contaminé

blood coagulation agent

blood, flow of flux m de sang blood, inflammation/

facteur m de la coagulation

overheating of échauffement m

blood coagulation substance f

blood acidity increase (diabetes complication)

prothrombine blood coagulation, type of liquid produced after

acidocétose f blood air components gaz m du sang

hématique adj blood corpuscle globule m

blood bank banque f de sang blood blister pinçon m

sanguin blood count numération f

blood cell cellule f sanguine blood circulation bypassing

globulaire blood count(s)/test(s) bilan(s)

main artery or vein circulation f collatérale

m sanguin(s) blood count normal amounts

blood circulation, poor

(ranges shown on blood-test

(with ‘blue’ extremities)

results) valeurs usuelles fpl

acrocyanose f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS blood derivatives (from blood

blood pressure, raised tension

donors) dérivés mpl du sang;

f montée blood pressure, sudden drop

produits mpl sanguins

in malaise m vasovagal

blood donation don m du sang

blood pressure, to check

blood group/type groupe m

vérifier v la tension

sanguin blood plasma plasma m sanguin

blood pressure, to take

blood pocket (resulting from

prendre v la tension blood product (red

bruise) kyste m hématique

corpuscles, platelets) produit

blood poisoning

m sanguin

empoisonnement m du sang;

blood return (to the heart)

toxémie f

mechanism retour m veineux

blood pressure pression f

blood reflux (from liver to

artérielle; tension f artérielle;

jugular vein) reflux m hépato-

tension f blood pressure, high

jugulaire blood sample prélèvement m de

hypertension f to suffer from high

sang; prise f de sang

blood pressure souffrir v

blood serum (concerning)

d’hypertension

sérique adj

blood pressure, increase in

blood-flow speed

(during pregnancy) toxémie f

measurement test using

blood pressure, low

ultrasound vélocimétrie

hypotension f blood pressure, lowered

doppler f blood-flow measurement combining ultrasound

tension f baissée blood pressure

echo and ultrasound scan

measurement instrument

measurement (graphie)

sphygmomanomètre m

doppler m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH blood vessel vaisseau m sanguin

blood-shot eyes yeux mpl

blood vessel, burst vaisseau m

injectés de sang blood smear frottis m sanguin

éclaté blood vessels, drug causing

blood specialist;

dilatation of; minoxidil

haematologist hématologue

minoxidil m

m/f

blood vessel diseases (general

blood substance which

term) angiopathie f

increases with muscle

blood virus count charge f

disorder créatine

virale

phosphokanise f (CPK)

blood with high acidity;

blood substances requiring

acidosis acidose f

identification prior to

blotchy (face) masque m

transfusion(s) agglutinines fpl

ecchymotique

irrégulières blood sugar level sucre m dans

‘blue’ baby (with congenital heart or blood circulation

le sang blood-system vascular disease (angeitis) angéite f

condition) enfant ‘bleu’ m ‘blue’ disease; congenital

blood test/analysis analyse f de

cyanosis (oxygen-deficient blood) cyanose f ; maladie f

sang; examen m du sang blood test measuring rate

bleue

of coagulation temps m de

body corps m

Quick, temps m de quinine

body, foreign corps m étranger

blood test for ion count

body, yellow (hormonesecreting structure in ovary)

ionogramme m blood test laboratory laboratoire m d’analyses fpl

corps m jaune body, vitreous (the eye) corps

médicales blood transfusion transfusion f sanguine

m vitré body, area of région f body channel/passage méat m 209


30/07/2007 11:19:35

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS bone density increase

body duct/canal vaisseau m body fat, excess adiposité f

condensation f d’un os

body fat increase (under skin)

bone density and calcium content measurement

lipomatose f body hair poil m

ostéodensitométrie f bone development time

body lotion lait m pour le corps

graph compared to child’s

body mass index (BMI) indice m de masse f corporelle (IMC)

real age âge m osseux

(see indice de masse corporelle

bone fracture, internal

in French-English section for

fixation of (using metal

calculation example and weight

nails, screws, plates)

categories)

ostéosynthèse f bone fragment (following

body measurements and

necrosis) séquestre m

weight biométrie f body’s natural defence system

bone growth reduction, hereditary; achondroplasia

réaction f immunitaire body organ collapse aplasie f body susceptible to illness

achondroplasie f bone inflammation or bone disease; osteitis ostéite f

terrain m body tone tonicité f

bone marrow moelle f osseuse

boil clou m; furoncle m

bone marrow or bone or

boil, to bouillir v

inflammation; osteomyelitis

bolster (neck, head, back

ostéomyélite f

support) traversin m bolus;

bone marrow transplant greffe

(pellet/capsule) bol m

f de moelle f osseuse

bone os m, os (pl)

bone socket cavité f articulaire

bone cancer ostéosarcome m

bone socket receiving another

bone crepitation crépitation f

bone (esp. socket receiving top of thigh bone) cotyle f

osseuse bone decay carie f

bone splinter esquille f 210


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ENGLISH – FRENCH bout/burst (sudden attack of)

bone tissue tissu m osseux bone formation (abnormal)

accès m bowel (small intestine)

on top of normally developed bone exostose f

intestin m grêle bowel irritation disorder

bone tumour (harmless)

colopathie f fonctionnelle

ostéome m bony osseux -euse adj

bowels intestins mpl

booster seat (toilets) siège m

bowels and bladder, correct functioning of; continence

rehausseur booster shot/injection/jab

continence f

piqûre f; piqûre f de rappel

bow-legged jambes arquées fpl

booster (tonic) remontant m

brace appareil m orthopédique

borage plant bourrache f

brace, metal (for broken bone) fixateur m externe

officinale boss-eyed/cross-eyed, to

bradycardia (abnormally slow

be avoir v les yeux m qui se

pulse) bradycardie f brain cerveau m

croisent v bottle, small flacon m

brain activity examination

bottle with measure for

électroencéphalographe m

drops, small flacon m doseur

brain activity recording

bottle feed, to (milk) allaiter

(monitoring)

v au biberon m; nourrir v au

électroencéphalogramme m brain damage lésion f cérébrale

biberon m bottle feeding allaitement m

brain-dead coma dépassé m brain death mort f cérébrale

artificiel botulism (serious food

brain fever fièvre f cérébrale

poisoning through poor

brain fissure, lateral scissure f

food conservation) botulisme m

latérale/de Sylvius brain fissure, longitudinal scissure f interhémisphérique

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS breathalyse, to (using device)

brain membrane (tent-like membrane adjacent to

faire subir v un Alcootest ® breathe, to respirer v

cerebellum) tente f brain or nerve tumour gliome m

breathe in, to inhaler v

brain tumour astrocytome f

breathe with difficulty, to

break, to casser v

respirer v avec difficulté

breast sein m; poitrine f

breathe in respirez imp

breast and bottle feeding

breathing respiration f breathing, abnormal rubbing

allaitement m mixte breast cancer cancer m du sein

noise accompanying

breast enlargement

frottement m pleural breathing, person with good

hypertrophie f mammaire breast-feed a baby, to donner à

eupnéïque m/f breathing (through the

téter v à un bébé breast-feeding allaitement m

mouth/nose) respiration f

maternel

(buccale/nasale) adj

breast illnesses, study and

breathing-aid medicine

treatment of sénologie f

eupnéïque f

breast inflammation; mastitis

breathing-difficulty sufferer

mastite f

dyspnéique m and f

breast prosthesis prothèse f

breathing exercises

mammaire

kinésithérapie f respiratoire

breast specialist sénologue m

breathing exercise which

breast surgery, cosmetic

swells chest ampliation f

plastie f mammaire;

thoracique breathing in inspiration f

mammoplastie f breath, to take a deep respirer

breathing-in, difficulty

v bien fort

dyspnée f inspiratoire

breathalyser test Alcootest ® m

breathing inability (when lying down) orthopnée f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH breathing insufficiency

bronchial tubes, widening of bronchectasie f

hypopnée f breathing insufficiency

bronchial tube dilation

sufferer insuffisant(e) m/f respiratoire

dilatation f des bronches f bronchial tube dilatation aid (product) vasodilateur m

breathing mask masque m

bronchique

respiratoire breathing, rapid (possibly

bronchialitis (potentially serious infection in babies)

abnormal) polypnée f breathing rate fréquence f respiratoire

bronchiolite f bronchioles (small tubes off bronchial tubes)

breathing rate, abnormally slow bradypnée f breathing tube, insertion of into windpipe intubation f

bronchioles fpl bronchitis bronchite f bronchodilator (treats asthma) bronchodilateur m

trachéale; trachéotomie f breathlessness étouffement m

brucellosis brucellose f

breech position (for

bruise bleu m; contusion f;

childbirth) présentation f par le siège

ecchymose f; hématome m bruise, to contusionner v;

complete/full breech position siège m complet

meurtrir v bruised contusionné(e) adj;

bring about, to (an illness)

meurtri(e) adj; ecchymotique

engendrer v Bright’s disease (chronic

adj bruxism (clenching/grinding

kidney disease) néphrose f broken (limb) cassé adj

of teeth) mâchonnement m buccal (concerning the mouth)

bronchial tube bronche f

buccal(e) adj

bronchial tubes, contraction of bronchospasme f 213


30/07/2007 11:19:37

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS burst blood vessel vaisseau m

buffer (chemical agent countering addition of acid

éclaté buttock fesse f

or alkali) tampon m

buzzing (imaginary) in the

bulbous-shaped organ or

ears acouphène m

organ part bulbe m

buzzing/ringing in the ears

bulging (eyes) saillant(e) adj bulimia boulimie f

bourdonnement m d’oreilles bypass operation/surgery

build, of slight/medium/stout

pontage m

de faible/moyenne/forte

by-product dérivé m

corpulence f build up one’s health, to

cæcum (first part of large

accroître v son capital santé

intestine) cæcum m

bump bosse f bunion oignon m

Caesarean birth césarienne f

burdock (used for cough

calamine calamine f

syrup) bardane f

calamine lotion lotion f

burn brûlure f

calmante à la calamine

burn, first/second/third

calcaneum (heel bone)

degree brûlure f du premier/

calcanéum m calcaneum, pointed bone

deuxième/troisième degré burn, to brûler v

abnormality below the épine

burp éructation f

f calcanéenne

bursitis (inflammation of a

calcaneum, of the calcanéen(e)

bursa/fluid-filled sac) bursite f; hygroma m

adj calcareous sedimentation

burst, to (blister, blood

(of tissue/organ, blocking

vessel) éclater v; percer v

their functionning)

burst an abscess, to crever v un abcès

dégénérescence f calcaire calcareous stones (in the body) concrétion f calcaire 214


30/07/2007 11:19:37

ENGLISH – FRENCH callus cal m; callosité f; durillon m

calcification in small blocked

calm tranquille adj

vein phlébolithe m calcium calcium m

canal canal m

calcium amount in blood

cancer cancer m cancer, bone ostéosarcome m

calcémie f

cancer, breast cancer m du sein

calcium content/level and

cancer, cervical cancer m du

bone density measurement

col de l’utérus

ostéodensitométrie f calcium blocker treating high

cancer specialist cancérologue

blood pressure inhibiteur m calcique

m; oncologue m cancer and oncology

calcium-depositing (illness)

(tumours) medicine, study/ practice of cancérologie f,

calcifiant(e) adj calcium level in bone(s) densité f osseuse;

oncologie f cancer of the liver cancer m

minéralisation f calcium level in bones

du foie cancer patient cancéreux –euse

measurement densitométrie f osseuse

m/f cancer producing cancérigène

calcium loss in bones,

adj

abnormal; demineralisation

cancer phobia cancérophobie f

déminéralisation f

cancer throughout the body

calcification calcification f calculous (stony) pierreux -euse adj calculus (stone) calcul m

cancer m généralisé cancer ward service m de cancer cancerous cancéreux –euse adj cancerous growth processus m

calf (muscle) mollet m callisthenics (body work-out

cancéreux cancerous tumour/growth

gym) gymnastique f suédoise

adénocarcinome m

callous (skin) calleux –euse adj 215


30/07/2007 11:19:37

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cardiac insufficiency sufferer;

cancerous growth (early

‘cardiac’ insuffisant(e) m/f

stages) in the cervix dysplasie

cardiaque

f du col de l’utérus

cardiac massage massage m

Candida albicans (fungus that causes thrush) candida

cardiaque cardiac murmur souffle m

albicans m candidosis (see also thrush)

cardiaque cardiac shock choc m

candidose f; moniliase f canine (tooth) canine f

cardiogènique cardiogram (record of

capillary capillaire m

heart muscle activity)

capillary (blood vessel)

cardiogramme m

vaisseau m capillaire

cardiograph (instrument

capping (of tooth) couronne f

which measures heart muscle

dentaire capsule capsule f

activity) cardiographe m

carbohydrate glucide m;

cardiologist (heart and blood circulation specialist)

hydrate m de carbone carbohydrate glucidique adj

cardiologue m

carbon monoxide oxyde de

cardiology (study/treatment

carbone m; monoxyde de

of heart and blood

carbone m

circulation) cardiologie f

carbuncle(s) anthrax m

cardiomyopathy (heart

carcinoma (cancers of skin,

muscle disease)

digestive tract and lung)

cardiomyopathie f cardiovascular cardio-

carcinome m cardiac cardiaque adj

vasculaire adj

cardiac arrest arrêt m cardiaque

cardiovascular disease maladie

cardiac block (pulse blockage) bloc m cardiaque

f cardio-vasculaire cardiovascular system système m cardio-vasculaire 216


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ENGLISH – FRENCH carditis (inflammation of heart membranes) cardite f

catalepsy catalepsie f catalyst facteur m déclenchant

care soins mpl

cataplasm cataplasme m

carotene/carotin (Vitamin

cataract cataracte f

A orange or red pigment)

catarrh catarrhe m

carotène m

catch a chill, to attraper v un

carotid (either of two arteries

coup de froid; attraper v un

from heart to neck and head) carotide f

refroidissement m catch a cold, to attraper v un

carotid sinusitis sinus m carotidien carpal canal (duct containing tendons linked to finger

coup de froid; prendre v froid catgut catgut m cathartic cathartique m and adj catheter cathéter m; sonde f

bones) canal m carpien carpus -i (pl) (wrist bone(s))

creuse; sonde f à canal central catheterisation (using catheter to inject into veins)

carpe m; os m du carpe carrier (contagious germs, viruses) porteur m -euse f

cathétérisme m catheterisation (probe)

carrier (contagiousgerms,

sondage m

viruses), not in themselves

cauterisation cautérisation f

affected porteur m –euse f

cauterisation (with electrically heated

sain(e) cartilage cartilage m cartilage disorders chondropathie f

instrument) cautère m cauterise, to cautériser v cavity (anatomy) cavité f;

case cas m

fosse f

castor oil huile f de ricin

cavity, abnormal (in an

castration castration f casualty/casualty department

organ) diverticule m cell cellule f

service m des urgences 217


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cervical mucus glaire f cervicale

cell samples (for analysis)

cervical screening examen m

cytoponction f cellulite; cellulitis

endocervical cervical smear frottis m

(inflammation of cell tissue) cellulite f

cervovaginal (FV) cervical vertebrae vertèbres fpl

central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) système

cervicales cervix (neck of the womb) col

m nerveux central cephalagia (headache)

m de l’utérus cervix, surgical removal of

céphalée f; mal m de tête

part of conisation f

cerebellum (back of the

chain smoker tabagique m/f,

brain) cervelet m cerebral cérébral(e) adj

fumeur -euse chalazion (small abscess in/

cerebral cotex (outer part of

on eyelid) chalazion m

brain) cortex m cérébral cerebral embolism embolie f

chamber pot pot m de chambre chancre chancre m syphilitique

cérébrale cerebral palsy paralysie f

chancroid; soft chancre (VD groin ulcer) chancre m mou;

cérébrale cerebrospinal céphalo-

chancrelle f changing (mood, condition)

rachidien –ienne adj cerebrospinal fluid liquide m

labile adj chap, to crevasser v

cérébrospinal cervical (womb) cancer cancer

chapped, to become se

m du col de l’utérus cervical cerclage (surgical

crevasser v chapped, badly (hands/knees)

procedure performed

plein(e)s adj de gerçures

during pregnancy where

chapping gerçure f

cervix is sewn closed)

characteristically specific (symptom) spécifique adj

cerclage m du col de l’utérus 218


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ENGLISH – FRENCH charcoal/carbon, activated

childbirth; delivery

(for adsorptive properties) charbon m activé

accouchement m childbirth, difficulty in

cheek joue f cheekbone pommette f

dystocie f childbirth, difficult type of

chemist pharmacien(ne) m/f chemist’s pharmacie f

dystocique adj childbirth, easy (minimum medical assistance)

chemotherapy chimiothérapie

accouchement m spontané

f; (abbrev.) chimio f chest pectoral m

childbirth, full-term

chest/ribs, parietal pain in the (not the heart) douleur f

accouchement m à terme childbirth, head-presentation position during présentation f

pariétocostale chest expander extenseur m chew, to mâchonner v

par la tête childbirth contractions

chewable tablet cachet m à croquer chewing mâchonnement m;

contractions fpl utérines childbirth labour travail m childbirth, period immediately following;

mastication f chickenpox varicelle f chilblain engelure f

post-partum post-partum m childhood disease/complaint

child and adolescent psychiatry psychiatrie f de

maladie f infantile child’s height-weight growth/development chart

l’enfant m et de l’adolescent m child surgery, practice/study

développement m staturo-

of médecine f de chirurgie f infantile

pondéral chill coup de froid m;

childbirth (in confinement) en couches

refroidissement m chill (shiver) frisson m chin menton m 219


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cholesterol level (per litre of

chin bandage mentonnière f chiropodist pédicure m/f

blood) taux m de cholestérol

chiropody podologie f; soins

total cholesterol build-up inside

mpl de pédicure/du pied

artery; atheroma athérome m

chiropractor (usually not a

cholycystectomy (surgical

doctor) chiropracteur m

removal of the gall bladder)

chiropractic (manipulation of the joints) chiropractie f

cholécystectomie f

chlamidia (small parasitic

chorion (outermost membrane around an

bacterium) chlamydia f

embryo) chorion m

chloasma (dark patches on face occurring sometimes

chromosome chromosome m

in pregnancy) masque m de

chromosomal aberration aberration f chromosomique

grossesse chloral hydrate (sedative) hydrate m de chloral

chronic chronique adj chronic bronchopneumonia

choking suffocation f

broncho-pneumopathie f

choking fits, to have avoir v

chronique obstructive (BPCO)

des suffocations fpl

chronic disease maladie f

cholera choléra m cholesterol cholestérol m

chronique chronic lupus erythematis

cholesterol, abnormal

(ulcerous skin disease) lupus

amount of in blood hypercholestérolémie f

m érythémateux chronique choroiditis (inflammation of

cholesterol (anti-) medicines/ drugs statines fpl

eye membrane) choroïdite f chyle (whitish digestive fluid

cholesterol count in the blood cholestérolémie f

in small intestine) chyle m cigarette burn brûlure f de cigarette

220


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ENGLISH – FRENCH clinical death (by observation

circulation of the blood

of patient’s condition) mort

circulation f sanguine circumcision circoncision f;

f clinique clinical picture

posthectomie f

(observations) tableau m

cirrhosis of the liver cirrhose f

clinique

du foie citric acid acide m citrique

clinical sign signe m clinique

claustrophobia claustrophobie f

clitoris clitoris m

clavicle clavicule f

clone clone m

cleanliness (for good health)

closed (stuck) eyelid occlusion f palpébrale

hygiènisme m

club foot pied m bot

cleansing of wound/cut,

clumping (of bacteria etc.);

removing any immediately

agglutination agglutination f

surrounding dead skin

coagulant coagulant m

parage m cleansing lotion lotion f de

coagulation coagulation f coagulation, blood test

toilette cleansing milk lait m de toilette

measuring rate of temps m de

clear, to (nose, throat, chest,

Quick; temps m de coagulation

etc.) dégager v

coated tablet comprimé m

clear one’s throat, to se racler

pelliculé cobalt therapy unit bombe f au

v la gorge cleft palate palais m fendu

cobalt

clenching (of teeth)

coccyx coccyx m cochlea (snail-shaped cavity

mâchonnement m clinical examination (doctor’s

inside ear) limaçon m osseux;

simple examination) examen m clinique

cochlée f codeine (pain killer) codéine f cod-liver oil huile f de foie de morue

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cold coup m de froid; rhume m

colostomy (surgical operation to replace part of the

cold sore (lip/lip area) bouton m de fièvre; herpès m de la

colon, bypassing the anus)

lèvre

colostomie f

cold sores (mouth area)

colostrum (first post-natal breast secretion) colostrum m

herpès m buccal colibacillosis (bacterial infection in large intestine)

colour blind daltonien(ne) adj colour-blind person daltonien(ne) m/f

colibacillose f colic colique f (abbrev. of douleur f colique)

colour blindness daltonisme m colposcopy (vaginal and neck of the womb examination)

colic, in the jaw and cheek

colposcopie f

colique f salivaire colitis (inflammation of the colon) colite f collagen (major structural

coma coma m coma, deep coma m profond coma, fall into a tomber dans

protein) collagène m and adj

le coma m

collar-bone clavicule f

Glasgow Coma Scale barème

Colles’ arm fracture; (lower

m de Glasgow

radius) fracture f de Pouteau-

comatose with good response

Colles colon (major part of large

coma m vigile comatose with poor response

intestine) côlon m

coma m léger

colonic colonique adj

comb peigne m

colonise, to (be overrun by/

comb, to (oneself) se peigner v

infested by) coloniser v

comb, fine-tooth (for

coloscopy (examination

removeing lice) peigne m à

by optic fibres inside the colon) coloscopie f

poux comedogenic (blocks the pores) comédogène adj 222


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ENGLISH – FRENCH concentration, lack of (in

compatability compatibilité f

person) désorientation f d’un

compensation (helpful/ curative physiological

malade

modification or

conception conception f

psychological reaction)

concretion (stony mass formed in body) concrétion f

compensation f complaint doléance f

concussed commotioné(e) adj

complementary foodstuff(s)

concussion commotion f

(for balanced nutrition)

cérébrale terminally ill condamné(e) adj

complément m alimentaire

condom préservatif m

complex (slow) sugars sucres

conduction (of blood)

mpl lents complications complications fpl

conduction f confine, to (someone to a

complications following a physical/mental trauma

mental hospital/institution)

post-traumatique adj

interner v

compress compresse f

confinement internement m

compress, hot/cold compresse f

confinement, in (childbirth)

‘physiopack’

en couches fpl

compress, to compresser v

confinement to bed alitement m

compression of the spinal

congenital congenital(e) adj

column tassement m de la

congenital diseases affections

colonne verticale

fpl congénitales

compressive compressif –ive adj

congenital malformation of

compressive bandage pansement m compressif

organ transposition f congenital testicle complaint

compulsive eating boulimie f

(felt in stomach)

compulsive eater boulimique f

cryptorchidie f congestion congestion f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS congestion of the lungs

contagion/contagiousness contagion f

congestion f pulmonaire conjunctivitis conjonctivite f

contagious disease maladie f

connective tissue tissu m conjonctif

contagieuse contagious bird disease

consanguinity consanguinité f consciousness conscience f;

psittacose f contain, to (an infection) circonscrire v une infection

connaissance f consciousness, to lose perdre v

contaminate, to (blood, etc.) contaminer v

conscience consciousness, to regain

contaminated contaminé(e) adj

reprendre v conscience

contamination contamination f

consent of patient/family

continence continence f

(after explanation)

contraception contraception f

consentement m (‘éclairé’)

contraceptive (all types)

conservation stipulations conditions fpl de conservation

contraceptif m contraceptive pill pilule

constipation constipation f;

f (informal); pilule f

échauffement m du ventre; stase f stercorale

contraceptive contraction (muscle, retina)

constipated constipé(e) adj constipated (person)

rétrécissement m contraindication (of medicine) contre-indication f

constipé(e) m/f constitution constitution f

convalescence convalescence f

consultant (hospital) médecin

copper cuivre m

m d’hôpital contact allergy allergie f de

cord cordon m cord, spinal cordon m

contact contact lenses lentilles f de

médullaire cord, umbilical cordon m

contact

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ENGLISH – FRENCH inflammations and allergies

corn cor m; hyperkératose (not

corticoïde m

necessarily on the toes)

corticoid course of treatment

corn plaster emplâtre m pour

corticothérapie f

les cors cornea cornée f

cortisone cortisone f

cornea graft kératoplastie f

coryza (head cold) coryza m

cornea, inflammation of;

cosmetic surgery chirurgie f

keratitis kératite f

esthétique

cornea, thickening of kératose f

cot death (unexplained)

coronary coronaire adj

mort f subite (inexpliquée) du

coronary bypass operation

nourisson cotton wool ouate f hydrophile

pontage m coronarien coronary heart disease maladie

couch grass chiendent m cough/coughing toux f

f coronarienne coronary thrombosis

cough, dry toux f sèche cough, hard (with larynx

thrombose f coronarienne;

inflammation) croup m

infarctus m du myocarde coronary vein veine f coronaire

cough, loose toux f grasse

corpulence corpulence f

cough, nervous toux f nerveuse

correct, to (vision, etc)

cough, smoker’s toux f de

corriger

fumeur

corrective vision glasses

cough, to tousser v

(spectacles) lunettes fpl de vue cortex (external part of an

coughing attack accès de toux m cough drop/lozenge/pastille

organ) cortex m corticoid (substance

pastille f pour la toux coughing fit crise f de toux

produced by gland

cough mixture; cough syrup

above the kidney);

antitussif m; sirop m pectoral/

medicinal group treating

sirop m pour la toux

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS cough mixture (to break up

crepitation (crackling/

fluid in bronchial tubes)

rattling noise) crépitation f;

fluidifiants mpl bronchiques

grésillement m

counteract, to neutraliser v

crepitation, articulary

counterirritation treatment révulsion f

crépitation f articulaire crepitation, bone crépitation f

course (of treatment) cure f crack (skin) gerçure f

osseuse crepitation, lung crépitation f

cramp contraction f musculaire cramp in the calf crampe f au mollet

pulmonaire cretinism crétinisme m Creutzfeld-Jakob disease

cranial nerve nerf m crânien cranium crâne m

maladie f de Creutzfeld-Jakob Crohn’s disease (chronic

crazy fou m/folle f adj

intestinal inflammation)

crazy (man/woman) fou

maladie f de Crohn; iléite f

m/folle f cream crème f

régionale cross-eyed/boss-eyed, to be

cream (pharmaceutical/ cosmetic) pâte f

avoir v les yeux qui se croisent v cross-section coupe f

creamy onctueux –euse adj creatine (protein metabolism produced in muscles)

transversale crotch entre les jambes f croup (larynx inflammation and hard cough) croup m

créatine f creatine amount in the blood créatinémie f crêpe bandage bande f Velpeau ® crêpe glove (for body scrub)

croup, spasmodic faux croup m crown (of tooth) couronne f crown (of the head) vertex m crutch béquille f crutch, underarm béquille f

gant m de crêpe

commune

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ENGLISH – FRENCH to the right scoliose f

crutch, forearm béquille f

dextroconvexe

d’avant-bras crying fit, to have a avoir v une

Cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of

crise de larmes

gluocortoids) syndrome m de

cryotherapy (lowtemperature treatments)

Cushing cut coupe f; plaie f

cryothérapie f

cut, accidental solution f de

crypt (small concave area of organ) crypte f

continuité cut/sore, small bobo m (used

crystalline lens (in eye)

when speaking to young

cristallin m crunch, to croquer

children) cyanosis, congenital (bluish

cubic millimetre (mm³) millimètre cube (abbrev. to

skin due to oxygen

mm3)

deficiency) cyanose f ; maladie

cupping glass (applied to

f bleue cyanosis, person affected

skin for counterirritation treatment) ventouse f

by; body area affected by

curare (an anaesthetic) curare m

cyanosé(e) m/f

curable guérissable adj

cyst kyste m

cure guérison f

cyst, fatty lipome m; loupe f

cure, to guérir v

cyst, internal lésion f kystique

curettage curetage m

cystic kystique adj

curette curette f

cystic lesion lésion f kystique

curvature of the spine;

cystic fibrosis (hereditary

scoliosis déviation f de la

disease usually leading to

colonne; scoliose f

respiratory infection) fibrose

to the left scoliose f sinistroconvexe

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS deceased person défunt m,

cystoscopy (internal examination of bladder

défunte f

using a fibrescope)

decibel décibel m

cystoscopie f

decongestant décongestif m decongestant décongestif -ive

cytology (study of cells)

adj

cytologie f

defecation défécation f;

cytobacteriological examination (for cells and

déjection f

microbes in urine) examen m

deficiency disease (gen. term) maladie f de/par carence f

cytobactériologique des urines

deformation déformation f

f (ECBU)

defibrillator (electrical damage, to léser v

apparatus to revive heart)

dandruff pellicules fpl

défibrillateur m

dandruff lotion lotion f contre

defibrillation défibrillation f deformity déformation f

les pellicules dark glasses lunettes f noires

degenerate dégénéré(e) m/f

deadly nightshade belladonne f

degeneration dégénération f

deaf sourd(e) adj

deglutition (swallowing)

deaf-aid appareil m acoustique; audiophone m deaf-and-dumbness

déglutition f degree degré m degree Baumé (density scale for liquids) degré m Baumé

surdimutité f deafness surdité f

dehydrated déshydraté(e) adj

deafness, partial subcophose m

dehydration déshydratation f

death mort f

delirious, to be délirer v

death by drowning mort f par

delirium tremens (psychosis caused by chronic

noyade f decayed carié(ée) adj

alcoholism) delirium

decease décès m

tremens m 228


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ENGLISH – FRENCH dental pulp (physiological

deliver, to (child) accoucher v

tissue inside tooth) pulpe f

delivery (at childbirth)

dentaire

dégagement m

dental surgery work chirurgie

delivery, induced

f dentaire

accouchement m provoqué

dental technician mécanicien

delivery accouchement m deltoid (shoulder muscle)

m –ne f dentiste dental technique art m dentaire

deltoïde m

dental treatment traitement m

delusion fantasme m demented person dément(e)

dentaire dentine (bony substance

m/f dementia démence f

forming the tooth) dentine f

dementia, senile démence f

dentist dentiste m/f dentistry dentisterie f;

sénile demineralisation (abnormal

odontologie f

calcium loss in bones)

dentition formule f dentaire;

déminéralisation f

dentition f

demulcent émollient m

denture dentier m

dengue fever (tropical disease

dependent dépendant(e) m/f

causing acute joint pains) dengue f

and adj depilatory (agent that

dental dentaire adj

removes unwanted hair)

dental amalgam amalgame m

dépilatoire m

dentaire

deposit dépôt m

dental care soins mpl dentaires

depressed neurasthénique adj

dental floss fil m dentaire

depressed person

dental plaque plaque f dentaire dental plate dentier m

neurasthénique m and f depression dépression f; neurasthénie f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS depression, disguised (no

detached, to become abnormally se décoller v

usual symptoms) dépression f masquée

detachment (of organism, etc.), abnormal décollement m

depression, moderate/slight dépression f modérée/légère

detect, to (illness, disease)

depression, neurotic

dépister v

(unusually serious)

deteriorate, to altérer v

dépression f névrotique

deterioration dégénerescence f

depression, person affected by dépressif m -ive f adj depression following physical or emotional shock

detoxification désintoxication f detoxify, to désintoxiquer v develop, to (illness) évoluer v development (growth of child, adolescent) croissance f

dépression f réactionnelle depression (with loss of

development (illness)

willpower) aboulie f depressive dépressif m -ive f adj

croissance f; évolution f development (of medicines)

dermatitis (skin inflammation) dermatite f

mise f au point devil’s claw (plant) griffe f du

dermatological soap savon m dermatologique dermatologist (skin specialist) dermatologiste m

diable dextrose dextrose f diabetes diabète m diabetes, medical practice/

dermatology (study/practice of) dermatologie f

study of diabétologie f diabetes mellitus (sweet

dermatosis (skin disease) dermatose f

diabetes) diabète m sucré diabetes mellitus requiring

desensitisation (to allergies)

daily insulin injections

désensibilisation f destruction (of cells) cytolyse f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH diabetes sufferer diabètique m/f

diastolic blood pressure

diabetes, to have être

tension artérielle f diastolique die, to décéder; mourir; trouver

diabétique; avoir du diabète diabetic diabétique adj.

v la mort diet diète f; régime m

diabetic coma coma m

diet (of food/drink) diètique;

diabétique diagnose, to diagnostiquer v

light adj. diet, to be on a suivre v un

diagnostic diagnostique adj. diagnostic computer

régime dietician diéticien m -ne f

ordinateur m de diagnostic diagnostic investigations

diffuse diffus(e) adj

(blood tests, observation)

digest, to digérer v


digestibility digestibilité f

diagnostic test/observations

digestion digestion f; transit m


intestinal

dialyser dialyseur m

digestive digestif -ive adj.

dialysis épuration f extrarénale;

digestive disorder trouble m

dialyse f

digestif

dialysis machine rein m

digestive glands glandes fpl

artificiel

digestives

dialysis unit unité f de dialyse

digestive organs organes mpl

diaphragm (muscle area

digestifs

separating chest from

digestive system appareil m

stomach) coupole f

digestif; système m digestif digestive tract bacteria

diaphragmatique diarrhoea diarrhée f

entérobactérie f

diastole (intervals between

digital digital(e) (pl -aux) adj

heart contractions when the

digitalin (pharmaceutical

chambers fill with blood)

properties of foxglove used

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS discharge, to (in-patient)

for certain heart condition)

renvoyer v

digitaline f

discharge oneself, to (from

dilatation dilatation f

hospital) signer v sa décharge

dilatation of blood vessels,

disease (see also illness and

drug causing; minoxidil

illnesses list) affection f;

minoxidil m dilate, to dilater v

maladie f disease, chronic maladie f

dilator (muscle) dilatateur m dimunition décroissance f

chronique

dimunition of red corpuscles

disease, contagious maladie f

déglobulisation f

contagieuse

dip-test (for substance in

disease, fatal maladie f mortelle

blood or urine) bandelette f

disease transmissible to

diphtheria diphtérie f

humans from animals;

directions for use (medicines)

zoonosis zoonose f

mode d’emploi m; posologie f disability handicap m

disinfect, to désinfecter v disinfectant pommade f

disabled handicapé(e) m/f;

anti-infection f; produit m

invalide adj disabled person handicapé(e) m/f; invalide m and f

désinfectant disinfection désinfection f disinfection and cleaning of

disabled person, industrially invalide m and f du travail

wound détersion f dislocate, to déboîter; démettre;

disabled person, severely grand/e m/f invalide civil

disloquer; luxer dislocate one’s wrist/shoulder

disc disque m

etc., to se démettre le poignet

disc, slipped hernie f discale

m/ l’épaule f etc.

discharge, to (from the body) évacuer v; laisser écouler v

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ENGLISH – FRENCH disorder(s) trouble(s) m

doctor docteur; Dr. m (form of

disposable nappy couche-

address) ; médecin m (referring to a doctor)

culottte f; couche f jetable disposable razor rasoir m

doctor consulted by another doctor (médecin) consultant m

jetable distended spleen dilatation f de

doctor, army (medical officer) médecin m militaire

la rate diverticulitis (inflammation

doctor, company (for employees) médecin m du

of a diverticulum)

travail

diverticulite f diverticulum (abnormal

doctor, duty médecin m de

tube in alimentary tract) diverticule m

garde doctor, school médecin m

divination power, using pendulum over body

scolaire doctor’s instructions/ recommendations

radiesthésie f diving goggles lunettes fpl de plongée

prescription f doctor’s report observation f

diuretic diurétique m diuretic diurétique adj.

médicale doctor’s written report of

diuretic medicine/drug spironolactone f

what a patient says allégation f dome of the skull calotte f

divisible or scored (pill, tablet) sécable adj

crânienne; voûte f crânienne donation (of organs) don m

dizziness vertige m

d’organes

dizzy spell étourdissement m

donor donneur m -euse f

dizzy spell, to have a avoir v

dopamine (compound in nervous tissue) dopamine f

un éblouissement m

dorsal dorsal(e) (pl -aux) adj

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS dorsal vertebrae vertèbres fpl

drip, hypertonic (containing extremely concentrated

cervicales dosage dosage m

liquid) perfusion f

dose dose f

hypertonique

Down’s syndrome syndrome m

drip (feed) (système) goutte-àgoutte m

de Down Down’s syndrome person

drip feeding drip m feeding; perfusion f

trisomique m/f drain, to drainer

drip transfusion drip m

drainage drainage m

transfusion

drainage tube drain m

dripping nose goutte f au nez

drained, to feel avoir v un coup

drop (of liquid) goutte f

de pompe

dropper (pipette) compte-

draw-sheet alaise f, alèze f draw-sheet, single-use alaise/

gouttes m dropsy anasarque f hydropisie;

alèze f jetable

œdème m

dream rêve m

drowning noyade f

dress, to (wound) mettre v un

drowsiness somnolence f

pansement; panser dressing pansement m

drug (medicine) médicament m drug (narcotic) narcotique m;

to put a clean dressing on refaire v un pansement drink, to boire; s’hydrater (take

stupéfiant m drug drogue f drug, hard/soft drogue f dure/

in moisture) drip; perfusion perfusion f

douce drug addict drogué(e) m/f;

drip, to put someone on a

intoxiqué(e) m/f; toxicomane

alimenter v au goutte-augoutte drip, to be put on a se mettre v

m/f drug addicted toxicomane adj drug addiction toxicomanie f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH dysmenorrhea (painful or

drug addiction, treatment for

difficult menstruation)

cure f de désintoxication drug dependency

dysménorrhée f dyspepsia dyspepsie f

pharmacodépendance f

dysphasia (speech disorder)

drug substitute (for drug addicts) sevrage m

dysphasie f dysplasia (abnormal tissue

pharmacologique

growth) dysplasie f

dry dressing pansement m sec

dyspnoea (laboured

dry out, to (from alcoholism)

breathing) dyspnée f

désintoxiquer duct canal m; conduit m;

dystrophy dystrophie f dysuria (painful/difficult

vaisseau m; voie f dumbness mutité f

urination) dysurie f

dummy sucette f; tétine f duodenal duodénal(e) adj

ear oreille f

duodenal ulcer ulcère f

ear (concerning) auriculaire adj

duodénale; ulcère m du

ear, inner oreille f interne

duodénum

ear, outer oreille f externe

duodenum duodénum m

ear, outer part of pavillon m de

duodenum, inflammation of

l’oreille earache mal m aux oreilles

duodénite f dura mater (outermost

eardrum tympan m

membrane around the brain

eardrum injury (explosions,

and spinal cord) dure-mère f

altitude, scuba diving)

dwarfism nanisme m dysentery dysenterie f

barotraumisme m ear drops gouttes f pour les

dysfunction dysfonctionnement m

oreilles ear inflammation/infection,

dyslexia dyslexie f

of outer/inner ear; otitis

dyslexic dyslexique adj

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS ear lobe lobe m de l’oreille

echocardiography (ultrasound heart scan)

ear, nose and throat department département m/service m d’oto-rhino-

échocardiographie f echography (ultrasound scanning) échographie f

laryngolie ear, nose and throat medicine

eclampsia; convulsions

(specialty) médecine f otorhino-laryngologie f

éclampsie f ectopic preganancy (fœtus outside womb) grossesse f

ear, nose and throat specialist

extra-utérine

oto-rhino-laryngologiste m and f ear passage to eardrum méat

eczema eczéma m eczema (affecting babies) eczéma m atopique

m auditif ear plug (for keeping out

eczema following (allergic) contact eczéma m de contact

water) bouchon m d’oreille (pour l’eau)

eczetamous disease affecting

ear plug (for keeping out noise) boule f Quies ® (pour

hands and feet dys(h)idrose f edge (of a cut/incision/ wound) berge f; lèvres f d’une

bruit) ear tumour (following

incision/plaie

repeated infection)

edgy nerfs mpl à vif (idiom)

cholestéatome m

edible comestible adj

early (diagnosis) précoce adj

effusion (abnormal presence

early signs/stages (of illness) ébauche f earwax cérumen m

of liquid) épanchement m elastic band bande f élastique elastic support bandage bande

ease (relieve), to soulager v Ebola virus disease maladie f à virus m Ebola

f de tissu élastique elasticity compliance f elbow coude m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH elbow bone; olecranon

électroencéphalogramme m (EEG)

olécrâne m elbow joint; epicondyle

electroencephalograph (examination of brain’s

épicondyle m

electrical activity)

elderly, the personnes fpl âgées elderly person who is no longer physically

électroencéphalographe m electronic monitoring

independent personne f âgée dépendante electric blanket couverture f chauffante electric lounging armchair

surveillance f électronique electrocution électrocution f electrolytes electrolytes f electrotherapy électrothérapie f eliminate, to éliminer v

with help-you-up function

elimination élimination f

fauteuil m électrique avec

elongation of large intestine (not an illness) dolichocôlon m

fonction releveur electric shock choc m

embolism (blood clot or air

électrique; commotion

bubble blockage) embolie f

f électrique; décharge f

embolism, air embolie f gazeuse

électrique

embolism, arterial embolie f

electrocardiogram (record of heart’s electrical activity)

artérielle embolism, cerebral embolie f

électrocardiogramme m (ECG) electrocardiograph

cérébrale embolism, pulmonary embolie

(instrument which records

f pulmonaire

heart’s electrical activity)

embrocation embrocation f

électrocardiographe m

embryo embryon m

electroencephalogram

embryology embryologie f

(record’s brain

embryonic embryonnaire adj

electrical activity)

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS endocrine system système m

emergency urgence f emetic (medicine which

endocrinien endocrinology endocrinologie f

causes vomiting) émétique m

endogenous (originating

emphysema (lung condition

from body interior)

causing breathlessness)

endogène adj

emphysème m

endometrium (membrane

empirical remedy remède m

lining the uterus) endomètre m

empirique

endometriosis (inflammation

empty stomach, on an (required before many

of the uterus lining)

blood tests) à jeun

endométriose f endorphine (morphine-like

emulsion (medicinal)

substance produced by

émulsion f

brain) endorphine f

enamel (tooth) émail m encephalitis (inflammation of

endoscope (instrument for internal examinations)

the brain) encéphalite f encephalogram (brain X-ray) encéphalogramme m

endoscope m endoscopy examination

encephalon (brain and top of spinal cord) encéphale f

endoscopie f enema (rectum injection)

endemic endémique adj endocardium (inner wall of the heart) endocarde m

lavement m enema (fluid used) lavement m enema, barium (pre X-rays:

endocardium, inflammation

coloscopy more usual)

of endocardite f endocrine system (glands) système m endocrinien endocrine glands (ovaries,

lavement m barite engorge, to engorger v engorgement engorgement m enteritis (small intestine

testicles, thyroid) glandes fpl

inflammation) entérite f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH enterobacteria (digestive tract

epidymis inflammation

bacteria) entérobactérie f

épididymite f epiglottis épiglotte f

enterobiasis (pinworm/ threadworm illness) oxurose f

epilation (hair removal)

enterocolitis (inflammation

épilation f

of large and small

epilepsy épilepsie f

intestines) entérocolite f

epilepsy, severe comitialité f,

enterovirus (intestinal

épilespsie f généralisée

virus which can spread

epileptic fit crise f d’épilepsie

elsewhere) entérovirus m

epileptic fits, successive état m

enzyme (biological substance aiding/allowing chemical

de mal épileptique episiotomy (surgical cut into vagina to aid childbirth)

reaction) enzyme m/f epicondyle (elbow joint) épicondyle m

épisiotomie f epithelial tissue (body and digestive tract tissue) tissu m

epidemic épidémie f epidemic threshold seuil m épidémique

épithélial epithelioma (malignant

epidermis épiderme m

tumour of epithelial tissue)

epidural péridurale f epidural (relating to the

épithélioma m epithelium (body surface,

outermost membrane

digestive tract and other

around brain and spinal

cavity tissue) epithelium m

cord) péridural(e) (pl -aux) adj epidural anaesthesia (into

ergonomic ergonomique adj ergonomic seat cover for back

lower area of spinal cord)

support sursiège m soutien de

anesthésie f péridurale

dos

epidymis (duct behind

erosion of joints érosion f;

testicles) épididyme m

écorchure f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS eruption (of teeth growing through the gums) éruption f eruption of blisters; vesicatory vésicatoire m erysipelas (reddish skin infection) érysipèle m

evolution évolution f evolve, to (of illness) évoluer v exacerbation exacerbation f examine, to examiner v examination investigation f examination, complementary

erythema (abnormal redness of the skin) érythème m

examen m complémentaire examination, detailed

Escherichia coli (E. coli) Escherichia coli m

exploration f examination of the exterior of the cervix examen m

essential oil (used in medicines) huile f essentielle established (through tests, of

exocervical examination room salle f

illness) avéré(e) adj ethics, medical déontologie f médicale ethmoid bone (above nose

d’examens m excite, to exciter v exceed, to dépasser v excrement déjections fpl

and behind forehead)

excretion excrétion f

ethmoïde m

exercise bike vélo m

etiology/aetiology (study of

d’appartement ; vélo m

disease causes) étiologie f euthanasia euthanasie f

d’intérieur exhausted, to feel avoir v un

evacuate, to (from body) évacuer v

coup de pompe exhausted state, (utterly)

evacuation déjection f evacuation (draining of

(grand) état m d’épuisement exhaustion coup m de pompe

liquid) évacuation f evacuation (vomiting) rejet m

(informal); épuisement m exophthalmia (abnormally

evening (of symptoms, etc.)

globular eyes) exophtalmie f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH eye exercises gymnastique f

expectorant expectorant m and

oculaire

adj

eye inflammation;

exploration (detailed

ophthalmia ophtalmie f

examination) exploration f

eye socket orbite f

exploratory explorateur -rice;

eye solution solution f oculaire

exploratoire adj

eye specialist ophtalmologiste

exploratory operation

m/f; ophtalmologue m/f ;

intervention f exploratrice extensor muscle extenseur m

oculiste m/f

external; exterior externe adj

eye surgery chirurgerie f

external use (only) (à) usage m

ophtalmique eye wash bain m d’oeil; bain m

externe extract, to arracher v; extraire v

oculaire

extraction extraction f

eyeball globe m oculaire

extrasystole (irregular

eyeball membrane choroïde f

heartbeat) extrasystole f

eyebath œillère f

auriculaire

eyebrow sourcil m

eye oeil m (pl yeux)

eyecup œillère f

eye, black oeil m poché; oeil au

eyelash cil m

beurre noir

eyelid paupière f

black/dark rings under eyes

eyelid, closed (stuck)

yeux m battus

occlusion f palpébrale

eyes, blood-shot yeux m

eyelids (concerning)

injectés de sang

palpébralé(e) (pl -aux) adj

eyes, dryness of sécheresse f

eyelid, lower/upper paupière f

oculaire

inférieure/supérieure

eye astigmatism astigmatisme m

eyelid abscess chalazion f

eye drops gouttes f pour les

eyelid inflammation; blepharitis blépharite f

yeux

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS eyesight vision f

faintness/sickness (feeling of)

eyesight test test m d’acuité f visuelle eyesight trouble trouble m de

défaillance f; malaise m fall, to tomber v Fallopian tube trompe f de Fallope

la vision

Fallopian tube, removal of face visage m; face f face cream crème f pour le

annexectomie f Fallot’s congenital heartvalve malformation

visage face-lift (plastic or cosmetic surgery) lifting m

tétralogie f de Fallot family planning planification f

facial facial(e) adj facial nerve nerf m facial

familiale; planning m familial Fanconi disease (congenital

facial paralysis paralysie f

illness causing poor reproduction of red

faciale facial surgery chururgie f

corpuscles) maladie f de

faciale factor (as in protection

Fanconi fantasy fantasme m

factors for sun lotion)

fast, to jeûner v

facteur m

fasting jeûne m

faeces matières f fécales

fatal disease/illness maladie f

faeces, dark (bloody) méléna/ melaena m faint, to s’évanouir v; tomber v en syncope; tomber v dans les

mortelle fatigue fatigue f fat-soluble liposoluble adj fattiness in female buttocks; steatopygy stéatopygie f

pommes f (informal) fainting perte f de connaissance

fatty acid/oils/wax/steroid;

fainting fit/spell évanouissement m; syncope f

lipid lipide m fatty cyst lipome m; loupe f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH fatty cysts, presence of

fertility drug médicament m contre la stérilité

lipomatose f fatty tissue tissu m adipeux

fertilisation fécondation f

fatty tissue build-up

festering ulcéreux -euse adj

infiltration f graisseuse

fever fièvre f

features faciès m

fever, absence of apyrexie f

febrifuge (treatment to

fever (recurring every four

prevent/reduce fever)

days) fièvre f quartane

fébrifuge m and adj;

fever attack accès m de fièvre

antipyrétique m and adj

feverish fièvreux -euse adj

feeble faible adj

feverish convulsions

feebleness asthénie f

convulsions fpl fébriles

feed up, to suralimenter v

feverish person fébrile m/f

feeding tube sonde f

fibrescope (optic fibres instrument enabling

d’alimentation feeding up therapy

internal examination)

suralimentation f feel, to sentir v

fibroscope f fibrescope examination

feel unwell, to ne pas se sentir v bien

fibroscopie f fibrillation (quivering

femoral quadriceps (four-

movement, especially of

headed thigh muscle)

heart muscle) fibrillation f


fibrillation, auricular

femur fémur m femur, broken neck of col m

fibrillation f auriculaire (FA) fibrillation, ventricular

du fémur caissé fennel (plant) fenouil m

fibrillation f ventriculaire (FV) fibroid in the uterus fibrome

fermentation culture ferment m lactique

m de l’utérus fibrositis aponévrite f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS first-aid post poste m de

fibrous swelling on scar

secours

chéloïde f

first-degree burn brûlure f du

fibula (lower and outer leg bone) péroné m

premier degré

fill, to (teeth) obturer v

fissure sillon m

fill a tooth provisionally, to

fissure of the brain, longitudinal scissure f

panser v filling (in tooth) plombage m

interhémisphérique

filling, to lose a perdre un

fist poignet m fistula (abnormal passage

plombage m finger doigt m

between organs) fistule f

finger, index index m

fit attaque f

finger, little auriculaire m

fit, to (an appliance or

finger, middle majeur m

artificial limb) poser v

finger, third annulaire m

fit, to throw a piquer v une

finger bone; phalanx phalange f fingernail ongle m de la main

crise fitful (of sleep) troublé; agité

fingerprint empreinte f digitale

adj

fingerstall (cover to protect a

fitful (esp. of breathing,

finger) doigtier m

pulse) irrégulier m -ère f adj

fireman pompier m; sapeurs-

fitness forme f physique flaking skin condition;

pompiers m first aid premiers m soins

pityriasis pityriasis m

first-aid box trousse f d’urgence

flask flacon m

first-aid kit trousse f de premier

flat plat -e adj

secours; trousse f de premiers

flat-footed aux pieds m plats

soins; trousse f à pharmacie

flatulence flatulence f

first-aid manual manuel m de premiers soins

flatus flatuosité f flavour parfum m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH follow treatment, to suivre v

flavouring (for medicines)

une thérapie

excipient m

fontanelle (boneless part of a

flex, to fléchir v

baby’s head) fontanelle f

flexor muscle fléchisseur m

food hygiene hygiène f

flu grippe f flu, bad attack of mauvaise

alimentaire food poisoning intoxication

grippe f flu vaccine vaccin m de grippe

f alimentaire; toxi-infection f

fluke (parasitic flatworm)

alimentaire food-poisoning infection;

distome m; douve f

listeriosis listériose f

fluoridation (of water,

food rich/poor in vitamins

helping to preserve teeth)

alimentation f riche/pauvre en

fluoration f fluoride toothpaste dentifrice

vitamines food supplement complément

m fluoré fluorine fluor m

m alimentaire

fluoride fluorure m

food wedged between teeth

flush flush m

bourrage f alimentaire

focussing function (of

foods for dieting aliments m de

eyes); accommodation

régime foot pied m

accommodation f foetus foetus m

foot bone métatarse m

foetus communication

foot/hand pedalling exercise

through sensory stimulation haptonomie f

machine pédalier m foot massager (appliance)

follicle (small cavity, sac or

appareil m de massage pour les

gland) follicule m follicle, inflammation of folliculite f

pieds forceps forceps m forearm avant-bras m forearm bone; ulna cubitus m 245


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS fracture which can be

forefinger index m

reduced/set, of réductible adj

forehead front m

fracture which cannot be

forehead bone (frontal) os m

reduced/set, of irréductible adj

frontal

fracture due to excessive

foreign body corps m étranger

physical activity fracture f de

forensic medicine reports

fatigue

expertises f de médecine légale

fracture of the skull fracture f

forensic scientist expert m légiste

du crâne

forensic surgeon médecin m

fractured arm/leg/rib bras

légiste

m cassé/jambe f cassée/côte f

foreskin prépuce m

cassée

foreskin, abnormal covering

fractured skull enfoncement m

of (in young boy) adhérence f

de la boîte crânienne free radical (constant

préputiale fracture fracture f

element/atom part of

fracture, clean fracture f en

chemical compound) radical

bois vert

m libre

fracture, closed fracture f

frostbite gelure f frozen embryo embryon m

fermée fracture, Colles’ arm (lower

congelé

radius) fracture f de Pouteau-

fumigator fumigateur m

Colles

functional disorder désordre

fracture, compound fracture f

m fonctionnel; trouble m

ouverte

fonctionnel

fracture, simple fracture f

functional failure of organ

fermée

défaillance f

fracture, to set/reduce réduire v

functioning fonctionnement m

fracture, to fracturer v

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ENGLISH – FRENCH ganglion disorders adénopathie f

funduscopy (examination of back of the eye) examen m du

gangrene gangrène f

fond de l’oeil

gargle gargarisme m gargle, to se faire v un

fungal disease; mycosis

gargarisme

mycose f

garlic ail m

fungal disease affecting

gastrectomy (surgical

nails; onychomycosis

removal of whole/part of

onychomycose f

stomach) gastrectomie f

fungal diseases, medicine for

gastric gastrique adj

treatment of antimycosique f

gastric acidity acidité f

fungus champignon m (generic

gastrique

term); mycose f (med.)

gastric flu grippe f gastro-

fungi specialist mycologiste m furuncle (boil) furoncle m

intestinale gastric ulcer ulcère m de

galenic (of medicine

l’estomac

produced from animal or

gastritis (inflammation of

vegetable tissue) galénique adj gall bladder vésicule f biliaire

stomach lining) gastrite f gastro-enteritis

gall bladder, inflammation of

(inflammation of stomach and intestines) gastroentérite f

cholécystite f gall bladder, surgical removal of; cholycystectomy

gastric flu grippe f intestinale gastroenteroligist (digestion specialist) gastroenterologue m

cholécystectomie f gall bladder, X-ray of

gastroenterology

cholécystographie f gall stone calcul m biliaire

gastroentérologie f gastroenterology department

gamma rays rayons m gamma ganglion (nerve cluster/

service m de gastroentérologie gauze compress compresse f

nucleus) ganglion m

de gaze 247


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS gelatine capsule gélule f

genital herpes herpes m génital

gene therapy thérapie f génique

genital organs organes (mpl.)

general anaesthesia anésthésie f générale general surgery chirurgerie f générale

génitaux genitals sexe m genome génome m genotype (genetic constitution of a person)

genetic code codage m

génotype m

génétique genetic material matériel m

gentian (gentian violet dye is used as antiseptic) gentiane f

génétique generalise, to généraliser v

geriatric gériatrique adj

generalised (of infection)

geriatric ward service m

systématisé(e) adj

gériatrique

genetic génétique adj

geriatrics gériatrie f

genetic advice (for future

germ germe m; microbe m

parents using hereditary

German camomile camomille f

illnesses) conseil m génétique

allemande

genetic engineering génie m

German measles rubéole f

génétique; manipulations f

German measles vaccine

génétiques genetic figerprint empreinte f génétique genetically modified organism (e.g. cereal

vaccin m contre la rubéole gerontology gérontologie f gestation gestation f giddiness vertige m giddiness, fit of

grains) (GMO) organisme

étourdissement m

m génétiquement modifié

gingival gingival(e) adj

(OGM)

gingivitis gingivite f

genetics génétique f

ginseng (root powder)

genital blisters/warts vésicules fpl génitales

ginseng m gland glande f 248


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ENGLISH – FRENCH glanders (contagious disease

glycerine glycerol (used as laxative) glycerine f glycérol

affecting jaws and nostrils, transmitted by horses)

glycerol used in small doses as laxative polyéthylène m

morve f glandular glandulaire adj glandular fever fièvre f ganglionnaire/glandulaire;

glycol (PEG) goitre (neck swelling) goitre m gonad (ovary or testicle) gonade f

mononucléose f infectieuse glasses (eyesight) lunettes f

gonadotropin (substance stimulating gonads to

Glauber’s salt (sodium

produce sperm/egg)

sulphate) sel m de Glauber glaucoma (diminishing eyesight) glaucome m glottis (upper end of

gonadotrophine f gonalgy (knee pain) gonalgie f gonorrhoea blennoragie f;

windpipe) glotte f

gonorrhée f

glucose glucose m

gout goutte f

glucoses (normal and stable

govt. health assurance

amounts of different types

medical officer médecin m

in the blood) équilibre m

conseil

glycémique glucose (tolerance) test

GP médecin m généraliste GP linked to health scheme

épreuve f de tolérance

(after changes were

f au glucose; épreuve f

announced in 1998) médecin

d’hyperglycémie f provoquée gluteal (buttock) muscles muscles m fessiers gluten (protein present in

m référent graft greffe f graft, to greffer v graft using healthy tissue

cereal grains) gluten m

from patient’s own body

glycaemia (glucose level in

autogreffe f

blood) glycémie f 249


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS gravel (stones in urinary

growth (small and harmless); papilloma papillome m

tract) gravelle f gravel (crystals formed in

growth (of adolescent, child)

urinary tract) lithiase f urinaire

croissance f grumbling appendicitis

graze éraflure f

appendicite f chronique

greater plantain (plant, used

gullet; oesophagus œsophage m

as mild laxative) plantain m

gullet, abnormal closing up of achalasie f

majeur grinding (of teeth)

gullet and stomach surgery (partial removal);

mâchonnement m

oesogastrectomy

gripe water calmant m pour

oesogastrectomie f

coliques infantiles gripes (violent stomach

gullet inflammation due to stomach acids oesophagite f

pains) coliques f; tranchées f gripping (ability) préhension f

peptique

groin aine f

gum (teeth) gencive f

groin or neck pulses pouls mpl

gum ointment pâte f gingivale

centraux

gumboil abcès m à la gencive;

groove (in bone) gouttière f group therapy thérapie f de

fluxion f dentaire gumma (internal tissue swelling) gomme f

groupe growing pains (child development) épiphysite f

gustative gustatif -ive adj gymnastics gymnastique f

growth, benign adénome m

gynaecologist gynécologue m/f

growth, benign (often on a

gynaecology gynécologie f

breast) adénofibrome m

gynaecology unit unité f

growth (fleshy) on a healing

gynécologique

cut granulome m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH haematological

haemorrhage, external

hématologique adj

hémorragie f externe

haematologist (blood

haemorrhage, internal

specialist) hématologue m/f haematology (study of blood) hématologie f

hémorragie f interne haemorrhagic hémorragique adj haemorrhoidal

haematoma poche f de sang haemodialysis (kidney

hémorroïdal(e) adj haemorrhoids (piles)

dialysis) hémodialyse f haemoglobin (red oxygen-

hémorroïdes fpl haemorrhagic fever fièvre f

carrying protein in blood) hémoglobine f

hémorragique haemostasis (stopping of haemorrhage) hémostase f

haemolysis (loss of haemoglobin) hémolyse f haemolysis, pathological (abnormal elimination of

hair (body) poil m hair (head) cheveux mpl hair, fibrous proteins in; keratin kératine f

red corpuscles) hémolyse f pathologique haemolysis, physiological (natural elimination of

hair bulb bulbe m pileux hair care soins m des cheveux hair conditioner après-

red corpuscles) hémolyse f physiologique haemophilia (hereditary condition with failure of

shampoing m; conditionneur m hair cream pommade f hair graft implant m capillaire hair loss (temporary, partial

normal blood coagulation)

or complete hair loss);

hémophilie f

alopecia alopécie f

haemophiliac person

hair, loss of chute f des cheveux

hémophile m/f haemophilic hémophile adj

mp. hair loss, to cause dépiler v

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS hand cream crème f pour les

hair care lotion lotion f

mains

capillaire

handicap handicap m

hair removal; epilation

handicapped handicappé(e) adj

épilation f hairline (of fracture) a minima

handicapped (physically) person déficient m -e f moteur

adj

handicapped, to be

hair root cavity/gland follicule

permanently; handicapped

m pileux

for life rester handicapé(e) m/f

hairy poilu(e) adj hairy (plentiful body

à vie

hair) système m pileux très

hangover gueule f de bois

développé

hard of hearing (person)

halitosis (bad breath) halitose f;

malentendant(e) adj hard palate voûte f du palais

mauvaise haleine f hallucinated person; lunatic

harelip bec-de-lièvre m hawthorn aubépine f

halluciné(e) m/f hallucination hallucination f

hay fever coryza m spasmodique

hallucination, auditory (esp.

des foins; rhume m des foins

voices) hallucination f auditive hallucinations of seeing

head tête f head (concerning the)

animals (associated with

céphalique adj

drug/drink addiction);

head, back of occiput m

zoopsy zoopsie f

headache; cephalagia céphaléé

hallucinatory delirium délire

f; mal m de tête headache, to have a avoir v mal

m hallucinatoire hallucinogenic hallucinogène adj ham (of leg) jarret m

à la tête headaches, violent bouts of

hand main f

(without explanation) algie f

hand bone; metacarpus

vasculaire de la face

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ENGLISH – FRENCH ‘healthy mind, healthy body’

head cold coryza m; rhume m

‘bien dans sa tête, bien dans

de cerveau heal, to (of scar) cicatriser v;

son corps’ hearing ouïe f; audition f

(of illness) guérir v

hearing, to have a sharp sense

healing (of scar) cicatrisant(e)

of avoir l’ouië fine

(of illness) guérison adj

hearing aid appareil m

healing product cicatrisant m health santé f

acoustique/auditif; audiophone

health, in good/bad en bonne/

m; prothèse f acoustique/

mauvaise santé f

auditive

health sanitaire adj

hearing decline (normal)

health care protection f contre

with age presbyacousie f hearing decline (premature)

les maladies health/medical care/

presbyacousie f précoce

treatment soins m médicaux

hearing evaluation;

health care for mothers and

acoumetry acoumétrie f

young children protection f

hearing one’s own voice in the head, uncomfortable

maternelle et infantile health check up examen m de

impression of autophonie f heart coeur m

santé; bilan m de santé health-food product produit m

heart, weak cœur m fatigué heart and blood circulation

diétique health insurance assurance f

(study/treatment); cardiology cardiologie f

maladie health record carnet m de

heart and blood circulation specialist; cardiologist

santé; dossier m médical healthier life, for a hygiène f de vie; pour une meilleure vie f

cardiologue m heart and blood-vessel conditions (medical

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS heart kinetics (movement

specialty) cardiologie f,

mechanics) cinétique f du

affections fpl cardio-vasculaires heart activity record over

coeur heart muscle disease;

a 24 hour period Holter m

cardiomyopathy

rhythmique heart area between auricles

cardiomyopathie f heart murmur souffle m au

and ventricles jonction f

coeur

atrio-ventriculaire /auriculo

heartrate rythme m du coeur

ventruculaire

heartrate, abnormally fast;

heart artery disease

tachycardia tachycardie f

coronaropathie f

heartbeat, irregular

heart attack crise f cardiaque;

extrasystole f auriculaire

infarctus m du myocarde heart attack, mild malaise m

heartbeats, irregular; arrhythmia arythmie f

cardiaque heart attack affecting the

heartbeat, irregular (with

ventricular septum infarctus

fast bursts); tachyarrythmia

m septal

tachyarythmie f

heart bypass operation

heartbeat, medicine which restabilises antiarythmique f

pontage m cardiaque heart disease cardiopathie f;

heart membranes, inflammation of; carditis

maladie f du coeur heart examination examen m

cardite f heart-rate monitor moniteur m

cardiaque heart failure défaillance f

cardiaque heart’s auricle (concerning)

cardiaque heart inflammation diseases;

auriculaire adj

myocarditis myocardite f

heart surgeon

heart irregularity intermittence f

cardiochirurgien(ne) m/f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH heart surgery chirurgie f

heartbeat rate per minute battement m de coeur par

cardiaque heart test ultrasound device doppler pulsé m

minute (BPM) heartburn aigreurs m d’estomac;

heart transplant greffe f

brûlures f d’estomac

du cœur; transplantation f

heat chaleur f

cardiaque

heat exhaustion épuisement m

heart valve valve f cardiaque heart valve, artificial prothèse f valvulaire heart valve (concerning) valvulaire adj

dû à la chaleur heat treatment thermothérapie f heatstroke coup m de chaleur heel talon m heel bone; calcaneum

heart valve(s) deterioration atteinte f valvulaire heart valve disease

calcanéum m height gauge/chart toise f height and weight (concerning) staturo-

valvulopathie f heart rate illness due to disorder in the heart’s

pondéral(e) (pl -aux) adj height-weight chart (for

nerve centre tachycardia f

children) développement m

jonctionnelle heartbeat battement m de coeur

staturo-pondéral heliotherapy (sunlight

heartbeat noise, abnormal bruit m de galop

treatment) héliothérapie f hemiplegia (paralysis of one

heartbeat, abnormal rubbing noise of frottement m

side of the body) hémiplégie f hemiplegic (person paralysed down one side)

péricardique heartbeat, excessively fast (over 150 a minute) flutter m

hémiplégique m/f hemiplegic (paralysed down

heartbeat rate fréquence f

one side) hémiplégique adj

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS hernia, hiatus (between chest

heparin (anticoagulant in

and abdomen) hernie f hiatale

various organs and tissues)

herpes herpès m

héparine f

herpes zosta herpès m zosta

hepatic (liver) colic colique f

herpes zosta (concerning)

hépatique hepatitis hépatite f

zostérien(e) adj

hepatitis A virus m de l’hépitate

hiccough; hiccup hoquet m hiccough/hiccup, to hoqueter v

A (HAV)

highly strung nerfs m fragiles

hepatitis A vaccine vaccin m

hip hanche f

hépatite A

hip area swelling with fever

hepatitis B virus m de l’hépitate

(temporary condition

B (HAB)

affecting children) rhume m

hepatitis B vaccine vaccin

de hanche; coxite transitoire f

hépatite B hepatitis C virus m de l’hépitate

hip bone os m iliaque hip joint articulation f de la

C (HAC) herbal medicine phytothérapie f

hanche; articulation f coxo-

herbalist phytothérapeute m

fémorale

and f

hip-joint replacement

hereditary héréditaire adj

operation arthroplastie f

hereditary disease maladie f

complète de la hanche f

héréditaire

hip replacement prothèse f de

hereditary bone growth reduction; achondroplasia

la hanche hip replacement operation

achondroplasie f

pose f d’une prothèse f de

heredity hérédité f hermetically sealed plaster

hanche hippocampus (ridges at bottom of brain’s lateral

pansement m occlusif hernia hernie f

ventricles) hippocampe m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH hirsutism (excessive hair

hookworm disease

growth) hirsutisme m

ankylostomiase f;

hissing sibilant(e) adj

ankylostomose f hooping (metal wire repair

hissing in ears sifflement m

technique to broken bone)

histamine (body catalyst from allergies) histamine f

cerclage m d’un os cassé horizontal part of bone

histology (study of tissues)

plateau m

histologie f hives; urticaria urticaire f

hormone hormone f

Hodgkin’s disease

hormone-producing gland disorder trouble m hormonal

(cancerous) maladie f de

hormone substitute (post-

Hodgkin

menopause) substitutif m

holistic (of treatment taking into account mental and

hormonal hormone treatment traitement

social factors) holistique adj. hollow/cavity (in the body)

m hormonal horse chestnut preparation

fosse f hollow behind the knee creux

(not edible) marron m d’Inde hospital hôpital m (pl -aux)

m poplité homeopathic homéopathique adj

hospital ward/department

homeopathic medicine/

service m

remedy médicament m

hot flush bouffée f de chaleur

homeopathique

house doctor interne/e m/f des

homeopathy homeopathie f homogeneous (aspect of

hôpitaux household soap savon m de

healthy organs on X-rays, etc.) homogène adj.

Marseille human body organisme m;

hook-formed bone uncus m hookworm ankylostome m

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS hygiene for good health

l’immunodéficience f humaine

hygiénisme m

(VIH)

hygiene at work hygiène du

human testing for new drugs

travail

essai m clinique

hymen hymen m

humerus (upper arm bone)

hyperactive hyperactif -ive adj.

humérus m

hyperglycaemia (glucose

humour humeur f hump gibbosité f

excess in bloodstream)

Huntington’s chorea (with

hyperglycémie f hyperhidrosis (excessive

progressive dementia)

sweating) hyperhidrose f

chorée f de Huntington

hyperpathyroidisme

hurt, to blesser v hurt oneself, to se blesser v

(abnormal functioning of

hydration hydratation f

gland near the thyroid)

hydrocephalus (excessive

hyperparathyroïdie f hypertensive hypertensif -ive adj.

fluid in the brain)

hypertension hypertension f

hydrocéphalie f hydrocortisone (steroid

hyperthermia hyperthermia f

hormone for treating

hypertonic (of high-tension

inflammations/rheumatism)

muscles; of extremely

hydrocortisone f

concentrated medicine for

hydrogen peroxide eau f oxygénée

injection) hypertonic adj hypertonic drip perfusion f

hydronephrosis (waterswollen kidney)

hypertonique hypertrophy (organ/tissue enlargement due to increase

hydronéphrose f hydrotherapy hydrothérapie f hygiene hygiène f

in size of cells) hypertrophie f hyperventilation (abnormally

hygiene, body hygiène f

fast breathing rate)

corporelle

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ENGLISH – FRENCH hypnosis hypnose f

hypothermia hypothermie f

hypnosis (using a magnet);

hypothermia, induced

hypnotism magnétisme m; mesmérisme m

hibernation f artificielle hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of thyroid gland)

hypnotherapy hypnothérapie f hypnotic; sleep inducing (pill) hypnotique m

hypothyroïdie f hypotrophy (insufficiency in

hypnotic hypnotique adj

child growth/ development)

hypoallergenic (of little/

hypotrophie m

reduced tendency to

hysterectomy hystérectomie f

cause allergic reaction)

hysteria hystérie f

hypoallergénique adj.

hysterography (womb X-ray)

hypochondria hypocondrie f hypochondriac (person)

hystérographie f hysteric; hysterical person

hypocondriaque m/f; malade m/f imaginaire

hystérique m/f hysterical hystérique adj.

hypochondriac hypocondriaque adj. hypodermic needle aiguille f pour piqûres hypodermic syringe seringue f

ice pack poche f de glace icterus (jaundice) ictère m idiocy idiotie f; imbécillité f ileitis (inflammation of last portion of the intestine)

pour injections hypoglycaemia (glucose deficiency in bloodstream)

iléite f ileum (last portion of small intestine) iléon m

hypoglycémie f hypotensive hypotensif -ive adj

iliac (of the lower body or

hypothalamus (brain area controlling hunger,

ilium area) iliaque adj iliopsoas muscle (flexes the

thirst, temperature etc.)

hip joint) psoas m; muscle m

hypothalamus m

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS ill mal m (pl -aux)

imbecile imbécile m/f

ill (of person) malade adj.

imbecilic imbécile adj

ill, gravely/seriously gravement

imbecility imbécillité f immersion syncope

malade ill, to feel avoir mal m au cœur

hydrocution f immune defence system

illness maladie f illness, harmless/mild maladie

défenses fpl immunitaires immune system système m

f benigne illness, short and violent

immunitaire immunity immunité f

maladie f aiguë illness, systemic (illness

immunity, acquired/

which spreads throughout

developed immunité f acquise

the body, but with little

immunity, inborn immunité f

known origin) maladie f

naturelle immunisation immunisation f

systèmique illness caused by a previous

immunodeficiency déficience f

one (of) sécondaire adj

immunitaire

illness with no known cause

immunologist immunologiste

(of) essential(le) adj

m/f; immunologue m/f

illness forming calcium

impaction (bone parts driven

deposits (of) calcifiant(e) adj

or wedged together and not moveable) impaction f

illness with physical cause

impairment of concentration,

maladie f somatique illness in early pregnancy (of)

intelligence, memory

tératogène adj

asthénie f psychique

imaginary smells hallucination

imperceptible with an ultrasound scan anéchogène m

f olfactive imbalance (between parts of

impetigo (contagious skin

anatomy usually same size

infection) gourme f; impétigo

eg. lungs, feet) déséquilibre m

m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH incurable incurable adj

implant (bone/skin or metal/ plastic to replace body part)

incurable person incurable m/f

implant m

incurably ill, the malades

implant, dental implant m

incurables independent (physically)

(dentaire) impotence impuissance f;

autonome adj indication (medical or

impotence f

medicinal) indication f

inability to breathe lying

indigestion indigestion f

down orthopnée f

indigestion (severe) crise f de

inability to move correctly (but not physically

foie induced delivery

handicapped) apraxie f inadequacy insuffisance f

accouchement m provoqué

incisor dent f incisive

industrial disease maladie f

inclining/reclining feature

professionnelle

on para-medical armchair

industrial hygiene hygiène m

bascule f assise

du travail

incontinence incontinence f

industrially disabled person

incontinence pad couche f

invalide m/f du travail infancy bas âge m; petite

pour incontinents incontinent incontinent(e) adj

enfance f

increase, to (dose, etc.)

infant care puériculture f infantile paralysis paralysie f

majorer v increase in majoration f

infantile

increasing dependence (on

infarction (dead tissue

medicine/pill) accoutumance f

through lack of blood)

incubation incubation f incubation period période f d’incubation incubator couveuse f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS inguinal (groin) hernia hernie

infected area for microscope examination coupe f

f inguinale

infection infection f

inhalation inhalation f

infection (through injury),

inhale, to inhaler v

accidental inoculation f

inhaler inhalateur m

accidentelle

inhaler, pocket-sized

infection, secondary

inhalateur m de poche f inhibitor (natural substance

surinfection f infectious infectieux -euse adj

or medicine) inhibiteur m

infectious disease maladie f

inhibitor of blood coagulation inhibiteur m de la

infectieuse infertility infertilité f

coagulation

infestation infestation f

inhibitory inhibiteur -trice adj

infest, to infester v

initial incision area (in

infiltration infiltration f

operation) abord m

infirmary infirmerie f

injected injecté(e) adj

infirmity infirmité f

injection infiltration f; injection

inflammation/swelling

f; piqûre f injection, to give an piquer v

fluxion f inflammation medicines

injection, to have an se faire

(group) corticoïde m

piquer v

inflammatory inflammatoire adj

injections (small) in or just

influenza; flu affection grippale f; grippe f

under skin mésothérapie f injure, to blesser v; léser v

influenzal grippal(e) adj

injure oneself, to se blesser v

influx influx m

injury blessure f

infrared infrarouge adj

inmate (mental hospital)

infrared radiation rayonnement m infrarouge

interné(e) inner ear cavity vestibule m de

ingrowing nail ongle m incarné

l’oreille interne 262


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ENGLISH – FRENCH institutionalised, to become

inoculate, to inoculer v inoculation (injection of

s’institutionnaliser v

microbes) inoculation f

instructions (for taking

insanity démence f; folie f

medicine/pills) mode

insect bite piqûre f d’insecte

d’administration f insufficiency; inadequacy (of

insect repellent lotion f contre

an organ or set of organs

les insectes

to function properly which

insemination, artificial

can lead to total failure)

insémination f artificielle insemination, artificial (by

insuffisance f insufficient natural growth

donor) (AID) insémination m

development due to

artificielle par donneur (IAD)

malnutrition hypotrophie f

insensibility narcose f

insufflate, to (blow/breathe

inside intra- (as prefix)

air, gas, powder into a body

insipid diabetes (deficiency of

cavity) insuffler v

hormone regulating kidney) diabète m insipide

insufflation insufflation f

insomnia insomnie f

insulin insuline f

insomniac (person)

insulin-dependent person (requiring daily

insomniaque m/f insomniac insomniac adj

injections) or illness

instep cou-de-pied m

insulinodépendant(e) m/f

instillation (with drops for

insulin-requiring person

ear, eye, etc.) instillation f

or illness (temporary)

institutional therapy (treatment over a period of

insulinorequérant(e) m/f insulin injection injection f

time in a psychiatric home) thérapie f institutionnelle

d’insuline insulin treatment for diabetes

institutionalise, to (patient)

traitement m par insuline

institutionnaliser v 263


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS intestine, abnormal closing

intelligence quotient (IQ)

up of achalasie f

quotient m intellectuel (QI)

intestines, chronic

intensive care soins mpl

inflammation of maladie f de

intensifs intensive care, to be in être v

Crohn intestinal blockage blocage

en réanimation intensive care unit service m de

m intestinal; occlusion f intestinale

la réanimation interaction (adverse) of

intestinal blockage signs

two medicines interaction f médicamenteuse

syndrome m occlusif intestinal flora (not an abnormal condition) flore f

interferon (proteins released by cells) interféron m humain interior interne adj

intestinale intestinal transition transit m

intermission intermission f intermittent intermittente adj

intestinal intestinal wash lavage m

internal interne adj internal bleeding hémorragie interne f

d’intestin intoxicate, to intoxiquer v intracranial pressure

internal illnesses (study of) médecine f interne

hypertension f intracrânienne intradermic injection injection

internal tissue swelling; gumma gomme f

f intradermique intramuscular injection

interrupt, to (treatment, etc.) interrompre v

injection f intramusculaire intraoculaire blood pressure

intervene, to (operate)

tension f intraoculaire; pression

intervener v intervention intervention f

f oculaire intra-uterine coil sterilet m

intestine intestin m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH iridology (diagnosis by

intra-uterine contraceptive (IUD) dispositif m intra-utérin

examination of iris)

(DIU)

iridologie f iris (of eye) iris m

intravenous intraveineux -euse

iritis (iris inflammation) iritis f

adj (IV) intravenous injection injection

iron fer m iron, excess of in body

f intraveineuse

(disease caused by)

intravenous X-ray of kidneys and urinary tracts urographie

hémochromatose f iron (concerning) martial(e)

f intraveineuse intubate, to intuber v

adj

intubation intubation f; tubage m

iron deficiency déficit m en fer;

invalid infirme m/f; malade m/f

carence f martiale

invalid car voiture f pour

irradiation; radiation

handicapé

irradiation f

invasive (disease or

irreducible (of fractures,

procedure) invasif -ive adj

hernias) irréductible adj

inversion/abnormal position

irregular (of pulse, etc.)

of organ déviation f

ondulant(e) adj

invertebrate disc disque m

irrigate, to irriguer v irrigation irrigation f

intervertébral involution (organ size

irrigator (hydrotherapeutic

reduction) involution f

appliance to eliminate

iodine iode m; teinture d’iodine f

toxins in the intestines,

iodine base enema fluid (used

vagina, etc) irrigateur m

in preparation for scanning

irritable bowel syndrome

the large intestine) lavement

colopathie f fonctionnelle;

m à la Gastrograffine ®

syndrome m de l’intestin m

ionising radiation radiation f ionisante

irritable irritant irritant m 265


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS jawbone, lower/upper

irritant irritant(e) adj irritation irritation f

maxillaire m inférieur/

ischaemia (blood circulation

supérieur jaw cavity setting for teeth

blockage or disorder in an organ) ischémie f

alvéole f dentaire jaw surgery chirurgie f

isolation isolement m isotonic solution (solution

maximillaire jejunum (second part of small

equal in molecular

intestine) jéjunum m

concentration to blood

jellyfish sting piqûre f de

plasma) solution f

méduse

isotonique itch; itching démangeaison f

joint articulation f

(the) itch (la) gale f

joint, surgical repair of

itch, to démanger v

impaired arthroplastie f joint blocking blocage m

itching, severe prurit m itching, severe anal; anal

articulaire

pruritus prurit m anal

joint displacement (off

itching reduction/elimination product antiprurigineux m

centre) excentration f joints, blocked/paralysed (in flexed position) flessum/

jab, to (inject) piquer v jaundice; icterus ictère m;

flexum m joint, difficulty/inability to move a; ankylosis ankylose f

jaunisse f jaw mâchoire f

joints disorder algodystrophie f

jaw, lower/upper mâchoire f inférieure/supérieure jawbone maxillaire m

sympathique jugular vein veine f jugulaire junction (of two organs or

jawbone (concerning); maxillary maxillaire adj

organ parts) jonction f juniper genévrier m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH Kaposi’s illness/sarcoma/

kidney/renal failure défaillance

syndrome (malignant

f rénale; insuffisance f rénale kidney/renal failure, acute

tumour syndrome) maladie f/

défaillance f rénale; insuffisance

sarcome m de Kaposi keep, to tenir v

f rénale aiguë kidney and pelvis

keep out of children’s reach

inflammation pyélonéphrite f

ne pas laisser à la portée f des

kidney inflammation;

enfants keep out of children’s reach

nephritis néphrite f

and view tenir v hors de la

kidney machine rein m artificiel

portée et de la vue des enfants

kidney specialist néphrologue

karyotype (number and chromosome types in a cell

m/f kidney stone calcul m rénal

nucleus) caryotype m

kidney transplant greffe f de

keratin (fibrous proteins in hair) kératine f

rein; transplantation f du rein

keratitis (inflammation of the

kinetics, heart (study of)

cornea) kératite f

cinétique f du coeur

keratosis (thickening of the

kleptomania kleptomanie f

cornea) kératose f

knead, to pétrir v

keyhole surgery to examine

kneading massage pétrissage m

artery arthroscopie f

knee genou m

kidney rein m

knee, back of jarret m

kidney’s ability to filter waste

knee, back of (concerning)

from the blood clairance f

poplité(e) adj

kidney cancer cancer m du rein

knee, dislocated genou m

kidneys are no longer

déboîté

producing urine anurie f vraie

knee cartilage, deterioration

kidneys block the urine fausse anurie f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS knee rheumatism gonarthrose f

lachrymal (tear) glands

knee support genouillère f

glandes fpl lacrymales

kneecap rotule f

lactation lactation f

kneecap, displaced

lactobacilli (bacteria producing lactic acid)

excentration f de la rotule knock-kneed genoux cagneux mpl

lactobacilli mpl lactose (sugar in milk) lactose m lance, to percer v

L-dopa (form of dopa: a treatment for Parkinson’s

lancet (surgical knife) lancette f lanoline lanoline f; graisse f de

disease) L-dopa f labelling étiquetage m

laine laparotomy (stomach

labial (of lips) labial(e) (pl -aux) adj

operation) laparotomie f laparotomy, investigative

labour, childbirth travail m labour, difficult des couches fpl pénibles

laparotomie f exploratrice large intestine gros intestin m large intestine, first part of

labour pains douleurs fpl de l’accouchement

caecum m large intestine, abnormal

labour room chambre f

cavities in diverticulose f

de travail préparatoire à l’accouchement

colique large intestine, elongation of

laceration déchirure f; lacération f

(not an illness) dolichocôlon m large intestine, excessive air

Lachman’s sign (tibia pulls forward or backward more

in; aerocoly aérocolie f large intestine part sewn up

than normal) signe de Lachman m

after surgery poche f large intestine parts forming

lachrymal lacrymal(e) (mpl

a square cadre m colique

-aux) adj 268


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ENGLISH – FRENCH laryngectomy (removal

leg, articulated jambe f

of part or entire larynx) laryngectomie f

articulée leg, wooden jambe f de bois

laryngitis laryngite f

leg, artificial jambe f artificielle

laryngoscope (instrument)

legs, strong/sturdy jarrets mpl d’acier

laryngoscope m laryngoscopy (detailed

leg bone, lower and outer; fibula péroné m

inspection of larynx using a laryngoscope) laryngoscopie f

leg-bone growing pain

larynx larynx m larynx inflammation with

apophysite f tibiale antérieure legionnaire’s disease maladie f

hard cough; croup croup m

du légionnaire

laser laser m

lentigo lentigo m

laser beam rayon m laser

leprosy lèpre f

Lassa fever (acute tropical

lesion lésion f

disease) fièvre f de Lassa lassitude lassitude f

lethal létal(e) (mpl -aux) adj lethal dose dose f mortelle; dose

latent period (incubation period of illnress) temps m

f létale lethal (possibly) combination of medicines, would

de latence latex gloves gants m latex

cause lysis through a cell-

laxative laxative m

destroying (lytic) process

laxative laxatif -ive adj

cocktail m lytique

lead poisoning; saturnism saturnisme m

lethargy léthargie f leucocyte (white corpuscle)

lead poisoning colic colique f de plomb m

leucocyte m leucoma (white opacity in the

leg jambe f

cornea) taie f

leg, broken jambe f cassée

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS light therapy lamp, with

leucoplasy (abnormal white patch on tongue/genitals/

protective screen lampe f de

inside mouth) leucoplasie f

luminothérapie f, avec écran de

leuc(k)orrhea (vaginal

protection

discharge) leucorrhée f; pertes

limb membre m

f blanches

limb, lower/upper membre m

leucotomy (surgery to white

inférieur/supérieur

nerve fibres of brain)

limp claudication f, boiterie f

leucotomie f

limp, to boiter v line of vision/sight rayon m de

leukaemia cancer du sang m; leucémie f

vision f

level (of sugar, alcohol,

lip lèvre f

cholesterol, etc.) taux m

lip, upper/lower lèvre f

libido libido f

supérieure/inférieure

lice infestation pédiculose f

lip inflammation (corners)

lie heavy on the stomach, to

perlèche f lip salve pommade f pour les

embarrasser v l’estomac life expectancy espérance f de

lèvres lipase (fat-breaking enzyme)

vie life-saving lessons cours mpl de sauvetage ligament ligament m

lipase f lipase level in blood lipasémie f lipid (fatty acid/oils/wax/

ligature (esp. in surgery) ligature f

steroid) lipide m liposoluble (fat soluble)

ligature, to ligaturer v

liposoluble adj

light fever fébricule f

liposuction liposuccion f

light massage effleurage m

liquorice réglisse f

light meal collation f

listen to heartbeat/breathing,

light therapy luminothérapie f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH listeriosis (food-poisoning infection) listériose f lithiasis (small stones in ducts, cavities and tubes)

location (of lesion) repérage f lockjaw tétanos m locum remplaçant(e) m/f long and slender (of body shape) filiforme adj

lithiase f’ lithiasis (kidney stones

long and slender (of finger)

causing inflammation) lithiase f rénale liver foie m

grêle adj longevity longévité f long-sightedness

liver (of the) hépatique adj liver-coloured hépatique adj

hypermétropie f; presbytie f lordosis (inward curvature of the spine) lordose f

liver complaint hépatopathie f liver complaint sufferer

lose consciousness, to perdre v

hépatique m/f liver disorder désordre m hépatique

conscience lose weight, to mincir v lose weight quickly, to

liver failure insuffisance f hépatique liver specialist hépatologue m/f

(informal) décoller v loss/losing perte f loss of consciousness perte f de

lobe, lower/middle/upper

connaissance

(lung) lobe m inférieur/

loss of hair chute f des cheveux

moyen/supérieur (du poumon

loss of memory perte f de

m) lobotomy (pre-frontal brain

mémoire loss of sense of smell anosmie f

lobe incision) lobotomie f

lotion lait m; lotion f

cérébrale

louse pou m (pl poux)

local/topical (medicine/pain/

low-calorie foods/dishes

anaesthetic) topique adj local anaesthesia anesthésie f

cuisine f minceur low-fat cooking cuisine f

locale

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS stethoscope with certain

low sperm count oligo-

lung diseases) crépitation f

asthénospermie f lumbago lombalgie f; lumbago m

pulmonaire; râles mpl crépitants lung (part of) disorder

lumbar lombaire adj

atélectasie f

lumbar area région f lombaire

lung inflammation alvéolite f

lumbar puncture ponction f

(the) lungs are affected (les) poumons m sont pris

lombaire lumbar vertebrae vertèbres fpl lombaires

lung X-ray aire f pulmonaire lungs air capacity,

lump bosse f

measurement of (with

lump (after a bump or

spirometer) spirométrie f

wound) oedema m réactionnel

lupus (ulcerous skin disease)

lump; tumour grosseur m lunacy folie f; démence f

lupus m lupus erythematis, chronic

lung poumon m

lupus m érythémateux

lungs, difficult passage of air through syndrome m

chronique lupus erythematis, systemic (lupus infection throughout

obstructif pulmonaire lung cancer cancer m du

the body) lupus m

poumon

érythémateux disséminé

lung cavity, permanent air

lupus vulgaris (TB with dark

bubble in bulle f dans le

red skin patches due to TB inoculation) lupus m vulgaire

poumon lung collapse, partial infarctus

lying down on the back position décubitus m dorsal

m pulmonaire lung congestion congestion f

lying down on the front/ stomach décubitus m frontal

pulmonaire lung crepitations (crackling/

lying down on the side

rattling sound detected by

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ENGLISH – FRENCH macrobiotic (Zen

lying down position décubitus

Buddhist dietary system)

m lymph (colourless fluid with

macrobiotique adj macrobiotics macrobiotiques

only white corpuscles)

fpl

lymphe f

macroscopic (visible to the

lymph gland/node ganglion m

naked eye) macroscopique adj

lymphatique

macula (spot-like central area

lymph gland, swelling of;

of retina) macule f

adenitis adénite f

macula (dark spot in the skin)

lymph vessel vaisseau m

macule f

lymphatique

macular degeneration

lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels)

(deterioration of the most

lymphangite f

important part of the

lymphatic lymphatique adj

retina) dégénérescence f

lymphatic system (network

maculaire liée à l’âge (DMLA) mad cow disease maladie f de la

of vessels conveying lymph)

vache folle

système m lymphatique lymphatic drainage drainage m lymphatique

madness démence f; folie f magic mushroom champignon

lymphosarcoma (cancer of

m hallucinogène

lymph gland/node tissue)

magnesium magnésium m

lymphosarcome m

magnesium deficiency déficit

lysis (cell/bacteria destruction) lyse f

m en magnésium magnetic resonance imagery

lysis, relating to/causing

(MRI) imagérie f par

lytique adj

résonance f magnétique (IRM) magnetism (for rheumatism, lumbago, kidney stones,

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS manic depression psychose

etc.) magnétisme m;

f maniocodépressive;

magnétothérapie f magnifying glass loupe f

cyclothymie f manifest sign(s) of illness

malaria malaria f; paludisme m malarial fever fièvre f

symptôme(s) m actif(s) manipulation manipulation f

paludéenne

manipulation of the spine

male menopause andropause f malignancy malignité f

manipulation f vertébrale manually-operated relaxation

malignant (worsening/ growing illness/tumour)

armchair/lounger fauteuil m

malin(igne) adj

de repos manuel

malingerer faux -sse malade m/f

marasmus (emaciation due

malnutrition sous-alimentation f

to nutritional deficiency)

Malta fever brucellose f

marasme m

mammary mammaire adj

marjoram (oil extract) origan m

mammary abscess abcès m

mark (on body) trace f

mammaire

mark on skin, brown tache f

mammary density (mammography factor)

café au lait marker (in blood tests, shows development or diminution

densité f mammaire mammary glands glandes fpl mammaires

of illness) marqueur m marking (of product)

mammectomy mammectomie f

étiquetage m

mammography (2D breast X-

marrow moelle f

ray) mammographie f

marrow, bone moelle f osseuse

mandible (jaw) mandibule f

massage massage m

mandible (of, concerning)

massage, body percussion f

mandibulaire adj

massage, cardiac massage m

mania (serious mental disorder) manie f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH massage, localised frictional

maternity department, ward service m d’accouchement, de

frictions fpl localisées massage, scalp massage m du cuir chevelu

maternité matron surveillante f générale

massage, to masser v

matter matière f

massage, to have a se faire

mattress matelas m

masser v massage glove gant m de crin

maturation maturation f maxillary (concerning jaw/ jawbone) maxillaire adj

massage lightly, to effleurer v massage oil huile f de massage

measles rougeole f

masseur -euse masseur m,

measure, to; measure out, to doser v

-euse f massively obese (category

measurement of volumes (in certain organs) volumétrie f

in body weight index: see indice de masse corporelle

mediate (medium for

in Fr-Eng section) obésité f massive mastectomy (breast removal

obtaining result) médiat(e) adj medical médical(e) adj medical analysis/blood tests

operation) mastectomie f

laboratory laboratoire m

mastication mastication f mastitis (breast

d’analyses fpl médicales medical box/cabinet armoire à

inflammation) mastite f mastoid process (protuberance on bone

pharmacie f medical care soins m médicaux medical certificate certificat m

behind ear) mastoïde f mastoid (conical shape)

médical; attestation f médicale medical check-up examen m

mastoïde adj

médical

mastoiditis (inflammation of

medical code of ethics

mastoid process) mastoïdite f

déontologie f médicale

275


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS medicine (medicament)

medical confidentiality secret

médecine f; médicament m

m médical

medecine, alternative/non-

medical consultant chef m de

conventional médecine f

service medical emergency urgence f

alternative/douce/naturelle medicine, complementary

médicale medical examination examen

médecine f parallèle medicine, conventional

m médical medical fees honoraires fpl

médicament m allopathique medicine, homeopathic (in

médicaux medical file dossier m médical

small doses) médicament m

medical imagery imagérie f

homéopathique medicine, preventive

médicale medical imagery department

médecine f préventive medicine, remedial médecine

service m d’imagérie médicale medical imagery using

f curative

gamma rays gammagraphie f

medicine, therapeutic

medical law droit m médical

substance f thérapeutique

medical needle aiguille f

medicine (study of effects on

medical supervision

the body) pharmacodynamie f medicine price sticker

surveillance f médicale medicated skin plaster/patch

(used for social security

(such as nicotine patch)

reimbursement) vignette f medicine, to take se soigner v

timbre m transdermique medication for external use

medicine ball (large exercise ball) médecine-ball m

médicament m à usage externe medicinal herb herbe f

medicine made up on prescription préparation f

médicinale medicine (study of) médecine f

magistrale meditation méditation f

276


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ENGLISH – FRENCH medulla moelle f

Ménière’s disease (circulation problem causing dizziness)

medulla oblongata (spinal bulb at bottom of brain)

vertige m de/maladie f de

bulbe rachidien m

Ménière

medullary (relating to spinal cord) médullaire adj

meningitis méningite f meningitis, the three

megalomania mégalomanie f

symptoms of trépied m

melancholia mélancolie f

méningitique

melancholic mélancolique adj

meningitis, spinal méningite f

melanin (pigment, tanning under sun and/or UV rays)

cérébro-spinale meningococcus (microbe causing some forms of

mélanine f

meningitis) méningocoque m

melanism (excessive melanin darkening the skin)

meninx (membrane covering brain and other nervous

mélanisme m

system organs) méninges f

melanoma (tumour, usually malignant, from melanin-

meninx tumour méningiome m

forming cells) mélanome m

meniscus (rounded cartilage

membrane (covering certain organs) séreuse f

in knee) ménisque m meniscus, of/concerning

membrane, inflammatory couenne f

méniscal(e) (mpl -aux) adj meniscus, surgical removal of

memory mémoire f memory (of, concerning)

ménisectomie f menopausal ménopausique adj post-menopausal

mnésique adj memory block blocage m de mémoire memory lapse défaillance f de

ménopausée adj menopause ménopause f menopause process

mémoire

périménopause f

memory (visual) loss apraxie f 277


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS mental hospital hôpital m

menorrhagia (abnormally long menstruation)

psychiatrique mental illness maladie f

ménorragie f menstrual menstruel(le) adj

mentale

menstrual periods, absence of;

mental retardation arriération

amenorrhoea aménorrhée f

f mentale mental shock commotion f

menstruation menstruation f;

mentale

règles f

mental unbalance déséquilibre

menstruation, total absence of (in adolescent girl)

m mental mental well-being bien-être m

aménorrhée primaire f menstruation, occasional

mental mentally handicapped person

absences of (in a patient who otherwise menstruates

déficient m -ente f mental(e);

normally) aménorrhée f

dégénéré(e) m/f mentally ill person malade m/f

secondaire ‘mental’ age (based on IQ test results) âge m mental mental block blocage m

mental(e) mercury mercure m mesencephalon (midbrain)

mental confusion/disorder

mésencéphale m

(temporary) confusion f

metabolism métabolisme m

mentale

metacarpus (hand bone)

mental defect déficit m intellectuel

métacarpe m metal brace (for broken

mental deficiency débilité f mentale; faiblesse m mentale

bone) fixateur m externe metal material used for

mental fatigue surmenage m

surgical implants matériel m

intellectuel mental health santé f mentale

métallique metastasis (transfer of disease within the body) métastase f 278


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ENGLISH – FRENCH mixed feeding allaitement

metastasise, to métastaser v metatarsus (foot bone)

mixte m modification (of organ,

métatarse m

following illness)

meteorism (air-inflated stomach and intestines)

remaniement m moist dressing pansement m

météorisme m methylene blue antiseptic

humide moisturise skin, to hydrater v

bleu de méthylène m microbe microbe m

moisturiser crème f hydratante

microbiologist microbiologiste

moisturising (skin) réhydratation f

m/f

moisturising hydratant(e) adj

microbiology microbiologie f

molar (tooth) molaire f

micturition (urination)

mole (spot) grain m de beauté;

miction f midbrain mésencéphale m

lentigo m

middle-aged entre deux âges adj

moniliasis (see also thrush)

mid-wife sage-femme f

moniliase f; candidose f

mid-wife, male (rare)

monitoring monitorage m

maïeuticien m

(formal); monitoring m

migraine migraine f

(colloquial)

milk lait m

mood humeur f

mind-expanding; ‘mind-

morning-after pill pilule f du

blowing’ (of drug) hallucinogène adj

lendemain morning sickness nausées fpl

minipill minipilule f minor complication complication f mineure

matinales morphine morphine f morphology (general aspect/

minute (fracture) a minima adj

form of body/organs)

miscarriage avortement m

morphologie f

spontané; fausse couche f 279


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS mosquito repellent (product)

move around quickly, to se déplacer rapidement v

antimoustique adj motions selles fpl

mucous muqueux -ueuse adj

motion, to have a/to pass a

mucous membrane muqueuse f

aller v à la selle

mucoviscidosis (pancreatic disease) mucoviscidose f

motionless, to remain/stay rester v sans bouger motivity (normal mobility of body) motricité f

mucus glaire f mud-bath bain m de boue f multiple arthritis; polyarthritis polyarthrite f

motor neuron neurone m moteur

multiple fractures fractures fpl

motor nerve nerf m moteur mountain sickness mal m de

multiples multiple sclerosis sclérose f en

montagne mouth (concerning); buccal

plaques; sclérose f multiple mumps oreillons m;

buccal(e) adj mouth, inside of the cavité f buccale mouth-to-mouth

parotidite f ourlienne muscle muscle m muscle, calf mollet m muscle activity, examination

(resuscitation) bouche-à-

of électromyogramme m

bouche m

(EMG)

mouth inhaler inhalateur m

muscle contraction (automatic reaction in

buccal mouth inflammation;

reflex test) réflexe m ostéo-

stomatitis stomatite f

tendineux

mouth ulcer aphte m

muscle elasticity tonicité f

mouthwash/mouth rinse bain

muscle (rotating) rotateur m

m de bouche; eau dentifrice f

muscle wasting condition

move around, to (person) se déplacer v

amyotrophie f muscular musculaire adj 280


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ENGLISH – FRENCH muscular dystrophy dystrophie

mycosis (fungal disease) mycose f

f musculaire

mycotoxin (toxic substance

muscular tissue tissu m

produced by a fungus)

musculaire musculature (body/organs

mycotoxine f myelitis (spinal cord

muscular system)

inflammation) myélite f

musculature f

myocarditis (heart

mushroom champignon f

inflammation diseases)

mushroom, edible champignon

myocardite f

m comestible mushroom disease (following

myocardium (heart muscle)

consumption of certain fungi) aspergillose f

myocarde m myoglobin (iron-content protein in muscle cells)

mustard poultice cataplasme

myoglobine f

m de moutarde; cataplasme m sinapisé

myopathy (progressive

mutagen (agent promoting

muscle atrophy) myopathie f

genetic change) agent m

myopic (short-sighted) myope adj

mutagène mutagenic mutagène adj

myopia (short-sightedness)

muteness mutité f mutism (following

myopie f myxoedema (thyroid disorder

psychological shock or

resulting in overweight,

mental illness) mutisme m

physical and mental lethargy) myxoedème m

myasthenia gravis (rare chronic disease with muscular weakness)

naevus (birthmark) naevus m

myasthenia f

nail ongle m

mycology (study of fungi)

nail, split ongle m dédoublé

mycologie f 281


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS narrow passage between two

nails, fragile/brittle ongles mpl

bones/organs défilé m

cassants

narrow passage between first

nails, well-manicured ongles

rib and clavicle défilé m

mpl soignés nail care soins mpl des ongles

costo-claviculaire

nail clippers pince f à ongles

narrowing rétrécissement m

nail deformation

narrowing of aortic (heart) valve rétrécissment m aortique

hippocratisme m digital nail file lime f à ongles

(RA)

nail hardener durcisseur m

narrowing of mitral (heart) valve rétrécissement m mitral

d’ongles nail scissors ciseaux mpl à

(RM) nasal nasal(e) adj

ongles nail varnish vernis m à ongles

nasal cavity cavité f nasale

nail varnish remover

nasal inhalation (for administration of medicine)

dissolvant m nape of the neck nuque f

par voie f nasale

nappy couche f pour bébés

nasal instrument for

nappy, disposable couche f

withdrawal babies’ mucus

jetable; couche-culotte f

mouche-bébé m

nappy rash érythème m fessier

nasal mucus (snot) morve f

nappy rash cream crème f

nasal septum (between the nostrils) cloison f du nez m

contre les rougeurs m narcolepsy (disease with fits

nasal septum displacement

of sleepiness) narcolepsie f

déviation de la cloison f natale

narcosis (insensibility) narcose f

nasty (attack of… ) mauvais(e)

narcotic narcotique m; stupéfiant m narcotic narcotique adj

adj natural naturel(le) adj natural childbirth parturition f natural death mort f naturelle 282


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ENGLISH – FRENCH neck vertebrae arthrosis

natural medicine (exercise, massage, heat without

uncarthrose f necrosis (death of body tissue

medication); physiotherapy

or part) nécrose f

physiothérapie f

needle (such as syringe)

natural tendency to be right- or left-handed/footed

aiguille f negative (results) négatif -ive

latéralisation f natural wearing down of body

adj

parts (e.g. cartilage) abrasion f naturopathy (natural

neonatal neonatal(e) adj neonatal period période f

treatment: without medicines) naturopathie f:

néonatale nephritis (kidney inflammation) néphrite f

naturothérapie f nausea nausée f

nephrosis (chronic kidney disease) néphrose f

navel nombril m; ombilic m neck cou m; col m

nerve nerf m

neck area inside mouth

nerve centre centre/point m

(around teeth and gums) collet m

névralgique nerve cluster at end of spinal

neck bone, second axis m neck, stiff raideur de la nuque f;

cord queue f de cheval nerve cluster at end of spinal cord, symptoms caused by

torticolis m neck of the bladder col m de

crushed syndrôme m de la

la vessie neck pain cervicalgie f

queue de cheval nerve inflammation; neuritis

neck and groin pulses pouls m centraux neck rest travel cushion

névrite f nerve root racine f nerveuse nerve root, of/concerning

coussin m de voyage

radicumaire adj

283


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS neuroleptic (sedative)

nerve tumour gliome m;

neuroleptique m

neurinome m nervous nerveux -euse adj

neuroleptic neuroleptique adj

nervous breakdown dépression

neurological neurologique adj neurologist neurologue m

f nerveuse nervous person neurotonique f

neurology neurologie f

nervous tension nervosité f

neuroma (tumour) névrome m

nervous shock choc m nerveux

neuromuscular (concerning nerves and muscles)

nervous system système m

neuromusculaire adj

nerveux nervousness nervosité f

neuron (nerve cell) neurone m

nervy nerfs m à vif (colloquial)

neuron, motor neurone moteur m

nettle rash urticaire f

neuronal neuronal(e) adj

neural (of nerve or nervous

neurosis névrose f

system) neural(e) (mpl -aux)

neurosis, obsessional/phobic

adj

névrose f obsessionnelle/

neuralgia névralgie f

phobique

neuralgia running from neck

neurotic névrotique adj

down the arm névralgie f

neurotic depression dépression

cervico-brachiale

f névrotique

neuralgic névralgique adj

neutralise, to (pain) neutraliser v

neurasthenia (depression)

new-born baby nouveau-né m

neurasthénie f

-née f

neurasthenic (person)

new-born (unweaned) baby

neurasthénique m/f

nourrisson m

neurasthenic neurasthénique

nicotine addiction

adj

nicotinisme/nicotisme m;

neuritis (nerve inflammation) névrite f

tabagisme m nicotine patch patch m à la nicotine

284


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ENGLISH – FRENCH nicotine poisoning nicotinisme/nicotisme m

nose nez m nose, blocked nez m bouché

nightmare cauchemar m

nose, dripping goutte f au nez

nipple mamelon m

nose, inflammation of; rhinitis rhinite f

nocturnal (of fever, symptoms, occurrence etc.)

nose, stuffy nez m pris

horaire f nocturne

nose drops gouttes fpl pour le

nodule (small swelling or lump) nodule m ‘no mortal danger’ bulletin

nez nosebleed saignement de nez m nosebleeding; epistaxis

(for patient) ‘jours ne sont pas en danger’ node nodus; nodosité

épistaxis f nosecaps filtres m nasaux nosocomial (of infectious

node, lymph ganglion m

illnesses contracted in hospitals, clinics, surgeries)

lymphatique noises, harmful sons m nocifs (90–120dB)

nosocomial(e) (mpl -aux) adj nostril narine f

non-conventional medicine

not serious discrét -ète adj

médecine f alternative/douce/

nourishing nutritif -ive adj

naturelle

nuclear magnetic resonance

noradrenaline (hormone

imaging (MRI) imagerie

causing nerve or muscle

par résonance magnétique

impulse) noradrénaline f

nucléaire f; (IRM)

normal normal(e) (mpl -aux) adj

nucleus noyeau m

normal-sized de dimension f

nulligest (woman who has never been pregnant)

normale normal weight poids m normal

nulligeste f

(see also indice de masse

numbness engourdissement m

corporelle in French-English

numeration numération f

section)

nurse infirmier m -ère f 285


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS nurse, charge/head surveillant(e) m/f; infirmière f

obese obèse adj obesity obésité f (see also indice de masse corporelle in French-

en chef nurse, district infirmier/ère visiteur/euse m/f

Eng section) objective (of symptom which

nurse, home garde-malade m/f

can be objectively verified/

nurse, self-employed state

measured) objectif -ive adj

registered infirmier/ère m/f

observation observation f

diplômé(e) d’état en libéral

observation (e.g. clinical)

nurse, state registered infirmier/ère m/f diplômé(e)

constatation f clinique observation, to be/to put under être/mettre v en

d’état nurse, visiting infirmier/ère m/f visiteur/euse

observation obsessional eating (overeating) hyperphagie f

nurse’s aide aide-soignant(e) m/f

obsessive compulsive disorder

nursery nurse puéricultrice f

(OCD) trouble m obsessionnel

nursery nursing puériculture f

compulsif (TOC)

nursing home maison f de

obstetric(al) obstétrique;

retraite; résidence f médicalisée nursing sister infirmière f chef

obstétrical(e) adj obstetric clinic clinique f

nutrition nutrition f nutritional nutritionnel(le) adj

obstétrique obstetric department service m

nutritional report (for a patient) bilan m nutritionnel

d’obstétrique f obstetrician obstétricien (ne)

nutritive nutritif -ive adj nystagmus (rapid, unintentional eye

m/f obstetrics obstétrique f obstruct, to engorger v;

movements) nystagmus m

obstruer v obstruct (artery), to oblitérer v 286


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ENGLISH – FRENCH gullet and stomach)

obstruction obstruction f;

oesogastrectomie f

engorgement m occipital area (rear of the

oesophagus (gullet) œsophage

skull) région f occipitale occipital bone, of/concerning

m oestrogen (female hormone) œstrogène m

occipital(e) adj occiput (back of the head)

oesophagus, inflammation of oesophagite f

occiput m occlude, to (block or close up pores or orifice) occlure v occlusion occlusion f

oil; lipid lipide m ointment remède m ointment for haemorrhoids

occupational disease maladie f du travail occupational therapist ergothérapeute m/f

remède m hémorroïdaire ointment for skin pommade f old age vieillesse f olecranon (elbow bone)

occupational therapy ergothérapie f

olécrâne m olfaction (sense of smell)

oculist (eye specialist) oculiste m/f

olfaction f olfactory hallucination

odontology (dentistry) odontologie f

hallucination f olfactive oliguria (reduced urination

oedema (dropsy) œdème m oedematous allergic reaction

capacity) oligurie f oncogene (gene which can

(with swollen face and

transform a cell into a

possibly the throat) œdème

tumour cell: present in

m de Quinke

tobacco smoke) oncogène m

Oedipus complex complexe m

onychomycosis (fungal disease affecting nails)

d’Œdipe oesogastrectomy (surgical removal of part of

onychomycose f ooze out, to écouler v 287


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS open fracture fracture f ouverte

ophthalmia (eye inflammation) ophtalmie f

open-heart surgery opération f à coeur ouvert

optician, dispensing opticien

operate, to intervenir v; opérér v operated on, patient who has been opéré(e) m/f operating theatre bloc m opératoire; salle f d’opération;

m -ienne f optic nerve nerf m optique oral oral(e) (mpl -aux) adj oral cavity cavité f buccale oral hygiene hygiène f bucco-

théâtre m d’opérations operation intervention f; opération f

dentaire orally oralement adv orally, to be taken (for

operation, to have an se faire


opérér v operation without overnight hospitalisation opération f

par voie buccale/orale f orbit orbite f orchitis (testicle inflammation) orchite f

ambulatoire opthalmia (eye inflammation) ophtalmie f

organ organe m organ, abnormally opaque

ophthalmic optician,

(on X-rays) hyperdense adj

ophthalmologist

organ, functional failure of

ophtalmologiste m/f; ophtalmologue m/f

défaillance f organ, inversion or abnormal

ophthalmology (general) ophtalmologie f ophthalmology (concerning

position of déviation f organ, part of secteur m organ, surgical operation to

spectacle and contact, lenses) contactologie f

remove ablation f; exérèse f organ collapse or stop in

opiate (a sedative) opiat m opposing muscles, organs or

growth aplasie f organ containing too much

systems antagonistes fpl

blood, of congestif -ive adj 288


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ENGLISH – FRENCH organ faintly discernible on

orthopist (eye-movement

X-rays (a sign that it no

therapist) orthoptiste m/f

longer functions) exclu(e) adj

Osgood’s disease (leg growing pains) maladie f d’Osgood

organ growth, first stages of

ossification (the process of

germe m

becoming bone) ossification f

organ malfunction trouble m

osteitis (bone inflammation

trophique

or bone disease) ostéite f

organ transplant greffe f

osteoarthritis (degenerative

d’organe

disease of the joints) arthrose

organ, to remove an prélever v

f; ostéoarthrite f

un organe

osteomalacia (lack of bone

organic product produit m bio

calcium) ostéomalacie f

organism organisme m

osteomyelitis (bone or bone

organs (normally) immediately adjacent

marrow inflammation)

accolement m

ostéomyélite f

orthodontics (teeth

osteopath ostéopathe m/f

straightening) orthodontie f

osteopathy ostéopathie f;

orthopaedic orthopédique adj

médecine f manuelle

orthopaedic appliance appareil

osteophyte (abnormal shape/ extension to bone on edge

m orthopédique orthopaedic equipment, to

of rheumatic joint) lipping

fit a disabled person with appareiller v

m; ostéophyte m osteoporosis (brittle and

orthopaedic and traumatic

fragile bones) ostéoporose f

wounds surgery chirurgie f

osteosarcoma (bone cancer)

orthopédique et traumatique orthopaedic exercises

ostéosarcome m osteosclerosis (abnormal bone thickening)

gymnastique f orthopédique orthopaedics orthopédie f

ostéosclérose f 289


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS overdose surdosage m; surdose f

otitis (ear inflammation/ infection, of outer/inner

(esp. drugs) overdose f

ear) otite f (externe/interne)

(a mistakenly administered injection with potential

otology (study of ear diseases)

fatal results, shortly after a

otologie f

previous injection with the

otorhinolaryngology (study and treatment of ear, nose

same product) injection f

and throat conditions) oto-

déchaînante

rhino-laryngologie f outer pulses (wrists, temple etc.) pouls mpl périphériques

overeat, to se suralimenter v overeating suralimentation f overeating disorder (anorexia-bulimia) anorexie-

outgrowth excroissance f out-of-true (bone) désaxé(e) adj

boulimie f overexertion surmenage m

outpatient malade m/f ambulatoire outpatient examinations

physique overheat, to échauffer v overheating (of blood)

examens mpl en externe outpatient treatment

échauffement m overtaxed brain cerveau m

traitement m ambulatoire out-turned (limb) valga adj

fatigué oversized trop grand(e);

ovarian cyst kyste m de l’ovaire ovarian follicle follicule m ovarique

énorme; gigantesque adj overweight surpoids m overworked heart coeur m

ovary ovaire m

fatigué

ovary or testicle gonade f

ovulate, to ovuler v

ovaries, removal of

ovulation ovulation f

annexectomie f overcome, to (illness)

ovum (cell) ovule f oxygen oxygène m

surmonter v 290


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ENGLISH – FRENCH oxygen or carbon dioxide

paediatrician pédiatre m/f

level measurement in the

paediatrics pédiatrie f

blood saturométrie f

Paget’s cancer of the nipple

oxygen cylinder/bottle

maladie f cutanée de Paget

bouteille f d’oxygène

Paget’s bone deformation disease maladie f osseuse de

oxygen mask masque m à

Paget

oxygène oxygen passage to blood (in

pain douleur f

the lungs); alveolus alvéole f

pain, acute douleur f aiguë

pulmonaire

pain, constant douleur f

oxygen tent tente f à oxygène oxygen treatment oxygénothérapie f

persistante pain, dull douleur f sourde pain, intermittent douleur f

oxyuriasis (pinworm/ threadworm illness)

intermittente pain, nagging douleur adj

oxyurose f

irritante pain, sharp douleur f aiguë;

pacemaker pacemaker m;

élancement m

stimulateur m cardiaque;

pain, shooting élancement m

stimulateur m artificiel

pain, throbbing douleur f

pack (surgical/medical dressing) mèche f

lancinante pain, (of/concerning) local/

pack (open wound) with gauze, to mécher v

topical topique adj pain-alleviating care soins mpl

pad tampon m pads under the fingers/roll of flesh bourrelet m de chair

palliatifs pain in the arm brachialgie f pain in middle of the stomach

paediatric nurse (in a

douleur f épigastrique

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS pain, violent and sudden

palliative palliatif -ive adj

facial névralgie f faciale;

palliative care soins mpl palliatifs

névralgie f du trijumeau painful douloureux -euse adj

pallor pâleur f

painful joints arthralgie f

palm paume f

painkiller calmant m

palpate, to (to examine medically by touch) palper v

antidouleur; analgésique m painless indolore adj

palpation (medical examination, by touch)

pain-relieving antidouleur adj pain-relieving (clip on)

palpation f

electrodes électrodes f pour

palpitations palpitations fpl

les douleurs

palsy, with uncontrollable tremors paralysie f

pain relieving medicines, over-the-counter (not

palsy, cerebral paralysie f

usually reimbursed, even if prescribed) médicament m de

cérébrale palsy, shaking paralysie f

comfort pain-relieving product,

agitante paludism paludisme m

medical produit m du confort

pancreas pancréas m

médical

pancreas, end of queue f du

pain-relieving/palliative treatment for terminally ill

pancréas pancreas calcification disease maladie f pancréatique

traitement m palliatif pain threshold seuil m de la douleur

calcifiante pancreatitis (pancreas

palate palais m

inflammation) pancréatite f

palate, cleft palais f fendu

pancreatic pancréatique adj

pale, to look avoir v une petite

pancreatic disease; mucoviscidosis

figure/petite mine paleness pâleur f

mucoviscidose f 292


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ENGLISH – FRENCH paralytic (person) paralysé(e)

panty liner protège-slip m papille (small button-like

m/f paramedic auxiliaire m/f

protuberance of organ or body part) papille f

medical(e) paramedical paramedical(e) adj

papilloma (small and harmless growth) papillome

paranoia paranoïa f

m

paraplegia paraplégie f paraplegic paraplégique adj

papule or papula; pimple

paraplegic man/woman

papule f papulo-pustole (pimple

paraplégique m/f

containing pus) papulo-

parasite parasite m

pustule f

parasitic(al) parasitique;

paracetomol paracétamol m

parasitaire adj parasitic flatworm douve f;

paralyse, to paralyser v paralysed down one side

distome m parasympathetic nervous

(of body); hemiplegic

system (from brain to lower

hémiplégique adj

spinal cord) système m

paralysed down one side (of body), person; hemiplegic

parasympathique parathyphoid paratyphoïde adj

hémiplégique m/f paralysed joints, in flexed

parathyphoid fever fièvre f

position flessum/flexum m

parathyphoïde; paratyphoïde f

paralysed man or woman

parathyroid parathyroïde adj parathyroid gland parathyroïde f

paralyse(ée) m/f paralysis paralysie f

paresis (partial paralysis)

paralysis of half the body

parésie f parietal (concerning the wall

syndrome m pyramidal paralysis of one side of the

of the body or any of its

body; hemiplegia hémiplégie f

cavities) pariétal(e) (mpl -aux) adj

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS parietal pain in the chest/ribs

pathological haemolysis

(not the heart) douleur f

(abnormal elimination of

pariétocostale

red corpuscles) hémolyse f

Parkinson’s disease maladie f de Parkinson

pathologique pathological laboratory

parotiditis (saliva gland inflammation) parotidite f

laboratoire m pathologique pathologist (disease specialist) pathologiste m/f

paroxysm (crisis point/ climax) paroxysme m part of the anatomy corps m

pathology pathologie f pathology, anatomy and cytology (study of cells)

partially sighted person

anatomie f et cytologie f

malvoyant(e) m/f parturien (about to give birth) parturiente adj

pathologiques patient malade m/f; patient(e)

pass (exceed), to dépasser v pass on/away, to partir v

m/f patient, post-operation

pass on an illness, to communiquer v une maladie

opéré(e) m/f patient, severely ill grand(e)

pass out, to tomber v dans les pommes (informal)

malade m/f patient, terminally ill

passive smoking (inhalation of other people’s cigarette

condamné(e) adj patient affected by cyanosis

smoke) tabagisme m passif patch test patch-test m

cyanosé(e) m/f patient who is no longer

patella (kneecap) rotule f pathogen (causing disease)

feverous, of apyrétique adj patient with coronary artery disorder coronarien(ne) f

agent m pathogène pathogenic pathogène adj

patient discharge (release

pathological pathologique adj

from hospital) sortie f

294


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ENGLISH – FRENCH pelvic (bone) girdle ceinture f

paunch, to have a/to be developing a avoir v/prendre v

pelvienne penicillin pénicilline f

du ventre

penis pénis m; verge f

pause (between two courses

penis, inflammation of tip of

of treatment); temporary pause in a treatment

balanite f pepsin (enzyme in gastric

intercure f

juice) pepsine f

peach-like complexion peau

peptic (concerning or

de pêche f

promoting digestion)

pectoral pectoral(e) (mpl

peptique adj

pectoraux) adj

peptic ulcer ulcère m peptique;

pectoral (chest) muscle, greater muscle m grand

ulcère m de l’estomac period(s) flux m menstruel(s);

pectoral pectoral girdle ceinture f

période f menstruelle peppermint plant menthe f

scapulaire pectoral muscle pectoral m (pl

poivrée percuss, to percuter v

-aux) pediculosis (lice infestation)

percussion (body tapping as part of diagnosis) percussion f

pédiculose f pellagra (disease due to

percussion massage

vitamin deficiency) pellagre f pellet grain m

tapotement m percutaneous (through the

pelvis bassin m; pelvis m pelvis and kidney inflammation pyélonéphrite f pelvis, inflammation of; pyelitis pyélite f pelvis, lower petit bassin m

skin) percutané(e) adj perforate, to perforer v perforation perforation f perfume parfum m perfusion perfusion f periarthritis (inflammation of ligaments and tendons 295


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS surrounding a joint)

pernicious pernicieux -euse adj

périarthrite f scapulo-humérale

pernicious anaemia anémie f

pericardium (heart’s

pernicieuse progressive

membraneous sac)

peroxide peroxyde m

péricarde m

persecution mania délire m de

pericarditis (pericardium inflammation) péricardite f

persécution personal hygiene hygiène f

perineum (area between anus and scrotum or vulva)

corporelle personal medical records dossier m médical personnel

périnée f period (menstruation) règles fpl

(DMP) personality disorder trouble m

periodic périodique adj peripheral nervous

du caractère personality test test m de

system système m nerveux périphérique

personnalité perspiration sudation f; sueur f;

peristalis (automatic digestive movements)

transpiration f perspiration, slight perspiration f

péristaltisme m peritoneum (serum-

pertussis (whooping cough)

producing stomach

vaccine vaccin m contre la

membrane) péritoine m

coqueluche

peritoneum, of/concerning

pessary (womb support/

peritoneal(e) (mpl -aux) adj

contraceptive) ovule m

peritoneum, advanced stage

(pharmacie); pessaire m

of a stomach cancer which

phagocytosis (ingestion of

extends to the carcinose f

bacteria through the white corpuscles) phagocytose f

péritonéale peritonitis (peritoneum

phalanx (finger bone)

inflammation) péritonite f

phalange f 296


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ENGLISH – FRENCH phrenic nerve (relating to the

phantom pregnancy grosseuse

diaphragm) nerf m phrénique

f nerveuse

physical examination;

pharmaceutical form (including packaging) forme

physical examen m

f pharmaceutique

fonctionnel physical and psychological

pharmaceutical product

anxiety angoisse f

produit m pharmaceutique

physical well-being bien-être

pharmacist pharmacien(ne) m/f pharmacology pharmacologie f

m physician médecin m

pharmacy pharmacie f after hours (duty) pharmacy

physiological haemolysis (natural elimination of

pharmacie de garde f

red corpuscles) hémolyse f

pharyngitis (pharynx inflammation) pharyngite f pharynx (membrane-lined

physiologique physiological laboratory

cavity behind the mouth and nose) pharynx m

laboratoire m physiologique physiological serum/

phase phase f

salt solution sérum m

phial flacon m

physiologique/artificiel

phimosis (foreskin constriction) phimosis m

physiology physiologie f physiotherapist; physio;

phlebitis (inflammation of

physical therapist

veins) phlébite f

kinésithérapeute m/f; abbrev.

phlegm glaire f phobia phobie f

kiné physiotheraputic exercise

phosphorus phosphore m photophobia (aversion to

exercice m de rééducation physiotherapy kinésithérapie f;

light) photophobie f photosensitisation (reaction

rééducation f phytotherapy (herbal

to light) photosensibilisation f

medicine) phytothérapie f 297


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS pinna (outer part of ear)

pia mater (innermost membrane around brain

pavillon m de l’oreille pinning (of fractured bone)

and spinal cord) pie-mère f

brochage m

(pl pies-mères)

pinprick piqûre d’épingle f

pigeon-toed condition hallux

pins and needles

valgus m pigment pigment m

acroparesthésie f; formication f;

pigmentary retinitis

fourmillement m pinworm; oxuryid oxyure m

(congenital condition leading to blindness) rétinite

pipette compte-gouttes m

f pigmentaire

pituitary pituitaire adj

pigmentation pigmentation f

pituitary gland (at base of

piles; haemorrhoids

brain) glande f pituitaire;

hémorroïdes fpl

hypophyse f

pill pilule f; cachet m; comprimé

pityriasis (flaking skin condition) pityriasis m

m pill, small grain m

place point m

pill, the (contraceptive) la

placebo placebo m placenta placenta m

pilule f contraceptive pill box pilulier m

placenta, detachment of

pimple bourgeon m; bouton m;

(from uterus) décollement m

papule f

du placenta m

pimple containing pus papulopustule f pimply boutonneux -euse adj

plague peste f plasma plasma m plasma bank banque f de

pin (support) broche f

plasma

pinch pincement m

plaster emplâtre m; plâtre m

pinch, to pincer v

plaster, adhesive pansement m

pinch mark pinçon m

adhésif

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ENGLISH – FRENCH plaster, blister pansement m

plexus (nerve network) plexus m

pour l’ampoule plaster, corn emplâtre m pour les cors

plexus, solar plexus solaire m pneumococcus (bacteria causing pneumonia

plaster, hermetically sealed

and other infections)

pansement m occlusive plaster, to put/set in mettre v dans le plâtre

pneumocoque m pneumoconiosis (dustin-the-lungs disease)

plaster bandage bande f plâtrée plaster bandage providing support, wet appareil m plâtré

pneumoconiose f pneumogastric nerve nerf m

plaster cast gouttière f plastic surgeon chirurgien(ne) m/f plastique

pneumogastrique pneumology pneumologie f pneumonia fluxion de poitrine

plastic surgery plastie f; chirurgie f plastique plastic reconstruction/repair

f; pneumonie f point point m point (tip) pointe f

surgery chirurgie f plastique/

poison poison m

reconstructrice

poison, to empoisonner v;

platelets (for coagulation) plaquettes f

intoxiquer v poison treatment centre

pleura (membranes lining thorax and over lungs)

centre m anti-poison poison specialist; toxicologist

plèvres mpl pleura (of/concerning thorax

toxicologue m/f poisoning empoisonnement m;

and lung membranes) pleural(e) (pl -aux) adj

intoxication f poisonous mushroom

pleural cavity cavité f pleurale

champignon m vénéneux

pleurisy pleurésie f pleuritic pleurétique adj 299


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS posterior rugae (cleft

poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) paralysie f infantile

between the buttocks) raie f

f; poliomyélite f

des fesses post-menopausal ménopausée

poliomyelitis vaccine vaccin m

adj

de poliomyélite pollution pollution f

postnatal postnatal(e) adj

polyarthritis (multiple

postnatal depression

arthritis) polyarthrite f;

dépression f post-partum; bébé

rhumatisme m déformant

blues m (informal) postnatal fever (due to

polymyositis (rare muscle

uterine infection) fièvre f

disease) polymyosite f polyneuritis (nervous

puerpérale postnatal pain tranchées fpl

disorder) polynévrite f polyp; polypus (small internal growth) polype m

utérines post-operative post-opératoire;

polyp(s), surgical removal of

(abbrev.) postop adj post-operative depression

polypectomie f polyunsaturated (fat/oil

dépression f opératoire

molecule) poly-insaturé(e) adj

post-operative illness maladie f

polyvalent polyvalent(e) adj

opératoire

poor health, to be in avoir v

post-operative shock choc m

une petite santé

opératoire

porphyria (rare hereditary

post-partum (period

blood disease) porphyrie f

immediately following

portal vein (to the liver) veine

childbirth) post-partum m posture posture f

f porte positive (results) positif -ive adj

potassium potassium m

positive result, falsly (second

potassium level in the blood

test advisable) résultat m faux

kalilémie f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH Pott’s disease (TB of the

pregnancy, ectopic (fœtus outside womb) grossesse f

spine) mal m de Pott potty pot m d’enfant pouch separating different

extra-utérine pregnancy, high-risk grossesse

body organs capsule f poultice cataplasme m

f à haut-risque pregnancy termination for

powder poudre f

medical reasons avortement

practise, to pratiquer v

m thérapeutique

practitioner (GP or

pregnancy test test m de

specialist) praticien(e) m/f precautions before use

grossesse prehension (gripping) ability

(medicines) précautions fpl d’emploi

préhension f pre-marital examination (for marriage settlement

precision and concentration, patient’s lack of

contracts) examen m

désorganisation m (d’un

prénuptial

malade)

premature baby premature(e)

precocious; early (of diagnosis) précoce adj

m/f premature birth accouchement

pre-eclampsia (pregnancy condition) prééclampsie f

m prématuré premature decline in hearing

pre-examination/preoperation nerves (of

presbyacousie f précoce premenstrual syndrom (PMS)

patient) trac m

syndrome m prémenstruel

pregnant enceinte adj pregnant with twins enceinte f

(PMS) prenatal clinic clinique f

de jumeaux mpl -elles fpl pregnancy grossesse f; (strictly

prénatale pre-operative préopératoire adj

medical) gestation f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS prion (proteinous infection

preparation of patient before investigation or surgery

particle: associated with

préparation f

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease)

prepare someone (medically)

prion m private bed (hospital room)

for transport, to appareiller v

lit m privé

un patient

prick one’s finger, to se piquer

prepuce (foreskin) prépuce m prescribe, to (written)

v le doigt probe (action of) sondage m

ordonner v prescribed date date f prescrite

probe (instrument) sonde f

prescribed dose dose f prescrite

probe, to sonder v

prescription, verbal

probing sondage m proboscis appendice m nasal

prescription f

product produit m

prescription, written

product which checks

ordonnance f

bleeding astringent m and adj

presentation (child delivery position) présentation f

progesterone (steroid

pressure pression f

hormone in the uterus)

pressure point point m de

progestérone f prognosis pronostic m

compression f prevention prévention f

prognosis, reserved prognostic

preventive medicine médecine

m réservé progressive/worsening nature

f préventive previous personal or family

(of illness) évolutivité f

(medical) history antécédent

progressively destroys (relating to illness/disease)

m (médical) priapism (persistent erection) priapisme m

érosif -ive adj prolapse (slipping forward/

primary (of symptoms)

down of a part/organ of body) prolapsus m

primaire adj 302


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ENGLISH – FRENCH prosthesis prothèse f

prolapse of an organ descente

prosthesis placed inside the

f d’organe

body endoprothèse f

prolapse of the womb descente f de matrice prolongation of life by medical intervention,

protect oneself, to se protéger v protein protéine f protein content in the blood, excessive hyper-albuminémie f

uncomfortable acharnement m thérapeutique

protein content in blood, insufficient hypo-

prominent saillant(e) adj pronation (forearm or hand) pronation f

albuminémie f protein substance in blood

properties (characteristics) propriétés fpl

albumine f protein enriched

properties, therapeutic propriétés fpl thérapeutiques prophylaxis (preventive treatment) prophylaxie f

hyperprotidique adj protuberance éminence f protruding saillant(e) adj protruding part of bone

prostate gland prostate f prostate gland, of/concerning

apophyse f provide with medical care, to

prostatique adj prostate operation, to have a

médicaliser v pruritus (severe itching)

se faire opérer v de la prostate prostate cancer cancer m de la

prurit m psittacosis (contagious bird disease) psittacose f

prostate prostate tumour (benign)

psoriasis (skin condition)

adénome m prostatique prostatectomy (partial/total prostate gland removal)

psoriasis m psychiatric psychiatrique adj psychiatric disorder trouble m

prostatectomie f

psychiatrique

prostatitis prostatite f 303


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS psychosomatic (of physical

psychiatric hospital hôpital m

illness caused or worsened

psychiatrique psychiatrist psychiatre m/f

by mental stress)

psychiatrist for the elderly

psychosomatique adj psychotherapy psychothérapie

gérontopsychiatre m/f psychiatry psychiatrie f

f: (abbrev.) thérapie f puberty puberté f

psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatrie f de

pubic pubien(ne) adj

l’enfant m et de l’adolescent m

pubic hair poils mpl du pubis

pscychoanalysis psychanalyse f

pubis pubis m

psychoanalyst psychanalyste m/f

puerperal (caused by

psychological psychologique adj

childbirth) puerperal(e) adj puerperal fever (postnatal

psychological defect déficit m

fever due to uterine infection) fièvre f puerpérale

psychologique psychological shock choc m psychologique psychological test test m psychologique

puffy, to become gonfler v puffy eyes yeux m gonflés pull out, to extraire v pulled (muscle) élongation f

psychologist psychologue m/f

pulmonary pulmonaire adj

psychology psychologie f

pulmonary embolism embolie

psychometric (divination quality or feature)

f pulmonaire pulmonary lesion lésion f

psychométrique adj psychometric tests tests mpl

pulmonaire pulmonary oedema (waterfilled lungs) œdème m du

psychométriques psychopath psychopathe m/f psychopathic psychopathe adj

poumon pulmonary vein veine f

psychopathy psychopathie f

pulmonaire

psychosis psychose f 304


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ENGLISH – FRENCH pulp (tooth) cavity cavité f

put (someone) on a drip, to alimenter v au goutte-au-

pulpaire pulsation pulsation f

goutte

pulse pouls m

put on weight, to grosser v

pulse, to take the prendre v le

put out a joint, to se déplacer v une articulation

pouls pulse, abnormally slow;

PUVA therapy/treatment

bradycardia bradycardie f pulse blockage bloc m

(with UV rays) puvathérapie f pyelitis (pelvis inflammation)

cardiaque pulse irregularity

pyélite f pylorus (stomach opening to small intestine) pylore m

intermittence f pulse rate fréquence f cardiaque

pylorus inflammation antre du

puncture ponction f pupil (eye) pupille f

pylore m pylorus stricture (condition

pure ethyl alcohol alcool m

in babies) rétrécissement m

absolu éthylique purgation purgation f

du pylore pylorus stricture, operation

purgative purgatif m; purge f purgative purgatif -ive adj

to widen pyloroplastie f pyrogenic (producing body

purge purgatif m; purge f purge, to purger v

heat or fever) pyrogène adj pyrorrhoe (shrinking of gums

purification épuration f

and loosening of teeth)

purpura (purple skin rash) purpura m

pyorrhée f alvéolaire pyrosis (gastric acid return in

pus pus m

the throat) pyrosis m

pus, containing purulent(e) adj pustule pustule f

quadriplegic; tetraplegic

pustulosis pustulose f

(person with total limb

put in splints, to éclisser v

paralysis) tétraplégique m/f 305


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS radiography; X-ray

quadriceps femoris (thigh)

photography radiographie f;

muscle quadriceps m (femoral) quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) quadriplégie f

radio f radiological examination

quarantine quarantaine f quarantine, to put into mettre

examen m radiologique radiologist radiologue/ radiologiste m/f

v en quarantaine quivering (of flesh etc.) palpitant(e) adj

radiology radiologie f radioscopy (X-ray examination of objects

quivering movement (e.g.

opaque to light) radioscopie f

heart) fibrillation f

radiotherapist radiothérapeute rabies rage f (anti)rabies vaccination

m/f radiotherapy (radiation treatment) radiothérapie f

vaccination f antirabique rachialgy (spinal column pain) rachialgie f

radius (arm bone) radius m rage, to fly into a piquer v une

rachitis (rickets) rachitisme m rachitic; concerning a rickets

colère f rale (abnormal breathing

sufferer rachitique adj radius bone, of/concerning radial(e) (mpl -aux) adj radiant (spreading) irradiant(e) adj

sound) râle m rape viol m rape, to violer v rare disease maladie f rare rash éruption f

radiation irradiation f

rattling noise crépitation f

radioactive radioactif -ive adj


radioactivity radioactivité f

blood circulation) syndrome

radiochemical laboratory

m de Raynaud; maladie f de

laboratoire m radiochimique

Raynaud reaction réaction f 306


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ENGLISH – FRENCH rectum rectum m; canal m anal

reaction (extreme, possibly

rectum and colon

life-threatening to an

inflammation recto-colite f

antigen) anaphylaxie f

rectum and colon

readjust, to réadapter v receding récessif -ive adj

inflammation with large

recipient receveur m; receveuse f

intestine bleeding recto-

recipient, universal receveur

colite f hémorragique rectum, through the (for

m universel; receveuse f


universelle recommendations, doctor’s

par voie f rectale recuperation récupération f

prescription f recommend, to conseiller v

recuperate, to récupérer v;

reconstruction surgery

recouvrer v recuperate from, to se rétablir

chirurgerie f réparatrice recording of several precisely

v de

measured medical tests

recur, to récidiver v

polygraphie f

recurrence (of illness)

recover, to récupérer v

récidive f

recovery guérison f;

recurrent recurrent(e) adj recurring (after complete

récupération f rectal rectal(e) (pl -aux) adj

recovery) récidivant(e) adj

rectal inflammation; rectitis

recurring (illness or fever)

rectite f

périodique adj

rectal phial ampoule f à usage

recurring nature récidivité f red blotch/patch rougeur m

rectal rectal probe toucher m rectal

red corpuscle érythrocyte m;

rectoscope rectoscope m

globule f rouge; hématite f

rectoscopy (internal

red corpuscles, abnormally

examination of the rectum

large macrocytose m

with rectoscope) rectoscopie f 307


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS reflux (return of liquid in the

red corpuscles, dimunition of

body) reflux m

déglobulisation f

reflux of blood from liver to

red corpuscles, reduction in number of anémie f

jugular vein reflux m hépato-

hypochromique

jugulaire reflux of urine from bladder

red corpuscles and iron deficiency in the blood,

to kidneys reflux m vésico-

reduction in number of

urétéral refund remboursement m

anémie f hyposidérémique

regain one’s strength, to

red-corpuscle sedimentation speed vitesse de sédimentation

recouvrer v ses forces regain consciousness, to

globulaire f (VS) red spots taches rouges f

reprendre v conscience regeneration (tissues/cells)

redness of the skin exanthème

régénération f

m; rougeur m

regenerative régénérateur -trice

red-skin infection; erysipelas

adj

éryipèle m

regime régime m

red skin, cream for crème f

regression régression f

antirougeurs reducible (fracture) réductible

regurgitation régurgitation f rehabilitate, to rééduquer v

adj reduction/setting (of

rehabilitation rééducation f

fracture) réduction f

rehabilitation centre centre m

re-educate, to (limb)

de rééducation rehabilitation therapy, to

rééduquer v reflex, automatic (in response

have/undergo faire v de la

to doctor’s reflex test) réflexe m ostéo-tendineux

rééducation reimbursement

reflexology (massage through

remboursement m

reflex points) réflexologie f 308


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ENGLISH – FRENCH remittent (of fever)

rejection (of graft/transplant)

remittent(e) adj

rejet m relapse rechute f

remove hair from, to épiler v

relapse, to rechuter v

remove surgically, to enlever v

relapse, to have a avoir/faire v

removing plaster déplâtrage m renal rénal(e) adj

une rechute

renal dialysis dialyse f rénale;

relaxant relaxant m relaxation détente f; relaxation f

hémodyalise f

relaxation drug décontractant m

renal/kidney colic colique f

relaxation therapy sophrologie f relaxing relaxant(e) adj

néphrétique renal/kidney failure défaillance

relieve, to soulager v relieve congestion, to

f rénale; insuffisance f rénale renal/kidney failure, acute

décongestionner v

défaillance f rénale; insuffisance

remain, to rester v remain motionless/silent, to rester v sans bouger v/sans rien

f rénale aiguë reopen, to (cut, etc.) raviver v repetitive strain injury trouble

dire v remedial gymnastics

m musculosquelettique replacement (doctor)

gymnastique f corrective remedial indication indication

remplaçant(e) m/f repletion (e.g. of stomach)

f thérapeutique remedial medicine médecine f curative

réplétion f rescue sauvetage m resection (surgical removal

remedy médicament m;

of section/part of organ)

remède m remission; abatement

résection f resembling eczema

rémission f remittance intermittence f

eczématiforme adj resolve, (remove) to résoudre v

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS restoration (of dislocated

reabsorb, to (liquid/surgical

bone/joint to proper

thread) résorber v

position) recentrage m

respiration respiration f

resuscitate, to réanimer v;

respiration, artificial

ranimer v

respiration f artificielle respirator réanimateur m;

resuscitation réanimation f

respirateur m artificiel

resuscitator réanimateur m

respiratory respiratoire adj

retractor (muscle) écarteur m

respiratory allergy allergie f

retention rétention f retina rétine f

respiratoire respiratory difficulties, severe

retina, detachment of décollement m de la rétine

détresse f respiratoire respiratory disease, acute

retinal diseases (other than retinitis) rétinopathie f

maladie f aiguë de l’appareil respiratoire

retinitis (retina

respiratory failure arrêt m respiratoire

inflammation) rétinite f retrograde ejaculation

respiratory system système m

(into bladder) éjaculation f

respiratoire respiratory tract appareil m

rétrograde retroverted (e.g. of the womb) rétroversé(e) adj

respiratoire respiratory ventilation

retrovirus (including the Aids virus) rétrovirus m

ventilation f respiratoire rest, to se reposer v

revulsion (counterirritation

restless legs syndrome

treatment) révulsion f

(RLS) restless legs syndrome

revulsive révulsif -ive adj

(sometimes said in English);

Rhesus/RH factor facteur m

syndrome m des jambes sans repos (SJSR)

Rhésus rhesus (RH) positive/negative rhésus m positif/négatif 310


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ENGLISH – FRENCH rib côte f

rheumatic pains douleurs f

rib, broken côte f cassée

rhumatismales

rib or chest ache douleur f

rheumatic rhumatismal(e) (mpl

pariétocostale

-aux) adj

rib cage cage f thoracique; gril

rheumatism rhumatisme m rheumatism, articular/joint

m costal rib cavity cavité f pleurale

rhumatisme m articulaire rheumatism, back dosarthrose f

riboflavin (vitamin B)

rheumatism and cramp (muscular pains) myodynie f

riboflavine f ribonucleic acid (controls body’s protein composition)

rheumatism cushion, heated and magnetised cousin m chauffant rhumatisme rheumatism of the knee

acide m ribonucléique ribs côtes fpl ribs, crushed enfoncement m de

gonarthrose f

la cage thoracique

rheumatoid rhumatoïde adj

rickets rachitisme m

rheumatoid arthritis

rickets, to have être v

polyarthrite f rheumatoïde (PR); polyarthrite f chronique

rachitique rigor mortis rigidité f

évolutive (PCE); rhumatisme m chronique articulaire

cadavérique ringing in ears bourdonnement

rheumatologist rhumatologiste m/f (abbrev. rhumato) rheumatology (arthritis and

m d’oreilles f rings under the eyes cernes m ringworm (fungal skin

rheumatism) rhumatologie f

infection) herpès m circiné;

rhinitis (nose inflammation) rhinite f

teigne f rinsing solution solution f de

rhinopharyngitis (sore nose and throat) rhinopharyngoite

rinçage m rise in (increase) majoration f

f (abbrev. rhino) 311


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS Risser’s growth chart (from

rupture éventration f; hernie f;

birth to maturity) score/test m de Risser

rupture f rupture, accidental solution f

rod (rod shaped structures in the eye) bâtonnet m

de continuité rupture of aorta (main artery) dissection f aortique

roll of fat bourrelet m de graisse f

rupture/tearing of tendon

roof of the mouth voûte/ palatine f du palais

rupture f tendineuse rusk biscuit m pour bébé

root racine f rosacea (red acne) rosacée f; couperose f

saccharin saccharine f saccharose saccharose m

rosemary (tonic) romarin m

sacrum (bone between the

roseola (rosy rash) roséole f

two hip bones) sacrum m

rotator (muscle) rotateur m

safety glasses, goggles lunettes

rotative (of muscle) rotateur

fpl de sécurité, de protection

adj

safety helmet casque m de

round-sholdered dos m rond rounded end of long bone épiphyse f

sécurité safety pin épingle f de sûreté safety razor rasoir m

roundworm ascaride f roundworm disease

mécanique; rasoir m de sécurité sage (salvia: healing plant)

ascaridiase/-iose f royal jelly (vitamin product)

sauge f sagittal suture (bone junction on top of skull) gouttière f

gélée royale f rubella (German measles)

sagittale


saliva salive f

rubéole

saliva gland inflammation;

ruinous pernicieux -euse adj

parotiditis parotidite f

runny nose goutte f au nez 312


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ENGLISH – FRENCH SARS (severe acute

salivary glands glandes f

respiratory syndrome) SARS

salivaires salmonella salmonella f;

(syndrome m respiratoire aigu sévère)

salmonelle f

saturnism (lead poisoning)

salmonella food poisoning

saturnisme m

salmonellose f

sauna sauna m

salpingectomy (surgical removal of Fallopian tubes)

scab croûte f

salpingectomie f

scabby scabieux -euse adj scabies gale f

salpingitis (inflammation of Fallopian tube or the

scald brûlure f d’eau bouillante f

Eustachian [ear] tube)

scald, to ébouillanter v

salpingite f

scald oneself, to s’ébouillanter v scale (skin) squame f

sample (of blood, stools, etc.)

scalp cuir chevelu m

prélèvement m sample, blood: the taking of a

scalp massage massage m du

blood sample prise f de sang

cuir chevelu

sample, to take a prélever v un

scalpel scalpel m scaly squameux -euse adj

échantillon sampling prélèvement m

scaly skin disease dermatose f

sanatorium sanatorium m

squameuse

sanitary sanitaire adj

scan, to have a passer v un

sanitary towel serviette f

scanner m/scanographe m scan ultrasonically, to

hygiènique saphenous (leg) vein; saphena saphène f

échographier v scanner (not necessarily

sarcoidosis (disease

medical) scanner m;

resembling TB) sarcoïdose f

scanneur m

sarcoma (malignant tumour) sarcome m 313


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS sclera (white of the eye)

scanner (exclusively medical) scanographe m;

sclérotique f sclerodermia (chronic skin

tomodensiomètre m

and tissue hardening)

scanning tomodensitométrie f;

sclérodermie f

scanographie f scans scanographie f

sclerosis sclérose f

scapula (shoulder blade)

sclerotic, to become se scléroser

omoplate f; scapulaire m scapular scapulaire adj

sclerotic sclérotique adj

scar cicatrice f; stigmate m;

scoliosis (curvature of the spine) déviation f de la

trace f scar tissue tissue m cicatriciel

colonne; scoliose f

scarificator (scalpel for small

scoliosis (to the left) scoliose f

incisions) scarificateur m

sinistroconvexe

scarify, to scarifier v

scoliosis (to the right) scoliose

scarlet, to go piquer v un fard

f dextroconvexe

scarlet fever scarlatine f

scorbutic (affected with

Scheuermann’s disease

scurvy) scorbutique adj

(deformation of spinal

scotch test (biological test in

column) maladie f de

anal area) scotch-test m scored (of tablet) sécable adj

Scheuermann schizophrenia schizophrénie f

scrape, to racler v

schizophrenic schizophrène adj

scraper curette f

scent parfum m

scratch éraflure f

sciatic sciatique adj

screen, to dépister v

sciatica sciatique f

screening test dépistage m

sciatic nerve nerf m sciatique

screening test (for Aids)

scintigraphy (2D medical imagery using gamma rays)

dépistage m pour le Sida scrofula (condition with glandular swellings) scrofule f

scintigraphie f 314


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ENGLISH – FRENCH sebum (sebaceous glands

scrotal scrotal(e) adj

secretion) sébum m

scrotum bourses f; scrotum m

secondary infection

scrotum veins, expansion/ widening of varicocèle f

surinfection f

scrub gommage m

secretion sécrétion f

scrub (massage), body

sectioned (of infected body part) area for microscope

gommage m du corps

examination coupe f

scrub, facial gommage m du

sedation sédation f

visage

sedative calmant m

scurf peau f morte scurvy scorbut m

tranquillisant; psychotrope m;

seasickness mal de mer m

sédatif m

seawater therapy cure f de

sedative sédatif -ive adj sedentary sédentaire adj

thalassothérapie seaweed algues fpl

sediment sédiment m

seaweed bath bain m d’algues fpl

sedimentation sédimentation f

seaweed, product containing

seeing things hallucination f

(used in thalassotherapy)

visuelle

produit m aux algues fpl

seep, to écouler v

laminaires

self-destruct, to se nécroser

sebaceous (fatty: of skin)

self-produced; autogenous

sébacé(e) adj sebaceous cyst kyste m sébacé;

autogène adj seltzer (mineral) water; soda water eau f de Seltz

loupe f sebaceous gland glande f sébacée seborrhea (excessive

semen; sperm sperme m semence semence f semi- (meaning one side of)

discharge of sebum) séborrhée f

hémi- prefix seminal (of/concerning semen) séminal adj 315


30/07/2007 11:20:12

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS senile sénile adj

serious critical condition état

senility sénilité f sensation sensation f

m critique sévère seriously ill gravement malade

sense sens m sense of smell odorat m;

adj seriously ill person grand(e) malade m/f

olfaction f sense of smell, to have a keen

serology (tests for blood disease symptoms) sérologie f

avoir v l’odorat fin sensitive sensitif -ive adj

seronegative (negative blood test result) séronégatif -ive adj

sensitivity acuité f; sensibilité f sensitisation sensibilisation f

seropositive (positive blood

sensitised sensibilisé(e) adj sensory nerve (brain) nerf m

test result) séropositif -ive adj serotonin (compound in blood platelets and serum

sensitif septic (fever/bacteria)

acting as neurotransmitter); drug group aiding sleep

septique adj septic (wound) infecté(e) adj

and depressive disorders

septic, to become s’infecter v

sérotonine f

septicaemia (septic

serous (containing serum)

poisoning) septicémie f septicity septicité f; état m septique

séreux -euse adj serum sérum m session (exercise, treatment)

septum (body partition) septum m

séance f set, to (a fractured bone)

septum, nasal cloison f du nez septum, of/concerning

consolider v; réduire v seton (surgical cotton for wound drainage) séton m à

septal(e) adj serenity sérénité f serious grave adj

mèche setting (of fracture) consolidation f 316


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ENGLISH – FRENCH shampoo, fortifying

setting (reduction of

treatment shampooing/

fracture) réduction f setting (of limb, bone) pose f

shampoing m traitant fortifiant sharp aigu(ë) f

d’un plâtre

shave, to raser v

severe acute respiratory system (SARS) syndrome m

shin bone tibia m

respiratoire aigu sévère (SRAS)

shin bone, edge of crête f du

severely disabled person grand invalide m civil sew up, to suturer v

tibia m shingles herpès zosta m; zona m shingles, of/concerning

sex (genital) sexe m sex, possessing a (sexual)

zostérien(ne) adj shingles affecting eye and part of face zona m

sexué(e) adj sex therapist sexologue m/f sexless/asexual (person) asexué(e) adj

ophtalmique shiver frisson m shiver, to frissonner v; grelotter

sexual sexuel(le) adj sexual abstinence continence f

v; trembler v shock (reaction, possibly

sexuality sexualité f sexually transmitted disease

fatal) choc (médical) m shock due to anaesthetics

(STD) maladie f sexuellement transmissible (STD)

choc m anaesthétique shock due to sudden drop

shadow on the lung voile m au

in blood pressure choc m

poumon

hypovolémique m

shake, to trembler v

shock, to chequer v

shaking tremblement m

short-sighted myope adj

shaking palsy paralysie f

short-sightedness myopie f

agitante shampoo shampooing m

shoulder épaule f blocked/frozen shoulder épaule f bloquée 317


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS sight test examen m de la vue

shoulder, fragile/easily

sight testing chart tableau m

dislocated instabilité f gléno-

d’acuité visuelle

humérale

sigmoid colon (penultimate

shoulder blade scapulaire m

part of large intestine) côlon

shoulder end of the humerous bone tête f de l’humérus m

m pelvien; sigmoïde m (abbrev.

shoulder muscle; deltoid

of colon m sigmoïde) sigmoid colon, of/concerning

deltoïde m shoulder muscle tendons

sigmoïde adj sigmoidectomy (removal

coiffe f des rotateurs mpl shrinking rétrécissement m

of sigmoid colon)

shuffling gait steppage m

sigmoïdectomie f

shunt (surgical creation of

significant significatif -ive adj

alternative passage for

silicon silicone f

blood circulation) shunt m

silicosis (miners’ lung

shunt, surgical (surgically

disease) silicose f

created passage for blood

sinew tendon m

flow directly from artery to

single-use only à usage

vein) shunt m artério-veineux

unique m

sibilant sibilant(e) adj

sinus sinus m

(car) sick, to feel avoir v mal au

sinusitis sinusite f

cœur m en voiture f

sinusitis infection with

sick, to feel avoir v mal au

inflammation of the ethmoid ethmoïdite f

cœur m sick leave congé m de maladie

siphon siphon m

sick person malade m/f

skeleton squelette f

sickness maladie f

skin peau f

sickness, feeling of malaise f

skin, damaged peau f lésée

side effects effets mpl

skin, dry peau f sèche

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ENGLISH – FRENCH skin inflammation; dermatitis

skin, dryness of the sécheresse

dermatite f; dermite f

f cutanée

skin layer, excessive growth of

skin, greasy peau f grasse skin, hard durillon m

hyperacanthose f

skin, loose/slack peau f relâchée

skin ointment pomade f

skin, through the;

skin peeling treatment (usually laser) peeling m

percutaneous percutané(e) adj

skin protectors (body and

skin allergy allergie f cutanée

head hair, finger and toe

skin allergy, manifesting

nails) phanères mpl

redness and blisters

skin redness and fatty

érythrodermie f bulleuse

scabs on baby dermite f

skin bank banque f de peau skin blister bulle f

séborrhéique du nourrisson

dermatologique

skin sensitivity to touch or to

skin cancer cancer m de la peau

heat, abnormal paresthésie f

skin de-pigmentation; vitiligo

skin specialist; dermatologist

vitiligo m skin disease/burn from too much sunlight lucite f (see

dermatologiste m/f skin test cuti-réaction f skin test, positive reaction

also sunbathing in this section

to (symptoms are present)

and capital soleil in French-

virage m d’une cuti-réaction

Eng section) skin disease/dermatosis

skull boîte f crânienne; crâne m skull bone behind the nose

following consumption

cornet m

of non-edible fungus

sleep sommeil m

dermatophytose f

sleeping/sleepiness, frequent/

skin graft greffe f de peau skin or sub-cutaneous injections mésothérapie f

prolonged hypersomnie f sleeping pill somnifère m sleeping sickness maladie f du sommeil 319


30/07/2007 11:20:13

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS small intestine, inflammation

sleepwalk, to marcher v en

of; enteritis entérite f

dormant; être v somnambule

small therapeutic doses doses

sleepwalker somnambule m/f sleepwalking somnambulisme m

fpl homéopathiques

sleep therapy cure f de sommeil

smear frottis m

slender mince adj

smear, blood frottis m sanguin

slenderness minceur f

smear, cervical frottis m

slim mince adj

cervico-vaginal

slim, to maigrir v

smell (scent), to sentir v

slimming amincissant adj

smoking addiction tabagisme

slimming course cure f

m; dépendance f tabagique

d’amaigrissement m

smooth onctueux -euse adj

slimming diet régime

snakebite serum sérum m

m minceur; régime m

antivenimeux sneeze éternuement m

amaigrissant slimness minceur f

sneeze, to éternuer v

sling (arm) écharpe f

sneezing éternuement m

slipped disc hernie f discale

snore, to ronfler v

slowing down (physical

snoring ronflement m

or organ functions)

snot morve f

ralentissement m

snow-blindness ophtalmie f des

small of the back chute f des

neiges snow glasses lunettes fpl de

reins small-of-the-back cushion

glacier

support coussin m de

soap savon m

positionnement dos

soap, household savon m de

smallpox variole f

Marseille

small intestine intestine m grêle

soap, 100 per cent vegetable

small intestine, excessive air

content savon m 100 per cent

in aéroiléie f

végétal 320


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ENGLISH – FRENCH soap, liquid savon m liquide

soothing (cream, etc.)

soap, toilet savon m de toilette soapy water eau f savonneuse

apaisant(e) adj soothing émollient(e) adj;

socket, bone cavité f articulaire

tranquillisant(e) adj

soda water eau f de Seltz

soothing agent émollient m

sodium bicarbonate

soporific somnifère m

bicarbonate de sodium m

soporific soporifique adj

sodium free désodé(e) adj

sore plaie f

soft mou m molle f adj

source of infection foyer m de

soft parts of body parties fpl molles soft drug drogue f douce

l’infection spa station f thermale spa course of treatment cure f

soft tissue part of lung, kidney and other organs

thermale spa-water spray/spa-water atomiser vaporisateur m; eau f

parenchyme m soften, to ramollir v softening ramollissement m

thermale space between two bones

softener lotion, skin

(used in X-ray readings)

adoucissant m solar plexus plexus solaire m

interligne f sparkling (mineral) water eau

sole plante f (du pied m) sole inflammation aponévrosite f plantaire

f gazeuse spasm contracture f; spasme m spasms, involuntary facial

soluble soluble adj soluble tablet cachet m soluble

and arm spasmophilie f spasms, involuntary violent

solution solution f

series of spasme m clonique

solution soluté m

spasmodic croup faux croup m

solution form, in en solution f

spatula spatule f

solvent dissolvant m

spatula section linking arm to

somatic somatique adj

chest acromion m 321


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS sphygmomanometer

specialist spécialiste m/f spectacles lunettes fpl de vue

(instrument that

speculum (surgical inspection

measures blood pressure)

instrument) speculum m

sphygmomanomètre m;

speech difficulty trouble m du langage

tensiomètre m electronic sphygmomanometer, wrist

speech disorder dysarthrie f

sphygmomanomètre m

speech, total/partial loss of

électronique de poignet

(or ability to understand);

spina bifida spina bifida m

aphasia aphasie f

spina bifida, mild spina-bifida

speech therapy orthophonie f; rééducation f de la parole

m occulta spinal/vertebral column

speedy prompt(e) adj speedy recovery prompt

rachis m spinal column colonne f vertébrale

rétablissement m sperm semence f; sperme m

spinal column pain; rachialgy

sperm bank banque f de sperme sperm count and analysis

rachialgie f spinal cord cordon m

spermogramme m spermatic cord (nerves,

médullaire spinal cord (relating to);

ducts, blood vessels going

medullary médullaire adj

to the testicles) cordon m

spinal cord inflammation; myelitis myélite f

spermatique spermatic weakness

spinal-cord nerve trapped by

(linked to male sterility)

a slipped disc conflit m disco-

asthénospermie f

radiculaire

spermicidal spermicide adj

spinal disc, of/concerning

spermicide spermicide m sphincter sphincter m

discal(e) adj spinal meningitis méningite f cérébro-spinale 322


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ENGLISH – FRENCH spot, abnormally dark (on

spinal nerve nerf m rachidien spinal nerves nerfs mpl spinaux

X-ray image) infiltrat m

spindly grêle adj

spot, beauty; birthmark

spine colonne f vertébrale

(harmless) naevus m simple spot, beauty; birthmark

spit sputum m

(potentially cancerous)

splayed feet pieds mpl tournés

naevus naevocellulaire m

en dehors

spot, multi-coloured (may be

spleen rate f

beginning of a cancer) tache

spleen, oversized

f polychrome

splénomégalie f splenectomy (spleen removal)

spot (formed on healing cut/ wound) bourgeon m

splénectomie f splint appareil m pour fracture; attelle f; éclisse f splints, to put in éclisser v

spotty boutonneux -euse adj sprain entorse f sprain, serious (causing torn

splinter écharde f

ligaments) entorse f grave

split nail ongle m dédoublé

sprain, to fouler v

spluttering (sound from

sprain one’s ankle/wrist, to se

lungs) sous-crépitant adj

fouler v la cheville / le poignet

spondylitis (inflammation of

sprained ankle entorse f à la

a vertebra) spondylite f spondylopathy (spinal

chéville sprained/strained back tour m

disease) spondylopathie f sponge éponge f

de reins sprained wrist entorse f au

spore (reproductive cell) spore f spot (place) point m

poignet spray (aerosol) bombe f aerosol spray (aerosol/vaporiser)

spot bouton m spot, beauty (mole) grain m de

pulvérisateur m spraying pulvérisation f

beauté f 323


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS stasis (stoppage/slowing down

spread, to (of illness) se

of circulation of any of the

généraliser v

body fluids) stase f

spread an illness, to

state of shock, in a

communiquer v une maladie spreading invasif -ive adj;

commotionné(e) adj stay, to rester v

rayonnant(e) adj sprue (tropical disease) sprue f

steam bath bain m de vapeur f;

squama (scale) squame f

hammam m steam inhalations, to use faire

squamous squameux -euse adj squint, to loucher v

v des inhalations steatopygy (fattiness in

stage phase f

female buttocks) stéatopygie f

stage (particularly of illness)

stenosis (abnormal narrowing

période f; stade m

of passage in body) sténose f

stairlift monte-escaliers m stammering bégaiement m

stent (metal tube used to

standard-sized de dimension

widen arteries) stent m stepping exercise machine

normale f staphylococcia staphylococcie f

stepper m

staphyloccus (bacterium,

sterile stérile adj

sometimes causing pus

sterile compress tricostéril m

formation) staphylocoque m

sterility stérilité f

staphyloccus aureus (grape-

sterilise, to stériliser v

like formation) staphylocque

sterilise, to (with a flame)

m doré

flamber v

starter culture ferment m

sterilisation stérilisation f sterilising solution solution de

lactique stapes (small stirrup-shaped

stérilisation f

earbone) étrier m

sternum sternum m

start, to (treatment) instaurer v

steroid stéroïde m; lipide m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH stomach; abdomen abdomen

steroid hormone

m; estomac m; ventre m

hydrocortisone f

stomach, excessive air in;

steroidal hormone stéroïde m

aerogastria aérogastrie f

hormonal

stomach, excess air in

stethoscope stéthoscope m

(temporary condition);

stethoscope examination

aerophagy aérophagie f

auscultation f médiate

stomach area, middle of

stick (cosmetics, cream, etc) stick m

épigastre m

stick in the throat, to rester v

stomach, of/concerning

dans la gorge

stomacal(e) adj; ventral(e) (pl

stiffening or blockage (of

-aux) adj

muscle) enraidissement m

stomach ache douleur f

stiffness courbatures f; raideur f

abdominale; mal m à l’estomac

stigma stigmate m

stomach bag operation

still-born baby enfant m mort-

stomie m stomach cancer cancer m de

né(e) m/f stimulate, to exciter v

l’estomac

sting piqûre f

stomach cramp crampe f

sting, to piquer v

d’estomac

stinging nettle ortie f piquante

stomach and digestive system

stirrup (mid-ear bone) étrier m

disorders, study/treatment

stitch point m de suture

of: gastro-enterology gastro-

stitch (ache) point m de côté

entérologie f et appareil m

stitch back up, to (after

digestif

operation) recoudre v

stomach distension

stitch up, to suturer v St. John’s wort (for infusions)

gonflement m stomach investigation (opening) operation

millepertuis m stock, to tenir v

thoractomie f 325


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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS stools sample prélèvement m

stomach and lower stomach area étage m abdomino-

de selles stout build, of de forte

pelvien stomach area, lower (relating

corpulence f stoutness corpulence f

to) antral(e) adj stomach muscles abdominaux m

strabismus (one or both eyes out of normal position)

stomach pump pompe f

strabisme m

stomacale stomach tube sonde f gastrique

strain froissement m

stomach ulcer ulcère f à

strain, to (muscle) froisser v

l’estomac stomach ulcer medicine

strained fatigué(e) adj strained/pulled (muscle) élongation f

inhibiteur m de la pompe à protons

strangulated hernia (blocking

stomach upset embarras m gastrique; estomac m fatigué

circulation) hernie f étranglée strawberry mark fraise f; tache

stomach wash lavage m

de naissance f; tache f de son de

gastrique stomach X-ray without prior

rousseur streptococcus (bacterium)

treatment abdomen m sans préparation

streptocoque m streptococcus (causing

stomatitis (mouth

scarlet fever, acute articular

inflammation) stomatite f

rheumatism) streptocoque m

stomatologist stomatologue m/f stomatology (study of mouth

bêta-hémolytique streptomycin (antibiotic)

and teeth or their diseases) stomatologie f

streptomycine f stress stress m

stone pierre f

stress, to put under stresser v

stony pierreux -euse adj

stressful stressant(e) adj

stools selles fpl

stretch mark vergeture f 326


30/07/2007 11:20:16

ENGLISH – FRENCH stretcher brancard m; civière f

suction succion f

stretcher-bearer brancardier m

sudamina (heat spots)

stretching (of muscle)

sudamina m (boutons m de chaleur f)

extension f

suffer, to souffrir v

stretching (of stomach)

suffering from atteint(e) adj

ballonnement m stretching exercises stretching m

suffocation suffocation f;

stricture (of canal/duct)

étouffement m sugars, complex (slow) sucres

rétrécissement m strip off completely, to

m lents sugar-coated pill dragée f

déshabiller v complètement strip off to the waist, to

sugar-count equivalence between different

déshabiller v jusqu’à la ceinture stroke accident m vasculaire

quantities of different foods

cérébral; congestion f cérébrale;

équivalence f glucidique

ramollissement m cérébral

sugar-in-the-blood scale

stroke lasting less than 24

related to foods index m

hours accident m ischémique (cérébral)

glucidique suicide mort f volontaire;

stump (of limb) moignon m stupefy, to stupéfier v

suicide m sulphonamide (sulphonic

stupefying stupéfiant(e) adj

acid derivative) sulfamide m

stupor stupeur f

sun, of/concerning solaire adj

sty(e) orgelet m

sun protection factor (on

stylet (small probe) stylet m

bottles, tubes etc.) indice m

sub-cutaneous injection

de protection f solaire

injection sous-cutanée f

sun screen (cream) écran m

subsidence (fever) rémission f sucking succion f

solaire sunbathing bains mpl de soleil

sucrose saccharose m 327


30/07/2007 11:20:16

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS surgery (incl. manual and

sunbathing, body’s capacity

laser) chirurgie f

to resist long-term harmful

surgery (premises) cabinet m

effects of capital soleil m sunbed sessions, to have faire v

médical surgery, computer-aided

des séances fpl d’ultraviolets

(surgetics) surgetique f

sunblock, total (cream/lotion) écran m total

surgery to the hand chirurgie f

sunburn coup m de soleil sunglasses lunettes fpl de soleil

de la main surgery to the urinary system

sunstroke insolation f suntan cream crème f solaire

chirurgie urologique f surgery treating but

suntan emulsion émulsion f

conserving breast affected by breast cancer chirurgie f

solaire suntan lotion crème f solaire;

conservatrice du cancer m du

lotion f solaire suntan oil huile f solaire

sein surgetics (computer-aided

suntan spray spray m solaire suntanning bronzage m

surgery) surgetique f surgical appliance bandage m

suppleness compliance f support/appliance enabling

herniaire surgical clip agrafe f

limb to function orthèse f

surgical collar minerve f

support bandage strapping m

surgical corset ceinture f

support, strong (includes plasters, support stockings

orthopédique surgical cotton wool/cotton

and splints) contention f suppository suppositoire m

ouate f chirurgicale surgical cotton for wound

suppurate, to suppurer v suppuration (formation of

drainage séton m à mèche surgical incision (into skin or

pus) suppuration f

organ) solution de continuité f

surgeon chirurgien(ne) m/f 328


30/07/2007 11:20:17

ENGLISH – FRENCH sweat gland glande f sudoripaire

surgical introduction of a

sweat glands, inflammation

cannula tubage m

of hydrosadénite f

surgical mask masque m

sweating, excessive;

chirurgical

hyperhidrosis hyperhidrose f

surgical metal plate plaque f surgical operation intervention f chirurgicale

sweet clover mélilot m sweet diabetes diabète m sucré

surgical knife lancette f

sweetener édulcorant m

surgical scalpel bistouri m

sweetener, artificial édulcorant

surgical smoothening of the skin abrasion f surgical spirits alcool à 90 m surrogate mother (illegal in France) mère f porteuse

m de synthèse swell, to enfler v swell up, to enfler v; gonfler v swell up again, to regonfler v swelling bombement f (esp.

susceptibility réceptivité f

forehead); enflure f; fluxion f;

sustain, to (with food)

gonflement m

sustenter v

swelling, small; nodule

suture point m de suture

nodule m

suture (thread) suture f

swimming natation f

suture, to suturer v

swimming goggles lunettes fpl

swab tampon m swallow, to avaler v; déglutir v

de natation swollen bladder, shape of

swallowing déglutition f swallowing, difficulty in

globe m vésical swollen glands, to have avoir v

dysphagie f sweat, to come out in a/to

des ganglions mpl swollen visible blood vessels;

break into a piquer v une suée f

acne rosacea acné f rosacée St Vitus’s dance danse f de St

sweat sueur f; sudation f;

Guy

perspiration f 329


30/07/2007 11:20:17

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS sycosis (facial disease in

syringe tips, single-use

bearded area) sycosis m

embouts mpl jetables de

Sydenham’s chorea chorée f symptom (change felt by patient) symptôme m symptoms and consequences

seringues system système m systemic systémique adj systemic illness (term for a

of infection processus m

number of illnesses which

infectieux

spread throughout the body, but with little known

synapse (neurotransmission

origin) maladie f systémique

gap between two nerve cells) synapse f

systemic infection (throughout the whole

syndrome syndrome m

body) infection f généralisée

synergy synergie f synergist (medicine or organ

systole (intervals between

working with another)

heart contractions when

synergiste m

blood is pumped into arteries) systole f

synergistic synergiste adj synovial fluid/liquid

systolic blood pressure tension

(lubricates joints and

f artérielle systolique

tendon sheathes) liquide m synovial

t’ai chi Tai-chi-chuan m; Tai-ji-

synovial membrane (around joints) synoviale f

quan m tablespoonful cuillérée f à

synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane)

soupe tablet (aspirin, vitamin, etc.)

synovite f syphilis syphilis f

comprimé m tablet, chewable cachet m à

syringe seringue f

croquer tablet, coated comprimé m pelliculé 330


30/07/2007 11:20:17

ENGLISH – FRENCH tarsus (the group of ankle and

tablet form sous forme f de

upper foot bones) tarse m

comprimés tablet taken under the tongue

tartar tartre m

comprimé m sublingual;

taste goût m

linguette f

taste bud papille de la langue

tachyarrythmia (irregular

f; papille linguale f; papille

heartbeat with fast bursts)

gustative f tattoo tatouage m

tachyarythmie f

tattooing tatouage m

tachycardia (abnormally fast heart rate) tachycardie f

TB microbe bacille f de Koch

taenia (tapeworm) ténia m;

TB vaccine vaccin m contre la

taenia m

tuberculose

take, to (medicine etc.)

tear (eye) larme f tear (laceration) déchirure f

prendre v take a sample, to prélever v un

tear, to déchirer v tear a muscle, to se déchirer v

échantillon m talcum powder talc m

un muscle

talus (ankle bone supporting

tear duct voie lacrymale f; canal

tibia) astragale m

lacrymal m

tampon tampon hygiènique m

tears (eye) liquide lacrymal m;

tamponade; tamponage

larmes fpl

(compression of the heart

tears (eye), of/concerning

disorder) tamponnement m

lachrymal(e) (pl -aux) adj

tap, to tapoter v

teaspoonful cuillérée f à café

tapeworm ténia m; taenia m; ver

teat (baby’s bottle) tétine f

solitaire m tapotement (percussion

teeth dents fpl teeth, back dents fpl du fond;

massage) tapotement m tarsal bone os m du tarse

dents fpl de derrière teeth, false fausses dents m teeth, front dents f de devant 331


30/07/2007 11:20:18

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS teeth, lower dents f du bas

temperature, slight fébricule f

teeth, set of denture f

temperature, to have a avoir/

teeth, upper dents f du haut

faire v de la température temperature, to take

teeth, clenching/grinding of;

(someone’s) prendre v la

bruxism mâchonnement m teeth, X-ray of all panoramique dentaire m

température temperature chart feuille de

teeth brace appareil m

température f

orthodontique; appareil m de

temple tempe f

contention dentaire

tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) enthésiopathie f;

teeth straightening

tendinite f

orthodontie f teething poussées dentaires fpl; poussée de dents f teething ring anneau m de

tendon tendon m tennis elbow épicondylite f tent (lint/linen inserted into a wound) mèche f

dentition tegument (skin, body hair)

teratogenic (of illnesses/ medicines suffered/taken in

tegument m telecobalt machine bombe f au

early pregnancy which can produce malformation in

cobalt m teleradiography (X-rays

babies) tératogène adj

from a certain distance

term terme m

for increased precision)

terminally-ill patient malade

téléradiographie f teleradiotherapy téléradiothérapie f

m/f condamné(e) terminate, to interrompre v termination of pregnancy

temporal (temple) bone

(voluntary) interruption f

temporal m

voluntaire de grossesse (IVG)

temperature température f temperature, high fièvre f 332


30/07/2007 11:20:18

ENGLISH – FRENCH termination of pregnancy (for

therapeutic effectiveness

medical reasons) avortement

efficacité f thérapeutique therapeutic medicine agent m

m thérapeutique tertiary tertiaire adj

thérapeutique therapeutic properties

test épreuve f testicle testicule m

propriétés m thérapeutiques therapeutics thérapeutique f

testicle or ovary; gonad

therapeutics/treatments

gonade f

(classed as alternative/non-

testicle inflammation;

conventional medicine)

orchitis orchite f testosterone (male hormone)

thérapeutiques fpl diverses thermal compression

testostérone f tetanus tétanos m

moulding (chiropodist’s

(anti-)tetanus vaccine vaccin

false soles, etc.) thermoformage f

m contre le tétanos tetany (muscle spasm) tétanie f

thermal water eau f thermale thermometer thermomètre m

tetracycline (type of

thermometer, alcohol

antibiotic) tétracycline f tetraplegic (person with total

thermomètre m à alcool

limb paralysis); quadraplegic

thermometer, clinical

tétraplégique m/f thalamus (darker tissues of

thermomètre m clinique thermometer, electronic

forebrain) thalamus m thalassemia (illness at

thermomètre m électronique thermometer, infrared

birth due to lack of red

thermomètre m à infrarouges

corpuscles) thalassémie f

thermometer, maximum and

thalassotherapy (sea-water

minimum thermomètre m à

therapy) thalassothérapie f therapeutic therapeutique adj

maxima et minima thermometer, mercury thermomètre m à mercure 333


30/07/2007 11:20:18

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS thermotherapy (heat treatment) thermotherapie f thickener, instant (for

throat, hoarse gorge f prise throat, sore mal m à la gorge throat cancer cancer m de

thickening food) poudre f épaississante thigh cuisse f

l’oesphage throat infection angine f throat infection, back and bottom of the angine f

thigh, of/concerning crural(e)

pharyngienne

adj thigh nerve nerf m crural

throat pastilles pastilles fpl

thigh pain cruralgie f

pour la gorge

thin maigre adj

throbbing palpitant(e) adj

thinness maigreur m (see also

throbbing pain douleur f

indice de masse corporelle in French-English section)

lancinante thrombin (causes blood

third degree burn brûlure f du troisième degré thirst soif f

clotting) thrombine f thrombosis thrombose f throwaway razor rasoir m

thoracic/rib cage cage f thoracique

jetable thrush (white patchy

thoracic duct canal m

infection of the mouth and throat and/or the vagina)

thoracique thorax thorax m thorax and lung membranes, of/concerning; pleura

candidose f; moniliase f thumb pouce f thymic (of/concerning the thymus) thymique adj

pleural(e) (pl -aux) adj threadworm oxyure m

thymus (neck gland) thymus m

three complementary

thyroid thyroïde adj

medicines as treatment

thyroid gland glande f thyroïde

trithérapie f throat gorge f 334


30/07/2007 11:20:19

ENGLISH – FRENCH thyroid gland, subnormal

titanium (used in prostheses)

activity of; hypothyroidism hypothyroïdie f

titane m toadstool champignon m

tibia (shin bone) tibia m tic tic m

vénéneux tobacco poisoning intoxication

ticker (heart) palpitant m (informal)

f tabagique tobacco use, of/concerning

tie up, to ligaturer v tincture of arnica teinture f d’arnica; teinture f d’iodine

tabagique adj toe orteil m; doigt de pied m toe, big gros orteil m

tinea (ringworm) teigne f

toe, little petit orteil m

tinnitus (ringing in ears)

toenail ongle de l’orteil m; ongle

acouphène m

du pied m

tip (finger, nose etc.) bout m

toilets toilettes fpl; cabinets mpl

tip (point) pointe f

toilet paper papier m

tire, to fatiguer v

hygiènique; papier m toilette

tired fatigué(e) adj

toilet soap savon m de toilette

tired, to get fatiguer v

tolerance (to treatment or

tissue (paper) mouchoir en

to receptivity of graft)

papier m

tolérance f

tissue (body) tissu m

tolerate, to tolérer v

tissue, connective tissu m

tomography (3D medical imagery/scanning)

conjonctif tissue formation, new néoformation f tissue growth, new abnormal

tomographie f tongue langue f tongue, coated/furred langue f

(or tumour) néoplasme m tissue group (type) groupe m

blanche/chargée/pâteuse tongue, of/concerning

tissulaire

lingual(e) (pl -aux) adj

335


30/07/2007 11:20:19

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS tooth extraction avulsion f

tongue out, to put the tirer v

dentaire

la langue

tooth powder poudre f

tongue, putting out the

dentifrice

protraction f linguale tonic remontant m; tonique m

tooth root racine f nerveuse

tonicity tonicité f

toothache mal m aux dents

tonsil tonsille f

toothache, to have avoir v mal

tonsillectomy (surgical

aux dents

removal of tonsils)

toothbrush brosse f à dents

amygdalectomie f

toothpaste dentifrice m toothpaste, fluoride dentifrice

tonsillitis amygdalite f; angine

m fluoré

rouge f; tonsillite f tonsils amygdales fpl

toothpick cure-dents m

tooth dent f

topical/local (medicine/pain/ anaesthetic) topique m and adj

tooth, artificial dent f

torsion torsion f

artificielle

torticollis (wry/stiff neck)

tooth, bad dent f gâtée tooth, canine canine f

torticolis m touch (massage) lightly, to

tooth, capping of; crown

effleurer v

couronne f dentaire tooth, decayed dent f cariée

touch, sense of toucher m

tooth, filled dent f obturée

tourist’s diarrhoea tourista f

tooth, hollow dent f creuse

tourniquet garrot m;

tooth, milk (baby) dent f de lait

tourniquet m

tooth, wisdom dent f de sagesse

toxaemia toxémie f

tooth, second (permanent)

toxic toxique adj

dent f définitive; dent f de

toxic shock choc m septique

remplacement

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

tooth decay carie f

syndrome du choc toxique m; SCT 336


30/07/2007 11:20:19

ENGLISH – FRENCH toxicologist (poison

tranquillising anxiolytique adj;

specialist) toxicologue m/f

tranquillisant(e) adj

toxicology toxicologie f

transfuse, to transfuser

toxin toxine f

transfusion transfusion f

toxiplasmosis (parasitical

transgenic (such as foodstuff with genetically modified

infection) toxoplasmose f

animal or vegetable

tracaganth (white/reddish

content) transgénique adj

pharmaceutical gum dye) gomme f adragante

transmit (illness), to

trace element (for normal growth) oligoélément m tracer (radioactive isotope

transmettre v transplant greffe f transplant, to greffer v;

trace in medical imagery) marqueur m tracheal (of/concerning windpipe) tracheal(e) (pl

transplanter v transplantation transplantation f transport transplantation f transport of person in accident to hospital

-aux) adj tracheotomy trachéotomie f; intubation trachéale f trachoma (eye infection)

évacuation f trauma trauma m trauma, cranial traumatisme m

trachome m

crânien

tract (area of an organ or

traumatic traumatique adj

body system) tractus m

traumatism traumatisme m

tract (duct) voie f

travel sickness mal m des

traction (limb) traction f; extension f

transports treadmill exerciser tapis m

trance catalepsie f tranquilliser anxiolytique m; tranquillisant m

roulant treat, to traiter v treat illness/patient, to soigner v 337


30/07/2007 11:20:20

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS trepanation (surgical

treatment soins mpl;

opening of bone, esp. skull)

thérapeutique f; traitement m treatment, current methods

trépanation f trepanation, surgical bore for

of moyens m thérapeutiques

trépan m

actuels

trial épreuve f

treatment, secondary (additional to the essential

triceps triceps m

treatment) traitement m

triceps saural (the two calf muscles) jumeaux mpl

adjuvant

triglyceride (fat compounds

treatment, sustaining

in the blood) triglycéride m

traitement d’entretien m

trisomy 21 (Down’s

treatment for alcoholism cure

syndrome) trisomie f 21

f de désintoxication f treatment (preparation) prior

tropical disease maladie f

to investigation or surgery

tropicale trunk tronc m

préparation f

truss bandage m herniaire

treatment before check-up to give real state of health, to

tube, short pharmaceutical

stop démaquiller v

packaging bâtonnet m

treatment not stopped

tubal (relating to Fallopian

sufficienftly in advance

tube) tubaire adj

of examination for a true

tubercle (small rounded

result traitement m maquillé

protuberance or swelling)

treatment through antibiotics antibiothérapie f

tubercule m tubercular; tuberculous

treatment using two medicines bithérapie f tremble, to trembler v

tuberculeux -euse adj tuberculosis tuberculose f tumefaction tuméfaction f

trembling tremblement m tremor trémulation f 338


30/07/2007 11:20:20

ENGLISH – FRENCH ulcer ulcère m

tummy, to have a/to be getting a avoir/prendre v du

ulcerate, to ulcérer v

ventre m

ulcerated ulcéreux -euse adj

tumour tumeur f; néoformation f

ulceration ulcération f

tumour/growth (benign)

ulna (forearm bone) cubitus m

adénome m tumour (benign) near

ultrasonic ultrasonique adj ultrasound heart scan

genitals condylome m tumour, brain astrocytome f

échocardiographie f ultrasound scan échographie f

tumour, brain or nerve gliome m tumour, surgical operation to

(abbrev. écho f) ultrasound (scans) ultrason m ultrasound scan image

remove ablation f; exérèse f tumour (benign) near

échographie f ultrasound scanner

genitals, sexually

échographe m

transmitted condylome m

ultraviolet ultraviolet -ette adj

acuminé

ultraviolet radiation

tweezers (for removing splinters) pince f à échardes

rayonnement m ultraviolet umbilical cord cordon m

twin jumeau m -elle f

ombilical

twins jumeaux m -elles f

umbilicus nombril m; ombilic m

twist/sprain one’s ankle/wrist,

unbandage, to débander v

to se fouler v la cheville f/le

unblock, to libérer v

poignet m

unconscious évanoui(e) adj

twisted (blocked) intestine;

unconsciousness, loss of perte

volvulus volvulus m typhoid typhoïde f

de connaissance f uncovered body area,

typhoid fever fièvre f typhoïde

ready for surgery champ m

typhus typhus m

opératoire undulant fever brucellose f 339


30/07/2007 11:20:20

DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS underarm crutch béquille f

upset stomach embarras m gastrique

commune undergo therapy, to faire v de

uraemia (raised blood level in nitrogeneous waste

la rééducation f

compounds) urémie f

undernourishment, moderate (10–15 per cent weight loss)

urea (nitrogenous compound in urine) urée f

dénutrition f modérée undernourishment, severe

ureter (urine canal from kidney to bladder) uretère m

(over 15 per cent weight loss) dénutrition f sévère

ureteral (of/concerning the ureter) urétéral(e) (pl -aux) adj

undernourishment, slight (5–10 per cent weight loss)

urethra (urine discharge duct from the bladder) urètre m

dénutrition f légère underweight maigre adj (see

urethral (of/concerning the uretha) urétral(e) (pl -aux) adj

also indice de masse corporelle in French-English section)

urethral tube sonde f urétrale

unharmed indemne adj

uric acid acide m urique

unit unité f

uric acid level in blood

universal recipient receveur -euse m/f universel(lle) m/f

uricémie f urinary bladder vessie f

unpasteurised milk lait m cru

urinary tract voies f urinaire

unstable (condition) instable

urinary tract stones; gravel

adj unstable (products, mood, condition) labile adj

gravelle f urination miction f urination, abnormal increase

unweaned baby nourrisson m unwell souffrant(e) adj

in amounts of polyurie f urination, frequent (in

‘up’side (of artery: to stem

small amounts); pollakurie

bleeding) en amont

pollakiurie f

upset embarras m 340


30/07/2007 11:20:21

ENGLISH – FRENCH use before (e.g. on medicines)

urination, painful/difficult; dysuria dysurie f

à utiliser avant (abbrev. à ut. av.) use, for external/internal à

urination capacity reduction; oliguria oligurie f

usage m externe/interne

urine urine f

uterus matrice f; utérus m

urine, abnormal protein

uterus displacement déviation

count in; albuminuria

f de l’utérus uveal tract (pigmented layer

albuminurie f

of the eye) uvée f

urine in full bladder,

uvula (fleshy extension of

measured amount of volumétrie f vésicale

soft palate hanging above

prémictionnelle

throat) luette f

urine outlet in male and female genitals méat m

vaccinate, to vacciner v

urinaire

vaccination vaccination f vaccination, to have a se faire v

urine reflux from bladder to kidneys reflux m vésico-

vacciner v vaccine vaccin m

urétéral urine sample prélèvement m

vaccine, diphtheria/tetanus/ poliomyelitis vaccin m

d’urine urine test analyse f d’urine

contre la diphtérie/le tétanos/

urogenital urogénital(e) (pl

poliomyélite vaccine with several different

-aux) adj urogenital system appareil m

functions vaccine m

urogénital

polyvalent

urology (study of the urinary

vagal (relating to vagus: a

system) urologie f

cranial nerve) vagal(e) adj

urticaria (nettle rash or hives) urticaire f

vagal nerve surgery vagotomie f vagina vagin m

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS vagina, inflammation of

varicose ulcer ulcère m variqueux

vaginité f vagina, through the (for administration

varicose vein; varix varice f varicose-vein operation as

of medicine)par voie f

outpatient cure f conservatrice

transvaginale

et hyémodynamique de

vaginal vaginal(e) (pl -aux) adj

l’insuffisance veineuse en

vaginal contraceptive device

ambulatoire (CHIVA)

préservatif m (féminin)

varicose vein removal

vaginal douche douche f vaginale; lavage m interne

stripping m; éveinage m vas deferens (spermatic duct

vaginal discharge; leucorrhea

from testicle to uretha) canal

pertes fpl blanches vaginal finger probe toucher

m déférent vascular (blood vessel) surgery chirurgie f vasculaire

m vaginal vaginal flora (not abnormal) flore f vaginale vaginal suppository ovule m

vasectomy vasectomie f vaseline ® vaseline ® f vasoconstriction

(pharmacie); pessaire m vaginal thrush (infection)

vasoconstriction f vasoconstrictor (agent causing constriction

mycose f vaginale vagus nerve (cranial nerve)

of blood vessels)

nerf f vague valerian (sedative) valériane f

vasoconstricteur m vasoconstrictive (causing

valve valve f

constriction of blood

valve, heart valve f cardiaque

vessels) vasoconstricteur

valve allowing blood flow in

-trice adj

one direction valvule f

vasodilation vasodilatation f

vaporiser pulvérisateur m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH venomous bite morsure f

vasodilating (causing dilatation of blood vessels)

venimeuse venous veineux -euse adj

vasodilateur -trice adj

ventilate, to (oxygenate the

vault of the cranium voûte f

blood or admit/propel air

crânienne

into the lungs) ventiler v

VD groin ulcer chancre m mou; chancrelle f vegan végétalien(ne) adj

ventilation ventilation f ventilation, artificial

veganism végétalisme m vegetarian végétarien(ne) adj

ventilation f artificielle ventilation, assisted respiration

vegetarianism végétarisme m vein veine f

f assistée Ventoline ® (spray, syrup,

vein, surgical repair of

or ampoule injection to

impaired angioplastie f

counter asthma) Ventoline

vein inflammation; phlebitis phlébite f

®f ventricle (body cavity or

vein removal éveinage m; stripping m

organ hollow) ventricule m ventricular fibrillation

vein specialist phlébologue f veins and arteries, X-rays of; angiography angiographie f

fibrillation f ventriculaire f (FV) verbal fluency fluence f verbale verbal prescription

vena cava (into the heart) veine cave f

prescription f vermifuge (expels intestinal

venereal vénérien(ne) adj venereal disease (VD) maladie honteuse/vénérienne f venereology vénéréologie f

worms) vermifuge m verruca verrue f plantaire vertebra (pl -ae) vertèbre f vertebral vertébral(e) (pl -aux)

venom venin m

adj

venomous venimeux -euse adj

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS vertebral column; spine

viral pneumonia pneumonie f virale

colonne f vertébrale; colonne f rachidienne; rachis m

viral throat infection angine f

vertebrate vertébré m vertex (crown of the head)

virale virilism (abnormal development of secondary

vertex m

male characteristics)

vertiginous vertigineux -euse

virilisation f

adj vertigo vertige m

virology (study of viruses)

vertigo, to suffer from avoir v des vertiges

virologie f virology laboratory laboratoire

very small amount (biology) trace f vesicatory (eruption of blisters) vésicatoire m

de viriologie f virus virus m virus in the blood virémie f virus count in blood charge f

vesicatory (eruption of blisters) vésicatoire adj vesicle (fluid filled sac/cyst/ blister) vésicule f

virale viscera (organs) viscères mpl visceral viscéral(e) (pl -aux) adj visceral surgery (to principal

vesicles, seminal vésicules fpl

body organs) chirurgie f

séminales vestibule (channel/chamber

viscérale visible, to make (using med.

leading to another) vestibule m

equipment) visualiser v vision vision f

vibrations vibrations fpl

vision, double vision f double

vibrator vibromasseur m

vision, field of champ m visual

Vincent’s angina (pectoris)

vision/sight, line of rayon m de

angine f de Vincent viral hepatitis hépatite f virale

vision vision (view) vue f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH visual hallucination

vocal organs appareil m phonatoire

hallucination f visuelle visually handicapped person

voice, temporary loss of aphonie f

déficient(e) m/f visuel(le) f vitaliser vitaliseur m

volvulus (twisted/blocked intestine) volvulus m

vitality vitalité f vitality rating (of newborn

vomit vomi m

baby); Apgar index indice m

vomiting vomissement m

d’Apgar

vomit, to vomir v

vitamin vitamine f

vulva vulve f

vitamin B; riboflavin

vulva and vagina inflammation vilvo-vaginite f

riboflavine f vitamin deficiency carence f en

vulvitis (vulva inflammation)

vitamines

vulvite f

vitamin-deficiency illness avitaminose f vitamin-enriched milk lait m de croissance vitamin tablet/pill comprimé m de vitamines

waist taille f walking frame déambulateur m walking stick canne f wall (anatomical) paroi m wan, to look avoir v une petite

vitamins, with added vitaminé(e) adj

mine f wandering, aimlessly (of

vitiligo (skin depigmentation) vitiligo m

mentally ill) déambulation f ward salle f d’hôpital m; service

vitreous body (eye) corps m vitré

m; unité f warming balm baume m

vitreous humour/body (clear

chauffant

tissue behind eyeball lens)

warning mise en garde f

humeur f vitreuse

wart papillome m; verrue f

vocal cord corde f vocale

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS washing lavage m

weak faible adj

washing out lavage m

weaning sevrage m

washrooms sanitaires mpl

wearing away/erosion of

wasp sting piqûre de guêpe f

the invertebrate disc

waste away, to se nécroser v

discarthrose f

wasting disease maladie f de langeur water eau f, eaux (fpl)

weary fatigué(e) adj weighing scales pèse-bébé m weighing scales, bathroom

water, drinking (outside/

pèse-personne m

fountains etc.) eau f potable

weighing scales with dial

water, mineral eau f minérale

pèse-personne m à cadran

water, non-drinking eau f non

aiguille

potable

weighing scales with digital

water, spring eau f de source

reading pèse-personne m

water, tap eau f du robinet (eau

digital

municipale f) waters have broken, her elle a

weight poids m weight, excess (too much for good health) surcharge f

perdu v les eaux water bed lit m d’eau

pondérale

water cures thermalisme m

weight loss perte f de poids

water on the knee

wen (benign skin tumour)

épanchement m de synovie waterproof étanche adj

kyste sébacé m; loupe f wet dreams (spontaneous

waterproof chair for the bath

ejaculation during sleep)

siège de bain m water-swollen kidney;

pollutions fpl nocturnes wheatgerm germes mpl de blé

hydronephosis

wheelchair fauteuil m roulant

hydronéphrose f

wheelchair with reclining

wax cire f; lipide m

back fauteuil m roulant à

WC water-closet m; WC m

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ENGLISH – FRENCH wheezing respiration f bruyante/

willpower, loss of; aboulia aboulie f

sifflante whistling sibilant(e) adj

wind flatuosité f

whistling sound in ears

windpipe trachée-artère f; trachée f

sifflement m

windpipe, of/concerning;

white corpuscle; leucocyte

tracheal tracheal(e) (pl -aux)

globule m blanc; leucocyte m white corpuscles, abnormal

adj windpipe and alimentary

reduction in agranulocytose f

canal, cross-over junction

white of the eye; sclera

between carrefour m laryngé

sclérotique f

windpipe inflammation

white stick canne f blanche whitish-grey liquid patch

trachéite f

forming on eye arc m

wipes, baby lingettes fpl de bébé

lipoïdique

witch-hazel hamamélis m

whitish throat infection

withdrawal symptoms

angine f blanche

symptômes mpl de sevrage

whitlow (inflammation next

Wolff-Parkinson-White

to nail) panaris m

syndrome (sudden bursts of

whistling sounds in ear;

rapid heartbeats) syndrome

tinnitus acouphène m

m de Wolff-Parkinson-White

whooping cough coqueluche f

woman who has never

(anti-) whooping cough

been pregnant; nulligest


nulligeste f womb matrice f; utérus m

coqueluche wick (gauze strip for wounds)

womb, descent of prolapsus m

mèche f widening of bronchial tubes

utérin womb cancer cancer m du col

bronchectasie f

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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS wrong way (of food/drink

womb-muscle tumour myome

going down the ‘wrong

m utérin

way’) fausse route f

womb X-ray; hysterography

wry/stiff neck; torticollis

hystérographie f wooden leg jambe f de bois

torticolis m

work hygiene hygiène f du xanthoma (skin disease)

travail working fonctionnement m

xanthome m

‘worms’, bilharzia bilharziose f;

xiphoid process (cartilage below the sternum)

schistosomiase f worsening nature (of illness) évolutivité f wound blessure f; plaie f

processus m xiphoïde X-ray cliché m X-ray department service m

wound, gaping blessure f béante wound, to blesser v

radiologique X-ray, to radiographier v X-ray image, abnormal dark

wound oneself, to se blesser

spot on infiltrat m

wrinkle ride f

X-ray of arteries artériographie f

wrist poignet m

X-ray of coronary arteries

wrist bone; carpus os m du carpe m

coronarographie f X-ray or other radiation

wrist bones, of/concerning

examination examen m

intercarpien(ne) adj wrist plaster (cast) manchette

radiographique X-ray of all teeth panoramique

f plâtrée writer’s cramp crampe f de

m dentaire X-ray result (picture, plate on film) radiographie f; radio

l’écrivain m written prescription ordonnance f

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ENGLISH – FRENCH X-rays radiographie f; radio (abbrev.) f yaws (contagious tropical disease) pian m yellow body (hormonesecreting structure developed in ovary) corps m jaune yellow fever fièvre f jaune yellow melilot mélilot m yoga yoga m zimmer frame déambulateur m zygomatic zygomatique adj zygomatic arch (prominent cheek bone) arcade f zygomatique zygote (cell formed by union of two sexual reproduction cells) zygote m

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