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Medical English | Topic: English for plastic surgeons 1



Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.


1. I don't _______________________ liposuction for you. = I don't think you should get liposuction.
  recommend
  assess
  expect

2. This procedure may cause permanent and __________________________ ( = visible) scars.
  noticing
  noticeable
  noxious

3. I wouldn't worry about that side-effect. It's __________________________ rare.
  extravagantly
  excessively
  extremely

4. The opposite of "minor surgery" = __________________________ surgery
  major
  big
  grand

5. Gastric bypass surgery reduces the stomach size of an __________________________ ( = very fat, overweight) patient.
  obtrusive
  obsolete
  obese

6. Body contouring is used to remove loose, __________________________ skin from the patient's body.
  hung-up
  hanging
  hung

7. Body contouring = Body __________________________
  shaping
  shifting
  cutting

8. Rhinoplasty is often _________________________ as "nose surgery".
  inquired about
  referred to
  processed

9. The scars should __________________________ ( = disappear, stop being noticeable) in about one year.
  dissuade
  fade
  desist

10. This procedure will __________________________ you to be hospitalized for one week. ( = You will have to stay in a hospital for one week)
  need
  make
  require


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VOCABULARY REVIEW: Plastic surgery

Need to refresh common terms used in plastic surgery? We've got you covered!

Minimally invasive
Procedures involving small incisions or injections.
Example: Many patients prefer minimally invasive treatments.

Post-operative care
Medical attention and precautions taken after surgery.
Example: Proper post-operative care prevents infection.

Recovery period
The time needed to heal after a procedure.
Example: The recovery period can last several weeks.

Scarring
Permanent marks left on the skin after healing.
Example: Skilled surgeons aim to minimize scarring.

Anesthesia
Medication used to prevent pain during surgery.
Example: The operation was performed under general anesthesia.

Elective surgery
Non-essential surgery chosen by the patient.
Example: Cosmetic procedures are usually elective surgeries.

Board-certified surgeon
A surgeon officially qualified by a medical board.
Example: Always choose a board-certified surgeon for safety.

Unrealistic expectations
Beliefs that results will be perfect or life-changing.
Example: Surgeons warn patients against unrealistic expectations.

Before-and-after photos
Images showing results of a procedure.
Example: She reviewed before-and-after photos carefully.

Enhancement vs. transformation
The idea that surgery improves features rather than completely changing them.
Example: Doctors emphasize enhancement rather than transformation.


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