Vocabulary training for medical/hospital workers - exercise 3

🩹 Did you know?
Otoscope — the instrument a doctor uses to look in your ears. In English, "scope" appears in many medical tools: stethoscope, endoscope, laparoscope. Knowing the pattern helps you decode unfamiliar terms.
Cast vs. splint — a cast is a hard covering (usually plaster or fiberglass) that immobilizes a broken bone; a splint is a simpler, more temporary device. Both are common in workplace accident and insurance contexts.
Neck and back injuries are among the most common workplace compensation claims. Terms like "whiplash," "herniated disc," and "repetitive strain injury (RSI)" are important in occupational health English.