Clinical Research

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noun a place where people go to seek medical treatment or care

  • The hospital is a place where medical professionals provide care and treatment to patients.
  • I'll meet you at the hospital after work to visit our friend.
  • I hope I don't end up in the hospital after that crazy party last night.
  • Her mind felt like a hospital, filled with chaotic thoughts and emotions.

noun a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases

  • Internal medicine is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases.
  • My sister is studying to become a doctor specializing in internal medicine.
  • I heard internal medicine is a tough residency to get into.
  • In the world of healthcare, internal medicine is like the backbone that supports all other specialties.

noun a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient

  • The most common symptom of the flu is a high fever.
  • If you're feeling really tired and achy, that's a symptom of the flu.
  • Having a pounding headache is a major symptom that you might have a migraine.
  • Procrastination can be a symptom of a deeper issue, such as fear of failure.

ALS

noun Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
  • My neighbor was recently diagnosed with ALS.
  • ALS is no joke, it's a serious condition.
  • The ALS ice bucket challenge raised awareness and funds for research on the disease.

noun a synthetic compound used as an analgesic and antipyretic

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  • Acetopyrine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain and inflammation.
  • I took some acetopyrine for my headache and it worked like a charm.
  • I need to pop some acetopyrine to get rid of this annoying pain.
  • Her words were like acetopyrine, soothing the emotional pain of those around her.