Medical Procedures Terminology

noun a person who helps or supports someone else in a particular task

verb to help or support someone in a particular task

• I am here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
• Hey, let me know if you need any help, I can assist you with that.
• I got your back, I can assist with that if you need me to.
• Sometimes a kind word can assist in healing a broken heart.

verb to bring or come to an end; stop

• The company decided to cease all operations in the region.
• I think it's time to cease working on this project.
• Let's just cease with the drama, okay?
• His heartache seemed to never cease, no matter what he did.

noun the act of injecting drugs directly into a vein

verb to inject drugs directly into a vein

• The doctor advised against mainlining medication as it can have serious side effects.
• I heard some people are mainlining energy drinks to stay awake during exams.
• He was caught mainlining at the party last night.
• She was mainlining adrenaline as she prepared for her big presentation.

noun a gender that is neither masculine nor feminine

adjective of or relating to a gender that is neither masculine nor feminine

• The veterinarian recommended neutering the stray cat to prevent overpopulation.
• I heard that Bob's dog got neutered last week.
• My friend's cat got fixed at the vet.
• The artist chose to neuter the vibrant colors in their painting, opting for a more muted palette.

noun a person or thing that takes the place of another

verb to take the place of something or someone

• It is essential to replace the old equipment with new and updated technology.
• I need to replace my phone because it keeps freezing.
• I'm going to replace my old sneakers with some fresh kicks.
• Sometimes we need to replace negative thoughts with positive ones for a better mindset.

noun the period during which a woman is in labor

• The accouchement was a long and difficult process, but the mother and baby are both healthy.
• She just had her accouchement yesterday and she's already up and about!
• She's been through two accouchements already, she's a pro at this.
• The accouchement of a new business venture can be just as challenging as that of a child.

noun a thin outer covering or layer that can be removed from something

verb to remove or pull back a thin outer covering or layer

• In order to inspect the inner workings of the machine, you must carefully peel back the outer casing.
• Hey, can you help me peel back the sticker on this new gadget?
• I love watching those videos where they peel back the layers of drama on reality TV shows.
• It's important to peel back the layers of a complex issue to truly understand it.