Medegal医学英语词汇，中英双语解释 Abdominal pain: have a stomach ache or pain in the stomach 肚痛；腹痛 Example: Patient was rushed to the emergency room (ER) complaining of severe abdominal pain. Abscess: 脓疮 is a collection of pus (exudate, fluid) that has accumulated within tissue due to an infection. It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body. Example: One of the major complications of an abscess is the spreading of the abscess material to adjacent tissues, which may cause tissue death known as gangrene. Allergic rhinitis: 过敏性鼻炎 Allergic rhinitis (allergic: allergy, rhinitis: irritation or inflammation inside the nose.) Example: Sneezing, watery eyes, and itching all may be signs of allergic rhinitis. Altitude sickness: 高山症 Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air pressure). Example: If you plan to go mountain climbing the Himalayas, be prepared for altitude sickness. Apert syndrome: 亚伯氏症 Apert syndrome is a form of acrocephalosyndactyly, in which malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet are prevalent. Example: The baby was born with Apert Syndrome. Atherosclerosis: 动脉粥样硬化 is a condition in which arteries harden or thicken due to accumulation of fatty materials. Athero Sclerosis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 良性前列腺增生症 Also called benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP), is an increase in size of the prostate. Example: A rectal examination may reveal benign prostatic hyperplasia. Blister 水泡: is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by friction, burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma. Example: My new shoes gave me blisters on my feet! Bloating: 胃胀 is any abnormal swelling or increase in diameter of the abdominal area, which may cause the patients abdomen to feel full and tight. Example: Some patients suffering from lactose intolerance may experience bloating. *see previous post for lactose intolerance.