terapija

Treatment that alters a gene. In studies of gene therapy for cancer, researchers are trying to improve the body's natural ability to fight the disease or to make the cancer cells ...

elektrošok terapija

Soins de santé; Le traitement du cancer

A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving electrical stimulation to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. ...

nezojejunalna sonda (NJS)

Soins de santé; Hôpitaux

Same type of tube as an NG but placed through the nose into the jejuneum (or small bowel). It is used to provide nutrition.

novorođenačka/neonatalna jedinica itenzivne skrbi (NJIS)

Soins de santé; Hôpitaux

An intensive care unit designed for the care of premature and ill newborn babies.

infekcija urinarnog trakta (IUT)

Soins de santé; Hôpitaux

A bacterial infection of the urinary tract, most often caused by the bacterium E. coli. They are more common in women than in men. They usually affect the bladder (cystitis), but ...

kisik (O2)

Soins de santé; Hôpitaux

A common abbreviation used to mean a prescription written by a physician for medication or equipment.

laparoskopija

Soins de santé; Hôpitaux

A type of surgery in which a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal wall through which an instrument (a laparoscope) is placed to permit structures within the abdomen and ...