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1、有关疾病的医学英语术语解释 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 rect

2、al 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 s

3、hoes gave me blisters on my feet! 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 o

4、f 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 sign

5、s 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. 第3页 共3页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页第 3 页 共 3 页