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Anatomy & Body Systems 76

  • cell

    JA細胞 さいぼうVItế bào

    The smallest structural and functional unit of a living organism.

  • tissue

    JA組織 そしきVImô

    A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

  • organ

    JA臓器 ぞうきVIcơ quan, tạng

    A structure made of several tissues that performs a specific function, such as the heart or liver.

  • heart

    JA心臓 しんぞうVItim

    The hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

  • lung

    JA肺 はいVIphổi

    One of the paired chest organs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

  • liver

    JA肝臓 かんぞうVIgan

    A large organ in the upper right abdomen that metabolises nutrients, detoxifies substances and produces bile.

  • kidney

    JA腎臓 じんぞうVIthận

    One of the paired organs that filter blood, remove waste and produce urine.

  • stomach

    JA胃 いVIdạ dày

    The expanded part of the digestive tract that stores food and mixes it with gastric juice.

  • esophagus

    JA食道 しょくどうVIthực quản

    The muscular tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach.

  • small intestine

    JA小腸 しょうちょうVIruột non

    The long section of intestine between stomach and colon where most nutrients are absorbed.

  • duodenum

    JA十二指腸 じゅうにしちょうVItá tràng

    The first part of the small intestine, receiving bile and pancreatic juice.

  • large intestine

    JA大腸 だいちょうVIruột già, đại tràng

    The final part of the digestive tract that absorbs water and forms stool.

  • rectum

    JA直腸 ちょくちょうVItrực tràng

    The last section of the large intestine that stores stool before it leaves through the anus.

  • appendix

    JA虫垂 ちゅうすいVIruột thừa

    A small finger-shaped pouch attached to the caecum in the lower right abdomen.

  • pancreas

    JA膵臓 すいぞうVItuỵ

    A gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.

  • gallbladder

    JA胆のう たんのうVItúi mật

    A small sac under the liver that stores and concentrates bile.

  • spleen

    JA脾臓 ひぞうVIlách

    An organ in the upper left abdomen that filters blood and supports immunity.

  • bladder

    JA膀胱 ぼうこうVIbàng quang

    The muscular sac that stores urine before it is excreted.

  • ureter

    JA尿管 にょうかんVIniệu quản

    The tube that carries urine from each kidney to the bladder.

  • urethra

    JA尿道 にょうどうVIniệu đạo

    The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

  • brain

    JA脳 のうVInão

    The central organ of the nervous system, located inside the skull.

  • cerebrum

    JA大脳 だいのうVIđại não

    The largest part of the brain, responsible for thought, sensation and voluntary movement.

  • cerebellum

    JA小脳 しょうのうVItiểu não

    The rear lower part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.

  • spinal cord

    JA脊髄 せきずいVItuỷ sống

    The bundle of nerve tissue within the spine that relays signals between brain and body.

  • nerve

    JA神経 しんけいVIdây thần kinh

    A bundle of fibres carrying impulses between the brain, spinal cord and other body parts.

  • blood vessel

    JA血管 けっかんVImạch máu

    Any tube that carries blood, including arteries, veins and capillaries.

  • artery

    JA動脈 どうみゃくVIđộng mạch

    A blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart to the organs.

  • vein

    JA静脈 じょうみゃくVItĩnh mạch

    A blood vessel carrying blood from the organs back to the heart.

  • capillary

    JA毛細血管 もうさいけっかんVImao mạch

    A tiny vessel linking arteries and veins where exchange with tissues occurs.

  • aorta

    JA大動脈 だいどうみゃくVIđộng mạch chủ

    The largest artery, arising from the left ventricle of the heart.

  • atrium

    JA心房 しんぼうVItâm nhĩ

    An upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins.

  • ventricle

    JA心室 しんしつVItâm thất

    A lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood into the arteries.

  • blood

    JA血液 けつえきVImáu

    The fluid circulating in vessels that carries oxygen, nutrients and waste.

  • red blood cell

    JA赤血球 せっけっきゅうVIhồng cầu

    A blood cell containing haemoglobin that carries oxygen.

  • white blood cell

    JA白血球 はっけっきゅうVIbạch cầu

    A blood cell that defends the body against infection.

  • platelet

    JA血小板 けっしょうばんVItiểu cầu

    A cell fragment in blood that helps stop bleeding by forming clots.

  • plasma

    JA血漿 けっしょうVIhuyết tương

    The pale yellow liquid part of blood containing proteins and salts.

  • hemoglobin

    JAヘモグロビンVIhuyết sắc tố (hemoglobin)

    The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds and carries oxygen.

  • skeleton

    JA骨格 こっかくVIbộ xương

    The framework of bones that supports and protects the body and anchors muscles.

  • bone

    JA骨 ほねVIxương

    The hard, calcium-rich tissue forming the skeleton.

  • skull

    JA頭蓋骨 ずがいこつVIhộp sọ

    The bony structure of the head that encloses and protects the brain.

  • spine

    JA脊椎 せきついVIcột sống

    The column of vertebrae from neck to tailbone that protects the spinal cord.

  • vertebra

    JA椎骨 ついこつVIđốt sống

    Each of the bones that make up the spinal column.

  • rib

    JA肋骨 ろっこつVIxương sườn

    A curved bone forming the rib cage that protects the heart and lungs.

  • pelvis

    JA骨盤 こつばんVIkhung chậu

    The ring of bones linking the spine to the legs and supporting lower abdominal organs.

  • femur

    JA大腿骨 だいたいこつVIxương đùi

    The thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the body.

  • joint

    JA関節 かんせつVIkhớp

    The point where two or more bones meet, allowing movement.

  • cartilage

    JA軟骨 なんこつVIsụn

    Tough, flexible connective tissue covering bone ends at joints.

  • muscle

    JA筋肉 きんにくVIcơ

    Tissue that contracts to produce movement and force.

  • tendon

    JA腱 けんVIgân

    A band of fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone.

  • ligament

    JA靭帯 じんたいVIdây chằng

    A band of fibrous tissue connecting bones and stabilising joints.

  • skin

    JA皮膚 ひふVIda

    The outer covering of the body that protects it and regulates temperature.

  • trachea

    JA気管 きかんVIkhí quản

    The windpipe, carrying air from the larynx to the bronchi.

  • bronchus

    JA気管支 きかんしVIphế quản

    A branch of the trachea carrying air into each lung.

  • larynx

    JA喉頭 こうとうVIthanh quản

    The part of the airway in the neck containing the vocal cords.

  • diaphragm

    JA横隔膜 おうかくまくVIcơ hoành

    The dome-shaped muscle separating chest and abdomen, the main muscle of breathing.

  • thyroid gland

    JA甲状腺 こうじょうせんVItuyến giáp

    An endocrine gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating metabolism.

  • hormone

    JAホルモンVIhormone, nội tiết tố

    A chemical messenger secreted into the blood by a gland to regulate target organs.

  • lymph node

    JAリンパ節 リンパせつVIhạch bạch huyết

    A small structure along lymph vessels that filters lymph and houses immune cells.

  • tonsil

    JA扁桃 へんとうVIamidan

    A mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat involved in immunity.

  • uterus

    JA子宮 しきゅうVItử cung

    The female reproductive organ in which a fetus implants and develops.

  • ovary

    JA卵巣 らんそうVIbuồng trứng

    The female gonad that produces eggs and sex hormones.

  • prostate

    JA前立腺 ぜんりつせんVItuyến tiền liệt

    A male gland surrounding the urethra just below the bladder.

  • retina

    JA網膜 もうまくVIvõng mạc

    The light-sensitive nerve layer lining the back of the eye.

  • cornea

    JA角膜 かくまくVIgiác mạc

    The transparent front layer of the eyeball.

  • eardrum

    JA鼓膜 こまくVImàng nhĩ

    The thin membrane between outer and middle ear that vibrates with sound.

  • abdomen

    JA腹部 ふくぶVIbụng, ổ bụng

    The body region between chest and pelvis containing most digestive organs.

  • chest

    JA胸部 きょうぶVIngực, lồng ngực

    The upper trunk between neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs.

  • circulatory system

    JA循環器系 じゅんかんきけいVIhệ tuần hoàn

    The system of heart and blood vessels that moves blood around the body.

  • respiratory system

    JA呼吸器系 こきゅうきけいVIhệ hô hấp

    The organs responsible for breathing and gas exchange.

  • digestive system

    JA消化器系 しょうかきけいVIhệ tiêu hoá

    The organs that break down food, absorb nutrients and eliminate waste.

  • nervous system

    JA神経系 しんけいけいVIhệ thần kinh

    The brain, spinal cord and nerves that control body activities.

  • urinary system

    JA泌尿器系 ひにょうきけいVIhệ tiết niệu

    The kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, which produce and excrete urine.

  • endocrine system

    JA内分泌系 ないぶんぴつけいVIhệ nội tiết

    The glands that secrete hormones into the blood to regulate the body.

  • immune system

    JA免疫系 めんえきけいVIhệ miễn dịch

    The cells and organs that defend the body against pathogens.

  • musculoskeletal system

    JA運動器系 うんどうきけいVIhệ cơ xương khớp

    The bones, muscles, joints and ligaments that support and move the body.

Symptoms & Signs 64

  • symptom

    JA症状 しょうじょうVItriệu chứng

    An abnormal feeling or change reported by the patient.

  • sign

    JA徴候 ちょうこうVIdấu hiệu, triệu chứng thực thể

    An abnormal finding observed or measured by a clinician on examination.

  • chief complaint

    JA主訴 しゅそVIlý do vào viện, triệu chứng chính

    The main problem that brings the patient to seek care, in their own words.

  • acute

    JA急性 きゅうせいVIcấp tính

    Sudden in onset and short in duration.

  • chronic

    JA慢性 まんせいVImạn tính

    Persisting for weeks, months or longer.

  • pain

    JA痛み いたみVIđau

    An unpleasant sensation associated with tissue damage or irritation.

  • inflammation

    JA炎症 えんしょうVIviêm

    The tissue response to injury or infection, causing swelling, heat, redness and pain.

  • fever

    JA発熱 はつねつVIsốt

    A body temperature higher than normal.

  • chills

    JA悪寒 おかんVIớn lạnh, rét run

    A feeling of cold with shivering, often as a fever rises.

  • cough

    JA咳 せきVIho

    A forceful reflex expulsion of air from the lungs to clear the airway.

  • sputum

    JA痰 たんVIđờm

    Mucus from the lower airways brought up by coughing.

  • sore throat

    JA咽頭痛 いんとうつうVIđau họng

    Pain or irritation in the throat, especially on swallowing.

  • runny nose

    JA鼻水 はなみずVIsổ mũi, chảy nước mũi

    Discharge of mucus from the nose.

  • nasal congestion

    JA鼻づまり はなづまりVInghẹt mũi

    Blocked nasal passages due to swollen nasal lining.

  • sneezing

    JAくしゃみVIhắt hơi

    A sudden reflex expulsion of air through the nose and mouth due to nasal irritation.

  • hoarseness

    JA嗄声 させいVIkhàn tiếng

    An abnormally rough, strained or weak voice.

  • shortness of breath

    JA呼吸困難 こきゅうこんなんVIkhó thở

    A feeling of not getting enough air or of laboured breathing.

  • wheezing

    JA喘鳴 ぜんめいVIthở khò khè

    A whistling sound during breathing caused by narrowed airways.

  • hemoptysis

    JA喀血 かっけつVIho ra máu

    Coughing up blood from the lower respiratory tract.

  • chest pain

    JA胸痛 きょうつうVIđau ngực

    Pain, pressure or tightness in the chest.

  • palpitations

    JA動悸 どうきVIhồi hộp, đánh trống ngực

    An awareness of a fast, strong or irregular heartbeat.

  • headache

    JA頭痛 ずつうVIđau đầu

    Pain in the head or upper neck.

  • dizziness

    JAめまいVIchóng mặt, choáng váng

    A feeling of light-headedness, unsteadiness or being about to faint.

  • vertigo

    JA回転性めまい かいてんせいめまいVIchóng mặt quay cuồng

    A false sensation that oneself or the surroundings are spinning.

  • fainting

    JA失神 しっしんVIngất

    A brief, self-limited loss of consciousness from reduced blood flow to the brain.

  • loss of consciousness

    JA意識障害 いしきしょうがいVImất ý thức, hôn mê

    A reduced or absent ability to be aware and respond.

  • convulsion

    JA痙攣 けいれんVIco giật

    Involuntary, often generalised, muscle contractions.

  • numbness

    JAしびれVItê bì

    Reduced or lost sensation in part of the body, often with tingling.

  • paralysis

    JA麻痺 まひVIliệt

    Loss of the ability to move some or all muscles.

  • tremor

    JA振戦 しんせんVIrun

    An involuntary rhythmic shaking of a body part.

  • insomnia

    JA不眠 ふみんVImất ngủ

    Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early.

  • fatigue

    JA倦怠感 けんたいかんVImệt mỏi

    A persistent feeling of tiredness or lack of energy.

  • malaise

    JA全身倦怠感 ぜんしんけんたいかんVIkhó chịu toàn thân

    A general feeling of discomfort or being unwell.

  • loss of appetite

    JA食欲不振 しょくよくふしんVIchán ăn

    A reduced desire to eat.

  • weight loss

    JA体重減少 たいじゅうげんしょうVIsụt cân

    A decrease in body weight, especially when unintentional.

  • nausea

    JA吐き気 はきけVIbuồn nôn

    An uneasy feeling of wanting to vomit.

  • vomiting

    JA嘔吐 おうとVInôn

    Forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.

  • hematemesis

    JA吐血 とけつVInôn ra máu

    Vomiting blood from the upper digestive tract.

  • abdominal pain

    JA腹痛 ふくつうVIđau bụng

    Pain felt between the chest and the pelvis.

  • heartburn

    JA胸やけ むねやけVIợ nóng

    A burning feeling behind the breastbone caused by stomach acid reflux.

  • bloating

    JA腹部膨満感 ふくぶぼうまんかんVIđầy hơi, chướng bụng

    A feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen.

  • difficulty swallowing

    JA嚥下困難 えんげこんなんVInuốt khó

    Trouble moving food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach.

  • diarrhea

    JA下痢 げりVItiêu chảy

    Passing loose or watery stools more often than usual.

  • constipation

    JA便秘 べんぴVItáo bón

    Infrequent or difficult bowel movements with hard stools.

  • bloody stool

    JA血便 けつべんVIđi ngoài ra máu

    Stool containing bright red or dark blood.

  • jaundice

    JA黄疸 おうだんVIvàng da

    Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to raised bilirubin in the blood.

  • frequent urination

    JA頻尿 ひんにょうVItiểu nhiều lần

    Needing to urinate more often than normal, day or night.

  • painful urination

    JA排尿痛 はいにょうつうVItiểu buốt

    Pain or burning during urination.

  • hematuria

    JA血尿 けつにょうVItiểu ra máu

    Blood in the urine, visible or detected on testing.

  • edema

    JA浮腫 ふしゅVIphù

    Swelling caused by fluid build-up in tissues, often in the legs or face.

  • swelling

    JA腫れ はれVIsưng

    Abnormal enlargement of a body part from inflammation, injury or fluid.

  • rash

    JA発疹 ほっしんVIphát ban, nổi mẩn

    An area of skin with abnormal colour, spots or bumps.

  • itching

    JAかゆみVIngứa

    An irritating skin sensation that causes a desire to scratch.

  • bruise

    JAあざVIvết bầm tím

    Skin discolouration caused by blood leaking under the skin after injury.

  • bleeding

    JA出血 しゅっけつVIchảy máu, xuất huyết

    Loss of blood from vessels, externally or internally.

  • cyanosis

    JAチアノーゼVItím tái

    Bluish skin and mucous membranes due to low blood oxygen.

  • sweating

    JA発汗 はっかんVIvã mồ hôi, ra nhiều mồ hôi

    Producing sweat, especially excessively or as a cold sweat.

  • dehydration

    JA脱水 だっすいVImất nước

    A state in which the body lacks enough water and electrolytes.

  • back pain

    JA腰痛 ようつうVIđau lưng

    Pain in the back, most often the lower back.

  • joint pain

    JA関節痛 かんせつつうVIđau khớp

    Pain in one or more joints.

  • muscle pain

    JA筋肉痛 きんにくつうVIđau cơ

    Aching or pain in the muscles.

  • stiffness

    JAこわばりVIcứng khớp, cứng cơ

    Difficulty moving a joint or muscle, often worse in the morning.

  • blurred vision

    JAかすみ目 かすみめVInhìn mờ

    Loss of sharpness of vision.

  • tinnitus

    JA耳鳴り みみなりVIù tai

    Hearing ringing or buzzing without an external sound source.

Common Diseases & Conditions 76

  • disease

    JA疾患 しっかんVIbệnh

    A disorder of body structure or function with characteristic features.

  • infection

    JA感染症 かんせんしょうVInhiễm trùng, nhiễm khuẩn

    Disease caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites invading and multiplying.

  • common cold

    JAかぜ症候群 かぜしょうこうぐんVIcảm lạnh

    A mild viral infection of the upper airway causing runny nose and sore throat.

  • influenza

    JAインフルエンザVIcúm

    An influenza virus infection causing high fever, body aches and respiratory symptoms.

  • COVID-19

    JA新型コロナウイルス感染症 しんがたコロナウイルスかんせんしょうVICOVID-19

    Coronavirus disease 2019, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

  • pneumonia

    JA肺炎 はいえんVIviêm phổi

    Inflammation of lung tissue, usually from bacterial or viral infection.

  • bronchitis

    JA気管支炎 きかんしえんVIviêm phế quản

    Inflammation of the bronchial lining, causing cough and sputum.

  • asthma

    JA気管支喘息 きかんしぜんそくVIhen phế quản

    A chronic airway inflammation with episodes of narrowing that cause wheezing and breathlessness.

  • COPD

    JA慢性閉塞性肺疾患 まんせいへいそくせいはいしっかんVIbệnh phổi tắc nghẽn mạn tính (COPD)

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a persistent airflow limitation mostly linked to smoking.

  • tuberculosis

    JA結核 けっかくVIbệnh lao

    An infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, most often affecting the lungs.

  • hypertension

    JA高血圧 こうけつあつVItăng huyết áp, cao huyết áp

    Persistently raised blood pressure in the arteries.

  • diabetes

    JA糖尿病 とうにょうびょうVIđái tháo đường, tiểu đường

    A metabolic disease with chronically high blood glucose due to lack of or resistance to insulin.

  • dyslipidemia

    JA脂質異常症 ししついじょうしょうVIrối loạn mỡ máu

    Abnormal blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.

  • obesity

    JA肥満症 ひまんしょうVIbéo phì

    Excess body fat accumulation that harms health.

  • metabolic syndrome

    JAメタボリックシンドロームVIhội chứng chuyển hoá

    A cluster of abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, glucose and lipid abnormalities raising cardiovascular risk.

  • gout

    JA痛風 つうふうVIbệnh gút (gout)

    Arthritis caused by urate crystal deposits due to high blood uric acid.

  • myocardial infarction

    JA心筋梗塞 しんきんこうそくVInhồi máu cơ tim

    Death of heart muscle caused by blockage of a coronary artery.

  • angina

    JA狭心症 きょうしんしょうVIđau thắt ngực

    A condition causing chest pain from temporary lack of blood to the heart muscle.

  • heart failure

    JA心不全 しんふぜんVIsuy tim

    A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

  • arrhythmia

    JA不整脈 ふせいみゃくVIrối loạn nhịp tim

    An abnormal heart rhythm in rate or regularity.

  • atrial fibrillation

    JA心房細動 しんぼうさいどうVIrung nhĩ

    An arrhythmia in which chaotic atrial activity causes an irregular heartbeat.

  • stroke

    JA脳卒中 のうそっちゅうVIđột quỵ, tai biến mạch máu não

    Sudden brain damage caused by a blocked or ruptured brain blood vessel.

  • cerebral infarction

    JA脳梗塞 のうこうそくVInhồi máu não

    A stroke in which a blocked brain artery causes tissue death.

  • cerebral hemorrhage

    JA脳出血 のうしゅっけつVIxuất huyết não

    A stroke caused by a ruptured vessel bleeding into brain tissue.

  • aneurysm

    JA動脈瘤 どうみゃくりゅうVIphình động mạch

    An abnormal bulge in an artery wall that may rupture.

  • gastritis

    JA胃炎 いえんVIviêm dạ dày

    Inflammation of the stomach lining.

  • gastric ulcer

    JA胃潰瘍 いかいようVIloét dạ dày

    An open sore in the stomach lining, often linked to H. pylori.

  • GERD

    JA逆流性食道炎 ぎゃくりゅうせいしょくどうえんVItrào ngược dạ dày thực quản

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease, in which stomach acid flows back and irritates the oesophagus.

  • gastroenteritis

    JA胃腸炎 いちょうえんVIviêm dạ dày ruột

    Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually infectious, causing vomiting and diarrhoea.

  • food poisoning

    JA食中毒 しょくちゅうどくVIngộ độc thực phẩm

    Illness from eating food contaminated with microbes or toxins.

  • appendicitis

    JA虫垂炎 ちゅうすいえんVIviêm ruột thừa

    Acute inflammation of the appendix, typically causing lower right abdominal pain.

  • hepatitis

    JA肝炎 かんえんVIviêm gan

    Inflammation of the liver, commonly from hepatitis viruses or alcohol.

  • fatty liver

    JA脂肪肝 しぼうかんVIgan nhiễm mỡ

    Excess fat accumulation in liver cells.

  • cirrhosis

    JA肝硬変 かんこうへんVIxơ gan

    Widespread scarring of the liver from long-term damage, impairing its function.

  • gallstones

    JA胆石症 たんせきしょうVIsỏi mật

    Stones formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

  • pancreatitis

    JA膵炎 すいえんVIviêm tuỵ

    Acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas, causing severe upper abdominal pain.

  • kidney stones

    JA腎結石 じんけっせきVIsỏi thận

    Mineral stones forming in the kidney that may cause severe colicky pain.

  • chronic kidney disease

    JA慢性腎臓病 まんせいじんぞうびょうVIbệnh thận mạn

    Kidney damage or reduced function lasting more than three months.

  • urinary tract infection

    JA尿路感染症 にょうろかんせんしょうVInhiễm khuẩn đường tiết niệu

    An infection of the bladder, urethra, ureters or kidneys.

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia

    JA前立腺肥大症 ぜんりつせんひだいしょうVIphì đại tuyến tiền liệt

    Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate causing urinary difficulty in older men.

  • anemia

    JA貧血 ひんけつVIthiếu máu

    A reduced level of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood.

  • tumor

    JA腫瘍 しゅようVIkhối u

    An abnormal growth of tissue, either benign or malignant.

  • cancer

    JAがんVIung thư

    Disease in which malignant cells grow uncontrollably and can spread.

  • metastasis

    JA転移 てんいVIdi căn

    The spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other organs.

  • lung cancer

    JA肺がん はいがんVIung thư phổi

    Cancer arising from the cells of the bronchi or lung tissue.

  • stomach cancer

    JA胃がん いがんVIung thư dạ dày

    Cancer arising from the stomach lining.

  • colorectal cancer

    JA大腸がん だいちょうがんVIung thư đại trực tràng

    Cancer arising in the colon or rectum.

  • liver cancer

    JA肝臓がん かんぞうがんVIung thư gan

    Primary cancer of the liver, often arising from hepatitis or cirrhosis.

  • breast cancer

    JA乳がん にゅうがんVIung thư vú

    Cancer arising from breast tissue.

  • leukemia

    JA白血病 はっけつびょうVIbệnh bạch cầu, ung thư máu

    Cancer of blood-forming cells producing abnormal white blood cells.

  • osteoporosis

    JA骨粗しょう症 こつそしょうしょうVIloãng xương

    A condition of reduced bone density making bones fragile and prone to fracture.

  • fracture

    JA骨折 こっせつVIgãy xương

    A crack or break in a bone.

  • sprain

    JA捻挫 ねんざVIbong gân

    An injury to a ligament caused by overstretching a joint.

  • osteoarthritis

    JA変形性関節症 へんけいせいかんせつしょうVIthoái hoá khớp

    Joint disease from wear of cartilage with age, causing pain and stiffness.

  • rheumatoid arthritis

    JA関節リウマチ かんせつリウマチVIviêm khớp dạng thấp

    An autoimmune disease causing chronic symmetrical inflammation of many joints.

  • herniated disc

    JA椎間板ヘルニア ついかんばんヘルニアVIthoát vị đĩa đệm

    Protrusion of the disc core that presses on nerve roots or the spinal cord.

  • dementia

    JA認知症 にんちしょうVIsa sút trí tuệ

    A lasting decline in memory and thinking that interferes with daily life.

  • Alzheimer's disease

    JAアルツハイマー病 アルツハイマーびょうVIbệnh Alzheimer

    A neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia.

  • Parkinson's disease

    JAパーキンソン病 パーキンソンびょうVIbệnh Parkinson

    A neurodegenerative disease causing tremor, rigidity and slow movement.

  • epilepsy

    JAてんかんVIđộng kinh

    A chronic brain disorder with recurrent seizures.

  • migraine

    JA片頭痛 へんずつうVIđau nửa đầu (migraine)

    A disorder of recurrent throbbing, often one-sided headaches with nausea.

  • depression

    JAうつ病 うつびょうVItrầm cảm

    A mental disorder of persistent low mood and loss of interest.

  • anxiety disorder

    JA不安障害 ふあんしょうがいVIrối loạn lo âu

    A mental disorder of excessive, persistent and hard-to-control worry.

  • allergy

    JAアレルギーVIdị ứng

    An excessive immune reaction to harmless substances such as pollen or food.

  • hay fever

    JA花粉症 かふんしょうVIviêm mũi dị ứng phấn hoa

    Allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, with seasonal sneezing and runny nose.

  • atopic dermatitis

    JAアトピー性皮膚炎 アトピーせいひふえんVIviêm da cơ địa

    A chronic itchy skin condition with recurring dry, eczematous patches.

  • hyperthyroidism

    JA甲状腺機能亢進症 こうじょうせんきのうこうしんしょうVIcường giáp

    Overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

  • hypothyroidism

    JA甲状腺機能低下症 こうじょうせんきのうていかしょうVIsuy giáp

    Underproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

  • dengue fever

    JAデング熱 デングねつVIsốt xuất huyết

    A mosquito-borne Dengue virus infection causing high fever and possible bleeding.

  • measles

    JA麻疹 ましんVIsởi

    A contagious viral disease causing fever and a widespread rash.

  • chickenpox

    JA水痘 すいとうVIthuỷ đậu

    A varicella-zoster virus infection causing fever and itchy blisters.

  • hand, foot and mouth disease

    JA手足口病 てあしくちびょうVIbệnh tay chân miệng

    An enteroviral illness of young children causing mouth sores and blisters on hands and feet.

  • conjunctivitis

    JA結膜炎 けつまくえんVIviêm kết mạc, đau mắt đỏ

    Inflammation of the conjunctiva, causing red eyes and discharge.

  • cataract

    JA白内障 はくないしょうVIđục thuỷ tinh thể

    Clouding of the eye's lens that reduces vision.

  • glaucoma

    JA緑内障 りょくないしょうVItăng nhãn áp (glôcôm)

    Optic nerve damage, often associated with raised pressure inside the eye.

  • otitis media

    JA中耳炎 ちゅうじえんVIviêm tai giữa

    Inflammation of the middle ear, common in children.

Examination & tests 86

  • medical examination

    JA診察 しんさつVIkhám bệnh

    The process in which a doctor questions, observes and examines a patient to assess their condition.

  • medical interview

    JA問診 もんしんVIhỏi bệnh

    Questioning a patient about symptoms, history and lifestyle as part of an examination.

  • medical questionnaire

    JA問診票 もんしんひょうVIphiếu hỏi bệnh

    A form patients fill in about symptoms and history before seeing the doctor.

  • physical examination

    JA身体診察 しんたいしんさつVIkhám thực thể

    Examining the body by inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation to find signs of disease.

  • inspection

    JA視診 ししんVInhìn (quan sát)

    Examination by looking at shape, colour and movement of the body.

  • palpation

    JA触診 しょくしんVIsờ nắn

    Examination by touch to feel masses, firmness or tenderness.

  • percussion

    JA打診 だしんVIgõ

    Tapping the body surface and listening to the resulting sound.

  • auscultation

    JA聴診 ちょうしんVInghe (bằng ống nghe)

    Listening to heart, lung or bowel sounds with a stethoscope.

  • vital signs

    JAバイタルサインVIdấu hiệu sinh tồn

    Basic measurements of body function: pulse, blood pressure, respiration, temperature and oxygen saturation.

  • body temperature

    JA体温 たいおんVInhiệt độ cơ thể

    The heat level of the body, usually measured at the armpit, mouth, ear or forehead.

  • blood pressure

    JA血圧 けつあつVIhuyết áp

    The pressure of blood on artery walls, recorded as systolic and diastolic values.

  • pulse

    JA脈拍 みゃくはくVImạch

    The rhythmic beat felt over an artery, reflecting the heart rate.

  • respiratory rate

    JA呼吸数 こきゅうすうVInhịp thở

    The number of breaths taken per minute.

  • oxygen saturation

    JA酸素飽和度 さんそほうわどVIđộ bão hoà oxy (SpO2)

    The percentage of haemoglobin carrying oxygen, usually measured with a finger pulse oximeter.

  • pulse oximeter

    JAパルスオキシメーターVImáy đo SpO2

    A clip-on device that measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate.

  • height and weight measurement

    JA身体測定 しんたいそくていVIđo chiều cao cân nặng

    Measuring height, weight and other basic body dimensions.

  • BMI

    JABMI ビーエムアイVIchỉ số khối cơ thể (BMI)

    Body Mass Index: weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared.

  • health checkup

    JA健康診断 けんこうしんだんVIkhám sức khoẻ định kỳ

    A routine general examination for early detection of disease, often employer-organised in Japan.

  • comprehensive medical checkup

    JA人間ドック にんげんドックVIkhám sức khoẻ tổng quát chuyên sâu

    An extensive multi-test health screening package popular in Japan.

  • screening

    JA検診 けんしんVItầm soát

    Testing people without symptoms to detect a specific disease early.

  • diagnosis

    JA診断 しんだんVIchẩn đoán

    Identifying a disease from examination and test results.

  • differential diagnosis

    JA鑑別診断 かんべつしんだんVIchẩn đoán phân biệt

    Distinguishing between diseases with similar features to narrow down the cause.

  • medical history

    JA既往歴 きおうれきVItiền sử bệnh

    Illnesses and operations a patient has had in the past.

  • family history

    JA家族歴 かぞくれきVItiền sử gia đình

    Diseases occurring among a patient's relatives.

  • allergy history

    JAアレルギー歴 アレルギーれきVItiền sử dị ứng

    Record of substances, drugs or foods a patient has reacted to.

  • laboratory test

    JA検査 けんさVIxét nghiệm

    Analysis of samples or body functions to support diagnosis.

  • blood test

    JA血液検査 けつえきけんさVIxét nghiệm máu

    A test analysing components and values in a blood sample.

  • blood sampling

    JA採血 さいけつVIlấy máu

    Drawing blood from a vein for testing.

  • complete blood count

    JA血球算定 けっきゅうさんていVIcông thức máu (CBC)

    A test counting red cells, white cells and platelets and measuring haemoglobin.

  • blood glucose

    JA血糖値 けっとうちVIđường huyết

    The concentration of glucose in the blood.

  • HbA1c

    JAヘモグロビンA1c ヘモグロビンエーワンシーVIHbA1c (đường huyết trung bình)

    Glycated haemoglobin, reflecting average blood glucose over roughly one to two months.

  • liver function test

    JA肝機能検査 かんきのうけんさVIxét nghiệm chức năng gan

    Blood tests such as AST, ALT and γ-GTP that assess the liver.

  • kidney function test

    JA腎機能検査 じんきのうけんさVIxét nghiệm chức năng thận

    Tests such as creatinine and urea that assess kidney function.

  • cholesterol

    JAコレステロールVIcholesterol (mỡ máu)

    A blood lipid measured as LDL, HDL and total cholesterol.

  • urinalysis

    JA尿検査 にょうけんさVIxét nghiệm nước tiểu

    Analysis of a urine sample for protein, sugar, blood and cells.

  • stool test

    JA便検査 べんけんさVIxét nghiệm phân

    Analysis of a stool sample, e.g. for occult blood or parasites.

  • fecal occult blood test

    JA便潜血検査 べんせんけつけんさVIxét nghiệm máu ẩn trong phân

    A test detecting invisible traces of blood in stool.

  • specimen

    JA検体 けんたいVIbệnh phẩm (mẫu xét nghiệm)

    A sample such as blood, urine or tissue taken for testing.

  • culture test

    JA培養検査 ばいようけんさVInuôi cấy vi khuẩn

    Growing a specimen to identify the causative microorganism.

  • PCR test

    JAPCR検査 ピーシーアールけんさVIxét nghiệm PCR

    Polymerase Chain Reaction test, amplifying genetic material to detect pathogens.

  • rapid antigen test

    JA抗原検査 こうげんけんさVItest nhanh kháng nguyên

    A quick test detecting pathogen proteins with results in minutes.

  • biopsy

    JA生検 せいけんVIsinh thiết

    Removing a small tissue sample for microscopic examination.

  • pathological examination

    JA病理検査 びょうりけんさVIxét nghiệm giải phẫu bệnh

    Microscopic study of tissue or cells to confirm a diagnosis.

  • cytology

    JA細胞診 さいぼうしんVIxét nghiệm tế bào học

    Examining shed or aspirated cells for abnormalities.

  • imaging test

    JA画像検査 がぞうけんさVIchẩn đoán hình ảnh

    Techniques producing images of the body's interior, such as X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound.

  • X-ray

    JAレントゲンVIchụp X-quang

    Imaging with X-rays to view bones, lungs and organs.

  • chest X-ray

    JA胸部X線 きょうぶエックスせんVIchụp X-quang ngực

    An X-ray of the chest, mainly to view the lungs and heart.

  • CT scan

    JACT検査 シーティーけんさVIchụp CT (cắt lớp vi tính)

    Computed Tomography: cross-sectional X-ray imaging reconstructed by computer.

  • MRI

    JAMRI検査 エムアールアイけんさVIchụp cộng hưởng từ (MRI)

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging, using magnetic fields and radio waves.

  • ultrasound

    JA超音波検査 ちょうおんぱけんさVIsiêu âm

    Imaging using high-frequency sound waves; often called 'echo' in Japan.

  • contrast medium

    JA造影剤 ぞうえいざいVIthuốc cản quang

    A substance given to make structures show more clearly on imaging.

  • mammography

    JAマンモグラフィVIchụp nhũ ảnh

    X-ray imaging of the breast for cancer screening.

  • PET scan

    JAPET検査 ペットけんさVIchụp PET

    Positron Emission Tomography, imaging metabolic activity with a radioactive tracer.

  • electrocardiogram

    JA心電図 しんでんずVIđiện tâm đồ (ECG)

    A recording of the heart's electrical activity.

  • Holter monitor

    JAホルター心電図 ホルターしんでんずVIHolter điện tâm đồ 24 giờ

    A portable device recording the ECG continuously for about 24 hours.

  • echocardiography

    JA心エコー しんエコーVIsiêu âm tim

    Ultrasound examination of heart structure and function.

  • electroencephalogram

    JA脳波検査 のうはけんさVIđiện não đồ (EEG)

    A recording of the brain's electrical activity.

  • pulmonary function test

    JA呼吸機能検査 こきゅうきのうけんさVIđo chức năng hô hấp

    Measuring lung volumes and airflow.

  • endoscopy

    JA内視鏡検査 ないしきょうけんさVInội soi

    Viewing inside the body with a camera-tipped tube.

  • gastroscopy

    JA胃カメラ いカメラVInội soi dạ dày

    Endoscopy of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum via mouth or nose.

  • colonoscopy

    JA大腸内視鏡検査 だいちょうないしきょうけんさVInội soi đại tràng

    Endoscopic examination of the whole colon through the anus.

  • barium swallow

    JAバリウム検査 バリウムけんさVIchụp dạ dày cản quang barium

    X-ray of the stomach after drinking barium, common in Japanese checkups.

  • bone density test

    JA骨密度検査 こつみつどけんさVIđo mật độ xương

    Measuring bone mineral density to assess osteoporosis.

  • hearing test

    JA聴力検査 ちょうりょくけんさVIđo thính lực

    Testing the ability to hear sounds at various frequencies.

  • visual acuity test

    JA視力検査 しりょくけんさVIđo thị lực

    Testing how clearly a person can see at a set distance.

  • intraocular pressure test

    JA眼圧検査 がんあつけんさVIđo nhãn áp

    Measuring pressure inside the eye, used to screen for glaucoma.

  • fasting

    JA絶食 ぜっしょくVInhịn ăn (trước xét nghiệm)

    Not eating for a set period before a test or procedure.

  • normal range

    JA基準値 きじゅんちVIkhoảng tham chiếu

    The range of values considered normal for a test.

  • abnormal finding

    JA異常所見 いじょうしょけんVIkết quả bất thường

    A result or sign that deviates from normal.

  • re-examination

    JA再検査 さいけんさVItái khám / khám lại

    Repeat testing after an earlier result raised concern.

  • detailed examination

    JA精密検査 せいみつけんさVIkhám chuyên sâu (khám kỹ)

    Further, more detailed testing after a screening abnormality.

  • test results

    JA検査結果 けんさけっかVIkết quả xét nghiệm

    The findings obtained from a test.

  • positive

    JA陽性 ようせいVIdương tính

    A result showing the target substance or pathogen is present.

  • negative

    JA陰性 いんせいVIâm tính

    A result showing the target substance or pathogen was not detected.

  • false positive

    JA偽陽性 ぎようせいVIdương tính giả

    A positive result in someone who does not have the condition.

  • procedure

    JA処置 しょちVIthủ thuật

    A treatment action such as dressing, suturing or wound cleaning.

  • injection

    JA注射 ちゅうしゃVItiêm

    Delivering a drug into the body with a needle.

  • intravenous drip

    JA点滴 てんてきVItruyền dịch

    Slow delivery of fluid or medicine into a vein.

  • vaccination

    JA予防接種 よぼうせっしゅVItiêm chủng

    Giving a vaccine to build immunity against disease.

  • suture

    JA縫合 ほうごうVIkhâu vết thương

    Closing a wound or incision with stitches.

  • surgery

    JA手術 しゅじゅつVIphẫu thuật

    Treatment by operating with instruments on tissues or organs.

  • anesthesia

    JA麻酔 ますいVIgây mê / gây tê

    Loss of pain sensation, either general or local, induced for procedures.

  • catheterization

    JAカテーテル検査 カテーテルけんさVIđặt ống thông

    Inserting a thin tube into a vessel or organ for diagnosis or treatment.

  • informed consent

    JAインフォームド・コンセントVIđồng ý sau khi được giải thích

    A patient's agreement to treatment after full explanation of it.

  • referral letter

    JA紹介状 しょうかいじょうVIgiấy chuyển viện

    A doctor's letter introducing a patient to another facility.

  • medical certificate

    JA診断書 しんだんしょVIgiấy chứng nhận y tế

    A doctor's written statement of diagnosis for work or insurance.

Medicines & pharmacy 82

  • medicine

    JA薬 くすりVIthuốc

    A substance used to prevent, diagnose or treat disease.

  • prescription

    JA処方箋 しょほうせんVIđơn thuốc

    A doctor's written order specifying drugs and directions for a pharmacist.

  • prescription drug

    JA処方薬 しょほうやくVIthuốc kê đơn

    A drug dispensed only with a doctor's prescription.

  • over-the-counter drug

    JA市販薬 しはんやくVIthuốc không kê đơn

    A drug sold without a prescription (OTC).

  • pharmacy

    JA薬局 やっきょくVInhà thuốc

    A place where pharmacists dispense and sell medicines.

  • dispensing pharmacy

    JA調剤薬局 ちょうざいやっきょくVInhà thuốc cấp phát theo đơn

    A Japanese pharmacy specialising in filling prescriptions.

  • drugstore

    JAドラッグストアVIhiệu thuốc (drugstore)

    A store selling OTC drugs, cosmetics and daily goods.

  • pharmacist

    JA薬剤師 やくざいしVIdược sĩ

    A licensed professional who dispenses drugs and advises on their use.

  • dispensing

    JA調剤 ちょうざいVIcấp phát / pha chế thuốc

    Preparing medicines according to a prescription.

  • medication notebook

    JAお薬手帳 おくすりてちょうVIsổ tay thuốc

    A booklet recording a patient's medication history, widely used in Japan.

  • generic drug

    JAジェネリック医薬品 ジェネリックいやくひんVIthuốc generic

    A drug with the same active ingredient as a brand drug, made after patent expiry.

  • brand-name drug

    JA先発医薬品 せんぱついやくひんVIthuốc biệt dược gốc

    The original drug marketed by the company that developed it.

  • active ingredient

    JA有効成分 ゆうこうせいぶんVIhoạt chất

    The component of a drug that produces its therapeutic effect.

  • dosage form

    JA剤形 ざいけいVIdạng bào chế

    The physical form of a drug, such as tablet, powder, syrup or ointment.

  • tablet

    JA錠剤 じょうざいVIviên nén

    A solid drug pressed from powder.

  • capsule

    JAカプセルVIviên nang

    A drug enclosed in a gelatin shell.

  • powder

    JA散剤 さんざいVIthuốc bột

    A drug in fine powder form.

  • granules

    JA顆粒 かりゅうVIthuốc cốm

    A drug in small grains, easier to take than powder.

  • syrup

    JAシロップVIsiro

    A sweet liquid medicine, often for children.

  • ointment

    JA軟膏 なんこうVIthuốc mỡ

    A greasy semi-solid preparation applied to the skin.

  • cream

    JAクリームVIkem bôi

    A topical preparation less greasy than ointment.

  • eye drops

    JA点眼薬 てんがんやくVIthuốc nhỏ mắt

    Liquid medicine applied directly into the eye.

  • nasal spray

    JA点鼻薬 てんびやくVIthuốc xịt mũi

    Medicine sprayed or dropped into the nose.

  • suppository

    JA坐薬 ざやくVIthuốc đặt (viên đạn)

    A drug inserted into the rectum or vagina that melts at body temperature.

  • patch

    JA貼付剤 ちょうふざいVImiếng dán

    A drug applied as an adhesive patch on the skin, including Japanese shippu.

  • poultice

    JA湿布 しっぷVIcao dán (湿布)

    A pain-relief compress applied over a sore area.

  • inhaler

    JA吸入薬 きゅうにゅうやくVIthuốc hít

    Medicine delivered to the lungs by inhalation.

  • injectable

    JA注射薬 ちゅうしゃやくVIthuốc tiêm

    A drug given by injection.

  • oral medication

    JA内服薬 ないふくやくVIthuốc uống

    A drug taken by mouth.

  • topical medication

    JA外用薬 がいようやくVIthuốc dùng ngoài

    A drug applied to the body surface.

  • Chinese herbal medicine

    JA漢方薬 かんぽうやくVIthuốc Đông y (Kampo)

    Traditional herbal medicine, called Kampo in Japan and covered by insurance.

  • painkiller

    JA鎮痛剤 ちんつうざいVIthuốc giảm đau

    A class of drugs that relieve pain.

  • antipyretic

    JA解熱剤 げねつざいVIthuốc hạ sốt

    A drug that lowers fever.

  • NSAID

    JA非ステロイド性抗炎症薬 ひステロイドせいこうえんしょうやくVIthuốc chống viêm không steroid (NSAID)

    Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, used for pain and inflammation.

  • antibiotic

    JA抗生物質 こうせいぶっしつVIkháng sinh

    A drug that kills or inhibits bacteria.

  • antiviral drug

    JA抗ウイルス薬 こうウイルスやくVIthuốc kháng virus

    A drug that inhibits viral replication.

  • antifungal drug

    JA抗真菌薬 こうしんきんやくVIthuốc kháng nấm

    A drug used against fungal infections.

  • antihistamine

    JA抗ヒスタミン薬 こうヒスタミンやくVIthuốc kháng histamin

    An anti-allergy drug that blocks histamine.

  • cold medicine

    JA風邪薬 かぜぐすりVIthuốc cảm

    Medicine relieving cold symptoms such as fever, cough and congestion.

  • cough medicine

    JA咳止め せきどめVIthuốc ho

    Medicine that suppresses cough.

  • expectorant

    JA去痰薬 きょたんやくVIthuốc long đờm

    A drug that loosens and helps clear phlegm.

  • antacid

    JA胃薬 いぐすりVIthuốc kháng axit / thuốc dạ dày

    Medicine that reduces stomach acid or discomfort.

  • laxative

    JA下剤 げざいVIthuốc nhuận tràng

    A drug that promotes bowel movements.

  • antidiarrheal

    JA下痢止め げりどめVIthuốc cầm tiêu chảy

    A drug that reduces diarrhoea.

  • antiemetic

    JA制吐剤 せいとざいVIthuốc chống nôn

    A drug that prevents nausea and vomiting.

  • antihypertensive

    JA降圧剤 こうあつざいVIthuốc hạ huyết áp

    A drug that lowers blood pressure.

  • diuretic

    JA利尿剤 りにょうざいVIthuốc lợi tiểu

    A drug that increases urine output.

  • anticoagulant

    JA抗凝固薬 こうぎょうこやくVIthuốc chống đông máu

    A drug that reduces blood clotting.

  • antidiabetic drug

    JA糖尿病治療薬 とうにょうびょうちりょうやくVIthuốc điều trị đái tháo đường

    Drugs that help control blood glucose.

  • insulin

    JAインスリンVIinsulin

    A glucose-lowering hormone given by injection.

  • steroid

    JAステロイドVIthuốc steroid (corticoid)

    Potent anti-inflammatory drugs based on adrenal cortex hormones.

  • sleeping pill

    JA睡眠薬 すいみんやくVIthuốc ngủ

    A drug that helps a person sleep.

  • sedative

    JA鎮静剤 ちんせいざいVIthuốc an thần

    A drug that calms and reduces nervous excitement.

  • antidepressant

    JA抗うつ薬 こううつやくVIthuốc chống trầm cảm

    A drug used to treat depression.

  • vitamin supplement

    JAビタミン剤 ビタミンざいVIthuốc bổ sung vitamin

    A preparation supplying vitamins.

  • vaccine

    JAワクチンVIvắc-xin

    A preparation that stimulates immunity.

  • disinfectant

    JA消毒薬 しょうどくやくVIthuốc sát trùng

    A substance that kills microbes on skin or objects.

  • side effect

    JA副作用 ふくさようVItác dụng phụ

    An unwanted effect other than the intended therapeutic one.

  • drug allergy

    JA薬物アレルギー やくぶつアレルギーVIdị ứng thuốc

    An abnormal immune reaction to a drug.

  • drug interaction

    JA相互作用 そうごさようVItương tác thuốc

    Effects that occur when drugs taken together influence each other.

  • contraindication

    JA禁忌 きんきVIchống chỉ định

    A condition in which a drug or treatment must not be used.

  • indication

    JA適応 てきおうVIchỉ định

    The condition a drug is approved to treat.

  • efficacy

    JA効能 こうのうVIhiệu quả (công dụng)

    The therapeutic effect of a drug.

  • dosage and administration

    JA用法・用量 ようほう・ようりょうVIliều dùng và cách dùng

    The section stating how and how much of a drug to take.

  • package insert

    JA添付文書 てんぷぶんしょVItờ hướng dẫn sử dụng

    The official document with a drug's uses, directions and side effects.

  • before meals

    JA食前 しょくぜんVItrước bữa ăn

    Taken about 30 minutes before eating.

  • after meals

    JA食後 しょくごVIsau bữa ăn

    Taken within about 30 minutes after eating.

  • between meals

    JA食間 しょっかんVIgiữa hai bữa ăn

    Taken about two hours after a meal, not during it.

  • at bedtime

    JA就寝前 しゅうしんまえVItrước khi ngủ

    Taken before going to sleep.

  • as needed

    JA頓服 とんぷくVIkhi cần

    Taken only when symptoms occur rather than on a schedule.

  • one-dose package

    JA一包化 いっぽうかVIđóng gói theo liều

    Packing all drugs for one dosing time into a single sachet.

  • medication adherence

    JA服薬遵守 ふくやくじゅんしゅVItuân thủ dùng thuốc

    A patient's taking of medicine as directed.

  • medication assistance

    JA服薬介助 ふくやくかいじょVIhỗ trợ uống thuốc

    Helping a patient take medicine correctly, as a caregiving task.

  • expiration date

    JA使用期限 しようきげんVIhạn sử dụng

    The date until which a drug's quality is guaranteed.

  • storage conditions

    JA保管方法 ほかんほうほうVIđiều kiện bảo quản

    Required temperature, light and humidity for keeping a drug.

  • narcotic

    JA麻薬 まやくVIthuốc gây nghiện (ma tuý)

    Strong analgesics strictly controlled by law.

  • pharmacology

    JA薬理学 やくりがくVIdược lý học

    The study of how drugs act on the body.

  • pharmaceutical company

    JA製薬会社 せいやくがいしゃVIcông ty dược

    A company that researches, makes and sells drugs.

  • clinical trial

    JA治験 ちけんVIthử nghiệm lâm sàng

    Testing a new drug in humans for efficacy and safety.

  • placebo

    JAプラセボVIgiả dược

    An inactive substance used as a control in trials.

  • drug price

    JA薬価 やっかVIgiá thuốc

    The government-set price of a drug under Japanese health insurance.

  • prescription fee

    JA調剤料 ちょうざいりょうVIphí kê đơn / phí cấp phát

    The fee a pharmacy charges for filling a prescription.

Hospital & nursing care 85

  • hospital

    JA病院 びょういんVIbệnh viện

    A medical facility with inpatient beds; in Japan, 20 or more.

  • clinic

    JA診療所 しんりょうじょVIphòng khám

    A small medical facility, often called a clinic or iin in Japan.

  • general hospital

    JA総合病院 そうごうびょういんVIbệnh viện đa khoa

    A hospital with many specialist departments.

  • university hospital

    JA大学病院 だいがくびょういんVIbệnh viện đại học

    A hospital attached to a medical school.

  • reception

    JA受付 うけつけVIquầy tiếp nhận

    The desk where patients register and present insurance cards.

  • health insurance card

    JA保険証 ほけんしょうVIthẻ bảo hiểm y tế

    A card proving health insurance coverage, shown at each visit.

  • patient registration card

    JA診察券 しんさつけんVIthẻ khám bệnh

    A hospital-issued card patients use on return visits.

  • first visit

    JA初診 しょしんVIkhám lần đầu

    A patient's first consultation at a facility for a condition.

  • follow-up visit

    JA再診 さいしんVItái khám

    A subsequent consultation after the first visit.

  • appointment

    JA予約 よやくVIlịch hẹn khám

    A pre-booked time for consultation.

  • outpatient

    JA外来 がいらいVIbệnh nhân ngoại trú

    A patient treated without admission; also the outpatient department.

  • inpatient

    JA入院患者 にゅういんかんじゃVIbệnh nhân nội trú

    A patient staying in hospital for treatment.

  • hospitalization

    JA入院 にゅういんVInhập viện

    Admission to hospital for treatment.

  • discharge

    JA退院 たいいんVIxuất viện

    Leaving hospital after an inpatient stay.

  • emergency department

    JA救急外来 きゅうきゅうがいらいVIkhoa cấp cứu

    The area receiving emergency patients.

  • ambulance

    JA救急車 きゅうきゅうしゃVIxe cấp cứu

    A vehicle transporting emergency patients; dial 119 in Japan.

  • intensive care unit

    JA集中治療室 しゅうちゅうちりょうしつVIphòng hồi sức tích cực (ICU)

    A unit for critically ill patients needing constant monitoring.

  • internal medicine

    JA内科 ないかVIkhoa nội

    The specialty treating disease without surgery.

  • surgery department

    JA外科 げかVIkhoa ngoại

    The specialty treating disease by operation.

  • pediatrics

    JA小児科 しょうにかVIkhoa nhi

    The specialty caring for children.

  • obstetrics and gynecology

    JA産婦人科 さんふじんかVIkhoa sản phụ

    The specialty for pregnancy, childbirth and women's health.

  • orthopedics

    JA整形外科 せいけいげかVIkhoa chỉnh hình

    The specialty for bones, joints and muscles.

  • ophthalmology

    JA眼科 がんかVIkhoa mắt

    The specialty for the eyes.

  • otolaryngology

    JA耳鼻咽喉科 じびいんこうかVIkhoa tai mũi họng

    The specialty for ear, nose and throat.

  • dermatology

    JA皮膚科 ひふかVIkhoa da liễu

    The specialty for the skin.

  • psychiatry

    JA精神科 せいしんかVIkhoa tâm thần

    The specialty for mental illness.

  • dentistry

    JA歯科 しかVInha khoa

    The specialty for teeth and mouth.

  • rehabilitation

    JAリハビリテーションVIphục hồi chức năng

    Activities helping patients regain movement and daily functions.

  • ward

    JA病棟 びょうとうVIkhu điều trị nội trú (khoa phòng)

    A hospital unit housing inpatient rooms.

  • hospital room

    JA病室 びょうしつVIphòng bệnh

    A room where inpatients stay.

  • nurse station

    JAナースステーションVIphòng trực điều dưỡng

    The central workstation for nurses on a ward.

  • operating room

    JA手術室 しゅじゅつしつVIphòng mổ

    A room where surgery is performed.

  • doctor

    JA医師 いしVIbác sĩ

    A licensed medical practitioner.

  • attending physician

    JA主治医 しゅじいVIbác sĩ điều trị chính

    The doctor primarily responsible for a patient.

  • nurse

    JA看護師 かんごしVIđiều dưỡng (y tá)

    A licensed professional who cares for patients and assists treatment.

  • head nurse

    JA看護師長 かんごしちょうVIđiều dưỡng trưởng

    The nurse who manages nursing staff on a ward.

  • assistant nurse

    JA看護助手 かんごじょしゅVItrợ lý điều dưỡng

    Staff helping nurses with hygiene, transport and meals.

  • midwife

    JA助産師 じょさんしVInữ hộ sinh

    A professional who assists childbirth and cares for mother and baby.

  • physical therapist

    JA理学療法士 りがくりょうほうしVIkỹ thuật viên vật lý trị liệu

    A professional restoring movement through exercise and physical therapy (PT).

  • occupational therapist

    JA作業療法士 さぎょうりょうほうしVIkỹ thuật viên hoạt động trị liệu

    A professional restoring daily-living skills through activities (OT).

  • medical social worker

    JA医療ソーシャルワーカー いりょうソーシャルワーカーVInhân viên công tác xã hội y tế

    A worker advising patients on costs, welfare and discharge.

  • care worker

    JA介護職員 かいごしょくいんVInhân viên chăm sóc (điều dưỡng viên)

    A person supporting the daily life of elderly or disabled people.

  • certified care worker

    JA介護福祉士 かいごふくししVInhân viên chăm sóc có chứng chỉ quốc gia

    A Japanese national qualification for care workers.

  • care manager

    JAケアマネジャーVIchuyên viên lập kế hoạch chăm sóc

    A professional who drafts care plans under long-term care insurance.

  • nursing care

    JA介護 かいごVIchăm sóc (kaigo)

    Support with daily activities for people who need assistance.

  • nursing

    JA看護 かんごVIđiều dưỡng

    Care for patients' physical and emotional needs.

  • long-term care insurance

    JA介護保険 かいごほけんVIbảo hiểm chăm sóc dài hạn

    Japan's insurance covering elderly care services.

  • care level certification

    JA要介護認定 ようかいごにんていVIchứng nhận mức độ cần chăm sóc

    Assessment of required care level for long-term care insurance.

  • nursing home

    JA特別養護老人ホーム とくべつようごろうじんホームVIviện dưỡng lão đặc biệt

    A public residential facility for elderly people needing intensive care.

  • day service

    JAデイサービスVIdịch vụ chăm sóc ban ngày

    A service where elderly people attend a facility by day and return home.

  • home-visit care

    JA訪問介護 ほうもんかいごVIchăm sóc tại nhà

    Care staff visiting homes to support daily living.

  • visiting nursing

    JA訪問看護 ほうもんかんごVIđiều dưỡng tại nhà

    Nurses providing medical care in patients' homes.

  • care plan

    JAケアプランVIkế hoạch chăm sóc

    An individual plan of care services.

  • care record

    JA介護記録 かいごきろくVIghi chép chăm sóc

    A daily record of a resident's condition and care given.

  • nursing record

    JA看護記録 かんごきろくVIhồ sơ điều dưỡng

    Nurses' documentation of observation and care.

  • medical record

    JAカルテVIbệnh án (hồ sơ bệnh án)

    The record of a patient's examinations and treatment.

  • handover

    JA申し送り もうしおくりVIbàn giao ca

    Passing on patient information at shift change.

  • night shift

    JA夜勤 やきんVIca đêm

    A work shift during the night.

  • ward round

    JA回診 かいしんVIđi buồng

    A doctor's visit to each inpatient in turn.

  • meal assistance

    JA食事介助 しょくじかいじょVIhỗ trợ ăn uống

    Helping a person eat and drink safely.

  • toileting assistance

    JA排泄介助 はいせつかいじょVIhỗ trợ vệ sinh (đi vệ sinh)

    Helping a person use the toilet or change diapers.

  • bathing assistance

    JA入浴介助 にゅうよくかいじょVIhỗ trợ tắm

    Helping a person bathe.

  • bed bath

    JA清拭 せいしきVIlau người

    Cleaning the body of a person who cannot bathe with a damp towel.

  • oral care

    JA口腔ケア こうくうケアVIvệ sinh răng miệng

    Cleaning teeth, tongue and mouth to prevent aspiration pneumonia.

  • changing clothes assistance

    JA更衣介助 こういかいじょVIhỗ trợ thay quần áo

    Helping a person dress and change clothes.

  • transfer assistance

    JA移乗介助 いじょうかいじょVIhỗ trợ di chuyển (chuyển chỗ)

    Helping move a person between bed and wheelchair.

  • repositioning

    JA体位変換 たいいへんかんVIthay đổi tư thế (trở mình)

    Changing a bedridden person's position to prevent pressure sores.

  • pressure ulcer

    JA褥瘡 じょくそうVIloét tì đè

    Skin damage from prolonged pressure, also called bedsore.

  • fall prevention

    JA転倒予防 てんとうよぼうVIphòng ngã

    Measures to stop patients or elderly people from falling.

  • wheelchair

    JA車椅子 くるまいすVIxe lăn

    A wheeled chair for people with limited mobility.

  • walker

    JA歩行器 ほこうきVIkhung tập đi

    A frame that supports a person while walking.

  • care bed

    JA介護ベッド かいごベッドVIgiường chăm sóc

    An adjustable bed for people receiving care.

  • adult diaper

    JAおむつVItã người lớn

    A diaper for adults with incontinence.

  • nurse call

    JAナースコールVIchuông gọi điều dưỡng

    A button patients press to summon a nurse.

  • aspiration

    JA誤嚥 ごえんVIhít sặc

    Food or liquid entering the airway instead of the oesophagus.

  • thickened liquid

    JAとろみVIđồ uống làm sánh

    Liquid thickened so people with swallowing difficulty can drink safely.

  • suctioning

    JA吸引 きゅういんVIhút đờm

    Removing secretions from mouth, nose or airway with suction.

  • tube feeding

    JA経管栄養 けいかんえいようVInuôi ăn qua ống

    Delivering nutrition through a tube into the stomach or intestine.

  • standard precautions

    JA標準予防策 ひょうじゅんよぼうさくVIphòng ngừa chuẩn

    Infection-control measures applied to all patients.

  • hand hygiene

    JA手指衛生 しゅしえいせいVIvệ sinh tay

    Hand washing or sanitising to prevent infection.

  • nosocomial infection

    JA院内感染 いんないかんせんVInhiễm khuẩn bệnh viện

    An infection acquired during a hospital stay.

  • incident report

    JAヒヤリ・ハット報告 ヒヤリ・ハットほうこくVIbáo cáo sự cố (hiyari-hatto)

    A report of near-miss events to prevent accidents.

  • visiting hours

    JA面会時間 めんかいじかんVIgiờ thăm bệnh

    The time when visitors may see patients.

  • medical expenses

    JA医療費 いりょうひVIchi phí y tế

    The cost of medical care paid by a patient.

  • high-cost medical expense benefit

    JA高額療養費制度 こうがくりょうようひせいどVIchế độ chi phí y tế cao

    A Japanese insurance scheme refunding medical costs above a monthly cap.