The dorsum of the nose is a term that often appears in clinical notes or anatomy descriptions — but what exactly does it mean, and how do doctors use it in real communication? Let’s break it down in simple, professional English. 👁 What Does “Dorsum of the Nose” Mean? The dorsum of the nose refers […]
Congratulations to all IMGs who have passed USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and OET Medicine. Your next milestone is obtaining ECFMG Certification, which is essential before registering for the US Match and starting clinical training in the United States. A key requirement for this certification is applying through the ECFMG Pathways. This article explains […]
Have you ever noticed a small, flat brown spot on someone’s cheek or hand and wondered what doctors call it? Today’s term will help you describe those common skin findings accurately in clinical communication. 👁 What Does “Lentigo” Mean? A lentigo refers to a small, flat, dark skin spot caused by an increase in melanin […]
How to Use This Practice ※ Full Mock Test (including scripts and detailed explanations) is available in the OET Bank Shop. 🎧 Part A Audio: Consultation Extracts Extract 1: Questions 1-12 You hear a doctor talking to a new patient called Ms. Taylor about her gastrointestinal issues. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a […]
Have you ever heard a doctor mention something like “buccal swelling” or “buccal pain” during an oral exam? Today’s word Bucca is a simple but essential anatomy term that appears often in healthcare communication. 👁 What Does “Bucca” Mean? Bucca means the cheek area on the side of your face. The word originates from Latin, […]
Many OET candidates share the same experience. They walk out of the exam room feeling confident, convinced they understood everything. Then the results arrive, and the score is far below the expectation. A large number of OET candidates, especially internationally trained doctors, have always been strong academic performers. They excel at tests. So why does […]
Have you ever noticed the small hollow that appears on someone’s cheek when they smile? Those charming little features have a clear name in medical English. Today’s term is dimple. 👁 What Does “Dimple” Mean? A dimple refers to a small natural indentation in the skin, most commonly found on the cheeks. The word comes […]
Have you ever noticed how your eyes adjust when you step from bright sunlight into a dark room? The small black circle in the center of your eye changes size instantly — and that structure has a name: the pupil. 👁 What Does “Pupil” Mean? The pupil is the dark circular opening in the center […]
If you’re preparing for the OET, you’ve probably noticed one major challenge — the limited number of quality study materials available. This becomes especially tough if you fall short in Reading or Listening. Often, candidates feel their only option is to redo old mock tests. To help you move beyond that, this article introduces several […]
Have you ever seen O.D. or O.S. on an eye prescription and wondered what they mean?Today’s word — Oculus — explains it all. 👁 What Does “Oculus” Mean? Oculus is a Latin word that means eye. It appears frequently in terminology and patient records — especially in ophthalmology and optometry.When you see abbreviations like O.D. […]