Medical English vocabulary for the OET and for clinical practice. Learn the anatomical and clinical terms used in case notes, referral letters and consultations, with clear definitions, collocations, pronunciation and example sentences. The Word of the Day series works through the body from head to toe, pairing each medical term with the everyday word patients use.
A dimple is a small natural indentation in the skin, most often on the cheeks, that appears or deepens when a person smiles. 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 […]
The pupil is the black circular opening in the center of the iris that widens or narrows to control how much light enters the eye. 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 […]
Oculus is the Latin medical term for the eye, seen in prescriptions as O.D. (right eye), O.S. (left eye) and O.U. (both eyes). 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 […]
The Competent Authority Pathway (CAP) is a special route for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to register as clinicians in Australia. Ordinarily, IMGs who wish to work in Australia must pass the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations—essentially the Australian equivalent of a medical licensing exam—followed by supervised training. However, if certain eligibility criteria are met, IMGs […]