Things Found in a Doctor's Office

• arthroscope

  /ˈɑːrθrəskoʊp/ (noun)
  A medical instrument used to view inside a joint.

• aspirator

  /ˈæspɪˌreɪtər/ (noun)
  A device used to remove substances by suction, especially from the body.

• autoclave

  /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/ (noun)
  A strong heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures.

• Band-Aid

  /ˈbændˌeɪd/ (noun)
  A brand name for an adhesive bandage with a gauze pad in the center, used to cover minor wounds.

• bandage

  /ˈbændɪdʒ/ (noun)
  A strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.

• bedpan

  /ˈbɛdpæn/ (noun)
  A shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination.

• brace

  /breɪs/ (noun)
  A device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support.

• capsule

  /ˈkæpsjuːl/ (noun)
  A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one.

• cast

  /kæst/ (noun)
  An object made by shaping molten material in a mold, especially a plaster or fiberglass bandage molded to the body to immobilize and protect a broken limb.

• catheter

  /ˈkæθɪtər/ (noun)
  A flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.

• chart

  /tʃɑːrt/ (noun)
  A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.

• compress

  /ˈkɒmprɛs/ (noun)
  A pad of absorbent material pressed onto part of the body to relieve inflammation or stop bleeding.

• cotton ball

  /ˈkɒtən bɔːl/ (noun)
  A small ball of cotton wool used for cleaning or applying medication.

• cotton swab

  /ˈkɒtən swɒb/ (noun)
  A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small stick, used for cleaning or applying medication.

• crutch

  /krʌtʃ/ (noun)
  A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person.

• doctor

  /ˈdɒktər/ (noun)
  A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.

• dressing

  /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/ (noun)
  A piece of material applied to a wound to protect it.

• emollient

  /ɪˈmɒliənt/ (noun)
  A substance that softens or soothes the skin.

• examination table

  /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən ˈteɪbəl/ (noun)
  A table in a doctor's office on which a patient lies during a medical examination.

• eyewash

  /ˈaɪwɒʃ/ (noun)
  A liquid used for cleansing or bathing the eyes.

• forceps

  /ˈfɔːrsɪps/ (noun)
  A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or in a laboratory.

• gauze

  /ɡɔːz/ (noun)
  A thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave, used for making dresses and for bandaging.

• glycerol

  /ˈɡlɪsərɒl/ (noun)
  A sweet, syrupy liquid obtained from animal fats and oils or by the fermentation of glucose.

• gurney

  /ˈɡɜːni/ (noun)
  A wheeled stretcher used for transporting hospital patients.

• hemostat

  /ˈhiːməˌstæt/ (noun)
  A surgical instrument used to control bleeding.

• hydrogen peroxide

  /ˌhaɪdrəˈdʒɛn pəˈrɒksaɪd/ (noun)
  A mild antiseptic used on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

• hypodermic

  /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/ (adjective)
  Relating to the region immediately beneath the skin.

• ice pack

  /aɪs pæk/ (noun)
  A bag filled with ice and applied to the body to reduce swelling or lower temperature.

• inhalator

  /ˈɪnhəleɪtər/ (noun)
  A device for administering a medication by inhalation.

• injection

  /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/ (noun)
  The act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe.

• instruments

  /ˈɪnstrəmənts/ (noun)
  Tools or devices used for a particular purpose, especially surgical or medical tools.

• iodine

  /ˈaɪədaɪn/ (noun)
  A nonmetallic element forming black crystals and a violet vapor, used as an antiseptic.

• knee brace

  /niː breɪs/ (noun)
  A device worn to support the knee joint and surrounding tissues while allowing movement.

• liniment

  /ˈlɪnɪmənt/ (noun)
  A liquid or lotion, especially one made with oil, for rubbing on the body to relieve pain.

• lotion

  /ˈloʊʃən/ (noun)
  A thick, smooth liquid preparation designed to be applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

• lubricant

  /ˈluːbrɪkənt/ (noun)
  A substance used to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move.

• medicine

  /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/ (noun)
  Substances used for medical treatment, especially a drug or drugs taken by mouth.

• menthol

  /ˈmɛnθɒl/ (noun)
  A solid crystalline substance used in ointments and balms as a cooling agent.

• microscope

  /ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/ (noun)
  An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.

• neck brace

  /nɛk breɪs/ (noun)
  A device worn around the neck to support the head and reduce motion in cases of neck injury or surgery.

• needle

  /ˈniːdəl/ (noun)
  A very thin, sharp steel pin used in sewing, acupuncture, and the administration of injections.

• nurse

  /nɜːrs/ (noun)
  A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.

• ointment

  /ˈɔɪntmənt/ (noun)
  A smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.

• pacemaker

  /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkər/ (noun)
  An electronic device that is surgically implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat.

• patient

  /ˈpeɪʃənt/ (noun)
  A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.

• petroleum jelly

  /pəˈtroʊliəm ˈdʒɛli/ (noun)
  A semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a lubricant, ointment, or protective dressing.

• phenol

  /ˈfiːnɒl/ (noun)
  A toxic white crystalline powder used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

• pill

  /pɪl/ (noun)
  A small round mass of solid medicine for swallowing whole.

• respirator

  /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/ (noun)
  A device worn over the nose and mouth to protect the lungs from harmful gases, dust, or fumes.

• resuscitator

  /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtər/ (noun)
  A device for forcing oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide into the lungs to restore breathing.

• scrub suit

  /skrʌb suːt/ (noun)
  A simple, easy-to-clean garment worn by surgeons and other operating room personnel during medical procedures.

• scrubs

  /skrʌbz/ (noun)
  Comfortable, easy-to-clean clothing worn by medical staff, especially when involved in surgical procedures.

• sling

  /slɪŋ/ (noun)
  A bandage or device used to support an injured arm or shoulder.

• splint

  /splɪnt/ (noun)
  A strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone when it has been set.

• stethoscope

  /ˈstɛθəˌskoʊp/ (noun)
  A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing.

• stitch

  /stɪtʃ/ (noun)
  A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or suturing.

• stitches

  /ˈstɪtʃɪz/ (noun)
  Pieces of thread used to close a wound or surgical incision.

• straitjacket

  /ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt/ (noun)
  A strong garment with long sleeves that can be tied together to confine the arms of a mentally ill patient or prisoner.

• stretcher

  /ˈstrɛtʃər/ (noun)
  A litter, typically a canvas sheet with handles, used for transporting injured or sick people.

• surgical gloves

  /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl ɡlʌvz/ (noun)
  Sterile gloves worn by surgeons during operations.

• surgical gown

  /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl ɡaʊn/ (noun)
  A long gown worn by medical personnel in an operating room, usually with a sterile field.

• surgical mask

  /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl mæsk/ (noun)
  A mask worn by medical personnel to prevent the spread of infection.

• suture

  /ˈsuːtʃər/ (noun)
  A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

• syringe

  /sɪˈrɪndʒ/ (noun)
  A medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids.

• tablet

  /ˈtæblɪt/ (noun)
  A small, flat, and usually round piece of medication intended to be swallowed.

• thermometer

  /θərˈmɒmɪtər/ (noun)
  An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.

• tongue depressor

  /ˈtʌŋ dɪˈprɛsər/ (noun)
  A tool used in medical practice to depress the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat.

• tourniquet

  /ˈtɜːrnɪkɪt/ (noun)
  A device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage.

• traction splint

  /ˈtrækʃən splɪnt/ (noun)
  A medical device for immobilizing and aligning fractured bones.

• tweezers

  /ˈtwiːzərz/ (noun)
  A small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking up small objects.

• wheelchair

  /ˈwiːltʃeər/ (noun)
  A chair with wheels, used by people who are unable to walk due to illness, injury, or disability.

• whirlpool bath

  /ˈwɜːlpul bɑːθ/ (noun)
  A bath in which the water is kept moving by a pump and is often used for therapeutic purposes.

• wick

  /wɪk/ (noun)
  A strip of material that absorbs liquid (often used in medical contexts to refer to a material that absorbs bodily fluids).

• X-ray

  /ˈɛks reɪ/ (noun)
  A type of radiation used in medical imaging to view internal structures of the body.