history – n. (medical) an account of past diseases, injuries, treatments, and other strictly medical facts
patient – n. a person who receives medical care or treatment
rounds - n. a series of regular or similar visits or stops
specialist – n. a doctor who deals with health problems that relate to a specific area of medicine
case – n. a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a doctor) in an official way
germ theory – n. theory that some diseases are caused by small invisible microorganisms
mask – n. a covering used to protect your face or cover your mouth
gown – n. a coverall worn in an operating room.
scrubs – n. special loose clothing that is worn by people who work in hospitals
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