terapija

Treatment that alters a gene. In studies of gene therapy for cancer, researchers are trying to improve the body's natural ability to fight the disease or to make the cancer cells ...

elektrošok terapija

Asistencia sanitaria; Tratamiento del cáncer

A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving electrical stimulation to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. ...

nezojejunalna sonda (NJS)

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

Same type of tube as an NG but placed through the nose into the jejuneum (or small bowel). It is used to provide nutrition.

novorođenačka/neonatalna jedinica itenzivne skrbi (NJIS)

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

An intensive care unit designed for the care of premature and ill newborn babies.

infekcija urinarnog trakta (IUT)

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

A bacterial infection of the urinary tract, most often caused by the bacterium E. coli. They are more common in women than in men. They usually affect the bladder (cystitis), but ...

kisik (O2)

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

A common abbreviation used to mean a prescription written by a physician for medication or equipment.

laparoskopija

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

A type of surgery in which a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal wall through which an instrument (a laparoscope) is placed to permit structures within the abdomen and ...