In today’s video lesson we’ll learn what this neurosurgeon does in a day and what he thinks of his job. Pay attention to how he gives each patient personal attention with excellent bedside manners!
12 Useful words and expressions
Blood vessels
The tubes that carry blood inside our bodies.
There are three types of blood vessels: veins, arteries and capillaries.
Pulse
The pushing of blood by the heart through the blood vessels, often felt on the wrists and the neck.
The doctor checked the patient’s pulse by pressing gently on his wrist.
To interact
To talk with someone
I work by myself, so I don’t interact with anyone.
It looks as though
It looks like
He’s not feeling well. It looks as though he is going to vomit.
Any number
A large quantity of people or things.
That author has written any number of stories and novels.
Acute
having or showing great understanding.
The doctor has an acute awareness of how dangerous this situation is.
Joy
Happiness. (tip: remember “enjoy”)
My children are the joy of my life.
To drive
To motivate
My dream of becoming a neurosurgeon drives me to study hard.
Whether
Conjunction used to express a doubt or choice between options.
I don’t know whether I should order pizza or eat ramen.
Outcome
Result, consequence.
She went through a risky surgery, but the outcome was very positive.
Whatever
Used to emphasize a lack of restriction.
When I was a child, my parents let me eat whatever I liked: candy, snacks, chocolates...
Overnight
For the duration of the night.
When we visit my grandparents, we often stay overnight and go home the next day.
Medical Terms
Skull
The set of bones that include the facial bones and the cranium.
He fell and hit his head, which caused a fracture on his skull.
Vascular
Related to blood vessels.
A stent is used to treat some vascular diseases.
Cerebrovascular
Related to the blood vessels in the brain.
In recent years, cerebrovascular disease incidence showed a younger trend.
Resident (USA)
a medical graduate who is doing specialized practice under supervision in a hospital.
The doctor was surrounded by very eager residents.
Fellow (USA)
in medicine: a doctor who is under training to become a specialist, usually after finishing the residency.
The fellows consulted with the team to make sure their diagnosis was correct.
Spine
the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body and protects the spinal cord.
If a person has escoliosis, their spine is shaped like the letter “S”.
The OR
the operating room.
His surgery was very quick. He was in the OR for only one hour.
