OET Medical Vocabulary and Terminology Flashcards

In OET writing, which term means a medication administered under the tongue?

Answer: Sublingual

Sublingual means under the tongue and describes a common drug administration route tested in OET writing tasks.

What does 'idiopathic' mean in OET clinical documentation?

Answer: Of unknown cause

Idiopathic describes a disease or condition with no known cause, commonly seen in OET neurology and internal medicine texts.

Which term is used in OET case notes to describe a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living independently?

Answer: Functional capacity

Functional capacity refers to a patient's ability to carry out daily activities independently, a key concept in OET occupational therapy and nursing texts.

In OET medical terminology, 'edema' refers to:

Answer: Swelling caused by fluid accumulation

Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues causing swelling, frequently documented in OET case notes.

What does the medical suffix '-ectomy' mean in OET surgical terminology?

Answer: Surgical removal

The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal and is one of the most commonly tested suffixes in OET medical vocabulary.

In an OET writing task, 'ambulatory' most accurately describes a patient who:

Answer: Is able to walk independently

Ambulatory means able to walk about independently and is an important descriptor in OET patient assessment documentation.