MEDLEE · GLOSSARY
Medical Translation Glossary
A multilingual glossary of key medical terms by specialty and procedure — along with the quality standards behind every translation.
263
terms
10
domains
Concierge service
The service that helps plan your journey
서비스명, 사람 아님 (특정 브랜드명 병기 금지)
Dedicated care manager
Your dedicated care manager
환자별 전담 담당자, 상담·일정·통역 총괄
Interpretation
Language help during your visit
상주/콜 통역 구분
On-site interpreter
An interpreter who stays with you
On-call interpretation
Interpreter reached by phone
Accompaniment
Someone goes with you to the hospital
Private vehicle
A car reserved just for you
Pickup service
Airport/hotel transfer
First Contact
When we first connect
Journey Design
Planning your schedule and program
Pre-Arrival
Getting ready before you arrive (D-7, D-2)
Arrival & Transit
Airport, car, hotel check-in
Medical Journey
The hospital/clinic part
Recovery & Stay
Resting at accommodation
Departure
Results handover, airport transfer
Continued care
Follow-up after you return home
Korean won (KRW)
Korean currency
환율 안내 동반
VAT included
Tax is already in the price
Per person
Price for one person
Tailored quote
A price made for your plan
확정가 단정 금지
Hospital cost is separate
Total = hospital cost + service fee
핵심: 분리 고지 필수
Deposit
An upfront payment to reserve
Balance (remaining payment)
The rest paid later
Advance booking
Booking ahead of time
Length of stay
How long you stay in Korea
Return visit
Coming back for a 2nd stage
Online pre-consultation
A consult before you travel
Accommodation arrangement
Booking your place to stay
Medical history taking
Questions about your health and past illnesses
사실 확인 질문, 진단 아님
Underlying / pre-existing condition
A health problem you already have
만성질환과 구분
Past medical history
Illnesses or surgeries you had before
가족력과 구분
Family history
Health conditions that run in your family
환자 본인 병력 아님
Current medications
Medicines you take regularly now
용량·빈도 함께 확인
Allergy
Things that cause a bad reaction in your body
약물/조영제 알레르기 별도 확인
Fasting (NPO)
No food or water before the test/surgery
시작 시각 정확히 복창
Blood pressure
The pressure of blood in your vessels
수축기/이완기 수치 구분
Pulse / Heart rate
How fast your heart beats
bpm 단위 확인
Body temperature
How warm your body is
섭씨/화씨 단위 주의
Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
The oxygen level in your blood
% 단위
Fasting blood glucose
Blood sugar measured before eating
식후혈당과 구분
Blood test
Checking your blood in a lab
채혈(blood draw)과 구분
Urine test / Urinalysis
Checking your urine sample
Endoscopy
A camera tube to look inside your body
위/대장 내시경 부위 명시
Biopsy
Taking a small tissue sample to examine
'암 확정' 의미 아님 — 단정 금지
Ultrasound
Imaging using sound waves
X-ray
An image of your bones/chest
방사선 노출, 임신 여부 확인
CT scan
Detailed cross-section images
조영제 알레르기 확인
MRI
Detailed images using magnets
금속·심박동기 보유자 불가
PET-CT
Scan to detect cancer activity
검진 도메인 빈출
Contrast agent / dye
A liquid that makes the scan clearer
알레르기·신장 기능 확인
Reading / interpretation (of results)
A specialist reviews your scan
결과 통보와 구분
Abnormal finding
Something that looks not normal
'질병 확정' 아님 — 추가검사 필요 의미
Diagnosis
The doctor's conclusion about your condition
통역사가 임의 진단명 추가 금지
Clinical opinion / finding
What the doctor observes
확정 진단과 강도 구분
Benign / Positive
(Benign) not cancer / (Positive) test detected it
두 의미 혼동 주의 — 문맥 확인 필수
Negative
The test did not detect it
검사 음성 ↔ 양성 종양 혼동 주의
Malignant
Cancerous
매우 민감 — 의사 발화 그대로만 전달
Follow-up observation / watchful waiting
Watching it over time before deciding
'방치' 아님, 능동적 관찰
Further testing
More tests are needed to be sure
불안 유발 주의, 차분히 전달
Prognosis
The likely course of the condition
통역사가 낙관/비관 색칠 금지
General anesthesia
You are fully asleep during surgery
국소마취와 명확히 구분
Local anesthesia
Only the area is numbed, you stay awake
Sedation / Twilight anesthesia
You are drowsy but not fully asleep
전신마취와 혼동 주의
Incision
A cut made in the skin
Suture / Stitches
Closing the wound with stitches
실밥 제거 일정 안내
Procedure (minor/non-surgical)
A treatment that is not full surgery
브랜드 규칙: '시술 중심' 프레이밍 지양
Surgery / Operation
An operation by a surgeon
Complication
A problem that can happen after treatment
'부작용 없음' 단정 금지
Bleeding / Hemorrhage
Loss of blood
정도(경미/심각) 구분
Infection
Germs causing a problem in the body
Recovery
Healing after the treatment
회복기간(다운타임) 함께 안내
Downtime
Time until you can return to daily life
미용 도메인 빈출
Admission / Hospitalization
Staying in the hospital
외래(outpatient)와 구분
Outpatient
Visiting without staying overnight
Discharge
Leaving the hospital
퇴원 후 주의사항 전달 필수
Swelling
The area gets puffy after treatment
정상 회복 과정 안내
Progress / Course
How the healing is going
Prescription
A doctor's order for medicine
Dosage instructions
How and when to take the medicine
횟수·시간 정확히 복창
30 minutes after meals
Take it half an hour after eating
식전(before meals)과 구분
Antibiotics
Medicine that fights infection
임의 중단 금지 안내
Painkiller / Analgesic
Medicine to reduce pain
Anti-inflammatory
Medicine to reduce swelling/inflammation
Side effect
An unwanted effect of the medicine
'없음' 단정 금지 (브랜드 Forbidden)
Consent form
A document you sign to agree to the treatment
환자가 내용 이해했는지 확인 후 서명
Informed consent (explanation)
The doctor explains risks before you agree
위험·대안·결과 누락 없이 전달
Medical certificate
An official document stating your diagnosis
영문 발급 여부 확인
Doctor's referral/opinion letter
A letter summarizing the doctor's findings
Health screening report
The summary of your check-up results
영문 리포트 제공 안내
Warranty / Guarantee certificate
A document covering the procedure (e.g. implant)
치과·성형 빈출
Comprehensive health screening
A full body check-up
Cancer Screening
Tests focused on detecting cancer early
Cardiac Intensive
Detailed heart examination
Intensive (GI + Cardiac)
Deeper digestive and heart check
Platinum (MRI · Cancer · Cardiac)
Top-tier scan package
Premium 1-night program
Check-up with one overnight stay
Tumor Markers
Blood signs that may suggest cancer — not a diagnosis
단정 금지
Sedation Gastroscopy (EGD)
Stomach camera while you are drowsy
Colonoscopy
Camera test of the large intestine
Abdominal Ultrasonography
Sound-wave imaging of the belly
Bone Density
Test for bone strength
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
A stomach bacteria test
HbA1c
3-month average blood sugar
Low-Dose Chest CT
폐암 선별
Coronary Calcium Scoring CT
심장 위험도
Liver Fibrosis & Fat Scan (FibroScan)
장비명 영문 유지
NK Cell Activity
면역력 지표
Precision / detailed screening
A more thorough check-up
기본검진과 등급 구분
English medical report
Results translated into English
귀국 후 현지 의료진 전달용
Results consultation
Doctor explains your results
검진 후 2~3일 소요 안내
Benign tumor
A growth that is not cancer
검사 '양성(positive)'과 혼동 금지
Malignant tumor
A cancerous growth
의사 발화만 그대로 전달
Metastasis
Cancer spreading to other areas
매우 민감, 단정 금지
Stage (of cancer)
How far the cancer has progressed
숫자 정확히 복창
NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) Precision Medicine
Gene-based personalized treatment
약어 유지 + 풀이
Robotic Surgery (da Vinci)
Surgery assisted by a robot
da Vinci는 장비명(번역금지)
CAR T-cell Therapy
Cancer treatment using modified immune cells
Proton Therapy
Targeted radiation using protons
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Many specialists plan your cancer care together
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
Removing a lesion via endoscope
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) vaccine
제품명(Shingrix) 영문 유지
HPV vaccine
제품명(Gardasil 9) 영문 유지
Postpartum care
Recovery care after giving birth
한국 특화 개념, 풀어서 설명
Postpartum care center
A facility for mother & baby recovery
호텔/병원 아님, 별도 설명
Breastfeeding support
Help with feeding your baby
24-hour newborn care
Round-the-clock care for the baby
Gestational age (weeks)
How many weeks pregnant you are
숫자 정확히 복창
Due date (EDD)
The expected day of birth
Vaginal delivery
Giving birth naturally
제왕절개와 명확히 구분
Cesarean section (C-section)
Surgery to deliver the baby
회복기간 더 김 안내
Epidural anesthesia
Injection to reduce labor pain
'무통=완전 무감각' 오해 주의
NICU
Intensive care unit for newborns
약어 그대로 + 풀이 병기
Fetal movement
The baby's movements you feel
감소 시 응급(08 참조)
Gestational diabetes
High blood sugar during pregnancy
Preeclampsia
High blood pressure in pregnancy (serious)
매우 민감, 의사 발화만 전달
Hemorrhage / Excessive bleeding
Losing too much blood
병력 문진 항목
Fertility Care
Help to become pregnant
'성공 보장' 금지
IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization)
Egg and sperm joined in a lab
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
Checking embryos for genetic issues
NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test)
A blood test for the baby's genetics
Laser toning
Laser to even out skin tone
Botox (Botulinum toxin)
Injection to relax muscles/wrinkles
브랜드명 → 영문 유지
Dermal filler
Injection to add volume
제품명(주바덤 등) 영문 유지
Lifting
Tightening the skin
장비명(Ultherapy/Thermage) 영문 유지
Skin booster
Injection to hydrate/improve skin
Anti-aging
Treatment to slow skin aging
브랜드: '역노화 보장' 금지
Pigmentation (brightening)
Treating dark spots
Patch test
Skin test before treatment
알레르기 이력자 필수
Downtime
Time before returning to daily life
비행 일정과 연결 안내
Eye surgery (blepharoplasty)
Surgery on the eyelids
쌍꺼풀/눈매교정 세부 구분
Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)
Surgery to reshape the nose
Facial bone contouring
Reshaping the facial bones (e.g. jaw, cheekbone)
고난도, 회복기간 안내
Liposuction
Removing fat from the body
체중 변화 문진 연결
Suture removal
Taking out the stitches
출국 일정과 연결
Revision surgery
A second surgery to correct
이전 기록 확보 필요
Non-surgical lifting
Tightening without surgery
장비명(Ulthera/Thermage/ONDA) 영문 유지
Thread lifting
Lifting using dissolvable threads
Fat grafting
Moving your own fat to add volume
Exosome skin rejuvenation
Skin repair using exosomes
Ptosis correction
Surgery for drooping eyelids
Dental implant
An artificial tooth root
2회 방문 필요 안내
Veneer (laminate)
A thin shell on the tooth front
Orthodontics (braces)
Straightening teeth
장기 치료, 일정 안내
Teeth whitening
Making teeth whiter
단기 체류 가능
Crown
A cap covering a damaged tooth
Scaling
Cleaning tartar from teeth
Implant placement (fixture)
Placing the implant root
보철과 단계 구분
Prosthesis / restoration
The visible artificial tooth part
2차 방문 단계
Tooth extraction
Pulling out a tooth
Root canal treatment
Treating the tooth's inner nerve
Full-mouth reconstruction
Rebuilding all/most teeth
최상위 패키지
Bone graft
Adding bone before an implant
Zirconia crown
A strong white crown
소재명 영문 유지
Periodontitis (gum disease)
Inflammation/infection of the gums
Panoramic X-ray
A wide image of all teeth
Autologous stem cells
Stem cells from your own body
타가(donor)와 구분
Regenerative medicine
Treatment to repair/renew the body
효과 단정 금지
SVF — Adipose-Derived (Stromal Vascular Fraction)
Stem cells drawn from your fat
약어 유지 + 풀이
HSCs — Blood-Derived (Hematopoietic Stem Cells)
Stem cells drawn from your blood
지방 채취 없음 안내
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Healing factors from your own blood
Exosome
Tiny particles that help cells communicate/repair
Cell viability
How many cells are alive and usable
품질 지표
Fat harvesting (soft-suction)
Gently taking fat tissue
통증 최소화 방식 안내
Intravenous injection (IV)
Injecting into a vein
국소주사와 구분
LASIK
Laser vision correction (flap)
라섹과 구분
LASEK
Laser vision correction (surface)
SMILE
Minimally invasive laser correction
영문 유지
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
A lens placed inside the eye
각막 얇은 경우 대안
Cataract
Clouding of the eye lens
Presbyopia correction
Fixing age-related near vision
Dry eye syndrome
Eyes that lack moisture
시술 후 악화 가능
You need to go to the hospital immediately
단정적·명확하게 전달
Emergency room (ER)
I will call an ambulance
한국 응급: 119
Pain scale (1 to 10)
How severe is the pain now, from 1 to 10?
숫자 정확히 확인
Vaginal bleeding
Bleeding — go to the hospital now
Suspected amniotic fluid leak
Your water may have broken — seek care now
Decreased fetal movement
Baby moving much less — seek care now
Bisphosphonate (osteoporosis drug)
A bone medicine
턱뼈 괴사(MRONJ) 위험 — 의료진 확인 필수
Blood thinner
Medicine that thins blood
출혈 위험
Pacemaker
A device that controls the heartbeat
MRI 불가 — 대안 검사 안내
Claustrophobia
Fear of enclosed spaces
개방형 MRI 또는 대안 검사
Keloid-prone skin
Skin that scars easily
시술 범위 제한·의료진 사전 안내
Taking anticoagulants / blood thinners
시술 제한·의료진 확인
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgery of the chest, heart, and lungs
Preventive Medicine & Executive Health
Health check-ups and disease prevention
Dermatology
Skin doctor
Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Anesthesia and pain control
Plastic Surgery
Reshaping/reconstructive surgery
미용성형 vs 재건 구분
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Women's and pregnancy care
Cardiology
흉부외과(수술)와 구분
Neurology
신경외과(수술)와 구분
Neurosurgery
뇌·척추 수술
Oncology (Medical)
암 약물·항암
Urology
Radiology
CT·MRI·판독
Gastroenterology
내시경
Rehabilitation Medicine
도수치료·물리치료
Ophthalmology
Dentistry
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Kidney
Stomach
Esophagus
Colon / Large intestine
소장(small intestine)과 구분
Lung
Heart
Brain
Thyroid
Prostate
Breast
Uterus / Ovary
Bladder
Spine
경추/요추 구분
Carotid artery
Coronary artery
Nodule
A small lump
크기·양성여부 단정 금지
Mass
A larger lump
악성 단정 금지
Cyst
A fluid-filled sac (often harmless)
대개 양성, 안심 톤
Polyp
A small growth on the lining
제거(polypectomy) 연계
Calcification
A calcium deposit
Lung nodule
A small spot in the lung
추적관찰 연계
Ground-glass opacity (GGO)
A hazy area on lung CT
추가검사 필요 의미
Fatty liver
Fat buildup in the liver
생활습관 연계
Liver fibrosis
Scarring of the liver
FibroScan 연계
Edema
Swelling from fluid
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Breathing pure oxygen in a pressured room
의료 시술, 단순 마사지 아님
Cryotherapy (whole-body / localized)
Short exposure to extreme cold
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Sound-wave therapy for pain/tissue
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Massage to reduce fluid/swelling
Manual Therapy
Hands-on body/joint treatment
재활의학과 연계
Hydrotherapy
Water-based therapy
Thermal Therapy
Heat-based treatment
IV Nutrient Infusion
Vitamins/nutrients given through a vein
성분별 구분 안내
Placenta IV
Placenta-extract infusion
성분 민감, 정확히 전달
Vitamin IV
Vitamin infusion
Fatigue Recovery IV
Infusion to relieve fatigue
Brightening IV
Infusion aimed at skin brightening
'미백 보장' 단정 금지
Stress Hormone Analysis
Test of stress-related hormones
Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
A test of how you sleep
Musculoskeletal Alignment Test (Exbody)
Posture/alignment check
장비명 영문 유지
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