#MedycznyAngielski: nowotwory dotykające kobiety

W ramach cyklu #zMedycznymAngielskim we współpracy z Jolantą Dyjur z Medical Pros prezentujemy polsko-angielski słowniczek medyczny. Dzisiejszym tematem są: nowotwory dotykające kobiety z opisami fonetycznymi i krótkimi objaśnieniami.

Słowniczek: the cancers affecting women - nowotwory dotykające kobiety

breast cancer  /brɛst ˈkænsər/ - rak piersi: a type of cancer forming in the cells of the breast.

ovarian cancer  /əˈvɛriən ˈkænsər/ - rak jajnika: cancer beginning in the ovaries, often detected late.

cervical cancer   /ˈsɜrvɪkl ˈkænsər/ - rak szyjki macicy: originates in the cervix, linked to persistent HPV infection.

uterine cancer  /ˈjutərin ˈkænsər/ - rak macicy: develops in the uterus lining, more common postmenopause.

lung cancer  /lʌŋ ˈkænsər/ - rak płuca: associated with smoking, rising among non-smoking women.

Sprawdź swoją wiedzą z zakresu słownictwa dot. nowotworów kobiecych

Health Awareness Quiz

Choose the correct answer.

1. Question: Which cancer is often referred to as the "silent killer" because symptoms may not manifest until the disease is advanced?

   • a) Breast Cancer

   • b) Ovarian Cancer

   • c) Cervical Cancer

   • d) Uterine Cancer

2. Question: In which reproductive organ does uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, develop?

   • a) Ovaries

   • b) Cervix

   • c) Uterus

   • d) Fallopian Tubes

3. Question: What is a significant risk factor for cervical cancer?

   • a) Smoking

   • b) Alcohol consumption

   • c) Persistent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection

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   • d) Lack of physical exercise

4. Question: Lung cancer is strongly associated with which factor?

   • a) Excessive sun exposure

   • b) Secondhand smoke

   • c) Poor dietary habits

   • d) Lack of sleep

5. Question: Which cancer is more common in postmenopausal women and is often detected early due to symptoms like abnormal vaginal bleeding?

   • a) Ovarian Cancer

   • b) Uterine Cancer

   • c) Breast Cancer

   • d) Lung Cancer

Answers:

1. b) Ovarian Cancer

2. c) Uterus

3. c) Persistent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection

4. b) Secondhand smoke

5. b) Uterine Cancer

This exercise is designed for educational purposes and should not substitute professional medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, consult with a healthcare professional.

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Autorka: Jolanta Dyjur, Medical Pros

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