| 词汇 | medicalization |
| 释义 | medicalization noun[ U ] (UK usuallymedicalisation)uk /ˌmed.ɪ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌmed.ɪ.kə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the act of considering something to be a medical problem, or representing it as a medical problem: The trend toward ever-greater medicalization of human conditions is undeniable. Some psychologists object to the medicalization of what might be a normal phase of life. the act of bringing more medical methods, language, etc. into something: The medicalization of death has put pressure on health professionals. According to the natural birth lobby, the increase in Caesareans is evidence of the growing medicalisation of childbirth. The introduction of the notion of post-traumatic stress disorder has led to increasing medicalisation of the problem. The medicalisation of life destroys people's capacity for self-care and self-responsibility. Even if they are physically able to carry on their jobs, the medicalization of their lifestyle makes it difficult for them to be reliable employees. Medical treatment: general words ACLS advance directive allopathic AMA aspirate biosurgery first-aider intubate irradiation light therapy living will medicalize orthodox medicine perorally pharmacotherapy phlebotomy phototherapy polypharmacy quackery telemedicine |
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