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Terms in AZ / RU / EN

In different countries and documents the same term is written in different languages. This card matches key terms across three languages.

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Figure 1.One term, three languages

01Short answer

Leykemiya / leykoz / leukaemia (leukemia). Sümük iliyi / kostnıy mozg / bone marrow. Ümumi qan analizi / obşçiy analiz krovi (OAK) / complete blood count (CBC). Remissiya / remissiya / remission. Residiv / retsidiv / relapse. Neytrofil / neytrofil / neutrophil. Trombosit / trombotsit / platelet. Kimyaterapiya / ximioterapiya / chemotherapy. Transplantasiya / transplantatsiya / transplant. Abbreviations: AML = OML, ALL = OLL, CML = XML, CLL = XLL, MRD = MOB, GVHD = RTPX, TKİ = ITK = TKI.

02Simple explanation

The same meaning.

Three languages.

Abbreviations differ.

Compare your documents.

03Scientific explanation

The NCI Dictionary explains English terms; check translations with your doctor or a medical translator.

The NCI Dictionary explains cancer terms in plain language; check the exact meaning for your situation with your doctor.

04What happens in the body?

Travelling abroad

Write down the English name of the diagnosis and its abbreviations.

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Figure 2.A book — Terms in AZ / RU / EN

Translation

Use a medical translator for official documents.

A traveller
Figure 3.A traveller — Terms in AZ / RU / EN

Where you will see this word

In test results, discharge letters and conversations with your doctor. Write the word down and ask what it means.

Ask your doctor

The general meaning and the meaning of your own result can differ. The most important question is “What does this mean for me?”

05From an unfamiliar word to a clear answer: four steps

Write it down, look it up, prepare a question, ask.

Write it down — From a result or a conversation.1Write it downFrom a result or a conversation.
Look it up — Learn the plain meaning.2Look it upLearn the plain meaning.
Prepare a question — What does this mean for me?3Prepare a questionWhat does this mean for me?
Ask — Your doctor gives the personal explanation.4AskYour doctor gives the personal explanation.
UnderstandingResults feel less frightening.
ConversationA shared language with your doctor.
SafetyNot drawing conclusions alone.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
Travelling abroadWrite down the English name of the diagnosis and its abbreviations.
TranslationUse a medical translator for official documents.
Where you will see this wordIn test results, discharge letters and conversations with your doctor. Write the word down and ask what it means.
Ask your doctorThe general meaning and the meaning of your own result can differ. The most important question is “What does this mean for me?”

07Key terms

Leukaemia / leukemia
British and American spelling.
OAK
Russian for “complete blood count”.
Term
A word with a precise medical meaning.
Reference range
The range a laboratory considers normal.

08Key points

  • Learn.
  • Ask your doctor.
  • Write it down.
  • Write the word down.
  • Ask what it means.

09Frequently asked questions

Why do Russian and English abbreviations differ?

Each language uses the first letters of its own words.

How do I get my documents translated?

Through a translator with medical experience.

This word is in my results: should I worry?

The word itself does not mean a serious or mild condition; get the explanation from your doctor.

10Questions for your doctor

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  1. Why do Russian and English abbreviations differ?

  2. How do I get my documents translated?

  3. This word is in my results: should I worry?

My questions

12Sources

  1. National Cancer Institute. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
  2. National Cancer Institute. Leukemia
  3. MedlinePlus. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  4. National Cancer Institute. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: gene
  5. MedlinePlus Genetics. Help Me Understand Genetics: The basics
  6. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®) — Patient Version
  7. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®) — Patient Version
  8. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®) — Patient Version
  9. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®) — Patient Version
  10. National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: minimal residual disease
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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