内科

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1

The medical specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the internal organs; typically involves non-surgical treatment.

Noun

Examples

内科では生活習慣病の治療や予防に力を入れている。

The internal medicine department focuses on treating and preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

発熱が続くので内科で検査を受けた。

I had tests at the internal medicine clinic because my fever continued.

高血圧の管理は多くの場合内科の担当だ。

Management of high blood pressure is in many cases handled by internal medicine.

2

The department or clinic within a hospital that provides internal medicine services.

Noun

Examples

病院の内科は2階にあります。受付で番号札を取ってください。

The hospital's internal medicine department is on the second floor. Please take a number at reception.

内科の予約は電話でも受け付けています。

Appointments for the internal medicine department are also accepted by phone.

検査結果が出たら内科の担当医から説明があります。

When the test results are ready, the physician in internal medicine will explain them.