Hiatal Hernia (식도열공 헤르니아) Definition (정의)English:A hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm into the chest cavity through the esophageal hiatus — the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes before joining the stomach.Korean (한국어):**식도열공 헤르니아(hiatal hernia)**는 위의 일부가 횡격막(가로막)의 식도 구멍(esophageal hiatus)을 통해 흉강으로 밀려 올라가는 상태를 말합니다. ..

Chvostek’s Sign (초보스텍/크보스텍 징후)A clinical sign of hypocalcemia — explained in English and Korean Definition (정의)English:Chvostek’s sign is a clinical indicator of neuromuscular excitability caused by hypocalcemia (low serum calcium levels). It is elicited by tapping the facial nerve just in front of the ear (at the angle of the jaw).If the patient’s facial muscles twitch — particularly the nose..

Trousseau’s Sign (트루소 징후)A key indicator of hypocalcemia and neuromuscular irritability Definition (정의)English:Trousseau’s sign is a clinical sign of latent tetany (muscle spasms) caused by hypocalcemia (low calcium levels).It is elicited by inflating a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm to a pressure above the patient’s systolic BP and maintaining it for about 3 minutes.A positive sign is ..

의미 (Meaning)**“Can of worms”**는문제를 복잡하게 만들거나 골치 아픈 상황을 불러오는 일을 의미하는 영어 관용구예요.즉, 어떤 일을 시작하면 예상치 못한 문제들이 줄줄이 생긴다는 뉘앙스가 있어요. 예시 (Examples)“Talking about politics at dinner opened a real can of worms.”→ 저녁 식사에서 정치 이야기를 꺼냈더니, 진짜 골치 아픈 상황이 시작됐다.“If we dig into those old files, we might be opening a can of worms.”→ 그 오래된 파일들을 들춰보면, 문제만 생길 수도 있어.“Asking her about her ex-boyfriend was like openi..

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)(변증법적 행동치료) Definition (정의)English:Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s.It was originally designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but is now also used for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse.DBT helps people learn to acce..

의미 (Meaning)“Spin our wheels” 는아무리 노력해도 진전이 없는 상황,헛짓거리만 하고 제자리걸음하는 상태를 의미하는 표현이에요.차의 바퀴가 헛돌기만 하고 전혀 앞으로 나가지 못하는 모습에서 나온 말입니다.즉, 열심히 하는데 결과는 0일 때 쓰기 딱 좋은 표현! 예시 문장 (Examples)“We’ve been spinning our wheels on this project for weeks.”→ 몇 주째 이 프로젝트에서 진전이 없어, 제자리걸음만 하고 있어.“Let’s try a new plan. We’re just spinning our wheels at this point.”→ 우리 새로운 계획 시도해보자. 지금은 그냥 헛수고만 하고 있어.“I feel like I’m ..