内科(ないか)

ないか
noun
internal medicine
health
1. internal medicine, internal medicine department
The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases affecting internal organs. Also refers to the department in a hospital or clinic.
風邪(かぜ)をひいたので内科(ないか)に行(い)った。
I went to the internal medicine clinic because I caught a cold.
内科(ないか)の先生(せんせい)に診(み)てもらった。
I was examined by an internist.
この病院(びょういん)の内科(ないか)は評判(ひょうばん)がいい。
This hospital's internal medicine department has a good reputation.

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Similar words

  • 内科(ないか) - treats with medication, non-invasive
  • 外科(げか) - treats with surgery

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Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.10.10 15:21
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