Understanding health-related vocabulary is essential, as it is one of the most significant aspects of our lives. Knowing the right vocabulary allows you to express your concerns clearly and understand medical recommendations better, which can make a huge difference. Here are some key terms commonly used when discussing health-related problems.
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1. Medical Professionals:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Doctor | a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured | I need to see a doctor for my annual check-up. |
2 | Nurse | a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital | The nurse took my blood pressure before the doctor arrived. |
3 | Surgeon | a doctor who is trained to perform surgery | The surgeon carefully performed the operation to fix the broken bone. |
4 | Dentist | a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth | I have a dental check-up with my dentist next week. |
5 | Pharmacist | a person whose job is to prepare medicines and sell or give them to the public in a shop or in a hospital | The pharmacist answered my questions about the new medication. |
2. Places:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Hospital | a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care | He had to go to the hospital for treatment. |
2 | Clinic | a building or part of a hospital where people can go for special medical treatment or advice | I visited the clinic for a minor injury. |
3 | Pharmacy | a shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs | I picked up my prescription at the pharmacy. |
4 | Emergency Room | the part of a hospital where people who need immediate treatment are taken | He was rushed to the emergency room after the accident. |
5 | Laboratory | a room or building used for scientific research, experiments, testing, etc. | The athletes' reflexes were tested under laboratory conditions. |
3. Medical Treatments and Processes:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Medicine | the study and treatment of diseases and injuries | The doctor prescribed medicine to help with the infection. |
2 | Check-up | an examination of somebody/something, especially a medical one to make sure that you are healthy | I went for a routine check-up to make sure everything was fine. |
3 | Treatment | something that is done to cure an illness or injury, or to make somebody look and feel good | The treatment for the infection included antibiotics. |
4 | Surgery | the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part | The patient had surgery on his heart. |
5 | Prescription | a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs | These drugs are only available on prescription. |
6 | Vaccination | the process or an act of giving someone a vaccine | All the children were given two vaccinations against measles. |
7 | Therapy | a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after an illness | Joining a club can be a therapy for loneliness. |
4. Physical Health and Activities:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Exercise | to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy | She exercises most evenings usually by running. |
2 | Body | the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal | A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy. |
3 | Diet | an eating plan in which someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons | The doctor put me on a low-salt diet to reduce my blood pressure. |
4 | Fitness | the condition of being physically strong and healthy | I'm trying to improve my fitness by cycling to work. |
5 | Strength | the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort | She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal. |
6 | Flexibility | the ability to bend or to be bent easily without breaking | You can improve your flexibility by exercising. |
7 | Recovery | the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury | Mira made a full recovery from the operation. |
5. Nutrition and Food:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Food | something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive | I'm allergic to certain foods. |
2 | Fruit | the soft part containing seeds that are produced by a plant. Many types of fruit are sweet and can be eaten | Oranges, apples, pears, and bananas are all types of fruit. |
3 | Vegetables | a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food, especially in dishes that are not sweet | The potato is the most popular vegetable in this country. |
4 | Nutrition | the substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health | Good nutrition is essential if patients are to make a quick recovery. |
5 | Protein | one of the many substances found in food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong | Chicken and fish are good sources of protein. |
6 | Vitamin | any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for the growth and good health of the body | Oranges are full of vitamin C. |
7 | Mineral | a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy | A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals. |
8 | Fiber | the part of foods eaten that is not digested but that passes through the body and is excreted as waste | Doctors recommend a diet of fruits, vegetables, and grains that are high in fiber. |
6. Symptoms and Conditions:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Pain | a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness | I felt a sharp pain in my foot. |
2 | Fever | a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual, often a sign of infection | She had a high fever and was feeling very weak. |
3 | Cough | to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often because you are sick | He has a bad cough that won't go away. |
4 | Injury | physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack | She suffered an injury to her knee during the match. |
5 | Allergy | a condition that makes a person become ill or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances | She has an allergy to cats. |
6 | Headache | a pain you feel inside your head | I've got a splitting headache. |
7 | Cold | a common viral infection of the nose and throat that causes sneezing, coughing, a sore throat, etc | I caught a cold after walking in the rain. |
8 | Dizziness | a feeling of spinning around and being unable to balance, often because of being sick or in a hurry | The medication gave her feelings of dizziness. |
7. Rest and Recovery:
No. | Vocabulary | Meaning | Example |
1 | Sleep | the natural state of rest in which your eyes are closed, your body is inactive, and your mind does not think | I usually get eight hours of sleep every night. |
2 | Rest | a period of time in which you relax, do not use much energy or do nothing so that you can become stronger after working | After the hike, we took a rest under a tree. |
3 | Recovery | the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury | His recovery from the flu took about a week. |
4 | Relaxation | the feeling of being relaxed, free from stress or worry. | Reading a book is my favourite way to find relaxation. |
5 | Massage | the action of rubbing and pressing someone's body with the hands to help them relax, or to reduce pain in their muscles. | She went for a massage to ease her back pain. |
6 | Comfort | a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain. | The soft pillow gave her great comfort. |
In conclusion, it is important to have a good understanding of health-related vocabulary. By building your vocabulary in this area, you enhance your ability to communicate effectively and contribute to better health outcomes for yourself and others.
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