Common vocabulary for topic: Health
Th.tư, 21/08/2024, 09:11 Lượt xem: 1936

 

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

1Doctora person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injuredI need to see a doctor for my annual check-up.
2Nursea person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospitalThe nurse took my blood pressure before the doctor arrived.
3Surgeona doctor who is trained to perform surgeryThe surgeon carefully performed the operation to fix the broken bone.
4Dentista person whose job is to take care of people’s teethI have a dental check-up with my dentist next week.
5Pharmacista person whose job is to prepare medicines and sell or give them to the public in a shop or in a hospitalThe pharmacist answered my questions about the new medication.


2. Places: 

 

No. 

Vocabulary 

Meaning

Example

1Hospitala large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and careHe had to go to the hospital for treatment.
2Clinica building or part of a hospital where people can go for special medical treatment or adviceI visited the clinic for a minor injury.
3Pharmacya shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugsI picked up my prescription at the pharmacy.
4Emergency Roomthe part of a hospital where people who need immediate treatment are takenHe was rushed to the emergency room after the accident.
5Laboratorya 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

1Medicinethe study and treatment of diseases and injuriesThe doctor prescribed medicine to help with the infection.
2Check-upan examination of somebody/something, especially a medical one to make sure that you are healthyI went for a routine check-up to make sure everything was fine.
3Treatmentsomething that is done to cure an illness or injury, or to make somebody look and feel goodThe treatment for the infection included antibiotics.
4Surgerythe treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged partThe patient had surgery on his heart.
5Prescriptionpiece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needsThese drugs are only available on prescription.
6Vaccinationthe process or an act of giving someone a vaccineAll the children were given two vaccinations against measles.
7Therapytreatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after an illnessJoining a club can be a therapy for loneliness.

 

4. Physical Health and Activities:

 

No. 

Vocabulary 

Meaning

Example

1Exerciseto do physical activities to make your body strong and healthyShe exercises most evenings usually by running.
2Bodythe whole physical structure that forms a person or animalA good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy.
3Dietan eating plan in which someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasonsThe doctor put me on a low-salt diet to reduce my blood pressure.
4Fitnessthe condition of being physically strong and healthyI'm trying to improve my fitness by cycling to work.
5Strengththe ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effortShe had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.
6Flexibilitythe ability to bend or to be bent easily without breakingYou can improve your flexibility by exercising.
7Recoverythe process of becoming well again after an illness or injuryMira made a full recovery from the operation.

 

5. Nutrition and Food: 

 

No. 

Vocabulary 

Meaning

Example

1Foodsomething that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them aliveI'm allergic to certain foods.
2Fruitthe soft part containing seeds that are produced by a plant. Many types of fruit are sweet and can be eatenOranges, apples, pears, and bananas are all types of fruit.
3Vegetablesplantrootseed, or pod that is used as foodespecially in dishes that are not sweetThe potato is the most popular vegetable in this country.
4Nutritionthe substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your healthGood nutrition is essential if patients are to make a quick recovery.
5Proteinone of the many substances found in food such as meatcheesefish, or eggs, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strongChicken and fish are good sources of protein.
6Vitaminany of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for the growth and good health of the bodyOranges are full of vitamin C.
7Minerala chemical that your body needs to stay healthyhealthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals.
8Fiberthe part of foods eaten that is not digested but that passes through the body and is excreted as wasteDoctors recommend a diet of fruits, vegetables, and grains that are high in fiber.

 

6. Symptoms and Conditions:
 

No. 

Vocabulary 

Meaning

Example

1Paina feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illnessI felt a sharp pain in my foot.
2Fevera medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual, often a sign of infectionShe had a high fever and was feeling very weak.
3Coughto force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often because you are sickHe has a bad cough that won't go away.
4Injuryphysical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attackShe suffered an injury to her knee during the match.
5Allergya condition that makes a person become ill or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substancesShe has an allergy to cats.
6Headachea pain you feel inside your headI've got a splitting headache.
7Colda common viral infection of the nose and throat that causes sneezing, coughing, a sore throat, etcI caught a cold after walking in the rain.
8Dizzinessa feeling of spinning around and being unable to balance, often because of being sick or in a hurryThe medication gave her feelings of dizziness.

 

7. Rest and Recovery:

 

No. 

Vocabulary 

Meaning

Example

1Sleepthe natural state of rest in which your eyes are closed, your body is inactive, and your mind does not thinkI usually get eight hours of sleep every night.
2Resta period of time in which you relax, do not use much energy or do nothing so that you can become stronger after workingAfter the hike, we took a rest under a tree.
3Recoverythe process of becoming well again after an illness or injuryHis recovery from the flu took about a week.
4Relaxationthe feeling of being relaxed, free from stress or worry.Reading a book is my favourite way to find relaxation.
5Massagethe 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.
6Comforta 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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