Vocabulary for pain, illness and surgery in German

Here you will learn words for pain, illness and surgery like headache, virus infection, fracture, anesthesia and specialist, prepared for B2 learners.

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die Krankheit [noun]

illness

Ex: Viele Menschen leiden unter dieser Krankheit.

Many people suffer from this disease.

der Krampf [noun]

cramp

Ex: Sie wachte nachts mit einem Krampf auf.

She woke up at night with a cramp.

der Krankheitserreger [noun]

pathogen

Ex: Antibiotika bekämpfen bestimmte Krankheitserreger.

(Antibiotics fight certain pathogens.

die Erkrankung [noun]

illness

Ex: Viele Menschen leiden an dieser Erkrankung.

Many people suffer from this disease.

leiden [Verb]

to suffer

Ex: Sie hat jahrelang an der Krankheit gelitten.

She suffered from the illness for years.

Zahnschmerzen [noun]

toothache

Ex: Er ging wegen der Zahnschmerzen zum Zahnarzt.

He went to the dentist because of toothache.

die Lebensgefahr [noun]

danger to life

Ex: Bei schweren Verletzungen kann Lebensgefahr bestehen.

In severe injuries, danger to life can exist.

Halsschmerzen [noun]

sore throat

Ex: Sie klagte über starke Halsschmerzen.

She complained of severe sore throat.

die Ohnmacht [noun]

fainting

Ex: Nach der Ohnmacht kam sie schnell wieder zu sich.

After the fainting, she quickly regained consciousness.

Kopfschmerzen [noun]

headache

Ex: Sie nahm eine Tablette gegen die Kopfschmerzen.

She took a pill for the headaches.

übel [Adjective]

nauseous

Ex: Nach der Fahrt wurde ihm übel.

He felt nauseous after the ride.

ohnmächtig [Adjective]

unconscious

Ex: Nach dem Unfall war der Fahrer ohnmächtig.

After the accident, the driver was unconscious.

schmerzhaft [Adjective]

painful

Ex: Das Zahnziehen ist oft schmerzhaft.

The tooth extraction is often painful.

die Diagnose [noun]

diagnosis

Ex: Die Diagnose half bei der richtigen Behandlung.

The diagnosis helped with the correct treatment.

die Ansteckung [noun]

infection

Ex: Die Ansteckung konnte nicht verhindert werden.

The infection could not be prevented.

die Ansteckungsgefahr [noun]

Das Risiko, eine Krankheit von jemandem zu bekommen

Ex: Masken reduzieren die Ansteckungsgefahr.

Masks reduce the risk of infection.

die Virusinfektion [noun]

infection

Ex: Die Virusinfektion verbreitet sich schnell in der Gemeinschaft.

The viral infection spreads quickly in the community.

der Bruch [noun]

fracture

Ex: Nach dem Bruch musste er im Krankenhaus bleiben.

After the fracture, he had to stay in the hospital.

die Verstauchung [noun]

sprain

Ex: Er konnte wegen der Verstauchung kaum laufen.

He could hardly walk because of the sprain.

die Verrenkung [noun]

dislocation

Ex: Die Ärztin behandelte die Verrenkung sofort.

The doctor treated the dislocation immediately.

der Tumor [noun]

tumor

Ex: Manche Tumore sind harmlos, andere gefährlich.

Some tumors are harmless, others are dangerous.

der Arztbesuch [noun]

doctor's visit

Ex: Der Arztbesuch dauert normalerweise etwa 15 Minuten.

The doctor's visit usually lasts about 15 minutes.

die Blutabnahme [noun]

blood draw

Ex: Die Blutabnahme war schmerzlos.

The blood draw was painless.

die Blutuntersuchung [noun]

blood test

Ex: Eine Blutuntersuchung hilft bei der Diagnose.

A blood test helps with the diagnosis.

die Operation [noun]

operation

Ex: Nach der Operation braucht der Patient Ruhe.

After the operation, the patient needs rest.

die Narkose [noun]

anesthesia

Ex: Nach der Narkose wachte sie langsam auf.

After the anesthesia, she woke up slowly.

die Naht [noun]

stitch

Ex: Die Wunde heilt gut dank der Naht.

The wound heals well thanks to the stitch.

der Facharzt [noun]

specialist doctor

Ex: Der Facharzt hat viele Jahre Erfahrung.

The specialist doctor has many years of experience.

die Sprechstunde [noun]

consultation hours

Ex: In der Sprechstunde beantwortet der Arzt alle Fragen.

During the consultation hours, the doctor answers all questions.

der Zahnarzt [noun]

dentist

Ex: Der Zahnarzt behandelt Karies und Zahnfleischprobleme.

The dentist treats cavities and gum problems.

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