antiseptic
[noun]
a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria
Ex:
C1 Level Wordlist - Health
Here you will learn some English words about health, such as "abortion", "crutch", "remedy", etc. prepared for C1 learners.
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abortion
[noun]
the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages
Ex:
The
new
law
restricts
access
to
abortion
services
,
leading
to
protests
and
legal
challenges
.
anesthetic
[noun]
a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered
Ex:
blood type
[noun]
any of the types into which human blood is divided
Ex:
Blood type
O
is
known as
the
universal donor
because
it
can
be
given
to
recipients
of
any
blood type
.
thermometer
[noun]
a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature
Ex:
The
meteorologist
used
a
thermometer
to
measure
the
air
temperature
outside
the
weather station
.
crutch
[noun]
one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand
Ex:
She
learned
how
to
use
crutches
efficiently
,
navigating
stairs
and
uneven
surfaces
with
ease
.
healing
[noun]
the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness
Ex:
The
doctor
was
impressed
by
the
rapid
healing
of
the
surgical
wound
.
hospitalization
[noun]
the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment
Ex:
Preoperative
paperwork
required
the
patient
's
consent
before
hospitalization
for
the
scheduled
surgery
.
informed consent
[noun]
permission given by a patient to receive a particular treatment, informed of all the possible consequences and risks
Ex:
The
lawyer
emphasized
the
importance
of
obtaining
informed consent
before
proceeding
with
any
legal action
on behalf of
the
client
.
injection
[noun]
the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe
Ex:
Insulin
injections
are
necessary
for
people
with
diabetes
to
manage
their
blood sugar
levels
.
placebo
[noun]
a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not
Ex:
Some
patients
reported
feeling
better
after
taking
the
placebo
,
highlighting
the
power
of
the
mind
in
healing
.
remedy
[noun]
a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe
Ex:
Natural
remedies
like
acupuncture
and
massage
therapy
are
gaining
popularity
as
alternatives
to
traditional medicine
.
specimen
[noun]
a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination
Ex:
nose job
[noun]
a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive
Ex:
He
consulted
with
a
plastic surgeon
to
discuss
the
details
of
his
upcoming
nose job
procedure
.
caregiver
[noun]
someone who looks after a child or an old, sick, or disabled person at home
Ex:
The
caregiver
assisted
the
patient
with
daily
tasks
such as
bathing
and
dressing
.
stamina
[noun]
the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time
Ex:
Yoga
and
meditation
can
help
improve
mental
stamina
and
focus
.
trauma
[noun]
a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time
Ex:
Childhood
trauma
can
have
long-lasting
effects
on
a
person
's
mental
and
emotional
well-being
.
breakdown
[noun]
a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life
Ex:
The
financial
strain
of
mounting
debts
led
to
a
psychological
breakdown
for
the
family
.
to administer
[verb]
to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.
Ex:
The
paramedics
arrived
promptly
and
administered
an
injection
to
stabilize
the
injured
man
.
to cleanse
[verb]
to completely clean something, particularly the skin
Ex:
The
herbal tea
is
believed
to
have
properties
that
help
cleanse
the
digestive system
.
to diagnose
[verb]
to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms
Ex:
Veterinarians
use
their
expertise
to
diagnose
illnesses
in
animals
.
to vaccinate
[verb]
to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases
Ex:
Public
health
campaigns
aim
to
educate
communities
about
the
importance
of
vaccinating
against
contagious diseases
.
to admit
[verb]
(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment
Ex:
She
was
admitted
to
the
surgical
ward
for
an
elective
procedure
the following
morning
.
to discharge
[verb]
(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus
Ex:
The
surgeon
made
an
incision
to
allow
the
infected
area
to
discharge
the
built-up
pus
.
to immunize
[verb]
to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination
Ex:
The
government
launched
a
campaign
to
immunize
the
population
against
a
recent
outbreak
of
a
contagious
illness
.
to stitch
[verb]
to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle
Ex:
She
carefully
stitched
the
gash
on
her
forehead
to
minimize
scarring
.
to revive
[verb]
to make a person become conscious again
Ex:
They
tried
to
revive
him
with
cold water
splashed
on
his
face
after
he
fainted
from
heat exhaustion
.
to soothe
[verb]
to reduce the severity of a pain
Ex:
He
applied
aloe vera
to
soothe
the
sunburn
on
his
skin
.
dumb
[adjective]
unable to speak
Ex:
The
injury
to
his
vocal cords
rendered
him
temporarily
dumb
until
they
healed
.
deaf
[adjective]
partly or completely unable to hear
Ex:
The
deaf
community
advocates
for
greater
accessibility
and
inclusion
in
society
.
hygiene
[noun]
the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean
Ex:
The
restaurant
maintains
strict
hygiene
standards
to
ensure
food
safety
.
to glow
[verb]
(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising
Ex:
After
a
refreshing
morning
run
,
his
face
glowed
with
energy
and
readiness
to
tackle
the
day
ahead
.
blues
[noun]
a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary
Ex:
He
tried
taking
a
walk
to
shake off
the
blues
.
consciousness
[noun]
the state or quality of being awake and capable of perception, thought, and response
Ex:
His
consciousness
gradually
returned
after
the
anesthesia
wore off
.