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Key Vocabulary for Injuries & First Aid
cut
cut
[noun]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

Ex: He had a deep cut on his hand from the broken glass. 
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opening
opening
[noun]

an empty or unobstructed space in or between things

Ex: Light shone through an opening in the wall. 
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skin
skin
[noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter. 
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to happen
to happen
[Verb]

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year. 
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sharp
sharp
[Adjective]

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

Ex: The hunter's arrowhead was sharp, designed for clean and efficient kills. 
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to touch
to touch
[Verb]

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

Ex: Please don't touch the fragile glass display. 
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knife
knife
[noun]

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

Ex: He carefully peeled the apple with a sharp knife. 
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paper
paper
[noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: She wrote a letter on a piece of paper and mailed it to her friend. 
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rock
rock
[noun]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Ex: She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach. 
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fall
fall
[noun]

a sudden loss of balance resulting in dropping to the ground

Ex: She took a fall on the icy sidewalk. 
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anyone
anyone
[pronoun]

used for referring to a person when who that person is does not matter

Ex: Is anyone available to help with the project? 
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: I always wash my hands before eating. 
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: He washed his hands to keep them clean. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Seeking therapy can help improve mental health. 
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to remove
to remove
[Verb]

to take something away from a position

Ex: The surgeon will carefully remove the tumor during the operation. 
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

unwanted or messy substances, such as dust, mud, or grime

Ex: The floor was covered in dirt after the rain. 
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germ
germ
[noun]

a small living organism that causes disease or infection

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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

cautiously and attentively, so as to avoid harm, danger, or mistakes

Ex: He carefully stepped over the icy patch. 
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to heal
to heal
[Verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: Over time, a wound may heal and gradually close. 
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dirty
dirty
[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: He had a dirty face after playing in the mud. 
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bandage
bandage
[noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: She wrapped a bandage around the cut on her finger to protect it from infection. 
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plaster
plaster
[noun]

a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

Ex: She put a plaster on her finger after cutting it while cooking. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Ex: She keeps her room tidy. 
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents. 
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wet
wet
[Adjective]

still moist and not dry

Ex: The artist avoided touching the canvas because the paint was still wet. 
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a few
a few
[determiner]

used to indicate a small number of items, people, or things

Ex: I have a few books to return to the library. 
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to close
to close
[Verb]

to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object

Ex: With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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pain
pain
[noun]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

Ex: I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe. 
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better
better
[Adjective]

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

Ex: After using the medicine, I felt much better. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

(of cuts, wounds, etc.) extending far beneath the surface of the skin, often reaching multiple layers of tissue

Ex: The surgeon carefully treated the deep wound to prevent infection. 
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to bleed
to bleed
[Verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: The paper cut on her finger began to bleed after she accidentally touched it. 
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person
person
[noun]

one human

Ex: As a responsible person, it is important to be mindful of our impact on the environment. 
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to see
to see
[Verb]

to have a meeting with a specialist for advice, examination, etc.

Ex: I have an appointment to see the dentist next week. 
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right
right
[Adjective]

proper for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: She wore the right clothes for the interview. 
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: There are several ways to solve this equation. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: Be careful when crossing the street. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: The carpenter used a hammer as his primary tool for driving nails. 
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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
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to [pay] attention

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

Ex: Please pay attention during the lecture to understand the material. 
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake. 
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item
item
[noun]

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

Ex: Please check each item off the list as you find it. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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everyday life

the normal and routine activities and experiences that happen each day to people

Ex: Cooking dinner and commuting to work are parts of everyday life for many people. 
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The recipe was simple, requiring only a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques. 
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care
care
[noun]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home received compassionate care from the dedicated staff members. 
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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation. 
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to prevent

to stop something from happening

Ex: Regular exercise can help prevent certain health issues. 
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