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B1 Level Wordlist - Health and Sickness

Here you will learn some English words about health and sickness, such as "medicine", "healthcare", "drug", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
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welfare
welfare
[noun]

the state of being healthy, happy, and prosperous

Ex: The school is concerned with the welfare of its students. 
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The doctor prescribed medicine for her cough. 
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medical
medical
[Adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: She pursued a career in the medical field to help others improve their health. 
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists

Ex: The positive result of the pregnancy test confirmed her suspicions. 
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negative
negative
[Adjective]

(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition

Ex: The doctor informed her that the blood test came back negative for any signs of infection. 
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drug
drug
[noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Ex: Drugs prescribed by doctors play a crucial role in treating various medical conditions, from antibiotics for infections to painkillers for managing discomfort. 
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aspirin
aspirin
[noun]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

Ex: She took two aspirin tablets to relieve her headache. 
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antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection. 
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capsule
capsule
[noun]

a type of small, rounded drug that has medicine inside, which when swallowed releases its medical substance

Ex: The doctor advised taking one capsule twice daily with water. 
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first-aid kit

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

Ex: Always carry a first-aid kit when hiking in remote areas. 
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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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Band-Aid
Band-Aid
[noun]

a small sticky strip used to cover and protect an injuriy, typically a cut

Ex: He carefully applied a Band-Aid to his finger after nicking it while chopping vegetables. 
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shot
shot
[noun]

an act of a drug injection to the body

Ex: He received a shot to manage his pain. 
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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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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to have an illness or disease

Ex: The child suffered from a high fever and cough, prompting his parents to take him to the doctor. 
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painful
painful
[Adjective]

making one experience pain

Ex: The painful cut on his hand required immediate attention. 
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examination

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Ex: The mechanic's examination of the engine revealed several problems. 
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test
test
[noun]

a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues

Ex: The doctor scheduled a blood test to check for any infections. 
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operation
operation
[noun]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

Ex: The doctor explained the details of the operation to ensure the patient understood the procedure. 
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to operate

to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ

Ex: The surgeon needed to operate immediately to remove the patient's appendix. 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: First aid is administered to treat minor injuries and wounds. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
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to cure
to cure
[Verb]

to make someone regain their health

Ex: Antibiotics are often prescribed to cure bacterial infections. 
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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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mental
mental
[Adjective]

relating to the health or state of the mind, including aspects of emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being

Ex: Regular exercise can have positive effects on both physical and mental health. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 
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symptom
symptom
[noun]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

Ex: A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection. 
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to recover

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

Ex: After a week of rest, she started to recover from the flu. 
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recovery
recovery
[noun]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

Ex: He required several weeks of recovery after the operation. 
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prescription

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

Ex: The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics. 
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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 care for

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

Ex: The nurse cares for elderly patients at the hospital. 
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first aid
first aid
[noun]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

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checkup
checkup
[noun]

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

Ex: She scheduled her annual checkup to ensure she was in good health. 
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to have a specific weight

Ex: The baby elephant weighs over 200 pounds. 
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poison
poison
[noun]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

Ex: The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system. 
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to [catch] (a|) cold

to get sick with a virus that causes a runny nose, cough, and sore throat

Ex: I felt terrible yesterday; I caught cold after getting soaked in the rain. 
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