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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

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .
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medicine
[noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

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medical
[Adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

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positive
[Adjective]

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

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negative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mammogram negative findings , providing reassurance to the patient about her breast health .
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drug
[noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

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aspirin
[noun]

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

Ex: Aspirin is often used to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold .
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a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

Ex: She kept first-aid kit in her car for emergencies .
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bandage
[noun]

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

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Band-Aid
[noun]

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

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shot
[noun]

an act of a drug injection to the body

Ex: After shot, he felt a little dizzy .
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to bleed
[Verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

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to suffer
[Verb]

to have an illness or disease

Ex: The elderly suffered from arthritis , finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes .
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painful
[Adjective]

making one experience pain

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the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

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

Ex: They performed a test to examine the tissue for abnormalities .
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operation
[noun]

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

Ex: Prior to operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .
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to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ

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

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

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

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to cure
[Verb]

to make someone regain their health

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to heal
[Verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: Patients have healed after undergoing medical procedures .
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mental
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Mental clarity is essential for making important decisions under pressure .
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to spread
[Verb]

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

Ex: The use of spread to remote areas , allowing people to receive news faster .
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symptom
[noun]

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

Ex: She visited the doctor because of severe headaches , symptom she could n't ignore .
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to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

Ex: With proper treatment , many people recover from mental health challenges .
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care
[noun]

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

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

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

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to weigh
[Verb]

to have a specific weight

Ex: The weighs five kilograms , making it a heavy shipment .
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poison
[noun]

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

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

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