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

the state of being healthy, happy, and prosperous

Ex: Mental health is a key aspect of overall welfare.
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.
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medical
medical
[Adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: The pharmaceutical company conducts research to develop new medical treatments for diseases .
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The test results were positive, indicating high levels of cholesterol .
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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 mammogram revealed negative findings , providing reassurance to the patient about her breast health .
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drug
drug
[noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry continually researches and develops new drugs to address emerging health challenges and improve patient outcomes .
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aspirin
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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antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Ex: The pharmacy stocked several types of antibiotics.
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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: Time-release capsules slowly release medication over hours .
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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: She kept a first-aid kit in her car for emergencies .
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bandage
bandage
[noun]

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

Ex: After the injury , the doctor instructed him to change the bandage daily to ensure proper healing .
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Band-Aid
Band-Aid
[noun]

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

Ex: She reached into her purse and pulled out a Band-Aid, offering it to her coworker who had just gotten a paper cut .
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shot
shot
[noun]

an act of a drug injection to the body

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

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: Last week , I accidentally cut my finger , and it bled for a while .
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to have an illness or disease

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

making one experience pain

Ex: He received a painful knock on the head during the game .
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examination

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Ex: The scientist conducted an examination of the samples to detect any contaminants .
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test
test
[noun]

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

Ex: They performed a biopsy test to examine the tissue for abnormalities .
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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: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .
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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 medical team prepared to operate on the patient to transplant a kidney.
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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: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions .
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

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

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .
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to cure
to cure
[Verb]

to make someone regain their health

Ex: If the clinical trial is successful , the treatment will likely cure the disease .
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to heal
to heal
[Verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: Patients have recently healed after undergoing medical procedures .
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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: He took a mental health day off work to rest and recharge.
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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 use of radios spread to remote areas , allowing people to receive news faster .
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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: She visited the doctor because of severe headaches , a symptom she could n't ignore .
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to recover

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

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

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

Ex: The patient 's recovery was slower than expected .
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prescription

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

Ex: The prescription clearly states the dosage and frequency .
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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 hospital provides compassionate care to all patients , ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met .
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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 carefully cared for the elderly patient in 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: During the checkup, the physician conducted various tests to evaluate her health .
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to have a specific weight

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

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

Ex: The bottle was clearly labeled as containing a dangerous poison.
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to [catch] (a|) cold

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

Ex: He caught a bad cold and had to stay home from work.
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