medicine
[noun]
the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases
bruise
[noun]
an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath
rash
[noun]
a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction
blister
[noun]
a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning
cut
[noun]
the act of dividing or separating something, typically with a knife or other sharp tool
throat infection
[noun]
an inflammation of the throat that is typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection
sprain
[noun]
a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles
arm
[noun]
one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers
flu
[noun]
influenza; an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain
food poisoning
[noun]
an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria
heart attack
[noun]
a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases
general practitioner
[noun]
a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area
psychiatrist
[noun]
a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders
simile
[noun]
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
(as) stubborn as a mule
[phrase]
used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action
(as) fit as a fiddle
[phrase]
used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition
(as) thin as a rake
[phrase]
used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way
(as) good as gold
[phrase]
used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child
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