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B2 Level Wordlist - Health and Sickness

Here you will learn some English words about health and sickness, such as "acupuncture", "clinic", "inpatient ", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
acupuncture

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

Ex: She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain. 
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clinic
clinic
[noun]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

Ex: She visited the dental clinic for her routine check-up and cleaning. 
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ward
ward
[noun]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

Ex: The hospital’s pediatric ward is specifically for children who need medical care. 
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emergency room

a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment

Ex: He rushed to the emergency room after injuring his ankle during a soccer game. 
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ENT
ENT
[noun]

a field of medicine or a department in a hospital that deals with ear, nose, and throat problems or diseases

Ex: The ENT doctor recommended surgery to correct his persistent ear infections. 
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pharmacy
pharmacy
[noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage. 
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inpatient
inpatient
[noun]

a patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment

Ex: She was admitted as an inpatient to manage her condition more effectively under constant medical supervision. 
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outpatient

a patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward

Ex: The outpatient arrived at the clinic for a follow-up appointment after his surgery. 
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mental health

the well-being of a person's mind

Ex: They discussed strategies for improving mental health, such as mindfulness and regular exercise. 
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phobia
phobia
[noun]

an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal

Ex: The phobia of dogs she developed after a childhood incident affects her ability to interact with pets. 
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specialist

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

Ex: She consulted a dermatologist, a specialist in skin conditions, for her persistent rash. 
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orthodontist

a dentist who specializes in the correction, etc. of the position of teeth

Ex: She visited the orthodontist regularly to adjust her braces and track the progress of her teeth alignment. 
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paramedic
paramedic
[noun]

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

Ex: The paramedic arrived at the accident scene and immediately began assessing the injured. 
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pediatrician

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

Ex: She took her baby to the pediatrician for routine check-ups and vaccinations. 
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surgeon
surgeon
[noun]

a doctor who performs medical operation

Ex: The surgeon successfully completed the operation to remove the tumor from the patient’s abdomen. 
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plastic surgeon

a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive

Ex: She consulted a plastic surgeon for reconstructive surgery after an accident left her with facial injuries. 
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therapist
therapist
[noun]

a qualified person whose job is treating people's mental issues by talking with them instead of giving them drugs

Ex: She visited a therapist to work through her anxiety and stress management. 
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procedure
procedure
[noun]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

Ex: The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix. 
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protection

the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

Ex: The sunscreen provides protection from harmful UV rays during sun exposure. 
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transplant

a tissue or organ that is removed from a body and put into another

Ex: Despite some early complications, the transplant ultimately took, and she is now on the path to recovery. 
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surgery
surgery
[noun]

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

Ex: After the surgery, the patient received instructions on how to care for the surgical wound. 
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dose
dose
[noun]

a measured amount of drug or medicine that is taken at a given time

Ex: The doctor prescribed a dose of 500 milligrams of the medication to be taken twice daily. 
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painkiller

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

Ex: She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work. 
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therapy
therapy
[noun]

the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

Ex: The physical therapy helped him regain strength and mobility after the injury. 
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X-ray
X-ray
[noun]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

Ex: The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm. 
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breathing apparatus

a piece of equipment with a container that supplies oxygen to a person, used in places or situations in which it is difficult to breathe normally

Ex: The firefighter wore a breathing apparatus to enter the smoke-filled building and rescue trapped occupants. 
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clinical
clinical
[Adjective]

relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting

Ex: The doctor made a clinical diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms and medical history. 
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to come down with

to start experiencing symptoms of an illness

Ex: She came down with a severe case of the flu and had to stay home from work. 
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to heal
to heal
[Verb]

to cause a person or thing to return to a state of physical or emotional health

Ex: The medicine healed his sore throat, allowing him to speak without pain. 
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to [hit] the hay

to get in bed for sleeping

Ex: Hitting the sack can feel very good after a long hard day. 
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to implant

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

Ex: The surgeon successfully implanted a pacemaker to regulate the patient's heartbeat. 
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to inject
to inject
[Verb]

to insert a substance or material into the body, often through a needle

Ex: Veterinarians may inject animals with medications for various health purposes. 
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to pass out

to lose consciousness

Ex: It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out. 
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to relieve

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

Ex: Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday. 
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to scan
to scan
[Verb]

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist

Ex: The technician scanned the woman's abdomen to monitor the growth of the fetus. 
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to shower
to shower
[Verb]

to bathe under a continuous flow of water, typically for cleansing the body

Ex: She showers every morning before going to work. 
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