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

Ex: Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body .
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clinic
[noun]

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

Ex: They opened a free clinic in the community to provide healthcare services to underserved populations .
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ward
[noun]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

Ex: The hospital ’s emergency ward is equipped to handle urgent and critical cases .
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a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment

Ex: She called an ambulance when her husband collapsed at home and was taken to the nearest emergency room.
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ENT
[noun]

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

Ex: He was referred to an ENT for a thorough evaluation of his persistent sore throat .
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pharmacy
[noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: They visited the pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication .
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inpatient
[noun]

a patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment

Ex: They scheduled regular check-ups for the inpatient to track progress and adjust treatment .
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a patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward

Ex: The hospital’s outpatient department handles routine check-ups and follow-ups.
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the well-being of a person's mind

Ex: He attended therapy sessions to address his mental health concerns and improve his well-being .
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phobia
[noun]

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

Ex: She has a phobia of spiders and feels extremely anxious whenever she sees one .
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a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

Ex: The specialist’s office is located in the city ’s medical district .
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a dentist who specializes in the correction, etc. of the position of teeth

Ex: The orthodontist's office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to create customized braces and aligners .
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paramedic
[noun]

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

Ex: The ambulance crew includes paramedics who are trained to handle a wide range of medical emergencies .
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a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

Ex: The new parents were relieved to find a pediatrician who was both knowledgeable and compassionate .
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surgeon
[noun]

a doctor who performs medical operation

Ex: The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the operation to the patient before proceeding .
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a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive

Ex: She was pleased with the results of the plastic surgeon’s work , which achieved both her aesthetic and functional goals .
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therapist
[noun]

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

Ex: The therapist provided guidance on handling grief after the loss of a loved one .
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procedure
[noun]

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

Ex: The hospital's operating room is equipped with advanced technology to facilitate complex surgical procedures.
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the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

Ex: The insurance policy offers protection against financial losses due to unexpected events .
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a tissue or organ that is removed from a body and put into another

Ex: He waited for several years on the transplant list before receiving a compatible donor organ .
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surgery
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a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

Ex: They scheduled the surgery for next week , following all necessary pre-operative tests .
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dose
[noun]

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

Ex: They calculated the dose based on the patient ’s weight and medical condition .
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a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

Ex: He relied on a painkiller to cope with chronic pain from his condition .
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therapy
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the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

Ex: She began therapy to address her anxiety and improve her emotional well-being .
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X-ray
[noun]

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

Ex: The radiologist reviewed the X-ray images to diagnose the cause of the patient’s chronic pain.
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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: A breathing apparatus is essential for workers in industrial settings where air quality may be compromised .
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clinical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Clinical psychologists offer therapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
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to start experiencing symptoms of an illness

Ex: He came down with a stomach virus and experienced nausea and vomiting .
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to heal
[Verb]

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

Ex: She used herbal remedies to heal her cold more naturally .
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to get in bed for sleeping

Ex: The children were so tired after playing outside that they were eager hit the hay as soon as the sun set .
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to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon suggested implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .
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to inject
[Verb]

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

Ex: In the emergency room , they injected the patient with fluids to stabilize his condition .
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to lose consciousness

Ex: She hit her head against the shelf and passed out instantly .
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to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

Ex: A good night 's sleep will relieve fatigue and improve overall well-being .
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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 doctor scanned the patient 's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs .
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to shower
[Verb]

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

Ex: The athletes showered quickly after the game to freshen up .
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