Top Notch 3A - Unit 2 - Lesson 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 4 in the Top Notch 3A coursebook, such as "nasal spray", "medication", "ointment", etc.

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medication [noun]

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

Ex: Some medications can have side effects , so read the instructions carefully

painkiller [noun]

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

Ex: He reached for an over-the-counter painkiller to alleviate his muscle pain from the workout .

cold [noun]

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

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tablet [noun]

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

Ex: These tablets should be stored in a cool , dry place .

nasal spray [noun]

liquid medication sprayed into the nose with the use of a special device

Ex: She sprayed the nasal spray into each nostril as instructed .

decongestant [noun]

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

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eye drops [noun]

liquid medication dropped into the eye with the use of a special device that releases one drop at a time

Ex: He applied the eye drops gently into each eye .

antihistamine [noun]

a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

Ex: The doctor recommended an antihistamine for his seasonal allergies .

cough medicine [noun]

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

Ex: Cough medicine can help reduce coughing at night .

antibiotic [noun]

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

antacid [noun]

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

Ex: The doctor suggested taking an antacid after meals to reduce stomach discomfort .

ointment [noun]

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

Ex: The athlete applied a muscle-relaxing ointment to alleviate soreness after the intense workout .

vitamin [noun]

a substance the body needs to stay healthy, often taken as a pill

Ex: He takes a vitamin for extra energy .