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English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10C in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "suffocate", "swollen", "scald", etc.

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English Result - Upper-intermediate
injury
[noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: The soldier received an award for bravery after an injury in battle .
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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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swollen
[Adjective]

(of a part of the body) unusually large, particularly because of an injury or illness

Ex: David 's swollen face was a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting .
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ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He sprained his ankle during the basketball game .
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broken
[Adjective]

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

Ex: She looked at the broken vase , saddened by the broken pieces on the ground .
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wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The watch fit perfectly around her slender wrist.
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bee sting
[noun]

a painful mark on the skin caused by the sting of a bee

Ex: He tried to remain calm after the bee sting, knowing that he was n’t allergic .
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wasp
[noun]

a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors

Ex: The wasp's buzzing drone filled the air as it hovered near a patch of fallen fruit , searching for sweet nectar to feed on .
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jellyfish
[noun]

a sea creature that has a bell-shaped body, which is gelatinous and transparent, long thin tentacles and a poisonous sting

Ex: Scientists study jellyfish to understand their unique biology and potential medical applications .
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to sting
[Verb]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .
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ant
[noun]

a small insect that lives in a colony

Ex: Ants play a crucial role in the ecosystem by aerating the soil and controlling pests .
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snake
[noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: The snake shed its old skin to grow a new one .
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a small, raised mark on the skin caused by the bite of a mosquito, often accompanied by itching and swelling

Ex: After camping in the woods , they all had mosquito bites on their legs .
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bruised
[Adjective]

(of body parts) having a discolored mark due to broken blood vessels, typically caused by an injury or pressure

Ex: The boxer's face was bruised and swollen after the intense match.
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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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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 struggle for breathing due to the lack or reduced amount of oxygen

Ex: The confined space made him suffocate, struggling for each breath .
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to scald
[Verb]

to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam

Ex: The pot of soup tipped over , scalding anyone in its path .
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to heal
[Verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: Patients have recently healed after undergoing medical procedures .
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to faint
[Verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: Last night , he unexpectedly fainted during the scary movie .
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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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plaster
[noun]

a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

Ex: After the injection , the nurse placed a small plaster on his arm .
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antiseptic
[Adjective]

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

Ex: Antiseptic sprays are handy for disinfecting small cuts and grazes .
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cream
[noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: Whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch for a slice of homemade pumpkin pie.
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stitch
[noun]

a loop, thread, etc. that physicians use in order to sew the edges of a wound together

Ex: He had to go back to the hospital to have his stitches removed after the surgery .
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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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sprained
[Adjective]

(of a joint) injured by the overstretching or tearing of the tissue

Ex: The sprained ligament took several weeks to fully heal.
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to choke
[Verb]

to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions

Ex: Feeling a lump in her throat , she struggled not to choke as she addressed the audience .
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to burn
[Verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The dry leaves in the yard easily burned when a small flame touched them .
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English Result - Upper-intermediate
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