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Face2face - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "allergy", "operating theatre", "ward", etc.

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Face2face - Intermediate
allergy
allergy
[noun]

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

Ex: Her peanut allergy is so severe that even a small amount can trigger a serious reaction. 
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migraine
migraine
[noun]

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

Ex: She had to lie down in a dark room because of her migraine. 
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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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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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general practitioner

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

Ex: When she felt unwell, she made an appointment with her general practitioner to discuss her symptoms and receive a proper diagnosis. 
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prescription

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

Ex: The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics. 
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infection
infection
[noun]

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

Ex: He was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in his lungs. 
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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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asthma
asthma
[noun]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

Ex: Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. 
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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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operating theater

a room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed

Ex: The patient was taken to the operating theater for the procedure. 
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