Insight - Elementary - Unit 7 - 7D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7D in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "bruise", "dizzy", "sore throat", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .

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

bandage [noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: In case of an emergency , it ’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound .
broken [adjective]

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

Ex:
leg [noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension .
burn [noun]

a change in skin color or condition caused by exposure to the sun's rays, resulting in a reddish or brownish appearance

Ex: Wearing a hat can help prevent getting a burn from prolonged sun exposure .
cold [noun]

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

Ex:
cough [noun]

the action of air coming out of our mouth with force

Ex: Her cough sounds worse than yesterday .
cut [noun]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

Ex: She got a small cut from the knife while cooking .
dizzy [adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: Low blood sugar levels can cause people with diabetes to feel dizzy and disoriented .
flu [noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: He has a high fever ; it might be the flu .
headache [noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: I ca n't concentrate on this report ; I 've got a terrible headache .

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

Ex: Insulin injections are necessary for people with diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels .
medicine [noun]

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

Ex: The field of medicine encompasses various specialties , including surgery , pediatrics , and psychiatry , each focusing on different aspects of patient care .

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 .
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: Keep a box of plasters in your first aid kit for emergencies .
sneeze [noun]

the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way

Ex: She could n't hold back the sneeze during the quiet moment .

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: He always gets a sore throat when the weather changes

a condition in which a person's nostrils are full and they have difficulty breathing through their nose

Ex: The doctor recommended using a nasal spray to relieve the blocked-up nose .
bruise [noun]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

Ex: She applied ice to the bruise on her leg to reduce swelling and alleviate some of the pain from the impact .

an illness that causes a runny nose and watery eyes, caused by dust from plants that come into the body through the air

Ex: Hay fever symptoms can be triggered by exposure to pollen from grasses , trees , or weeds .

the act or instance of blood flowing from the nose

Ex: She tried to stop the nosebleed by pinching her nostrils together .
ill [adjective]

not in a fine mental or physical state

Ex: Many students were ill with the flu , causing the school to close temporarily .
unwell [adjective]

not feeling physically or mentally healthy or fit

Ex: The employee was unwell and had to take a few days off work .
rash [noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Common types of rashes include eczema , contact dermatitis , heat rash , and viral rashes like measles or chickenpox .
shivery [adjective]

slightly trembling or shaking due to cold, illness, fear, etc.

Ex:
sick [adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: My father was so sick that he could n't even get out of bed .
sprained [adjective]

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

Ex: A sprained elbow can be very painful , especially when bending your arm .
high [adjective]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

Ex: The prices at the luxury boutique were quite high .

a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

Ex: Children often experience a rise in temperature during common illnesses , such as the flu or cold .

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: He could n't eat his ice cream because of his toothache .
weak [adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously .