Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A - Part 2 in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "treatment", "bandage", "nosebleed", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
stomach [noun]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

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thigh [noun]

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased her strong and toned thighs .
throat [noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: The baby giggled , producing adorable gurgling sounds from her throat .
thumb [noun]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

Ex: He pressed his thumb against the fingerprint scanner to unlock his phone .
toe [noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

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waist [noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress .
wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee .

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 .
cream [noun]

a thick, semi-solid substance used for moisturizing and soothing the skin

Ex: The cream provided instant relief for her sunburn .
dressing [noun]

a piece of fabric that covers a wound or sore

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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 .
X-ray [noun]

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

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accident [noun]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

Ex: The factory made rules to stop accidents and keep workers safe .
injury [noun]

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

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .
to bang [verb]

to accidentally hit or get hit by something that injures or damages a part of one's body

Ex: The child banged his toe against the bed frame , causing him to yelp in pain .
head [noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm .
to break [verb]

to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.

Ex: The tree branch broke during the heavy storm .
bone [noun]

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

Ex: The doctor confirmed that the broken bone would heal with time .

to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow, appear on the skin and cause discoloration

Ex: The clumsy dancer accidentally bruised her partner 's foot during the routine .
to burn [verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The forest burned for days , leaving behind a trail of destruction .
to cut [verb]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

Ex: I accidentally cut my finger while I was chopping vegetables .
to have [verb]

to suffer from a disease, injury, or pain

Ex: Despite getting vaccinated , he had a mild case of the flu .
injured [adjective]

physically harmed or wounded

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badly [adverb]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident .

the act or instance of blood flowing from the nose

Ex: She tried to stop the nosebleed by pinching her nostrils together .

an area of bruised skin surrounding the eye caused by a blow or injury

Ex: After the accident , the airbag deployed with such force that it gave the driver a black eye .

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

Ex: He accidentally sprained his knee while running .
to twist [verb]

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way

Ex: He twisted his wrist while trying to catch the falling bookshelf , sending a sharp pain shooting up his arm .