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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Medicine

Here, you will learn some English words related to Medicine that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
drug
drug
[noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry continually researches and develops new drugs to address emerging health challenges and improve patient outcomes .
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prescription

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

Ex: The prescription clearly states the dosage and frequency .
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pill
pill
[noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: You should not take this pill on an empty stomach .
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tablet
tablet
[noun]

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

Ex: Tablets often come in blister packs for easy use .
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capsule
capsule
[noun]

a type of small, rounded drug that has medicine inside, which when swallowed releases its medical substance

Ex: Time-release capsules slowly release medication over hours .
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vaccine
vaccine
[noun]

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

Ex: The annual flu vaccine is recommended for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children .
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injection
injection
[noun]

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

Ex: The athlete received a pain-relieving injection before the game to manage a recurring injury .
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blood pressure

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

Ex: Stress can significantly affect blood pressure, causing it to rise temporarily during tense situations .
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side effect

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

Ex: Although the pain reliever worked well for her headaches , she decided to stop taking it due to the unpleasant side effects that interfered with her daily activities .
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remedy
remedy
[noun]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

Ex: The herbalist suggested a remedy made from chamomile and lavender to promote relaxation and sleep .
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treatment
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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clinic
clinic
[noun]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

Ex: They opened a free clinic in the community to provide healthcare services to underserved populations .
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pharmacy
pharmacy
[noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: They visited the pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication .
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operation
operation
[noun]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

Ex: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .
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painkiller

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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drops
drops
[noun]

a liquid medication that is administered in small quantities, typically using a dropper or similar device

Ex: Nasal decongestant drops should not be used for more than three days .
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