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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drug [noun]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Ex: Herbal remedies , derived from plants , have been used for centuries as natural drugs to address a wide range of health issues , though their efficacy and safety can vary .

prescription [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor wrote a prescription for painkillers after the surgery .

pill [noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet .

tablet [noun]

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

Ex: These tablets should be stored in a cool , dry place .

capsule [noun]

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

Ex: The antibiotic capsule must not be crushed or chewed .

vaccine [noun]

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

Ex: Health officials recommended getting a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the spread of the virus .

injection [noun]

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 .

blood pressure [noun]

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

Ex: Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage blood pressure levels effectively .

side effect [noun]

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

Ex: After taking the antibiotic , he experienced a mild side effect in the form of an upset stomach , prompting him to call his healthcare provider for advice .

remedy [noun]

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

Ex: Natural remedies like acupuncture and massage therapy are gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional medicine .

treatment [noun]

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 .

clinic [noun]

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

Ex: He attends physical therapy sessions at the sports clinic to rehabilitate his knee injury .

pharmacy [noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations .

operation [noun]

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

Ex: He underwent a successful operation to remove the appendix , and he was discharged the following day .

painkiller [noun]

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 .

drops [noun]

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
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