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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Medicine

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection. 
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diagnosis
diagnosis
[noun]

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

Ex: The doctor provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the test results. 
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prognosis
prognosis
[noun]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment. 
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bandage
bandage
[noun]

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

Ex: She wrapped a bandage around the cut on her finger to protect it from infection. 
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pharmacology

the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms

Ex: Pharmacology explores the interactions between drugs and the human body. 
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serum
serum
[noun]

the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins

Ex: The doctor ordered a blood test to analyze the patient's serum levels. 
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dosage
dosage
[noun]

a prescribed amount of medicine that is taken regularly

Ex: The doctor adjusted the dosage to better manage her condition. 
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toxicology

the branch of pharmacology that focuses on the harmful effects of chemical, biological, and physical agents on people, animals, and the environment

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X-ray
X-ray
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm. 
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toxicity
toxicity
[noun]

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

Ex: The toxicity of the chemical spill contaminated the nearby water supply, posing a threat to aquatic life. 
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magnetic resonance imaging

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

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CT scan
CT scan
[noun]

a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine

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posology
posology
[noun]

the branch of pharmacology focusing on the dosages of medicines and drugs

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geriatrics

the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in geriatrics because of her passion for working with older adults. 
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syphilology

the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis

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barbiturate

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

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beta blocker

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

Ex: The doctor prescribed a beta blocker to manage the patient's high blood pressure. 
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placebo
placebo
[noun]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

Ex: In the clinical trial, half of the participants received the experimental drug while the other half received a placebo. 
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acupuncture

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

Ex: She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain. 
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