Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Medicine

Here you will learn some English words about medicine, such as "examine", "implant", "immunize", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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to examine [verb]

to look at something or someone carefully to find potential issues

Ex: The technician will examine the computer system to check for any issues .

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 .

to reject [verb]

to show an immune response and not accept a new organ in the body

Ex: The body 's immune system has the potential to reject a foreign organ if it is not properly matched .

to treat [verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries .

acupuncture [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor recommended acupuncture as an alternative to medication .

to bandage [verb]

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

Ex: He decided to bandage the scraped knee before continuing with outdoor activities .

attendant [noun]

a person who provides assistance, often in a healthcare or service setting, such as a hospital or clinic

Ex: The attendant in the ER guided patients to the appropriate rooms for treatment .

to consult [verb]

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

Ex: I consulted with my friends before making a decision about which college to attend .

first aid [noun]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

to implant [verb]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

Ex: The doctor recommended implanting a stent to improve blood flow through the narrowed artery .

medical [adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations .

mental health [noun]

the well-being of a person's mind

Ex: Mental health assessments are important for diagnosing and treating conditions like depression and bipolar disorder .

procedure [noun]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

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sample [noun]

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

Ex: The doctor requested a urine sample to check for signs of infection .

specialist [noun]

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

Ex: The specialist provided detailed advice on managing the rare disease based on their extensive research .

transplant [noun]

a tissue or organ that is removed from a body and put into another

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abortion [noun]

the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently, occurring naturally

Ex: Doctors counseled the couple following the diagnosis of inevitable abortion .

admission [noun]

the permission given to someone to become a student of a school, enter an organization, etc.

Ex: He was thrilled to receive admission to his top-choice graduate school after months of hard work on his application .

to diagnose [verb]

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

Ex: Veterinarians use their expertise to diagnose illnesses in animals .

to discharge [verb]

(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus

Ex: The surgeon made an incision to allow the infected area to discharge the built-up pus .

hospitalization [noun]

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

Ex: Preoperative paperwork required the patient 's consent before hospitalization for the scheduled surgery .

to immunize [verb]

to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination

Ex: The government launched a campaign to immunize the population against a recent outbreak of a contagious illness .

nose job [noun]

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

Ex: He consulted with a plastic surgeon to discuss the details of his upcoming nose job procedure .

paramedic [noun]

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

Ex: Paramedics play a crucial role in responding to medical emergencies and saving lives .

physician [noun]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

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psychiatrist [noun]

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

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to soothe [verb]

to reduce the severity of a pain

Ex: He applied aloe vera to soothe the sunburn on his skin .

to stitch [verb]

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

Ex: She carefully stitched the gash on her forehead to minimize scarring .

to vaccinate [verb]

to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases

Ex: Public health campaigns aim to educate communities about the importance of vaccinating against contagious diseases .

ward [noun]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

Ex: The elderly patients were moved to a different ward designed for their specific care needs .

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