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Words for Academic IELTS - Lesson 2
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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operation
[noun]
a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ
to treat
[verb]
to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better
acupuncture
[noun]
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
to bandage
[verb]
to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection
to consult
[verb]
to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something
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
sample
[noun]
a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment
admission
[noun]
the permission given to someone to become a student of a school, enter an organization, etc.
to diagnose
[verb]
to find out the cause of a problem or what disease a person has by examining the symptoms
to discharge
[verb]
(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus
nose job
[noun]
a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive
paramedic
[noun]
a trained individual who gives medical aid to people in emergency before taking them to the hospital
psychiatrist
[noun]
a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders
to vaccinate
[verb]
to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases
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