Health and Sickness - Physical Healthcare and Recovery

Here you will learn some English words related to physical healthcare and recovery such as "healing", "curable", and "bedrest".

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all-clear [noun]

an indication or announcement that a situation is safe, free from danger, or no longer poses a threat

Ex: The security team issued the all-clear signal after ensuring the premises were secure .

bedrest [noun]

a medical treatment in which a person is required to stay in bed for a lengthy period to recover from an illness, injury, or medical procedure

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better [adjective]

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

Ex: I hope you get better soon !

care [noun]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

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to care for [verb]

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

Ex: The rescue team cares for injured wildlife before releasing them back into the wild .

to bounce back [verb]

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

Ex: After a tough year , the business bounced back with higher profits .

contact tracing [noun]

the process of trying to identify individuals who might have had close contact with an infected individual, particularly in order to treat or quarantine them

to convalesce [verb]

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

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to deep-clean [verb]

to clean something carefully and thoroughly to prevent the spread of infection and germs

deep-cleaning [noun]

the process of cleaning all parts of something thoroughly and with extreme care in order to prevent the spread of infection

to get over [verb]

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident .

to heal [verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: The injury is currently healing with the prescribed treatment .

healing [noun]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

Ex: The doctor was impressed by the rapid healing of the surgical wound .

herd immunity [noun]

a situation where enough people in a community are immune to a disease, making it less likely to spread

informed consent [noun]

permission given by a patient to receive a particular treatment, informed of all the possible consequences and risks

Ex: The lawyer emphasized the importance of obtaining informed consent before proceeding with any legal action on behalf of the client .

inoculation [noun]

the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

to inoculate [verb]

to boost the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

curable [adjective]

(of an illness or disease) capable of being successfully healed through medical treatment or therapy

Ex: Early detection is crucial for many curable diseases , as it allows for prompt treatment .

convalescence [noun]

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

Ex: The convalescence period was challenging , but with the support of her family and friends , she slowly returned to her daily activities .

remission [noun]

a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe

Ex: During remission , it 's crucial for patients to continue regular check-ups to monitor for any signs of the condition returning .

recuperative [adjective]

promoting one's health and strength after a period of injury or illness

recuperation [noun]

the gradual recovery through rest after sickness or injury

Ex: Her recuperation was slower than expected , but regular physical therapy sessions helped speed up her recovery .

recovery [noun]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

Ex: Recovery from the flu can take a few days .

to recover [verb]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

Ex: The patient is currently recovering after the surgery .

computed tomography [noun]

a medical test that uses special X-ray technology to create detailed pictures of the inside of a person's body

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