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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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Words Related to Health and Sickness
all-clear
all-clear
[noun]

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

Ex: The medical tests came back negative, giving the patient the all-clear. 
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bedrest
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

Ex: After her surgery, the doctor prescribed two weeks of bedrest to ensure proper healing. 
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better
better
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After using the medicine, I felt much better. 
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care
care
[noun]

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

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home received compassionate care from the dedicated staff members. 
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to care for

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

Ex: The nurse cares for elderly patients at the hospital. 
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to bounce back

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

Ex: The athlete bounced back after a long injury, surprising everyone. 
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contact tracing

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

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to convalesce

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

Ex: After her surgery, she went to her parents' home to convalesce in a peaceful and supportive environment. 
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to deep-clean

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

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deep-cleaning

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

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to get over

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

Ex: It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely. 
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to heal
to heal
[Verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: Over time, a wound may heal and gradually close. 
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healing
healing
[noun]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

Ex: The healing of her broken arm took several weeks, but she eventually regained full mobility. 
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herd immunity

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

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informed consent

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

Ex: Before undergoing surgery, the patient signed a form indicating their informed consent after the surgeon explained the risks and benefits. 
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inoculation

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

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to inoculate

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

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curable
curable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Fortunately, her illness is curable with the right treatment and medication. 
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convalescence

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

Ex: After being discharged from the hospital, she spent her convalescence at home, gradually regaining her strength and mobility. 
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remission
remission
[noun]

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

Ex: After several rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission, and the patient began to regain strength and energy. 
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recuperative
recuperative
[Adjective]

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

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recuperation

the gradual recovery through rest after sickness or injury

Ex: After his surgery, he spent several weeks in recuperation, gradually regaining his strength and mobility. 
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recovery
recovery
[noun]

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

Ex: He required several weeks of recovery after the operation. 
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to recover

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

Ex: After a week of rest, she started to recover from the flu. 
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computed tomography

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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