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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL - Healthcare and Medicine
Here you will learn some English words about healthcare and medicine, such as "revive", "heal", "treatment", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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medication
[noun]
something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain
to rehabilitate
[verb]
to help someone to restore to a healthy and independent state after a period of imprisonment, addiction, illness, etc.
vaccine
[noun]
a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases
vaccination
[noun]
the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease
quarantine
[noun]
a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe
to isolate
[verb]
to keep a person or an animal apart to stop a contagious illness from spreading
resistance
[noun]
the ability of someone or something that keeps them from being affected by something
practice
[noun]
the work of a doctor, lawyer, or dentist; the place where such people work
prescription
[noun]
the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed
antibiotic
[noun]
a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin
first aid
[noun]
a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital
intensive care
[noun]
special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill
self-care
[noun]
the action of taking care of oneself by exercising, eating good food, and sleeping well to improve or maintain health
physical therapy
[noun]
a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs
conventional
[adjective]
(of medical care) treating diseases based on modern science, using drugs, surgery, etc.
traditional medicine
[noun]
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
alternative medicine
[noun]
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
acupuncture
[noun]
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
antidepressant
[noun]
a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious
insurance
[noun]
the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss
hygiene
[noun]
the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean
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