primary health care
[noun]
the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor
Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Healthcare and Medicine
Here you will learn some English words about healthcare and medicine, such as "immunize", "aseptic", "pediatrics", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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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
.
to tranquilize
[verb]
to make a person or animal calm or unconscious using drugs, like sedatives
Ex:
inoculation
[noun]
the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination
to quarantine
[verb]
to isolate a person or animal for a specific period due to illness, suspicion of illness, or to prevent the potential spread of a disease
Ex:
The
health
authorities
quarantined
the
passengers
of
the
cruise ship
after
several
cases
of
norovirus
were
reported
onboard
.
lozenge
[noun]
a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth
Ex:
He
let
the
lozenge
dissolve
under
his
tongue
.
ointment
[noun]
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
Ex:
The
athlete
applied
a
muscle-relaxing
ointment
to
alleviate
soreness
after
the
intense
workout
.
antiseptic
[noun]
a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria
Ex:
aseptic
[adjective]
preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens
Ex:
Aseptic
packaging
keeps
food
safe
for longer
periods
.
morphine
[noun]
a narcotic drug that is extracted from opium and is medicinally used to relieve pain
salve
[noun]
any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it
radiotherapy
[noun]
the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation
occupational therapy
[noun]
the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities
pediatrics
[noun]
the branch of medicine that is concerned with children and their conditions
Ex:
She
specialized
in
pediatrics
and
worked
primarily
with
young
patients
.
orthopedics
[noun]
the branch of medicine that is concerned with bones and muscles, and their diseases and injuries
Ex:
With
the
rise
in
sports-related
injuries
,
there
's
been
a
growing
demand
for
specialists
in
orthopedics
.
gynecology
[noun]
the branch of medicine that is concerned with diseases that are specific to women, especially those that affect their reproductive organs
Ex:
The
medical school
offers
a
specialized
course
in
gynecology
for
aspiring
doctors
.
geriatrics
[noun]
the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people
Ex:
Geriatrics
includes
both
the
prevention
and
treatment
of
age-related
diseases
.
acupressure
[noun]
an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
Ex:
complementary medicine
[noun]
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
curettage
[noun]
an operation in which small sharp tools are used to remove material from inside the uterus or another body part
biopsy
[noun]
the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition
Ex:
The
results
of
the
skin
biopsy
revealed
abnormal
cells
,
prompting
further
tests
to
diagnose
melanoma
.
diagnostic
[adjective]
related to identifying or determining the presence of an illness or problem by analyzing various symptoms or signs
Ex:
The
laboratory
performed
diagnostic
screenings
to
detect
abnormalities
in
the
blood
sample
.
prognosis
[noun]
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness
Ex:
The
prognosis
for
patients
with
untreated
tuberculosis
can
be
poor
if
the
infection
spreads
to
vital organs
.