Health: English Vocabulary List

a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered

"The dentist used an anesthetic before treatment"

"The dentist administered a local anesthetic so the patient would feel no pain during the procedure."

any of the types into which human blood is divided

"Doctors checked his blood type carefully"

"Before receiving a transfusion doctors must confirm that the donor's blood type matches the patient's."

one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand

"He walked slowly using a crutch"

"After breaking his leg he walked with crutches for nearly two months before healing completely."

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

"Her hospitalization lasted nearly two weeks"

"His hospitalization lasted three weeks because the infection required intravenous antibiotics and close monitoring."

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

"Patients must provide informed consent before surgery"

"Patients must sign an informed consent form before surgery acknowledging the risks involved."

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

"The nurse gave an injection."

"The doctor administered a painful injection to treat the severe infection in his arm."

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

"The placebo had no effect."

"During the clinical trial, some participants received the actual drug while others were given a placebo."

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

"This remedy helps my cold."

"Drinking warm tea with honey is a popular home remedy for soothing a sore throat."

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

"She considered getting a nose job someday"

"She saved money for two years to get a nose job because she disliked her profile."

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

"The physician prescribed new medication yesterday"

"The physician recommended losing weight and exercising more instead of prescribing medication."

someone who looks after a child or an old, sick, or disabled person at home

"The caregiver assisted the elderly man daily"

"The elderly woman's caregiver helps her bathe dress and take medications every day."

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

"Regular exercise improves physical stamina over time"

"Marathon runners need incredible stamina to keep running for over forty two kilometers."

to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases

"Parents vaccinate their children against many diseases."

"The government launched a campaign to vaccinate all children against measles and other preventable diseases."

to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination

"The vaccine immunizes you against the virus."

"The flu shot helps to immunize people against the most common strains of the influenza virus each year."

to reduce the severity of a pain

"Tea can soothe a sore throat."

"A warm cup of tea can help soothe a sore throat and make you feel more comfortable."

partly or completely unable to hear

"He is deaf."

"The deaf woman communicates using sign language and she reads lips to understand what people are saying to her."

capable of seeing unlike a blind person

"She is sighted."

"The sighted guide helped the blind man cross the busy street and navigate through the crowded train station safely."

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

"Use antiseptic on cuts."

"She cleaned the wound with antiseptic before bandaging it to prevent bacterial infection."

the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages

"The debate about abortion remains controversial"

"The debate about abortion rights remains highly controversial in many countries around the world."

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

"The thermometer showed that the child had a high fever."

"A thermometer is a calibrated device for measuring temperature"

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

"The wound needs healing."

"Proper nutrition and rest are essential for the body's natural healing process after a significant injury."

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

"The lab technician examined the specimen under a microscope."

"The lab technician examined the urine specimen under a microscope for signs of infection."

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

"The trauma was severe."

"Experiencing a significant childhood trauma can have long-lasting psychological effects on an individual's adult life."

a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life

"She had a breakdown."

"After months of overwhelming stress and anxiety, the executive suffered a complete mental breakdown."

to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.

"Doctor, administer medicine."

"The nurse was instructed to carefully administer the prescribed medication at regular intervals to the patient."

to completely clean something, particularly the skin

"Cleanse your face now."

"The facial cleanser is designed to gently cleanse your skin without stripping away its natural protective oils."

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

"Doctors diagnose the illness after tests."

"The doctor ordered several tests to diagnose the cause of the patient's persistent cough and unexplained weight loss."

(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment

"The hospital will admit him."

"Due to his severe condition, the emergency room was unable to admit the patient for immediate treatment."

(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus

"The wound began to discharge."

"After the surgery, the incision started to discharge a small amount of pus."

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

"The surgeon stitches the wound carefully."

"The doctor had to stitch the deep wound on the patient's arm with ten small sutures."

to make a person become conscious again

"Paramedics revive the unconscious accident victim quickly."

"The paramedics worked hard to revive the heart attack victim and managed to restart his heart before he arrived at the hospital."

unable to speak

"He was dumb."

"The dumb mistake cost him the game and he felt terrible for letting his teammates down."

related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

"A pharmaceutical company."

"The pharmaceutical company developed a new vaccine that protects against the flu and it will be available to the public next month."

the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean

"Good hygiene prevents many common illnesses"

"Good dental hygiene includes brushing twice daily and flossing regularly to prevent cavities."

(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising

"Her face glows healthily."

"After weeks of intense training and a healthy diet, her skin began to glow with vitality."

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

"He felt the blues."

"She experienced a bout of the blues after her best friend moved away."

the state or quality of being awake and capable of perception, thought, and response

"He lost consciousness."

"The patient regained consciousness after being unconscious for several hours."