Physical Healthcare and Recovery: English Vocabulary List

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

"The all-clear was given."

"After the all-clear was announced, people cautiously emerged from their shelters."

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

"The doctor ordered bedrest."

"Following the surgery, the doctor prescribed complete bedrest for two weeks to ensure proper healing and prevent complications."

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

"She will care for her parents."

"Nurses care for patients with compassion and dedication often working long hours under difficult conditions."

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

"Contact tracing is important."

"Public health officials are using contact tracing to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed to the virus."

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

"He convalesced after the surgery."

"The patient needed several weeks at home to convalesce after his major heart surgery."

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

"Deep-clean the whole house."

"We need to deep-clean the entire kitchen to remove all the accumulated grease and grime."

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

"The hospital needs deep-cleaning."

"The hospital implemented a strict schedule of deep-cleaning in all patient areas to minimize the risk of hospital-acquired infections."

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

"We need herd immunity."

"Achieving herd immunity through widespread vaccination is crucial to protect the entire population from infectious diseases."

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

"Vaccination is inoculation."

"Inoculation protects against infectious diseases."

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

"They will inoculate the baby."

"The veterinarian will inoculate the puppies to protect them from common and potentially fatal canine diseases."

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

"The illness is curable."

"Fortunately, the early stage of the cancer was deemed curable with a combination of surgery and chemotherapy."

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

"He needed weeks of convalescence after surgery"

"Her convalescence required complete rest and proper nutrition."

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

"He needs recuperative time."

"The spa offers a recuperative retreat designed to help guests recover their energy and well-being after stressful periods."

the gradual recovery through rest after sickness or injury

"Recuperation takes time."

"Full recuperation after surgery may take several weeks."

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

"He had computed tomography."

"The doctor ordered a computed tomography scan to get a clearer view of the internal injuries sustained in the accident."