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Health & Medicine

Describe symptoms, visit a doctor and talk about staying well.

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headachenounneutral
A pain in the head, one of the most common symptoms.
I have a bad headache, so I'm going to lie down.
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fevernounneutral
A high body temperature, usually a sign of illness.
She has a fever and needs to stay in bed.
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coughnounneutral
The act or sound of pushing air from the lungs, often when sick.
I've had this cough for a week now.
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coughverbneutral
To force air out of the lungs with a sudden sound.
Please cover your mouth when you cough.
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coldnounneutral
A common mild illness with a runny nose and sneezing.
I think I'm getting a cold.
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flunounneutral
A common illness with fever, aches and tiredness; short for influenza.
Half the office is off with the flu.
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sore throatexpressionneutral
Pain in the throat, often with a cold.
I have a sore throat and it hurts to swallow.
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stomachachenounneutral
A pain in the stomach or belly.
I ate too much and now I have a stomachache.
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toothachenounneutral
A pain in a tooth.
I've got a toothache, so I need to see a dentist.
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painnounneutral
An unpleasant feeling in the body caused by illness or injury.
I feel a sharp pain in my back.
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hurtverbneutral
To feel pain or to cause pain or injury.
My leg hurts when I walk.
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sickadjectiveneutral
Not healthy; ill. Can also mean wanting to vomit.
I feel sick, so I'm staying home today.
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healthyadjectiveneutral
In good physical condition; not sick.
Eating vegetables keeps you healthy.
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tiredadjectiveneutral
Needing rest or sleep; lacking energy.
I'm too tired to cook tonight.
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injuredadjectiveneutral
Hurt or harmed, usually in an accident.
Two people were injured in the car accident.
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weakadjectiveneutral
Not strong, often after being ill.
I still feel weak after my illness.
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dizzyadjectiveneutral
Feeling that everything is spinning; unsteady.
I felt dizzy when I stood up too fast.
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betteradjectiveneutral
Healthier than before; recovering from illness.
I feel much better today, thanks.
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hospitalnounneutral
A place where sick or injured people are treated.
She was taken to the hospital after the accident.
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pharmacynounneutral
A shop where you buy medicine; also called a chemist's in the UK.
You can buy this cream at the pharmacy.
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clinicnounneutral
A small medical centre for outpatient care.
There's a new clinic on Main Street.
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doctornounneutral
A person trained to treat sick people.
You should see a doctor about that cough.
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nursenounneutral
A person who cares for sick people, usually in a hospital.
The nurse checked my temperature.
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patientnounneutral
A person who is receiving medical treatment.
The doctor sees twenty patients a day.
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appointmentnounneutral
An arranged time to see a doctor or other professional.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning.
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prescriptionnounneutral
A doctor's written order for medicine.
The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
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medicinenounneutral
A substance you take to treat an illness.
Take your medicine twice a day.
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pillnounneutral
A small round piece of medicine you swallow.
She takes a pill every morning.
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tabletnounneutral
A small flat piece of medicine you swallow.
Take two tablets after eating.
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treatmentnounneutral
Medical care given to a sick or injured person.
The treatment worked, and she's healthy now.
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injectionnounneutral
Medicine put into the body with a needle; a shot.
The nurse gave me an injection in my arm.
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ambulancenounneutral
A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital.
Call an ambulance — he's hurt badly!
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emergencynounneutral
A serious situation that needs help immediately.
In an emergency, call this number.
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healthnounneutral
The condition of your body and how well it is.
Smoking is bad for your health.
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illnessnounneutral
A disease or period of being sick.
He missed school because of a long illness.
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diseasenounneutral
A serious illness, often with a name.
Doctors are working to cure the disease.
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temperaturenounneutral
How hot the body is; a high one means fever.
The nurse took my temperature.
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bloodnounneutral
The red liquid in the body; relevant to tests and injuries.
The doctor needs to take some blood for tests.
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woundnounneutral
An injury where the skin is cut or broken.
The nurse cleaned the wound carefully.
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cutnounneutral
A small wound made by something sharp.
I got a small cut on my finger.
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brokenadjectiveneutral
Describing a bone that has cracked or snapped.
She has a broken arm from the fall.
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restverbneutral
To stop activity and relax in order to recover.
You need to rest until you feel better.
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recoververbneutral
To become healthy again after being ill or injured.
It took her a month to recover from the flu.
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operationnounneutral
Medical work done inside the body by a surgeon; surgery.
He needs an operation on his knee.
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check-upnounneutral
A general medical examination to see if you are healthy.
I go for a check-up once a year.
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bandagenounneutral
A long piece of cloth used to cover a wound.
The nurse put a bandage on my arm.
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feelverbneutral
To experience a physical or emotional state.
How do you feel today?
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catch a coldexpressionneutral
To become ill with a cold.
Wear a coat or you'll catch a cold.
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see a doctorexpressionneutral
To visit a doctor for a health problem.
You should see a doctor about that pain.
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get wellphrasal verbneutral
To become healthy again; often used as a wish.
I hope you get well soon.
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painkillernounneutral
Medicine that reduces pain.
I took a painkiller for my headache.
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infectionnounneutral
An illness caused by germs entering the body.
The cut got an infection.
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allergynounneutral
A bad reaction of the body to certain foods or things.
I have an allergy to nuts.
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rashnounneutral
Red, often itchy marks on the skin.
I have a red rash on my arm.
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illadjectiveformal
Not well; suffering from an illness. Slightly more formal than 'sick'.
He's seriously ill and is in the hospital.
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dentistnounneutral
A doctor who takes care of teeth.
I go to the dentist twice a year.
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cureverbneutral
To make an illness go away completely.
This medicine can cure the infection.
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testnounneutral
A medical check to find out about your health.
The doctor wants me to have a blood test.
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take medicineexpressionneutral
To swallow or use medicine for an illness.
Don't forget to take your medicine tonight.
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runny noseexpressionneutral
A nose with liquid coming out, common with colds.
I have a runny nose and I keep sneezing.
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chemistnounneutralBritish English
British English word for a shop selling medicine; often used as 'the chemist's'.
I need to go to the chemist to get my prescription.
I need to go to the pharmacy to get my prescription.
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drugstorenounneutralAmerican English
American English word for a shop selling medicine and other goods.
The drugstore on the corner is open late.
The pharmacy on the corner is open late.
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shotnouninformalAmerican English
American English word for an injection of medicine given with a needle.
The nurse gave me a flu shot today.
The nurse gave me a flu injection today.

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Health vocabulary becomes essential the moment you feel unwell abroad, and this pack prepares you for it. Learn to describe symptoms like headache, fever and cough, talk about conditions from sick to healthy, and handle a visit to the doctor or pharmacy. Growing from beginner to advanced, it gives you the words to explain what is wrong and understand the advice you get.