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[B1 Level] Health and the Body – English vocabulary

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50 English words with meanings: fever, cough, sneeze, headache, stomachache… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: B1–B2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. fever /'fi:vər/ (noun) — high body temperature
    Example: He has a high fever this morning.
    Synonyms: high temperature, pyrexia
  2. cough /kɒf/ (noun) — forcing air out of the throat
    Example: She has a dry cough after the flu.
    Synonyms: hack, throat clearing
  3. sneeze /sni:z/ (verb) — to suddenly blow air out of the nose and mouth
    Example: If you sneeze, cover your mouth.
  4. headache /'hedeɪk/ (noun) — pain in the head
    Example: I have a mild headache today.
    Synonyms: migraine, pain in head
  5. stomachache /'stʌməkeɪk/ (noun) — pain in the stomach
    Example: He couldn't eat because of a stomachache.
    Synonyms: bellyache, abdominal pain
  6. toothache /'tu:θeɪk/ (noun) — pain in a tooth
    Example: Her toothache got worse last night.
  7. backache /'bækeɪk/ (noun) — pain in the back
    Example: Lifting heavy boxes caused him backache.
  8. sore throat /,sɔ: 'θrəʊt/ (noun) — pain in the throat
    Example: Drink warm tea if you have a sore throat.
    Synonyms: throat pain
  9. cold /kəʊld/ (noun) — a common illness with a runny nose
    Example: He caught a cold after walking in the rain.
    Synonyms: common cold
  10. flu /flu:/ (noun) — a bad illness with fever
    Example: Flu symptoms include fever and chills.
    Synonyms: influenza
  11. pain /peɪn/ (noun) — a bad feeling that hurts
    Example: She felt pain in her arm.
    Synonyms: ache, soreness, discomfort
  12. injury /'ɪndʒəri/ (noun) — harm to the body
    Example: He had a serious leg injury.
    Synonyms: wound, damage
  13. cut /kʌt/ (noun) — a small wound in the skin
    Example: She cleaned the cut with warm water.
    Synonyms: wound, slice
  14. bandage /'bændɪdʒ/ (noun) — cloth to cover a wound
    Example: He used a bandage to cover the wound.
    Synonyms: dressing, wrap
  15. medicine /'medɪsɪn/ (noun) — something you take to feel better
    Example: Take your medicine after meals.
    Synonyms: drug, remedy
  16. pill /pɪl/ (noun) — medicine in a small hard piece
    Example: He took a pill for his headache.
    Synonyms: tablet, capsule
  17. prescription /prɪ'skrɪpʃən/ (noun) — a paper from a doctor for medicine
    Example: You need a prescription for this medicine.
    Synonyms: doctor’s order
  18. doctor /'dɒktər/ (noun) — a person who treats sick people
    Example: The doctor examined her throat.
    Synonyms: physician, medical practitioner
  19. nurse /nɜ:rs/ (noun) — a person who helps doctors care for patients
    Example: The nurse checked his blood pressure.
  20. patient /'peɪʃənt/ (noun) — a sick person
    Example: The patient is waiting for the doctor.
  21. clinic /'klɪnɪk/ (noun) — a small place to see a doctor
    Example: She visited the clinic for a check-up.
    Synonyms: medical center
  22. hospital /'hɒspɪtl/ (noun) — a place where sick people get care
    Example: He stayed in the hospital for two days.
  23. appointment /ə'pɔɪntmənt/ (noun) — a booked time to see a doctor
    Example: I have a dental appointment tomorrow.
    Synonyms: meeting, consultation
  24. symptom /'sɪmptəm/ (noun) — signs that show you are sick
    Example: Coughing is a symptom of a cold.
    Synonyms: sign, indicator
  25. allergy /'ælərdʒi/ (noun) — a bad reaction to something
    Example: She has an allergy to peanuts.
  26. allergic /ə'lɜ:dʒɪk/ (adj) — having an allergy
    Example: I’m allergic to pollen.
  27. infection /ɪn'fekʃən/ (noun) — germs spreading in the body
    Example: The wound showed signs of infection.
    Synonyms: contamination
  28. disease /dɪ'zi:z/ (noun) — a problem that makes you sick
    Example: Heart disease is common among adults.
    Synonyms: illness, disorder
  29. illness /'ɪlnəs/ (noun) — being sick or weak
    Example: He recovered quickly from his illness.
    Synonyms: sickness, disease
  30. treatment /'tri:tmənt/ (noun) — care to help someone get better
    Example: She needs treatment for her skin.
    Synonyms: therapy, care

…and 20 more words in this set.

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