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Health and medicine – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: ache n, v, backache, bandage, bleed, bless you bles… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. ache n, v /eɪk/ (noun) — a pain that is not sharp and may last a while
    Example: My leg aches after the long walk.
    Synonyms: pain, soreness, hurt
  2. backache /'bæk.eɪk/ (noun) — pain in the lower or upper part of the back
    Example: She has a backache today.
    Synonyms: back pain, sore back
  3. bandage /'bændɪdʒ/ (noun) — a strip of cloth used to cover and protect an injury
    Example: The nurse wrapped a bandage around the cut.
    Synonyms: dressing, wrap
  4. bleed /bli:d/ (verb) — to lose blood from the body
    Example: His nose started to bleed.
    Synonyms: lose blood, spill blood
  5. bless you bles /blɛs ju:/ (interjection) — said to someone after they sneeze
    Example: Bless you!
  6. blind /blaɪnd/ (adjective) — unable to see
    Example: She is blind and uses a cane.
    Synonyms: sightless, unable to see
  7. blow your nose /bloʊ jʊr noʊz/ (phrase) — to clear your nose by pushing air out through it
    Example: She blew her nose into a tissue.
    Synonyms: clear your nose, blow your nose
  8. breathe (in/out) /bri:ð/ (verb) — to take air into your lungs and let it out again
    Example: Take a deep breath in and breathe out slowly.
    Synonyms: inhale and exhale, respire, draw breath
  9. cancer /'kænsər/ (noun) — a serious illness caused by cells growing in a bad way
    Example: Cancer is a very serious disease.
    Synonyms: malignancy, tumor
  10. check [examine] /tʃek/ (verb) — to look at something carefully to see if it is okay
    Example: Please check the door before you leave.
    Synonyms: examine, inspect, look over
  11. cough /kɔ:f/ (verb) — to push air out of the lungs with a sudden noise
    Example: He coughed all night.
    Synonyms: clear the throat, hack
  12. cure n, v /kjʊr/ (noun) — something that makes an illness or problem go away, or to make it go away
    Example: Doctors found a cure for the disease.
    Synonyms: remedy, treatment, heal
  13. cut [injure] v /kʌt/ (verb) — to injure the skin with a sharp object
    Example: Be careful not to cut your hand.
    Synonyms: injure, slice, wound
  14. deaf /dɛf/ (adjective) — unable to hear
    Example: My grandfather is deaf in one ear.
    Synonyms: hearing-impaired, hard of hearing
  15. death /dɛθ/ (noun) — the end of life
    Example: He was afraid of death.
    Synonyms: dying, demise, end of life
  16. dentist /'dentɪst/ (noun) — A doctor who treats teeth and gums.
    Example: The dentist checked my teeth.
    Synonyms: dental doctor, tooth doctor
  17. die /daɪ/ (verb) — to stop living
    Example: Many people die in accidents.
    Synonyms: pass away, perish, expire
  18. disease /dɪ'zi:z/ (noun) — a sickness that affects the body or mind
    Example: She has a disease that affects her lungs.
    Synonyms: illness, sickness, disorder
  19. Dr /,di: 'ɑ:r/ (noun) — a medical doctor
    Example: Dr. Lee will see you now.
    Synonyms: doctor, physician
  20. feel [experience] n, v /fi:l/ (verb) — to notice something through the body or to have a feeling
    Example: I feel cold.
    Synonyms: sense, experience, touch
  21. feel sick /fi:l sɪk/ (phrase) — to feel unwell or close to vomiting
    Example: I feel sick after the long ride.
    Synonyms: feel unwell, feel nauseous
  22. fit adj /fɪt/ (adjective) — strong and healthy
    Example: He is fit and full of energy.
    Synonyms: healthy, strong, in shape
  23. fitness /'fɪtnəs/ (noun) — the state of being strong and healthy
    Example: Regular exercise improves fitness.
    Synonyms: health, strength, stamina
  24. flu /flu:/ (noun) — a common illness with fever, cough, and body aches
    Example: He stayed home because he had the flu.
    Synonyms: influenza, flu bug
  25. get better get /ɡɛt 'bɛtər/ (verb) — to improve in health, quality, or condition
    Example: I’m getting better after the flu.
    Synonyms: improve, recover, get well
  26. get over sth get /ɡet 'oʊvər/ (phrase) — to recover from a bad experience or illness
    Example: She got over the flu quickly.
    Synonyms: recover, bounce back, heal

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