operation /ˌɑːpəreɪʃn ˌdezərt ˈʃiːld/
(noun) the name used for the military operation in which international armed forces, including British and US troops , were sent to protect Saudi Arabia after Iraq attacked Kuwait in 1990. The operation developed into the Gulf War .
Example: Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night
(noun) the name used for the military operation in which international armed forces, including British and US troops , were sent to protect Saudi Arabia after Iraq attacked Kuwait in 1990. The operation developed into the Gulf War .
Example: Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night
hurt /hɜːrt/
(verb) to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
Example: My shoes hurt me because they are too small.
(verb) to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
Example: My shoes hurt me because they are too small.
patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/
(noun) a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
Example: I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
(noun) a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
Example: I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
hospital /ˈhɑːspɪtl/
(noun) a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
Example: He had to go to the hospital for treatment.
(noun) a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
Example: He had to go to the hospital for treatment.
flu /fluː/
(noun) a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness
Example: The whole family has the flu.
(noun) a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness
Example: The whole family has the flu.
diet /ˈdaɪət/
(noun) the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly
Example: I am on a diet so I can’t eat meat.
(noun) the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly
Example: I am on a diet so I can’t eat meat.
dentist /ˈdentɪst/
(noun) a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
Example: A dentist's job is taking care of people's teeth.
(noun) a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
Example: A dentist's job is taking care of people's teeth.
spread /spred/
(verb) to affect or make something affect, be known by, or be used by more and more people
Example: The epidemic spread out.
(verb) to affect or make something affect, be known by, or be used by more and more people
Example: The epidemic spread out.
fever /ˈfiːvər/
(noun) a medical condition in which a person has a temperature that is higher than normal
Example: Aspirin should help reduce the fever
(noun) a medical condition in which a person has a temperature that is higher than normal
Example: Aspirin should help reduce the fever
medicine /ˈmedɪsn/
(noun) the study and treatment of diseases and injuries
Example: Did you take your medicine?
(noun) the study and treatment of diseases and injuries
Example: Did you take your medicine?
disease /dɪˈziːz/
(noun) an illness affecting humans, animals or plants, often caused by infection
Example: A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease.
(noun) an illness affecting humans, animals or plants, often caused by infection
Example: A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease.
treat /triːt/
(verb) to behave in a particular way towards somebody/something
Example: They treated me like a member of their family.
(verb) to behave in a particular way towards somebody/something
Example: They treated me like a member of their family.
headache /ˈhedeɪk/
(noun) a continuous pain in the head
Example: I had a terrible headache yesterday.
(noun) a continuous pain in the head
Example: I had a terrible headache yesterday.
drug /drʌɡ/
(noun) an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
Example: He was charged with pushing drugs.
(noun) an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
Example: He was charged with pushing drugs.
pharmacy /ˈfɑːrməsi/
(noun) a shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs
Example: She spent four years studying pharmacy.
(noun) a shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs
Example: She spent four years studying pharmacy.
overweight /ˌəʊvərˈweɪt/
(adjective) too heavy, in a way that may be unhealthy
Example: She was only a few pounds overweight.
(adjective) too heavy, in a way that may be unhealthy
Example: She was only a few pounds overweight.
addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/
(adjective) unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
Example: to become addicted to drugs/gambling
(adjective) unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
Example: to become addicted to drugs/gambling
pain /peɪn/
(noun) the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill
Example: This cream helps to relieve the pain.
(noun) the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill
Example: This cream helps to relieve the pain.
symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/
(noun) a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy
Example: Tell me the symptoms of a cold, please.
(noun) a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy
Example: Tell me the symptoms of a cold, please.
allergic /əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/
(adjective) having an allergy to something
Example: Westerners are roughly twice as likely as East Asians to be allergic to peanuts.
(adjective) having an allergy to something
Example: Westerners are roughly twice as likely as East Asians to be allergic to peanuts.
make an appointment /meɪk ən əˈpɔɪntm(ə)nt/
Example: You should make an appointment before coming.
Example: You should make an appointment before coming.
nutrition /nuˈtrɪʃn/
(noun) the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy
Example: Adequate nutrition is essential to the proper physical development of children.
(noun) the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy
Example: Adequate nutrition is essential to the proper physical development of children.
fast food /ˌfæst ˈfuːd/
(noun) hot food, such as hamburgers and chips, that is served very quickly and can be taken away to be eaten in the street
Example: Fast food is hot food, such as hamburgers and chips, that you obtain from particular types of restaurant, and which is served quickly after you order it.
(noun) hot food, such as hamburgers and chips, that is served very quickly and can be taken away to be eaten in the street
Example: Fast food is hot food, such as hamburgers and chips, that you obtain from particular types of restaurant, and which is served quickly after you order it.
mosquito /məˈskiːtəʊ/
(noun) a flying insect that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria .
Example: A mosquito carrying malaria infected the young boy and caused him to be very ill for several weeks.
(noun) a flying insect that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria .
Example: A mosquito carrying malaria infected the young boy and caused him to be very ill for several weeks.
World Health Organization /ˌwɝːld ˈhelθ ɔːr.ɡən.əˌzeɪ.ʃən/
(noun)
Example: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health.
(noun)
Example: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health.
vitamin /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
(noun) a natural substance found in food that is an essential part of what humans and animals need to help them grow and stay healthy. There are many different vitamins .
Example: We get some of our vitamin D through sunlight.
(noun) a natural substance found in food that is an essential part of what humans and animals need to help them grow and stay healthy. There are many different vitamins .
Example: We get some of our vitamin D through sunlight.
sore eyes /sɔːr aɪs/
(noun)
Example: Sore eyes, also known as conjunctivitis, are a very widespread and common eye infection that affects people of all ages.
(noun)
Example: Sore eyes, also known as conjunctivitis, are a very widespread and common eye infection that affects people of all ages.