unconscious /ʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
(adjective) in a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses
Example: They found him lying unconscious on the floor.
(adjective) in a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses
Example: They found him lying unconscious on the floor.
health /helθ/
(noun) the condition of a person’s body or mind
Example: Exhaust fumes are bad for your health.
(noun) the condition of a person’s body or mind
Example: Exhaust fumes are bad for your health.
broken /ˈbrəʊkən/
(adjective) that has been damaged or injured; no longer whole or working correctly
Example: He was a broken man after the failure of his business.
(adjective) that has been damaged or injured; no longer whole or working correctly
Example: He was a broken man after the failure of his business.
swollen /ˈswəʊlən/
(adjective) larger than normal, especially as a result of a disease or an injury
Example: Her eyes were red and swollen from crying.
(adjective) larger than normal, especially as a result of a disease or an injury
Example: Her eyes were red and swollen from crying.
bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/
(noun) a long narrow piece of cloth used for tying around a part of the body that has been hurt in order to protect or support it
Example: He has a bandage on his head.
(noun) a long narrow piece of cloth used for tying around a part of the body that has been hurt in order to protect or support it
Example: He has a bandage on his head.
infected /ɪnˈfektɪd/
(adjective) affected by harmful bacteria, a virus, etc.
Example: The wound from the dog bite had become infected.
(adjective) affected by harmful bacteria, a virus, etc.
Example: The wound from the dog bite had become infected.
temperature /ˈtemprətʃər/
(noun) the measurement in degrees of how hot or cold a thing or place is
Example: Yesterday I had a temperature so I didn’t go to school.
(noun) the measurement in degrees of how hot or cold a thing or place is
Example: Yesterday I had a temperature so I didn’t go to school.
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?
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.
cold /kəʊld/
(adjective) having a lower than usual temperature; having a temperature lower than the human body
Example: I caught a cold because I walked in the rain.
(adjective) having a lower than usual temperature; having a temperature lower than the human body
Example: I caught a cold because I walked in the rain.
Blood pressure /ˈblʌd preʃər/
(noun) the pressure of blood as it travels around the body
Example: They will check your blood pressure to check your health
(noun) the pressure of blood as it travels around the body
Example: They will check your blood pressure to check your health
stomach ache /ˈstʌmək eɪk/
(noun) pain in or near your stomach
Example: Eating too much chocolate makes me have a stomach ache.
(noun) pain in or near your stomach
Example: Eating too much chocolate makes me have a stomach ache.
toothache /ˈtuːθeɪk/
(noun) a pain in your teeth or in one tooth
Example: I've got a toothache.
(noun) a pain in your teeth or in one tooth
Example: I've got a toothache.
sore throat /sɔː θrəʊt/
(noun) a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow
Example: I can’t speak as I am having a sore throat.
(noun) a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow
Example: I can’t speak as I am having a sore throat.
allergy /ˈælərdʒi/
(noun) a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel ill when you eat or touch a particular substance
Example: She has a food allergy to shrimp.
(noun) a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel ill when you eat or touch a particular substance
Example: She has a food allergy to shrimp.
bruise /bruːz/
(noun) a blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after somebody has fallen, been hit, etc.
Example: She got a bruise on her leg after she tripped.
(noun) a blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after somebody has fallen, been hit, etc.
Example: She got a bruise on her leg after she tripped.
bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
(adjective) a swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement
Example: The cut on his arm was bleeding badly.
(adjective) a swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement
Example: The cut on his arm was bleeding badly.
plaster /ˈplæstər/
(noun) a substance made of lime , water and sand, that is put on walls and ceilings to give them a smooth hard surface
Example: The doctor put a plaster cast on my broken arm.
(noun) a substance made of lime , water and sand, that is put on walls and ceilings to give them a smooth hard surface
Example: The doctor put a plaster cast on my broken arm.
antibiotics /ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪk/
(noun) a substance, for example penicillin , that can destroy or prevent the growth of bacteria and cure infections
Example: I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection.
(noun) a substance, for example penicillin , that can destroy or prevent the growth of bacteria and cure infections
Example: I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection.
prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/
(noun) an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have, and which enables you to get it from a chemist's
Example: The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
(noun) an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have, and which enables you to get it from a chemist's
Example: The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
medical insurance /ˈmɛdɪk(ə)l ɪnˈʃʊər(ə)ns/
insurance for the cost of medical treatment if you are ill or injured, often paid for by companies for their employees
Example: All senior employees within our organization enjoy benefits such as a company car, pension, and medical insurance.
insurance for the cost of medical treatment if you are ill or injured, often paid for by companies for their employees
Example: All senior employees within our organization enjoy benefits such as a company car, pension, and medical insurance.
blood sample /blʌd ˈsɑːmp(ə)l/
Example: The doctor needs to take a blood sample for testing.
Example: The doctor needs to take a blood sample for testing.
urine sample /ˈjʊərɪn ˈsɑːmp(ə)/
Example: The doctor needs a urine sample for testing.
Example: The doctor needs a urine sample for testing.
asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/
(adjective) suffering from asthma ; connected with asthma
Example: The asthmatic child carried an inhaler with him.
(adjective) suffering from asthma ; connected with asthma
Example: The asthmatic child carried an inhaler with him.
first aid kit /fəːst eɪd kɪt/
a box or bag containing basic medical equipment such as bandages and antiseptic lotion
Example: She took a bandage out of the first aid kit.
a box or bag containing basic medical equipment such as bandages and antiseptic lotion
Example: She took a bandage out of the first aid kit.
eye drops /kəʊld/
are saline-containing drops used as an ocular route to administer.
Example: I use eye drops when my eyes are dry.
are saline-containing drops used as an ocular route to administer.
Example: I use eye drops when my eyes are dry.
painkiller /ˈpeɪnkɪlər/
(noun) a drug that reduces pain
Example: I took a painkiller to relieve my headache.
(noun) a drug that reduces pain
Example: I took a painkiller to relieve my headache.
tissue /ˈtɪʃuː/
(noun) a piece of soft paper, used especially as a handkerchief
Example: The doctor took a tissue sample for testing.
(noun) a piece of soft paper, used especially as a handkerchief
Example: The doctor took a tissue sample for testing.
travel sickness tablet /ˈtrav(ə)l ˈsɪknəs ˈtablɪt/
Example: I always take a travel sickness tablet before a long car journey.
Example: I always take a travel sickness tablet before a long car journey.
throat lozenge /θrəʊt ˈlɒzɪn(d)ʒ/
is a small, typically medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs, lubricate, and soothe irritated tissues of the throat
Example: I took a throat lozenge to soothe my sore throat.
is a small, typically medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs, lubricate, and soothe irritated tissues of the throat
Example: I took a throat lozenge to soothe my sore throat.
thermometer /θərˈmɑːmɪtər/
(noun) an instrument used for measuring the temperature of the air, a person’s body, etc.
Example: The doctor used a thermometer to check my temperature.
(noun) an instrument used for measuring the temperature of the air, a person’s body, etc.
Example: The doctor used a thermometer to check my temperature.