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Healthcare and Medicine

37 Words

19m

treatment
1.
treat
ment
Noun

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility.

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medicine
2.
me
di
cine
Noun

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

After years of rigorous study, she graduated from medical school and was excited to begin her career in medicine, helping patients recover from illnesses.

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medication
3.
me
di
ca
tion
Noun

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

He always keeps his asthma medication in his backpack.

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heal
4.
heal
Verb

to become healthy again

Over time, a wound may heal and gradually close.

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painkiller
5.
pain
ki
ller
Noun

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work.

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cure
6.
cure
Noun

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

After years of research, they finally discovered a cure.

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remedy
7.
re
me
dy
Noun

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

She tried various home remedies to alleviate her cold symptoms, including herbal teas and honey.

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soothe
8.
soothe
Verb

to reduce the severity of a pain

She used a warm compress to soothe the sore muscles in her neck.

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revive
9.
re
vive
Verb

to bring new life or energy to something

Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning helps to revive my energy.

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rehabilitate
10.
re
ha
bi
li
tate
Verb

to help someone to restore to a healthy and independent state after a period of imprisonment, addiction, illness, etc.

The program aimed to rehabilitate individuals with substance abuse issues, providing support for a drug-free life.

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therapy
11.
the
ra
py
Noun

the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

The physical therapy helped him regain strength and mobility after the injury.

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vaccine
12.
va
ccine
Noun

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

The new vaccine was developed to protect against the flu virus.

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vaccination
13.
vac
ci
na
tion
Noun

the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease

Vaccination has significantly reduced the spread of infectious diseases.

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quarantine
14.
qua
ran
tine
Noun

a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe

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isolate
15.
i
so
late
Verb

to separate someone or something from others

The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.

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injection
16.
in
jec
tion
Noun

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

The nurse administered the flu vaccine with a quick injection into the patient's arm.

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side effect
17.
side effect
Noun

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

While the new medication effectively managed her symptoms, she was concerned about the potential side effects, including nausea and fatigue.

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immune
18.
i
mmune
Noun

a person who is immune to a particular infection

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resistance
19.
re
sis
tance
Noun

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.

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practice
20.
prac
tice
Noun

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.

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pharmacy
21.
phar
ma
cy
Noun

a shop where medicines are sold

She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage.

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prescription
22.
presc
rip
tion
Noun

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics.

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antibiotic
23.
an
ti
bio
tic
Noun

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

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first aid
24.
first aid
Noun

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

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intensive care
25.
intensive care
Noun

special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill

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self
care
Noun

the action of taking care of oneself by exercising, eating good food, and sleeping well to improve or maintain health

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recovery
27.
re
co
ve
ry
Noun

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.

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physical therapy
28.
physical therapy
Noun

a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs

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conventional
29.
con
ven
tio
nal
Adjective

generally accepted and followed by many people

In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day.

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traditional medicine
Noun

a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations

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31.
alternative medicine
Noun

any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine

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acupuncture
32.
a
cu
punc
ture
Noun

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain.

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mental health
33.
mental health
Noun

the well-being of a person's mind

They discussed strategies for improving mental health, such as mindfulness and regular exercise.

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antidepressant
34.
an
ti
dep
re
ssant
Noun

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

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insurance
35.
in
su
rance
Noun

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

He decided to purchase car insurance to protect himself against potential accidents.

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hygiene
36.
hy
giene
Noun

the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean

Good personal hygiene includes regular handwashing with soap and water.

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anesthetic
37.
a
nes
the
tic
Noun

a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered

The dentist administered a local anesthetic before starting the procedure to numb the patient's gums.

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