B1 — IntermediateHealth

Health and Body

Learn vocabulary for describing health issues, visiting the doctor, and talking about parts of the body in English.

13 words

Word List

Word	Phonetic	Part of Speech	Definition	Example
symptom	/ˈsɪmptəm/	noun	A physical sign that you might have an illness	A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
prescription	/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/	noun	A written order from a doctor for medicine	The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
headache	/ˈhɛdeɪk/	noun	A pain in your head	I have a terrible headache today.
fever	/ˈfiːvər/	noun	A body temperature that is higher than normal, usually a sign of illness	She has a high fever and needs to rest.
appointment	/əˈpɔɪntmənt/	noun	An arranged time to see a doctor or other professional	I have a doctor's appointment at 2 p.m.
allergic	/əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/	adjective	Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance	She is allergic to peanuts.
swollen	/ˈswoʊlən/	adjective	Larger than normal, usually because of injury or illness	His ankle was swollen after the fall.
diagnose	/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/	verb	To identify a disease or condition by examining someone	The doctor diagnosed him with the flu.
recover	/rɪˈkʌvər/	verb	To become healthy again after an illness or injury	It took her three weeks to fully recover from the surgery.
vaccine	/højvækˈsiːn/	noun	A substance given to prevent a particular disease	The flu vaccine is recommended every year.
cough	/kɒf/	verb	To push air out of your lungs with a sudden sharp sound	He has been coughing all day because of his cold.
bandage	/ˈbændɪdʒ/	noun	A strip of material used to cover and protect a wound	The nurse put a bandage on the cut.
dizzy	/ˈdɪzi/	adjective	Feeling as if everything is spinning around you	I felt dizzy when I stood up too quickly.

Flashcards

noun

symptom

/ˈsɪmptəm/

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Definition

A physical sign that you might have an illness

“A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.”

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Practice Exercises

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What is a 'symptom'?