OVERVIEW
NEW WORDS
Nouns.
Parts of the body.
- ankle (plural: ankles) the joint that connects the foot with the leg.
- arm (plural: arms) an upper limb of the human body, connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder.
- back (plural: backs) the part of the trunk of the human body along and to the sides of the spine between the neck and the pelvis.
- body (plural: bodies) the entire physical structure of a human being.
- chest (plural: chests) the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and the breastbone.
- chin (plural: chins) the central forward portion of the lower jaw.
- elbow (plural: elbows) the joint or bend of the arm between the forearm and the upper arm.
- ear (plural: ears) the organ of hearing.
- eye (plural: eyes) an organ of vision.
- eyebrow (plural: eyebrows) the arch of short hairs covering the ridge extending over the eye.
- face (plural: faces) the surface of the front of the head from the top of the forehead to the base of the chin and from ear to ear.
- finger (plural: fingers) one of the five digits of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
- fingernail (plural: fingernails) the thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a finger.
- foot (plural: feet) the part of the vertebrate leg below the ankle joint that is in contact with the ground during standing and walking.
- hair one of the fine strands that grow from the skin of humans and other mammals.
- head (plural: heads) the upper part of the vertebrate body, containing the skull with mouth, eyes, ears, nose, and brain.
- heart (plural: hearts) the chambered muscular organ in vertebrates that pumps blood received from the veins into the arteries, thereby maintaining the flow of blood through the entire circulatory system.
- hip (plural: hips) either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh.
- hospital (plural: hospitals) a facility that provides emergency, inpatient, and usually outpatient medical care for sick or injured people.
- knee (plural: knees) the joint between the thigh and the lower leg.
- knuckle (plural: knuckles) a joint of a finger, especially that connecting a finger to the hand.
- leg (plural: legs) either of the two lower limbs in a human being.
- lip (plural: lips) either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking.
- mouth (plural: mouths) the opening through which many animals take in food and issue vocal sounds.
- muscle (plural: muscles) a tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.
- neck (plural: necks) the part of the body joining the head to the shoulders.
- nose (plural: noses) the part of the face that contains nostrils and the organs of smell, used for breathing.
- organ (plural: organs) a grouping of tissues into a distinct structure, as a heart or kidney, that performs a specialized task.
- thigh (plural: thighs) the portion of the human leg between the hip and the knee.
- toe (plural: toes) any one of the digits of the foot.
- toenail (plural: toenails) the nail at the end of the toe.
- tooth (plural: teeth) any of the hard bony structures in the mouth used to grasp and chew food.
- waist (plural: waists) the part of the human body between the ribs and the hips.
- wrist (plural: wrists) the joint between the human hand and forearm.
At the doctor.
- ache (plural: aches) a dull steady pain.
- appointment (plural: appointments) an arrangement to do something or meet someone at a particular time and place.
- blood pressure the pressure of the blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels, especially of the arteries during different phases of contraction of the heart.
- clinic (plural: clinics) a facility, often associated with a hospital or medical school, that is devoted to the diagnosis and care of outpatients.
- diagnosis (plural: diagnoses) the act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data.
- diet (plural: diets) the food and drink that a person consumes.
- doctor (plural: doctors) a person who is licensed to practice medicine
- exercise (plural: exercises) activity that requires physical or mental exertion, especially when performed to develop or maintain fitness.
- family doctor (plural: doctors) a general practitioner who treats all the family members.
- flu influenza; a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
- health thestate of being bodily and mentally vigorous and free from disease
- illness (plural: illnesses) poor health resulting from disease of body or mind; sickness.
- medical (plural: medicals) a thorough physical examination.
- medical file (plural: files)/medical record (plural: records) the document that explains all detail about the patient’s history, clinical findings, diagnostic test results, pre and postoperative care, patient’s progress and medication.
- nurse (plural: nurses) a person trained to provide medical care for the sick or disabled, especially one who is licensed and works in a hospital or physician’s office.
- medicine (plural: medicines) a substance, especially a drug, used to treat the signs and symptoms of a disease, condition, or injury.
- ophthalmologist (plural: ophthalmologists) a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
- optician (plural: opticians) one who makes lenses and eyeglasses.
- patient (plural: patients) one who receives medical attention, care, or treatment.
- physician (plural: physicians) a person trained and licensed to practice medicine.
- prescription (plural: prescriptions) a written order, especially by a physician, for the preparation and administration of a medicine or other treatment.
- scales a usually small weighing-machine.
- sickness (plural: sicknesses) an illness or disease.
- symptom (plural: symptoms) an indication of a disorder or disease, especially a subjective one such as pain, nausea, or weakness.
- waiting room (plural: rooms) a room in which people may wait, such as in a doctor’s office.
Adjectives;
- healthy enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality; absence of disease.
- ill not healthy; sick.
- medical relating to the study or practice of medicine.
- sick suffering from or affected with a physical illness; ailing.
Medical Specialties and Specialists
| Specialty | Meaning | Specialist |
| Anesthesiology | relief of pain in the perioperative period (i.e. before, during or after a surgical procedure. | Anesthesiologist |
| Cardiology | diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart. | Cardiologist |
| Dermatology | diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin. | Dermatologist |
| Endocrinology | diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the endocrine glands. | Endocrinologist |
| Geriatrics | diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to elderly people. | Geriatrician |
| Neurology | diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system. | Neurologist |
| Obstetrics | the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery. | Obstetrician |
| Oncology | the branch of medicine that deals with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. | Oncologist |
| Ophthalmology | diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye. | Ophthalmologist |
| Orthopedics | the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. | Orthopedic surgeon |
| Pathology | the scientific study of the nature of disease. | Pathologist |
| Pediatrics | the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents. | Pediatrician |
| Podiatry | diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. | Podiatrist |
| Psychiatry | diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. | Psychiatrist |
| Pulmonology | diseases of the respiratory system. | Pulmonologist |
| Radiology | the branch of medicine dealing with x-rays, other radiation, and various imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment. | Radiologist |
| Rheumatology | the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints. | Rheumatologist |
At the dentist
- braces devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth.
- cavity (plural: cavities) damage to the structure of a tooth.
- check-up (plural: check-ups) routine visits to the dentist that consist of an examination and cleaning.
- dental floss a cord of thin filaments used to remove food dand dental plaque from between teeth in areas a toothbrush is unable to remove.
- dental hygienist (plural: hygienists) a person trained and licensed to provide preventive dental services, such as cleaning the teeth and taking x-rays, usually in conjunction with a dentist.
- dentist (plural: dentists) a specialist in the care of the teeth and gums.
- dentistry diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums.
- enamel the hard substance covering the exposed portion of a tooth.
- filling (plural: fillings) any of various substances (metal, plastic, etc) for inserting into the prepared cavity of a tooth.
- flossing the use of a waxed or unwaxed synthetic thread to dislodge plaque, foods and microbes from the borders of teeth.
- orthodontics the dental speciality concerned with the correction of irregularities of tooth placement.
- periodontics the branch of dentistry concerned with study of normal tissues and treatment of abnormal conditions of tissues immediately about teeth.
- tooth (plural: teeth)
each of a set of hard enamel-coated structures in the jaws, used for biting and chewing.
- toothache (plural: toothaches) pain or soreness within or around a tooth.
- toothpaste a paste used on a toothbrush for cleaning the teeth.
At the pharmacy
- bandage (plural: bandages) a strip or roll of gauze or other material for wrapping or binding any part of the body.
- band-aid (plural: band-aids) a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
- capsule (plural: capsules) a small soluble container, usually made of gelatin, that encloses a dose of an oral medicine or a vitamin.
- cream (plural: creams) a soft solid or thick liquid containing medicaments.
- dosage (plural: dosages) a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
- drugstore (plural: drugstores) a store that contains a pharmacy and also sells products such as toiletries, cosmetics, household goods, and snacks.
- drug (plural: drugs) ny substance that is taken or administered to cause physiological changes, especially one prescribed by a doctor to treat or prevent a medical condition.
- eye drop ( plural: drops) a type of medication that are administered directly into the eye. They are used to treat a variety of conditions such as dry eyes, allergies and infections.
- gel capsule (plural: capsules) a capsule-shaped tablet coated with gelatin for easy swallowing.
- medicine (plural: medicines) a substance, especially a drug, used to treat the signs and symptoms of a disease, condition, or injury.
- medication (plural: medications) a drug or other substance used to treat disease or injury; a medicine.
- pill (plural: pills)
a small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed whole.
- pain killer (plural: pain-killers) a drug or a medicine for relieving pain.
- pharmacist (plural: pharmacists) a person qualified to prepare and dispense drugs.
- pharmacy (pharmacies)/drugstore (plural: drugstores) a place where medical drugs are prepared, dispensed, or sold
- shot (plural: shots)/injection (plural: injections) a hypodermic injection.
- tablet (plural: tablets) a medicinal formulation made of a compressed powdered substance containing an active drug.
- vaccine (plural: vaccines) a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- vaccination (plural: vaccinations) inoculation with a vaccine in order to protect against a particular disease.
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