TOPIC 7: HEALTH

VOCABULARY

MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
allergist

orthopedist/bone specialist

occupational therapist

anesthesiologist

pediatrician

coroner

massage therapist

physical therapist

chiropractor

oncologist

podiatrist

naturopath

ophthalmologist

radiologist

MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

antiseptic

life support

stethoscope

bandage scissors
blood pressure
monitor
elastic tape

IV bag

vial

oxygen mask

drugs/pain relief

privacy screen

prescription

eye chart

scales

anti-depressant

ILLNESSES AND DISEASES

anemia

chickenpox

arthritis

dehydrated

asthma attack

smallpox

bedsore

mumps

Caesarean section
(C-section)

measles

SYMPTOMS
to imflame/ to swell

to vomit/to throw up

numb

growth

seizure/spasm

spots

to faint/to pass out

rash

COLLOCATIONS
Health and safety at work
In the best of health
The overall incidence of disease in the world
The most common stress-related illnesses
To have low/hight threshold for/of pain

PHRASES
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Ive developed an allergy to pollen, so last spring I broke out in hives. They itched
terrible, but I knew I shouldnt scratch them.

I guess Helen is nursing a nasty cold. She feels dizzy and sneezes loudly.

The football match was forceful and one of the kids sprained his ankle. Orthopedist said
his leg had to be in a plaster for at least two weeks. He is going to need crutches to
walk.

As soon as the teacher saw the syringe needle he collapsed in a dead faint. Eventually
he could participate in the scholar vaccination programme, but he couldnt donate blood
for transfusions.

The aviador turned up at the ER services in frail health. His skin was whole burned and
nurses only could apply sterile gauzes and remove the dressing often.

For the count blood we take a sample in this test tube. But dont worry because the
injection its painless and we put on a band aid over the slight wound.

The fertility treatment has been happily successful and Im tree months pregnant. There
isnt risk of suffering a miscarriage so the obstetrician agrees in a homebirth with a
midwife.

In Spanish Health Care System the medical assistance is free of charge and everybody
can benefit from up to date services. However, its not nearly as quick as it must be.
Even you suffer from an acute disease you are likely to be on a waiting list for months.

I did my annual check-up last July. Now I only need to make an appointment with my
family doctor so that he refers me to specialized consultant.