Health Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a bandage?

Back

A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body.

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What does it mean to be in a coma?

Back

To be in a state of profound unconsciousness

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What is a dose?

Back

The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age

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What does it mean to be immune?

Back

To be safe from harm; protected

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What is nausea?

Back

An unpleasant sensation in the stomach associated with a tendency to vomit.

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What is paralysis?

Back

A temporary or permanent loss of motor control

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What is a plague?

Back

An easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil

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What does it mean to revive someone?

Back

To bring back to life

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What is a stretcher used for?

Back

To carry someone who is ill or cannot walk

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What is an ointment?

Back

A smooth substance that you rub on the skin to heal a wound or sore place