Flashcards _Destinations Unit 8 Vocabulary Related to Health

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Administer (v)

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To give medicine or medical treatment to a patient.

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Admit (v)

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To allow someone to enter a hospital for treatment.

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Agony (n)

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Extreme physical or mental pain.

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Antidote (n)

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A substance that counteracts the effects of poison.

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Consultant (n)

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A senior doctor who specializes in a particular field.

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Diagnosis (n)

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The identification of an illness or problem through examination.

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Inoculate (v)

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To protect someone against disease by giving them a vaccine.

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Irritation (n)

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A feeling of discomfort or mild pain, often on the skin.

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Numb (adj)

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Lacking feeling or sensation due to cold, injury, or medical treatment.

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Nursing home (n phr)

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A place where elderly or disabled people receive medical care.