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Topic: English for doctors and nurses (intermediate) - vocabulary matching 3




Complete each of the following sentences with the letter of the correct answer:

a - diagnosis
b - infectious
c - treatment
d - assistant
e - atypical
f - prepare
g - assist
h - rapid
i - acute
j - wing (n.)

1. Dr. Jones work in another ( = part) of this hospital.

2. Mr. Roberts will ( = help) you.

3. I'm afraid that you have a case of ( = serious) bronchitis.

4. My ( = the person that helps me) will explain the procedure.

5. She received a wrong from her old doctor. = Her old doctor failed to identify her condition correctly.

6. This disease is . = This disease can spread to other people.

7. The nurse will you ( = get you ready) for the operation.

8. ( = fast) breathing is one of the side effects of this medicine.

9. He has gone into . = He has begun to take medicine, etc.

10. These are symptoms. = These symptoms are not normal.







VOCABULARY REVIEW: Medical English

Need to review common medical terms in English? We've got you covered!

Medication
Meaning: Drugs used to treat or prevent illness.
Example: “This medication should help reduce your symptoms.”

Dosage
Meaning: Amount and frequency of medicine taken.
Example: “Take this dosage twice daily with food.”

Prescription
Meaning: Doctor's authorization for medication.
Example: “I'll send the prescription directly to your pharmacy.”

Therapy
Meaning: Ongoing treatment to improve health or function.
Example: “Physical therapy can help restore movement and strength.”

Referral
Meaning: Sending a patient to another specialist.
Example: “I'm giving you a referral to a cardiologist.”

Follow-up
Meaning: Visit after initial treatment to check progress.
Example: “Please schedule a follow-up appointment in two weeks.”

Preventive care
Meaning: Medical care to prevent illness.
Example: “Preventive care includes regular checkups and screenings.”

Lifestyle changes
Meaning: Adjustments to habits for better health.
Example: “Lifestyle changes like exercise and diet will improve your condition.”

Recovery
Meaning: Process of returning to health.
Example: “Full recovery may take several weeks.”

Compliance / adherence
Meaning: Following medical instructions correctly.
Example: “Good adherence to the medication schedule is essential.”


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