Health & Fitness

20 words

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   lifestylenoun/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

   The typical way a person or group lives, including habits and daily routines.

   “Many chronic illnesses are linked to an unhealthy lifestyle.”

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   healthcarenoun/ˈhɛlθˌkeə(r)/

   services and systems for keeping people healthy, including hospitals and clinics

   “Access to quality healthcare remains a major issue in rural areas.”

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   antibioticnoun/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/

   a drug used to treat bacterial infections

   “The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for her throat infection.”

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   chronicadjective/ˈkrɒnɪk/

   Lasting for a long time or recurring frequently, especially of illnesses or problems.

   “She suffers from chronic back pain after the accident.”

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   preventionnoun/prɪˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/

   actions or measures taken to stop something bad (such as disease) from happening

   “Smoking prevention programs target teenagers in many countries.”

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   immunitynoun/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

   the body's ability to resist or fight off infection or disease

   “Vaccination helps build immunity against certain diseases.”

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   hygienenoun/ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

   conditions or practices that help to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness

   “Good personal hygiene includes washing your hands regularly.”

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   epidemicnoun/ˌepɪˈdɛmɪk/

   a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease beyond what is normally expected in a community or area

   “The city faced an epidemic of influenza last winter.”

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   mentaladjective/ˈmentəl/

   Relating to the mind or psychological state rather than the body.

   “Mental health is just as important as physical health.”

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    surgerynoun/ˈsɜːdʒəri/

    A medical operation in which a doctor cuts into someone's body to repair or remove something.

    “After the accident, he needed surgery to repair his leg.”

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    appointmentnoun/əˈpɔɪntmənt/

    a arranged meeting or time to see someone (e.g. a doctor)

    “I have an appointment with the dentist at three.”

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    diabetesnoun/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

    A medical condition in which the body cannot properly control blood sugar levels.

    “Many people manage diabetes with diet and medication.”

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    rehabilitationnoun/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

    The process of helping someone return to normal life or health after illness, injury, or addiction.

    “After the stroke he spent months in rehabilitation to regain movement.”

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    prescriptionnoun/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

    a doctor's written order for medicine or treatment

    “The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.”

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    cholesterolnoun/kəˈlɛstrəl/

    A waxy substance in the blood; high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.

    “He was told to lower his cholesterol by improving his diet.”

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    therapynoun/ˈθerəpi/

    Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; can be psychological or physical.

    “She attends weekly therapy to manage her anxiety.”

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    diagnosisnoun/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/

    a doctor's conclusion about the nature of an illness after examination

    “The diagnosis was confirmed after several blood tests.”

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    virusnoun/ˈvaɪrəs/

    a small infectious agent that can cause disease in people, animals, or plants

    “The doctor said the illness was caused by a virus, not bacteria.”

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    pharmacynoun/ˈfɑːməsi/

    a shop or department where medicines are prepared and sold

    “I went to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.”

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    nursenoun / verb/nɜːs/

    a person trained to care for the sick; or to care for someone (verb)

    “The nurse checked his blood pressure every hour.”