English words: seeing a doctor
36 words about seeing a doctor and describing symptoms — each with a translation and a real example sentence. Levels A1–B1. The same words the SlovoClub trainer uses.
paina1
pain, ache
The pain is mild. — The pain is mild.
illa1
sick, ill
The ill boy is lying down. — A sick boy is lying down.
wounda2
wound, injury
The wound is small. — The wound is small.
healtha1
health
Good health is important. — Health is important.
tireda1
tired
The tired boy is sitting down. — A tired boy is sitting.
hospitala1
hospital
The hospital is large. — The hospital is large.
illnessa2
illness, disease
The illness passes quickly. — The illness passes quickly.
healthya1
healthy
A healthy boy is running. — A healthy boy is running.
medicinea2
medicine, medication, drug
The medicine is on the shelf. — The medicine is on the shelf.
ambulancea2
ambulance
The ambulance is moving quickly. — The ambulance is moving fast.
pharmacya1
pharmacy, drugstore
The pharmacy is open. — The pharmacy is open.
clinica2
clinic, outpatient clinic
The clinic is near the house. — The clinic is close to home.
fevera2
fever
The fever is very high. — The fever is very high.
cougha1
cough
The cough is very bad. — The cough is very severe.
runny nosea1
runny nose, cold
The runny nose is very tiring. — A runny nose is very tiring.
flua2
flu, influenza
The flu is a dangerous illness. — The flu is a dangerous illness.
colda1
cold
A cold is not the flu. — A cold is not the flu.
prescriptiona2
prescription
The doctor's prescription is on the table. — The doctor's prescription is on the table.
appointmenta2
visit, appointment
The doctor's appointment is tomorrow. — The doctor's appointment is tomorrow.
tableta1
tablet, pill
The tablet is next to the glass. — The tablet is lying next to the glass.
plastera1
adhesive bandage, plaster
The plaster is on the wound. — The adhesive bandage is on the wound.
ointmenta2
ointment
The ointment is available at the pharmacy. — The ointment is at the pharmacy.
injectiona2
injection, shot
The injection helps the sick child. — The injection helps the sick child.
hurta1
hurt, ache
My head may hurt. — My head may hurt.
be illa2
be ill, be sick
Children can be ill in winter. — Children may be ill in winter.
fall illa2
get sick, fall ill
You can fall ill from the cold. — A person can get sick from the cold.
treata2
treat, cure
A doctor knows how to treat children. — The doctor knows how to treat children.
allergya2
allergy
The allergy returns every spring. — The allergy returns every spring.
chillsa2
chills
The chills return in the evening. — Chills return in the evening.
blockeda2
blocked, stuffy
My nose is blocked today. — My nose is blocked today.
hoarsenessa2
hoarseness
The hoarseness has lasted since yesterday. — The hoarseness has lasted since yesterday.
guma2
gum
The gum has hurt since this morning. — My gum has hurt since morning.
fillinga2
filling
The filling fell out this morning. — The filling fell out this morning.
tooth decayb1
tooth decay, cavities
It looks like this tooth has tooth decay. — This is probably tooth decay.
anaesthesiab1
anesthesia, anesthetic
Has the anaesthesia taken effect yet? — Is the anesthetic working already?
booka2
arrange
I want to book a dentist appointment. — I want to arrange a dentist visit.
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