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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.