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Doctors & Medicine vocabulary — A2

Doctors and hospitals vocabulary for booking an appointment and getting treatment, including the clinic, the ambulance, a bandage and the pharmacist, from checkup to pharmacy.

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patient
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
A person who is getting medical care or treatment.
Example: The doctor visited every patient on the ward.
appointment
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
A time you arrange to see someone, such as a doctor.
Example: I've got an appointment with the doctor on Monday morning.
ambulance
/ˈæmbjələns/
A special vehicle that takes very ill or hurt people to hospital quickly.
Example: Someone called an ambulance after the crash.
clinic
/ˈklɪnɪk/
A small place where you see a doctor but do not stay the night.
Example: There's a small clinic just round the corner from my flat.
wheelchair
/ˈwilˌtʃɛr/
A seat with big wheels that a person who cannot walk moves around in.
Example: He's used a wheelchair since the accident two years ago.
emergency
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/
A sudden dangerous situation when you must get help very quickly.
Example: In an emergency, call for help straight away.
pregnant
/ˈprɛɡnənt/
Having a baby growing inside your body.
Example: My sister is pregnant and the baby arrives in June.
medical
/ˈmɛdəkəl/
Connected with doctors, nurses and looking after people who are ill.
Example: She got medical help as soon as she felt dizzy.
checkup
/ˈtʃɛˌkʌp/
A regular visit to the doctor to make sure your body is well.
Example: I go for a dental checkup twice a year.
pharmacist
/ˈfɑrməsɪst/
A person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines.
Example: The pharmacist explained how to take the tablets.
bandage
/ˈbændɪdʒ/
A long strip of cloth that you wrap around a cut or injury.
Example: The nurse put a clean bandage on his knee.
plaster
/ˈplæstər/
A small sticky strip you put over a cut to keep it clean.
Example: She put a plaster on her knee.
vitamin
/ˈvaɪtəmən/
Something in fruit and vegetables that keeps your body strong and well.
Example: She takes a vitamin tablet with her breakfast.
pharmacy
/ˈfɑrməsi/
A shop where you go to buy medicine.
Example: The pharmacy closes at six on Sundays.