Medicine & Health Vocabulary

Vocabulary words related to medicine & health that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.

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abdomen SAT GRE

The part of the body between the chest and the hips

abnormal SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

Not normal or average in appearance, behavior, or function

abort TOEFL IELTS

To end or terminate something, especially a pregnancy

abortive GRE

Failing to achieve its intended effect or resulting in failure

abstemious SAT GRE TOEFL

Giving up or limiting oneself in the consumption of luxuries or pleasures, often for moral or health...

abusive SAT GRE

Causing harm or injury, often through unfair or cruel behavior.

accompanying TOEFL

Going with or serving as a companion or partner to something else.

accredit SAT TOEFL

To give official recognition or approval to someone or something, often based on their qualification...

acne GRE

A chronic skin condition characterized by the occurrence of pimples, especially on the face, resulti...

acrophobia GRE

An excessive or irrational fear of heights, often resulting in anxiety, avoidance, or other psycholo...

acuity GRE

The quality or state of being precise, sharply defined, or keenly observed, especially in terms of s...

acupuncture TOEFL

A medical technique or therapy that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on t...

acute SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

Sharp, intense, or severe, often in terms of pain, emotion, or sensation, or having a sudden or brie...

adage GRE

A short saying or phrase, often expressing a general truth, principle, or piece of advice, especiall...

addictive GRE TOEFL

Causing or characterized by physical or psychological dependence.

adhere SAT GRE TOEFL

To stick or attach to something, often through a binding force such as glue or nails.

adult IELTS

A person who is fully grown or fully developed, especially to the point where they are fully capable...

adventitious GRE

Not original or inherited, but coming or coming from outside, especially through an unintentional or...

afflict TOEFL

To cause or produce suffering, pain, or distress, often through disease, injury, or circumstances.

affliction GRE TOEFL

A state of suffering, pain, or distress, often caused by disease, injury, or circumstances.

agitated GRE

Feeling or showing strong emotions, such as anxiety or anger

agony GRE IELTS

Extreme physical or emotional pain or distress

ailment SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

A sickness or illness

alleviate SAT GRE TOEFL

To make something less or more bearable, such as pain, suffering, or hardship

ambulance SAT IELTS

A vehicle used for transporting patients who are injured or ill, often to a hospital or medical faci...

ambulatory GRE

Capable of walking or moving freely, often used to describe someone who is able to get around despit...

amnesia GRE TOEFL

amnesia is a condition where you forget memories, events, and other details of your past; a loss of ...

amount TOEFL IELTS

amount is the quantity or amount of something that one has or possesses.

amputate SAT GRE

amputate means to cut off or remove a part of the body, usually as a medical intervention.

analgesic GRE

analgesic refers to a substance used to relieve or relieve pain; medicine that reduces pain.

anatomy SAT TOEFL

anatomy is the study of the structure and organization of living things, including their organs, sys...

anemia SAT GRE

anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin i...

anesthetic SAT GRE TOEFL

anesthetic refers to a substance used for pain relief by reducing or eliminating the sensation from ...

anodyne GRE

A substance or treatment that eases pain, often by numbing or distracting the senses.

anterior SAT GRE

Located in the front part of something, often used in anatomy or geometry.

antibiotic GRE TOEFL

A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, often used in medicine to treat inf...

antidote SAT GRE

A remedy or treatment used to counteract or neutralize the effects of a poison or disease.

antiseptic SAT GRE TOEFL

Substance or agent that inhibits the growth of microorganisms, often used in medicine to reduce infe...

aorta GRE

The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

aphasia GRE

A condition in which a person has difficulty with spoken or written language, often due to a brain i...

appointment TOEFL IELTS

A meeting or engagement at a specific time, often for a specific purpose or task.

apprehensive GRE TOEFL

Feeling anxious or uneasy about the future; or uncertain or in doubt.

artery GRE TOEFL

A blood vessel in the body that carries blood away from the heart.

arthritis GRE TOEFL

A medical condition characterized by joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness, often associated with ...

aseptic GRE

Free from bacteria or other microorganisms, often in a medical or scientific context.

ashen SAT GRE

Having a pale, wan, or wan-like appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

asparagus GRE

A spear-like vegetable with a delicate flavor and numerous health benefits.

aspirin IELTS

A pain-relieving tablet, especially one derived from willow bark.

assistance TOEFL IELTS

Help or support given to someone, usually in the form of financial aid or practical assistance.

asthma GRE

A condition where an individual has difficulty breathing or inhaling due to airway inflammation, oft...

atrophy GRE TOEFL

The shrinkage or degeneration of cells or tissues, often due to disease or injury.

attenuate GRE

To make something weaker or less intense, often through the reduction of a force or influence.

attribute GRE TOEFL

A quality or characteristic that is shared by someone or something, often with a common origin or so...

authority GRE TOEFL IELTS

Power or influence to enforce compliance or obedience; a source of information or expertise.

autopsy SAT GRE

A medical examination of a dead body, often to determine the cause of death; a post-mortem examinati...

aversion SAT GRE TOEFL

A feeling of dislike or distaste; a strong sense of disapproval or repulsion.

bacterium SAT

A single-celled microorganism, some of which can cause disease, while others are beneficial.

balm GRE

A soothing or healing ointment; something that provides comfort or relief.

bathe TOEFL IELTS

To wash oneself or someone else with water and soap.

beneficial SAT GRE TOEFL

Producing good or helpful results; advantageous.

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