Medicine & Health Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to medicine & health that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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The part of the body between the chest and the hips
Not normal or average in appearance, behavior, or function
To end or terminate something, especially a pregnancy
Failing to achieve its intended effect or resulting in failure
Giving up or limiting oneself in the consumption of luxuries or pleasures, often for moral or health...
Causing harm or injury, often through unfair or cruel behavior.
Going with or serving as a companion or partner to something else.
To give official recognition or approval to someone or something, often based on their qualification...
A chronic skin condition characterized by the occurrence of pimples, especially on the face, resulti...
An excessive or irrational fear of heights, often resulting in anxiety, avoidance, or other psycholo...
The quality or state of being precise, sharply defined, or keenly observed, especially in terms of s...
A medical technique or therapy that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on t...
Sharp, intense, or severe, often in terms of pain, emotion, or sensation, or having a sudden or brie...
A short saying or phrase, often expressing a general truth, principle, or piece of advice, especiall...
Causing or characterized by physical or psychological dependence.
To stick or attach to something, often through a binding force such as glue or nails.
A person who is fully grown or fully developed, especially to the point where they are fully capable...
Not original or inherited, but coming or coming from outside, especially through an unintentional or...
To cause or produce suffering, pain, or distress, often through disease, injury, or circumstances.
A state of suffering, pain, or distress, often caused by disease, injury, or circumstances.
Feeling or showing strong emotions, such as anxiety or anger
Extreme physical or emotional pain or distress
A sickness or illness
To make something less or more bearable, such as pain, suffering, or hardship
A vehicle used for transporting patients who are injured or ill, often to a hospital or medical faci...
Capable of walking or moving freely, often used to describe someone who is able to get around despit...
amnesia is a condition where you forget memories, events, and other details of your past; a loss of ...
amount is the quantity or amount of something that one has or possesses.
amputate means to cut off or remove a part of the body, usually as a medical intervention.
analgesic refers to a substance used to relieve or relieve pain; medicine that reduces pain.
anatomy is the study of the structure and organization of living things, including their organs, sys...
anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin i...
anesthetic refers to a substance used for pain relief by reducing or eliminating the sensation from ...
A substance or treatment that eases pain, often by numbing or distracting the senses.
Located in the front part of something, often used in anatomy or geometry.
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, often used in medicine to treat inf...
A remedy or treatment used to counteract or neutralize the effects of a poison or disease.
Substance or agent that inhibits the growth of microorganisms, often used in medicine to reduce infe...
The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
A condition in which a person has difficulty with spoken or written language, often due to a brain i...
A meeting or engagement at a specific time, often for a specific purpose or task.
Feeling anxious or uneasy about the future; or uncertain or in doubt.
A blood vessel in the body that carries blood away from the heart.
A medical condition characterized by joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness, often associated with ...
Free from bacteria or other microorganisms, often in a medical or scientific context.
Having a pale, wan, or wan-like appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
A spear-like vegetable with a delicate flavor and numerous health benefits.
A pain-relieving tablet, especially one derived from willow bark.
Help or support given to someone, usually in the form of financial aid or practical assistance.
A condition where an individual has difficulty breathing or inhaling due to airway inflammation, oft...
The shrinkage or degeneration of cells or tissues, often due to disease or injury.
To make something weaker or less intense, often through the reduction of a force or influence.
A quality or characteristic that is shared by someone or something, often with a common origin or so...
Power or influence to enforce compliance or obedience; a source of information or expertise.
A medical examination of a dead body, often to determine the cause of death; a post-mortem examinati...
A feeling of dislike or distaste; a strong sense of disapproval or repulsion.
A single-celled microorganism, some of which can cause disease, while others are beneficial.
A soothing or healing ointment; something that provides comfort or relief.
To wash oneself or someone else with water and soap.
Producing good or helpful results; advantageous.