Medicine & Health Vocabulary

A medical instrument used to listen to internal sounds in the body, such as the heartbeat.

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

A sharp localized pain caused by the wound of a bee, wasp, or scorpion, or to cause such pain.

The act of blocking air or blood flow by constricting the neck, often resulting in suffocation.

To make or become stronger in power, quality, or degree.

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances; emphasis on a particul...

A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, often due to shock, intoxication, or illness.

Deception used to conceal something or evade truth, often involving a trick or stratagem.

To give in to superior force or a fatal illness; to die.

A medical doctor who performs surgical operations.

A medical procedure involving an operation to repair or remove parts of the body.

Food or nourishment necessary to maintain life and health.

A stitch or series of stitches used to close a wound; also, the process of stitching.

The condition of becoming enlarged due to fluid or inflammation; an abnormal enlargement.

The quality of being fast or rapid.

Showing compassion or understanding toward others.

A physical or mental feature indicating the presence of a disease or condition.

A medical device with a needle and plunger used to inject or withdraw fluids.

Relating to or at the end; a device used to access a computer network; or advanced and incurable, as...

The set of terms or specialized vocabulary used in a particular field.

Relating to the treatment of medical problems; having a positive effect on someone's health or well-...

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a physical or mental disorder.

An instrument that measures temperature.

A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms.

To transfer blood or blood components from a donor into the bloodstream of a recipient.

The process of sending or passing something from one place to another, especially a signal or diseas...

The process or manner of handling, especially in a medical or social context.

An involuntary quivering movement or slight shaking, often due to illness or emotion.

A long, hollow cylinder used to carry liquids or gases, or a television set in older usage.

A bacterial infection causing high fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea, typically spread through conta...

Not conscious; lacking awareness or responsiveness, often due to injury, illness, or anesthesia.

To experience or be subjected to a process or treatment.

Serving as a basis or foundation; lying beneath the surface.

The quality of requiring immediate action or attention.

To administer a vaccine to protect against a disease.

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease.

Relating to blood vessels or the system that circulates blood, especially arteries, veins, and capil...

A person who does not eat meat or fish, and typically consumes a diet of plant-based foods.

A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart; also, a natural deposit of mineral in a rock for...

Poison secreted by certain animals, such as snakes or spiders, that can cause illness or death; also...

Relating to the medical treatment of animals.

Pale or faint, often due to illness or exhaustion; lacking in vitality or color.

A division of a hospital for specific types of patients; a person under protection or guardianship.

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; also, financial aid or support provided by...

Conducive to good health; also morally good or socially acceptable.

Dizzy, confused, or unsteady, often due to illness or injury.