A2Elementary8 words

Health and the body

Describe how you feel, make a doctor's appointment and understand basic medical advice.

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appointment
noun/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
An arrangement to see someone, such as a doctor, at a particular time.
I have a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
symptom
noun/ˈsɪmptəm/
A sign that you have an illness.
A high fever is a common symptom of the flu.
prescription
noun/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/
A note from a doctor that allows you to get a medicine.
Take this prescription to the pharmacy.
sore throat
noun/ˌsɔːr ˈθroʊt/
Pain in your throat, often when you have a cold.
I have a sore throat, so I'm drinking lots of tea.
sprain
verb/spreɪn/
To injure a joint, like your ankle or wrist, by twisting it.
She sprained her ankle playing soccer.
recover
verb/rɪˈkʌvər/
To become healthy again after an illness or injury.
It took him two weeks to recover from the operation.
checkup
noun/ˈtʃekʌp/
A general medical examination to see if you are healthy.
It's a good idea to have a checkup once a year.
allergic
adjective/əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/
Having a bad physical reaction to something, such as a food or a plant.
I'm allergic to peanuts.