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Healthcare

At the clinic

Useful words for appointments, patient care, and talking about health.

A1A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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patient

noun · 3 examples
  1. The patient is waiting to see the doctor.
  2. A nurse helped the patient sit down.
  3. Please ask the patient about their symptoms.

nurse

noun · 3 examples
  1. The nurse checked my temperature.
  2. Ask the nurse if you need any help.
  3. A nurse explained how to take the medicine.

symptom

noun · 3 examples
  1. A cough can be a symptom of a cold.
  2. Tell the doctor when the symptom started.
  3. The most common symptom is a sore throat.

appointment

noun · 3 examples
  1. I have an appointment at ten tomorrow.
  2. Please call to book an appointment.
  3. She arrived early for her appointment.

treatment

noun · 3 examples
  1. The doctor explained the treatment to me.
  2. She went to the clinic for treatment.
  3. The treatment helped him feel better.

doctor

noun · 3 examples
  1. I need to see a doctor.
  2. The doctor asked about my symptoms.
  3. She made an appointment with her doctor.

medicine

noun · 3 examples
  1. The label explains how to take the medicine.
  2. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
  3. The pharmacist gave me my medicine.

pain

noun · 3 examples
  1. I have a pain in my shoulder.
  2. The nurse asked where the pain was.
  3. Tell the doctor if the pain gets worse.

hospital

noun · 3 examples
  1. The hospital is near the station.
  2. She works at the local hospital.
  3. He returned home from the hospital yesterday.

recovery

noun · 3 examples
  1. His recovery took several weeks.
  2. She is making a good recovery.
  3. The family supported him during his recovery.

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