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Health conditions and prescriptions

Discuss health conditions and professional medical care.

B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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cancer

noun · 3 examples
  1. She is receiving treatment for cancer.
  2. The charity supports people with cancer.
  3. Researchers study how cancer develops.

infection

noun · 3 examples
  1. The doctor checked for an infection.
  2. She stayed home while recovering from the infection.
  3. Cleaning the wound helps reduce the risk of infection.

disability

noun · 3 examples
  1. The school supports students with a disability.
  2. Her disability does not prevent her from working.
  3. The form asks whether you need help related to a disability.

disorder

noun · 3 examples
  1. The specialist diagnosed a sleep disorder.
  2. The disorder affects how the body uses energy.
  3. She receives treatment for a digestive disorder.

diagnosis

noun · 3 examples
  1. The doctor explained the diagnosis.
  2. Further tests may confirm the diagnosis.
  3. An early diagnosis helped her get treatment.

dose

noun · 3 examples
  1. The nurse prepared the next dose.
  2. Ask your doctor about the correct dose.
  3. He recorded the time of each dose.

injection

noun · 3 examples
  1. The nurse gave her an injection.
  2. He felt a brief sting during the injection.
  3. The doctor explained why the injection was needed.

prescription

noun · 3 examples
  1. The doctor wrote a prescription for the medicine.
  2. Take the prescription to the pharmacy.
  3. This medicine requires a prescription.

obesity

noun · 3 examples
  1. The clinic offers care for people with obesity.
  2. The study examines factors linked to obesity.
  3. Her doctor discussed treatment options for obesity.

addiction

noun · 3 examples
  1. He sought help for his addiction.
  2. The clinic provides treatment for addiction.
  3. Recovery from addiction can require ongoing support.

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