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Medical Vocabulary in English – Words and Phrases for Doctor Visits

Learn 178 medical words and phrases in English, from healthcare professionals and medical tests to treatments and everyday expressions at the doctor’s office. Listen to pronunciation, read example sentences, practise with flashcards and take a quiz.

Medical vocabulary – words and examples

English clue English word or phrase and pronunciation
Nouns
medicines used to treat bacterial infections
antibiotics
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
a box of supplies for treating minor injuries
first aid kit
The nurse prepared the first aid kit for the patient.
a common medicine for pain or fever
aspirin
The pharmacist explained how to use aspirin safely.
a medical check performed by a clinician
examination
The medical team discussed examination during the appointment.
a laboratory check using a sample from a vein
blood test
The doctor ordered a blood test.
a laboratory check using a sample of liquid waste
urine test
The nurse explained how to prepare for a urine test.
Complete the sentence: I have a routine _____ next week.
check-up
I have a routine check-up next week.
a strip of material used to cover or support an injury
bandage
The nurse prepared the bandage for the patient.
a doctor who performs operations
surgeon
The surgeon spoke to the patient.
a specialist who performs surgical procedures on teeth and jaws
dental surgeon
The dental surgeon spoke to the patient.
a doctor specialising in skin conditions
dermatologist
The dermatologist spoke to the patient.
the food a person regularly eats
diet
A balanced diet supports good health.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
convalescent home
The patient arrived at the convalescent home in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
surgery; consulting room
The medical team discussed surgery during the appointment.
thin sterile fabric used to cover wounds
gauze
The nurse prepared the gauze for the patient.
a doctor specialising in older patients
geriatrician
The geriatrician spoke to the patient.
a doctor specialising in female reproductive health
gynecologist
The gynecologist spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
consultation hours
The medical team discussed consultation hours during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
doctor's fee
The medical team discussed doctor's fee during the appointment.
a thin sharp instrument used for injections
needle
The nurse prepared the needle for the patient.
a single-use sharp instrument for an injection
disposable needle
The nurse prepared the disposable needle for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
person with a disability
The medical team discussed person with a disability during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
infirmary
The patient arrived at the infirmary in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
sickbay
The patient arrived at the sickbay in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
hospital admissions department
The patient arrived at the hospital admissions department in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
iodine solution
The medical team discussed iodine solution during the appointment.
a doctor specialising in the heart
cardiologist
The cardiologist spoke to the patient.
an emergency vehicle that takes patients to hospital
ambulance
The medical team discussed ambulance during the appointment.
the person driving an emergency medical vehicle
ambulance driver
The ambulance driver spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
health clinic
The patient arrived at the health clinic in the morning.
methods used to prevent pregnancy
birth control
The doctor discussed birth control options.
liquid medicine put into the nostrils
nose drops
The nurse prepared the nose drops for the patient.
liquid medicine put directly into the eyes
eye drops
The nurse prepared the eye drops for the patient.
liquid medicine put directly into the ears
ear drops
The nurse prepared the ear drops for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
medical laboratory
The patient arrived at the medical laboratory in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
ENT specialist
The ENT specialist spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The patient started _____ yesterday.
treatment
The patient started treatment yesterday.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
infirmary
The patient arrived at the infirmary in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
therapeutic
The medical team discussed therapeutic during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: Take your _____ as prescribed.
medication
Take your medication as prescribed.
Complete the sentence: Take your _____ as prescribed.
medication
Take your medication as prescribed.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
doctor
The doctor spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
internist
The internist spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
general practitioner (GP)
The general practitioner (GP) spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
family doctor
The family doctor spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
paediatric hospital doctor
The paediatric hospital doctor spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
hospital bed
The nurse prepared the hospital bed for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
massage
The medical team discussed massage during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
surgical mask
The nurse prepared the surgical mask for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
ointment
The nurse prepared the ointment for the patient.
Complete the sentence: Vaccination is part of _____.
preventive medicine
Vaccination is part of preventive medicine.
Complete the sentence: The _____ team discussed _____ during the appointment.
medical
The medical team discussed medical during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The operation was performed under _____.
general anaesthesia
The operation was performed under general anaesthesia.
Complete the sentence: The _____ provides public services.
national healthcare system
The national healthcare system provides public services.
a doctor specialising in the brain and nervous system
neurologist
The neurologist spoke to the patient.
a portable bed for moving an injured person
stretcher
The nurse prepared the stretcher for the patient.
changes that may indicate an illness
symptoms
Tell the doctor about your symptoms.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
emergency department
The patient arrived at the emergency department in the morning.
an area of a hospital where patients stay
ward
The patient arrived at the ward in the morning.
a person harmed in an accident or incident
victim
The medical team discussed victim during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
ophthalmologist
The ophthalmologist spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
dressing
The nurse prepared the dressing for the patient.
a medical procedure performed by a surgeon
operation
The operation lasted two hours.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
orthopaedist
The orthopaedist spoke to the patient.
a patient who does not stay overnight in hospital
outpatient
The medical team discussed outpatient during the appointment.
a patient who stays in hospital
inpatient
The medical team discussed inpatient during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
lozenges
The nurse prepared the lozenges for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
paediatrician
The paediatrician spoke to the patient.
a healthcare professional who cares for patients
nurse
The nurse spoke to the patient.
immediate help given to an injured or ill person
First Aid
The medical team discussed First Aid during the appointment.
small solid doses of medicine
pills
The nurse prepared the pills for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
sticking plaster
The nurse prepared the sticking plaster for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
dental filling
The nurse prepared the dental filling for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
dressing gauze
The nurse prepared the dressing gauze for the patient.
a place to sit before a medical appointment
waiting room
The patient arrived at the waiting room in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
emergency medical services
The medical team discussed emergency medical services during the appointment.
a professional who supports people during pregnancy and childbirth
midwife
The midwife spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
midwifery
The medical team discussed midwifery during the appointment.
a doctor specialising in pregnancy and childbirth
obstetrician
The obstetrician spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ took place at the hospital.
delivery
The delivery took place at the hospital.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
practice
The medical team discussed practice during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
head nurse
The head nurse spoke to the patient.
a doctor specialising in mental health
psychiatrist
The psychiatrist spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
psychoanalyst
The psychoanalyst spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
radiotherapy
The medical team discussed radiotherapy during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
casualty
The medical team discussed casualty during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
operating theatre
The patient arrived at the operating theatre in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The patient arrived at the _____ in the morning.
sanatorium
The patient arrived at the sanatorium in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
hospital orderly
The hospital orderly spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
ward nurse
The ward nurse spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
scalpel
The nurse prepared the scalpel for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
specialist
The specialist spoke to the patient.
an instrument used to listen to the heart and lungs
stethoscope
The nurse prepared the stethoscope for the patient.
a healthcare professional who treats teeth
dentist
The dentist spoke to the patient.
a device used to inject or withdraw fluid
syringe
The nurse prepared the syringe for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
medical student
The medical student spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
cough syrup
The nurse prepared the cough syrup for the patient.
a procedure that helps protect against an infectious disease
vaccination
The clinic offers routine vaccination.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
tweezers
The nurse prepared the tweezers for the patient.
a place where patients receive medical treatment
hospital
The patient arrived at the hospital in the morning.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
artificial respiration
The medical team discussed artificial respiration during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
stitches
The medical team discussed stitches during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
remedy (for sth)
The medical team discussed remedy (for sth) during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
antiseptic
The nurse prepared the antiseptic for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
sedative; tranquilizer
The medical team discussed sedative during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
anaesthetic
The medical team discussed anaesthetic during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
painkillers
The medical team discussed painkillers during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
tablets
The nurse prepared the tablets for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
sling
The nurse prepared the sling for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
therapy
The medical team discussed therapy during the appointment.
an instrument for measuring body temperature
thermometer
The nurse prepared the thermometer for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The doctor ordered _____.
computed tomography (CT)
The doctor ordered computed tomography (CT).
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
transfusion
The medical team discussed transfusion during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
immunization
The medical team discussed immunization during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The textbook includes a chapter about _____.
abortion
The textbook includes a chapter about abortion.
Complete the sentence: The dentist explained the _____ procedure.
tooth extraction
The dentist explained the tooth extraction procedure.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
healer
The healer spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
cotton wool
The nurse prepared the cotton wool for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse prepared the _____ for the patient.
vitamins
The nurse prepared the vitamins for the patient.
Complete the sentence: The medical team discussed _____ during the appointment.
injection; shot (US)
The medical team discussed injection during the appointment.
Complete the sentence: The _____ spoke to the patient.
quack doctor
The quack doctor spoke to the patient.
Complete the sentence: The doctor issued a certificate for _____.
sick leave
The doctor issued a certificate for sick leave.
Verbs
to check someone’s condition during a medical appointment
to examine a patient
The doctor explained how to examine a patient.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to bandage a wound
The doctor explained how to bandage a wound.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to administer medication
The doctor explained how to administer medication.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to treat
The doctor explained how to treat.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to relieve pain
The doctor explained how to relieve pain.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to measure someone's blood pressure
The doctor explained how to measure someone's blood pressure.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to take someone's temperature
The doctor explained how to take someone's temperature.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to set a broken bone
The doctor explained how to set a broken bone.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to disinfect a wound
The doctor explained how to disinfect a wound.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to dress a wound
The doctor explained how to dress a wound.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to perform surgery
The doctor explained how to perform surgery.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to care for someone
The doctor explained how to care for someone.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to nurse a patient
The doctor explained how to nurse a patient.
Complete the sentence: The nurse explained when _____.
to gargle
The nurse explained when to gargle.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to take a blood sample
The doctor explained how to take a blood sample.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to collect a urine sample
The doctor explained how to collect a urine sample.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to have regular check-ups
The doctor explained how to have regular check-ups.
Complete the sentence: The nurse explained when _____.
to get better
The nurse explained when to get better.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to apply iodine solution
The doctor explained how to apply iodine solution.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to make a diagnosis
The doctor explained how to make a diagnosis.
to become healthy again after an illness
to recover
The nurse explained when to recover.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to see a doctor
The doctor explained how to see a doctor.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to prescribe medication
The doctor explained how to prescribe medication.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to take an X-ray
The doctor explained how to take an X-ray.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to perform a blood test
The doctor explained how to perform a blood test.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to give an injection
The doctor explained how to give an injection.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to study medicine
The doctor explained how to study medicine.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to vaccinate a patient
The doctor explained how to vaccinate a patient.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to give first aid
The doctor explained how to give first aid.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to relieve symptoms
The doctor explained how to relieve symptoms.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to make an appointment
The doctor explained how to make an appointment.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to practise medicine
The doctor explained how to practise medicine.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to give birth to a baby
The doctor explained how to give birth to a baby.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to heal
The doctor explained how to heal.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to weigh a patient
The doctor explained how to weigh a patient.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to call a doctor
The doctor explained how to call a doctor.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to call an ambulance
The doctor explained how to call an ambulance.
to become healthy again after an illness
to recover
The nurse explained when to recover.
Complete the sentence: The nurse explained when _____.
to hold your breath
The nurse explained when to hold your breath.
Complete the sentence: The nurse explained when _____.
to recover from an illness
The nurse explained when to recover from an illness.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to write a prescription
The doctor explained how to write a prescription.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to sterilize equipment
The doctor explained how to sterilize equipment.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to care for a patient
The doctor explained how to care for a patient.
Complete the sentence: The doctor asked the patient _____.
to cough
The doctor asked the patient to cough.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to book a doctor's appointment
The doctor explained how to book a doctor's appointment.
Complete the sentence: The doctor explained how _____.
to check someone's pulse
The doctor explained how to check someone's pulse.
Everyday expressions
Complete the sentence: _____ after climbing the stairs.
I am short of breath
I am short of breath after climbing the stairs.
A phrase used when discussing health or medical care
What's wrong?; What's the matter?
The doctor asked, “What’s wrong?”
Complete the sentence: The doctor asked, “_____”
What seems to be the problem?
The doctor asked, “What seems to be the problem?”
Complete the sentence: The receptionist asked, “_____”
What can I do for you?
The receptionist asked, “What can I do for you?”
Complete the sentence: Smoking is _____.
bad for one's health
Smoking is bad for one's health.
Complete the sentence: Please _____ for the examination.
open your mouth
Please open your mouth for the examination.
A phrase used when discussing health or medical care
Say “ah”!
The doctor said, “Say ah!”
Complete the sentence: A quiet weekend was _____.
just what the doctor ordered
A quiet weekend was just what the doctor ordered.
to draw air into the lungs
breathe in
Breathe in slowly through your nose.
to push air out of the lungs
breathe out
Breathe out slowly through your mouth.

Medical vocabulary flashcards

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Medical vocabulary quiz

Type the English word or phrase that matches the clue. The quiz has 10 random questions.

How to learn medical vocabulary in English

Start with everyday words such as doctor, nurse, hospital and blood test. Then learn verbs for treatment and common phrases used during a medical appointment. Practise pronunciation and use each term in a sentence.

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