9.2 Going to the Doctor's Office

Question 1

free to do something.

Answer 1

available (adj)

Question 2

a strong and steady pain that starts and stops repeatedly.

Answer 2

throb (v)

Question 3

a period of time that is available.

Answer 3

slot (n)

Question 4

to avoid (something).

Answer 4

to stay off of (v)

Question 5

an examination by a doctor to check a person’s general health.

Answer 5

physical (n)

Question 6

very important and needing to attend to immediately.

Answer 6

urgent (adj)

Question 7

knowing something exists.

Answer 7

be aware (adj)

Question 8

a substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows and develops.

Answer 8

hormone (n)

Question 9

to tell someone to use a medicine, therapy, or change in diet for treatment for a disease or symptom.

Answer 9

prescribe (v)

Question 10

to put someone or something on a schedule.

Answer 10

pencil in (v)

Question 11

a short period of time.

Answer 11

an episode (n)

Question 12

Filled with mucus because of illness.

Answer 12

stuffy (adj)

Question 13

a change in the body or mind that shows that a disease is present.

Answer 13

symptom (n)

Question 14

free to do something.

Answer 14

be available (adj)

Question 15

a yellow liquid produced in the nose and throat

Answer 15

phlegm (n)

Question 16

a test of the blood to check for diseases and or conditions.

Answer 16

bloodwork (n)

Question 17

to tell someone to use a medicine, therapy, or change in diet for treatment for a disease or symptom.

Answer 17

to prescribe (v)

Question 18

events or actions that happen repeatedly.

Answer 18

cycle (n)

Question 19

the skin on the top of your head.

Answer 19

the scalp (n)

Question 20

a collection of documents with information.

Answer 20

a file (n)

Question 21

the areas on the side of your forehead

Answer 21

temples (n)