FCE Unit 11 Vocabulary Flashcards
anatomy (n)
An understanding of human anatomy is important to a dancer.
the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged
cell biology (n)
a book about cell biology
the scientific study of the naturall processes of living things, focusing on the smallest basic units of a plant or animal
check-up (n)
She goes to her doctor for regular check-ups.
a medical examination to test your general state of health
clinical (adj)
clinical tests/training
connected with medical work or the treatment of ill people
dermatology (n)
He specialises in dermatology.
the scientific study of the skin and its diseases
disability (n)
a physical/learning disability
an illness, injury or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do
functioning (adj)
The country does not yet have a functioning democracy.
If something is functioning, it is working as it should.
get over (phr verb)
It took me weeks to get over the virus.
to get better after an illness
high point (n)
His performance was the high point of the evening.
the high point of an event or period of time is the point at which the most enjoyable thing happens
inability (n)
Inability to use a computer is a serious disadvantage when you are applying for jobs.
lack of ability to do something
informal (adj)
The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting.
not formal or official
inspire (verb)
His confident leadership inspired his followers.
to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
investigate (verb)
The doctor investigated his symptoms.
to examine a problem, crime, statement etc carefully
misdiagnose (verb)
Her cancer was misdiagnosed as stress.
to be wrong about the type of illness or medical condition a patient has
module (n)
We do a module on Shakespeare.
one of the units that together make a course of study
neurology (n)
She works in the neurology department.
the study of the structure and diseases of the brain and all the nerves in the body
neuroscience (n)
He wants to study neuroscience.
the study of the structure and diseases of the brain and all the nerves in the body
occasional (adj)
I enjoy the occasional curry.
not happening or done often or regularly
on duty (phr)
He was suspended from the force for sleeping while on duty.
at work, doing your job
operating theatre (n)
They took him down to the operating theatre.
a room in which surgical operations are performed
overlook (verb)
I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.
to fail to notice or consider something
presist (verb)
If the pain presists, consult a doctor.
If an unpleasant feeling or situation presists, it continues to exist.
practising (adj)
She’s a practising lawyer.
actively involved in a job
put on weight (phr)
I’ve put a lot of weight recently.
If someone puts on weight, they become heavier.
supplementary (adj)
The website includes some supplementary exercises.
extra
surgery (n)
The patient had/underwent surgery on his heart.
the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part
time-intensive (adj)
Learning a language is very time-intensive.
using or needing a lot of time
treatment (n)
free dental treatment
the use of drugs, exercises etc to cure a person of an illness or injury
unaware (adj)
He was unaware that the police were watching him.
not understanding or realising something
uptight (adj)
She’s a bit uptight about her exams.
worried or nervous and not able to relax
ward (n)
a geriatric/maternity/psychiatric ward
one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with beds for patients
