Health and body Flashcards
Vocabulary, phrasal verbs
Using a phrasal verb or expression for the underlined word.
I think I’ve caught a chest infection. I am coughing and wheezing a lot.
I think I picked up a chest infection.
Using a phrasal verb or expression for the underlined word.
Wall, a rash suddenly appeared on my neck about a week ago.
Well, I broke out in a rush on my neck about one week ago.
wheeze
to make a high, rough noise while breathing because of some breathing difficulty:
I could hear the old man behind me wheezing.
I know when I’ve been smoking too much because I start to wheeze when I run for a train
rash
a lot of small red spots on the skin:
I’ve got an itchy rash all over my chest.
If you stay in the sun too long you’ll get (a) heat rash.
UK He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles (wild plant, Brennessel)
I’ve got an itchy all over my chest.
rash
The cough, , and shortness of breath are things that go with smoking, not with age.
wheeze
Well, I had an ear infection about a month ago. It seemed to disappear when I took the antibiotics you gave me but now it’s returning again.
Well, I had an ear infection about a month abog. It seemed to clear up when I took the antibiotics you gave me but now it’s flared up again.
My nose is blocked all the time.
My nose is bunged-up all the time.
If your nose is, you find it difficult to breathe because you have a cold.
bunged up
a of arthritis
There were of anger during the long meetings.
a flare-up of arthritis
There were flare-ups of anger during the long meetings.
a sudden increase in or occasion of something such as an illness, violence, or an expression of emotion
Using a phrasal verb or expression for the underlined word.
I sprained my ankle a week ago, but the swelling hasn’t diminished and it’s still painful.
I sprained my ankle a week ago, but the swelling hasn’t gown down yet.
She her ankle playing squash.
He stumbled and a knee.
She sprained her ankle playing squash.
He stumbled and sprained a knee.
to cause an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) by a suddenmovement:
Using a phrasal verb or expression for the underlined word.
Well, I just feel absolutely exhausted all the time.
Well, I just feel absolutely worn out all the time.
Well, I just feel absolutely tired out at all the time.
Well, I just feel absolutely done in all the time. (informal).
Well, I just feel absolutely wiped out all the time. (informal).
employees complaining of/suffering
employees complaining of/suffering burn-out
Someone who looks looks pale and tired.
Someone who looks washed-out looks pale and tired.
I have to wear make-up in the winter or I look completely .
I have to wear make-up in the winter or I look completely washed out.
feeling or looking very tired
Fealing weak because of an illness
take out of (makes you feel very weak).
The bronchitis is taking out a lot of me.
Being ill but getting better.
get over
I’m getting over the flu.
Feeling sleepy
nod off / drop off
I keep nodding off and missing parts of the TV show.
I keep dropping off and missing parts of the TV show.
exhausted from overwork
to feel bunt-out (burn out)
I feel totally burnt-out.
to feel ill and tired, to look pale
to look washed-out
I know I really look washed-out.
Keep taking the medecine for at least a fortnight - you shouldn’t __________ them until I say so.
Keep taking the medecine for at least a fortnight - you shouldn’t come off them until I say so.
A few patients thought that she was less well qualified than a doctor, and some thought that she was a ……. or a trainee.
A few patients thought that she was less well qualified than a doctor, and some thought that she was a locum or a trainee.
medical treatment provided by local doctors or other health workers, rather than special treatment in a hospital
primary care
a primary care physician
…. is provided by specialists in special clinics or hospitals
Secondary care
Secondary
Her health is what matters - the cost of the treatment is of ….. importance.
A coach’s first responsibility is to the team – everything else is ……
Patients’ psychological needs are often considered …. if at all.
If left alone, spots will heal without scarring, but if they become …. infected by bacteria, scarring is possible.
Her health is what matters - the cost of the treatment is of secondary importance.
A coach’s first responsibility is to the team – everything else is secondary.
Patients’ psychological needs are often considered secondarily if at all.
If left alone, spots will heal without scarring, but if they become secondarily infected by bacteria, scarring is possible.
Patients are …. … a specialist by their doctor.
Patients are referred to a specialist by their doctor.
a doctor who treats eye diseases
ophthalmologist
This cost must almost triple (from £25 to £75 per hour) before it becomes more expensive than current screening by ophthalmologists.
the scientific study of eyes and their diseases
After surgery, the patient would be seen at an …… outpatient clinic at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 26 weeks after surgery.
ophthalmology
After surgery, the patient would be seen at an ophthalmology outpatient clinic at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 26 weeks after surgery.
a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the heart
Whereas oncologists and primary care physicians overwhelmingly reported having working relationships with hospice, only 57% of ….. reported having those contacts.
cardiologist
Whereas oncologists and primary care physicians overwhelmingly reported having working relationships with hospice, only 57% of cardiologists reported having those contacts.
the study and treatment of medical conditions of the heart
The commitment to interventional ….. obviously varies from unit to unit.
The commitment to interventional cardiology obviously varies from unit to unit.
the use of a machine to record the beating of the heart
Impedance ….. has many obvious practical advantages, being non-invasive and safe.
Impedance = the total resistance of electrical equipment to alternating current
cardiography
Impedance cardiography has many obvious practical advantages, being non-invasive and safe.
a doctor who is also trained in psychiatry
A …. was called as an expert witness for the defence.
psychiatrist
A psychiatrist was called as an expert witness for the defence.
the part of medicine that studies mental illness
psychiatric treatment
psychiatry
psychiatric treatment
a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases
At present, supplementary prescribing for eczema is often performed by experienced …. nurses, supported by a dermatologist, who work in both secondary and primary care.
deramtologist
At present, supplementary prescribing for eczema is often performed by experienced dermatology nurses, supported by a dermatologist, who work in both secondary and primary care.
the scientific study of the skin and its diseases
Women mainly in the age range 40-50 years who attended a ….. clinic between 1956 and 1964 were investigated.
the scientific study of the skin and its diseases
Women mainly in the age range 40-50 years who attended a dermatology clinic between 1956 and 1964 were investigated.
a doctor skilled in the treatment of women’s diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs
More …… were felt to be unconcerned (19% of 473 consultations), or the patients were unable to assess their attitudes (14% of 473 consultations).
gynaecologists
More gynaecologists were felt to be unconcerned (19% of 473 consultations), or the patients were unable to assess their attitudes (14% of 473 consultations).
the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women’s diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs
Ophthalmologists, internists, and specialists in obstetrics and ….. and otorhinolaryngology have been the most commonly contracted during the whole period.
gynaecology
Ophthalmologists, internists, and specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology and otorhinolaryngology have been the most commonly contracted during the whole period.
a doctor who has special training in medical care for children
One baby visited a …. and was admitted to the hospital 1 day later, where he stayed for 2 days.
paediatrician
One baby visited a paediatrician and was admitted to the hospital 1 day later, where he stayed for 2 days.
the science or study of medical care for children:
She specializes in ….
the science or study of medical care for children: paediatrics
She specializes in paediatrics.
a doctor who gives anaesthetic to people in hospital
Early involvement of the …. in the management of these women is paramount.
anaesthetist / anesthesiologist
Early involvement of the anaesthetist in the management of these women is paramount.
the condition of not feeling pain, esp. by use of special drugs:
The procedure is performed under general …..
anesthesia
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
agony
extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:
She lay there screaming in agony.
They put her on painkillers, but they didn’t do enough, and she was in …..
They put her on painkillers, but they didn’t do enough, and she was in agony.
We’ve both suffered …… of guilt over what happened.
It must be ….. for them to say goodbye.
We’ve both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened.
It must be agony for them to say goodbye.
adverse
having a negative or harmful effect on something:
The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.
So far the drug is thought not to have any …… effects.
having a negative or harmful effect on something
So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.
used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else’s suffering:
He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very …… about my problem.
He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic about my problem.
She just needed someone who would lend a …… ear to her (= listen to her in a kind and understanding way) once in a while.
She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her (= listen to her in a kind and understanding way) once in a while.
Never having been ill himself, he wasn’t a ….. listener.
Never having been ill himself, he wasn’t a sympathetic listener.
to imagine or expect that something will happen:
We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn’t ……
to imagine or expect that something will happen:
We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn’t anticipate.
The man is at an ….. meeting with his doctor.
The man is at an anticipated meeting with his doctor.
The fact that something is full
The….. of the research report (= how much detail it contains) has been widely praised.
The fact that something is full
The fullness of the research report (= how much detail it contains) has been widely praised.
Have you ….. recovered from your illness?
I’m sorry, the restaurant is …. booked.
Have you fully recovered from your illness?
I’m sorry, the restaurant is fully booked.
highly respected:
It is my honor to introduce our …. senator.
An …. colleague
It is my honor to introduce our esteemed senator.
An esteemed colleague
to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examiningit:
The specialist ….. cancer.
His condition was ….. as some type of blood disorder.
to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examiningit:
The specialist diagnosed cancer.
His condition was diagnosed as some type of blood disorder.
a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it:
“What was the ……?” “Arthritis in both joints.”
a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it:
“What was the diagnosis?” “Arthritis in both joints.”
The tablets didn’t help, and I suspected that the doctor had given me an incorrect ……
The tablets didn’t help, and I suspected that the doctor had given me an incorrect diagnosis.
identifying a particular illness using a combination of signs and symptoms:
a …. test
identifying a particular illness using a combination of signs and symptoms:
a diagnostic test
Idiom: to have a strong stomach
to be able to smell, taste, or see unpleasant things without feeling ill or upset:
You need to have a very strong stomach to watch some of the surgery scenes.
to be able to smell, taste, or see unpleasant things without feeling ill or upset:
You need to have a very …….. to watch some of the surgery scenes.
to be able to smell, taste, or see unpleasant things without feeling ill or upset:
You need to have a very strong stomach to watch some of the surgery scenes.
extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:
It must be ……. for them to say goodbye.
It must be agony for them to say goodbye.
a close connection joining two or more people:
the …… of friendship/love
There has been a close…. between them ever since she saved him from drowning.
a close connection joining two or more people:
the bond(s) of friendship/love
There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning.
an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it:
Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is……..
an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it:
Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point.
Hay fever is an ….. reaction to pollen grasses and to trees such as the silver birch.
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen grasses and to trees such as the silver birch.
If you ……. , or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:
She …….. to death on a fish bone.
If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:
She choked to death on a fish bone.
one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with bedsfor patients:
a geriatric/maternity/psychiatric ….
She works in the geriatric ……
Two hospital ….. have had to be closed for fumigation.
She works in the geriatric ward.
Two hospital wards have had to be closed for fumigation.
involved in performing medical operations:
…… procedures/techniques/intervention
…… staff
involved in performing medical operations:
surgical procedures/techniques/intervention
surgical staff
feeling weak or ill and unable to think clearly:
I was still …… from flu/the anaesthetic/the medication/the wine.
feeling weak or ill and unable to think clearly:
I was still woozy from flu/the anaesthetic/the medication/the wine.
slightly weak and confused and likely to fall:
This medicine may make you……..
slightly weak and confused and likely to fall:
This medicine may make you woozy.
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity:
a company at the ……… mobile communications technology
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity:
a company at the cutting edge of mobile communications technology
very modern and with all the newest features:
…… design/technology
very modern and with all the newest features:
cutting-edge design/technology
Build up your strenght by …. ….. of exercice.
Build up your strenght by doing plenty of exercice.
(doing exercices - not making)
to …. …. your resistance
to … … medical practice.
to build up your resistance.
to build up your medical practice.
It’s better to start with …. exercise unless you already … a … of sport.
It’s better to start with gentle exercise unless you already do a lot of sport.
(do sport - not making)
When Alexea was …. with a serious …. …., she was worried that she might … an operation.
When Alexea was diagnosed with a serious medical condition, she was worried that she might have an operation.
However, the doctore described a …. of medication.
However, the doctore described a course of medication.
a … of treatment
a … of physiotherapy
a course of treatment
a course of physiotherapy
go on a ….
a sensible …
go on a diet
a sensible diet
Fortunateley, she … well to …., and made a … recovery.
Fortunateley, she responded well to treatment, and made a full recovery.
Do not … the recommended dose.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
If you suffer from any …. effects mentioned in this leaflet, or any other …. ….., consult your doctor or pharmasist.
If you suffer from any side effects mentioned in this leaflet, or any other adverse reaction consult your doctor or pharmasist.
If had a … cold. (havy cold)
If had a streaming cold.
I wish I could … … this cold. (get rid of a cold).
I wish I could shake off this cold.
The boxer … … .. … after receiving a blow to the head and didn’t …. …. … the …. for five days.
The boxer fell into a coma after receiving a blow to the head and didn’t come out of the coma for five days.
We were all saddended by the young woman’s u… / p….. death.
We were all saddended by the young woman’s untimely/premature death.
an infectious ….
a rare ….
an infectious disease
a rare disease
Illness of the stomach or digestive passages
gastrointestinal disease
the long tube that carries solid waste from the stomach out of the body:
He has trouble with his …..
bowel cancer/cancer of the …..
the long tube that carries solid waste from the stomach out of the body:
He has trouble with his bowels.
bowel cancer/cancer of the bowel
the feeling that you are going to vomit:
Signs of the illness include fever, ……, and vomiting.
the feeling that you are going to vomit:
Signs of the illness include fever, nausea, and vomiting.
During days 0-3 general symptoms were noted : axillary temperature, severe headache, discomfort, fatigue, …… and vomiting and others.
During days 0-3 general symptoms were noted : axillary temperature, severe headache, discomfort, fatigue, nausea and vomiting and others.
Medical metaphors
The current spate of car thefts is … …. of a deeper underlying problem.
The current spate of car thefts is a symptom of a deeper underlying problem.
Medical metaphors
It’s her feeling that the recent outbreaks of violence are … ….. of the dissatisfaction that is currently affecting our society.
Medical metaphors
It’s her feeling that the recent outbreaks of violence are a symptom of the dissatisfaction that is currently affecting our society.
Tiredness, loss of appetite and sleeping problems are all classic …… of depression.
Tiredness, loss of appetite and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of depression.
Medical metaphors
Jealousy within a relationship is usually ….. of low self-esteem in one of the partners.
Jealousy within a relationship is usually symptomatic of low self-esteem in one of the partners.
experiencing difficulty and problems:
the country’s ….. economy
Ted asked me if I could help him fix his ….. car.
experiencing difficulty and problems:
the country’s ailing economy
Ted asked me if I could help him fix his ailing car.
weak and suffering from illness:
He’s visiting his ….. father.
weak and suffering from illness:
He’s visiting his ailing father.
The …… company shut down two of its smaller plants in an attempt to trim costs.
The ailing company shut down two of its smaller plants in an attempt to trim costs.
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual and the heart beats very fast:
He’s got a headache and a slight …
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual and the heart beats very fast:
He’s got a headache and a slight fever.
The doctor’s advice is to let the …. run its ……
The doctor’s advice is to let the fever run its course.
a state of great excitement:
The whole country seems to be in the grip of football …..
a state of great excitement:
The whole country seems to be in the grip of football fever.
a state of very strong emotion:
Excitement at the stadium had reached/was at …. …..
a state of very strong emotion:
Excitement at the stadium had reached/was at fever pitch.
Medical metaphors (a state of very strong emotion)
Life cannot go on at that fever pitch for ever.
Medical metaphors (a state of very strong emotion)
Life cannot go on at that fever pitch for ever.
a lot of small red spots on the skin:
I’ve got an itchy ….. all over my chest.
If you stay in the sun too long you’ll get (a) heat…..
a lot of small red spots on the skin:
I’ve got an itchy rash all over my chest.
If you stay in the sun too long you’ll get (a) heat rash.
Medical metaphor
a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:
There has been a …. of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months.
Medical metaphor
a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:
There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months.
looking slightly yellow in colour because of having……:
He was …… from liver disease.
looking slightly yellow in colour because of having jaundice:
He was jaundiced from liver disease.
Medical metaphors
judging everything as bad because bad things have happened to you in the past:
He seems to have/take a very ….. view of life.
Medical metaphors
judging everything as bad because bad things have happened to you in the past:
He seems to have/take a very jaundiced view of life.
Medical metaphors
I’m afraid I look on all travel companies’ claims with a jaundiced eye, having been disappointed by them so often in the past.
I’m afraid I look on all travel companies’ claims with a jaundiced eye, having been disappointed by them so often in the past.
a mark left on part of the body after an injury, such as a cut, has healed:
a prominent/a noticeable/an ugly scar
That burn will leave a bad …..
…. tissue
a mark left on part of the body after an injury, such as a cut, has healed:
a prominent/a noticeable/an ugly scar
That burn will leave a bad scar.
scar tissue
Medical metaphors
a sign of physical destruction in a place:
Every village bears the ….. of war .
a sign of physical destruction in a place:
Every village bears the scars of war .
Medical metaphor
Unfortunately, she is still … the … of her divorce.
Medical metaphor
Unfortunately, she is still carrying the scars of her divorce.
Medical metaphor
to be/stay familiar with the most recent changes or improvements:
The situation changes daily, so you need to keep your…. …. …. …..
to be/stay familiar with the most recent changes or improvements:
The situation changes daily, so you need to keep your finger on the pulse.
That journalist really … … … on … … of public opinion.
That journalist really has its fingers on the pulse of public opinion.
to slow something down or prevent an activity from making progress at its previousrate:
Shortages of medicine were impeding the effort to control diseases.
impede
to slow something down or prevent an activity from making progress at its previousrate:
Shortages of medicine were impeding the effort to control diseases.
to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something:
Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t …… his career in any way.
impede
to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something:
Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t impeded his career in any way.
Our …….. circulate blood around the body and are essential to good ……, but the blood …. can be ….. by fatty ….that can …. them.
Our arteries circulate blood around the body and are essential to good health, but the blood flow can be impeded by fatty plaque that can clog them.
to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:
The roads are ……. with holiday traffic.
Eating too much fat causes your arteries to ….. (up).
to clog
to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog (up).
Leaves are ….. (up) the drain.
Leaves are clogging (up) the drain.
Too much cholesterol ….. ….. your arteries.
Too much cholesterol clogs up your arteries.
He did, and not infrequently the cut surface showed an atherosclerotic ……. with thrombus accounting for the ……
He did, and not infrequently the cut surface showed an atherosclerotic plaque with thrombus accounting for the infarct.
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body:
She suffered/had a……. that left her unable to speak.
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body:
She suffered/had a stroke that left her unable to speak.
He suffered a ……. in 1988 that left him unable to speak, but his mental capacity wasn’t affected.
He suffered a stroke in 1988 that left him unable to speak, but his mental capacity wasn’t affected.
Sport and fitness metaphors
(level with each other and equally likely to win)
The two main parties in the election are still …. …. ….. in the opinion polls.
Sport and fitness metaphors
(level with each other and equally likely to win)
The two main parties in the election are still neck and neck in the opinion polls.
containing many of the substances needed for life and growth:
a ….. diet
Raw spinach is especially …..
containing many of the substances needed for life and growth:
a nutritious diet
Raw spinach is especially nutritious.
relating to nutrition:
ingredients with a high ….. value
relating to nutrition:
ingredients with a high nutritive value
an expert on the subject of nutrition:
The doctor advised him to see a ….. about his diet.
an expert on the subject of nutrition:
The doctor advised him to see a nutritionist about his diet.
relating to nutrition:
Chemical sweeteners have no …… value.
relating to nutrition:
Chemical sweeteners have no nutritional value.
a type of flour made from oats:
….. bread
a type of flour made from oats:
oatmeal bread
relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body):
….. disease
relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body):
cardiovascular disease
One of the most efficient form of …. exercise is running or fast walking.
One of the most efficient form of cardiovascular exercise is running or fast walking.
a hormone in the body that controls the amount of sugar in the blood:
She has to have …… injections for her diabetes.
a hormone in the body that controls the amount of sugar in the blood:
She has to have insulin injections for her diabetes.
to be determined to do or achieve something:
I’ve tried persuading her not to go but she’s ….. ….. it.
He seems … …. upsetting everyone in the room!
to be determined to do or achieve something:
I’ve tried persuading her not to go but she’s intent on it.
He seems intent on upsetting everyone in the room!
It was not his ….. to hurt anyone.
It was not his intent to hurt anyone.
in a planned or intended way:
I didn’t ignore her ….. - I just didn’t recognize her.
She was being ….. unpleasant.
in a planned or intended way:
I didn’t ignore her intentionally - I just didn’t recognize her.
She was being intentionally unpleasant.
quick, energetic, and active:
a …. walk
He set a ….. pace and we struggled to keep up.
quick, energetic, and active:
a brisk walk
He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.
I took a ….. walk.
Business has been ….. lately.
I took a brisk walk.
Business has been brisk lately…
The product has been selling …. despite the recession.
The product has been selling briskly despite the recession.
Sport and fitness metaphors
to make things worst rather than better
I …. an … … when I told my boss it had only taken me a day to write the report.
Sport and fitness metaphors
I scored an own goal when I told my boss it had only taken me a day to write the report.
Sport and fitness metaphors
to score a own goal (meaning?)
Sport and fitness metaphors
made things worse than better
Sport and fitness metaphors
changing the rules
Sport and fitness metaphors
to move the goalposts
Sport and fitness metaphors
changing the rules
My boss is always …. …. …., which makes it difficult to know what he wants.
Sport and fitness metaphors
to move the goalposts
My boss is always moving the goalposts, which makes it difficult to know what he wants.
Sport and fitness metaphors
fair situation
The new EU laws aim to provide ….. ……. …… for all member states.
Sport and fitness metaphors
fair situation
The new EU laws aim to provide level playing field for all member states.
Sport and fitness metaphors
seriously considered
He is too young to be … … …. for such a job.
Sport and fitness metaphors
seriously considered
He is too young to be in the running for such a job.
Sport and fitness metaphors
don’t talk directly about
Politicians often …. …… a subject.
Sport and fitness metaphors
don’t talk directly about
Politicians often skate around a subject.
Sport and fitness metaphors
passed very easily
The students all sailed through their exams.
Sport and fitness metaphors
passed very easily
The students all sailed through their exams.
