English words for visiting the doctor

the invasion and growth of germs in the body

medicine used to fight bacterial infections

a bandage stiffened with plaster of Paris and molded to the shape of a broken limb

(note the -gh here is pronounced like -ff)

pain or discomfort in the head or face. See also migraine.

to shake or tremble with cold, fear, fever

involuntary spasm of the diaphragm causing a short, sharp sound

sudden, abnormal, involuntary muscle 
contraction

not mentally alert or aware. Someone who is 
unconscious may be asleep, may be in a 
coma, or may have fainted or passed out.

the result of a medical examination to 
determine what is wrong with someone

the recommended treatment or remedy, 
usually written by the doctor and 
prepared by a pharmacist
e.g. "Here is a prescription for 
antibiotics. Take one twice a day for the 
next ten days."

feeling woozy or light-headed, like you might 
fall or faint

device for supporting an injured arm 
or shoulder

uncomfortable difficulty digesting food, 
causing heartburn or gas

a person recommended to someone or for 
something
e.g. My doctor gave me a referral 
to see a specialist.

intense pounding or pulsing headache that 
can last for hours or even days

a person licensed to prepare and dispense 
drugs and medicines

an injury appearing as an area of 
discoloured skin

muscle cramp: temporary tightening 
or paralysis of a muscle
abdominal cramps: dull
 lower abdominal pain