| Term | Definition | Example |
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allergy
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a condition where you become ill or get a rash when you eat, touch, or breathe something | She has an allergy to cats, so she starts sneezing when one is near. |
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appointment
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a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time | I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow at 10 AM. |
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bone
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one of the hard parts inside a person or animal that creates their frame (skeleton) | He broke a bone in his arm while playing football. |
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brain
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the organ inside your head that controls thought, memory, and feeling | The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. |
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cough
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to force air out of your lungs with a sudden, loud noise | He has a bad cough, so he is staying home from work. |
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dentist
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a person whose job is to care for people's teeth | You should visit the dentist for a check-up twice a year. |
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diet
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the food that a person usually eats | A healthy diet includes a lot of fruit and vegetables. |
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dizzy
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feeling as if everything is turning around and you might fall | I felt dizzy after standing up too quickly. |
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doctor
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a person trained to treat people who are ill | If you feel sick, you should see a doctor. |
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exercise
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physical activity that you do to keep your body strong and healthy | I try to exercise at least three times a week. |
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fever
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a medical condition where your body temperature is much higher than normal | A high fever can be a sign of a serious illness. |
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flu
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a common infectious illness that causes fever and body aches | Many people get the flu in the winter. |
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head
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the top part of your body that contains your brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth | I wear a helmet to protect my head when I ride a bike. |
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headache
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a continuous pain in your head | I took some medicine because I had a terrible headache. |
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healthy
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strong and well; good for your health | Eating well and exercising are part of a healthy lifestyle. |
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heart
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the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body | Regular exercise is good for your heart. |
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injure
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to hurt or cause physical harm to a person or animal | He injured his knee while running. |
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medicine
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a substance used to treat or cure an illness | The doctor gave me some medicine for my cough. |
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muscle
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tissue in the body that you can tighten and relax to produce movement | You need strong muscles to lift heavy things. |
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nurse
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a person who is trained to care for ill or injured people, often in a hospital | The nurse checked my temperature and blood pressure. |
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pain
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a bad feeling in part of your body when you are hurt or ill | I have a sharp pain in my back. |
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pharmacy
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a shop or part of a shop where medicines are sold | I need to go to the pharmacy to get my prescription. |
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prescription
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a piece of paper from a doctor that allows you to get a particular medicine | You can only get these strong antibiotics with a prescription. |
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recover
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to get better after being ill or injured | It took her a few weeks to fully recover from the surgery. |
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skin
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the natural outer layer that covers a person or animal | You should use sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. |
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sore throat
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a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful | It hurts to swallow because I have a sore throat. |
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stomach
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the organ inside your body where food is digested | My stomach hurts because I ate too much. |
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symptom
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a physical feeling or problem that shows you have a particular illness | A high fever and a cough are common symptoms of the flu. |
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treatment
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the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury | The treatment for a broken leg is usually a cast. |
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unhealthy
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not good for your health | Smoking is a very unhealthy habit. |
