| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | admission | being accepted into a hospital |
| 2. | allergy | harmful reaction to a substance |
| 3. | ambulance | vehicle for medical transport |
| 4. | anesthesia | medicine preventing pain during procedures |
| 5. | antibiotic | medicine that treats bacterial infection |
| 6. | anxiety | strong worry or nervousness |
| 7. | appointment | scheduled visit with a clinician |
| 8. | asthma | condition causing narrowed airways |
| 9. | bandage | material used to cover wounds |
| 10. | biopsy | tissue sample for diagnosis |
| 11. | bleeding | loss of blood |
| 12. | blood pressure | force of blood in arteries |
| 13. | blood test | lab test using blood |
| 14. | bruise | skin discoloration from bleeding underneath |
| 15. | checkup | routine health examination |
| 16. | clinic | place for outpatient medical care |
| 17. | consent | permission for treatment or testing |
| 18. | constipation | difficulty passing stool |
| 19. | copay | fixed amount paid for care |
| 20. | cough | sudden forceful clearing of airways |
| 21. | coverage | services your plan pays for |
| 22. | CT scan | detailed X-ray imaging test |
| 23. | deductible | amount paid before coverage starts |
| 24. | dehydration | not having enough body fluid |
| 25. | diabetes | disease affecting blood sugar |
| 26. | diagnosis | identification of a medical condition |
| 27. | diarrhea | frequent loose bowel movements |
| 28. | discharge | release from medical care |
| 29. | dizziness | feeling lightheaded or unsteady |
| 30. | dose | amount of medicine taken |
| 31. | emergency room | hospital area for urgent care |
| 32. | exam | medical inspection of the body |
| 33. | fainting | brief loss of consciousness |
| 34. | family history | relatives’ past health conditions |
| 35. | fasting | not eating before a test |
| 36. | fatigue | extreme tiredness |
| 37. | fever | higher than normal body temperature |
| 38. | follow-up | later visit after earlier care |
| 39. | fracture | a broken bone |
| 40. | gynecologist | doctor for female reproductive health |
| 41. | headache | pain in the head |
| 42. | heart attack | blocked blood flow to heart |
| 43. | history | record of past health issues |
| 44. | hospital | place for intensive medical care |
| 45. | infection | illness caused by germs |
| 46. | inhaler | device delivering medicine to lungs |
| 47. | injection | medicine given by needle |
| 48. | injury | damage to the body |
| 49. | insomnia | trouble falling or staying asleep |
| 50. | insurance | coverage that helps pay costs |
| 51. | IV | fluid or medicine into vein |
| 52. | medication | medicine used to treat illness |
| 53. | mental health | emotional and psychological well-being |
| 54. | migraine | severe recurring headache disorder |
| 55. | monitor | device tracking body functions |
| 56. | MRI | detailed scan using magnetism |
| 57. | nausea | feeling like you might vomit |
| 58. | negative | test did not find condition |
| 59. | neurologist | doctor for brain and nerves |
| 60. | nurse | licensed professional providing patient care |
| 61. | occupational therapy | therapy for daily activities |
| 62. | oncologist | doctor for cancer treatment |
| 63. | orthopedist | doctor for bones and joints |
| 64. | overdose | dangerously large amount taken |
| 65. | oxygen | gas given to help breathing |
| 66. | pain | physical suffering or discomfort |
| 67. | painkiller | medicine that reduces pain |
| 68. | pharmacist | expert who dispenses medicines |
| 69. | physical therapy | exercise-based movement treatment |
| 70. | positive | test found the condition |
| 71. | prescription | doctor’s order for medicine |
| 72. | pulse | heartbeat felt in an artery |
| 73. | rash | area of irritated skin |
| 74. | recovery | return to better health |
| 75. | referral | direction to another specialist |
| 76. | refill | another supply of prescribed medicine |
| 77. | rehabilitation | therapy to regain function |
| 78. | results | findings from a test |
| 79. | screening | testing for disease before symptoms |
| 80. | shortness of breath | trouble breathing comfortably |
| 81. | specialist | doctor focused on one area |
| 82. | sprain | stretched or torn ligament |
| 83. | strain | stretched or torn muscle |
| 84. | stroke | brain damage from blocked bleeding vessel |
| 85. | swelling | enlargement from fluid or inflammation |
| 86. | symptom | a sign you feel or notice |
| 87. | tablet | medicine in a pressed pill |
| 88. | temperature | measure of body heat |
| 89. | test | procedure to check health |
| 90. | treatment | care used to improve health |
| 91. | tumor | abnormal mass of tissue |
| 92. | ultrasound | image using sound waves |
| 93. | urgent care | walk-in care for pressing problems |
| 94. | urine test | lab test using urine |
| 95. | vaccine | shot that helps prevent disease |
| 96. | vomiting | throwing up stomach contents |
| 97. | ward | hospital area with patient beds |
| 98. | wheelchair | chair with wheels for mobility |
| 99. | wheezing | high-pitched sound while breathing |
| 100. | X-ray | image using radiation |
