Health vocabulary: 56 English words in 7 scenes
Everyday English words for health, grouped into 7 real-life scenes (doctor's office, yoga studio, first aid kit, optician and more), each with pronunciation, a plain definition and an example sentence.
Doctor's Office 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| stethoscope | /ˈsteθəˌskoʊp/ | a tool doctors use to listen to your heart | The doctor uses a stethoscope to hear your heartbeat. |
| blood pressure cuff | /ˈblʌd ˌpreʃɚ kʌf/ | an arm band used to check how hard your heart pumps | The nurse wraps a blood pressure cuff around your arm. |
| exam table | /ɪɡˈzæm ˌteɪbəl/ | a raised bed where a doctor checks your body | Patients lie on the exam table for a checkup. |
| tongue depressor | /ˈtʌŋ dɪˌpresɚ/ | a flat wooden stick that helps doctors see your throat | A tongue depressor helps the doctor see your throat. |
| syringe | /səˈrɪndʒ/ | a tool with a needle for putting medicine into your body | The nurse uses a syringe to give you medicine. |
| scale | /skeɪl/ | a device that shows how much you weigh | You stand on the scale to check your weight. |
| otoscope | /ˈoʊtəˌskoʊp/ | a tool with a light for looking inside your ear | The doctor uses an otoscope to check your ears. |
| gown | /ɡaʊn/ | a loose piece of clothing worn during a medical visit | You wear a gown while the doctor examines you. |
Yoga Studio 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mat | /mæt/ | a soft floor covering used for yoga | This mat keeps my knees comfortable during yoga. |
| block | /blɑːk/ | a firm rectangular support used in yoga poses | Place your hand on the block for support. |
| leggings | /ˈleɡɪŋz/ | tight stretchy pants worn for yoga or other activities | These leggings stretch easily when I do yoga. |
| bolster | /ˈboʊlstɚ/ | a long round cushion that supports your body during yoga | Rest your back on the bolster during yoga. |
| exercise ball | /ˈeksɚsaɪz bɑːl/ | a large air-filled sphere used for balance and fitness | Sit on the exercise ball to practice your balance. |
| foam roller | /ˈfoʊm ˌroʊlɚ/ | a firm cylinder rolled under muscles to help them relax | Use the foam roller to relax your tired legs. |
| resistance band | /rɪˈzɪstəns bænd/ | a stretchy strip pulled to make muscles stronger | Pull the resistance band slowly to strengthen your arms. |
| diffuser | /dɪˈfjuːzɚ/ | a device that sends scented mist into the air | The diffuser fills the room with a gentle scent. |
First Aid Kit 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bandage | /ˈbændɪdʒ/ | a strip of cloth wrapped around an injured body part | This bandage wraps around your ankle for support. |
| gauze | /ɡɑːz/ | thin soft cloth used to cover cuts | This gauze covers the cut on your hand. |
| medical tape | /ˌmedɪkəl ˈteɪp/ | a sticky strip that holds wound coverings in place | Use medical tape to keep the gauze in place. |
| ice pack | /ˈaɪs ˌpæk/ | a cold bag used to reduce pain and swelling | An ice pack helps reduce swelling after an injury. |
| sling | /slɪŋ/ | a cloth support that holds an injured arm | A sling supports your arm while it heals. |
| ointment | /ˈɔɪntmənt/ | a thick medicine spread on the skin | This ointment helps soothe dry, itchy skin. |
| hydrogen peroxide | /ˌhaɪdrədʒən pəˈrɑːksaɪd/ | a clear liquid used to kill germs | This bottle contains hydrogen peroxide, a clear cleaning liquid. |
| splint | /splɪnt/ | a firm support that keeps an injured limb still | A splint keeps your injured wrist from moving. |
Optician 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| glasses | /ˈɡlæsɪz/ | two lenses worn in front of your eyes to see better | My glasses help me read small print clearly. |
| frames | /freɪmz/ | the parts that hold lenses in front of your eyes | These frames hold the lenses in place. |
| contacts | /ˈkɑːntækts/ | small clear lenses worn directly on your eyes | I wear contacts to see clearly without glasses. |
| contact solution | /ˈkɑːntækt səˌluːʃən/ | a liquid for cleaning and storing lenses worn on your eyes | This contact solution keeps my lenses clean. |
| glasses case | /ˈɡlæsɪz keɪs/ | a small protective box for the lenses you wear to see | A glasses case protects my lenses from scratches. |
| eye chart | /ˈaɪ tʃɑːrt/ | a board with symbols of different sizes for testing sight | Read the eye chart to check your sight. |
| phoropter | /fəˈrɑːptɚ/ | a device with different lenses for finding which help you see | Look through the phoropter to compare different lenses. |
| magnifier | /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪɚ/ | a lens with a handle that makes small things look bigger | Use this magnifier to read the tiny letters. |
Dental Clinic 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dental chair | /ˈdentəl tʃer/ | a padded seat for patients having their teeth checked | The dental chair leans back for your checkup. |
| braces | /ˈbreɪsɪz/ | metal pieces attached to teeth to make them straight | These braces help move my teeth into place. |
| retainer | /rɪˈteɪnɚ/ | a removable device that keeps teeth in place | My retainer keeps my teeth in the right place. |
| mouthwash | /ˈmaʊθwɑːʃ/ | a liquid used to clean teeth and freshen breath | I use mouthwash to keep my breath fresh. |
| dentures | /ˈdentʃɚz/ | a removable set of false teeth | These dentures help my grandfather eat his meals. |
| aligners | /əˈlaɪnɚz/ | clear plastic covers that slowly move teeth into place | These aligners slowly move my teeth into place. |
| mouthguard | /ˈmaʊθɡɑːrd/ | a soft cover that protects teeth during sports | A mouthguard protects your teeth while you play sports. |
| tooth | /tuːθ/ | a hard white part used for biting and chewing | Each tooth helps you bite or chew food. |
Vet Clinic 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pet carrier | /ˈpet ˌker.i.ɚ/ | a box used to carry a small animal safely | This pet carrier keeps small animals safe during travel. |
| dog | /dɑːɡ/ | an animal often kept at home that barks | A dog can bark to get your attention. |
| muzzle | /ˈmʌz.əl/ | a cover over an animal's mouth to stop it biting | A muzzle stops an animal from biting someone. |
| kennel | /ˈken.əl/ | a cage where an animal stays and rests | This kennel gives an animal a safe resting place. |
| X-ray | /ˈeks.reɪ/ | a picture showing bones inside a body | An X-ray shows the bones inside an animal's body. |
| dog treat | /ˈdɑːɡ ˌtriːt/ | a small snack given to a pet as a reward | A dog treat rewards your pet for good behavior. |
| chew toy | /ˈtʃuː ˌtɔɪ/ | an object an animal bites for fun | This chew toy lets your puppy bite safely. |
| cat | /kæt/ | a small animal with soft fur that meows | A cat uses its tongue to clean its fur. |
Hospital Ward 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hospital bed | /ˈhɑːspɪtəl bed/ | an adjustable place for a patient to rest during treatment | The hospital bed rises to help patients sit up. |
| IV | /ˌaɪˈviː/ | a bag and tube that deliver liquid into a vein | An IV gives you fluids through a small tube. |
| wheelchair | /ˈwiːltʃer/ | a seat with wheels for people who cannot walk easily | This wheelchair helps people move without walking. |
| crutches | /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/ | two supports held under the arms to help someone walk | These crutches help me walk with an injured leg. |
| cast | /kæst/ | a hard cover that holds a broken bone in place | The cast keeps my broken leg from moving. |
| heart monitor | /ˈhɑːrt ˌmɑːnət̬ɚ/ | a device with a screen that shows your pulse | The heart monitor shows how fast your heart beats. |
| walker | /ˈwɑːkɚ/ | a frame people hold to stay steady while walking | A walker helps you stay steady while walking. |
| bedpan | /ˈbedpæn/ | a shallow container for toilet use while lying down | A bedpan lets patients use the toilet lying down. |