Vocabulary · 36 words
TOEIC Vocabulary: Health (36 Words with Examples)
Health texts include clinic appointment reminders, insurance information, wellness programs at work and pharmacy notices.
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| physician | noun | a medical doctor | Dr. Lindqvist is our family physician. |
| appointment | noun | an arranged time to see someone | I'd like to reschedule my appointment. |
| prescription | noun | a doctor's written order for medicine | You can fill your prescription downstairs. |
| pharmacy | noun | a store that sells medicine | The pharmacy is open until 10 p.m. |
| symptom | noun | a sign of illness | Fever is a common symptom of the flu. |
| coverage | noun | what an insurance plan pays for | The plan includes dental coverage. |
| checkup | noun | a general medical examination | Employees can have a free annual checkup. |
| clinic | noun | a place where patients receive medical care | The walk-in clinic accepts patients without appointments. |
| recover | verb | to become healthy again | Mr. Ito is recovering and will return Monday. |
| wellness | noun | good physical and mental health | The wellness program offers yoga at lunchtime. |
| referral | noun | a doctor's recommendation to see a specialist | You need a referral to see a dermatologist. |
| dental | adjective | related to teeth | The dental office sends text reminders. |
| patient | noun | a person receiving medical care | New patients should arrive fifteen minutes early. |
| medical records | noun phrase | documents about a person's health history | Please bring your medical records to the first visit. |
| sick leave | noun phrase | paid time off when you are ill | Staff receive ten days of sick leave per year. |
| dentist | noun | a doctor who treats teeth | I need to leave early on Friday for an appointment with my dentist. |
| medication | noun | a drug used to treat an illness | Please tell the nurse about any medication you are currently taking. |
| pill | noun | a small piece of medicine that you swallow | Take one pill twice a day with food until the bottle is finished. |
| dose | noun | the amount of medicine taken at one time | Do not take more than the recommended dose printed on the label. |
| allergy | noun | a bad reaction of the body to a substance | Employees with a food allergy should inform the caterer before the company picnic. |
| flu | noun | a common illness with fever and aches | Free flu shots will be offered to all staff in the clinic next week. |
| headache | noun | a pain in the head | Long hours in front of a screen can cause eye strain and headaches. |
| fatigue | noun | extreme tiredness | Drivers are required to take regular breaks to prevent fatigue on long routes. |
| nutrition | noun | the food a body needs to stay healthy | A guest speaker will talk about nutrition and healthy eating at work. |
| vitamin | noun | a natural substance in food needed for health | The doctor suggested taking vitamin D during the winter months. |
| fitness | noun | the condition of being physically strong and healthy | The new fitness center in our building is free for all tenants. |
| gym | noun | a room or club for physical exercise | Many employees use the gym in the basement before work. |
| hygiene | noun | practices that keep people and places clean | Kitchen staff must follow strict hygiene rules, including washing hands frequently. |
| chronic | adjective | lasting for a long time | The clinic specializes in helping patients manage chronic back pain. |
| diagnose | verb | to identify an illness | The doctor diagnosed a minor infection and prescribed rest for three days. |
| healthcare | noun | medical services provided to people | The company's benefits package includes healthcare for employees and their families. |
| relieve | verb | to make pain or discomfort less severe | This cream should relieve the pain in your shoulder within a few days. |
| massage | noun | rubbing the body to relax muscles or reduce pain | The wellness program offers a free massage to staff once a month. |
| yoga | noun | an exercise system of stretching and breathing | A lunchtime yoga class is held in the conference room every Wednesday. |
| wheelchair | noun | a chair with wheels for people who cannot walk | All entrances to the hospital are accessible by wheelchair. |
| harmful | adjective | causing damage or injury | Workers must wear masks to avoid breathing in harmful dust. |
Collocations: schedule (or cancel) an appointment · fill a prescription · be covered by insurance · take sick leave · make a full recovery.
Read: "Patients who cannot keep their appointment must call at least 24 hours in advance."
Answer: "Cancellations require one day's notice." — cannot keep = cancel; 24 hours = one day.
Extra words from the TOEIC Service List (TSL 1.2) by Browne, Culligan & Phillips, newgeneralservicelist.com. Meanings and example sentences by Noto. This word list is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Offices36
- Personnel38
- Purchasing: ordering, shipping, invoices37
- Technical areas37
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