Health English: Spelling, Pronunciation, and Definitions
This resource provides essential health-related vocabulary, focusing on correctspelling, pronunciation, and clear definitions. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective communication in healthcare settings.
Commonly Used Terms
Blood Pressure
Spelling: blood pressure
Pronunciation: /ˈblʌd ˈpreʃər/
Definition: The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels.
Note:
Commonly abbreviated to BP.
Heart Attack
Spelling: heart attack
Pronunciation: /hɑːrt əˈtæk/
Definition: A sudden and serious condition that occurs when the blood supply to the heart is severely reduced or cut off.
Note:
Also known as a myocardial infarction (MI).
Fever
Spelling: fever
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːvər/
Definition: A condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal.
Diabetes
Spelling: diabetes
Pronunciation: /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
Definition: A group ofmetabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond properly to the insulin that is produced.
Medication
Spelling: medication
Pronunciation: /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition: A substance used to treat or prevent illness.
This is a starting point. Many more health terms exist and this list is not exhaustive.
For further learning, consider using online dictionaries and resources that provide audio pronunciations.
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