Guess the word
The patient's left lung is diseased, so we need to take it out and put another one in.
a transplant
These two internal organs are vital for removing poison from bodily fluids.
kidneys
I have a disease which is long-term, and never goes away.
cancer
I have a bad cold - a sore throat, a bad headache, and, well, how would you describe a nose which I have to keep blowing with my handkerchief?
runny nose
People typically make an "achoo" sound when they ______
sneeze
The part of the body that connects the hand to the forearm is badly sprained.
a wrist
I've broken the part of the arm that joins the top half and bottom half of the arm.
an elbow
I have back pain, so this is the regular weakly treatment I have to manage my condition.
physiotherapy
I am exhausted - and have no energy left.
burned out / burnt out
I've broken one of the bones across my chest which protect my heart and lungs.
a rib
The patient has broken her ankle badly and we need to put something metal inside to fix it so it's strong and flexible again.
a pin
I have asthma so l need to use one of these to keep my breathing regular.
an inhaler
a product containing one or more vitamins, minerals, or other substances that the body needs to be healthy
supplements
The footballer has torn the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone in his leg.
ligaments
This string of bones down our backs helps hold our bodies upright.
a spine
surgery that is scheduled in advance because it does not involve a medical emergency
a non-urgent surgery/procedure
Tumours can be... (2 words)
malignant / benign
a new or additional infection that occurs during or after a primary infection because the body's immune system is weakened
secondary infection
What's a more natural and informal way of saying 'get a nose reshaping surgery'
get a nose job
the situation in which large numbers of educated and very skilled people leave their own country to live and work in another one where pay and conditions are better
brain drain
Spell диарея (BrE or AmE)
diarrhea (AmE) / diarrhoea (BrE)
to pay for private health care or private education
go private
a type of cough that brings up excess mucus from the lungs and airways
chesty cough
RISK (use a different word) with health
gamble with health
to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep
toss and turn