Unit 5 Medicine and Health Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Unit 5: Medicine and Health for Pre-TOEFL and IELTS students (B2).

advance (n.)

A development, progress, or improvement in a specific field such as medicine or health.

conduct an investigation

To carry out a detailed inquiry, examination, or research into a specific subject or issue.

come upon / on sth

To find, meet, or discover something unexpectedly or by chance.

puzzling

Difficult to understand, explain, or solve; perplexing.

mould / mold

A fungal growth that develops on damp or decaying organic matter.

wear off

To gradually lose effectiveness, fade away, or disappear over time.

antiseptic

A chemical substance that prevents or stops the growth of micro-organisms and infections.

physiology

The biological science dealing with the functions and mechanisms of living organisms and their parts.

isolate

To separate or set apart a substance, element, or individual from others.

substance

A particular kind of physical matter or material with uniform properties.

perfect (v.)

To improve or refine something until it is completely faultless or effective.

seasonal affective disorder

A mood condition or medical disorder characterized by depression occurring during specific seasons, typically winter.

sufferer

A person who experiences or is affected by a medical condition, disease, or symptom.

insomnia

A condition characterized by persistent difficulty in falling or staying asleep.

last (v.)

To continue or endure for a specified duration or period of time.

experience symptoms

To undergo or display signs of a specific illness or physical/mental condition.

mild / severe condition

A health state ranging from slight or light to extremely serious or intense.

latitude

The geographic position or angular distance of a place north or south of the equator.

produce hormones

To generate and secrete biological regulatory chemical signals into the body.

trigger

To initiate, cause, or set off an action, reaction, or medical condition.

expose

To uncover, reveal, or make something vulnerable or open to influence.

confront

To directly face or deal with a challenge, problem, or difficult situation.

obstruct

To block, hinder, or impede the passage or progress of something.

shortage

A deficiency or lack of an essential item or resource.

shortening

The act or state of becoming or making shorter in duration, length, or extent.

build a foundation

To establish an essential base or core structure for future growth or development.

sensational

Causing intense interest, surprise, excitement, or public attention.

self-proclaimed

Describing oneself as having a particular title or status without official recognition or proof.

curate (v.)

To select, organize, manage, or oversee content, objects, or processes.

venture

A risky, uncertain, or daring journey or activity.

become a guinea pig

To act as a subject for testing, experiments, or trial procedures.