IELTS · Health & Technology · Intermediate

• nutrition

  n. the process of getting food for health

  Good nutrition supports a strong immune system.

• symptom

  n. a sign that shows an illness

  A high fever is a common symptom of flu.

• prevention

  n. the act of stopping something bad

  Prevention is better than treatment.

• vaccine

  n. a substance that protects against disease

  The vaccine reduces the risk of infection.

• diagnosis

  n. the act of identifying an illness

  The doctor made a quick diagnosis.

• wellbeing

  n. the state of being healthy and happy

  Exercise improves mental wellbeing.

• immune

  adj. able to resist a disease

  A balanced diet keeps you immune to colds.

• software

  n. programs that run on a computer

  The clinic uses new software for records.

• network

  n. a system of linked computers

  The hospital network shares patient data.

• digital

  adj. using computer technology

  Digital records save a lot of time.

• automation

  n. the use of machines to do work

  Automation speeds up medical testing.

• gadget

  n. a small useful device

  This gadget measures your heart rate.

• obesity

  n. the state of being very overweight

  Poor diet can lead to obesity.

• treatment

  n. medical care for an illness

  The treatment lasted three weeks.

• infection

  n. illness caused by germs

  Clean wounds to avoid infection.

• recovery

  n. the process of getting better

  Rest is important for a full recovery.

• fitness

  n. the state of being physically fit

  Regular runs improve your fitness.

• posture

  n. the way you hold your body

  Poor posture can cause back pain.

• calorie

  n. a unit of energy in food

  This snack has too many calories.

• protein

  n. a nutrient that builds the body

  Eggs are a good source of protein.

• vitamin

  n. a nutrient needed in small amounts

  Oranges are rich in vitamin C.

• hygiene

  n. practices that keep you clean and healthy

  Good hygiene prevents many diseases.

• dental

  adj. relating to the teeth

  She booked a dental appointment.

• surgery

  n. medical treatment by cutting the body

  He needs surgery on his knee.

• therapy

  n. treatment to help recover

  Physical therapy helped her walk again.

• prescription

  n. a doctor's written order for medicine

  The doctor gave me a prescription.

• dosage

  n. the amount of medicine to take

  Follow the correct dosage on the label.

• blood pressure

  n. the force of blood in the body

  High blood pressure can harm the heart.

• wearable

  n. a device worn on the body

  My wearable tracks my daily steps.

• sensor

  n. a device that detects information

  The sensor measures your body heat.

• monitor

  v. to watch and check over time

  Doctors monitor the patient's heart rate.

• upgrade

  v. to improve to a better version

  The hospital upgraded its computers.

• download

  v. to copy data from the internet

  I downloaded a sleep tracking app.

• upload

  v. to send data to the internet

  She uploaded her test results online.

• platform

  n. a base for online services

  The platform connects patients and doctors.

• database

  n. an organized store of data

  The database holds millions of records.

• wireless

  adj. working without cables

  The wireless sensor sends data instantly.

• virtual

  adj. existing on a computer, not in reality

  She had a virtual visit with her doctor.

• reminder

  n. something that helps you remember

  The app sends a reminder to take pills.

• tracker

  n. a device that records activity

  My fitness tracker counts my steps.

• balanced

  adj. having the right mix of parts

  A balanced diet keeps you healthy.

• mental

  adj. relating to the mind

  Mental health matters as much as physical.

• physical

  adj. relating to the body

  Physical activity reduces stress.

• chronic

  adj. lasting for a long time

  She suffers from a chronic cough.

• disorder

  n. an illness that disturbs normal function

  Anxiety is a common mental disorder.

• allergy

  n. a bad reaction to a substance

  He has an allergy to peanuts.

• dehydration

  n. a lack of water in the body

  Drink water to avoid dehydration.

• metabolism

  n. how the body turns food into energy

  Exercise can boost your metabolism.

• endurance

  n. the ability to keep going for a long time

  Runners need great endurance.

• flexibility

  n. the ability to bend easily

  Stretching improves flexibility.

• strength

  n. the quality of being physically powerful

  Lifting weights builds strength.

• appointment

  n. an arranged meeting with a doctor

  I made an appointment for next Monday.

• specialist

  n. a doctor with special knowledge

  She saw a heart specialist last week.

• emergency

  n. a serious situation needing quick action

  Call this number in a medical emergency.

• ambulance

  n. a vehicle for sick or hurt people

  The ambulance arrived in five minutes.

• injury

  n. physical harm to the body

  He recovered slowly from the injury.

• wound

  n. a cut or injury to the body

  Clean the wound to prevent infection.

• bandage

  n. material used to cover a wound

  The nurse put a bandage on the cut.

• clinical

  adj. relating to medical treatment

  The drug passed its clinical tests.

• checkout

  n. the act of leaving after a stay

  The hospital checkout took an hour.

• screening

  n. a test to check for disease

  Cancer screening can save lives.

• checklist

  n. a list of things to verify

  The nurse followed a safety checklist.

• update

  v. to make something more current

  Please update the patient's records.

• install

  v. to set up software on a device

  I installed a new health app today.

• connect

  v. to join two things together

  The sensor connects to my phone.

• analyze

  v. to study something carefully

  The app analyzes your sleep patterns.

• measure

  v. to find the size or amount

  The device measures blood sugar levels.

• detect

  v. to discover the presence of something

  The scan can detect early cancer.

• improve

  v. to make or become better

  Sleep helps improve your memory.

• reduce

  v. to make smaller in amount

  Walking can reduce the risk of disease.

• maintain

  v. to keep something in good condition

  Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight.

• prevent

  v. to stop something from happening

  Vaccines prevent serious illness.

• recover

  v. to get well after illness

  It took him weeks to recover fully.

• diagnose

  v. to identify an illness

  Doctors diagnose the disease early.

• prescribe

  v. to order medicine for a patient

  The doctor prescribed antibiotics.

• inject

  v. to put medicine in with a needle

  The nurse injected the vaccine.

• nutritious

  adj. full of healthy substances

  Soup can be a nutritious meal.

• portable

  adj. easy to carry around

  The portable scanner fits in a bag.

• accurate

  adj. correct and exact

  The test gives accurate results.

• efficient

  adj. working well without waste

  Digital tools make care more efficient.

• remote

  adj. done from a distance

  Remote care helps people in rural areas.

• interactive

  adj. allowing two-way communication

  The app offers interactive health tips.

• automated

  adj. working by machine without humans

  The lab uses an automated testing system.

• preventive

  adj. meant to stop problems early

  Preventive care lowers future costs.

• mobility

  n. the ability to move freely

  Exercise improves mobility in older adults.

• disability

  n. a condition that limits activity

  The app helps people with a disability.

• dietary

  adj. relating to diet

  She follows strict dietary rules.

• caffeine

  n. a substance that keeps you awake

  Too much caffeine harms your sleep.

• hydration

  n. the act of keeping the body watered

  Good hydration improves concentration.

• checkpoint

  n. a place where things are checked

  Health checkpoints screen for fever.

• outbreak

  n. a sudden start of a disease

  The flu outbreak spread quickly.

• wellness

  n. the state of good health

  The company runs a wellness program.

• checkpoint scan

  n. a quick screening at an entry point

  The checkpoint scan took ten seconds.

• rehab

  n. treatment to recover skills or health

  He started rehab after the accident.

• caregiver

  n. a person who looks after others

  A caregiver visits her every day.

• checkup app

  n. an app for tracking health checks

  The checkup app reminds me of tests.

• sanitizer

  n. a substance that kills germs on skin

  Use hand sanitizer before meals.

• disinfect

  v. to clean to kill germs

  Nurses disinfect the room daily.

• heartbeat

  n. one movement of the heart

  The device records each heartbeat.

• wellbeing app

  n. an app supporting mental health

  The wellbeing app teaches breathing exercises.

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