a

abortion ·noun

Definition: a medical operation to end a pregnancy when the baby is still too small to live Level: C1

b

bacteria ·noun

Definition: very small living things that sometimes cause disease Level: C1

b

blindness ·noun (NOT SEEING)

Definition: the state of being blind Level: C1

b

brain ·noun (INTELLIGENCE)

Definition: used to refer to intelligence Level: C1

b

bump ·noun (BODY)

Definition: a raised area on your body where it has been hurt by hitting something hard Level: C1

c

carry ·verb (DISEASE)

Definition: to have a disease that you might give to someone else Level: C1

c

cholesterol ·noun

Definition: a type of fat in your body that can cause heart disease if you have too much Level: C1

c

clinical ·adjective (MEDICAL)

Definition: relating to medical treatment and tests Level: C1

c

conscious ·adjective (AWAKE)

Definition: awake and able to think and notice things Level: C1

d

deodorant ·noun

Definition: a substance that you put on your body to prevent or hide unpleasant smells Level: C1

d

digest ·verb (FOOD)

Definition: to change food in your stomach into substances that your body can use Level: C1

d

digestion ·noun

Definition: when your body changes food in your stomach into substances that it can use Level: C1

d

disorder ·noun (ILLNESS)

Definition: an illness or medical condition Level: C1

d

donate ·verb (BLOOD/ORGANS)

Definition: to allow some of your blood or part of your body to be used for medical purposes Level: C1

d

dry ·adjective (HAIR/SKIN)

Definition: Dry skin or hair does not feel soft or smooth. Level: C1

d

dumb ·adjective

Definition: physically unable to talk Level: C1

g

gene ·noun

Definition: a part of a cell that is passed on from a parent to a child and that controls particular characteristics Level: C1

g

genetic ·adjective

Definition: relating to genes Level: C1

g

germ ·noun (DISEASE)

Definition: a very small living thing that causes disease Level: C1

h

health care ·noun

Definition: the set of services provided by a country or an organization for treating people who are ill Level: C1

i

infect ·verb (DISEASE)

Definition: to give someone a disease Level: C1

n

naturally ·adverb (LIFE)

Definition: happening or existing as part of nature and not made or done by people Level: C1

n

nutrition ·noun

Definition: the food that you eat and the way that it affects your health Level: C1

n

nutritional ·adjective

Definition: relating to the food that you eat and the way it affects your health Level: C1

n

nutritious ·adjective

Definition: Nutritious food contains substances that your body needs to stay healthy. Level: C1

o

obese ·adjective

Definition: extremely fat Level: C1

o

obesity ·noun

Definition: the state of being extremely fat Level: C1

o

organ ·noun (BODY)

Definition: a part of an animal or plant that has a special purpose Level: C1

p

poorly ·adjective

Definition: ill Level: C1

p

posture ·noun

Definition: the position of your back, shoulders, etc. when you are standing or sitting Level: C1

p

pregnancy ·noun

Definition: when a woman is pregnant Level: C1

p

pulse ·noun

Definition: the regular movement of blood through your body when your heart is beating Level: C1

r

react ·verb (BAD EFFECT)

Definition: to become ill because something that you have eaten or used on your body has had a bad effect on you Level: C1

r

relax ·verb (LESS STIFF)

Definition: If a part of your body relaxes, it becomes less stiff, and if you relax it, you make it become less stiff. Level: C1

s

side effect ·noun (MEDICINE)

Definition: another effect that a drug has on your body in addition to the main effect for which the doctor has given you the drug Level: C1

s

spine ·noun

Definition: the long structure of bones down the centre of your back, which supports your body Level: C1

s

stamina ·noun

Definition: the physical or mental energy that allows you to do something for a long time Level: C1

s

starve ·verb

Definition: to become ill or die because you do not have enough food, or to make someone ill or die because they do not have enough food Level: C1

s

surgeon ·noun

Definition: a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical operations Level: C1

t

therapeutic ·adjective (HEALTH)

Definition: helping to cure a disease or improve your health Level: C1

t

twist ·verb (INJURE)

Definition: If you twist a part of your body, such as your knee, you injure it by turning it suddenly. Level: C1

v

vein ·noun

Definition: one of the tubes in your body that carries blood to the heart Level: C1

w

well-being ·noun

Definition: when someone is healthy, happy, and comfortable Level: C1