Vital Vocabulary for Health Care Discussions in English Exam!
Medical cover / medical insurance 
Meaning: Insurance for the cost of medical treatment. 
Example: I was reluctant to pay for medical cover but was so glad I had when I fell ill with malaria after a holiday in the tropics. Immunization Meaning: The process of making a person resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Example: Mass immunization programs are highly effective in eradicating many common infectious diseases. Vaccine Meaning: A preparation of organisms administered to stimulate the body's own immune system to protect the person against infection or disease. Example: Modern flu vaccines are so effective that thousands of lives are saved every year in the UK, and free vaccination is offered to everyone over the age of 65. Surgery Meaning: The process of cutting open the body and removing or repairing damaged parts. Example: Sanchez had to undergo emergency surgery after suffering a heart attack. Operation Meaning: The act of surgery performed on a patient. Example: My ankle fracture was so bad that I had to have an operation to repair it. Cure Meaning: To eradicate a disease or medical condition. Example: Millions of children in the developing world die of common illnesses for which there are simple cures.
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