Lesson 9

is a doctor who does operation

is the place where you have an operation.

is an illness which makes it difficult for you to breathe.

is a doctor who knows a lot about one area of medicine.

is the part of a hospital where you go if you have an emergency. (A&E = Accident and Emergency)

is a medical problem that some people get when they eat, breathe or touch certain things.

is an extremely painful headache that/which can also make you feel sick

is a big room with beds in a hospital where patients receive medical treatment

is a building or an office where you can go and ask a GP or a dentist for medical advice

is a doctor who/that gives medical treatment to people who/that live in a particular area. (GP = general practitioner)

is a piece of paper that/which the doctor gives you so that you can get the medicine you need.

is a disease in part of your body that/which is caused by bacteria or a virus

My sister is allergic to nuts

money which is owed to somebody else: The company has huge debts. Also: be in debt

pay back money you owe to a bank, a person, etc.: A lot of countries are finding it hard to pay off their debts.

when a group of people stand or walk somewhere to show that they disagree with or support something: 30,000 people took part in the demonstration.

say or show that you disagree with something: A large crowd were protesting against the war.

something you want to achieve: The company has already met its sales target for the year.

find information, a place or an object for the first time: Scientists have discovered a new way to predict earthquakes.

not accept: The workers rejected the pay offer.

a period of time when people don't go to work because they want more money, better working conditions, etc.: The postal workers' strike is now in its fifth day.

cancel something that was planned: The match was called off because of bad weather.

People who take part in a demonstration are called demonstrators. People who protest against something are called protesters.

to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard: She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.

We're sorry but all trains are running late today.