Public Health

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a building with facilities for bathing, typically including a communal bath area and private rooms for washing and relaxing

  • The bathhouse in town offers a variety of spa services for its patrons.
  • Let's hit up the bathhouse for a relaxing soak this weekend.
  • I heard the new bathhouse in the city is lit!
  • The old library was like a bathhouse for knowledge seekers.

verb to eliminate or get rid of something

adverb used to modify a verb, indicating the manner in which an action is performed

  • The government is considering a proposal to do away with outdated regulations.
  • Let's just do away with all the unnecessary paperwork.
  • I say we do away with this whole situation and move on.
  • Sometimes we need to do away with old habits to make room for new opportunities.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

  • The Asian giant hornet is known for its large size and potent sting.
  • Have you heard about the Asian giant hornet? It's huge!
  • That Asian giant hornet is no joke, it's massive!
  • The Asian giant hornet buzzed into the room like a fierce warrior.

noun A type of tuberculin skin test used to detect tuberculosis infection

  • The Mantoux test is a common method used to detect tuberculosis infection.
  • I had to get a Mantoux test before starting my new job.
  • I heard the Mantoux test is no big deal, just a little shot in the arm.
  • The Mantoux test acts like a detective, searching for any signs of tuberculosis in the body.

ICD

noun International Classification of Diseases

  • The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is used by healthcare providers worldwide for diagnostic coding.
  • Doctors use ICD codes to categorize different medical conditions.
  • ICD numbers help doctors figure out what's wrong with you.
  • Just like a dictionary organizes words, ICD organizes diseases for medical professionals.