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Physical Healthcare and Recovery

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1.
all
clear
Noun

an indication or announcement that a situation is safe, free from danger, or no longer poses a threat

The medical tests came back negative, giving the patient the all-clear.

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2.
bed
rest
Noun

a medical treatment in which a person is required to stay in bed for a lengthy period to recover from an illness, injury, or medical procedure

After her surgery, the doctor prescribed two weeks of bedrest to ensure proper healing.

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good
3.
good
Adjective

having a quality that is satisfying

She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

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care
4.
care
Verb

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Despite his rough exterior, he cares a lot about his friends.

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care for
5.
care for
Verb

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

The nurse cares for elderly patients at the hospital.

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bounce back
6.
bounce back
Verb

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

The athlete bounced back after a long injury, surprising everyone.

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7.
contact tracing
Noun

the process of trying to identify individuals who might have had close contact with an infected individual, particularly in order to treat or quarantine them

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convalesce
8.
con
va
lesce
Verb

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

After her surgery, she went to her parents' home to convalesce in a peaceful and supportive environment.

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9.
deep
clean
Verb

to clean something carefully and thoroughly to prevent the spread of infection and germs

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10.
deep
clean
Verb

to clean something carefully and thoroughly to prevent the spread of infection and germs

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get over
11.
get over
Verb

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely.

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heal
12.
heal
Verb

to become healthy again

Over time, a wound may heal and gradually close.

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heal
13.
heal
Verb

to become healthy again

Over time, a wound may heal and gradually close.

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14.
herd immunity
Noun

a situation where enough people in a community are immune to a disease, making it less likely to spread

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informed consent
15.
informed consent
Noun

permission given by a patient to receive a particular treatment, informed of all the possible consequences and risks

Before undergoing surgery, the patient signed a form indicating their informed consent after the surgeon explained the risks and benefits.

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inoculation
16.
i
noc
u
la
tion
Noun

the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

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inoculate
17.
i
noc
u
late
Verb

to boost the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

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curable
18.
cu
ra
ble
Adjective

(of an illness or disease) capable of being successfully healed through medical treatment or therapy

Fortunately, her illness is curable with the right treatment and medication.

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convalescence
19.
con
va
lesc
ence
Noun

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

After being discharged from the hospital, she spent her convalescence at home, gradually regaining her strength and mobility.

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remission
20.
re
mi
ssion
Noun

a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe

After several rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission, and the patient began to regain strength and energy.

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recuperative
21.
re
cu
pe
ra
tive
Adjective

promoting one's health and strength after a period of injury or illness

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recuperation
22.
re
cu
pe
ra
tion
Noun

the gradual recovery through rest after sickness or injury

After his surgery, he spent several weeks in recuperation, gradually regaining his strength and mobility.

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recovery
23.
re
co
ve
ry
Noun

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.

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recover
24.
re
co
ver
Verb

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

After a week of rest, she started to recover from the flu.

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computed tomography
25.
computed tomography
Noun

a medical test that uses special X-ray technology to create detailed pictures of the inside of a person's body

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