nagging pain - a pain that continues to hurt and that won't go away

I can't sleep at night because of the nagging pain in my back.

routine tests - regular tests, not special ones

The doctor ordered some routine tests for my daughter.

specialist - a doctor who specializes in an area of medicine

My doctor said that a specialist would be able to tell me what is wrong with my eye.

GP (general practitioner) - a doctor trained to give general health care; not a specialist

If anyone in the family is sick, they go see our family GP.

to refer - to be given a recommendation to see someone

My friend referred me to a good car mechanic.

to diagnose - to find the problem

The gardener diagnosed the problem with my plant and now it's healthy.

to order some tests - to have medical tests done to a patient

My eye doctor ordered some tests to find out why I'm having difficulty seeing.

surgery - when the doctor cuts open or performs some procedure on or in your body

The surgery on her hand went well and she should recover soon.

procedure - a series of activities or steps

Does anyone know the procedure for installing this program?

to relieve - to reduce or stop pain

I took the pills and it relieved my shoulder pain.

high risk operation - dangerous surgery

She decided to have the high risk operation against her doctor's advice.

not at all - definitely not

I asked him if changing seats would cause a problem and he said, "Not at all."

treatment options - choices for medical care

After thinking about all of the treatment options, I decided to take the medication.

not that... - short for "not something that" or "not anyone that"

I have nothing to wear in my closet, at least, not that I would wear to the party.

course of treatment - a series of things the doctor does to cure you or make your better

We decided on this course of treatment for my father.

second opinion - another opinion or diagnosis

It's a good idea to get a second opinion just to be sure.

going under the knife - to have surgery

I have a good surgeon so I'm not worried about going under the knife.

2006

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