Medical English for International Students at PCMD

Medical Language Used by Patients

WARNING!
This page contains links to medical vocabulary for medical personnel. Some of these words are considered rude by polite people and should be used with care.

The first column contains the lists of words and phrases and audio recordings of them being spoken. The second and third columns are questions and then answers.

lists of words with spoken formquestionsanswers
common phrases

diseases and other conditions
mental and physical conditions
parts of the body
reproductive organs and sexual problems
bodily functions Exercise 1   Exercise 2Exercise 1   Exercise 2

Reflective Writing
Academic and Scientific Writing
Patient Speak