Health and first aid in English, with pictures

/ˈbændɪdʒ/

A strip of cloth wrapped around an injured body part to protect it.

“She wrapped a clean bandage around her sprained wrist.”

/θərˈmɑːmɪtər/

A tool used to measure how hot your body is.

“The nurse used a thermometer to check my fever.”

/sɪˈrɪndʒ/

A plastic tube with a needle used to inject medicine or take blood.

“The doctor filled the syringe with the vaccine.”

/ɡɔːz/

A light, breathable fabric placed over cuts to keep them clean.

“He put fresh gauze over the deep cut.”

/ˈstɛθəskoʊp/

A medical tool used to listen to someone's heartbeat and breathing.

“The doctor placed the cold stethoscope on my chest.”

/krʌtʃ/

A long support you lean on when you cannot walk on an injured leg.

“He walked slowly with a crutch under each arm.”

/ˈstrɛtʃər/

A portable bed used to carry an injured or sick person safely.

“Paramedics lifted the hurt player onto a stretcher.”

/ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd kɪt/

A box containing basic medical supplies to treat sudden injuries.

“We keep a small first-aid kit in the car.”

/bruːz/

A dark purple mark on the skin caused by a hit or fall.

“I got a large bruise after falling off my bike.”

/ræʃ/

An area of red spots on the skin that often itches.

“The new soap gave me an itchy red rash.”

/ˈswɛlɪŋ/

A puffy, enlarged area on the body caused by an injury.

“Put ice on the ankle to reduce the swelling.”

/ˈblɪstər/

A small fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by rubbing.

“My new running shoes caused a painful blister.”

/bɜːrn/

Skin damage caused by fire, hot liquid, or extreme heat.

“She treated the minor burn with cold water.”

/skɑːr/

A permanent mark that remains on the skin after an injury heals.

“He has a small scar above his left eye.”

/ˈhɛdˌeɪk/

A continuous, unpleasant pain inside your head.

“I took some medicine because I had a bad headache.”