Medical Vocabulary for English Learners

Learn common English expressions used in hospitals and other medical settings. In the unfortunate event that you or someone you love needs to go to the hospital or a clinic, it will help you to know some basic medical vocabulary and expressions. For example, what is the difference between a “stable” and a “critical” condition? What is the meaning of “diagnosis” and “prognosis”? I will teach you the meaning of “consciousness”, “unconscious”, “to take a turn”, “vitals”, “not going to make it”, and more. This vocabulary will also be useful to you if you like to watch medical TV shows (there are a lot of them). Don’t forget to take the quiz at to practice what you have learned.