This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Health & Medicine. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
restore the treatment plan to its former glory
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will restore the treatment plan to its former glory.
terminate a pregnancy
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will terminate a pregnancy.
adverse reaction
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the adverse reaction.
undergo a comprehensive assessment
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will undergo a comprehensive assessment.
a decent night’s sleep
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured a decent night’s sleep.
reduce their stress level
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will reduce their stress level.
lull the patient to sleep
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will lull the patient to sleep.
infectious disease
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the infectious disease.
make a full recovery
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will make a full recovery.
massive heart attack
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the massive heart attack.
respond well to treatment
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will respond well to treatment.
keep their balance
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will keep their balance.
shiver down her spine
The sudden sound sent a shiver down her spine.
cramped conditions
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the cramped conditions.
poor sanitary conditions
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the poor sanitary conditions.
have an operation
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will have an operation.
develop antibiotic resistance
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will develop antibiotic resistance.
run into difficulties
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will run into difficulties.
suffer from a chronic disease
Within the Health & Medicine topic, many patients suffer from a chronic disease and require long-term treatment.
in a state of shock
After the accident, the passengers were in a state of shock.
hasten the patient's death
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will hasten the patient's death.
course of medication
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the course of medication.
slur their words
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will slur their words.
streaming cold
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the streaming cold.
exceed the recommended dose
In a hospital case meeting, the medical team will exceed the recommended dose.
undergo major surgery
After the scans revealed internal bleeding, she had to undergo major surgery to stop the bleeding.
critically ill
In a hospital case meeting, the patient was critically ill.
clinically proven
In a hospital case meeting, the patient was clinically proven.
premature death
At a hospital case meeting, the clinical report featured the premature death.
pronounced the patient dead
The doctor pronounced the patient dead at the scene.