Medical terms and health-related vocabulary in Hindi

Learning a new language can be an enriching experience, especially when it comes to understanding essential aspects like health and medicine. This article will introduce you to some crucial medical terms and health-related vocabulary in Hindi, which is one of the official languages of India and spoken by millions of people around the world.

डॉक्टर (Doctor) – A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses.
मुझे बुखार है, मुझे डॉक्टर से मिलना चाहिए।

दवा (Medicine) – Any substance used to treat or prevent disease.
डॉक्टर ने मुझे यह दवा लेने को कहा है।

अस्पताल (Hospital) – A place where people receive medical treatment.
उसे तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाना चाहिए।

रोग (Disease) – Any condition that adversely affects the health of an individual.
मधुमेह एक आम रोग है।

उपचार (Treatment) – The management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating a disease or disorder.
उपचार के बाद उसकी हालत में सुधार है।

स्वास्थ्य (Health) – The state of being free from illness or injury.
संतुलित आहार स्वास्थ्य के लिए अच्छा है।

परीक्षण (Test) – A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.
उसने रक्त परीक्षण करवाया है।

वायरस (Virus) – A small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
फ्लू एक प्रकार का वायरस है।

टीका (Vaccine) – A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
बच्चों को पोलियो का टीका दिया जाता है।

संक्रमण (Infection) – The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
उसे संक्रमण हो गया है और उसे अंतिबायोटिक्स लेने पड़ रहे हैं।

दर्द (Pain) – An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
उसके सिर में दर्द हो रहा है।

चिकित्सा (Medical) – Relating to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries.
वह चिकित्सा क्षेत्र में काम करता है।

ऑपरेशन (Operation) – A surgical procedure involving the cutting of a patient’s tissues or organs.
उसे कल हृदय का ऑपरेशन हुआ था।

प्रतिरक्षा (Immunity) – The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
स्वस्थ आहार प्रतिरक्षा को मजबूत करता है।

नर्स (Nurse) – A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
नर्स ने मरीज की अच्छी देखभाल की।

दवाखाना (Pharmacy) – A shop or hospital dispensary where medicinal drugs are prepared or sold.
मुझे दवाखाने से दवा लानी होगी।

Understanding and being able to use these terms can greatly help English speakers in navigating health-related conversations in Hindi. Whether you’re visiting a Hindi-speaking region or engaging with Hindi-speaking communities, these vocabulary terms are fundamental to understanding the basics of medical discussions and ensuring effective communication in critical situations.

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