Medical Phrasal Verbs

Learn essential medical phrasal verbs to enhance your medical English vocabulary with this video.

Here is the list of the medical phrasal verbs introduced in this video.

• Check up (Examine): To conduct a medical examination or routine assessment. Example: "The doctor will check up on you during your appointment".
• Pass out (Faint): To lose consciousness temporarily. Example: "She passed out from the heat and needed medical attention".
• Cut down on (Reduce): To decrease the amount or frequency of something. Example: "You should cut down on sugar to improve your health".
• Taper off (Decrease gradually): To reduce something gradually over a period of time. Example: "The medication dosage will taper off over the next few weeks".
• Put on weight (Gain weight): To increase in body weight. Example: "He put on weight after starting the new medication".
• Come through (Recover): To become well again after an illness or medical procedure. Example: "She came through the surgery successfully and is now recovering".

These phrasal verbs are essential for describing various medical situations and can enhance your ability to communicate effectively in healthcare settings.