Korean Health & Medical Words & Phrases
Health vocabulary can be a lifesaver — literally. Knowing how to describe symptoms, understand a doctor's instructions, and navigate a Korean hospital or pharmacy is critical for anyone living in or visiting Korea. These terms cover common ailments, medical procedures, and wellness concepts.
102 words
두통
dutong
Headache
Beginner복통
boktong
Stomachache
Beginner발열
baryeol
Fever
Beginner기침
gichim
Cough
Beginner콧물
konmul
Runny Nose
Beginner처방전
cheobangjon
Prescription
Intermediate혈압
hyeorap
Blood Pressure
Intermediate당뇨병
dangnyo byeong
Diabetes
Intermediate수술
susul
Surgery
Intermediate건강검진
geongang geomjin
Medical Checkup
Intermediate알레르기
allereugi
Allergy
Beginner예방접종
yebang jeopjong
Vaccination
Intermediate구급차
gugeupcha
Ambulance
Beginner응급실
eunggeupsil
Emergency Room
Intermediate정신 건강
jeongshin geongang
Mental Health
Intermediate우울증
uuljjeung
Depression
Intermediate불면증
bulmyeonjjeung
Insomnia
Intermediate영양
yeongnyang
Nutrition
Intermediate비타민
bitamin
Vitamin
Beginner다이어트
daieteо
Diet
Beginner물리치료
mullichi ryo
Physical Therapy
Intermediate침술
chimsul
Acupuncture
Advanced한의학
hanuihak
Oriental Medicine
Advanced한약
hanyak
Herbal Medicine
Intermediate혈액형
hyeonaekkyeong
Blood Type
Beginner엑스레이
ekseurei
X-Ray
Beginner자기공명영상
jagi gongmyeong yeongsang
MRI
Advanced혈액 검사
hyeonaek geomsa
Blood Test
Intermediate골절
goljeol
Broken Bone
Intermediate깁스
gipseu
Cast (medical)
Beginner붕대
bungdae
Bandage
Beginner반창고
banchanggo
Band-Aid
Beginner진통제
jintongje
Painkiller
Beginner항생제
hangsaengje
Antibiotic
Intermediate감기
gamgi
Cold / Flu
Beginner구역질
gureyokjil
Nausea
Intermediate구토
guto
Vomiting
Intermediate설사
seolsa
Diarrhea
Beginner어지럽다
eojiropda
Dizzy
Beginner피로
piro
Fatigue
Intermediate발진
baljin
Rash
Intermediate피부과
pibugwa
Dermatology
Intermediate치과
chigwa
Dentist
Beginner치통
chitong
Toothache
Beginner시력 검사
siryeok geomsa
Eye Exam
Intermediate근시
geunsi
Myopia
Advanced산부인과
sanbuin gwa
Obstetrics / OB-GYN
Advanced소아과
soagwa
Pediatrics
Intermediate심장내과
simjang naegwa
Cardiology
Advanced정형외과
jeonghyeong oegwa
Orthopedics
Advanced신경과
singyeonggwa
Neurology
Advanced신체 검사
sinche geomsa
Physical Examination
Intermediate체질량지수
chejirlyang jisu
BMI
Advanced콜레스테롤
kollesteurol
Cholesterol
Intermediate암
am
Cancer
Advanced항암 치료
hangam chiryo
Chemotherapy
Advanced재활
jaehwal
Rehabilitation
Intermediate건강보험
geongang boheom
Health Insurance
Intermediate본인부담금
bonin budam geum
Copay
Advanced체온계
cheonggye
Thermometer
Beginner청진기
cheongjingi
Stethoscope
Beginner주사기
jusagi
Syringe
Beginner휠체어
hwilcheeo
Wheelchair
Beginner목발
mokbal
Crutches
Beginner산소 마스크
sanso maseukeу
Oxygen Mask
Intermediate진단
jindan
Diagnosis
Intermediate치료
chiryo
Treatment
Beginner감염
gamyeom
Infection
Intermediate염증
yeomjeung
Inflammation
Intermediate비만
biman
Obesity
Intermediate빈혈
binheol
Anemia
Intermediate관절염
gwanjeoryeom
Arthritis
Intermediate천식
cheonsik
Asthma
Intermediate흡입기
heubibngi
Inhaler
Intermediate고혈압
gohyeorap
Hypertension
Intermediate뇌졸중
noe joljeung
Stroke
Advanced심장마비
simjang mabi
Heart Attack
Advanced신장병
sinjangbyeong
Kidney Disease
Advanced간질환
ganjilhwan
Liver Disease
Advanced맹장염
maengjangyeom
Appendicitis
Intermediate위내시경
winaesijyeong
Gastroscopy
Advanced대장내시경
daejang naesijyeong
Colonoscopy
Advanced삠
ppim
Sprain
Beginner멍
meong
Bruise
Beginner연고
yeongo
Ointment
Beginner증상
jeungsang
Symptoms
Beginner만성 질환
manseong jilhwan
Chronic Disease
Intermediate면역 체계
myeonyeok chegye
Immune System
Advanced손 소독제
son sodokje
Hand Sanitizer
Beginner격리
gyeongni
Quarantine
Intermediate보건소
bohgeonso
Public Health Center
Intermediate링거
ringeo
IV Drip
Intermediate진료 예약
jillyo yeyak
Doctor Appointment
Intermediate대기실
daegisil
Waiting Room
Beginner의사
uisa
Doctor
Beginner간호사
ganhosa
Nurse
Beginner의무 기록
uimu girok
Medical Record
Advanced2차 소견
icha sogyeon
Second Opinion
Advanced요양원
yoyanwon
Sanatorium / Convalescent Home
Advanced호스피스
hoseupiseu
Hospice
Advanced환자
hwanja
Patient
Beginner건강보험증
geongang boheomjeung
Health Insurance Card
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