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and later
detected that she had breast cancer.
5. Mrs. Parker is suffering from
Melanoma, a
type of skin cancer.
e) A virus
spread by an infected animal biting
another person or animal.
6.John has
rabies, he was bitten by his pet.
f)
Invades nearby tissues and spreads to other
parts of the body.
B. Replace the words or phrases in bold in these sentences with a word or phrase from the box so that
the sentence sounds more natural. There are three words or phrases that you do not need.
Active a diet consultant conventional medicine debilitating
diagnoses vitamins
minerals operation protein surgeon therapeutic traditional medicines holistic medicine
7.If
you suffer from a bad back, a massage will be
able to cure or relieve the disorder.
8. A key to good health is to choose the right type of
food to eat, that is high in fiber and low in fat.
9.Most people rely on
modern pills and tablets when they are ill, to cure them.
10.Some
old-fashioned cures for illnesses, such as herbal tablets and remedies, are becoming
increasingly popular these days.
11.Many people are turning to
treatments which involve the whole person, including their mental
health, rather than just dealing with the symptoms of the illness.
12
.Doctors sometimes refer
their patients to a medical specialist attached to a hospital.
13.It takes many years of training to become a
doctor specializing in surgery.
14.Meat, eggs
and nuts are rich sources of a compound which is an essential part of living cells, and
which is essential to keep the human body working properly.
