consult /kənˈsʌlt/
(verb) to go to somebody for information or advice
Example: If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
(verb) to go to somebody for information or advice
Example: If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
control /kənˈtrəʊl/
(noun) the power to make decisions about how a country, an area, an organization, etc. is run
Example: Please take your medication every day to control your high blood pressure
(noun) the power to make decisions about how a country, an area, an organization, etc. is run
Example: Please take your medication every day to control your high blood pressure
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
detect /dɪˈtekt/
(verb) to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
Example: The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
(verb) to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
Example: The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
factor /ˈfæktər/
(noun) one of several things that cause or influence something
Example: Could my cat be a factor contributing to my asthma?
(noun) one of several things that cause or influence something
Example: Could my cat be a factor contributing to my asthma?
interaction /ˌɪntərˈækʃn/
(noun) the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Example: My pharmacist was concerned about the interaction of the two medications I was prescribed
(noun) the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Example: My pharmacist was concerned about the interaction of the two medications I was prescribed
limit /ˈlɪmɪt/
(noun) the greatest or smallest amount of something that is allowed
Example: We were reaching the limits of civilization.
(noun) the greatest or smallest amount of something that is allowed
Example: We were reaching the limits of civilization.
monitor /ˈmɑːnɪtər/
(noun) a screen that shows information from a computer; a television screen used to show particular kinds of information
Example: The patient had weekly appointments so that the doctor could monitor their progress
(noun) a screen that shows information from a computer; a television screen used to show particular kinds of information
Example: The patient had weekly appointments so that the doctor could monitor their progress
potential /pəˈtenʃl/
(adjective) that can develop into something or be developed in the future
Example: To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking
(adjective) that can develop into something or be developed in the future
Example: To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking
sample /ˈsæmpl/
(noun) a number of people or things taken from a larger group and used in tests to provide information about the group
Example: A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
(noun) a number of people or things taken from a larger group and used in tests to provide information about the group
Example: A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
sense /sens/
(noun) an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
Example: I got the sense it would be better to get my prescription filled right away
(noun) an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
Example: I got the sense it would be better to get my prescription filled right away
volunteer /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement