English Words Starting With H

• health card

  nounB1
  /ˈhelθ ˌkɑːd/An official identification card issued by a government authority that certifies a person's entitlement to publicly funded healthcare services.
• health centre

  nounB1
  /ˈhelθ ˌsen.tər/A building or local facility where a group of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals provide general healthcare services to the community.
• health check

  nounB2
  /ˈhelθ ˌtʃek/A routine examination to assess someone's physical condition or the operational status of a system.
• health club

  nounB1
  /ˈhelθ klʌb/A commercial establishment offering facilities and equipment for physical exercise and fitness activities, often including additional amenities like saunas or classes.
• health farm

  nounUncommon
  /ˈhelθ ˌfɑːm/A residential establishment where people go to improve their health, typically through a regimen of diet, exercise, and various treatments.
• health food

  nounB2
  /ˈhelθ fuːd/Foods considered highly beneficial to health, typically unprocessed, natural, or nutrient-dense, often as part of a dietary philosophy.
• health goth

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhelθ ɡɒθ/A subculture or aesthetic that combines elements of goth fashion with fitness, wellness, and athletic wear.
• health insurance

  nounB1
  /ˈhelθ ɪnˌʃʊə.rəns/An agreement in which you pay a company (insurer) money (premiums) so that they will pay for your medical treatment and care if you become ill or are injured.
• health maintenance organization

  nounC1
  /ˈhelθ ˈmeɪntənəns ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/A type of health insurance plan in the United States that provides comprehensive medical services to subscribers for a fixed annual fee, typically requiring members to use doctors and hospitals within the plan's network.
• health officer

  nounB2
  /ˈhelθ ˌɒfɪsə/A government or organizational official responsible for public health policies, regulations, inspections, or disease control.
• health physics

  nounC1/C2 - Technical/Specialized
  /ˈhelθ ˌfɪz.ɪks/The science concerned with the protection of people and their environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, and with the safe use of radiation and radioactive materials.
• health professional

  nounB2
  /ˈhelθ prəˌfeʃ(ə)n(ə)l/A person trained and licensed to provide medical care or services directly related to physical or mental well-being.
• health salts

  plural-nounC1
  /ˈhelθ ˌsɒlts/A powdered, effervescent mixture of mineral salts (typically including sodium bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate, and sometimes sodium phosphate) dissolved in water and consumed as a mild laxative or digestive aid.
• health service commissioner

  nounLow (a specific institutional title)
  /ˈhelθ ˌsɜː.vɪs kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ər/An official ombudsman or independent investigator responsible for handling complaints about public healthcare services and ensuring they are properly addressed.
• health spa

  nounIntermediate
  /ˈhelθ ˌspɑː/A commercial establishment offering facilities such as saunas, steam rooms, massage, and beauty treatments, designed to promote relaxation and physical well-being.
• health stamp

  nounC2
  /ˈhelθ ˌstæmp/An official certification, mark, or seal of approval applied to a food product, container, or promotional material to indicate it has met specific government health standards or is part of a public health initiative.
• health visitor

  nounB2
  /ˈhelθ ˌvɪz.ɪ.tər/A qualified nurse or midwife who visits people in their homes, especially families with young children or the elderly, to provide advice on health, development, and well-being.
• healthcare

  adjectivenounHigh
  /ˈhelθˌkeə/The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
• healthcare proxy

  nounMedium-Low (Common in legal, medical, and personal planning contexts, but not in everyday casual conversation).
  /ˈhelθkeə ˈprɒksi/A legal document or a person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of another individual who is incapable of making those decisions themselves.
• healthism

  nounLow (Specialist/Academic)
  /ˈhelθɪz(ə)m/A preoccupation with personal health as a primary, often exclusive, focus for the definition and attainment of well-being, sometimes leading to moral judgments about lifestyle choices.

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