Language learners often find that expanding their vocabulary to include terms related to health and medicine can be incredibly useful, especially when traveling or living in a new country. This list will help you get familiar with some of the health and medicine vocabulary in Danish.

Sundhed (Health)
This term refers to general health and wellbeing.
Efter at have stoppet med at ryge, er min sundhed blevet meget bedre.

Læge (Doctor)
A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses.
Jeg skal til lægen i morgen for at få tjekket mit blodtryk.

Sygehus (Hospital)
A facility where patients receive medical treatment.
Han blev indlagt på sygehuset efter ulykken.

Apotek (Pharmacy)
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and dispensed.
Jeg skal hente min recept på apoteket.

Medicin (Medicine)
Any substance used for treating illness or maintaining health.
Husk at tage din medicin tre gange om dagen.

Recept (Prescription)
An official piece of paper on which a doctor advises the medicine you need.
Lægen gav mig en recept på antibiotika.

Sygdom (Disease/Illness)
A condition that affects the body or mind and that is not caused by external injury.
Mange mennesker lider af kroniske sygdomme.

Smerte (Pain)
Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
Jeg har smerte i mit knæ efter at have løbet.

Behandling (Treatment)
The management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating a disease or disorder.
Lægen sagde, at behandlingen vil tage seks uger.

Vaccine (Vaccine)
A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
Det er vigtigt at få en vaccine for at beskytte mod visse sygdomme.

Infektion (Infection)
The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
Hun blev indlagt på grund af en alvorlig infektion.

Immunsystem (Immune system)
The body system that defends against infectious organisms and other invaders.
Et stærkt immunsystem er vigtigt for at holde sig sund.

Ambulance (Ambulance)
A vehicle specifically designed to transport the ill or injured to a medical facility.
Ambulancen kom hurtigt efter at have ringet 112.

Tandlæge (Dentist)
A healthcare professional qualified to practice dentistry.
Jeg har bestilt tid hos tandlægen for at få et tandtjek.

Mastering terms related to health and medicine can be crucial for anyone’s well-being, especially when in a Danish-speaking region. Whether you’re discussing symptoms, scheduling a doctor’s appointment, or just aiming to understand more about personal health, this vocabulary will come in handy. Remember to practice regularly and immerse yourself in the language for the best learning experience. Held og lykke! (Good luck!)