Polish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Medical in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for medical are szpital publiczny (public hospital), klinika prywatna (private clinic) and przewlekły/a (chronic). The full Polish medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for medical, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key medical vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| szpital publiczny | public hospital |
| klinika prywatna | private clinic |
| przewlekły/a | chronic |
| wyniki badań | test results |
| historia choroby | medical history |
| hospitalizacja | hospitalisation |
| kolejka do specjalisty | specialist waiting list |
| gwarancja leczenia | treatment guarantee |
| odpłatność pacjenta | patient copayment |
| e-recepta | electronic prescription |
Example sentences
Mam przewlekłą chorobę.
I have a chronic illness.
Lekarz przeglądał moją historię choroby.
The doctor reviewed my medical history.
Konieczna jest hospitalizacja na dwa dni.
A two-day hospitalisation is necessary.
Stoję w kolejce do specjalisty.
I am on the specialist waiting list.
Wybrałem klinikę prywatną dla krótszego czasu oczekiwania.
I chose the private clinic for shorter waiting time.
Lekarz wystawił e-receptę.
The doctor issued an e-prescription.
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