Turkish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Medical in Turkish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Turkish words for medical are devlet hastanesi (public hospital), özel hastane (private hospital) and kronik (chronic). The full Turkish medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Turkish 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 Turkish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key medical vocabulary
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| devlet hastanesi | public hospital |
| özel hastane | private hospital |
| kronik | chronic |
| laboratuvar sonuçları | lab test results |
| hasta dosyası | patient file / medical record |
| hastaneye yatış | hospital admission |
| bekleme süresi | waiting time |
| sağlık güvencesi | health coverage |
| muayene ücreti | consultation fee |
| katılım payı | patient copayment |
Example sentences
Kronik bir hastalığım var.
I have a chronic illness.
Doktor hasta dosyamı inceledi.
The doctor examined my patient file.
İki günlük hastaneye yatış gerekiyor.
A two-day hospital admission is needed.
Uzman için bekleme süresi uzun.
The waiting time for the specialist is long.
Özel hastaneyi daha kısa bekleme için seçtim.
I chose the private hospital for shorter waiting times.
Her muayenede katılım payı ödüyorum.
I pay a copayment for each consultation.
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