Comprehensive Guide to Medical Farsi for Healthcare Professionals

Are you a medical student planning an elective in Iran? A doctor working with Persian-speaking patients? Or simply interested in learning specialized Farsi vocabulary? You are in the right place. Medical Farsi (Persian) is a critical skill that bridges the gap between diagnosis and effective treatment.

While general language courses cover greetings and travel, they rarely prepare you for a hospital setting where precision is key. This guide, along with our free Medical Dictionary Tool above, will equip you with the essential terminology to conduct patient histories, understand symptoms, and navigate a clinical environment in Persian.

1. Essential Anatomy: Naming Body Parts in Farsi

The foundation of any medical interaction is anatomy. When you learn Farsi, you'll see that body parts are often used in compound words to describe pain or illness. For example, "Sar" means head, and "Sar-dard" means headache.

2. Patient History Taking: Key Phrases

Taking a patient's history (Sharh-e Hal) requires polite yet direct questions. In Persian culture, "Taarof" (politeness) is common, but in medical settings, clarity is prioritized.

Opening the Consultation

• "Moshkel-e shoma chist?" (What is your problem/complaint?)
• "Az key in dard ra darid?" (Since when have you had this pain?)
• "Koja dard mikonad?" (Where does it hurt?)

Describing Symptoms

Patients might describe their pain using these descriptive words:

• Tir keshidan: Shooting/Sharp pain (literally "pulling an arrow").
• Soozesh: Burning sensation (common for stomach or skin issues).
• Feshurdeh shodan: Squeezing/Pressure (common for heart attacks).
• Bi-hessi: Numbness.

3. Hospital and Pharmacy Vocabulary

Navigating the healthcare system involves knowing the right places and people. Here are the must-know terms for a hospital (Bimaarestan) setting.

If you’re preparing for real hospital interactions, we recommend reading our dedicated guide on Hospital Vocabularies in Farsi , where we focus on departments, staff roles, and emergency communication.

Departments

• Orzhans (اورژانس): Emergency Room (ER).
• Azmayesh-gaah (آزمایشگاه): Laboratory.
• Daarookhaneh (داروخانه): Pharmacy.
• Bakhsh-e Jarraahi (بخش جراحی): Surgery Ward.

Treatments

• Noskheh (نسخه): Prescription.
• Ampool (آمپول): Injection/Shot.
• Sorm (سرم): IV Drip.
• Ghors (قرص): Pill/Tablet.

4. Why Learn with Danaa School?

Using a dictionary is helpful, but true fluency requires practice. At Danaa Persian Online School , we specialize in teaching Persian for Specific Purposes (PSP).

Our expert tutors can role-play medical scenarios with you, correct your pronunciation of technical terms, and help you understand the cultural nuances of treating Persian-speaking patients. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, our tailored courses fit your busy schedule.

Looking for simple word meanings? For example, bimar in English means patient. You can find this and hundreds of other medical terms using our Persian Medical Dictionary tool above.