Words / R / Medicine

red book

noun

B2CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The personal child health record given to parents to keep track of a child's growth, development and vaccinations.

Please bring the red book to every appointment so we can update the growth chart.

Similar: personal child health record

Topic: Paediatrics in Medical English

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