Magpagamot (en. To seek treatment)

/maɡ.pa.ɡa.mot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the act of seeking medical help or treatment.
He needs to seek treatment at the hospital after the accident.
Kailangan niyang magpagamot sa ospital matapos ang aksidente.
Taking steps to improve health.
It's important to seek treatment when feeling unwell.
Mahalagang magpagamot kapag may nararamdamang sakit.
The process of receiving medical attention from healthcare professionals.
He often seeks treatment due to his allergies.
Madalas siyang magpagamot dahil sa kanyang mga allergy.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gamot' which means the process of healing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to seek treatment from a doctor
to go to the doctor to receive treatment
magpagamot sa doktor
need to seek treatment
need to receive medical attention
kailangan magpagamot

Related Words

medicine
Items used to treat illness or disease.
gamot
sedative
A type of medication that calms a person.
gamot na pampakalma

Slang Meanings

to get checked up
I need to get treated, I will have a check-up later.
Kailangan ko nang magpagamot, magpa-check up ako mamaya.
to get cleaned
He’s at the hospital because he got treated to clean his kidney.
Nasa ospital siya kasi nagpagamot siya para magpa-linis ng kidney.
to get treatment
You should get treatment from a specialist.
Dapat kang magpagamot sa isang espesyalista.