I recently had my appendix removed. Here at Fi Kalam, we’re always thinking about Arabic learning, even in times of excruciating pain and medical emergencies. So, as I sat in the emergency room, I thought to myself, “how would I handle this situation in Arabic?” And the answer was, not well; my Arabic medical vocabulary is not great these days. Luckily, that wasn't an issue but, in case any of us find ourselves in a hospital in the Shami region in the future, here are some words and phrases to know.