Aklat English File - Advanced - Aralin 8A

the general condition of a person's mind or body

kalusugan

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

gamot

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

bugbog

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

nangangati na mga pulang spot

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

paltos

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

pangalawang epekto

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

the act of dividing or separating something, typically with a knife or other sharp tool

taga

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

malalim

an inflammation of the throat that is typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection

impeksyon sa lalamunan

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

pilay

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

bukung-bukong

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

sira

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

armas

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

malamig

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

trangkaso

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

pagkalason sa pagkain

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

atake sa puso

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

stroke

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

pangkalahatang pagdadalubhasa

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

dalubhasa

a doctor who performs medical operation

siruhano

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

saykayatrista

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

simile (panitikan)

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

napakatigas ng ulo

completely lacking the ability to hear sounds

ganap na bingi

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

pagkakaroon ng napakahinang paningin

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

handa sa pisikal at malusog

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way

masyadong makulit

to eat an excessive amount of food

labis na pagkain

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

masunurin at magalang na tao

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

napakalakas at matatag na tao

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

matatag na tao

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

matulog na parang aso

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis

umiinom ng maraming alak