Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Affections et blessures
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(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulent
not moving or active

inerte
to make someone unable to see for a short time due to a strong or brilliant light

éblouir, aveugler
the loss of the ability to feel pain while remaining fully awake and conscious

analgésie, insensibilité à la douleur
a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low

anémie
a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production

aphasie, aphasie
sudden unconsciousness caused by a blocked or burst blood vessel in the brain, cutting off its oxygen supply

apoplexie, attaque cérébrale
pertaining to an irregular heartbeat

arythmique, irrégulier
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition

atrophie, dégénérescence
to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something

indiquer, signaler
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

cal, durillon
a painful sore or ulcer inside the mouth or on the lips

aphte, ulcère buccal
having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

cancérigène, carcinogène
a thick, solid mass that forms within a liquid when parts of it stick together

caillot, thrombus
the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

lassitude, langueur
feeling dizzy, unsteady, or as if the surroundings are spinning, often making it hard to stay balanced

étourdi, vertigineux
causing or experiencing difficulty in passing stools; tending to cause constipation

constipant, qui constipe
physically or mentally trembling due to old age

chancelant
unable to act, work, or function normally because of a loss of strength, ability, or power

incapable, invalide
displaying patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion typical of neurosis

névrosé, névrotique
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