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Santé et Maladie - Conditions Médicales

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à des conditions médicales telles que « allergie », « diabète » et « insomnie ».

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a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoolisme

alcoolisme

Ex: Research has shown a correlation between stress and an increased risk alcoholism.
allergy
[nom]

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

allergie

allergie

Ex: After coming into contact with the cat , she experienced an allergic reaction due to her allergy.

the absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in women of reproductive age

aménorrhée, absence de menstruation

aménorrhée, absence de menstruation

severe, life-threatening allergic reaction causing rapid onset, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, and potential loss of consciousness

choc anaphylactique, réaction anaphylactique

choc anaphylactique, réaction anaphylactique

Ex: Symptoms anaphylactic shock may include hives , swelling , and a feeling of impending doom .

severe and life-threatening allergic reaction with rapid and serious symptoms

anaphylaxie, réaction anaphylactique

anaphylaxie, réaction anaphylactique

Ex: Michelle 's anaphylaxis resulted from exposure to pollen .

hardening and thickening of arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues

artériosclérose, sclérosant artériel

artériosclérose, sclérosant artériel

Ex: arteriosclerosis advances , it can lead to complications such as heart attacks and strokes .

complete and permanent loss of all brain functions, indicating irreversible cessation of activity

mort cérébrale, décès cérébral

mort cérébrale, décès cérébral

catarrh
[nom]

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

catarrhe

catarrhe

a congenital condition where there is an opening or gap in the roof of the mouth, often present from birth

palais fendu, fente labio-palatine

palais fendu, fente labio-palatine

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestion, engorgement

congestion, engorgement

a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

délirium tremens, delirium tremens

délirium tremens, delirium tremens

fever
[nom]

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

fièvre

fièvre

a solid particle that forms in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, causing pain or other symptoms

calcul biliaire, pierres dans la vésicule biliaire

calcul biliaire, pierres dans la vésicule biliaire

a medical condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention

insuffisance cardiaque, défaillance cardiaque

insuffisance cardiaque, défaillance cardiaque

a serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature

insolation, coup de chaleur

insolation, coup de chaleur

a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

bronchite

bronchite

a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or other underlying health issues

hyperglycémie, glycémie élevée

hyperglycémie, glycémie élevée

a medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or excessive insulin

hypoglycémie, hypoglycémie réactionnelle

hypoglycémie, hypoglycémie réactionnelle

a medical condition where the body loses heat faster than it can generate it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

hypothermie, hypothermie sévère

hypothermie, hypothermie sévère

a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

immunodéficience, déficit immunitaire

immunodéficience, déficit immunitaire

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnie

insomnie

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

malnutrition

malnutrition

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

migraine

migraine

a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams

narcolepsie, narcolepsie (condition neurologique)

narcolepsie, narcolepsie (condition neurologique)

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

nécrose

nécrose

Ex: The autopsy revealed that the cause of death necrosis of the liver due to acute alcohol poisoning .
obesity
[nom]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obésité

obésité

a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures

ostéoporose, maladie osseuse dégénérative

ostéoporose, maladie osseuse dégénérative

a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

paraplégie

paraplégie

an open sore in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine caused by stomach acid erosion, often leading to abdominal pain and discomfort

ulcère gastrique, ulcère peptique

ulcère gastrique, ulcère peptique

sepsis
[nom]

a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure

sepsis, septicémie

sepsis, septicémie

the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep

le syndrome de mort subite du nourrisson, la mort subite inexplicable du nourrisson

le syndrome de mort subite du nourrisson, la mort subite inexplicable du nourrisson

a medical condition characterized by the progressive clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision

cataracte

cataracte

toxemia
[nom]

abnormal pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, often known as preeclampsia

toximie, toxémie

toximie, toxémie

a chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling air and causing shortness of breath

emphysème, emphysème pulmonaire

emphysème, emphysème pulmonaire

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

diarrhée

diarrhée

atrophy
[nom]

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

atrophie, dégénérescence

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

crise cardiaque

crise cardiaque

Ex: The heart attack took everyone by surprise , highlighting the unpredictability of heart disease .

an illness resulting from reduced air pressure and oxygen at high altitudes, causing symptoms like headache and nausea

mal des montagnes, mal d'altitude

mal des montagnes, mal d'altitude

Ex: Symptoms altitude sickness usually improve with descent to lower elevations .
stroke
[nom]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

accident vasculaire cérébral

accident vasculaire cérébral

a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function, leading to the cessation of blood circulation and vital organ function

arrêt cardiaque, défaillance cardiaque

arrêt cardiaque, défaillance cardiaque

a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death to the affected tissue

infarctus du myocarde, crise cardiaque

infarctus du myocarde, crise cardiaque

the death of tissue, typically caused by a lack of blood supply, leading to irreversible damage

infarctus, nécrose

infarctus, nécrose

an excessive and uncontrollable loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

hémorragie

hémorragie

a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot

embolie pulmonaire, embolie artérielle pulmonaire

embolie pulmonaire, embolie artérielle pulmonaire

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