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autoimmune
(auto-immune)

(auto-immune)

auto-immun

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/ˌɔˈtɔɪmjun/
Adjectif

relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs

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Autoimmune reactions can lead to chronic inflammation.
In autoimmune conditions, the immune system can harm healthy tissues.
Type 1 diabetes results from an autoimmune attack on pancreas cells.
communicable
(maladie transmissible)

(maladie transmissible)

maladie contagieuse

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/kəmˈjunəkəbəɫ/
Adjectif

related to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect means

synonymcatching
synonymcontagious
synonymcontractable
synonymtransmissible
synonymtransmittable
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HIV is not easily communicable through casual contact.
COVID-19 is highly communicable, easily passing from person to person.
Public health measures aim to contain communicable outbreaks.
communicable
chronic
chronique

chronique

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/ˈkɹɑnɪk/
Adjectif

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

antonymacute
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David's chronic depression affects his mood and energy levels on a daily basis.
Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.
Despite following a strict diet, Tim's chronic diabetes requires constant monitoring of his blood sugar levels.
chronic
catching
(transmissible)

(transmissible)

contagieux

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/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
Adjectif

(of disease or illness) likely to be transmitted from one person to another

synonymcommunicable
synonymcontagious
synonymcontractable
synonymtransmissible
synonymtransmittable
catching
benign
bénin

bénin

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/bɪˈnaɪn/
Adjectif

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

antonymmalignant
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The veterinarian informed the pet owner that the lump on their dog's paw was benign and did not require surgery.
She received the news that her condition was benign, bringing relief to her and her family.
The specialist explained that the irregular heartbeat was benign and manageable with medication.
autistic
autiste

autiste

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/ɔˈtɪstɪk/
Adjectif

having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior

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The autistic child thrives in a structured environment with clear routines.
The autistic teenager has a talent for memorizing facts and details about their special interests.
He has an autistic brother who communicates through nonverbal cues and gestures.
asymptomatic
asymptomatique

asymptomatique

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/ˌeɪˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/
Adjectif

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

synonymsymptomless
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The asymptomatic carrier unknowingly spread the disease to several people at the gathering.
The doctor explained that some people can be asymptomatic carriers of genetic disorders.
Regular testing is essential to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus.
congenital
congénital

congénital

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/kənˈdʒɛnətəɫ/
Adjectif

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

synonyminborn
synonyminnate
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Tom's congenital hearing loss was detected shortly after birth during a newborn screening.
Tim was born with a congenital hip dislocation that required corrective surgery.
Mary's congenital condition caused her to be born with an extra finger on each hand.
contagious
contagieux

contagieux

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/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
Adjectif

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

synonymcatching
synonymcommunicable
synonymcontractable
synonymtransmissible
synonymtransmittable
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The flu virus is contagious and can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places.
Healthcare workers take precautions to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses in hospitals.
contagious
degenerative
(dégradatif)

(dégradatif)

dégénératif

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/dɪˈdʒɛnɝətɪv/
Adjectif

characterized by the gradual deterioration or decline of a particular organ, system, or function in the body

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Regular exercise can slow down the degenerative effects on the cardiovascular system.
Aging is associated with degenerative changes in various bodily tissues.
Chronic exposure to certain substances may lead to degenerative organ damage.
febrile
fébrile

fébrile

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/fˈɛbɹaɪl/
Adjectif

having the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, shivering, etc.

synonymfeverish
antonymafebrile
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The patient’s febrile symptoms required immediate medical attention.
The febrile state was accompanied by chills and general weakness.
The febrile reaction indicated that he was battling a serious infection.
febrile
fulminant
(fulminante)

(fulminante)

fulminant

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/fˈʊlmɪnənt/
Adjectif

(of an illness) developing suddenly and progresses rapidly, often with severe and intense symptoms

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The patient experienced a fulminant onset of symptoms, requiring emergency treatment.
Certain toxins can trigger fulminant poisoning with swift and severe consequences.
A fulminant infection can lead to rapid and severe deterioration of health.
incurable
incurable

incurable

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/ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbəɫ/
Adjectif

(of a disease or a sick person) impossible to cure or unresponsive to treatment

antonymcurable
infectious
(contagieux)

(contagieux)

infectieux

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/ˌɪnˈfɛkʃəs/
Adjectif

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

synonyminfective
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The flu is highly infectious, spreading easily from person to person, especially in crowded places.
Tom's infectious laughter spread throughout the room, causing everyone to smile.
COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which has led to a global pandemic.
infectious
inflammatory
incendiaire

incendiaire

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/ɪnˈfɫæməˌtɔɹi/
Adjectif

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

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Inflammatory responses play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections.
Inflammatory foods may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with certain autoimmune conditions.
Inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema result in redness and itching of the skin.
malignant
malin

malin

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/məˈɫɪɡnənt/
Adjectif

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

antonymbenign
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The oncologist recommended a combination of chemotherapy and radiation to combat the malignant disease.
She underwent surgery to remove the malignant growth in her lung.
mentally
mentalement

mentalement

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/ˈmɛnəɫi/, /ˈmɛntəɫi/
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regarding one's mind, mental capacities, or aspects of mental well-being

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The problem-solving activity engaged students mentally, fostering critical thinking.
The illness impacted him mentally, causing difficulties in memory and concentration.
The chess game challenged him mentally, requiring strategic thinking and concentration.

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mild
(douce)

(douce)

doux

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/ˈmaɪɫd/
Adjectif

having a gentle or not very strong effect

antonymintense
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She experienced mild discomfort after the procedure.
Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity.
His mild reaction to the criticism was unexpected.
mild
morbid
(pathologique)

(pathologique)

morbide

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/ˈmɔɹbəd/
Adjectif

(of pathology) related to a diseased state or an abnormal condition, especially one that is severe or harmful

synonymdiseased
synonympathologic
synonympathological
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The doctor discussed the morbid aspects of the patient's medical condition.
A morbid pathology report indicated advanced stages of the disease.
Researchers are studying the morbid mechanisms underlying the progression of the illness.
pathological
pathologique

pathologique

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/ˌpæθəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
Adjectif

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

synonymdiseased
synonymmorbid
synonympathologic
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Pathological examination of the tissue sample confirmed the presence of cancer cells.
The pathological findings confirmed the presence of a rare genetic disorder.
The doctor observed pathological changes in the patient's organs due to the progression of the disease.
psychosomatic
psychosomatique

psychosomatique

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/saɪˌkoʊsəˈmætɪk/
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(of a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety

quiescent
(inactif)

(inactif)

quiescent

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/kwaɪˈɛsənt/
Adjectif

(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression

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A quiescent state signifies a reduction in the disease's activity.
Post-treatment, the disease became quiescent with no visible signs.
Some joint diseases can stay quiescent without obvious symptoms.
rheumatic
(rhumatisant)

(rhumatisant)

rhumatologique

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/ɹuˈmætɪk/
Adjectif

related to conditions causing inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or connective tissues

synonymarthritic
synonymcreaky
synonymrheumatoid
synonymrheumy
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Medication and exercise help manage symptoms in rheumatic conditions.
Weather changes may worsen rheumatic symptoms, requiring precautions.
Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment in rheumatic disorders.
terminal
en phase terminale

en phase terminale

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/ˈtɝmənəɫ/
Adjectif

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

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Mary's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was placed in hospice care.
Sarah's aunt had a terminal illness that caused her health to deteriorate rapidly.
Despite undergoing extensive treatment, the patient's cancer was terminal, and they were given a limited time to live.
terminal
tubercular
tuberculeux

tuberculeux

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/tˈuːbɚkjˌʊlɚ/
Adjectif

relating to or suffering from tuberculosis, a severe and contagious infection that mainly affects one's lungs

aggressive
(virulent)

(virulent)

agressif

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/əˈɡɹɛsɪv/
Adjectif

(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner

synonymfast-growing(a)
synonymstrong-growing
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The aggressive nature of the infection required immediate treatment.
An aggressive strain of the flu virus was causing widespread illness.
The patient was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia.
allergic
allergique

allergique

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/əˈɫɝdʒɪk/
Adjectif

caused by or relating to allergy

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He had to avoid certain flowers because their pollen triggered his allergic asthma.
The doctor prescribed antihistamines to relieve her allergic symptoms.
The child's skin became red and itchy due to an allergic response to a new soap.
anemic
anémique

anémique

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/əˈnimɪk/
Adjectif

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

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Anemic patients often require regular monitoring of their blood counts and may need to make dietary changes or receive iron infusions to improve their condition.
Anemic individuals may experience symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, and pale skin due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood.
The doctor diagnosed her as anemic after conducting blood tests that revealed a low hemoglobin level.
asthmatic
asthmatique

asthmatique

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/æzˈmætɪk/
Adjectif

related to a condition or sound characterized by audible wheezing or whistling during breathing, typically caused by narrowed airways

synonymwheezing
synonymwheezy
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The child exhibited asthmatic breathing with a noticeable whistling sound.
Asthmatic wheezing can signal ongoing respiratory issues.
Asthmatic wheezing can be a symptom of an ongoing respiratory issue.
diabetic
(relatif au diabète)

(relatif au diabète)

diabétique

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/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/
Adjectif

relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels

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Diabetic education programs provide valuable information on self-care practices and lifestyle adjustments.
The diabetic support group provided valuable resources and encouragement for managing the condition.
The research team focused on developing new technologies for diabetic care and monitoring.
diseased
malade

malade

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/dɪˈzizd/
Adjectif

affected by a disease

synonymmorbid
synonympathologic
synonympathological
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The diseased plants showed signs of wilting and discoloration due to a fungal infection.
The scientist studied the diseased cells under a microscope to understand the mechanisms of the illness.
The veterinarian examined the diseased dog and prescribed medication to treat its skin condition.
diseased
emaciated
(décharné)

(décharné)

émacié

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/ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/
Adjectif

looking thin, pale, or exhausted due to prolonged period of suffering, anxiety, or starvation

synonymcadaverous
synonymgaunt
synonymhaggard
synonympinched
synonymskeletal
synonymwasted
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The emaciated stray dog sought shelter under the abandoned building.
The emaciated man's sunken eyes betrayed the depth of his suffering.
The refugees were found in an emaciated state after weeks without food or water.
emaciated
life-limiting
limitant l'espérance de vie

limitant l'espérance de vie

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/lˈaɪflˈɪmɪɾɪŋ/
Adjectif

relating to an incurable chronic illness or a medical condition that will eventually lead to patient's death

malarial
atteint de la malaria

atteint de la malaria

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/məˈɫɛɹiəɫ/
Adjectif

related to or infected by malaria, a chronic disease that is caused by the bite of specific types of mosquito

nauseous
(nauséeux)

(nauséeux)

nauseux

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/ˈnɔʃəs/
Adjectif

inducing the urge to vomit

synonymloathsome
synonymnauseating
synonymnoisome
synonymoffensive
synonymqueasy
synonymsickening
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The sight of raw meat can be nauseous for some individuals.
The nauseous fumes from the cleaning product filled the room.
The strong smell of rotten eggs is nauseous and can trigger vomiting.
viral
viral

viral

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/ˈvaɪɹəɫ/
Adjectif

caused by or related to a virus

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Researchers study viral genetics to understand how viruses evolve and spread.
viral
virulent
virulent

virulent

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/ˈvɪɹəɫənt/
Adjectif

(of a disease) able to make one sick

antonymavirulent
notifiable
à déclaration obligatoire

à déclaration obligatoire

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/nˈoʊɾɪfˌaɪəbəl/
Adjectif

(of a disease or a crime) so chronic or serious that requires official notification and must be reported to the appropriate authorities

peaky
(pâlot)

(pâlot)

pâlichon

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/pˈiːki/
Adjectif

looking pale or sickly

synonymspiky
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Mary's sister seemed peaky after catching a cold, with dark circles under her eyes and a pale complexion.
Jack's dog appeared peaky after vomiting multiple times, prompting a visit to the veterinarian.
Emily's coworker looked peaky after returning from a long business trip, suggesting she was exhausted.
celiac
(céliaque)

(céliaque)

cœliaque

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/sˈɛlɪˌæk/
Adjectif

affected by or belonging to celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease and a digestive disorder that is triggered by eating foods that contain gluten

symptomatic
symptomatique

symptomatique

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/ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/
Adjectif

showing signs typical of a specific illness

synonymdiagnostic
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Her consistent fatigue was symptomatic of iron deficiency.
His rapid weight loss was symptomatic of an undiagnosed medical condition.
wasted
décharné

décharné

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/ˈweɪstɪd/
Adjectif

weak and thin, especially as a result of old age or an illness

synonymcadaverous
synonymemaciated
synonymgaunt
synonymhaggard
synonympinched
synonymskeletal
undernourished
sous-alimenté

sous-alimenté

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/ˌəndɝˈnɝɪʃt/
Adjectif

not adequately fed or nourished therefore in bad health

synonymill-fed
synonymunderfed
undernourished
unfit
en mauvaise condition physique

en mauvaise condition physique

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/ənˈfɪt/
Adjectif

lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task

synonymbad
synonymunsound
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The candidate was unfit for the job because she didn't meet the required qualifications.
The board concluded that he was unfit to manage the project due to his poor organizational skills.
The doctor declared her unfit for work until she recovered.
unhealthy
(maladif, maladive)

(maladif, maladive)

en mauvaise santé

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/ənˈhɛɫθi/
Adjectif

not having a good physical or mental condition

synonymill
synonymsick
antonymhealthy
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Sam looked unhealthy after several days of battling a flu.
From his unhealthy appearance, it was clear that Tom had been skipping meals frequently.
With her pale complexion and low energy, Lisa seemed unhealthy to her friends.
unhealthy
weak
faible

faible

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/ˈwik/
Adjectif

lacking physical strength or energy

antonymstrong
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The small dog may look weak, but it has a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
The elderly man struggled to walk due to weak legs.
The patient's weak condition made it challenging for him to carry out daily activities.
weak
rundown
crevé

crevé

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/ˈɹənˈdaʊn/
Adjectif

feeling or looking exhausted, unwell, or slightly ill, particularly after an intense physical activity

seasick
malade en mer

malade en mer

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/ˈsiˌsɪk/
Adjectif

feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with

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She felt seasick soon after the boat left the harbor.
She had to lie down to relieve her seasick symptoms.
He took medication to avoid getting seasick on their sailing trip.
seasick
sick
malade

malade

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/ˈsɪk/
Adjectif

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

synonymill
antonymwell
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My father was so sick that he couldn't even get out of bed.
My dog got sick and we visited the vet.
She stayed home because she is sick.
sick
splitting
(terrible)

(terrible)

horrible

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/ˈspɫɪtɪŋ/
Adjectif

(of a headache) severe or massive

splitting
hereditary
héréditaire

héréditaire

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/hɝˈɛdəˌtɛɹi/
Adjectif

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

synonymfamilial
synonymgenetic
synonyminherited
synonymtransmissible
synonymtransmitted
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They were aware of the hereditary risk of diabetes in their family.
hereditary
genetic
génétique

génétique

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/dʒəˈnetɪk/
Adjectif

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

synonymfamilial
synonymhereditary
synonyminherited
synonymtransmissible
synonymtransmitted
genetic
anorexic
anorexique

anorexique

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/ˌænɝˈɛksɪk/
Adjectif

involving or suffering from anorexia

synonymanorectic
pinched
(décharné)

(décharné)

amaigri

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/ˈpɪntʃt/
Adjectif

extremely emaciated, particularly due to illness, lack of food, or exposure to cold

synonymcadaverous
synonymemaciated
synonymgaunt
synonymhaggard
synonymskeletal
synonymwasted
sea legs
(équilibre en mer)

(équilibre en mer)

jambes de mer

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/sˈiː lˈɛɡz/
AdjectifIdiom

an individual's ability to walk without stumbling and resist getting seasick while on a moving ship

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After a few days at sea, the crew members had finally gotten their sea legs and were able to move around the ship without stumbling.
The young boy was scared of the rocking boat at first, but his grandfather helped him find his sea legs and they spent the day fishing together.
What is the origin of the idiom "sea legs" and when to use it?

The idiom "sea legs" originates from the early days of sea travel and the experience of sailors and passengers on ships, where they had to get used to the constant motion of the sea. When they first boarded, many struggled to walk steadily and avoid seasickness. Over time, as they adapted, they developed the ability to move around without stumbling, which was called having "sea legs." This term first appeared in the early 1600s and refers to someone's ability to walk steadily on a moving ship without stumbling or getting seasick.

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