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Santé et Maladie - Décrire La Sané et La Maladie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la description de la santé et de la maladie tels que "chronique", "inflammatoire" et "viral".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
autoimmune
autoimmune
[Adjectif]

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

auto-immun

auto-immun

Ex: In autoimmune diseases, the body attacks itself. 
communicable
communicable
[Adjectif]

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

transmissible, contagieux

transmissible, contagieux

Ex: The flu is a communicable disease that spreads through respiratory droplets. 
chronic
chronic
[Adjectif]

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

chronique

chronique

Ex: Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms. 
catching
catching
[Adjectif]

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

contagieux, transmissible

contagieux, transmissible

benign
benign
[Adjectif]

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

bénin

bénin

Ex: She received the news that her condition was benign, bringing relief to her and her family. 
autistic
autistic
[Adjectif]

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

autiste

autiste

Ex: The autistic child thrives in a structured environment with clear routines. 
asymptomatic
asymptomatic
[Adjectif]

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

asymptomatique

asymptomatique

Ex: Regular testing is essential to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus. 
congenital
congenital
[Adjectif]

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

congénital

congénital

Ex: Mary's congenital condition caused her to be born with an extra finger on each hand. 
contagious
contagious
[Adjectif]

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

contagieux

contagieux

Ex: COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places. 
degenerative
degenerative
[Adjectif]

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

dégénératif,  dégénérescent

dégénératif, dégénérescent

Ex: Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disorder leading to memory loss. 
febrile
febrile
[Adjectif]

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

fébrile

fébrile

Ex: His febrile condition left him shivering under multiple blankets. 
fulminant
fulminant
[Adjectif]

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

fulminant, foudroyant

fulminant, foudroyant

Ex: A fulminant infection can lead to rapid and severe deterioration of health. 
incurable
incurable
[Adjectif]

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

incurable

incurable

infectious
infectious
[Adjectif]

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

infectieux, contagieux

infectieux, contagieux

Ex: Sarah stayed home from work to avoid spreading her infectious cold to her coworkers. 
inflammatory
inflammatory
[Adjectif]

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

incendiaire

incendiaire

Ex: Inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema result in redness and itching of the skin. 
malignant
malignant
[Adjectif]

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

malin

malin

Ex: Malignant tumors have the potential to spread to other parts of the body if not treated promptly. 
mentally
mentally
[Adverbe]

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

mentalement

mentalement

Ex: The chess game challenged him mentally, requiring strategic thinking and concentration. 
mild
mild
[Adjectif]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

doux, douce

doux, douce

Ex: Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity. 
morbid
morbid
[Adjectif]

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

morbide, pathologique

morbide, pathologique

Ex: The autopsy revealed morbid changes in the affected organs. 
pathological
pathological
[Adjectif]

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

pathologique

pathologique

Ex: The doctor observed pathological changes in the patient's organs due to the progression of the disease. 
psychosomatic
psychosomatic
[Adjectif]

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

psychosomatique

psychosomatique

quiescent
quiescent
[Adjectif]

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

quiescent, latent

quiescent, latent

Ex: Post-treatment, the disease became quiescent with no visible signs. 
rheumatic
rheumatic
[Adjectif]

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

rhumatismal, rhumatisant

rhumatismal, rhumatisant

Ex: Support groups provide coping strategies for rheumatic individuals 
terminal
terminal
[Adjectif]

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

en phase terminale

en phase terminale

Ex: Mary's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was placed in hospice care. 
tubercular
tubercular
[Adjectif]

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

tuberculeux

tuberculeux

aggressive
aggressive
[Adjectif]

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

agressif, virulent

agressif, virulent

Ex: An aggressive strain of the flu virus was causing widespread illness. 
allergic
allergic
[Adjectif]

caused by or relating to allergy

allergique

allergique

Ex: She experienced an allergic reaction after eating peanuts, resulting in hives and swelling. 
anemic
anemic
[Adjectif]

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

anémique

anémique

Ex: She felt constantly fatigued and weak due to being anemic, with her doctor recommending iron supplements to boost her red blood cell count. 
asthmatic
asthmatic
[Adjectif]

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

asthmatique, relatif à l'asthme

asthmatique, relatif à l'asthme

Ex: The child exhibited asthmatic breathing with a noticeable whistling sound. 
diabetic
diabetic
[Adjectif]

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

diabétique

diabétique

Ex: Diabetic education programs provide valuable information on self-care practices and lifestyle adjustments. 
diseased
diseased
[Adjectif]

affected by a disease

malade

malade

Ex: The diseased plants showed signs of wilting and discoloration due to a fungal infection. 
emaciated
emaciated
[Adjectif]

extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food

émacié, décharné

émacié, décharné

Ex: The refugees were found in an emaciated state after weeks without food or water. 
life-limiting
life-limiting
[Adjectif]

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

limitant l'espérance de vie

limitant l'espérance de vie

malarial
malarial
[Adjectif]

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

atteint de la malaria

atteint de la malaria

nauseous
nauseous
[Adjectif]

inducing the urge to vomit

nauséabond, écœurant

nauséabond, écœurant

Ex: The strong smell of rotten eggs is nauseous and can trigger vomiting. 
viral
viral
[Adjectif]

caused by or related to a virus

viral

viral

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her illness as a viral infection after conducting tests. 
virulent
virulent
[Adjectif]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulent

virulent

Ex: The outbreak was caused by a virulent strain of the flu virus. 
notifiable
notifiable
[Adjectif]

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

à déclaration obligatoire

à déclaration obligatoire

peaky
peaky
[Adjectif]

looking pale or sickly

pâlichon, pâlot

pâlichon, pâlot

Ex: Despite her usual vibrant demeanor, Sarah looked peaky after staying up all night studying for exams. 
celiac
celiac
[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

cœliaque, céliaque

cœliaque, céliaque

symptomatic
symptomatic
[Adjectif]

displaying signs typical of a particular disease or medical condition

symptomatique

symptomatique

Ex: Chest pain can be symptomatic of heart problems. 
wasted
wasted
[Adjectif]

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

décharné

décharné

undernourished
undernourished
[Adjectif]

not adequately fed or nourished therefore in bad health

sous-alimenté

sous-alimenté

unfit
unfit
[Adjectif]

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

en mauvaise condition physique

en mauvaise condition physique

Ex: He was deemed unfit for the leadership role due to his lack of experience. 
unhealthy
unhealthy
[Adjectif]

not having a good physical or mental condition

en mauvaise santé, maladif, maladive

en mauvaise santé, maladif, maladive

Ex: From his unhealthy appearance, it was clear that Tom had been skipping meals frequently. 
weak
weak
[Adjectif]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

faible

faible

Ex: The bridge collapsed at its weak central support. 
rundown
rundown
[Adjectif]

feeling or looking exhausted, particularly after an intense physical activity

crevé

crevé

Ex: After weeks of working late, she felt completely run-down and needed a break. 
seasick
seasick
[Adjectif]

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

malade en mer

malade en mer

Ex: She felt seasick soon after the boat left the harbor. 
sick
sick
[Adjectif]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

malade

malade

Ex: I think the milk was bad; it made me sick. 
splitting
splitting
[Adjectif]

(of a headache) severe or massive

horrible, terrible

horrible, terrible

hereditary
hereditary
[Adjectif]

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

héréditaire

héréditaire

Ex: Hereditary traits, like eye color, are passed down from parents to their children. 
genetic
genetic
[Adjectif]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

génétique

génétique

anorexic
anorexic
[Adjectif]

having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of food intake

anorexique

anorexique

Ex: The patient was severely anorexic and required hospitalization. 
pinched
pinched
[Adjectif]

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

émacié, décharné

émacié, décharné

sea legs

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

pied marin, habitude de la mer

pied marin, habitude de la mer

Ex: 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. 
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