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Woordenschat voor IELTS Academic (Score 8-9) - Ziekte en symptomen

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met ziekte en symptomen die nodig zijn voor het Academische IELTS-examen.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
palpitation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

hartklopping, hartoverslag

hartklopping, hartoverslag

Ex: She kept a diary to track palpitations, noting any triggers or patterns that might help identify the cause .
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eczema
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy

eczeem, atopische dermatitis

eczeem, atopische dermatitis

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pneumonia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

pneumonie, longontsteking

pneumonie, longontsteking

Ex: Vaccination against common pathogens , such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza virus , can help pneumonia and reduce its severity if contracted .
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frostbite
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

bevriezing, frostbite

bevriezing, frostbite

Ex: The doctor explained how to recognize the signs frostbite to avoid serious injury .
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catarrh
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

catarrh, neusverkoudheid

catarrh, neusverkoudheid

Ex: During the winter months , many people catarrh due to the increased prevalence of respiratory infections .
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malaise
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

onwelzijn, malais

onwelzijn, malais

Ex: After recovering from the flu , he experienced malaise, making it difficult to return to his normal routine .
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contagion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

besmetting, infectie

besmetting, infectie

Ex: Despite their efforts , contagion spread rapidly , leading to a significant increase in hospital admissions .
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malady
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

kwaal, aandoening

kwaal, aandoening

Ex: The medieval village was plagued by malady that spread rapidly , causing widespread illness and death .
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congestion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

congestie, verstopping

congestie, verstopping

Ex: During allergy season , many people congestion due to increased pollen in the air .
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lesion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

laesie, verwonding

laesie, verwonding

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a lesion sustained during training .
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ulcer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

ulcus, zweer

ulcus, zweer

Ex: The endoscopy revealed ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .
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pathogen
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any organism that can cause diseases

pathogeen, ziekteverwekkende organismen

pathogeen, ziekteverwekkende organismen

Ex: pathogen responsible for malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito .
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indisposition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

ongesteldheid, lichte ziekte

ongesteldheid, lichte ziekte

Ex: The athlete decided to withdraw from the competition due to an indisposition affecting their performance .
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bout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

aanval, periode van ziekte

aanval, periode van ziekte

Ex: A bout of vertigo caused her to feel dizzy and disoriented , prompting her to sit down and rest .
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patient zero
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

patiënt nul, eerste geval

patiënt nul, eerste geval

Ex: By patient zero early , authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease .
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