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Gezondheid en Ziekte - Specifieke ziekten

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met specifieke ziekten zoals "rabiës", "kanker" en "polio".

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bilharzia

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

Bilharzia

Bilharzia

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chronic fatigue syndrome

a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, along with other symptoms like pain, cognitive problems, and sleep disturbances

chronisch vermoeidheidssyndroom

chronisch vermoeidheidssyndroom

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AIDS

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

AIDS

AIDS

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encephalitis

the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function

encefalitis

encefalitis

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glaucoma

an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated

glaucoma

glaucoma

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polio

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

polio

polio

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rabies

a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal

hondsdolheid

hondsdolheid

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sleeping sickness

a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.

slaapziekte

slaapziekte

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thrush

a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals

lijster

lijster

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cancer

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

Kreeft

Kreeft

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Alzheimer's disease

a progressive neurologic disorder, particularly affecting older people, that slowly destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time

ziekte van Alzheimer

ziekte van Alzheimer

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lou gehrig's disease

a progressive neurodegenerative disease that mainly affects motor neurons of the spinal cord which causes weakness in muscles and eventually causes paralysis and early death

de ziekte van Lou Gehrig

de ziekte van Lou Gehrig

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pellagra

a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea

pellagra

pellagra

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time

Creutzfeldt-Jakob ziekte

Creutzfeldt-Jakob ziekte

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beriberi

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beriberi

beriberi

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motor neurone disease

a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements

motorneuronziekte

motorneuronziekte

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Parkinson's disease

a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination

ziekte van Parkinson

ziekte van Parkinson

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radiation sickness

illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness

stralingsziekte

stralingsziekte

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rheumatic fever

an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues

reumatische koorts

reumatische koorts

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silicosis

a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting

silicose

silicose

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aneurysm

a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel

aneurysma

aneurysma

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angina

an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort

angina

angina

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asthma

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

astma

astma

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fibromyalgia

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes

fibromyalgie

fibromyalgie

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hepatitis

inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol

hepatitis

hepatitis

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cirrhosis

a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol

cirrhosis

cirrhosis

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heart disease

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

hartziekte

hartziekte

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