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Gezondheid en Ziekte - Specifieke ziekten

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met specifieke ziekten zoals "hondsdolheid", "kanker" en "polio".

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bilharzia
bilharzia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

bilharzia, schistosomiasis

bilharzia, schistosomiasis

Ex: Prevention includes avoiding contact with stagnant water in regions where bilharzia is prevalent. 

Preventie omvat het vermijden van contact met stilstaand water in regio's waar bilharzia voorkomt.

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chronic fatigue syndrome
chronic fatigue syndrome
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, myalgische encefalomyelitis

chronisch vermoeidheidssyndroom, myalgische encefalomyelitis

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AIDS
AIDS
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the most advanced stage of HIV infection, in which the immune system is severely weakened and becomes vulnerable to serious infections and illnesses

aids, AIDS

aids, AIDS

Ex: Millions of people worldwide have been affected by AIDS. 
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encephalitis
encephalitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

encefalitis

encefalitis

Ex: Jenny experienced confusion and a high fever, prompting concern for encephalitis, an inflammation of her brain. 

Jenny ervoer verwarring en hoge koorts, wat bezorgdheid opwekte over encefalitis, een ontsteking van haar hersenen.

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glaucoma
glaucoma
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

glaucoom, groene staar

glaucoom, groene staar

Ex: Increased pressure in the eye can damage the optic nerve, causing peripheral vision loss in glaucoma. 

Verhoogde druk in het oog kan de oogzenuw beschadigen, wat perifeer gezichtsverlies veroorzaakt bij glaucoom.

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polio
polio
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

polio, poliomyelitis

polio, poliomyelitis

Ex: The government launched a polio vaccination campaign. 

De regering heeft een vaccinatiecampagne tegen polio gelanceerd.

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rabies
rabies
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hondsdolheid, de hondsdolheid

hondsdolheid, de hondsdolheid

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sleeping sickness
sleeping sickness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

slaapziekte, Afrikaanse trypanosomiasis

slaapziekte, Afrikaanse trypanosomiasis

Ex: Control measures focus on reducing tsetse fly populations to prevent the spread of the disease. 

Bestrijdingsmaatregelen richten zich op het verminderen van de populatie tseetseevliegen om de verspreiding van slaapziekte te voorkomen.

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thrush
thrush
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

spruw, candidiasis

spruw, candidiasis

Ex: Individuals with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to thrush infections. 

Mensen met een verzwakt immuunsysteem kunnen vatbaarder zijn voor spruw-infecties.

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cancer
cancer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and may invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body

kanker,  carcinoom

kanker, carcinoom

Ex: Regular screening can reduce deaths from certain types of cancer. 
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Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

de ziekte van Alzheimer, Alzheimer

de ziekte van Alzheimer, Alzheimer

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pellagra
pellagra
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pellagra, drie D-ziekte

pellagra, drie D-ziekte

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ziekte van Creutzfeldt-Jakob, CJD

ziekte van Creutzfeldt-Jakob, CJD

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beriberi
beriberi
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beriberi, thiaminedeficiëntie

beriberi, thiaminedeficiëntie

Ex: Beriberi can manifest as cardiovascular symptoms, such as an enlarged heart, in severe cases. 

Beriberi kan zich manifesteren als cardiovasculaire symptomen, zoals een vergroot hart, in ernstige gevallen.

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motor neurone disease
motor neurone disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

motor neuron ziekte, amyotrofische laterale sclerose

motor neuron ziekte, amyotrofische laterale sclerose

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Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

de ziekte van Parkinson

de ziekte van Parkinson

Ex: The neurologist diagnosed Robert with Parkinson's disease after observing his muscle rigidity. 

De neuroloog diagnosticeerde Robert met de ziekte van Parkinson na het observeren van zijn spierstijfheid.

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radiation sickness
radiation sickness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

stralingsziekte

stralingsziekte

Ex: Patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer sometimes encounter mild forms of radiation sickness. 

Patiënten die radiotherapie ondergaan voor kanker komen soms milde vormen van stralingsziekte tegen.

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rheumatic fever
rheumatic fever
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

reumatische koorts, acute reumatische koorts

reumatische koorts, acute reumatische koorts

Ex: Rheumatic fever can lead to joint pain and inflammation, particularly in the knees and elbows. 

Reumatische koorts kan leiden tot gewrichtspijn en ontsteking, vooral in de knieën en ellebogen.

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silicosis
silicosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

silicose, longziekte veroorzaakt door het inademen van fijn silicastof

silicose, longziekte veroorzaakt door het inademen van fijn silicastof

Ex: Regular health check-ups are crucial for individuals at risk of silicosis to detect the disease early. 

Regelmatige gezondheidscontroles zijn cruciaal voor personen met een risico op silicose om de ziekte vroegtijdig op te sporen.

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aneurysm
aneurysm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

aneurysma, uitstulping van een slagaderwand

aneurysma, uitstulping van een slagaderwand

Ex: Early detection of an aneurysm allows for intervention before it becomes life-threatening. 

Vroege detectie van een aneurysma maakt interventie mogelijk voordat het levensbedreigend wordt.

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angina
angina
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

angina, tonsillitis

angina, tonsillitis

Ex: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat the bacterial infection causing angina. 

Antibiotica worden vaak voorgeschreven om de bacteriële infectie te behandelen die angina veroorzaakt.

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asthma
asthma
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

astma, luchtwegaandoening

astma, luchtwegaandoening

Ex: Asthma attacks can be triggered by allergens, respiratory infections, exercise, or stress. 

Astma-aanvallen kunnen worden veroorzaakt door allergenen, luchtweginfecties, lichaamsbeweging of stress.

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fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

fibromyalgie, fibromyalgiesyndroom

fibromyalgie, fibromyalgiesyndroom

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hepatitis
hepatitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hepatitis

hepatitis

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cirrhosis
cirrhosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cirrose, leverfibrose

cirrose, leverfibrose

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heart disease
heart disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hartziekte

hartziekte

Ex: The cardiologist recommended medication to manage Mary's heart disease and improve cardiac function. 

De cardioloog beval medicatie aan om Mary's hartaandoening te beheren en de hartfunctie te verbeteren.

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