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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a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater
![Bilharzia](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
Bilharzia
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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](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
chronisch vermoeidheidssyndroom
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a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases
![AIDS](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
AIDS
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the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function
![encefalitis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
encefalitis
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an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated
![glaucoma](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
glaucoma
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a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five
![polio](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
polio
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a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal
![hondsdolheid](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
hondsdolheid
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a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.
![slaapziekte](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
slaapziekte
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a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals
![lijster](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
lijster
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a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts
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](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
ziekte van Alzheimer
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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](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
de ziekte van Lou Gehrig
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a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea
![pellagra](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
pellagra
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a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time
![Creutzfeldt-Jakob ziekte](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob ziekte
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a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1
![beriberi](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
beriberi
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a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements
![motorneuronziekte](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
motorneuronziekte
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a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination
![ziekte van Parkinson](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
ziekte van Parkinson
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illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness
![stralingsziekte](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
stralingsziekte
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an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues
![reumatische koorts](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
reumatische koorts
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a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting
![silicose](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
silicose
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a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel
![aneurysma](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
aneurysma
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an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort
![angina](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
angina
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a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing
![astma](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
astma
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a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes
![fibromyalgie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
fibromyalgie
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inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol
![hepatitis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
hepatitis
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a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol
![cirrhosis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
cirrhosis
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