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