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Ordförråd för IELTS (Allmän) - Sjukdom och Hälsa

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om sjukdom och hälsa, såsom "bot", "stärka", "genetisk" etc., som behövs för IELTS-provet.

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addiction
addiction
[Substantiv]

the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy

beroende, missbruk

beroende, missbruk

Ex: Addiction often involves changes in brain chemistry, making it difficult for individuals to stop using drugs or engaging in addictive behaviors on their own. 

Beroende innebär ofta förändringar i hjärnans kemi, vilket gör det svårt för individer att sluta använda droger eller delta i beroendeframkallande beteenden på egen hand.

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allergic
allergic
[adjektiv]

caused by or relating to allergy

allergisk, känslig

allergisk, känslig

Ex: The child's skin became red and itchy due to an allergic response to a new soap. 

Barnets hud blev röd och kliade på grund av en allergisk reaktion på en ny tvål.

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bruise
bruise
[Substantiv]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

blåmärke, kontusion

blåmärke, kontusion

Ex: The doctor examined the bruise on the child’s arm and reassured the parents that it was a common injury that would heal on its own. 

Läkaren undersökte blåmärket på barnets arm och lugnade föräldrarna genom att säga att det var en vanlig skada som skulle läka av sig själv.

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bump
bump
[Substantiv]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

bula, svullnad

bula, svullnad

Ex: He developed a bump on his forehead after the fall. 
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cancer
cancer
[Substantiv]

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

cancer,  karcinom

cancer, karcinom

Ex: Early detection can improve the chances of treating some types of cancer. 
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to cure
to cure
[Verb]

to restore someone to health by ending an illness or medical condition

bota, kurera

bota, kurera

Ex: She hoped the operation would cure her. 
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diabetes
diabetes
[Substantiv]

a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin

diabetes

diabetes

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depression
depression
[Substantiv]

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and reduced energy or motivation

depression,  nedstämdhet

depression, nedstämdhet

Ex: Treatment helped her manage her depression and return to work. 
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disability
disability
[Substantiv]

a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to do some activities and usually lasts for a long time

Ex: His disability does not prevent him from working independently. 
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disorder
disorder
[Substantiv]

an illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functioning

störning,  sjukdom

störning, sjukdom

Ex: Some digestive disorders can be managed through changes in diet. 
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immune
immune
[adjektiv]

safe from catching a disease or being infected

immun, skyddad

immun, skyddad

Ex: Some individuals are naturally immune to certain diseases due to genetic factors. 

Vissa individer är naturligt immuna mot vissa sjukdomar på grund av genetiska faktorer.

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athletic
athletic
[adjektiv]

physically active and strong, often with a fit body

atletisk,  sportig

atletisk, sportig

Ex: Her athletic endurance was evident as she completed the marathon despite the challenging weather conditions. 

Hennes atletiska uthållighet var tydlig när hon fullbordade maraton trots de utmanande väderförhållandena.

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to strengthen

to become stronger, more powerful, or more effective

stärka, stärkas

stärka, stärkas

Ex: The dollar strengthened against several other currencies. 
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alternative medicine

any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine

alternativ medicin, icke-konventionell medicin

alternativ medicin, icke-konventionell medicin

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examination
examination
[Substantiv]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

undersökning, inspektion

undersökning, inspektion

Ex: A careful examination of the document uncovered several errors. 
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to implant

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implantera, inplantera

implantera, inplantera

Ex: Researchers are exploring the possibility of implanting electronic devices in the brain to assist with certain neurological conditions. 

Forskare undersöker möjligheten att implantera elektroniska enheter i hjärnan för att hjälpa till med vissa neurologiska tillstånd.

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nutritionist
nutritionist
[Substantiv]

someone who is an expert in the field of food and nutrition

nutritionist, dietist

nutritionist, dietist

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procedure
procedure
[Substantiv]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

procedur,  ingrepp

procedur, ingrepp

Ex: The surgeon explained the procedure for removing the appendix. 
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specialist
specialist
[Substantiv]

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

specialist

specialist

Ex: She consulted a specialist about her persistent skin condition. 
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therapist
therapist
[Substantiv]

a professional trained in providing a specific form of therapy, physical, mental, or otherwise

terapeut, specialist

terapeut, specialist

Ex: Physical therapists assist patients in regaining mobility. 

Fysioterapeuter hjälper patienter att återfå rörlighet.

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to transplant

to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body

transplantera, överföra

transplantera, överföra

Ex: Doctors carefully transplanted a cornea into the patient's eye. 

Läkarna transplanterade noggrant en hornhinna i patientens öga.

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genetic
genetic
[adjektiv]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

genetisk

genetisk

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infection
infection
[Substantiv]

the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness

infektion

infektion

Ex: Proper hygiene can help prevent infection by harmful bacteria. 
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obese
obese
[adjektiv]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

fetma, övervikt

fetma, övervikt

Ex: The clinic offers specialized programs for obese patients aiming to promote weight loss. 

Kliniken erbjuder specialiserade program för feta patienter som syftar till att främja viktminskning.

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obesity
obesity
[Substantiv]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

fetma, övervikt

fetma, övervikt

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and community-wide initiatives. 

Fetma kräver en mångfacetterad strategi som inkluderar att främja hälsosamma matvanor, regelbunden fysisk aktivitet och samhällsomfattande initiativ.

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recovery
recovery
[Substantiv]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

återhämtning, tillfrisknande

återhämtning, tillfrisknande

Ex: Her recovery from surgery was faster than expected. 
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severely
severely
[adverb]

to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree

allvarligt, svårt

allvarligt, svårt

Ex: Her health deteriorated severely after the diagnosis. 

Hennes hälsa försämrades allvarligt efter diagnosen.

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psychiatric
psychiatric
[adjektiv]

relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

psykiatrisk, relaterad till psykiatri

psykiatrisk, relaterad till psykiatri

Ex: Psychiatric evaluations are conducted to assess cognitive function. 
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physician
physician
[Substantiv]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

läkare, medicine doktor

läkare, medicine doktor

Ex: Physicians must stay updated with the latest medical research and treatments to provide optimal care. 

Läkare måste hålla sig uppdaterade med den senaste medicinska forskningen och behandlingar för att ge optimal vård.

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optician
optician
[Substantiv]

a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts

optiker, synundersökare

optiker, synundersökare

Ex: After the eye exam, the optician explained the different lens options. 

Efter ögonundersökningen förklarade optikern de olika linsalternativen.

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career
career
[Substantiv]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

karriär, yrke

karriär, yrke

Ex: He wants a career in engineering. 
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