Words Related to Health and Sickness - Medical Conditions
Here you will learn some English words related to medical conditions such as "allergy", "diabetes", and "insomnia".
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allergy
[noun]
a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested
alopecia
[noun]
a medical condition characterized by hair loss or baldness, which can occur on the scalp or other parts of the body
amenorrhoea
[noun]
the absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in women of reproductive age
amnesia
[noun]
a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory
anaphylactic shock
[noun]
Severe, life-threatening allergic reaction causing rapid onset, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, and potential loss of consciousness
anaphylaxis
[noun]
severe and life-threatening allergic reaction with rapid and serious symptoms
arteriosclerosis
[noun]
hardening and thickening of arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues
brain death
[noun]
complete and permanent loss of all brain functions, indicating irreversible cessation of activity
catarrh
[noun]
a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them
cleft palate
[noun]
a congenital condition where there is an opening or gap in the roof of the mouth, often present from birth
congestion
[noun]
a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort
diabetes
[noun]
a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin
coronary thrombosis
[noun]
a severe medical condition during which a blood clot in a coronary artery causes a blockage in the flow of blood that leads to heart
anemia
[noun]
a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in one's body is low
gallstone
[noun]
a solid particle that forms in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, causing pain or other symptoms
gangrene
[noun]
a chronic condition during which tissues in one's body die as a result of an obstruction in circulation or a bacterial infection
heart failure
[noun]
a medical condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention
hernia
[noun]
a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place
bronchitis
[noun]
a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious
hyperglycaemia
[noun]
a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or other underlying health issues
hysteria
[noun]
a medical condition in which a person suddenly feels extreme emotions or makes them violent in a way that they cannot control it
immunodeficiency
[noun]
a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses
migraine
[noun]
a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea
narcolepsy
[noun]
a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams
osteoporosis
[noun]
a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures
paraplegia
[noun]
a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage
peptic ulcer
[noun]
an open sore in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine caused by stomach acid erosion, often leading to abdominal pain and discomfort
inflammation
[noun]
a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury
sepsis
[noun]
a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure
sudden infant death syndrome
[noun]
the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep
fetal alcohol syndrome
[noun]
a severe medical condition resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy that can cause the child to be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities
snow-blindness
[noun]
a condition of being temporarily unable to see due to one's eyes being exposed to ultraviolet rays reflected off snow or ice
cataract
[noun]
a medical condition characterized by the progressive clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision
emphysema
[noun]
a chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling air and causing shortness of breath
atrophy
[noun]
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition
heart attack
[noun]
a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases
altitude sickness
[noun]
an illness resulting from reduced air pressure and oxygen at high altitudes, causing symptoms like headache and nausea
stroke
[noun]
a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body
cardiac arrest
[noun]
a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function, leading to the cessation of blood circulation and vital organ function
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