自然科学SAT - 疾病与病理学

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

(biology) inactive and waiting for a suitable condition

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

an illness, often a minor one

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

posing a significant risk to a person's life

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury

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

a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure

a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells, often due to factors like alcohol consumption or obesity

a medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within liver cells

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head

a disorder that begins in early childhood, causing behavioral, social, and communication challenges

a condition that arises when one is experiencing a chronic elevation of blood pressure

a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

a genetic disorder causing the production of thick and sticky mucus, affecting the respiratory and digestive systems and leading to various complications

a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes

(of a disease) able to make one sick

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

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

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

a neurological condition characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, typically diagnosed in childhood and often persisting into adulthood

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams

a rare medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height due to an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood and adolescence

a condition causing an irresistible urge to move the legs, often with uncomfortable sensations, usually worse in the evening or at night

a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions

a sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus, often characterized by inflammation and discomfort