Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Illnesses, Injuries & Specific Conditions
Learn advanced CAE vocabulary for illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions, including symptoms, disorders, pain, recovery, and specific health problems.
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to release or ooze pus or other infected fluid from a wound or sore
in a manner that denotes an illness or condition that is incurable and expected to result in death
a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning
to suddenly cause a bone to move out of its normal position
to sustain a break or crack in a bone
to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant
a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone
(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain
an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness
feeling unwell or slightly ill
damage to muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that develops over time from repetitive movements, prolonged overuse, or sustained awkward posture during work or daily activities
to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly
a condition where a person has trouble seeing certain colors or distinguishing between them
to block the throat, hinder breathing and cause suffocation
a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep
a chronic condition in which the force of blood against arterial walls is persistently elevated, increasing risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications
the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
to make someone tired because of strain or stress
a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito
to cause discomfort or distress
to make a part of the body feel a bit ticklish or have a slight, unusual sensation
severe physical or mental pain
to become weaker, less energetic, or less enthusiastic
a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay
a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time
a period of severe mental or emotional distress in which someone becomes unable to function normally
a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory
a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed
an extremely anxious or nervous person
a group of mental health conditions marked by persistent, excessive fear or worry, that interferes with daily functioning
