Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ailments & Injuries
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(of a disease) able to make one sick
to make someone unable to see for a short time due to a strong or brilliant light
the loss of the ability to feel pain while remaining fully awake and conscious
a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low
a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production
sudden unconsciousness caused by a blocked or burst blood vessel in the brain, cutting off its oxygen supply
pertaining to an irregular heartbeat
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition
to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
a painful sore or ulcer inside the mouth or on the lips
having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer
a thick, solid mass that forms within a liquid when parts of it stick together
a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin
the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy
feeling dizzy, unsteady, or as if the surroundings are spinning, often making it hard to stay balanced
causing or experiencing difficulty in passing stools; tending to cause constipation
a numbed state caused by sudden shock, grief, or misfortune
physically or mentally trembling due to old age
unable to act, work, or function normally because of a loss of strength, ability, or power
