Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ailments & Injuries

(of a disease) able to make one sick

not moving or active

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

displaying patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion typical of neurosis