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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Everyday English (Unit 8)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 8 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "allergy", "swollen", "diarrhea", etc.

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sore throat

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold. 
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cold
cold
[noun]

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

Ex: During winter, many people catch a cold. 
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diarrhea
diarrhea
[noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Ex: Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools occurring frequently throughout the day. 
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flu
flu
[noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: After catching the flu, he realized the importance of getting vaccinated. 
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allergy
allergy
[noun]

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

Ex: Her peanut allergy is so severe that even a small amount can trigger a serious reaction. 
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sprain
sprain
[noun]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

Ex: She suffered a sprain when she landed awkwardly while playing basketball. 
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ankle
ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: She twisted her ankle while jogging in the park. 
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food poisoning

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

Ex: Food poisoning can occur after consuming contaminated or undercooked food, leading to symptoms like nausea and diarrhea. 
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to cough
to cough
[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue. 
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to blow
to blow
[Verb]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Ex: She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip. 
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fever
fever
[noun]

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

Ex: A fever is one of the common symptoms of the flu. 
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to ache
to ache
[Verb]

to feel a prolonged physical pain in a part of one's body, especially one that is not severe

Ex: After a long day of work, her back began to ache from sitting at the desk. 
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to hurt
to hurt
[Verb]

to feel pain in a part of the body

Ex: After the bee sting, the spot hurt for a few hours. 
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gland
gland
[noun]

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

Ex: The endocrine system includes glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, which regulate hormones in the body. 
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swollen
swollen
[Adjective]

(of a part of the body) unusually large, particularly because of an injury or illness

Ex: After twisting her ankle, Sarah's foot became swollen and painful. 
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to swallow

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: It's important to chew your food well before you swallow. 
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sick
sick
[Adjective]

having nausea and wanting to vomit

Ex: She felt sick after eating too much candy. 
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to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verb]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: Don't forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze. 
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