Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6G

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6G in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "infection", "heartburn", "congested", etc.

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illness [noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment .

injury [noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .

symptom [noun]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

Ex: Muscle aches and fatigue are common symptoms of many viral infections .

ache [noun]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

Ex: My grandmother always complains about an ache in her leg .

bruise [noun]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

Ex: She applied ice to the bruise on her leg to reduce swelling and alleviate some of the pain from the impact .

chest [noun]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

Ex: She felt a sense of relief as a weight was lifted off her chest .

infection [noun]

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

Ex: A flu infection can spread quickly in crowded environments like schools .

congested [adjective]

used to describe a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of blood in a specific area, usually due to blockages or poor circulation, leading to swelling, pain, or other associated symptoms

cough [noun]

the action of air coming out of our mouth with force

Ex: Her cough sounds worse than yesterday .

cut [noun]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

Ex: She got a small cut from the knife while cooking .

to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:

dizzy [adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: Low blood sugar levels can cause people with diabetes to feel dizzy and disoriented .

fatigued [adjective]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

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heartburn [noun]

a burning discomfort or pain in the chest or upper abdomen, often caused by the backing up of stomach acid into the esophagus

Ex: She complained of heartburn after the rich , creamy dessert .

insect [noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect .

sting [noun]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

Ex: He winced in pain from the sting caused by the hornet .

nauseous [adjective]

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

Ex: After spinning in circles for too long , he began to feel nauseous and had to sit down .

nosebleed [noun]

the act or instance of blood flowing from the nose

Ex: She tried to stop the nosebleed by pinching her nostrils together .

rash [noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Common types of rashes include eczema , contact dermatitis , heat rash , and viral rashes like measles or chickenpox .

sore throat [noun]

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

Ex: He always gets a sore throat when the weather changes

sprain [noun]

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

Ex: Rest and ice are important for recovery from a sprain , along with gentle stretching exercises .

stiff [adjective]

(of a person or body part) unable to move easily or comfortably, often due to pain or tightness in the muscles or joints

Ex: After the workout , my muscles were stiff for a few days .

swollen [adjective]

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

Ex: After the surgery , her face remained swollen for a few days .

temperature [noun]

a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

Ex: Children often experience a rise in temperature during common illnesses , such as the flu or cold .

virus [noun]

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

Ex: The doctor said it was a virus , so antibiotics would n't help .

wound [noun]

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

Ex: The knife left a small but painful wound on his hand .

treatment [noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee .

remedy [noun]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

Ex: Natural remedies like acupuncture and massage therapy are gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional medicine .

antacid [noun]

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

Ex: The doctor suggested taking an antacid after meals to reduce stomach discomfort .

antibiotic [noun]

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

antihistamine [noun]

a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

Ex: The doctor recommended an antihistamine for his seasonal allergies .

anti-inflammatory [noun]

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

Ex: For muscle aches , an anti-inflammatory pill can provide relief .

antiseptic [noun]

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

Ex:

cream [noun]

a thick, semi-solid substance used for moisturizing and soothing the skin

Ex: The cream provided instant relief for her sunburn .

bandage [noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: In case of an emergency , it ’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound .

cough medicine [noun]

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

Ex: Cough medicine can help reduce coughing at night .

liquid [noun]

a substance such as water that flows freely, unlike a gas or a solid

Ex: She was careful not to spill the bright blue liquid as she transferred it from one container to another .

painkiller [noun]

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

Ex: He reached for an over-the-counter painkiller to alleviate his muscle pain from the workout .

rest [noun]

a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing, especially after a period of activity

Ex: I felt refreshed after a night 's rest .

tablet [noun]

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

Ex: These tablets should be stored in a cool , dry place .

throat sweet [noun]

a small candy designed to soothe a sore throat

Ex: He always keeps throat sweets in his bag during flu season .

X-ray [noun]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

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