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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
illness
[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: The patient was unable to recover from his illness. 
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injury
injury
[noun]

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

Ex: After the attack, she had a serious head injury. 
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symptom
symptom
[noun]

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

Ex: A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection. 
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ache
ache
[noun]

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

Ex: After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs. 
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bruise
bruise
[noun]

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

Ex: After falling off his bike, he noticed a painful bruise forming on his arm, which would take several days to heal. 
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chest
chest
[noun]

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

Ex: After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger. 
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infection
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: He was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in his lungs. 
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congested
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

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cough
cough
[noun]

the action of air coming out of our mouth with force

Ex: After two weeks, the cough finally disappeared. 
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cut
cut
[noun]

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

Ex: He had a deep cut on his hand from the broken glass. 
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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours. 
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dizzy
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: She felt dizzy and lightheaded after standing up too quickly. 
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fatigued
fatigued
[Adjective]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

Ex: After working three consecutive night shifts, she felt completely fatigued and could barely keep her eyes open. 
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heartburn
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: After eating a spicy meal, he suffered from severe heartburn all night. 
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insect
insect
[noun]

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

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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sting
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: She felt a sting on her arm after the bee landed on it. 
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nauseous
nauseous
[Adjective]

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

Ex: The bumpy car ride made her feel nauseous, and she had to close her eyes to avoid getting sick. 
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nosebleed
nosebleed
[noun]

the act or instance of blood flowing from the nose

Ex: He had a nosebleed after blowing his nose too hard. 
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rash
rash
[noun]

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

Ex: A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters. 
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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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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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stiff
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: He felt stiff from the repetitive movements at work. 
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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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temperature

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

Ex: A high temperature is often one of the first signs that the body is fighting off an infection. 
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virus
virus
[noun]

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

Ex: A virus entered his body and made him sick. 
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wound
wound
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldier had a deep wound on his leg from the battle. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

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

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
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remedy
remedy
[noun]

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

Ex: She tried various home remedies to alleviate her cold symptoms, including herbal teas and honey. 
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antacid
antacid
[noun]

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

Ex: He took an antacid to ease his heartburn after dinner. 
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antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection. 
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antihistamine

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

Ex: He took an antihistamine to relieve his allergy symptoms. 
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anti-inflammatory

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

Ex: Doctors recommend anti-inflammatory drugs for pain after injuries. 
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antiseptic

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

Ex: She cleaned the cut with antiseptic before applying a bandage to prevent infection. 
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cream
cream
[noun]

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

Ex: She applied a rich cream to her hands to keep them soft. 
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bandage
bandage
[noun]

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

Ex: She wrapped a bandage around the cut on her finger to protect it from infection. 
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cough medicine

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

Ex: He took cough medicine to soothe his throat. 
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liquid
liquid
[noun]

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

Ex: Water is the most common liquid on Earth, essential for all forms of life. 
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painkiller

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

Ex: She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work. 
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rest
rest
[noun]

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

Ex: He usually takes a rest after coming home from work. 
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tablet
tablet
[noun]

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

Ex: She took a tablet for her headache. 
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throat sweet

a small candy designed to soothe a sore throat

Ex: She popped a throat sweet to relieve her scratchy throat. 
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X-ray
X-ray
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm. 
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