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C2 Level Wordlist - Health Condition

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Health Condition, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
palpitation

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

[noun]
pneumonia

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

[noun]
catarrh

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

[noun]
malaise

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

[noun]
contagion

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

[noun]
congestion

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

[noun]
lesion

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

[noun]
ulcer

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

[noun]
pathogen

any organism that can cause diseases

[noun]
indisposition

a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

[noun]
bout

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

[noun]
patient zero

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

[noun]
anorexic

a person who has an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction

[noun]
morbidity

the prevalence of disease or injury within a specific population over a particular period

[noun]
malady

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

[noun]
affliction

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

[noun]
valetudinarian

a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

[Adjective]
stricken

deeply affected, overwhelmed, or afflicted by a strong emotion, illness, or adversity

[Adjective]
spry

energetic and agile, especially in older age

[Adjective]
anemic

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

[Adjective]
ailing

suffering from an illness or injury

[Adjective]
sallow

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

[Adjective]
spent

having been exhausted, often implying a lack of energy, vitality, or resources

[Adjective]
pallid

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

[Adjective]
enervated

weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

[Adjective]
ghastly

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

[Adjective]
salubrious

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

[Adjective]
endemic

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

[Adjective]
immunocompromised

related to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or impaired, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses

[Adjective]
asymptomatic

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

[Adjective]
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