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CEFR C2 Vocabulary - 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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pneumonia
[noun]
the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult
catarrh
[noun]
a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them
contagion
[noun]
any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another
congestion
[noun]
a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort
lesion
[noun]
a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes
ulcer
[noun]
a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance
indisposition
[noun]
a state of mild illness, discomfort, or uneasiness, typically resulting in a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities
patient zero
[noun]
the first individual to be identified as the carrier of an infectious disease in a new outbreak region
valetudinarian
[adjective]
having excessive concern and anxiety about one's health, often with a tendency to focus on or exaggerate potential illnesses
morbidity
[noun]
the prevalence of disease, illness, or injury within a specific population over a particular period
stricken
[adjective]
deeply affected, overwhelmed, or afflicted by a strong emotion, illness, or adversity
anemic
[adjective]
relating to or suffering from anemia (having decreased number of blood cells circulating the body and carrying oxygen)
spent
[adjective]
having been used up, depleted, or exhausted, often implying a lack of energy, vitality, or resources
pallid
[adjective]
abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality
endemic
[adjective]
relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people
immunocompromised
[adjective]
related to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or impaired, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses
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