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SAT Natural Sciences - Disease and Pathology

Here you will learn some English words related to diseases and pathology, such as "malignant", "prognosis", "sepsis", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
benign

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

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malignant

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

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latent

(biology) inactive and waiting for a suitable condition

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chronic

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

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syndrome

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

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affliction

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

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ailment

an illness, often a minor one

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prognosis

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

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contagion

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

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epidemic

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

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life-threatening

posing a significant risk to a person's life

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asymptomatic

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

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inflammation

a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury

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glaucoma

an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated

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sepsis

a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure

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fatty liver

a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells, often due to factors like alcohol consumption or obesity

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steatosis

a medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within liver cells

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allergy

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

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concussion

a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head

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autism

a disorder that begins in early childhood, causing behavioral, social, and communication challenges

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hypertension

a condition that arises when one is experiencing a chronic elevation of blood pressure

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cardiovascular disease

a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke

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tuberculosis

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

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cystic fibrosis

a genetic disorder causing the production of thick and sticky mucus, affecting the respiratory and digestive systems and leading to various complications

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yellow fever

a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes

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virulent

(of a disease) able to make one sick

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insomnia

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

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obesity

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

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trauma

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

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attention deficit disorder

a neurological condition characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, typically diagnosed in childhood and often persisting into adulthood

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dementia

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

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mumps

an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck

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measles

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

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narcolepsy

a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams

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gigantism

a rare medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height due to an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood and adolescence

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restless leg syndrome

a condition causing an irresistible urge to move the legs, often with uncomfortable sensations, usually worse in the evening or at night

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dermatitis

a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions

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fester

a sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus, often characterized by inflammation and discomfort

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