Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Sickness and Health
Here you will learn some English words about sickness and health, such as "cure", "strengthen", "genetic", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.
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the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy
caused by or relating to allergy
an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath
a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury
a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts
to make someone regain their health
a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin
a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily
a disease, illness, or medical condition that impairs normal physical or mental function
safe from catching a disease or being infected
physically active and strong, often with a fit body
to become more powerful over time
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues
to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure
an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury
a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine
a professional trained in providing a specific form of therapy, physical, mental, or otherwise
to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body
the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness
extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks
the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion
to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree
relating to the study and treatment of mental illness
a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery
