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Health and Sickness - Specific Diseases

Here you will learn some English words related to specific diseases such as "rabies", "cancer", and "polio".

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bilharzia

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

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chronic fatigue syndrome

a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, along with other symptoms like pain, cognitive problems, and sleep disturbances

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AIDS

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

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encephalitis

the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function

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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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polio

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

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rabies

a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal

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sleeping sickness

a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.

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thrush

a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals

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cancer

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

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Alzheimer's disease

a progressive neurologic disorder, particularly affecting older people, that slowly destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time

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pellagra

a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time

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beriberi

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

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motor neurone disease

a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements

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Parkinson's disease

a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination

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radiation sickness

illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness

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rheumatic fever

an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues

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silicosis

a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting

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aneurysm

a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel

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angina

an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort

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asthma

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

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fibromyalgia

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes

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hepatitis

inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol

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cirrhosis

a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol

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heart disease

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

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