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Health and Sickness - Medical Conditions

Here you will learn some English words related to medical conditions such as "allergy", "diabetes", and "insomnia".

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a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

Ex: Research has shown a correlation between stress and an increased risk alcoholism.
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allergy
[noun]

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

Ex: After coming into contact with the cat , she experienced an allergic reaction due to her allergy.
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the absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in women of reproductive age

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severe, life-threatening allergic reaction causing rapid onset, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, and potential loss of consciousness

Ex: Symptoms anaphylactic shock may include hives , swelling , and a feeling of impending doom .
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severe and life-threatening allergic reaction with rapid and serious symptoms

Ex: Michelle 's anaphylaxis resulted from exposure to pollen .
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hardening and thickening of arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues

Ex: arteriosclerosis advances , it can lead to complications such as heart attacks and strokes .
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complete and permanent loss of all brain functions, indicating irreversible cessation of activity

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catarrh
[noun]

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

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a congenital condition where there is an opening or gap in the roof of the mouth, often present from birth

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

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a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

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fever
[noun]

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

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gallstone
[noun]

a solid particle that forms in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, causing pain or other symptoms

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a medical condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention

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a serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature

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a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

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a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or other underlying health issues

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a medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or excessive insulin

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a medical condition where the body loses heat faster than it can generate it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

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a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

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insomnia
[noun]

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

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a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

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migraine
[noun]

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

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

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necrosis
[noun]

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

Ex: The autopsy revealed that the cause of death necrosis of the liver due to acute alcohol poisoning .
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obesity
[noun]

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

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a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures

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a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

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an open sore in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine caused by stomach acid erosion, often leading to abdominal pain and discomfort

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sepsis
[noun]

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

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the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep

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cataract
[noun]

a medical condition characterized by the progressive clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision

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toxemia
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abnormal pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, often known as preeclampsia

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emphysema
[noun]

a chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling air and causing shortness of breath

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diarrhea
[noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

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atrophy
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the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition

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a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

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an illness resulting from reduced air pressure and oxygen at high altitudes, causing symptoms like headache and nausea

Ex: Symptoms altitude sickness usually improve with descent to lower elevations .
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stroke
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a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

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a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function, leading to the cessation of blood circulation and vital organ function

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a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death to the affected tissue

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the death of tissue, typically caused by a lack of blood supply, leading to irreversible damage

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an excessive and uncontrollable loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

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a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot

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