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
a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested
a medical condition characterized by hair loss or baldness, which can occur on the scalp or other parts of the body
the absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in women of reproductive age
a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory
severe, life-threatening allergic reaction causing rapid onset, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, and potential loss of consciousness
severe and life-threatening allergic reaction with rapid and serious symptoms
a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production
hardening and thickening of arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues
complete and permanent loss of all brain functions, indicating irreversible cessation of activity
a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them
a congenital condition where there is an opening or gap in the roof of the mouth, often present from birth
a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort
a severe medical condition caused by a blood clot that is formed in one or more of the deep veins in one's body, particularly in one's legs
a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors
a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin
a severe medical condition during which a blood clot in a coronary artery causes a blockage in the flow of blood that leads to heart
a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low
a medical condition caused by prolonged contact with extreme weather, such as heat or cold, without protection
a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick
a solid particle that forms in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, causing pain or other symptoms
a chronic condition during which tissues in one's body die as a result of an obstruction in circulation or a bacterial infection
a medical condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention
a serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature
a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place
a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious
a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or other underlying health issues
a medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or excessive insulin
a medical condition where the body loses heat faster than it can generate it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature
a medical condition in which a person suddenly feels extreme emotions or makes them violent in a way that they cannot control it
a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses
a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep
a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy
a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea
a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams
a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress
the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures
a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage
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
a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury
a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure
a painful condition resulting from one of the discs in one's spine moving out of its proper position
the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep
a severe medical condition in which the blood clots and blocks the blood vessels, particularly those leading to one's heart
a severe medical condition resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy that can cause the child to be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities
a severe medical condition during which voice cords in one's voice box become painful and swollen, often resulting in loss of the voice or having difficulty breathing
a condition of being temporarily unable to see due to one's eyes being exposed to ultraviolet rays reflected off snow or ice
a medical condition characterized by the progressive clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision
abnormal pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, often known as preeclampsia
a chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling air and causing shortness of breath
a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition
a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases
an illness resulting from reduced air pressure and oxygen at high altitudes, causing symptoms like headache and nausea
an illness characterized by high fever and caused by prolonged exposure to excessive heat or sunlight
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
a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function, leading to the cessation of blood circulation and vital organ function
a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death to the affected tissue
the death of tissue, typically caused by a lack of blood supply, leading to irreversible damage
an excessive and uncontrollable loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel
a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot
