Health and Sickness - General Nouns Related to Health and Sickness
Here you will learn some general English nouns related to health and sickness such as "condition", "epidemic", and "carrier".
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the state of being physically or mentally sick
an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health
the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness
a disease, illness, or medical condition that impairs normal physical or mental function
a typically minor health issue or condition for which one seeks medical assistance
a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.
the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time
any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another
a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition
a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by stress, overwork, or a lack of balance between work and personal life
a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities
the state of being weak and unhealthy, especially due to old age or sickness
a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner
a bodily system or organ's failure to function in an effective or typical manner
a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason
conditions affecting how a person thinks, feels, behaves, or their mood, often needing medical or therapeutic help
a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world
a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals
a swollen area under the skin, usually caused by a sickness or injury
a condition or disease that makes one cough frequently
damage inflicted on the body as a result of an external force or event
any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack
the state of being physically or mentally unable to do one's work or to manage one's affairs
a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness
a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals
the outbreak of a contagious illness among the people of a particular region where the source of the infection is not easily traceable
any physical problem that might put one's health in danger
the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit
the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury
the condition of having an unhealthy pale appearance as a result of illness, emotional distress, etc.
any organism that can cause diseases
the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak
a sudden, severe, and often brief appearance of a health problem that is hard to control
a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.
severe physical or mental pain
a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness
a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease
the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings
a condition in which individuals do not receive enough nutrients and calories, leading to various health problems such as stunted growth
a health problem that disrupts the normal functioning of the stomach
an area with a high number of infected people where strict public health rules are applied to control the spread of infection
the return of symptoms or a condition after a period of improvement or recovery
a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem
a reflexive movement of the body or part of it caused by cold, fear, or excitement
the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way
physical weakness that is caused by a disease or aging
a doctor's report stating that the patient is in good physical or mental health
