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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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illness
[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

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disease
[noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

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sickness
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the state of being unwell

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infection
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the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness

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complaint
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a typically minor health issue or condition for which one seeks medical assistance

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condition
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a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

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epidemic
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the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

Ex: epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .
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contagion
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any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

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a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

Ex: affliction of migraines made it difficult for her to concentrate and disrupted her daily routine .
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burnout
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a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by stress, overwork, or a lack of balance between work and personal life

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a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

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infirmity
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the state of being weak and unhealthy, especially due to old age or sickness

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insanity
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a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

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a bodily system or organ's failure to function in an effective or typical manner

Ex: insufficiency compromises nutrient absorption in the digestive system .
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malaise
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a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

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conditions affecting how a person thinks, feels, behaves, or their mood, often needing medical or therapeutic help

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pandemic
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a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

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syndrome
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a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals

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lump
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a swollen area under the skin, usually caused by a sickness or injury

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cough
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a condition or disease that makes one cough frequently

Ex: She developed cough after being exposed to dust .
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trauma
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damage inflicted on the body as a result of an external force or event

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injury
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any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

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bout
[noun]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

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carrier
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a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

Ex: Genetic testing revealed that she was carrier of a hereditary disease , which could potentially be passed on to her children .
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the outbreak of a contagious illness among the people of a particular region where the source of the infection is not easily traceable

Ex: Community spread of the disease indicates that the virus is widely circulating within the population , making containment more challenging .
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malady
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any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

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nausea
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the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

Ex: Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment .
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pain
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the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

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pathogen
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any organism that can cause diseases

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the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

Ex: By patient zero early , authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease .
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attack
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a sudden, severe, and often brief appearance of a health problem that is hard to control

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a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.

Ex: The severity of emaciation was a clear sign of the neglect and abuse he had suffered .
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agony
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severe physical or mental pain

Ex: Patients with severe burns often experience agony during treatment .
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coma
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a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness

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symptom
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a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

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the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings

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a condition in which individuals do not receive enough nutrients and calories, leading to various health problems such as stunted growth

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upset
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a health problem that disrupts the normal functioning of the stomach

Ex: upset was caused by eating too much rich food .
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red zone
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an area with a high number of infected people where strict public health rules are applied to control the spread of infection

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relapse
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‌the return of symptoms or a condition after a period of improvement or recovery

Ex: The athlete 's injury healed well initially , but unfortunately , there was relapse, and they had to undergo further treatment .
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seizure
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a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem

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sneeze
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the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way

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debility
[noun]

physical weakness that is caused by a disease or aging

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a doctor's report stating that the patient is in good physical or mental health

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