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Words Related to 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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infection
[noun]
the process or the act of catching or causing a disease resulting from a bacterial or viral infestation
disorder
[noun]
a disease or a medical condition that prevents a part of the body or mind from functioning normally
complaint
[noun]
a symptom or a bodily disorder that causes discontent, about which the patient seeks medical assistance
epidemic
[noun]
an occurrence of a disease that spreads and involves a large number of people at the same time in a particular area
contagion
[noun]
any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another
burnout
[noun]
the state of being physically tired after working too hard or mentally exhausted after a prolonged period of stress
indisposition
[noun]
a state of mild illness, discomfort, or uneasiness, typically resulting in a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities
infirmity
[noun]
the state of being weak and unhealthy, especially due to old age or sickness
insufficiency
[noun]
an organ or system's failure to function adequately, leading to a deficiency in meeting the body's needs
mental illness
[noun]
Conditions affecting how a person thinks, feels, behaves, or their mood, often needing medical or therapeutic help
syndrome
[noun]
a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities considered as normal for a particular type of person
incapacity
[noun]
the state of being physically or mentally unable to do one's work or to manage one's affairs
carrier
[noun]
a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals
community spread
[noun]
the spread of an illness or disease, particularly a contagious one, for which the source of infection is unknown
nausea
[noun]
a stomach discomfort, often making someone feel they might throw up, triggered by sickness or unsettling situations
pallor
[noun]
the condition of having an unhealthy pale appearance as a result of illness, emotional distress, etc.
patient zero
[noun]
the first individual to be identified as the carrier of an infectious disease in a new outbreak region
emaciation
[noun]
the state of being exceedingly thin; often due to not eating enough or being sick
coma
[noun]
a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness
superspreader
[noun]
someone who spreads a contagious disease to a very large number of people
symptom
[noun]
a change in the normal condition of the body or a person, which is the sign of a disease
undernourishment
[noun]
a condition where individuals lack essential nutrients, leading to health issues and stunted growth
upset
[noun]
a health problem that disrupts normal functioning and often causes discomfort
red zone
[noun]
an area where there is a high number of people carrying an infection and strict public health rules are in place
relapse
[noun]
the fact of returning to a previous dire state or to become worse after making an improvement
shake
[noun]
a rhythmic motion in one or more parts of one's body that is an involuntary response to cold, fear, or excitement
sneeze
[noun]
the act of air blowing out of our nose and mouth in a way that we cannot control
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