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Health and Sickness - Describing Health and Sickness

Here you will learn some English words related to the description of health and sickness such as "chronic", "inflammatory", and "viral".

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autoimmune
[Adjective]

relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs

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communicable
[Adjective]

related to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect means

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chronic
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(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

Ex: Sarahchronic migraine headaches often last for days , despite trying different medications .
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benign
[Adjective]

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

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autistic
[Adjective]

having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior

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asymptomatic
[Adjective]

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

Ex: Despite asymptomatic, the patient was advised to monitor their health closely for any signs of illness .
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congenital
[Adjective]

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

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contagious
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(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

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degenerative
[Adjective]

characterized by the gradual deterioration or decline of a particular organ, system, or function in the body

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febrile
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having the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, shivering, etc.

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fulminant
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(of an illness) developing suddenly and progresses rapidly, often with severe and intense symptoms

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infectious
[Adjective]

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

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inflammatory
[Adjective]

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

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malignant
[Adjective]

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

Ex: The oncologist recommended a combination of chemotherapy and radiation to combat malignant disease .
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mentally
[Adverb]

regarding one's mind, mental capacities, or aspects of mental well-being

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mild
[Adjective]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

Ex: The earthquake mild, causing no significant damage .
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morbid
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(of pathology) related to a diseased state or an abnormal condition, especially one that is severe or harmful

Ex: Certain diagnostic tests help morbid changes in tissue structure .
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pathological
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relating to or caused by an illness or disease

Ex: pathological findings confirmed the presence of a rare genetic disorder .
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quiescent
[Adjective]

(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression

Ex: Following successful treatment , the patient 's symptoms quiescent.
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rheumatic
[Adjective]

related to conditions causing inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or connective tissues

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terminal
[Adjective]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

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aggressive
[Adjective]

(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner

Ex: The doctors were concerned about aggressive cancer that had spread quickly .
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allergic
[Adjective]

caused by or relating to allergy

Ex: The child 's skin became red and itchy due to allergic response to a new soap .
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anemic
[Adjective]

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

Ex: Despite feeling tired all the time , she initially attributed her symptoms to stress until a blood test confirmed that she anemic.
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asthmatic
[Adjective]

related to a condition or sound characterized by audible wheezing or whistling during breathing, typically caused by narrowed airways

Ex: Asthmatic wheezing can be a symptom of an ongoing respiratory issue .
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diabetic
[Adjective]

relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels

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diseased
[Adjective]

affected by a disease

Ex: diseased trees in the forest were marked for removal to prevent the spread of the invasive pest .
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emaciated
[Adjective]

looking thin, pale, or exhausted due to prolonged period of suffering, anxiety, or starvation

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nauseous
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inducing the urge to vomit

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viral
[Adjective]

caused by or related to a virus

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virulent
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(of a disease) able to make one sick

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peaky
[Adjective]

looking pale or sickly

Ex: Emily 's coworker peaky after returning from a long business trip , suggesting she was exhausted .
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symptomatic
[Adjective]

showing signs typical of a specific illness

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unfit
[Adjective]

lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task

Ex: The board concluded that he unfit to manage the project due to his poor organizational skills .
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unhealthy
[Adjective]

not having a good physical or mental condition

Ex: With her pale complexion and low energy , Lisa unhealthy to her friends .
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weak
[Adjective]

lacking physical strength or energy

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rundown
[Adjective]

feeling or looking exhausted, particularly after an intense physical activity

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seasick
[Adjective]

feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with

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sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: She was sick, she missed the trip .
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hereditary
[Adjective]

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

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sea legs
[noun]

an individual's ability to walk without stumbling and resist getting seasick while on a moving ship

Ex: The young boy was scared of the rocking boat at first , but his grandfather helped him find sea legs and they spent the day fishing together .
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