autoimmune
[adjective]
relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs
Ex:
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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communicable
[adjective]
related to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect means
Ex:
HIV
is
not
easily
communicable
through
casual
contact
.
chronic
[adjective]
(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
Ex:
Tom
's
chronic
arthritis
makes
it
challenging
for
him
to
move around
comfortably
.
benign
[adjective]
(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful
Ex:
Despite
experiencing
symptoms
,
the
tests
revealed
that
his
condition
was
benign
and
temporary
.
autistic
[adjective]
having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior
Ex:
The
autistic
teenager
has
a
talent
for
memorizing
facts
and
details
about
their
special interests
.
asymptomatic
[adjective]
(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it
Ex:
Many
individuals
infected
with
the
parasite
are
asymptomatic
and
may
not
seek
medical
attention
.
contagious
[adjective]
(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact
Ex:
degenerative
[adjective]
characterized by the gradual deterioration or decline of a particular organ, system, or function in the body
Ex:
Aging
is
associated
with
degenerative
changes
in
various
bodily
tissues
.
febrile
[adjective]
having the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, shivering, etc.
Ex:
The
doctor
noted
the
febrile
child
’s
flushed
face
and
rapid
breathing
.
fulminant
[adjective]
(of an illness) developing suddenly and progresses rapidly, often with severe and intense symptoms
Ex:
The
patient
experienced
a
fulminant
onset
of
symptoms
,
requiring
emergency
treatment
.
incurable
[adjective]
(of a disease or a sick person) impossible to cure or unresponsive to treatment
infectious
[adjective]
(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact
Ex:
The
flu
is
highly
infectious
,
spreading
easily
from
person
to
person
,
especially
in
crowded
places
.
inflammatory
[adjective]
causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues
Ex:
Inflammatory
foods
may
exacerbate
symptoms
in
individuals
with
certain
autoimmune
conditions
.
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
the
malignant
disease
.
mentally
[adverb]
regarding one's mind, mental capacities, or aspects of mental well-being
Ex:
The
stress
affected
her
mentally
,
influencing
her
ability
to
focus
and
make
decisions
.
mild
[adjective]
having a gentle or not very strong effect
Ex:
She
experienced
mild
discomfort
after
the
procedure
.
morbid
[adjective]
(of pathology) related to a diseased state or an abnormal condition, especially one that is severe or harmful
Ex:
The
doctor
discussed
the
morbid
aspects
of
the
patient
's
medical
condition
.
pathological
[adjective]
relating to or caused by an illness or disease
Ex:
The
medical
team
conducted
a
pathological
study
of
the
patient
's
blood
to
diagnose
the
infection
.
psychosomatic
[adjective]
(of a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety
quiescent
[adjective]
(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression
Ex:
A
quiescent
state
signifies
a
reduction
in
the
disease
's
activity
.
rheumatic
[adjective]
related to conditions causing inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or connective tissues
Ex:
Lifestyle
changes
,
like
regular
exercise
,
alleviate
symptoms
in
rheumatic
patients
.
terminal
[adjective]
(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death
Ex:
Tim
's
father
was
in
the
final
stages
of
his
terminal
illness
,
and
the
family
gathered
to
say
their
goodbyes
.
tubercular
[adjective]
relating to or suffering from tuberculosis, a severe and contagious infection that mainly affects one's lungs
aggressive
[adjective]
(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner
Ex:
The
patient
was
diagnosed
with
an
aggressive
form
of
leukemia
.
allergic
[adjective]
caused by or relating to allergy
Ex:
He
had to
avoid
certain
flowers
because
their
pollen
triggered
his
allergic
asthma
.
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:
The
doctor
diagnosed
her
as
anemic
after
conducting
blood tests
that
revealed
a
low
hemoglobin
level
.
asthmatic
[adjective]
related to a condition or sound characterized by audible wheezing or whistling during breathing, typically caused by narrowed airways
Ex:
Certain
triggers
,
like
allergens
,
can
induce
asthmatic
breathing in
sensitive
individuals
.
diabetic
[adjective]
relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels
Ex:
The
diabetic
support group
provided
valuable
resources
and
encouragement
for
managing
the
condition
.
diseased
[adjective]
affected by a disease
Ex:
The
doctor
treated
the
patient
's
diseased
liver
with
medication
and
recommended
dietary
changes
to
improve
its
function
.
emaciated
[adjective]
extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food
Ex:
After
months
of
chemotherapy
,
she
emerged
from
treatment
looking
emaciated
but
hopeful
.
life-limiting
[adjective]
relating to an incurable chronic illness or a medical condition that will eventually lead to patient's death
malarial
[adjective]
related to or infected by malaria, a chronic disease that is caused by the bite of specific types of mosquito
nauseous
[adjective]
inducing the urge to vomit
Ex:
The
sight
of
raw meat
can
be
nauseous
for
some
individuals
.
notifiable
[adjective]
(of a disease or a crime) so chronic or serious that requires official notification and must be reported to the appropriate authorities
peaky
[adjective]
looking pale or sickly
Ex:
Mary
's
sister
seemed
peaky
after
catching
a
cold
,
with
dark
circles
under
her
eyes
and
a
pale
complexion
.
celiac
[adjective]
affected by or belonging to celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease and a digestive disorder that is triggered by eating foods that contain gluten
symptomatic
[adjective]
displaying signs typical of a particular disease or medical condition
Ex:
His
fatigue
was
symptomatic
of
anemia
.
unfit
[adjective]
lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task
Ex:
The
doctor
declared
her
unfit
for
work
until
she
recovered
.
unhealthy
[adjective]
not having a good physical or mental condition
Ex:
Prolonged
stress
can
make
you
feel
unhealthy
and
tired
.
weak
[adjective]
structurally fragile or lacking durability
Ex:
The
table
leg
was
weak
and
wobbled
dangerously
.
rundown
[adjective]
feeling or looking exhausted, particularly after an intense physical activity
Ex:
seasick
[adjective]
feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with
Ex:
The
choppy
waters
made
several
passengers
seasick
during
the
cruise
.
sick
[adjective]
not in a good and healthy physical or mental state
Ex:
My
father
was
so
sick
that
he
could
n't
even
get
out of
bed
.
hereditary
[adjective]
(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents
Ex:
They
were
aware
of
the
hereditary
risk
of
diabetes
in
their
family
.
anorexic
[adjective]
having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of food intake
Ex:
She
sought
therapy
for
her
anorexic
condition
.
pinched
[adjective]
extremely emaciated, particularly due to illness, lack of food, or exposure to cold
sea legs
[noun]
an individual's ability to walk without stumbling and resist getting seasick while on a moving ship
Ex:
After
a few
days
at
sea
,
the
crew members
had
finally
gotten
their
sea legs
and
were
able
to
move around
the
ship
without
stumbling
.