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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relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs
related to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect means
(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior
(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it
characterized by the gradual deterioration or decline of a particular organ, system, or function in the body
having the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, shivering, etc.
(of an illness) developing suddenly and progresses rapidly, often with severe and intense symptoms
(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact
(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal
having a gentle or not very strong effect
(of pathology) related to a diseased state or an abnormal condition, especially one that is severe or harmful
relating to or caused by an illness or disease
(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression
related to conditions causing inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or connective tissues
(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner
caused by or relating to allergy
relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness
related to a condition or sound characterized by audible wheezing or whistling during breathing, typically caused by narrowed airways
relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels
affected by a disease
looking thin, pale, or exhausted due to prolonged period of suffering, anxiety, or starvation
looking pale or sickly
lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task
not having a good physical or mental condition
feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with
not in a good and healthy physical or mental state
(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents
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