Health and Sickness - Describing Health and Sickness

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

(of disease or illness) likely to be transmitted from one person to another

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

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

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

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

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

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 a sick person) impossible to cure or unresponsive to treatment

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

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

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

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

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 a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety

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

relating to or suffering from tuberculosis, a severe and contagious infection that mainly affects one's lungs

(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

relating to an incurable chronic illness or a medical condition that will eventually lead to patient's death

related to or infected by malaria, a chronic disease that is caused by the bite of specific types of mosquito

inducing the urge to vomit

caused by or related to a virus

(of a disease) able to make one sick

(of a disease or a crime) so chronic or serious that requires official notification and must be reported to the appropriate authorities

looking pale or sickly

affected by or belonging to celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease and a digestive disorder that is triggered by eating foods that contain gluten

showing signs typical of a specific illness

weak and thin, especially as a result of old age or an illness

not adequately fed or nourished therefore in bad health

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

not having a good physical or mental condition

lacking physical strength or energy

feeling or looking exhausted, unwell, or slightly ill, particularly after an intense physical activity

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 headache) severe or massive

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

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

involving or suffering from anorexia

extremely emaciated, particularly due to illness, lack of food, or exposure to cold

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