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Words Related to Health and Sickness - Describing Pain and Injury
Here you will learn some English words related to the description of pain and injury such as "itchy", "sore", and "crippling".
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crippling
[adjective]
causing severe damage or limitation, often making it difficult to function normally
inflamed
[adjective]
(of a part of the body) red, swollen, or painful, often as a result of an infection, injury, or disease
itchy
[adjective]
experiencing or causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it
sharp
[adjective]
Intense, sudden, and piercing discomfort, often linked to injuries or severe pain
sore
[adjective]
(of a body part) feeling painful or tender, often as a result of injury, strain, or illness
agoraphobic
[adjective]
characterized by an intense fear of situations or places that might cause feelings of panic or helplessness
arthritic
[adjective]
Pertaining to a medical condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints
brain dead
[adjective]
related to a state of complete and irreversible cessation of brain function, indicating the absence of consciousness and vital neurological activity
concussed
[adjective]
temporarily dizzy or unconscious after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
dehydrated
[adjective]
Characterized by a state of excessive fluid loss or insufficient hydration, often leading to discomfort, weakness, and complications
diabetic
[adjective]
relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels
dyslexic
[adjective]
having a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell
epileptic
[adjective]
associated with a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
frostbitten
[adjective]
affected by a condition where skin and underlying tissues freeze due to exposure to extremely cold temperatures
incontinent
[adjective]
lacking control over bowel or bladder functions, often resulting in involuntary leakage
leprous
[adjective]
affected by a chronic infectious disease causing skin lesions and nerve damage
malnourished
[adjective]
affected by a lack of proper nutrition, resulting in inadequate nourishment for overall well-being
rheumatic
[adjective]
related to conditions causing inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or connective tissues
sclerotic
[adjective]
characterized by a condition involving abnormal hardening or thickening of tissues
vertiginous
[adjective]
having a sensation of dizziness or a feeling of spinning, often associated with balance or inner ear issues
burnt
[adjective]
damaged by or injured with extreme heat due to having contact with heated objects or exposure to harmful chemicals
concussed
[adjective]
temporarily dizzy or unconscious after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
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