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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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Words Related to Health and Sickness
achy

experiencing a consistent yet dull physical pain in a part of one's body

[Adjective]
acute

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

[Adjective]
agonizing

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

[Adjective]
crippling

causing severe damage or limitation, often making it difficult to function normally

[Adjective]
excruciating

causing extreme pain or discomfort

[Adjective]
inflamed

(of a part of the body) red, swollen, or painful, often as a result of an infection, injury, or disease

[Adjective]
itchy

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

[Adjective]
painful

causing emotional or physical pain in someone

[Adjective]
painfully

in a way that causes physical or emotional discomfort or suffering

[Adverb]
raging

extremely intense and severe

[Adjective]
severe

very bad, harsh, or intense

[Adjective]
sharp

intense, sudden, and piercing discomfort, often linked to injuries or severe pain

[Adjective]
sore

(of a body part) feeling painful or tender, often as a result of injury, strain, or illness

[Adjective]
agoraphobic

characterized by an intense fear of situations or places that might cause feelings of panic or helplessness

[Adjective]
arthritic

pertaining to a medical condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints

[Adjective]
brain dead

related to a state of complete and irreversible cessation of brain function, indicating the absence of consciousness and vital neurological activity

[Adjective]
concussed

temporarily dizzy or unconscious after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head

[Adjective]
dehydrated

characterized by a state of excessive fluid loss or insufficient hydration, often leading to discomfort, weakness, and complications

[Adjective]
diabetic

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

[Adjective]
dyslexic

having a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell

[Adjective]
epileptic

associated with a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

[Adjective]
frostbitten

affected by a condition where skin and underlying tissues freeze due to exposure to extremely cold temperatures

[Adjective]
incontinent

lacking control over bowel or bladder functions, often resulting in involuntary leakage

[Adjective]
leprous

affected by a chronic infectious disease causing skin lesions and nerve damage

[Adjective]
malnourished

affected by a lack of proper nutrition, resulting in inadequate nourishment for overall well-being

[Adjective]
rheumatic

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

[Adjective]
sclerotic

characterized by a condition involving abnormal hardening or thickening of tissues

[Adjective]
ulcerated

having open sores or wounds, often causing discomfort or pain

[Adjective]
vertiginous

having a sensation of dizziness or a feeling of spinning, often associated with balance or inner ear issues

[Adjective]
banged up

harmed or injured

[Adjective]
battered

hurt or injured by frequent beatings or punishment

[Adjective]
broken

physically or mentally weakened as a result of much suffering

[Adjective]
burnt

damaged by or injured with extreme heat due to having contact with heated objects or exposure to harmful chemicals

[Adjective]
bruising

causing physical or mental harm or injury

[Adjective]
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