Health and Sickness - General Verbs Related to Health and Sickness

Here you will learn some general English verbs related to health and sickness such as "suffer", "vomit", and "relapse".

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Health and Sickness

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

Ex: He injured his knee while playing soccer .

to spread or transfer cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body, leading to the formation of new tumors

Ex: If not addressed early , the issue may metastasize into a larger crisis .

to die as a result of a disease or injury

Ex: Despite the best efforts of the medical team , he succumbed to the virus .

to have an illness or disease

Ex: Access to quality healthcare is crucial for those who suffer from chronic illnesses , ensuring timely diagnosis and effective treatment .

to transmit a disease to another person or animal, which makes them infected with the same disease

Ex: During a pandemic , it is crucial to avoid close contact to reduce the risk of transferring the virus .
to vomit [verb]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

Ex: Yesterday , he unexpectedly vomited after having dinner at the restaurant .

to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

Ex: Skipping physical therapy sessions may aggravate a recovering injury .
to catch [verb]

to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus

Ex: Children in school often catch and spread germs quickly .

to get infected by a disease or virus

Ex: Many individuals unknowingly contract Lyme disease from tick bites while spending time outdoors .
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .

to start to have a particular disease or problem

Ex: As she aged , she developed arthritis , experiencing pain and stiffness in her joints .
to ail [verb]

to make someone physically sick or to cause mental trouble

to throw up the contents of the stomach, often due to illness or nausea

Ex: She had to leave the movie because she started to be sick .

to state that one feels ill or one's body part is in pain

Ex: He decided to complain of unfair treatment at work after realizing he was being consistently overlooked for promotions .

to lose a large amount of fluid through urinating, vomiting, or intense physical activity

Ex: During his illness , he became nauseous and began to vomit , causing him to dehydrate .

(of an illness or injury) to confine someone to bed

Ex:

to lose consciousness

Ex: After standing for hours in the sun , he passed out from dehydration .

to have or exhibit particular signs or symptoms during a medical check-up

Ex: The elderly woman presents with joint pain and stiffness , suggestive of arthritis .

to become sick again after an improvement in one's health

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand , remember to wash it afterwards .
to faint [verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: The sight of blood can be distressing for some people and may cause them to faint .