pattern

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Physical Disabilities and Illnesses

Here you will learn some English words about physical disabilities and illness, such as "disability", "AIDS", "plague", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
disability

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk. 
Close
Sign in
syndrome
syndrome
[noun]

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

Ex: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability and distinctive facial features. 
Close
Sign in
impairment

a state or condition in which a part of one's body or brain does not work properly

Ex: The accident resulted in a significant impairment of his mobility. 
Close
Sign in
AIDS
AIDS
[noun]

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

Ex: AIDS is a serious condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which weakens the immune system. 
Close
Sign in
asthma
asthma
[noun]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

Ex: Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. 
Close
Sign in
cancer
cancer
[noun]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

Ex: She underwent chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer. 
Close
Sign in
cholera
cholera
[noun]

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

Ex: The village suffered a severe cholera outbreak after the water supply became contaminated. 
Close
Sign in
plague
plague
[noun]

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

Ex: The plague, also known as the Black Death, is a deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. 
Close
Sign in
measles
measles
[noun]

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

Ex: Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children. 
Close
Sign in
diabetes
diabetes
[noun]

a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin

Close
Sign in
chickenpox

a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children

Close
Sign in
Covid-19
Covid-19
[noun]

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic

Ex: COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020. 
Close
Sign in
seasickness

wooziness and nausea caused by the rocking motion of a boat or ship

Close
Sign in
stroke
stroke
[noun]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

Ex: A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain either becomes blocked (ischemic stroke) or bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). 
Close
Sign in
heart attack

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his chest and was rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack. 
Close
Sign in
infection
infection
[noun]

the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness

Ex: Hospitals take strict precautions to prevent infections from spreading among patients and staff. 
Close
Sign in
shock
shock
[noun]

a critical physical state in which the body fails to circulate blood effectively, leading to low oxygen delivery and potential organ collapse

Ex: The patient went into shock after the injury. 
Close
Sign in
genetic
genetic
[Adjective]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

Close
Sign in
fatal
fatal
[Adjective]

resulting in death

Ex: The car accident caused fatal injuries to the driver, resulting in their death at the scene. 
Close
Sign in
disabled
disabled
[Adjective]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to get around because he is disabled. 
Close
Sign in
handicap
handicap
[noun]

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

Close
Sign in
deafness
deafness
[noun]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

Ex: Deafness can occur at any stage of life. 
Close
Sign in
blindness
blindness
[noun]

the condition or state of being completely or partially unable to see

Ex: He was born with congenital blindness and has never seen light or color. 
Close
Sign in
tuberculosis

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

Close
Sign in
special needs

particular requirements that a person has, especially an individual with physical, emotional, or mental disability

Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app