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C1 Level Wordlist - Sickness

Here you will learn some English words about sickness, such as "agony", "dizzy", "asthma", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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ailment
[noun]

an illness, often a minor one

Ex: The clinic offers treatment for a wide range ailments, from allergies to chronic conditions .
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agony
[noun]

severe physical or mental pain

Ex: Patients with severe burns often experience agony during treatment .
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syndrome
[noun]

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

Ex: Aspergersyndrome, a form of autism spectrum disorder , is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication , as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests .
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acute
[Adjective]

characterized by severe intensity or seriousness

Ex: Diplomatic efforts were intensified to address acute political tensions between the two neighboring countries .
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chronic
[Adjective]

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

Ex: Sarahchronic migraine headaches often last for days , despite trying different medications .
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contagious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Quarantine measures were implemented to contain the outbreak of contagious virus in the community .
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breathless
[Adjective]

unable to breathe easily

Ex: COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory symptoms may breathless and require oxygen support .
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dizzy
[Adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: Vertigo can make individuals dizzy as if the room is spinning around them .
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fatal
[Adjective]

resulting in death

Ex: The hiker fell from a cliff and fatal injuries upon impact .
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feverish
[Adjective]

having or caused by a fever

Ex: feverish state prompted his parents to seek medical attention at the urgent care center .
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swollen
[Adjective]

(of a part of the body) unusually large, particularly because of an injury or illness

Ex: Davidswollen face was a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting .
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asthma
[noun]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

Ex: It 's important for people asthma to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage their condition and prevent exacerbations .
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bird flu
[noun]

a dangerous disease among birds, especially poultry, that can be transmitted to humans and sometimes kill them

Ex: Vaccination of poultry and proper hygiene practices on farms are key measures to control outbreaks bird flu.
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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 pandemic has had profound socio-economic impacts , leading to changes in healthcare , travel , and everyday life globally .
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diarrhea
[noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Ex: diarrhea may indicate underlying health conditions and requires medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and management .
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hay fever
[noun]

an illness that causes a runny nose and watery eyes, caused by dust from plants that come into the body through the air

Ex: Avoiding allergen exposure and using air filters can help hay fever during pollen seasons .
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HIV
[noun]

the virus that causes a very dangerous disease called AIDS, transmitted through blood or sexual activity

Ex: Prevention methods such as practicing safe sex , using condoms consistently and correctly , and avoiding sharing needles or syringes are crucial in reducing the spread HIV.
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measles
[noun]

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

Ex: Complications measles can include pneumonia , encephalitis ( brain inflammation ) , and in severe cases , death .
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plague
[noun]

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

Ex: Symptoms of plague can include fever , chills , headache , weakness , and painful swollen lymph nodes .
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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: Common risk factors stroke include high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , smoking , and obesity .
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blister
[noun]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

Ex: In severe cases , large or blisters may require medical attention to prevent complications and promote healing .
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lump
[noun]

a swollen area under the skin, usually caused by a sickness or injury

Ex: Depending on the cause , treatment for lump may range from observation and monitoring to medical interventions such as antibiotics , surgery , or chemotherapy .
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rash
[noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Treatment for rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments , oral medications , antihistamines , or addressing the underlying condition .
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scar
[noun]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance , serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma .
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swelling
[noun]

an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness

Ex: In some casesswelling can be managed with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen , which help reduce inflammation and pain .
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collapse
[noun]

a situation in which a person suddenly falls down or loses consciousness because of tiredness or an illness

Ex: After collapse, the individual may need further evaluation to identify any underlying medical issues and prevent future episodes .
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fatigue
[noun]

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

Ex: fatigue that persists despite adequate rest may require medical evaluation to identify underlying health issues and develop an appropriate treatment plan .
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fracture
[noun]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

Ex: fracture whispered its presence with every step , a reminder of gravity 's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience .
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to bounce back
[Verb]

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

Ex: The patient 's immune system helped bounce back from the illness .
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to complain of
[Verb]

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

Ex: complaining of stomach pain , she insisted on finishing the marathon , determined to cross the finish line .
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to faint
[Verb]

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

Ex: Last night , he fainted during the scary movie .
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to infect
[Verb]

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

Ex: If proper precautions are not taken , the virus will infect more individuals .
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addict
[noun]

someone who cannot stop taking, using, or smoking a substance

Ex: Support groups offer a safe space addicts to share their experiences and seek guidance on the road to recovery .
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carrier
[noun]

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

Ex: Genetic testing revealed that she was carrier of a hereditary disease , which could potentially be passed on to her children .
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epidemic
[noun]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

Ex: epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .
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pandemic
[noun]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

Ex: pandemics, healthcare systems face an enormous strain from the surge in patients .
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outbreak
[noun]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

Ex: outbreak of wildfires prompted emergency evacuations across the region .
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parasite
[noun]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .
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shiver
[noun]

a brief shaking movement of one's body as a result of fear or being cold

Ex: Despite the warmth of the room , shiver of sickness passed through him , leaving him feeling cold and weak .
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worn out
[Adjective]

exhausted because of too much physical work

Ex: Despite worn out from the intense workout , he felt a sense of accomplishment for pushing his limits .
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stuffy
[Adjective]

having difficulty breathing through one's nose, often due to a cold or allergy

Ex: Every spring , my allergies leave me stuffy, making it hard to catch a full breath through my congested nasal passages .
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to chafe
[Verb]

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

Ex: The tight shoes caused her heels chafe, leading to blisters after just a few hours of walking .
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