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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
ailment
[noun]

an illness, often a minor one

Ex: She visited the doctor to discuss her persistent stomach ailment. 
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agony
agony
[noun]

severe physical or mental pain

Ex: The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years. 
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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. 
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acute
acute
[Adjective]

characterized by severe intensity or seriousness

Ex: The patient experienced acute pain in their chest, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room. 
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chronic
chronic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms. 
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contagious
contagious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places. 
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breathless
breathless
[Adjective]

unable to breathe easily

Ex: The asthma attack left him feeling breathless and struggling for air. 
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dizzy
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: She felt dizzy and lightheaded after standing up too quickly. 
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fatal
fatal
[Adjective]

resulting in death

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

having or caused by a fever

Ex: She felt feverish and had chills after coming down with the flu. 
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swollen
swollen
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After twisting her ankle, Sarah's foot became swollen and painful. 
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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. 
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bird flu
bird flu
[noun]

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

Ex: Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds. 
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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. 
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diarrhea
diarrhea
[noun]

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

Ex: Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools occurring frequently throughout the day. 
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hay fever
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: Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen or other airborne allergens. 
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HIV
HIV
[noun]

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

Ex: HIV attacks the immune system and weakens the body's ability to fight infections. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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). 
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blister
blister
[noun]

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

Ex: A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries. 
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lump
lump
[noun]

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

Ex: A lump is a localized swelling or protuberance that can be felt under the skin or within the body. 
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rash
rash
[noun]

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

Ex: A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters. 
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scar
scar
[noun]

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

Ex: A scar is a permanent mark on the skin that remains after a wound or injury has healed. 
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swelling
swelling
[noun]

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

Ex: Swelling often occurs as a response to injury, infection, or inflammation, causing the affected area to become larger and tender. 
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collapse
collapse
[noun]

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

Ex: A collapse refers to a sudden loss of consciousness or falling down due to exhaustion, illness, or another medical condition. 
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fatigue
fatigue
[noun]

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

Ex: Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion. 
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fracture
fracture
[noun]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

Ex: A fracture is a medical term used to describe a crack or break in a bone or hard substance. 
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to bounce back

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

Ex: The athlete bounced back after a long injury, surprising everyone. 
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to complain of

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

Ex: She came to the doctor's office to complain of persistent headaches that had been troubling her for weeks. 
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to faint
to faint
[Verb]

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

Ex: Witnessing the accident made her faint, and she collapsed on the spot. 
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to infect
to infect
[Verb]

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

Ex: Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases. 
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addict
addict
[noun]

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

Ex: The rehab center provides support and treatment for addicts struggling with substance abuse. 
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carrier
carrier
[noun]

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

Ex: Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others. 
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epidemic
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: The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions. 
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pandemic
pandemic
[noun]

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

Ex: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every person on the planet. 
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outbreak
outbreak
[noun]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

Ex: The sudden outbreak of the flu caused widespread panic in the city. 
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parasite
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 mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process. 
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shiver
shiver
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the heavy blanket, she couldn't stop the uncontrollable shiver that ran through her body due to the high fever. 
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worn out
worn out
[Adjective]

exhausted because of too much physical work

Ex: After working a double shift at the hospital, she felt completely worn out and could barely keep her eyes open. 
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stuffy
stuffy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: During the flu season, many people experience having a stuffy nose, making it challenging to breathe comfortably. 
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to chafe
to chafe
[Verb]

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

Ex: After the long hike, the straps of his backpack caused his shoulders to chafe, leaving red marks. 
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