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Sickness and Symptoms

12 Words

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nausea
1.
nau
sea
Noun

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

After the surgery, it was normal for patients to report mild nausea.

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fatigue
2.
fa
tigue
Noun

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

Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion.

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blister
3.
blis
ter
Noun

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

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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diarrhea
4.
diarrh
ea
Noun

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

Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools occurring frequently throughout the day.

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inflammation
5.
inf
la
mma
tion
Noun

arousal to violent emotion

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ailment
6.
ail
ment
Noun

an illness, often a minor one

She visited the doctor to discuss her persistent stomach ailment.

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dehydration
7.
de
hyd
ra
tion
Noun

the process of extracting moisture

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asthma
8.
asth
ma
Noun

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

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insomnia
9.
in
som
nia
Noun

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

After several weeks of stress at work, she began to suffer from insomnia, making it difficult to concentrate during the day.

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HIV
10.
HIV
Noun

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

HIV attacks the immune system and weakens the body's ability to fight infections.

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seizure
11.
seizure
Noun

a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem

She experienced a seizure during the night and was rushed to the hospital.

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red zone
Noun

an area that is dangerous or not allowed for people to use for a particular purpose

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