Lingo

Health Condition

30 Words

15m

palpitation
1.
pal
pi
ta
tion
Noun

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

She experienced a sudden palpitation while climbing the stairs, causing her to pause and catch her breath.

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pneumonia
2.
pneu
mon
ia
Noun

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

After recovering from pneumonia, he followed his doctor's advice to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated.

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catarrh
3.
ca
tarrh
Noun

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

She suffered from persistent catarrh, experiencing a constant runny nose and throat irritation.

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malaise
4.
ma
laise
Noun

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists.

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contagion
5.
con
ta
gion
Noun

an instance in which an infectious disease spreads from one individual to another

Public gatherings increased the risk of contagion.

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congestion
6.
con
ges
tion
Noun

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour.

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lesion
7.
le
sion
Noun

an injury or wound to living tissue, often involving a cut, break, or trauma to the skin

The patient had a small lesion on his forearm.

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ulcer
8.
ul
cer
Noun

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

The doctor diagnosed her with a peptic ulcer, which was causing severe abdominal pain and discomfort.

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pathogen
9.
pa
tho
gen
Noun

any organism that can cause diseases

The laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a bacterial pathogen responsible for the patient's severe food poisoning.

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indisposition
10.
in
dis
po
si
tion
Noun

a mild reluctance to do something

She expressed some indisposition to attend the meeting.

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bout
11.
bout
Noun

a period or round of play in which one team or competitor is actively attacking or competing

The boxer dominated the final bout with swift jabs.

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patient zero
Noun

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

Identifying patient zero is crucial for understanding how an outbreak began.

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13.
a
no
rex
ic
Noun

a person who has an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction

The clinic specializes in treating anorexics, providing both medical care and psychological support.

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morbidity
14.
mor
bi
di
ty
Noun

an unusually gloomy or unhealthy mental state

His morbidity made social interactions difficult.

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malady
15.
ma
la
dy
Noun

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

Doctors were unable to determine the underlying malady that caused his fatigue and weakness.

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affliction
16.
aff
lic
tion
Noun

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

His spiritual beliefs helped him find solace in the face of his terminal illness affliction.

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valetudinarian
17.
va
le
tu
di
na
rian
Noun

a person who is weak or frequently ill, often excessively concerned with their health

He became a valetudinarian after years of minor illnesses.

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18.
stri
cken
Adjective

severely affected by a harmful condition or troubling emotion

The town was stricken by a severe drought.

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spry
19.
spry
Adjective

energetic and agile, especially in older age

The spry old man impressed everyone with his ability to climb the steep hill without breaking a sweat.

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anemic
20.
a
ne
mic
Adjective

lacking in strength, energy, and effect

The anemic response to the proposal suggested a lack of interest.

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ail
21.
ail
Noun

aromatic bulb used as seasoning

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sallow
22.
sa
llow
Adjective

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

The prolonged illness left him with a sallow complexion, highlighting the impact on his overall well-being.

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spend
23.
spend
Verb

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season.

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pallid
24.
pa
llid
Adjective

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

The patient's pallid complexion raised concerns among the medical staff.

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enervate
25.
e
ner
vate
Verb

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

The long, grueling workout served to enervate him, leaving him feeling completely drained.

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ghastly
26.
ghast
ly
Adjective

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

The haunted house was filled with ghastly sights, from cobweb-covered furniture to eerie, flickering lights.

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salubrious
27.
sa
lub
rious
Adjective

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

The mountain air was considered salubrious, offering crisp freshness that invigorated the lungs.

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endemic
28.
en
de
mic
Adjective

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease.

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immunocompromised
29.
i
mmu
no
comp
ro
mised
Adjective

related to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or impaired, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses

Immunocompromised individuals have a weakened immune system.

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asymptomatic
30.
a
symp
to
ma
tic
Adjective

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

Regular testing is essential to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus.

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