Physical Conditions and Injuries: English Vocabulary List

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

"Peanut allergy can trigger severe reactions rapidly"

"Her allergy to peanuts is so severe that even touching a surface that had contact with peanuts could trigger a dangerous reaction."

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

"The rough sea crossing caused a sudden wave of nausea."

"Motion sickness nausea is caused by a sensory conflict between what the eyes see and what the inner ear's delicate balance system senses."

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

"He has a deep wound."

"The doctor carefully cleaned and bandaged the deep wound on his arm to prevent infection."

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

"She has a bruise on her leg."

"He got a dark bruise on his arm after bumping into the corner of the table by accident."

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

"The scar remains visible"

"The scar remains visible on his arm years after the accident and surgery treatment"

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

"The migraine made her sensitive to light."

"The bright lights triggered a severe migraine that forced her to lie down in a dark room for hours."

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

"Obesity increases the risk of heart disease."

"Obesity is a serious health problem that increases the risk of heart disease diabetes and high blood pressure."

to take an excessive and dangerous amount of a drug or medicine

"He overdosed on sleeping pills."

"The young man accidentally overdosed on prescription painkillers because he did not follow the correct dosage instructions from his doctor."

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

"He vomited after eating bad food."

"The sick passenger began to vomit during the turbulent flight and the flight attendant brought him a bag."

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

"I feel dizzy."

"The spinning ride made her feel dizzy so she closed her eyes and held onto the safety bar until it stopped."

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

"She faints from the intense summer heat."

"The bride nearly fainted at the altar because it was very hot and she had not eaten breakfast."

to become sick again after an improvement in one's health

"His cancer relapsed after treatment."

"The cancer patient was devastated when her doctors told her that the disease had relapsed after several months of successful treatment and remission."

a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness

"Patient fell into deep coma."

"The patient fell into a deep coma after the serious car accident and doctors are monitoring his condition carefully now."

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

"The outbreak spread quickly"

"The outbreak spread quickly through the city overwhelming hospitals and health services"

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

"A single mosquito can infect many people."

"The virus infected thousands of people within a few weeks causing a serious public health emergency in the region."

having or caused by a fever

"The child is feverish."

"The child was feverish and her mother put a cool cloth on her forehead while waiting for the doctor."

a harmful state in which the body has lost a lot of water

"Severe dehydration can be dangerous if you do not drink enough water."

"Hikers should always carry plenty of water to prevent dehydration during long treks in the summer heat."

very harsh or intense

"The storm is severe."

"The severe storm knocked down power lines and left thousands of residents without electricity for several days in freezing weather conditions."

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

"She sprained her ankle while running."

"The athlete was forced to leave the game after he managed to sprain his ankle while landing awkwardly from a jump."

severe physical or mental pain

"The injured animal was in obvious agony and needed a vet immediately."

"Agony is an extreme and prolonged feeling of physical or emotional pain that is so intense it becomes almost impossible to bear without relief."

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

"The epidemic spread very fast."

"The government implemented strict quarantine measures to control the epidemic before it reached neighboring countries."

not able to stop taking or using something

"She is dependent."

"Children are often dependent on their parents for financial support and emotional guidance throughout their youth."

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

"He was unconscious."

"The paramedics quickly assessed the unconscious victim to determine the severity of his injuries."

a sudden episode in which the body shakes uncontrollably

"He had a fit."

"The patient experienced a sudden fit and required immediate medical attention from the paramedics."

to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid

"His ankle will swell."

"The insect bite caused his finger to swell significantly overnight."

to shake slightly and repeatedly because of cold

"He shivered in the cold wind."

"The cold wind made the homeless man shiver as he sat on the bench with only a thin coat."

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

"The man will collapse."

"Due to extreme exhaustion and dehydration, the hiker began to collapse on the trail."

a secondary health condition that makes the treatment of the existing condition harder

"Serious complication occurred after surgery."

"A serious complication occurred after the surgery and the patient had to stay in hospital much longer than expected."

to start to have a particular disease or problem

"She will develop a rash."

"Individuals with compromised immune systems are more likely to develop serious infections."

very harsh or intense

"The pain is severe."

"He experienced severe headaches that significantly impacted his daily life."

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

"He has acute appendicitis."

"The patient suffered from an acute attack of bronchitis that lasted for a week."

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

"He has small arm scratch."

"He has a small arm scratch from playing with the cat in the garden yesterday afternoon."

a mark or injury that is caused by exposure to fire, acid, heat, etc.

"I have a small burn."

"The child accidentally touched the hot stove and got a painful burn on his hand."

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

"The pandemic changed our lives."

"The recent pandemic affected millions of people worldwide and forced many countries to close their borders."