Sickness and Symptoms: English Vocabulary List

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

"I have a stomach pain."

"He experienced a sharp pain in his chest and immediately called for medical assistance."

a condition or disease that makes one cough frequently

"He has a bad cough."

"The persistent cough kept him awake all night, making it difficult to get any rest."

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

"The wound must be cleaned to prevent infection."

"A nosocomial infection is one that is contracted from the environment or staff of a healthcare facility"

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

"She has a skin rash."

"The baby developed a red, itchy rash after eating strawberries for the first time."

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."