Health Is Wealth

not needing free oxygen to function

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

to grow in a healthy and strong way

The garden began to flourish with proper sunlight and watering.

the situation in which the body can shield itself against a disease

Vaccination helps build immunity against various infectious diseases.

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

After consulting her nutritionist, she began a new dietary regimen to boost her metabolism.

requiring great physical effort or energy

The strenuous hike drained their physical energy.

a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

Regular exercise and laughter kept her radiance undimmed well into her senior years.

‌the practice of keeping a safe distance between yourself and other people in order to prevent the spread of disease

Social distancing is required in public spaces to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

a state or condition in which a part of one's body or brain does not work properly

The accident resulted in a significant impairment of his mobility.

a person who is paralyzed from neck down

Advances in medical technology are improving the lives of quadriplegics.

a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

The accident resulted in paraplegia, leaving him unable to walk.

unable to hear properly

My father is quite old now and he's increasingly hard of hearing.

‌an unusual feature in someone's body or behavior that may be harmful, caused by duplication or deletion of a single gene

the act of withdrawing

caused by or related to a virus

The doctor diagnosed her illness as a viral infection after conducting tests.

extremely poisonous

The snake's bite was virulent and required immediate treatment.

the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings

The patient was rushed to the hospital after falling into unconsciousness.

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.

severe physical or mental pain

The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years.

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.

(of a body part or wound) infected by harmful bacteria

The doctor treated the patient’s septic wound with antibiotics.

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

She sought therapy to help her cope with the emotional trauma from the car accident.

a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem

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

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures.

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

Sarah's grandmother became bedridden after breaking her hip, requiring assistance with all daily activities.

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

Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.

being in a state of coma or relating to coma

The patient remained comatose for several weeks after the accident.

to surrender to a superior force or influence

Despite his strong will, he eventually succumbed to the persuasive arguments of his friends.

a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe

After several rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission, and the patient began to regain strength and energy.

any organism that can cause diseases

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

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

The sudden outbreak of the flu caused widespread panic in the city.

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

The bumpy car ride made her feel nauseous, and she had to close her eyes to avoid getting sick.

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.

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

Hereditary traits, like eye color, are passed down from parents to their children.

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

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

generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

Ignoring the issue can exacerbate the problems in the long run.

a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.

The emaciation of the refugees was evident, as they had gone weeks without sufficient food.

a state of extreme mental confusion, often accompanied by confused or unclear thoughts or speech