Sickness

an illness, often a minor one

She visited the doctor to discuss her persistent stomach ailment.

severe physical or mental pain

The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years.

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability and distinctive facial features.

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

Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis.

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

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

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places.

unable to breathe easily

The asthma attack left him feeling breathless and struggling for air.

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

She felt dizzy and lightheaded after standing up too quickly.

resulting in death

The car accident caused fatal injuries to the driver, resulting in their death at the scene.

having or caused by a fever

She felt feverish and had chills after coming down with the flu.

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

After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.

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.

a dangerous disease among birds, especially poultry, that can be transmitted to humans and sometimes kill them

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds.

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic

COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020.

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.

an illness that causes a runny nose and watery eyes, caused by dust from plants that come into the body through the air

Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen or other airborne allergens.

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.

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children.

to continually cause someone or something difficulty, pain, or worry

Technical issues can plague the functionality of software applications.

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.

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.

to put things together without sorting or organizing them carefully

The children lumped their toys into a single pile, making it difficult to find specific items later.

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

A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters.

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

A scar is a permanent mark on the skin that remains after a wound or injury has healed.

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

After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay.

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.

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.

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

The athlete bounced back after a long injury, surprising everyone.

to state that one feels ill or one's body part is in pain

She came to the doctor's office to complain of persistent headaches that had been troubling her for weeks.

barely noticeable or weak in intensity

He felt a faint sense of unease as he entered the dark room.

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

Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases.

someone who cannot stop taking, using, or smoking a substance

The rehab center provides support and treatment for addicts struggling with substance abuse.

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.

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 caused a surge in hospital admissions.

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

The SARS outbreak in 2003 was contained before it became a pandemic public health crisis.

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

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

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.

to shake slightly and repeatedly because of cold

He shivered in the freezing wind.

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly.

Rigid, overly formal, or lacking in freshness or creativity

The meeting was so stuffy that even the coffee couldn't keep people awake.

to be irritated or annoyed by minor disturbances or constraints

She chafed under the strict rules of the school.