Physical Conditions and Injuries

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

Her peanut allergy is so severe that even a small amount can trigger a serious reaction.

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

After the surgery, it was normal for patients to report mild nausea.

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

She could hear the wind howling outside her window.

to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow, appear on the skin and cause discoloration

The collision with the doorframe caused her arm to bruise.

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.

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

She had to lie down in a dark room because of her migraine.

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

Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide, becoming a major public health concern in many countries.

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

The success of the project was highly dependent on the team's ability to collaborate effectively.

to give or take an excessive amount of a drug at a given time, which could be fatal

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

The patient remained unconscious after the accident until the paramedics arrived.

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

She sometimes vomits after eating certain foods.

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.

barely noticeable or weak in intensity

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

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit?

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.

to shake slightly and repeatedly because of cold

He shivered in the freezing wind.

a failure to maintain a higher state

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

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

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

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

Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases.

having or caused by a fever

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

the process of extracting moisture

the act of making something more difficult or complex

The varying requirements from state to state are a complication for nationwide product launches.

to change and become stronger or more advanced

The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company.

very harsh or intense

The building suffered severe damage from the earthquake.

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

Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis.

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.

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

He sprained his ankle while playing basketball.

(of fire) to actively make heat and flames by using up things like coal or wood

The campfire slowly began to burn as the logs caught fire.

severe physical or mental pain

The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years.

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.