Untitled Flashcards Set

sickness

The state of being ill or unwell.

patient

A person who is receiving medical treatment.

neck

The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders.

belly

The front part of the body between the chest and the hips.

have a fever

To have a body temperature that is higher than normal.

common cold

A viral infection that causes coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose.

to be allergic

To have an adverse reaction to a substance.

shoulder

The joint that connects the arm to the body.

foot

The lower extremity of the leg used for standing and walking.

to see, to examine

To look at someone or something carefully.

cough

To expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

particle of completed action

A term used in Chinese to indicate that an action has been completed.

bleeding

The loss of blood from the body.

hoarse voice

A voice that is rough or raspy.

body

The physical structure of a human or animal.

to get sick

To become ill or unwell.

to get hurt

To sustain an injury.

comfortable, feeling well

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain.

sore

Painful or tender in a particular part of the body.

pain

A feeling of discomfort or distress in the body.

leg

The limb of the body in humans and animals used for walking or running.

to think, would like to

To have a particular thought or desire.

to feel like

To have a desire or inclination to do something.

to take rest

To cease work or movement in order to relax.

eyes

The organs of sight in humans and many animals.

itchy

Causing a feeling of discomfort on the skin.

to demand, to request

To ask for something forcefully or with authority.

doctor

A qualified practitioner of medicine.

to feel dizzy

To have a sensation of spinning or losing one's balance.

swelling

An abnormal enlargement of a body part.