Physical & Health

ailment

An illness, especially a minor or chronic one

atrophy

A decrease in the size or function of a body part or tissue due to lack of use or disease

attrition

The gradual wearing away of something by friction or corrosion

burly

Strongly and heavily built; muscular and sturdy

convalesce

To recover health and strength gradually after illness or injury

debilitate

To make weak or feeble; enfeeble

deleterious

Having a harmful or injurious effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

dormant

In a state of inactivity or low activity, but capable of

becoming active again

enervate

To deprive of force or strength; weaken

equanimity

Mental composure and calmness, especially in a challenging or stressful situation

frail

Physically weak; lacking in strength or health

gaunt

Extremely thin and bony, often due to illness, hunger, or suffering

inert

Lacking the ability to move or act on its own

innocuous

Causing no harm or injury; harmless

kinetic

Of or relating to motion; characterized by movement

laceration

A rough, jagged tear or cut in the skin or flesh, typically caused by a sharp object

lethargic

Lacking energy or enthusiasm; sluggish or drowsy

malignant

Having the ability to spread and cause harm; cancerous

mangy

Having matted, dirty, or patchy fur, often due to illness or neglect

moribund

In a dying state; approaching death or extinction

noxious

Harmful or injurious to health or well-being

pallor

An unnatural or excessive paleness, often associated with illness, fear, or death

panacea

A supposed cure for all diseases or evils; a universal remedy

recuperate

To regain health or strength after illness, injury, or fatigue

rejuvenate

To restore to a younger or more vigorous state; make young again

repose

A state of rest or quiet; peace and tranquility

robust

Strong and healthy; having or showing vigor, strength, or firmness

salutary

Promoting health or well-being; beneficial or wholesome

secrete

To produce and release a substance, typically internally, for a specific purpose

sedentary

Characterized by or requiring a sitting posture

spry

Light and quick in movement; nimble and agile

stagnant

Not flowing or moving; still and stale

stout

Having a heavy and strong build; physically well-developed

surfeit

An overabundance or excessive amount of something, especially food or drink, often to the point of wastefulness

torpor

A state of physical and mental inactivity; drowsiness or sluggishness

unbridled

Not controlled or restrained; characterized by wildness, intensity, or excess

unkempt

Messy or uncared for; not neat or tidy

vertigo

A sensation of dizziness or spinning, often accompanied by a feeling of nausea or loss of balance

vulnerable

Susceptible to physical or emotional injury or attack

weary

Feeling tired, fatigued, or worn out due to exertion, stress or prolonged activity