engl. vokab. - UNIT 1 (Be nice to your body)

Blood clot

Blood clot

A gel-like mass formed by coagulated blood.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding, often from blood vessels.

Hernia

A medical condition where an organ or tissue pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place.

Stroke

A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, often resulting in neurological symptoms.

Abundance

A very large quantity of something.

Accumulation

The acquisition or gradual gathering of something.

Acute

Shrewd.

Addicted (to)

Physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance.

Agitated

Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

Aka

An abbreviation for 'also known as'.

Analysis

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

Ancestry

One's family or ethnic descent.

Anesthesiology

The medical specialty focused on administering anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Arthritis

Inflammation of the joints.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.

Behavioral (change)

Altering habits and behaviors for the long term.

Benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Biofeedback

A type of mind-body technique you use to control some of your body's functions.

Bird flu

A viral respiratory disease of poultry and other bird species.

Bodily processes

Organic processes that take place in the body.

Bonding

The process of nurturing social connection.

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.

Buboes

A symptom of bubonic plague and occur as painful swellings in the thighs, neck, groin, or armpits.

Bubonic

Causing or characterized by swollen inflamed lymph nodes in the armpit or groin.

Bulky

Taking up much space; large and unwieldy; heavily built.

Cancer of the liver

The growth of malignant cells in the liver.

Cardiac arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, often leading to unconsciousness and a need for immediate medical attention.

Cardiology

Medical specialty dealing with the heart and its diseases.

Catarrh

Excessive mucus production in the nose and throat, often associated with respiratory infections.

Chickenpox

A highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms, primarily affecting children.

Chiropractor

A practitioner of chiropractic.

Cholera

An acute bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea and dehydration.

Chromotherapy

A form of therapy that uses color and light to treat certain mental and physical health conditions.

Chronic

(Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Chronic case of

A long-lasting and ongoing instance of a disease or condition.

Clinical studies

The study of health and illness in people.

Close encounter

A supposed encounter with a UFO or with aliens.

Condition

A state of being.

Constipation

Difficulty in passing stools or infrequent bowel movements.

Contagious

Likely to spread to and affect others.

Convalescing

The process of recovering one's health and strength after an illness or surgery.

Conventional

Traditional and ordinary.

Coronary thrombosis

A blood clot in the coronary arteries, potentially leading to a heart attack.

Countless

Too many to be counted; very many.

Crucial

Of great importance.

CT

Computed tomography:diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body.

Current understanding

The most up-to-date knowledge available on a particular subject.

Demise

A person's death.

Dentistry

The branch of medicine that focuses on oral health and dental care.

Depressants

Substances that reduce arousal and stimulation.

Depression

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Dermatology

The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and disorders.

Diarrhea

Frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements.

Diphtheria

A bacterial infection causing a thick coating in the throat, leading to difficulty breathing.

Disappearance

An act or the fact of someone or something going missing.

Disease

Any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, or death to the person.

Disorder

A state of confusion, disruption, or disturbance.

Drug abuse

The harmful or excessive use of drugs, including both legal and illegal substances.

Dysentery

A bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea, often with blood or mucus.

Effect

A change or result produced by a specific cause or action.

Efficacy

The ability of something to produce the desired result or effect.

Efficient

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Efficiently

In a manner that achieves maximum productivity with minimal wasted effort.

Electrode

A conductor through which an electric current enters or leaves an object.

Emergency medicine

Medical care that addresses acute and urgent medical conditions, often provided in emergency departments.

Energy-efficient

Using less energy to perform a specific task or function.

Enteric

Relating to or situated in the intestines.

Enteritis

Inflammation of the intestines.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and patterns of diseases in populations, including factors that contribute to their spread.

Epilepsy (epileptic fits)

A neurological disorder that can lead to recurring seizures or convulsions.

Excessive

More than is necessary, normal, or reasonable.

Extinction

The state or process of a species, family, or larger group dying out.

Eye-opening

Arousing awareness or realization about something previously unknown.

Facial expression

The movement or arrangement of the muscles in the face that convey emotions or reactions.

Family medicine

A medical specialty that provides comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families across various ages.

Famine

An extreme shortage of food in a region, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition.

Feature

A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.

Fibrositis

A term sometimes used to describe widespread pain in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Findings

Results or conclusions drawn from research, investigation, or study.

Fluid

A substance that flows and can take the shape of its container.

Fragile

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

Gallstones

Solid particles or calculi that form in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

Gastroenterology

Medical specialty focused on the digestive system and gastrointestinal disorders.

Gene

A unit of heredity that carries genetic information.

Genome

The complete set of an organism's genetic material.

Geriatrics

The branch of medicine that focuses on the health and care of elderly individuals.

German measles (rubella)

A viral infection that can cause a rash and flu-like symptoms, particularly dangerous during pregnancy.

Glandular fever

Also known as infectious mononucleosis, it is a viral infection causing fever, sore throat, and fatigue.

GP (general practitioner)

A medical doctor who provides primary healthcare services to patients.

Gratitude

A feeling of thankfulness or appreciation for something received or done.

Guided imagery

A therapeutic technique that involves using mental images to promote relaxation and healing.

Gums

The soft tissue in the mouth that surrounds and supports the teeth.

Healing

The process of becoming healthy or whole again after an injury or illness.

Heart failure

A condition in which the heart can't pump blood effectively, often causing fatigue and fluid retention.

Heart rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, which is a measure of cardiac activity.

Heliotherapy

Therapy involving exposure to sunlight for medical or therapeutic purposes.

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

High blood pressure

A medical condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high.