Thẻ ghi nhớ: Unit 2: Health | Quizlet

stroke (n.)

A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain causing damage (Cơn đột quỵ)

SYN: brain attack

kidney (n.)

An organ that filters waste from the blood (Thận)

blindness (n.)

The condition of being unable to see (Mù lòa)

SYN: sightlessness

germ (n.)

A microorganism that can cause disease (Vi trùng)

SYN: microbe, bacteria

bacteria (n.)

Microscopic single-celled organisms, some causing disease (Vi khuẩn)

SYN: germ, microbe

paralyzed (adj.)

Unable to move parts of the body due to injury or disease (Bị liệt)

SYN: immobilized, disabled

physical inactivity (phr.)

Lack of physical exercise or movement (Thiếu vận động thể chất)

SYN: sedentary lifestyle

ANT: physical activity

processed food (n.)

Food altered from its natural state, often with additives (Thực phẩm chế biến)

SYN: junk food, packaged food

ANT: whole food

excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco (phr.)

Overuse of alcoholic drinks and tobacco products (Tiêu thụ quá mức rượu và thuốc lá)

SYN: heavy drinking/smoking, substance abuse

infectious agents (n.)

Microorganisms that cause infections (Tác nhân gây bệnh)

SYN: pathogens

sanitation (n.)

The process of maintaining clean and hygienic conditions (Vệ sinh môi trường)

SYN: hygiene

ANT: contamination

diabetes (n.)

A chronic disease where the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly (Bệnh tiểu đường)

be admitted to hospital (phr.)

To be officially accepted into a hospital for medical treatment (Được nhập viện để điều trị)

SYN: be hospitalized

ANT: be discharged from hospital

be discharged from hospital (phr.)

To be officially allowed to leave a hospital after treatment (Được xuất viện sau điều trị)

SYN: be released from hospital

ANT: be admitted to hospital

examine (v.)

To inspect someone or something carefully to determine their condition (Kiểm tra, thăm khám)

SYN: inspect

diagnose (v.)

To identify an illness (Chẩn đoán bệnh)

SYN: identify, detect

ANT: misdiagnose

treat (v.)

To provide medical care to cure or alleviate a condition (Điều trị)

SYN: cure, heal

administer (v.)

To give a drug or treatment (Cho thuốc, tiêm thuốc)

screen for (phr.)

To test or examine someone to detect a disease or condition (Sàng lọc bệnh)

SYN: test for, check for

vaccinate (v.)

To give a vaccine to protect against a disease (Tiêm phòng)

immunize (v.)

To make someone immune to a disease, usually by vaccination (Tạo miễn dịch)

addiction (n.)

A strong dependence on a substance or activity (Sự nghiện)

SYN: dependence, obsession

condition (n.)

A medical problem or illness (Tình trạng bệnh)

SYN: disorder, illness

chronic (adj.)

Persisting for a long time, especially of a disease (Mãn tính)

SYN: persistent, long-term

ANT: acute, temporary

allergy (n.)

A condition where the body reacts to a substance (Dị ứng)

SYN: sensitivity

cancer (n.)

A disease caused by uncontrolled cell growth (Ung thư)

dehydration (n.)

A condition caused by lack of water in the body (Mất nước)

SYN: dryness

ANT: hydration

disease (n.)

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant (Bệnh)

SYN: illness, disorder

infection (n.)

The invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms (Nhiễm trùng)

SYN: contamination

measles (n.)

An infectious viral disease causing fever and rash (Bệnh sởi)

malnutrition (n.)

Lack of proper nutrition, causing health problems (Suy dinh dưỡng)

SYN: undernutrition, undernourishment

ANT: overnutrition

lifespan (n.)

The length of time a person or organism lives (Tuổi thọ)

SYN: life expectancy

contagious (adj.)

Able to be spread from one person to another by direct or indirect contact (Lây lan, truyền nhiễm)

SYN: infectious

ANT: non-infectious

out of shape (id.)

in poor physical conditio, not physically fit

SYN: unfit

physical (n.)

a medical examination

SYN: check-up

cut back on (phr. v.)

to reduce the amount of something (cắt giảm)

SYN: reduce, decrease, limit

take up (phr. v.)

to start a new hobby or activity (bắt đầu một hoạt động mới)

SYN: start, begin, commence, initiate

ANT: give up

cardiovascular system (n.)

the system that circulates blood through the body

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