Unit 6 - 6G

the state of being physically or mentally sick

The patient was unable to recover from his illness.

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

After the attack, she had a serious head injury.

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection.

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs.

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.

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger.

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

He was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in his lungs.

to block a passage or space, typically causing a hindrance or obstruction to the normal flow of something

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue.

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.

to experience a particular emotion

After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours.

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.

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion.

a burning discomfort or pain in the chest or upper abdomen, often caused by the backing up of stomach acid into the esophagus

After eating a spicy meal, he suffered from severe heartburn all night.

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

She felt a sting on her arm after the bee landed on it.

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

The bumpy car ride made her feel nauseous, and she had to close her eyes to avoid getting sick.

the act or instance of blood flowing from the nose

He had a nosebleed after blowing his nose too hard.

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters.

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold.

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

He sprained his ankle while playing basketball.

not flexible and therefore hard to bend or change shape

The cardboard was too stiff to fold into the desired shape.

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.

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

The temperature outside dropped below freezing overnight.

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

A virus entered his body and made him sick.

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

She could hear the wind howling outside her window.

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility.

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

She tried various home remedies to alleviate her cold symptoms, including herbal teas and honey.

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

He took an antacid to ease his heartburn after dinner.

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

He took an antihistamine to relieve his allergy symptoms.

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

Doctors recommend anti-inflammatory drugs for pain after injuries.

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

She applied antiseptic cream to the cut to prevent infection.

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

He stirred cream into his pasta sauce to make it rich and creamy.

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

She wrapped a bandage around the cut on her finger to protect it from infection.

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

He took cough medicine to soothe his throat.

flowing freely and in the form or state of a liquid

The liquid gold flowed smoothly into the mold, forming a beautiful statue.

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work.

a part of something that is left

After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator.

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

She took a tablet for her headache.

a small candy designed to soothe a sore throat

She popped a throat sweet to relieve her scratchy throat.

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm.