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Common diseases – English vocabulary

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51 English words with meanings: epilepsy, flu, cold, diabetes, hypertension… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. epilepsy /'ɛpɪlɛpsi/ (noun) — a brain illness that causes sudden seizures
    Example: Epilepsy causes sudden seizures.
  2. flu /flu:/ (noun) — a common sickness with fever, cough, and body aches
    Example: She caught the flu last winter.
    Synonyms: influenza, cold
  3. cold /kəʊld/ (noun) — a mild illness with a runny nose and sneezing
    Example: He has a bad cold and sore throat.
    Synonyms: common cold, head cold
  4. diabetes /,daɪə'bi:ti:z/ (noun) — a disease that affects how the body controls sugar
    Example: My grandmother suffers from diabetes.
  5. hypertension /,haɪpər'tɛnʃən/ (noun) — when blood pressure is too high
    Example: Hypertension is a common condition among adults.
    Synonyms: high blood pressure
  6. pneumonia /nju:'məʊniə/ (noun) — a lung infection that makes breathing hard
    Example: He was hospitalized with pneumonia.
  7. asthma /'æsmə/ (noun) — a lung condition that makes breathing difficult
    Example: Asthma makes it difficult to breathe during attacks.
  8. arthritis /ɑ:'θraɪtɪs/ (noun) — a condition that causes painful, stiff joints
    Example: Arthritis causes pain in the joints.
  9. cancer /'kænsər/ (noun) — a disease where cells grow out of control
    Example: Cancer can affect any part of the body.
  10. stroke /stroʊk/ (noun) — sudden brain damage from blocked blood flow
    Example: He suffered a stroke last year.
  11. heart attack /hɑ:rt ə'tæk/ (noun) — when blood flow to the heart is blocked
    Example: A heart attack requires immediate medical attention.
    Synonyms: myocardial infarction
  12. migraine /'maɪɡreɪn/ (noun) — a strong headache, often on one side
    Example: He stayed in bed due to a migraine.
    Synonyms: severe headache
  13. allergy /'ælədʒi/ (noun) — a bad reaction to food, dust, or other things
    Example: She has a peanut allergy.
  14. depression /dɪ'prɛʃən/ (noun) — a long-lasting feeling of deep sadness
    Example: He was diagnosed with depression.
    Synonyms: melancholy, sorrow
  15. anxiety /æŋ'zaɪəti/ (noun) — strong and constant worry or fear
    Example: She suffers from anxiety before exams.
    Synonyms: nervousness, worry
  16. insomnia /ɪn'sɒmniə/ (noun) — trouble falling or staying asleep
    Example: Coffee late at night can cause insomnia.
  17. bronchitis /brɒŋ'kaɪtɪs/ (noun) — swelling of the airways that causes coughing
    Example: Bronchitis makes her cough persistently.
  18. tuberculosis /tju:,bɜ:kjʊ'ləʊsɪs/ (noun) — a serious lung infection that spreads easily
    Example: Tuberculosis spreads through the air.
    Synonyms: TB
  19. hepatitis /,hɛpə'taɪtɪs/ (noun) — swelling of the liver
    Example: Hepatitis affects the liver.
  20. HIV /,eɪtʃ aɪ 'vi:/ (noun) — a virus that weakens the immune system
    Example: HIV attacks the immune system.
  21. AIDS /eɪdz/ (noun) — a disease that weakens the immune system
    Example: AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV infection.
  22. COVID-19 /'koʊvɪd naɪn'ti:n/ (noun) — an illness caused by the coronavirus
    Example: COVID-19 caused a global pandemic.
    Synonyms: coronavirus disease
  23. measles /'mi:zəlz/ (noun) — a viral illness with fever and rash
    Example: Children are vaccinated against measles.
  24. chickenpox /'tʃɪkɪnpɒks/ (noun) — a viral illness with itchy blisters
    Example: Chickenpox causes itchy red spots.
  25. malaria /mə'leəriə/ (noun) — a mosquito-borne disease with fever
    Example: Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.
  26. dengue fever /'dɛŋɡi 'fi:vər/ (noun) — a mosquito-borne illness causing high fever
    Example: Dengue fever is common in tropical areas.
  27. eczema /'ɛksɪmə/ (noun) — a skin problem that causes itching and rash
    Example: Eczema causes dry and itchy skin.
  28. obesity /oʊ'bi:sɪti/ (noun) — having too much body fat
    Example: Obesity increases the risk of heart disease.
    Synonyms: overweight
  29. ulcer /'ʌlsər/ (noun) — a sore in the stomach lining
    Example: He is taking medicine for a stomach ulcer.
  30. appendicitis /ə,pɛndɪ'saɪtɪs/ (noun) — swelling of the appendix
    Example: Appendicitis requires surgical removal of the appendix.

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