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Symptoms and manifestations – English vocabulary

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50 English words with meanings: fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. fever /'fi:vər/ (noun) — a fever
    Example: He has a high fever and needs rest.
    Synonyms: high temperature, pyrexia
  2. headache /'hedeɪk/ (noun) — a headache
    Example: She took medicine for her headache.
    Synonyms: migraine, pain in head
  3. cough /kɒf/ (noun) — a cough
    Example: His cough got worse during the night.
    Synonyms: hack, throat irritation
  4. sore throat /sɔ:r θrəʊt/ (noun) — a sore throat
    Example: I have a sore throat and can't swallow easily.
    Synonyms: throat pain, pharyngitis
  5. runny nose /'rʌni nəʊz/ (noun) — a runny nose
    Example: A runny nose is common with a cold.
    Synonyms: nasal discharge, rhinitis
  6. stomachache /'stʌməkeɪk/ (noun) — a stomachache
    Example: She complained of a stomachache after lunch.
    Synonyms: abdominal pain, tummy ache
  7. nausea /'nɔ:ziə/ (noun) — feeling like you will throw up
    Example: He felt nausea after taking the medicine.
    Synonyms: sickness, queasiness
  8. vomiting /'vɒmɪtɪŋ/ (noun) — throwing up food from the stomach
    Example: The child had vomiting all night.
    Synonyms: throwing up, emesis
  9. dizziness /'dɪzɪnɪs/ (noun) — feeling dizzy
    Example: She felt dizziness after standing up quickly.
    Synonyms: lightheadedness, vertigo
  10. fatigue /fə'ti:ɡ/ (noun) — feeling tired
    Example: Fatigue can be a sign of illness.
    Synonyms: tiredness, exhaustion
  11. chills /tʃɪlz/ (noun) — feeling very cold and shivery
    Example: He experienced chills due to the fever.
    Synonyms: shivering, cold sensation
  12. sweating /'swetɪŋ/ (noun) — sweating a lot
    Example: Excess sweating can indicate stress or fever.
    Synonyms: perspiration, exuding sweat
  13. rash /ræʃ/ (noun) — red spots on the skin
    Example: He developed a rash after eating seafood.
    Synonyms: eruption, skin irritation
  14. itching /'ɪtʃɪŋ/ (noun) — an itchy feeling
    Example: The itching on my skin is unbearable.
    Synonyms: tickling, irritation
  15. swelling /'swelɪŋ/ (noun) — a body part gets big and puffy
    Example: The swelling in his ankle is getting worse.
    Synonyms: inflammation, enlargement
  16. pain /peɪn/ (noun) — feeling pain
    Example: He felt pain in his lower back.
    Synonyms: ache, discomfort
  17. chest pain /tʃest peɪn/ (noun) — pain in the chest
    Example: Chest pain may require urgent care.
    Synonyms: thoracic pain, tightness in chest
  18. shortness of breath /'ʃɔ:tnəs əv breθ/ (noun) — hard to breathe
    Example: He was admitted with shortness of breath.
    Synonyms: breathing difficulty, dyspnea
  19. back pain /bæk peɪn/ (noun) — pain in the back
    Example: Back pain is common after heavy lifting.
    Synonyms: lower back ache, lumbar pain
  20. joint pain /dʒɔɪnt peɪn/ (noun) — pain in the joints
    Example: She suffers from joint pain in her knees.
    Synonyms: arthralgia, sore joints
  21. muscle pain /'mʌsl peɪn/ (noun) — pain in the muscles
    Example: Muscle pain is a symptom of flu.
    Synonyms: muscle ache, myalgia
  22. loss of appetite /lɒs əv 'æpɪtaɪt/ (noun) — not wanting to eat
    Example: He had loss of appetite after the infection.
    Synonyms: appetite loss, anorexia
  23. diarrhea /,daɪə'ri:ə/ (noun) — frequent loose stools
    Example: Diarrhea can cause dehydration.
    Synonyms: loose stool, bowel upset
  24. constipation /,kɒnstɪ'peɪʃn/ (noun) — hard to poop
    Example: Drink water to avoid constipation.
    Synonyms: bowel blockage, difficulty passing stool
  25. insomnia /ɪn'sɒmniə/ (noun) — cannot sleep
    Example: Insomnia affected her daily activity.
    Synonyms: sleeplessness, restlessness
  26. blurred vision /blɜ:d 'vɪʒən/ (noun) — seeing things not clear
    Example: She has blurred vision due to diabetes.
    Synonyms: unclear sight, fuzzy vision
  27. earache /'ɪəreɪk/ (noun) — pain in the ear
    Example: The child complained of an earache.
    Synonyms: pain in ear, otalgia
  28. toothache /'tu:θeɪk/ (noun) — pain in a tooth
    Example: He visited the dentist for his toothache.
    Synonyms: dental pain, painful teeth
  29. cold /kəʊld/ (noun) — a mild illness with a runny nose
    Example: She caught a cold from her colleague.
    Synonyms: common cold, flu-like sickness
  30. flu /flu:/ (noun) — a strong illness with fever and body aches
    Example: The flu spreads easily during winter.
    Synonyms: influenza, viral infection

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