Головна

Common diseases, illnesses and conditions (2)

  1. Civil law, Common law, Criminal law
  2. Common Brand Values
  3. Common diseases, illnesses and conditions (1)
  4. Common law in the UK
  5. Diseases, disorders
  6. RISK OF SOME COMMON OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS

Match the words 1-16 below with the correct definitions a-p.

1. Amnesia 2. Anorexia 3. Cancer 4. Catarrh 5. A cold 6. A coma 7. Cramp 8. Diabetes 9. Dyslexia 10. Epilepsy 11. Hay fever 12. An inflammation 13. Malaria 14. Malnutrition 15 A miscarriage 16. Pneumonia

A is an illness similar to a cold, in which you sneeze a lot. People often get it in the summer because they are allergic to pollen from various plants.

B is losing a baby because it is born too early for it to live. It is usually because of illness, shock, etc.

Cis a deep, unnatural sleep-like state, usually caused by illness or an injury, especially to the brain.

D is a problem with reading caused by difficulty in seeing the difference between the shapes of letters. It is also known as 'word-blindness'.

E is a serious disease which may cause death, in which the cells in your body increase rapidly and uncontrollably, producing abnormal growths.

F is a serious disease which affects your lungs and makes it difficult for you to breathe.

G is a mild, very common illness which makes you sneeze a lot and gives you a sore throat or a cough.

H is a painful swelling and soreness of part of the body, which is often red and hot to the touch.

I is the medical condition of not being able to remember anything. It is usually caused by damage to the brain after an accident, disease, etc.

J is a common disease in hot countries. It is spread by mosquitoes and causes attacks of fever and shivering.

K is a strong pain caused by the sudden tightening of a muscle. You often get it during or after violent exercise.

Lis a serious illness suffered mostly by young women. They lose the desire to eat because they feel they are unattractive because they are too fat, even when they are not.

M is an illness of the brain which causes you to suddenly lose consciousness or to have fits.

N is a disease in which there is too much sugar in the blood. If you suffer from it, you may have to inject insulin into your body every day. Without insulin, you may go into a coma and die.

O is an inflammation of the nose and throat which, like having a cold, makes your nose feel blocked up.

P is poor health caused by not eating enough food or by not eating enough of the right kinds of food.



Common diseases, illnesses and conditions (1) | Useful verbs to do with health

Part II Texts for careful study | Topical Vocabulary and Exercises | Equipment and Remedies Many People Keep in Their Homes | Specialists | Exercise 2 | Other useful words to do with health | Exercise 12 | Exercise 13 | Exercise 15 | An Apple a Day Keeps a Doctor Away |

© 2016-2022  um.co.ua - учбові матеріали та реферати