DISEASE, AILMENT, SICK, ILL SICKNESS, ILLNESS INJURY AND PHYSIOLOGY #Basic English Vocabulary
Channel: ENGLISH VISUAL LEARNING 
Date: 06/02/2024

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DISEASE, SICK, AILMENT, ILL, ILLNESS, SICKNESS are all English words that mean "illness" or "disease." However, there are some subtle differences in their meanings and usage.

1. DISEASE:

    The most general term, referring to a medically defined illness.
    It denotes a disease that exists beyond individuals, with a specific cause and symptoms.
    Example: "Cancer is a serious disease."

2. SICK:

    Describes the state of having symptoms of an illness.
    Can be used for a wide range of situations, from mild discomfort to serious illness.
    Example: "I feel sick to my stomach."

3. AILMENT:

    Refers to a chronic illness or medical condition.
    Can also be used for relatively minor illnesses or those with an unknown cause.
    Example: "She suffers from various ailments."

4. ILL:

    Describes the state of being unwell with an illness.
    Has a similar meaning to "sick," but is often used in more formal contexts.
    Example: "The patient is ill with pneumonia."

5. ILLNESS:

    Refers to the illness itself.
    Can be used to refer to a specific disease or to illness in general.
    Example: "His illness prevented him from working."

6. SICKNESS:

    Refers to the state of being sick.
    Similar to "illness," but is more often used for temporary illnesses or those that involve nausea or other symptoms.
    Example: "The sickness spread quickly through the school."

In summary:

    DISEASE: Medically defined illness
    SICK: Having symptoms of an illness
    AILMENT: Chronic illness or medical condition
    ILL: Being unwell with an illness (formal)
    ILLNESS: The illness itself
    SICKNESS: The state of being sick (temporary, with symptoms)


injury
pain, sore, ache, hurt
scab, scar, blood, bleeding, bruise, fracture, sprain, twist, dislocation, stiff shoulder, frozen shoulder, back pain, sore back , back ache hernia, muscle, muscle ache, muscle strain, posture, hunchback, cramp, first aid kit, bandage, wheelchair, crutch

cold, flu
symptom
fever, sneeze, chilly cough, sore throat, nasal voice, runny nose, temperature, headache, stomach ache, shivers, shake, goosebumps, complexion, sweating, mouth ulcer, anorexia, insomnia, snore, bruxism
rejection
appetite, desire
hungry, starving, thirsty, hiccup, burp, yawn

spit, phlegm, breath, breathing, drool, saliva, vomiting, gastric juice

numbness, dizzy, lightheadedness, nosebleed, pant, palpitation, beat, pulse

food poisoning, diarrhea, defecation, poo, shit, stool, constipation, fart, urine,  piddle, pee, piss, wee, hold it in 
period, period pain 
anemia

allergy, hay fever, tears
eye drops, eye mucus, blood shot, conjunctivitis, stye, eyepatch, cataract, glaucoma, retina, retinal detachment, 

toothache, wisdom teeth, periodontitis, baby teeth, adult teeth, dentures, toothbrush, tooth paste

earwax, swab, ear pick, eardrum, middle ear infection, ringing,

cancer

skin
burn, sunburn, sunscreen
dirt, dandruff, acne, freckles, birthmark stain, pimple, pus, mole, corn, blister, callus, warts, inflammation, itchy, athlete's foot, ingrown nails
nail clippers, clipper, razor, wig

tired
mental health, hallucination, auditory hallucination, depression

remedy, therapy, medical treatment
counseling, intravenous drip, injection, supplement, drug, medicine, ointment

surgery
pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, anaesthesia, stitch, removal of stitches
hospitalisation, discharge, complete recovery, full recovery


supplement, medicine, drug

pulse, blood pressure, heart rate

injection, intravenous drip,  anaesthesia, surgery, stitch, removal of stitches

complete recovery, full recovery