B149 words
Health and Wellness
Physical and mental health vocabulary.
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- healthnounhɛlθThe state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition.
- mentaladjectiveˈmɛn tlrelating to the mind; concerning processes such as thinking, feeling, and perceiving, or the state of a person's mind.
- physicalˈfɪz ɪ kəlRelating to the body or material things that can be perceived by the senses, as opposed to the mind or abstract concepts.
- exercisenounˈɛk sərˌsaɪzThe act of exerting physical or mental effort to improve health, skill, or ability.
- nutritionno̅o̅-trĭsh<strong>′</strong>ənThe process by which organisms take in and utilize food substances for growth, energy, and maintenance of health.
- dietnounˈdaɪ ɪtThe kinds and amounts of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- wellnessnounˈwɛlnəsThe state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
- therapynounˈθɛrəpɪTreatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, especially of the mind or body.
- treatmentnounˈtrit məntThe way someone or something is dealt with or managed, especially in terms of care, behaviour, or processing.
- diseasenoundɪˈziːzA disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms.
- preventionnounprɪˈvɛnʃənThe action of stopping something from happening or arising.
- symptomsĭm<strong>′</strong>təmA physical or mental feature indicating a condition of disease, particularly as perceived by the patient.
- diagnosisnoundī′əg-nō<strong>′</strong>sĭsThe process of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining its signs and symptoms.
- stressnounstrĕsA state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding or adverse circumstances.
- anxietyăng-zī<strong>′</strong>ĭ-tēA feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
- depressionnoundĭ-prĕsh<strong>′</strong>ənA state of extreme sadness, hopelessness, and low energy that is a clinical mental health condition.
- sleepslēpA natural, recurring state of rest for the body and mind, characterized by reduced consciousness, sensory activity, and voluntary muscle movement.
- recoverynounrɪˈkʌvərɪThe process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, strength, or operation after a period of illness, difficulty, or damage.
- hospitalnounˈhɒs pɪ tlA medical institution where patients receive treatment, often involving overnight stays, for serious illnesses or injuries.
- medicationnounˌmɛd ɪˈkeɪ ʃənA drug or other substance used to treat a disease, injury, or medical condition.
- surgerynounˈsɜr dʒə riMedical treatment involving cutting open the body or repairing parts, performed by a surgeon.
- specialistnounˈspɛʃ ə lɪstA person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject, field, or activity; an expert in a specific, often narrow, area.
- patientnounˈpeɪ ʃənt1) (adj.) Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. 2) (n.) A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- immunityĭ-myo̅o̅<strong>′</strong>nĭ-tēProtection or exemption from something, especially a disease or legal obligation.
- lifestylenounˈlaɪfˌstaɪlThe typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture, encompassing habits, attitudes, tastes, and economic means.
- fitnessnounˈfɪt nɪsThe condition of being physically fit, healthy, and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition.
- balancebăl<strong>′</strong>ənsA state where all parts are in correct or equal proportion, creating stability or fairness.
- supportverb-transitivesəˈpɔrtTo bear the weight of or hold up; to provide assistance, backing, or approval.
- awarenessnounəˈwɛər nɪsKnowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or subject; consciousness of something.
- benefitnounˈbɛnɪfɪtSomething that promotes or enhances well-being, a positive advantage or gain.
- obesityō-bē<strong>′</strong>sĭ-tēA chronic medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that presents a risk to health.
- diabetesnounˌdaɪ əˈbi tɪsA medical condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels, either due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective use of insulin.
- cancerkăn<strong>′</strong>sərA serious disease caused by uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body, often forming a malignant tumour or growth.
- infectionĭn-fĕk<strong>′</strong>shənThe process or state of being invaded and harmed by a pathogenic microorganism (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus).
- virusvī<strong>′</strong>rəsAn extremely small infectious agent that can only reproduce inside the living cells of a host organism, often causing disease.
- bacteriaplural-nounbækˈtɪər i əMicroscopic, single-celled organisms, some of which can cause disease.
- vaccinenounvăk-sēn<strong>′</strong>A substance, typically injected, that stimulates the body's immune system to develop protection against a specific infectious disease.
- antibioticăn′tĭ-bī-ŏt<strong>′</strong>ĭkA substance, such as penicillin, that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria and is used to treat infections.
- prescriptionnounprɪˈskrɪp ʃənAn instruction written by a medical professional authorizing a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
- consultationnounˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃənA meeting or discussion in which advice is sought from a professional or expert, or a group of people.
- examinationnounɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃənA formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.
- screeningnounˈskri nɪŋThe process of examining or evaluating people or things to identify particular characteristics or to separate them into categories.
- chronicadjectivekrŏn<strong>′</strong>ĭkPersisting for a long time or constantly recurring, especially of a medical condition or problem.
- acuteadjectiveə-kyo̅o̅t<strong>′</strong>Sharp or severe in effect; intensely felt.
- conditionnounkənˈdɪʃənThe state in which something or someone exists or operates; a particular state of being.
- disordernoundɪsˈɔːdəA state of confusion, untidiness, or lack of organization; a disruption of normal functioning.
- syndromesĭn<strong>′</strong>drōm′A set of symptoms or conditions that occur together and characterize a particular disease, disorder, or abnormality.
- counselingnounˈkaʊn sə lɪŋThe provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.
- meditationnounˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃənThe practice of focusing your mind, often in silence, to train attention, achieve calm, or gain spiritual insight.