Levels 1-3 Week 3 Flashcards
Addictive
Definition: Something that makes you want to keep doing it.
Example: Some people say video games can be addictive.
Allergy
Definition: A reaction that makes you sick when you eat or touch something.
Example: She has an allergy to peanuts.
Allergic to
Definition: Having a bad reaction to something, like food or animals.
Example: He is allergic to cats, so he can’t have one.
Asthma
Definition: A condition that makes it hard to breathe.
Example: She uses an inhaler because she has asthma.
Bend your knees
Definition: To move your knees so your legs are not straight.
Example: When you pick something up, remember to bend your knees.
Blood pressure
Definition: The force of blood moving in your body.
Example: The doctor checks her blood pressure to make sure she is healthy.
Build muscle
Definition: To make your body stronger by exercising.
Example: He lifts weights to build muscle.
Cancer
Definition: A serious illness where cells in the body grow in a bad way.
Example: Smoking can cause cancer.
Copay
Definition: The money you pay when you visit the doctor, even with insurance.
Example: I had to pay a $20 copay when I went to the doctor.
Diabetes
Definition: A disease where the body can’t control sugar levels in the blood.
Example: She has diabetes, so she needs to watch what she eats.
