Unit 4 Flashcards
acute
sharp, severe
She experienced acute pain in her side.
antibiotics
medicine, drug
He was prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
bacteria
microbes, germs
Bacteria can cause illness.
cancer
tumor, malignancy
He was diagnosed with cancer.
chronic
persistent, constant
She had chronic headaches.
effect
result, outcome
The medicine had a quick effect.
infection
contamination, illness
He developed an infection in the wound.
insomnia
sleeplessness, wakefulness
She suffered from insomnia.
medical
clinical, health-related
He sought medical advice.
metabolism
digestion, bioprocess
His fast metabolism kept him thin.
muscle
tissue, sinew
He strained a muscle in his leg.
nauseating
sickening, revolting
The smell was nauseating.
nutrients
vitamins, minerals
Vegetables are full of nutrients.
pulse
heartbeat, throb
His pulse was racing.
unbalanced
uneven, unstable
The diet was unbalanced.
