Unit 12 Vocabulary: Inflammation and Infection I

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Appendicitis
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inflammation of the appendix
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"He was diagnosed with appendicitis and rushed to the hospital."
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Arthritis
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inflammation of the joints
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"Arthritis is more common among the elderly than younger people."
Adjective
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Bacterial
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descriptive of certain microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments
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"Bacterial infections should be treated with antibiotics."
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Balanitis
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inflammation of the penis
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"He was prescribed antibiotics to treat the balanitis."
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Bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchi
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"Even after bronchitis has been treated, a wet cough can last a further 2 weeks."
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Cellulitis
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inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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"Make sure you disinfect the wound to stop bacteria entering and causing cellulitis."
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Colpitis
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inflammation of the vagina
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"Colpitis can occur as an allergic reaction to spermicide."
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Conjunctivitis
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an inflammation of the eye
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"Bacterial conjunctivitis is more serious than viral conjunctivitis."
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Cystitis
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inflammation of the urinary bladder
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"Most cases of cystitis are caused by E.coli bacteria."
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Dermatitis
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an inflammation of the skin
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"Dermatitis is likely to occur if the skin is exposed to an irritant or allergen."
Verb (infinitive)
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Determine
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to find out or find the reason
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"Tests were carried out to determine the cause of his shortness of breath."
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Duritis
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inflammation of the dura mater
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"The doctor is unsure of the problem but is testing for duritis."
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Dysentery
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infection of the intestines
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"Many travelers in India report cases of abdominal pains, which later prove to be dysentery."
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Endometritis
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the inflammation of the interior lining of the uterus
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"A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and seeds can be beneficial to women with endometritis."
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Erythroderma
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red skin
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"The most common cause of erythroderma is exacerbation of an underlying skin disease."
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Gastritis
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inflammation of the stomach
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"There are many natural remedies for gastritis, such as green tea, probiotics, and essential oils."
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Glossitis
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inflammation of the tongue
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"Glossitis is often caused by nutritional deficiencies and can cause oral discomfort."
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Gonorrhea
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a bacterial infection in sex organs
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"The number of reported cases of gonorrhea in the US has increased by over 75%."
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Hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver
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"In many cases hepatitis B is contracted through sexual contact."
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Immunodeficiency
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failure of the immune system to protect the body adequately from infection
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"An immunodeficiency can be caused by poor nutrition and bad sanitation."
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