Please study the 20 vocabulary below and press the 'Mark Complete' button.
- allergy
- an intolerance or oversensitivity to a substance that results in a reaction
- anaphylaxis
- a severe reaction caused by an allergy
- cerebral
- related to the principal and most anterior part of the brain
- cirrhosis
- the degeneration of cells within the liver
- deviated septum
- the state of the inner wall of the nose not being central
- epilepsy
- a neurological disorder marked by unpredictable seizures
- hyperkinesis
- muscle spasm
- ileus
- a blockage in the intestine
- metastasis
- the spread of disease to a further area
- myopathy
- a disease of muscle tissue
- necrosis
- the death of cells in skin or tissue
- neuropathy
- disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves
- otalgia
- earache
- panplegia
- the complete loss of muscle control in both arms and legs
- paralysis
- the loss of ability to move or feel in a specific limb or region
- Parkinson's disease
- a progressive disease of the nervous system
- pertussis
- whooping cough
- photophobia
- extreme sensitivity to light
- sciatica
- pain affecting the back, hip and outside of the leg
- spina bifida
- a birth defect where the spine does not fully develop
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She has a severe peanut allergy resulting in hives, redness, and swelling.
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After being stung by the wasp she suffered anaphylaxis which started with an itchy rash.
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It is believed that drugs like cocaine and ecstasy can cause a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Heavy alcohol use can cause cirrhosis of the liver.
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Rectifying a deviated septum is only a minor operation.
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Epilepsy can develop at any age but is more common in children.
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He suffered from mild hyperkinesis in his legs.
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Berries, nuts and seeds should all be avoided while you have an ileus.
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There was concern of metastasis of the cancer.
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The goals of myopathy treatment are to slow progression of the disease and relieve symptoms.
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The homeless man suffered necrosis from frostbite.
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After neuropathy has developed, few kinds are completely curable, but early treatment can manage symptoms.
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She took her child to the doctor as he had severe otalgia.
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The motorcycle crash left him with panplegia.
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He was delighted when he heard that the paralysis would pass quickly.
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A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be very difficult to for the patient and their family.
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Almost half of the class contracted pertussis, which is a highly contagious bacterial disease.
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He wears dark glasses because of his photophobia.
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She takes muscle relaxants to reduce the pain from her sciatica.
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Treatment for movement problems can be started soon after a baby with spina bifida is born.