Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Bacterial
- Balanitis
- Bronchitis
- Cellulitis
- Colpitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Cystitis
- Dermatitis
- Determine
- Duritis
- Dysentery
- Endometritis
- Erythroderma
- Gastritis
- Glossitis
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis
- Immunodeficiency
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the appendix
He was diagnosed with appendicitis and rushed to the hospital.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the joints
Arthritis is more common among the elderly than younger people.
Adjective
descriptive of certain microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments
Bacterial infections should be treated with antibiotics.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the penis
He was prescribed antibiotics to treat the balanitis.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the bronchi
Even after bronchitis has been treated, a wet cough can last a further 2 weeks.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Make sure you disinfect the wound to stop bacteria entering and causing cellulitis.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the vagina
Colpitis can occur as an allergic reaction to spermicide.
Noun (thing)
an inflammation of the eye
Bacterial conjunctivitis is more serious than viral conjunctivitis.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the urinary bladder
Most cases of cystitis are caused by E.coli bacteria.
Noun (thing)
an inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis is likely to occur if the skin is exposed to an irritant or allergen.
Verb (infinitive)
to find out or find the reason
Tests were carried out to determine the cause of his shortness of breath.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the dura mater
The doctor is unsure of the problem but is testing for duritis.
Noun (thing)
infection of the intestines
Many travelers in India report cases of abdominal pains, which later prove to be dysentery.
Noun (thing)
the inflammation of the interior lining of the uterus
A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and seeds can be beneficial to women with endometritis.
Noun (thing)
red skin
The most common cause of erythroderma is exacerbation of an underlying skin disease.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the stomach
There are many natural remedies for gastritis, such as green tea, probiotics, and essential oils.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the tongue
Glossitis is often caused by nutritional deficiencies and can cause oral discomfort.
Noun (thing)
a bacterial infection in sex organs
The number of reported cases of gonorrhea in the US has increased by over 75%.
Noun (thing)
inflammation of the liver
In many cases hepatitis B is contracted through sexual contact.
Noun (thing)
failure of the immune system to protect the body adequately from infection
An immunodeficiency can be caused by poor nutrition and bad sanitation.