Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Impetigo
- Inflammation
- Laryngitis
- Lymphadenitis
- Myometritis
- Nephritis
- Neuritis
- Otitis
- Pediculosis
- Pneumonia
- Polyarteritis
- Psoriasis
- Rhinitis
- Shingles
- Stomatitis
- Syphilis
- Tendinitis
- Upper respiratory infection
- Urethrocystitis
- Vaginitis
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a highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores or blisters
After you take the medicine for at least 24 hours, impetigo isn't contagious anymore.
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reddening and swelling of a body part as a reaction to injury or infection
The infection led to inflammation around the affected area.
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inflammation of the voice box
He wasn’t able to give his speech, as his laryngitis made speaking painful.
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inflammation of the lymph nodes
Any infection or virus, even the common cold, can cause lymphadenitis.
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inflammation of the uterus
A course of intravenous antibiotics was administered to treat the myometritis.
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inflammation of the kidney
Although nephritis is not always curable, proper treatment can protect the kidneys.
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inflammation of a nerve
Pain and temporary vision loss in one eye are common symptoms of optic neuritis.
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inflammation of the ear
Otitis is a common condition affecting children who spend too much time swimming.
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an infection with small bugs or lice
Head lice are the most common form of pediculosis.
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inflammation of the lungs
Flu can lead to more serious conditions like pneumonia.
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inflammation of many arteries at once
Polyarteritis is a rare disease resulting from blood vessel inflammation.
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a skin disease marked by red itchy patches
Psoriasis sufferers should moisturize after washing to soothe the itching.
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the inflammation of the nose
There is often no need for medical treatment in the case of rhinitis.
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an acute infection of nerve ganglia, caused by the zoster virus
The risk of a person with shingles spreading the virus is low if the rash is covered.
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inflammation inside of the mouth
If you are suffering from stomatitis, you should avoid eating crunchy or spicy foods.
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a bacterial infection spread by sexual contact
When diagnosed and treated in its early stages, syphilis is easy to cure.
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inflammation of the tendons
Without correct treatment, tendinitis can increase the risk of tendon rupture.
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a contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract, like the common cold or flu
Most cases of upper respiratory infection can be treated at home.
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the inflammation of the urethra
Urethrocystitis is most commonly caused by infection, although this is not always the case.
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inflammation of the vagina
Vaginitis can be caused by either a yeast or a bacterial infection.