Today we will learn about some other words that are used to describe medical conditions.

You can review the first lesson here englishtips4u.com/2018/05/06/engvocab-medical-conditions/

And the second lesson here https://englishtips4u.com/2018/05/14/engvocab-medical-conditions-2/

Let’s start:

1. Cyst: lined cavity containing fluid or a solid material.
   E.g. “My brother had a painful cyst near his kidney.”

2. Atopy: alergic skin disease caused by enviromental antigen.
   E.g. “Her atopy is getting worse.”

3. Alopecia: partial or complete hair loss.
   E.g. “The new drug does not cure alopecia.”

4. Abcess: subcutaneous collection of puss.
   E.g. “The doctor has to drain an abcess in his arm.”

5. Dehydrated: in need of water.
   E.g. “Drink lots of water to avoid becoming dehydrated.”

6. Focal: the infection is limited to one part of the body.
   E.g. “The symptom is leading to focal brain dysfunction.”

7. Bariatric: relating to the causes and the treatment of obesity.
   E.g. “The doctor has to perform bariatrix surgery.”

8. Infantile: affecting young children.
   E.g. “My cousin is suffering from infantile eczema.”

9. Crippling: causing someone to be physically disabled, especially unable to walk.
   E.g. “The crippling disease kept him in bed for months.”

10. Febrile: relating to a fever.
    E.g. “The epidemic febrile disease comes with severe headache.”

Compiled and written by @sherlydarmali for @EnglishTips4U on Sunday, July 15, 2018.