Health & Medicine

heroin C2

/ˈhɛɹ.oʊ.ɪn/ a powerful, highly addictive opioid made from morphine, usually illegal and associated with a high risk of overdose and dependence M S

antidote C2

/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ A medicine that stops the harmful effects of a poison. M S

douche C2

/duːʃ/ offensive slang: an unpleasant, contemptible, or obnoxious person M S

contagious C2

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/ capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially through direct or indirect contact M S

scalpel C2

/ˈskælpəl/ a small knife with a very sharp blade, used especially in surgery and dissection M S

hiccup C2

/ˈhɪk.ʌp/ an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords and a short sound M S

nauseous C2

/ˈnɔʃəs/ feeling sick and likely to vomit; affected by nausea M S

childbirth C2

/ˈtʃaɪld.bɝːθ/ the process or event of giving birth to a baby at the end of pregnancy M S

dementia C2

/dɪˈmɛnʃə/ a syndrome involving progressive decline in memory, reasoning, language, or other cognitive abilities M S

herpes C2

/ˈhɝːpiːz/ a common lifelong viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, sometimes producing recurring sores around the mouth or genitals M S

cholera C2

/ˈkɑːlərə/ an acute intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, usually spread through contaminated food or water and capable of causing severe watery diarrhea and dehydration M S

pox C2

/pɑks/ dated, especially in the pox or great pox: syphilis M S

measles C2

/ˈmizəlz/ a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, cough, inflamed eyes, and a spreading red rash M S

suture C2

/ˈsuːtʃər/ an immovable fibrous joint, especially the seam between bones of the skull M S

psychosis C2

/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ a severe mental state involving impaired contact with reality, often including delusions or hallucinations M S

tic C2

/tɪk/ a sudden, rapid, repeated movement or vocal sound that is difficult to control M S

irritable C2

/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ Easily exasperated or excited. M S

epilepsy C2

/ˈepəlepsi/ a neurological disorder characterized by an enduring tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures M S

balm C2

/bɑm/ a soothing or medicinal ointment applied to the skin M S

chloroform C2

/ˈklɒɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ to anesthetize with chloroform M S

hunchback C2

/ˈhʌntʃ.bæk/ a dated and potentially offensive term for a person with a markedly hunched back or kyphosis M S

sanatorium C2

/ˌsænəˈtɔriəm/ an institution providing medical treatment, rest, and supervised recovery, especially for chronic illnesses such as tuberculosis; chiefly historical M S

succumb C2

/səˈkʌm/ To give in to something you cannot resist, such as pressure, temptation, or desire. M S

scab C2

/skæb/ a dry crust of blood and tissue that forms over a wound while it heals M S

aphrodisiac C2

/ˌæfroʊˈdiziæk/ a food, drug, or other substance believed to increase sexual desire or arousal M S

bile C2

/baɪl/ a bitter digestive fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder M S

sprain C2

/spɹeɪn/ to injure a joint by suddenly twisting or stretching its ligaments without dislocating it M S

cleanliness C2

/ˈklɛn.li.nɛs/ diligence in keeping clean M S

pacemaker C2

/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkər/ a small implanted electronic device that regulates an abnormal heartbeat M S

leprosy C2

/ˈlɛprəsi/ a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves; Hansen's disease M S

rheumatism C2

/ˈɹuːmətɪzəm/ an older, nonspecific term for painful or stiff conditions affecting joints, muscles, or connective tissue M S

scrotum C2

/ˈskroʊtəm/ the external pouch of skin and muscle that contains the testes in most male terrestrial mammals M S

comatose C2

/ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/ in a coma or a state of deep, prolonged unconsciousness M S

mucus C2

/ˈmjuːkəs/ a slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and some other biological surfaces for protection or lubrication M S

thyroid C2

/ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ an endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and development M S

gangrene C2

/ˈɡæŋˌɡɹiːn/ the death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by loss of blood supply and sometimes complicated by infection M S

forceps C2

/ˈfɔɹ.sɛps/ a medical or surgical instrument with two blades or pincers, used for grasping, holding, or extracting something M S

stethoscope C2

/ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ a medical instrument used to listen to sounds made by the heart, lungs, and other internal organs M S

typhus C2

/ˈtaɪfəs/ any of a group of acute bacterial diseases caused by Rickettsia and spread by lice, fleas, or mites, typically producing high fever and a rash M S

loathsome C2

/ˈloʊð.səm/ causing or able to cause nausea M S

tartar C2

/ˈtɑːrtɚ/ a hard deposit of mineralized dental plaque that forms on teeth; dental calculus M S

amputation C2

/ˌæm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən/ the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or other body part M S

scurvy C2

/ˈskɜɹvi/ Of a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low. M S

dysentery C2

/ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/ an intestinal infection causing severe diarrhea, often with blood or mucus, abdominal pain, and fever M S

grouse C2

/ɡræɔs/ To complain or grumble. M S

placebo C2

/pləˈsi.boʊ/ A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. M S

steroid C2

/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ any of a class of organic compounds built around a characteristic structure of four fused carbon rings M S

constipation C2

/ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or difficult M S

hashish C2

/hæʃˈiːʃ/ a concentrated cannabis preparation made from the plant's compressed or purified resin M S

tapeworm C2

/ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ a long, flat parasitic worm that lives as an adult in the intestine of a human or other vertebrate M S

ventricle C2

/ˈvɛntrɪkəl/ either of the two lower chambers of the heart, which receive blood from an atrium and pump it into an artery M S

recuperate C2

/ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt/ To recover, especially after an illness, injury, or exhaustion. M S

synergy C2

/ˈsɪnəɹd͡ʒi/ The cooperation of two or more nerves, muscles, organs, etc. M S

phlegm C2

/flɛm/ thick mucus produced in the respiratory passages, especially when coughed up M S

hypochondriac C2

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ a person persistently and excessively anxious about having or developing illness M S

venereal C2

/vəˈnɪriəl/ relating to sexual intercourse, sexual desire, or the genitals M S

laudanum C2

/ˈlɔːdənəm/ an alcoholic tincture of opium formerly used as a painkiller, sedative, and sleep aid M S

sunstroke C2

/ˈsʌnˌstɹoʊk/ heatstroke caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or intense heat M S

twinge C2

/twɪndʒ/ a sudden, brief, sharp pain M S

opiate C2

/ˈoʊpiət/ a sedative or narcotic drug containing opium or one of its natural derivatives M S

abrasion C2

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/ an area of skin scraped or worn away by friction M S

infertility C2

/ˌɪnfɚˈtɪləti/ the inability or reduced ability of a person, animal, or population to produce offspring M S

virulent C2

/ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/ able to cause severe disease; highly infectious or harmful M S

poultice C2

/ˈpoʊltɪs/ a soft, moist, often heated mass applied to the body to soothe inflammation, pain, or infection M S

incontinence C2

/ɪnˈkɑːn.tən.əns/ inability to control the bladder or bowels, resulting in involuntary urination or defecation M S

rickets C2

/ˈrɪk.ɪts/ a childhood disorder in which poor bone mineralization, often from vitamin D deficiency, makes bones soft or deformed M S

nearsighted C2

/ˈnɪɹˌsaɪtɪd/ able to see nearby objects clearly but unable to see distant objects clearly M S

subcutaneous C2

/ˌsʌbkjʊˈteɪniəs/ situated, occurring, or administered beneath the skin M S

hairball C2

/ˈhɛrˌbɔl/ a compact mass of swallowed hair or fur formed in the digestive tract of a person or animal; a trichobezoar M S

convalescent C2

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/ returning to health after illness or debility M S

scabies C2

/ˈskeɪbiːz/ a contagious skin infestation caused by itch mites that burrow into the outer skin, producing intense itching and a pimple-like rash M S

mitral C2

/ˈmaɪtrəl/ anatomy: relating to the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart M S

aphasia C2

/əˈfeɪʒə/ a disorder caused by damage to language areas of the brain that impairs speaking, understanding, reading, or writing M S

congestive C2

/kənˈdʒɛstɪv/ medical: involving or caused by an abnormal accumulation of blood or other fluid M S

wheal C2

/wiːl/ a raised mark or swelling on the skin, especially one caused by a blow, pressure, or an allergic reaction M S

welt C2

/wɛlt/ a raised, often red mark on the skin caused by a blow, pressure, or irritation M S

tracheotomy C2

/ˌtreɪkiˈɑtəmi/ a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air M S

microcosm C2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ The human body; a person. M S

homeopathic C2

/ˌhoʊmiːoʊˈpæθɪk/ relating to homeopathy or to remedies prepared according to its principles M S

croup C2

/kɹuːp/ an illness, chiefly in young children, that causes a harsh barking cough and difficulty breathing M S

interloper C2

/ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder. M S

liniment C2

/ˈlɪn.ə.mənt/ a medicinal liquid or lotion rubbed on the skin to ease pain or stiffness M S

melancholia C2

/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/ historical psychiatry: a condition of profound depression, often with fear, guilt, slowed thought, or withdrawal M S

medulla C2

/məˈdʌlə/ the medulla oblongata, the lowest part of the brainstem, which helps regulate breathing, heart rate, and other automatic functions M S

myopic C2

/maɪˈoʊ.pɪk/ affected by myopia; unable to see distant objects clearly without corrective lenses M S

gid C2

/ɡɪd/ a parasitic disease, especially of sheep, in which a tapeworm larva in the brain causes dizziness and circling movements M S

hypnotherapy C2

/ˌhɪpnoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ The use of hypnosis to treat illness or psychological problems. M S

malformation C2

/ˌmælfɔɹˈmeɪʃən/ an abnormal shape or structure, especially one arising during bodily development M S

polyp C2

/ˈpɑːlɪp/ an abnormal growth projecting from a mucous membrane, such as in the nose or colon M S

recuperation C2

/rɪˌkuːpɝˈeɪʃən/ The process of recovering one's health gradually after illness or injury. M S

lozenge C2

/ˈlɑz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ a small medicated tablet or sweet, often used for a sore throat M S

colitis C2

/kəˈlaɪtɪs/ inflammation of the colon M S

transfuse C2

/tɹænsˈfjuːz/ to transfer blood or another fluid into a person's or animal's bloodstream M S

speculum C2

/ˈspɛkjələm/ a medical instrument used to hold open a body passage so that its interior can be examined M S

diuretic C2

/ˌdaɪ.jəˈrɛt.ɪk/ a drug or other substance that increases urine production, often helping the body remove excess salt and water M S

apoplexy C2

/ˈæpəplɛksi/ dated: sudden unconsciousness or paralysis caused by a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage M S