Health & Medicine

goiter C2

/ˈɡɔɪtər/ an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland that can cause swelling at the front of the neck M S

nostrum C2

/ˈnɑ.stɹəm/ a medicine of secret or doubtful composition that is promoted as an effective remedy M S

morbidity C2

/mɔːrˈbɪd.ə.t̬i/ an unhealthy or excessive interest in gloomy or disturbing subjects, especially illness and death M S

harelip C2

/ˈhɛrˌlɪp/ dated and sometimes offensive: a cleft lip, a congenital opening or split in the upper lip M S

deplete C2

/dɪˈplit/ To reduce the amount of; to remove (a substance from something) M S

colicky C2

/ˈkɑːlɪki/ suffering from colic or repeated abdominal pain M S

hypochondria C2

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndriə/ persistent, excessive anxiety that one has or may develop a serious illness; now a nontechnical or dated term M S

analgesic C2

/ˌænəlˈdʒiːsɪk/ Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.) M S

whitlow C2

/ˈʍɪt.loʊ/ a painful infection or inflammation near the end of a finger or toe, especially around or beneath the nail M S

pleurisy C2

/ˈplʊrəsi/ inflammation of the pleura around the lungs, typically causing sharp pain during breathing M S

miasma C2

/maɪˈæzmə/ unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources M S

locum C2

/ˈloʊkəm/ chiefly British: a professional, especially a doctor, who temporarily performs another person's duties M S

consumptive C2

/kənˈsʌmptɪv/ affected by or characteristic of pulmonary tuberculosis M S

dropsy C2

/ˈdrɑːpsi/ historical medicine: edema, or swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues M S

intransigent C2

/ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable. M S

dotage C2

/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ a period or state of old age marked by declining mental ability or judgment M S

arnica C2

/ˈɑrnɪkə/ a plant of the daisy family, especially Arnica montana, traditionally used in herbal remedies M S

somatic C2

/səˈmætɪk/ Part of, or relating to the body of an organism. M S

indolent C2

/ˈɪndələnt/ Habitually lazy and avoiding any kind of work or effort. M S

purgative C2

/ˈpɝːɡətɪv/ causing the bowels to empty, or more broadly cleansing something of unwanted matter or emotion M S

cautery C2

/ˈkɔtəri/ the medical destruction or sealing of tissue by heat, cold, electricity, or a caustic substance, especially to stop bleeding M S

emetic C2

/ɪˈmɛtɪk/ a substance or medicine that causes vomiting M S

convulsive C2

/kənˈvʌlsɪv/ resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent M S

rectus C2

/ˈrɛktəs/ any of several relatively straight muscles, usually named more fully for their location, such as the rectus abdominis or rectus femoris M S

excision C2

/ekˈsɪʒ.ən/ the surgical removal of an organ, tumor, or other body tissue by cutting M S

hydrophobia C2

/ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbiə/ rabies, especially as formerly named for the painful difficulty in swallowing liquids that it can cause M S

somnambulist C2

/sɑmˈnæmbjəlɪst/ a person who walks while asleep M S

bezoar C2

/ˈbi.zɔɹ/ a compact mass of swallowed hair, plant fibre, or other indigestible material formed in a human or animal digestive tract M S

globus C2

/ˈɡləʊbəs/ medicine: a persistent sensation of a lump or tightness in the throat when no physical obstruction is present M S

palpitation C2

/ˌpæl.pəˈteɪ.ʃən/ a heartbeat that feels unusually rapid, strong, fluttering, or irregular, especially when noticed by the person experiencing it M S

septicaemia C2

/ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə/ chiefly British: a serious infection involving pathogenic microorganisms in the bloodstream; blood poisoning M S

salutary C2

/ˈsæljətɛɹi/ Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial. M S

decoction C2

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/ a medicinal or herbal liquid made by boiling plant material in water M S

catarrh C2

/kəˈtɑr/ inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially in the nose or throat, accompanied by excessive mucus; now chiefly a dated medical term M S

pathogenic C2

/pæθəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ Able to cause (harmful) disease. M S

puna C2

/ˈpuːnɑː/ altitude sickness experienced on the high Andes, marked by symptoms such as breathlessness, headache, or nausea M S

leprous C2

/ˈlɛprəs/ affected by or relating to leprosy M S

glanders C2

/ˈɡlændɚz/ a contagious and sometimes fatal disease of horses, mules, and donkeys, caused by Burkholderia mallei and transmissible to humans M S

ptomaine C2

/ˈtoʊ.meɪn/ any of several amines, such as putrescine or cadaverine, produced when bacteria decompose animal or plant matter M S

convulse C2

/kənˈvʌls/ to shake or contract violently in sudden, involuntary movements M S

sickroom C2

/ˈsɪkˌruːm/ a room in which an ill or injured person is cared for or confined while recovering M S

hypertrophy C2

/haɪˈpɝː.trə.fi/ an increase in the size of an organ or tissue caused by enlargement of its cells M S

anodyne C2

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ capable of relieving pain M S

pleura C2

/ˈplʊɹ.ə/ the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest M S

morphia C2

/ˈmɔrfiə/ morphine, especially under its older medical name M S

scrofula C2

/ˈskrɑfjələ/ dated: tuberculosis of the lymph nodes, especially those of the neck; cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis M S

pustule C2

/ˈpʌstjuːl/ a small raised lesion on the skin containing pus M S

spasmodic C2

/spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/ happening suddenly and irregularly in short bursts M S

distension C2

/dɪˈstɛnʃən/ the state of being swollen, enlarged, or stretched by pressure from within M S

dyspepsia C2

/dɪsˈpepsiə/ pain, discomfort, bloating, nausea, or heartburn arising from the upper digestive tract; indigestion M S

malarial C2

/məˈlɛɹiəl/ relating to, caused by, or affected with malaria M S

quackery C2

/ˈkwækəri/ fraudulent or scientifically unsound medical practice, treatment, or advice M S

truculent C2

/ˈtɹʌk.jə.lənt/ defiantly aggressive M S

mollify C2

/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort. M S

paroxysm C2

/ˈpɛɹəkˌsɪzəm/ a sudden uncontrollable attack M S

cataleptic C2

/ˌkætəˈlɛptɪk/ of or having characteristics of or affected with catalepsy M S

dipsomaniac C2

/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniˌæk/ a person with an uncontrollable or habitual craving for alcohol; an old-fashioned term M S

nauseate C2

/ˈnɔːziˌeɪt/ to make someone feel sick or as if they are going to vomit M S

oculist C2

/ˈɑkjəlɪst/ dated: a specialist who diagnoses or treats eye disorders or tests vision M S

gadfly C2

/ˈɡædˌflaɪ/ A person who takes without giving back; a bloodsucker. M S

purulent C2

/ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ containing, consisting of, or characterized by pus, usually as a result of infection M S

colchicine C2

/ˈkɑl.tʃəˌsiːn/ a toxic alkaloid obtained from Colchicum plants and used in controlled doses to treat gout and certain inflammatory conditions M S

recuperative C2

/rɪˈkuːpɝətɪv/ Helping someone recover their health or strength. M S

photophobia C2

/ˌfoʊtəˈfoʊbiə/ abnormal sensitivity or intolerance to light, often causing eye pain or discomfort M S

dietetic C2

/ˌdaɪ.əˈtɛt.ɪk/ relating to diet, nutrition, or the regulation of food for health M S

chorea C2

/ˈkʰorɪjɑ/ any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs M S

erysipelas C2

/ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ a bacterial skin infection causing a sharply defined, painful red rash, fever, and swelling M S

analgesia C2

/ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ The inability to feel pain. M S

ophthalmic C2

/ɑfˈθæl.mɪk/ relating to the eye, its diseases, or their medical treatment M S

phlegmatic C2

/flɛɡˈmætɪk/ Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish. M S

rheum C2

/ruːm/ a thin watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose M S

paresis C2

/pəˈriːsəs/ slight or partial paralysis; weakness of voluntary movement without complete loss of it M S

valvular C2

/ˈvælvjʊlə(ɹ)/ relating to or operating by means of valves M S

insula C2

/ˈɪnsələ/ a region of the cerebral cortex folded deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in integrating bodily sensation, emotion, and other functions M S

trepanning C2

/trɪˈpæn.ɪŋ/ the surgical act or process of boring or cutting an opening in the skull or another hard structure M S

nutritive C2

/ˈnuːtrətɪv/ relating to nutrition or the nourishment of an organism M S

anaesthetize C2

/əˈnɛsθətaɪz/ to administer an anaesthetic to a person or animal, making them insensitive to pain or unconscious M S

internecine C2

/ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides M S

phthisis C2

/ˈθaɪ.sɪs/ dated medicine: a progressive wasting disease, especially pulmonary tuberculosis M S

pharmacopoeia C2

/ˌfɑrməkəˈpiə/ an official reference work that lists medicines and standards or instructions for their preparation, identification, and use M S

palpitate C2

/ˈpælpɪteɪt/ of the heart: to beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, especially from exertion or emotion M S

debility C2

/dəˈbɪləti/ physical or mental weakness, especially weakness caused by illness or age M S

acclimatization C2

/əˌklaɪ.mə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the process of becoming adjusted to a new climate, altitude, or other environmental conditions M S

tetter C2

/ˈtɛtɚ/ archaic: any of various itching, scaly, blistering, or pustular skin eruptions, without the precision of a modern diagnosis M S

neurasthenic C2

/ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ historical medicine: relating to or affected by neurasthenia, a diagnosis involving fatigue, weakness, and nervous symptoms M S

hemiplegia C2

/ˌhem.ɪˈpli.dʒə/ paralysis of one side of the body M S

headachy C2

/ˈhɛdˌeɪ.ki/ suffering from a headache M S

tuberculous C2

/tuˈbɝkjələs/ constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus M S

trephine C2

/tɹɪˈfaɪn/ a surgical instrument with a cylindrical cutting edge for removing a circular section of bone or other tissue M S

therapeutics C2

/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks/ the branch of medicine concerned with treating disease and relieving symptoms M S

quinsy C2

/ˈkwɪn.zi/ a painful abscess beside a tonsil, usually occurring as a complication of tonsillitis M S

parturition C2

/ˌpɑːrtʃəˈrɪʃən/ the process of giving birth to a child or young animal M S

formulary C2

/ˈfɔːrmjəleri/ an official list of medicines approved for use or covered by a health plan M S

pastille C2

/pæsˈtil/ a small medicated lozenge sucked to soothe the throat or release medicinal vapors M S

sangfroid C2

/sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation. M S

albinism C2

/ˈæl.bɪ.nɪ.zəm/ a group of inherited conditions involving little or no production of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes M S