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B2 · Body & health
B2 · Körper & Gesundheit
das Organ
a part of the body made of several tissues that performs a particular function, such as the heart or liver
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body.
Die Leber ist das größte innere Organ des Körpers.
Severe sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure.
Synonymebody partmemberinstrumentpublicationvehicleagencyAntonymewholeentiretyinanimate objectdie Sehkraft, das Sehvermögen
the ability to see; the area that you can see from a particular position
20–20 vision(= the ability to see perfectly)
volles Sehvermögen (= die Fähigkeit, perfekt zu sehen)
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision
SynonymeeyesightperceptionsightdreamambitionforesightimagerevelationAntonymeblindnessshortsightednessrealitymyopiadie Infektion
an illness caused by bacteria, viruses or other germs entering and growing in the body
The wound shows signs of infection, such as redness and pus.
Die Wunde zeigt Anzeichen einer Infektion, wie Rötung und Eiter.
Most respiratory infections in children are caused by viruses.
SynonymecontaminationsepsisdiseaseailmentvirusgermpathogenAntonymesterilityasepsiscleanlinessimmunityhealthder Krebs
a disease in which abnormal cells grow out of control and can spread to other parts of the body
Liver cancer is one of the most common cancers in Vietnam.
Leberkrebs gehört zu den häufigsten Krebserkrankungen in Vietnam.
Early detection greatly improves the chance of curing cancer.
SynonymemalignancytumorneoplasmAntonymehealthwellnesswell-beingdie Wunde, die Verletzung
an injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skin using a weapon
A nurse cleaned and bandaged the wound for me.
Eine Krankenschwester reinigte und verband mir die Wunde.
She felt the warmth of his arms around her.
SynonymeinjurycutlacerationbruiselesiontraumaAntonymecurehealinghealthrecoveryschädlich
causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment
This group of chemicals is harmful to people.
Diese Gruppe von Chemikalien ist schädlich für den Menschen.
Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth.
SynonymedetrimentalinjuriousperniciousdamagingdeleteriousAntonymeharmlessbeneficialsafeinnocuousadvantageousheilen
to make a sick person healthy again or to make a disease go away completely
Most cases of tuberculosis can be cured with six months of treatment.
Die meisten Fälle von Tuberkulose können mit einer sechsmonatigen Behandlung geheilt werden.
Early-stage cancer can often be cured by surgery.
SynonymeremedytreatmenthealingtherapyantidoteAntonymediseaseailmentillnessafflictiondie Schwäche
lack of physical strength
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble.
Die plötzliche Schwäche in ihren Beinen ließ sie stolpern.
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness.
SynonymefrailtydebilityvulnerabilityfeeblenessinfirmitydeficiencyAntonymestrengthpowerfortitudevigorrobustnessdie Lunge
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Smoking can seriously damage your lungs and make breathing difficult.
Rauchen kann Ihre Lunge ernsthaft schädigen und das Atmen erschweren.
Synonymerespiratory organair sacbellowsAntonymeclungcoal miner's lungfar-flungflungiron lunglunglung feverlung-likeder Schaden, die Schädigung
damage or injury that is caused by a person or an event
Pollution from burning coal causes serious harm to the environment.
Die Umweltverschmutzung durch die Verbrennung von Kohle verursacht ernsthaften Schaden für die Umwelt.
SynonymehurtinjuredamagewoundafflictmaltreatAntonymehelpaidassistbenefitprotecthealdie Therapie
the treatment of a physical problem or an illness
We can apply herbal therapy to treat her disease.
Wir können eine Kräutertherapie anwenden, um ihre Krankheit zu behandeln.
SynonymetreatmentremedycurehealinginterventioncareAntonymediseaseillnessharmneglectinjuryworseningdie Operation, der chirurgische Eingriff, die Chirurgie
the treatment of disease or injury by cutting into the body to repair or remove parts
He needs surgery to remove his gallbladder next week.
Er muss nächste Woche an der Gallenblase operiert werden, damit sie entfernt wird.
She is recovering well on the ward after heart surgery.
Synonymeoperationproceduresurgical procedureAntonymemedical treatmenttherapyconservative treatment
