Lesson 173/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

B2 · Body & health

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organ(noun)
/ˈɔːrɡən/
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.
Severe sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure.
Synonymsbody partmemberinstrumentpublicationvehicleagency
Antonymswholeentiretyinanimate object
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vision(noun)
/ˈvɪʒn/
the ability to see; the area that you can see from a particular position
20–20 vision(= the ability to see perfectly)
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision
Synonymseyesightperceptionsightdreamambitionforesightimagerevelation
Antonymsblindnessshortsightednessrealitymyopia
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infection(noun)
/ɪnˈfekʃn/
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.
Most respiratory infections in children are caused by viruses.
Synonymscontaminationsepsisdiseaseailmentvirusgermpathogen
Antonymssterilityasepsiscleanlinessimmunityhealth
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cancer(noun)
/ˈkænsər/
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.
Early detection greatly improves the chance of curing cancer.
Synonymsmalignancytumorneoplasm
Antonymshealthwellnesswell-being
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wound(noun)
/wuːnd/
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.
She felt the warmth of his arms around her.
Synonymsinjurycutlacerationbruiselesiontrauma
Antonymscurehealinghealthrecovery
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heel(noun)
/hiːl/
the back part of the foot below the ankle
I have a painful blister on my heel from walking all day.
Synonymsbackrearelevationlift
Antonymstoefrontsole
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harmful(adjective)
/ˈhɑːrmfl/
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.
Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth.
Synonymsdetrimentalinjuriousperniciousdamagingdeleterious
Antonymsharmlessbeneficialsafeinnocuousadvantageous
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recover(verb)
/rɪˈkʌvər/
to get well again after being ill, hurt, etc.
He's still recovering from his operation.
They rated him highly as a colleague.
Synonymsrecuperatehealimproverallybounce backmend
Antonymsdeclinedeteriorateworsenlose
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blind(adjective)
/blaɪnd/
not able to see
blind and partially sighted people
One of her parents is blind.
Synonymssightlessunsightedvisually impairedpurblind
Antonymssightedseeing
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cure(verb)
/kjʊr/
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.
Early-stage cancer can often be cured by surgery.
Synonymsremedytreatmenthealingtherapyantidote
Antonymsdiseaseailmentillnessaffliction
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weakness(noun)
/ˈwiːknəs/
lack of physical strength
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble.
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness.
Synonymsfrailtydebilityvulnerabilityfeeblenessinfirmitydeficiency
Antonymsstrengthpowerfortitudevigorrobustness
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lung(noun)
/lʌŋ/
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Smoking can seriously damage your lungs and make breathing difficult.
Synonymsrespiratory organair sacbellows
Antonymsclungcoal miner's lungfar-flungflungiron lunglunglung feverlung-like
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harm(noun)
/hɑːrm/
damage or injury that is caused by a person or an event
Pollution from burning coal causes serious harm to the environment.
Synonymshurtinjuredamagewoundafflictmaltreat
Antonymshelpaidassistbenefitprotectheal
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hearing(noun)
/ˈhɪrɪŋ/
the ability to hear
He's hearing-impaired(= not able to hear well).
Her hearing is poor.
Synonymslisteningauditoryaural
Antonymsdeafnessinaudibilitysilence
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breast(noun)
/brest/
either of the two round soft parts at the front of a woman’s body that produce milk when she has had a baby
breast cancer
breast milk
Synonymsbosomchestmammary glandteatbust
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nerve(noun)
/nɜːrv/
any of the long fibres that carry messages between the brain and parts of the body, enabling you to move, feel pain, etc.
nerve endings
the optic nerve
Synonymscouragebraveryaudacitygutscheekresolvepoise
Antonymsfearcowardicetimidityapprehensionbashfulness
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therapy(noun)
/ˈθerəpi/
the treatment of a physical problem or an illness
We can apply herbal therapy to treat her disease.
Synonymstreatmentremedycurehealinginterventioncare
Antonymsdiseaseillnessharmneglectinjuryworsening
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surgery(noun)
/ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
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.
She is recovering well on the ward after heart surgery.
Synonymsoperationproceduresurgical procedure
Antonymsmedical treatmenttherapyconservative treatment
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pregnant(adjective)
/ˈpreɡnənt/
having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body
She is pregnant with her first child.
Synonymsexpectingwith childenceintegestating
Antonymsnot pregnantinfertilebarren