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B2 · Body & health
B2 · Corps et santé
organe
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.
Le foie est le plus gros organe interne du corps.
Severe sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure.
Synonymesbody partmemberinstrumentpublicationvehicleagencyAntonymeswholeentiretyinanimate objectvue, vision
the ability to see; the area that you can see from a particular position
20–20 vision(= the ability to see perfectly)
une vision 20/20 (= la capacité de voir parfaitement)
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision
SynonymeseyesightperceptionsightdreamambitionforesightimagerevelationAntonymesblindnessshortsightednessrealitymyopiainfection
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.
La plaie présente des signes d'infection, tels que rougeur et pus.
Most respiratory infections in children are caused by viruses.
SynonymescontaminationsepsisdiseaseailmentvirusgermpathogenAntonymessterilityasepsiscleanlinessimmunityhealthcancer
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.
Le cancer du foie est l'un des cancers les plus fréquents au Vietnam.
Early detection greatly improves the chance of curing cancer.
SynonymesmalignancytumorneoplasmAntonymeshealthwellnesswell-beingblessure, plaie
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.
Une infirmière a nettoyé et bandé ma blessure.
She felt the warmth of his arms around her.
SynonymesinjurycutlacerationbruiselesiontraumaAntonymescurehealinghealthrecoverynocif, nuisible
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.
Ce groupe de produits chimiques est nocif pour l'homme.
Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth.
SynonymesdetrimentalinjuriousperniciousdamagingdeleteriousAntonymesharmlessbeneficialsafeinnocuousadvantageousguérir, soigner
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.
La plupart des cas de tuberculose peuvent être guéris avec six mois de traitement.
Early-stage cancer can often be cured by surgery.
SynonymesremedytreatmenthealingtherapyantidoteAntonymesdiseaseailmentillnessafflictionfaiblesse
lack of physical strength
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble.
La faiblesse soudaine de ses jambes l'a fait trébucher.
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness.
SynonymesfrailtydebilityvulnerabilityfeeblenessinfirmitydeficiencyAntonymesstrengthpowerfortitudevigorrobustnesspoumon
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Smoking can seriously damage your lungs and make breathing difficult.
Fumer peut gravement abîmer vos poumons et rendre la respiration difficile.
Synonymesrespiratory organair sacbellowsAntonymesclungcoal miner's lungfar-flungflungiron lunglunglung feverlung-likemal, dommage, tort
damage or injury that is caused by a person or an event
Pollution from burning coal causes serious harm to the environment.
La pollution due à la combustion du charbon cause de graves dommages à l'environnement.
SynonymeshurtinjuredamagewoundafflictmaltreatAntonymeshelpaidassistbenefitprotecthealnerf
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
les terminaisons nerveuses
the optic nerve
SynonymescouragebraveryaudacitygutscheekresolvepoiseAntonymesfearcowardicetimidityapprehensionbashfulnessthérapie, traitement
the treatment of a physical problem or an illness
We can apply herbal therapy to treat her disease.
Nous pouvons recourir à une thérapie à base de plantes pour soigner sa maladie.
SynonymestreatmentremedycurehealinginterventioncareAntonymesdiseaseillnessharmneglectinjuryworseningchirurgie, intervention chirurgicale
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.
Il doit subir une intervention chirurgicale pour une ablation de la vésicule biliaire la semaine prochaine.
She is recovering well on the ward after heart surgery.
Synonymesoperationproceduresurgical procedureAntonymesmedical treatmenttherapyconservative treatment
