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noun a condition resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and hair loss

• Radiation sickness is a serious medical condition caused by exposure to high levels of radiation.
• If you get radiation sickness, you'll feel really sick from being exposed to too much radiation.
• Dude, if you don't wear your protective gear, you're gonna end up with radiation sickness!
• The toxic relationship left her with emotional radiation sickness, draining her energy and happiness.

noun cytokine storm

• A cytokine storm is an overreaction of the body's immune system that can be triggered by certain diseases.
• When the immune system goes into overdrive, it's called a cytokine storm.
• If your body freaks out and releases a ton of immune chemicals, that's a cytokine storm.
• Just like a storm can wreak havoc, a cytokine storm can cause chaos in the body's immune response.

noun a chronic condition characterized by excess lymph fluid that causes swelling in the body's tissues

• Lymphoedema is a chronic condition characterized by swelling in the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system.
• My aunt has been dealing with lymphoedema for years and it can be quite uncomfortable for her.
• Dealing with lymphoedema is a real pain in the neck, but my mom manages it well.
• The lymphoedema of bureaucracy can slow down the progress of any project.

noun a medical condition characterized by difficulty swallowing

• Dysphagia is a medical condition characterized by difficulty swallowing.
• My grandmother has dysphagia and has to eat soft foods.
• Dealing with dysphagia can be a real pain in the neck.
• Overcoming dysphagia feels like trying to swallow a whole watermelon.