Inflammatory Diseases

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the joints

  • Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints.
  • My grandma has arthritis in her knees and it makes it hard for her to walk sometimes.
  • I heard that sitting too much can give you arthritis in your back.
  • Dealing with all these problems at once feels like having a bad case of emotional arthritis.

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach

  • Gastritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
  • I heard that John has been diagnosed with gastritis and has to be careful with his diet.
  • My stomach has been acting up lately, I think I might have a bit of gastritis.
  • Dealing with all the stress at work feels like a constant case of gastritis in my gut.

noun an inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus or a toxin and characterized by jaundice, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain

  • The patient was diagnosed with hepatitis and was immediately put on a treatment plan.
  • My friend told me he was feeling sick, turns out he has hepatitis.
  • I heard that guy got hepatitis from sharing needles.
  • The spread of misinformation is like a virus, infecting minds like hepatitis.

noun an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the internal organs

  • Peritonitis is a serious condition characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum lining the abdomen.
  • My uncle was hospitalized with peritonitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
  • Dude, peritonitis is no joke - it can mess you up big time.
  • The political scandal spread through the government like a case of peritonitis, causing chaos and turmoil.

noun a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed

  • Sinusitis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the sinus cavities.
  • I've been dealing with sinusitis all week and it's been so uncomfortable.
  • My sinusitis is acting up again, it's such a pain.
  • Dealing with sinusitis feels like having a cloud over my head all the time.

noun a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus is found outside the uterus, causing pain, infertility, and other symptoms

  • Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus.
  • My friend has been struggling with endometriosis for years.
  • Dealing with endometriosis sucks, but she's a warrior.
  • Endometriosis feels like a constant battle with your own body.

noun a condition characterized by inflammation of a gland, especially a lymph node

  • The patient was diagnosed with cervical adenitis after experiencing swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck.
  • My friend had to get surgery for adenitis in her armpit.
  • I heard adenitis can be a real pain in the butt.
  • Dealing with adenitis felt like having a roadblock in my immune system.