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What does 'catch a cold' refer to?
What does 'catch a cold' refer to?
- To have a headache
- To suffer from sneezing
- To become ill with a viral infection (correct)
- To feel hot
What is a cough?
What is a cough?
A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs
What is a sneeze?
What is a sneeze?
A sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth
What does it mean if someone has a headache?
What does it mean if someone has a headache?
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What is a thermometer used for?
What is a thermometer used for?
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What does 'temperature' indicate?
What does 'temperature' indicate?
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What is a toothache?
What is a toothache?
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What does a stomach ache refer to?
What does a stomach ache refer to?
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What is an ankle?
What is an ankle?
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What is a chest?
What is a chest?
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What is an elbow?
What is an elbow?
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What is a knee?
What is a knee?
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What is a shoulder?
What is a shoulder?
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What is a sore throat?
What is a sore throat?
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Health-Related Vocabulary
- Catch a cold: Refers to becoming ill with a viral infection, often characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, and congestion.
- Cough: A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often a reflex action to clear the airways.
- Sneeze: An involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth, usually as a response to irritation in the nasal cavity.
- Headache: A common condition where an individual experiences pain in the head or neck area, described simply as "my head hurts."
- Thermometer: An instrument used to measure temperature, commonly used to check body temperature during illness.
- Temperature: A measure of heat representing how hot or cold something is, critical for assessing fever or health status.
- Toothache: Pain originating from or affecting the teeth, indicated by the phrase "tooth hurts."
- Stomach ache: A general term for discomfort in the abdominal area, articulated as "tummy hurts."
- Ankle: A joint connecting the foot with the leg, important for mobility and weight-bearing.
- Chest: The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, housing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
- Elbow: The joint connecting the upper and lower parts of the arm, enabling bending and movement of the arm.
- Knee: A joint in the leg allowing movement between the thigh and lower leg, crucial for walking and running.
- Shoulder: The joint where the arm connects to the torso, providing a range of motion for the upper limb.
- Sore throat: Pain or irritation in the throat area, often a sign of infection or illness.
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