Health, Fitness, and Nutrition 441 words

a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

any specific behavior

treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin

causing or characterized by addiction

exercise that increases the need for oxygen

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity

a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite

a feeling of craving something

a person trained to compete in sports

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

form a curve

the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets

the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health

an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects

a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals

unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure

of or relating to the heart

grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

the act of choosing or selecting

movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

tender and brittle

the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

causing or capable of causing death

the process of extracting moisture

the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)

a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution

operate or control a vehicle

the act of consuming liquids

a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

a building where people go to eat

the act of consuming food

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

primary social group; parents and children

inexpensive food (hamburgers or chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly

meeting adequate standards for a purpose

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction

a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms

any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

hold fast or firmly

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

causing or capable of causing harm

pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs

providing assistance or serving a useful function

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)

the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells

made or produced in the home or by yourself

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

a condition promoting sanitary practices

tending to promote or preserve health

the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)

the state of being inactive

the early stage of growth or development

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

give a slight push to

a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

move forward by leaps and bounds

a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation

the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement

the perception of body position and movement and muscular tensions etc

relaxed and easy activity

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes

pertaining to living persons

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

the act of losing someone or something

of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones

a male massager

a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it

(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

the psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment

of or relating to metabolism

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide

one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

more than average fatness

select as an alternative over another

the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

the developmental process of bone formation

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it

from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold

therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities

the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)

engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

the act of putting something in a certain place

capability of existing or happening or being true

possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

occurring or existing before birth

the act of preventing

full or promise

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

the activity of protecting someone or something

a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings

moving quickly and lightly

the act of spreading outward from a central source

spring back; spring away from an impact

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

act or move at high speed

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

free from filth and pathogens

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

cause fear in

a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information)

evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score

able to feel or perceive

either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided

develop in a positive way

the act of firing a projectile

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

make a sound like frying fat

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

move smoothly along a surface

air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

an asset of special worth or utility

any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

having an agreeably pungent taste

the vital principle or animating force within living things

fairness in following the rules of the game

move forward by leaps and bounds

a smallest army unit

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

suffering from lack of food

the property of being physically or mentally strong

exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

having strength or power greater than average or expected

the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward

power to dominate or defeat

the act of swimming

a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

a fellow member of a team

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)

a pause from doing something (as work)

the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)

aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs

one who trains other persons or animals

activity leading to skilled behavior

transfer from one place or period to another

the management of someone or something

ride at a trot

using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs

not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

not usual or common or ordinary

taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease

any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower

a shaky motion

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism

the act of traveling by foot

get warm or warmer

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

a victory (as in a race or other competition)

having no wins

succeeding with great difficulty

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

activity directed toward making or doing something

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

take an x-ray of something or somebody

Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion

the enclosed land around a house or other building

a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende

an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic