IELTS

Sam Fong (China (Macao S.A.R.))
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  1. migraine
    a severe, recurring headache
  2. tonsillitis
    inflammation of the tonsils
  3. asthma
    respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing
  4. tooth decay
    soft decayed area in a tooth
  5. abscess
    a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
  6. allergy
    hypersensitive immunological reaction to some substance
  7. malaria
    a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bite
  8. bronchitis
    inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
  9. flu
    an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
  10. appendicitis
    inflammation of the appendix causing pain and illness
  11. ulcer
    an inflammatory lesion resulting in decay of tissue
  12. laryngitis
    an inflammation characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice
  13. athlete's foot
    fungal infection of the feet
  14. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  15. distribute
    give to several people
Created on Sat Mar 20 00:53:43 EDT 2010 (updated Sat Mar 20 04:53:39 EDT 2010)

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