bedsore
Worda sore on the skin, usually caused by pressure from lying or sitting in one position for too long
Episode vocabulary
Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.
All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.
a sore on the skin, usually caused by pressure from lying or sitting in one position for too long
having no feathers
closed with stitches
a person who bleeds easily or a lot
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a foolish or annoying person
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
an ugly old woman, especially one imagined as a witch
a serious condition in which body tissue dies and starts to decay, usually because blood flow is blocked or there is an infection
one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart
a serious medical condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a very small island
relating to the planning and movement of people, goods, or equipment
to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule
a strong, often sudden attack or wave of something unpleasant
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
the scientific study of light and how it behaves
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut
the act of combing hair
to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way
the act of keeping horses in stables
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear
a piece of furniture with shelves for books
an offensive stereotype for an Asian woman who is seen as cold, controlling, or mysterious
causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort
damaged so badly that it has split open or torn
a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism
in a way that is complete and causes major change
the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum
to hit or push with the head or horns
to leave quickly
to organize people or resources for a purpose
boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing
to make it possible for something to happen
the lower left chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the body
a serious break in a relationship or situation
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight
past tense and past participle of shoot
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
relating to the eyes or vision
the process of starting a computer
cleaned thoroughly by rubbing
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to get married
the process of making a surface or material smooth
an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
coated or mixed with sugar
relating to the abdomen or stomach area
a complete repair or improvement of something
to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them
to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in
to fail to keep a promise or agreement
a cancerous growth in the brain
a short, intensive training course
a health professional who helps people recover movement and strength after injury or illness
to make something smoother or less uneven
showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering
a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object
a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse
the level of glucose in a person's blood
used to show approval or encouragement
to pay too much attention to someone or something
(of fish, frogs, and some other animals) lay eggs in water
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
a person who applies for a job, place, or position
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
deserving praise, help, or respect
to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth
to check or read something quickly
causing strong emotional pain or shock
a list of tasks or items to check off one by one
in Chinese philosophy, one of the two opposite forces in the universe, linked with darkness, passivity, and the moon
relating to the heart
very clear and strong in contrast, or plain and severe in appearance
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
past tense and past participle of bed
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death
not tight or firm; loose
the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form
to some extent; fairly
to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution
unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something
a casual way to say goodbye
said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well
used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity
a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something