Supplementary Vocab

2. – a condition in which a person has frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements.
6. – a medicine or substance that helps stimulate bowel movements and relieve constipation.
8. – a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and spread in the body.
9. – chemical compounds found naturally in plants that may have health benefits.
12. – a medical condition in which bones become weak, brittle, and more likely to break.
13. – natural substances that are essential for growth, health, and nutrition, found in food and supplements.

1. – a serious lung infection that causes inflammation and fluid in the air sacs.
3. – natural substances such as calcium, iron, or magnesium that the body needs to stay healthy.
4. – an infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs.
5. – a small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, usually caused by friction, burns, or infections.
7. – X-ray examinations of the breast used to detect tumors or abnormalities.
10. – a rare genetic disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, causing excessive bleeding.
11. additives – substances added to food to improve flavor, color, preservation, or texture.
14. – a feeling of sickness in the stomach that may lead to vomiting.