| A | B |
|---|
| acute | very sharp; severe; keen; quickly reaching a crisis point; sensitive; reacting quickly to impressions; in mathematics, angles less than 90 degrees |
| allergic | very sensitive to something in the environment, such as pollen, dust, bee stings, or certain foods; having strong dislike for something |
| alleviate | to relieve by making more bearable; lessen |
| clinic | a specialized medical institution; a formal training session, especially for medical students; any institution that provides special advice or training |
| contagious | spread by indirect or direct contact; catching; infectious |
| convalescence | the time needed to return to health after an illness, injury, or surgery |
| endurance | the ability to last or survive under strain, stress, or use; long-lasting strength |
| paralysis | the loss of feelin in, or ability to move, a part of the body; a lack of ability to act normally (for example, because of fear or uncertainty) |
| soothe | to relieve by calming or comforting |
| thrive | to grow or do well; to be successful |
