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Health

 

Able-bodied

(Adjective)

1. Fit and healthy; not physically disabled:

'They showed no real differences between the physically disabled and able-bodied athletes.'

 

Abnormality

(Noun)

1. An abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence:

 'These abnormalities are caused by defects in the genes that tell the cells how to make collagen.' 

 

Ache

(Noun)

1. A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one’s body:

'The ache in her head worsened'.

 

 

 

 

Acupunture

(Noun)

1. A system of complementary medicine in which fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points along what are considered to be lines of energy (meridians), used in the treatment of various physical and mental conditions:

'Other useful complementary treatments include acupuncture, chiropractic, yoga and hypnosis.'

 

 

 

Addict

(Noun)

1. A person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug:

'A former heroin addict.'

 

 

 

Source: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/