Category: W

To become damaged through being used.  

A small area of skin which swells because of a sharp blow or an insect bite. Weals, or wheals: raised white areas of oedema in the skin with reddened margins, which may result from sharp blows, or, accompanied by itching, may be a symptom of urtiaria. A raised skin bump, appearing lighter in color compared…

A pulse which is not strong, which is not easy to feel.  

The fact of lacking strength. Lack of strength or vigor. Weakness is the state or quality of being without strength, firmness, or power. The term “weakness” is employed to characterize a diminished level of energy or strength. This symptom is frequently encountered in various medical conditions, including anemia, emotional issues, as well as disorders that…

To make something or someone weak, or become weak.  

Not strong. Lacking physical strength or vigor; infirm, especially as compared with what would be the normal or usual for that individual.  

A type of very sharp surgical knife for skin transplants.  

A molecular model for DNA in which the organic base pairs are linked by hydrogen bonds which form the rungs of a ladder spiralling in the form of a helix.  

Liquid, like water.  

An eye which fills with tears because of an irritation. Not allowing water through. An expansion in the volume of the tear film, often resulting in the condition known as epiphora, where tears overflow. This can be triggered by heightened tear production due to emotional factors, irritation of the conjunctiva or cornea, or a blockage…