Category: Igbo

English (en) Inflammation The body’s response to injury or infection, causing redness and swelling. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọzịza ahụ Decomposition: Ọzịza ahụ - swolleness of the body  

English (en) Infection Invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọrịa mbute Decomposition: Ọrịa mbute Ọrịa na-efe efe Decomposition: Ọrịa na-efe efe  

English (en) Implantation The attachment of a fertilised egg to the lining of the uterus. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nkunye mkpụrụ nwa n'afọ Decomposition: Nkunye mkpụrụ nwa n'afọ  

English (en) Immune system The body’s defence system against infections and disease. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọgan nchekwa ahụ Decomposition: Ọgan nchekwa ahụ. Ọgan - organ; Nchekwa ahụ - protects the body  

English (en) Hypertension High blood pressure. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọbara mgbali elu Decomposition: Ọbara mgbali elu  

English (en) Hormone Chemical messenger produced by glands and carried in the blood. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mmiri ọgwụ n'achịkwa ahụ Decomposition: Mmiri ọgwụ n'achịkwa ahụ - chemical fluid that controls the body Njeozi di n'ime obara Decomposition: Njeozi di n'ime obara  

English (en) Haemorrhage Heavy or uncontrollable bleeding. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọbara ọgbụ́gba Decomposition: Ọbara ọgbụ́gba Oke Ọbara ọgbụ́gba Decomposition: Oke Ọbara ọgbụ́gba.  Oke - more than usual; Ọbara ọgbụ́gba- blood flow  

English (en) Gestation The period during which a baby develops in the womb. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Oge afọ ime Decomposition: Oge afọ ime  

English (en) Gene A unit of heredity passed from parents to children. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mkpụrụ ndụ Decomposition: Mkpụrụ ndụ. Ihe na eme ka nwa a mụrụ ọhụrụ yie nne na nna ya - a unit of heredity passed from parents to children.  

English (en) Gallbladder A small organ that stores bile to help digest fats. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Olu ilu Decomposition: Olu ilu - that which is bitter Akpa Olu ilu Decomposition: Akpa Olu ilu