¡Hola a todos!
Este mes hemos querido compartir con vosotros un post sobre vocabulario médico:
| Word palabra | Meaning significado | Example sentence frase de ejémplo |
|---|---|---|
| ache noun/verb dolor | pain that won’t go away | I can’t sleep because my knees ache in the night. |
| allergy noun allergic adjalergia/ alérgico | a body’s abnormal reaction to certain foods or environmental substances | Your son is extremely allergic to peanuts. |
| ambulance noun ambulancia | emergency vehicle that rushes people to a hospital | We called the ambulance when he stopped breathing. |
| amnesia noun amnesia | a condition that causes people to lose their memory | I can’t remember the accident because I had amnesia. |
| amputation noun amputate verbamputación/ amputar | permanent removal of a limb | We had to amputate his leg because the infection spread so quickly. |
| anaemia noun anaemic adjanemia/anémico | occurs when the body doesn’t have enough red blood cells | I have low energy because I am anaemic. |
| antibiotics noun antibióticos | medication that kills bacteria and cures infections | My throat infection went away after I started the antibiotics. |
| anti-depressant nounantidepresivos | medication that helps relieve anxiety and sadness | The anti-depressants helped me get on with life after she died. |
| appointment noun cita | a scheduled meeting with a medical professional | I have made you an appointment with a specialist in two week’s time. |
| arthritis noun artritis | a disease that causes the joints to become swollen and crippled | My mum can’t knit anymore because the arthritis in her hands is so bad. |
| asthma (attack) noun asma | a condition that causes a blockage of the airway and makes it difficult for a person to breathe | I carry an inhaler when I run because I have asthma. |
| bacteria noun bacteria | a disease-causing organism | To prevent the spread of bacteria it is important that nurses wash their hands often. |
| benign adj benigno | not harmful (not cancerous) | We’re hoping that the tests will show that the lump in your breast is benign. |
| biopsy noun biopsia | removal of human tissue in order to conduct certain medical tests | The biopsy ruled out a number of illnesses. |
| blood count noun recuento de glóbulos | the amount of red and white blood cells a person has | You will be happy to know that your blood count is almost back to normal. |
| blood donor noun donante de sangre | a person who gives blood to a blood bank or other person | Blood donors have to answer questions about their medical history. |
| blood pressure noun presión sanguínea | the rate at which blood flows through the body (high/low) | High blood pressure puts you at risk of having a heart attack. |
| brace noun abrazadera | a device that holds injured body parts in place | You will probably always have to wear a brace on your ankle when you jog. |
| broken adj roto | a bone that is divided in two or more pieces as a result of an injury | We thought it was just a sprain, but it turned out his leg was broken. |
| bruise noun bruised adjmoratón/ magullado | injured body tissue that is visible underneath the skin | The woman was badly bruised when she came into the emergency room. |
| Caesarean section, C-section noun cesárea | procedure that involves removing a baby from its mother through an incision in the woman’s lower abdomen | The baby was so large that we had to perform a Caesarean section. |
| cancer noun cáncer | disease caused by the uncontrollable growth of cells | There are many different options when it comes to treating cancer. |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) noun reanimación cardiopulmonar | restoring a person’s breath and circulation | You saved your brother’s life by performing CPR. |
| cast noun yeso | a hard bandage that is wrapped around a broken bone to keep it in place | My leg was in a cast for graduation. |
| chemotherapy nounquimioterapia | type of treatment used on cancer patients | My mother has already had three rounds of chemotherapy. |
| chickenpox noun varicela | a virus commonly contracted by children, characterized by itchy spots | It is best to get chickenpox as a child so that you don’t get it worse as an adult. |
| coroner noun juez de instrucción | a person who determines the cause of death after a person dies | We only call the coroner if we think a death is suspicious. |
| crutches noun muletas | objects that people with injured legs or feet use to help them walk | I’d rather hop on one foot than use crutches. |
| deaf adj sordo | unable to hear | The accident left the patient both deaf and blind. |
| deficiency noun deficiencia | a lack of something necessary for one’s health | The tests show that you have an iron deficiency. |
| dehydrated adj deshidratado | in need of water | It is easy for the elderly to become dehydrated in this heat. |
| dementia noun demencia | loss of mental capacity | It is hard to watch a loved one suffering with dementia. |
| diabetes noun diabetes | type of disease typically involving insulin deficiency | People with diabetes have to constantly check their blood sugar levels. |
| diagnosis noun diagnóstico | medical explanation of an illness or condition | The doctor would prefer to share the diagnosis with the patient himself. |
| discomfort nounincomodidad | experiencing pain | This pain medication should relieve some of your discomfort. |
| disease noun enfermedad | a medical disorder that is harmful to a person’s health | I understand that this disease runs in your family. |
| dislocated adj dislocado | when a bone is temporarily separated from its joint | You will have to wear a sling because of your dislocated shoulder. |
| emergency noun urgencia | a medical problem that needs immediate attention | It is important that children know which number to dial in case of an emergency. |
| family history noun historial familiar | medical background of a person’s family members | The doctor was concerned about my family history of skin cancer. |
| fatal adj fatal | causing death | The doctor made a fatal error when he wrote the wrong prescription. |
| fever noun feverish adjfiebre/ febril | higher than normal body temperature | He is very feverish, and his temperature is near danger point. |
| flu (influenza) noun gripe | many types of respiratory or intestinal infections passed on through a virus | People who have the flu should not visit hospital patients. |
| fracture noun fractured adjfractura/ fracturado | broken or cracked bone | Your wrist is fractured and needs a cast. |
| germ noun germen | a micro-organism, especially one that causes disease | Flowers are not allowed in the ward to avoid the risk of germs being brought in. |
| genetic adj genético | a medical condition or physical feature that is passed on in the family | The disease is part genetic and part environmental. |
| growth noun crecimiento | a ball of tissue that grows bigger than normal, either on or under the skin | That growth on your shoulder is starting to worry me. |
| heart attack noun ataque al corazón | instance in which blood stops pumping through the heart | People who smoke are at greater risk of having a heart attack. |
| HIV noun VIH | the virus that infects the human T-cells and leads to AIDS | HIV can be passed down from the mother to her fetus. |
| hives noun urticaria | bumps that appear on the surface of the skin during an allergic reaction | I broke out in hives after I ate that potato casserole. |
| illness noun ill adjenfermedad/ enfermo | general term for any condition that makes a person feel sick for a certain period of time | Her illness went away when she started eating better. |
| immune system noun sistema inmunológico | the parts of the body that fight diseases, infections, and viruses | You can’t have visitors because your immune system is low. |
| incision noun incisión | cut in the body made during surgery | I had to have stitches to close the incision. |
| inconclusive adj poco concluyente | unclear | We have to do more x-rays because the first ones were inconclusive. |
| infection noun infected adjinfección/ infectado | diseased area of the body (viral or bacterial) | The wound should be covered when you swim to prevent it from becoming infected. |
| inflamed adj inflamado | appearance (red and swollen) of an injured body part | My right ankle was so inflamed it was twice the size of my left one. |
| injury noun lesión | damage to the body | Her injuries were minor; just a few cuts and bruises. |
| intensive care unit (ICU) noun UCI | section of the hospital where patients get constant attention. | She will remain in the ICU until she can breathe on her own. |
| internal adj interno | under the skin, inside the organs | The doctors will be monitoring her for any internal bleeding. |
| lab (laboratory) noun laboratorio | place where samples of blood/urine etc. are taken for testing | I’ll take these samples down to the lab on my way out. |
| life support noun soporte vital | a machine that keeps patients alive by helping them breathe | The woman has severe brain damage and is currently on life support. |
| malignant adj maligno | expected to grow and get much worse (especially related to cancerous cells) | I’m afraid at least one of the tumours is malignant. |
| newborn noun recién nacido | an infant that is less than three months old | You have to support her neck because she is still a newborn. |
| numb adj entumecido | no feeling in a certain body part | The needle will make your lower body feel numb. |
| OR (operating room) noun quirófano | the place where major surgeries and operations take place | You must wear a face mask and gloves while you are in the OR. |
| operationnoun operate onverboperación | a medical procedure that involves going inside a person’s body in an attempt to fix a problem | The operation lasted seven hours, but it was successful. |
| pain noun dolor | strong discomfort in certain areas of the body | We gave your husband some medicine to relieve some of the pain. |
| pain killer, pain reliever noun analgésico | type of medicine that takes away some or all of the discomfort of an illness or injury | You can take two pain killers every four hours. |
| paralyzed adj paralizado | unable to move certain areas of the body | We thought her legs were paralyzed for life, but she is learning how to walk. |
| patient noun paciente | a person staying in a hospital or medical facility | The patients in Room 2 are not getting along. |
| pharmacist nounfarmacéutico | a person who fills a doctor’s prescription | Ask the pharmacist if there is a generic brand of this medication. |
| pharmacy, drugstore noun farmacia | a place where people go to buy medication and other medical supplies | You should be able to buy a bandage at the pharmacy. |
| poison noun poisonousadjveneno/ venenoso | a substance that is very dangerous if it enters the human body | The child was bitten by a poisonous snake. |
| prenatal adj prenatal | of the time period leading up to giving birth | The woman was well prepared for labour because she took the prenatal classes. |
| prescriptionnoun prescribeverbprescripción/ prescribir | the correct amount and type of medication needed to cure an illness or relieve symptoms | You will need to visit your doctor to get another prescription. |
| radiation noun radiación | high energy X-rays that destroy cancer cells | If the radiation doesn’t kill all of the abnormal cells, the cancer will come back. |
| routine check-up noun control rutinario | a doctor’s appointment to check a person’s general health | I’d like to see you a year from now for a routine check-up. |
| scrubs noun uniforme | plain uniform (usually green, white, or blue) worn by medical professionals | I have some extra scrubs in my locker. |
| second opinion noun segunda opinión | input from a second doctor about an illness or symptom | I went to another doctor to get a second opinion about these headaches. |
| shock noun shock | body not getting enough blood flow | The woman was in shock after being pulled from the river. |
| side effects noun efectos secundarios | other symptoms that might occur as a result of a certain medication or procedure | One of the side effects of antidepressants is a loss of appetite. |
| sore adj dolorido | painful | I have a sore throat and a runny nose. |
| spasm noun espasmo | the uncontrollable tightening of a muscle | Ever since I injured my leg I’ve been having muscle spasms in my upper thigh. |
| specialist noun especialista | a doctor that is an expert in a certain kind of medicine | My family doctor is sending me to a specialist. |
| sprain noun/verbesguince | an injury (less serious than a break) to a joint (ankle, wrist, knee…) | I sprained my knee playing soccer. |
| stress noun stressed adjestrés/ estresado | worry that causes muscles to tighten and blood pressure to rise | You need to take some time off work and relieve some of your stress. |
| swellingnoun swollen adj hinchazón/ hinchado | ligaments (parts that hold the joints together) growing bigger and rounder after an injury to a joint | I knew my ankle was sprained because it was so swollen. |
| symptoms noun síntomas | pain or physical changes that occur because of an illness or disease | You have all of the symptoms of a diabetic. |
| temperature noun temperatura | amount of heat measured in a body; higher than normal temperature | We brought Jesse to emergency because he was running a (high) temperature. |
| tender adj delicado | painful when touched or used | The incision was tender after the surgery. |
| test results noun resultados | medical information that helps doctors understand a patient’s condition or body | The test results came back negative. You aren’t pregnant. |
| therapy noun terapia | treatment aimed at improving a person’s mental or physical condition | I was able to go back to work a few weeks after starting the therapy. |
| transplant noun trasplante | moving of an organ from one human to another | The heart transplant saved your life. |
| ultrasound noun ultrasonido | a test that examines the body’s internal organs and processes using sound waves | The ultrasound shows that we are expecting a baby boy. |
| umbilical cord noun cordón umbilical | the lifeline from the mother to the fetus (when cut at birth this forms the belly button) | I had an emergency C-section because the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck. |
| unconscious adj inconsciente | alive, but appearing to be asleep and unaware of the surroundings | I hit my head on the steering wheel and was still unconscious when the ambulance arrived. |
| urine sample noun muestra de orina | a small amount of the body’s liquid waste that is tested for different medical reasons | The urine sample tells us how much alcohol is in your blood. |
| vein noun vena | the thin tubes that transport blood around the body and back to the heart | I’m just looking for the best vein in which to insert the needle. |
| virus noun virus | a dangerous organism that causes the spread of minor and major diseases | The virus is contractible through the exchange of bodily fluids. |
| visiting hours noun horario de visitas | time of day when friends and family are allowed to visit patients in hospital | I’m afraid you’ll have to come back during visiting hours. |
| vomit noun/verb vómito/ vomitar | discharge of a person stomach contents through the mouth | The pregnant woman can’t stop vomiting. |
| wheelchair noun silla de ruedas | a chair on wheels used for transporting patients from place to place | If you get in the wheelchair I’ll take you down to see the garden. |
| x-ray noun/verbradiografía | a photograph of a person’s bones and organs | The technician took x-rays of my shoulder to make sure it wasn’t broken. |
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