Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Prácticas y tratamientos médicos

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antiseptic

[Sustantivo]

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

antiséptico

Ex: The doctor recommended using an antiseptic mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene.El médico recomendó usar un enjuague bucal **antiséptico** para mantener la higiene oral.

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abortion

[Sustantivo]

the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages

aborto

Ex: The medical team discussed the risks and benefits of abortion procedures with the patient before she made her decision .El equipo médico discutió los riesgos y beneficios de los procedimientos de **aborto** con la paciente antes de que ella tomara su decisión.

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anesthetic

[Sustantivo]

a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered

anestesia, anestésico

Ex: Some patients experience temporary numbness or tingling at the injection site after receiving an anesthetic.Algunos pacientes experimentan entumecimiento temporal u hormigueo en el lugar de la inyección después de recibir un **anestésico**.

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thermometer

[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

termómetro

Ex: The chef used a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the caramel sauce as it cooked.El chef usó un **termómetro** de caramelo para monitorear la temperatura de la salsa de caramelo mientras se cocinaba.

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crutch

[Sustantivo]

one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand

muleta

Ex: He leaned heavily on his crutch as he made his way down the hospital corridor , recovering from surgery .Se apoyó fuertemente en su **muleta** mientras avanzaba por el pasillo del hospital, recuperándose de la cirugía.

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healing

[Sustantivo]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

curación

Ex: Physical therapy plays a crucial role in facilitating the healing of sports injuries .La fisioterapia juega un papel crucial en la facilitación de la **curación** de lesiones deportivas.

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hospitalization

[Sustantivo]

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

hospitalización

Ex: The hospital provided excellent care during her hospitalization, ensuring she received round-the-clock attention .El triaje rápido en el departamento de emergencias determinó quién necesitaba **hospitalización** y quién podía irse a casa.

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injection

[Sustantivo]

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

inyección

Ex: The athlete received a pain-relieving injection before the game to manage a recurring injury .El atleta recibió una **inyección** para aliviar el dolor antes del partido para manejar una lesión recurrente.

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remedy

[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

remedio

Ex: The herbalist suggested a remedy made from chamomile and lavender to promote relaxation and sleep .El herbolario sugirió un **remedio** hecho de manzanilla y lavanda para promover la relajación y el sueño.

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nose job

[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

rinoplastia, cirugía de nariz

Ex: Recovery from a nose job typically involves swelling and discomfort for the first few weeks .La recuperación de una **rinoplastia** generalmente implica hinchazón y malestar durante las primeras semanas.

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to administer

[Verbo]

to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.

administrar

Ex: The veterinarian skillfully administered the vaccine to the dog during its annual check-up .El veterinario **administró** hábilmente la vacuna al perro durante su chequeo anual.

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to cleanse

[Verbo]

to completely clean something, particularly the skin

limpiar

Ex: She regularly cleanses her face using a gentle cleanser before applying skincare products .Ella **limpia** regularmente su rostro con un limpiador suave antes de aplicar productos para el cuidado de la piel.

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to diagnose

[Verbo]

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

diagnosticar

Ex: Experts often diagnose conditions based on observable symptoms .Los expertos a menudo **diagnostican** condiciones basadas en síntomas observables.

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to vaccinate

[Verbo]

to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases

vacunar

Ex: Before traveling abroad , it is advisable to visit a clinic to vaccinate against region-specific infections .Antes de viajar al extranjero, es recomendable visitar una clínica para **vacunar** contra infecciones específicas de la región.

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to admit

[Verbo]

(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment

admitir (un paciente)

Ex: After a thorough examination , the hospital admitted her for further tests to determine the cause of her illness .Después de un examen exhaustivo, el hospital la **admitió** para realizar más pruebas y determinar la causa de su enfermedad.

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to stitch

[Verbo]

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

suturar

Ex: He stitched the puncture wound on his hand after cleaning it thoroughly .Él **cosió** la herida por punción en su mano después de limpiarla a fondo.

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to revive

[Verbo]

to make a person become conscious again

resucitar

Ex: The first aid instructor taught the class how to revive someone who has passed out due to low blood pressure .El instructor de primeros auxilios enseñó a la clase cómo **revivir** a alguien que se ha desmayado debido a la presión arterial baja.

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to soothe

[Verbo]

to reduce the severity of a pain

calmar, aliviar

Ex: The cold compress soothes the pain and reduces swelling .La **compresa fría** alivia el dolor y reduce la hinchazón.

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to immunize

[Verbo]

to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination

inmunizar

Ex: Veterinarians recommend pet owners to immunize their dogs and cats to prevent the spread of certain diseases .Los veterinarios recomiendan a los dueños de mascotas **inmunizar** a sus perros y gatos para prevenir la propagación de ciertas enfermedades.

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clinical

[Adjetivo]

relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting

clínico

Ex: Clinical psychologists offer therapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.Los psicólogos **clínicos** ofrecen servicios de terapia y asesoramiento a personas que enfrentan desafíos de salud mental.

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surgical

[Adjetivo]

related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities

quirúrgico

Ex: The surgical team meticulously sterilized their instruments before beginning the procedure .El equipo **quirúrgico** esterilizó meticulosamente sus instrumentos antes de comenzar el procedimiento.

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operating theater

[Sustantivo]

a room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed

sala de operaciones

Ex: The hospital 's operating theater was undergoing renovations to improve safety .El **quirófano** del hospital estaba en renovaciones para mejorar la seguridad.

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plastic surgeon

[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive

cirujano plástico

Ex: She was pleased with the results of the plastic surgeon’s work , which achieved both her aesthetic and functional goals .Ella estaba satisfecha con los resultados del trabajo del **cirujano plástico**, que logró tanto sus objetivos estéticos como funcionales.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

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