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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Enfermedades, Lesiones y Afecciones Específicas

Aprende vocabulario avanzado de CAE sobre enfermedades, lesiones y afecciones médicas, incluidos síntomas, trastornos, dolor, recuperación y problemas de salud específicos.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to discharge

to release or ooze pus or other infected fluid from a wound or sore

supurar

supurar

Ex: A wound that discharges continuously should be examined by a doctor. 
dumb
dumb
[Adjetivo]

unable to speak

mudo

mudo

Ex: The injury to his vocal cords rendered him temporarily dumb until they healed. 

La lesión en sus cuerdas vocales lo dejó temporalmente mudo hasta que sanaron.

deaf
deaf
[Adjetivo]

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

sordo

Ex: The school provides interpreters for deaf students. 
terminally
terminally
[Adverbio]

in a manner that denotes an illness or condition that is incurable and expected to result in death

terminalmente, en fase terminal

terminalmente, en fase terminal

Ex: Friends gathered to say goodbye once he was judged terminally unwell. 

Los amigos se reunieron para despedirse una vez que fue juzgado en estado terminal.

blister
blister
[Sustantivo]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

ampolla

ampolla

Ex: Common causes of blisters include wearing ill-fitting shoes, repetitive friction from tools or sports equipment, or exposure to heat. 

Las causas comunes de las ampollas incluyen el uso de zapatos que no ajustan bien, la fricción repetitiva de herramientas o equipos deportivos, o la exposición al calor.

to dislocate

to suddenly cause a bone to move out of its normal position

dislocarse, dislocar

dislocarse, dislocar

Ex: After the accident, the doctor explained that the impact had dislocated several bones in his foot. 

Después del accidente, el médico explicó que el impacto había dislocado varios huesos de su pie.

to fracture

to sustain a break or crack in a bone

fracturar, fracturarse

fracturar, fracturarse

Ex: During the fall, his collarbone fractured upon impact with the ground. 

Durante la caída, su clavícula se fracturó al impactar con el suelo.

to infect
to infect
[Verbo]

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

infectar

infectar

Ex: Healthcare workers take precautions to avoid infecting patients while providing medical care. 

Los trabajadores de la salud toman precauciones para evitar infectar a los pacientes mientras brindan atención médica.

relief
relief
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

alivio, tranquilidad

alivio, tranquilidad

Ex: His pain finally subsided, giving him much-needed relief. 
to sprain
to sprain
[Verbo]

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

torcerse, hacerse un esguince en

torcerse, hacerse un esguince en

Ex: He accidentally sprained his knee while running. 

Se torció accidentalmente la rodilla mientras corría.

swelling
swelling
[Sustantivo]

an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness

hinchazón, inflamación

hinchazón, inflamación

Ex: Applying ice and elevating the swollen area can help reduce inflammation and alleviate discomfort. 

Aplicar hielo y elevar el área hinchada puede ayudar a reducir la inflamación y aliviar las molestias.

under the weather

feeling unwell or slightly ill

indispuesto, enfermizo

indispuesto, enfermizo

Ex: I ate too much and now I feel a bit under the weather. 

Comí demasiado y ahora me siento un poco indispuesto.

repetitive strain injury

damage to muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that develops over time from repetitive movements, prolonged overuse, or sustained awkward posture during work or daily activities

lesiones por esfuerzo repetitivo, lesiones por sobrecarga

lesiones por esfuerzo repetitivo, lesiones por sobrecarga

Ex: He used a wrist splint and ergonomic keyboard to manage symptoms of a repetitive strain injury. 

Usó una férula de muñeca y un teclado ergonómico para manejar los síntomas de una lesión por esfuerzo repetitivo.

to hiccup
to hiccup
[Verbo]

to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly

hipar, tener hipo

hipar, tener hipo

Ex: The child hiccupped loudly after consuming the fizzy soda. 

El niño hipó fuerte después de consumir el refresco con gas.

color blindness
color blindness
[Sustantivo]

a condition where a person has trouble seeing certain colors or distinguishing between them

daltonismo, deficiencia de visión del color

daltonismo, deficiencia de visión del color

Ex: She found out she had color blindness after taking a vision test. 

Descubrió que tenía daltonismo después de hacerse una prueba de visión.

to choke
to choke
[Verbo]

to block the throat, hinder breathing and cause suffocation

ahogar, estrangular

ahogar, estrangular

Ex: Unfortunately, the criminal chose to choke the victim, leaving them gasping for breath. 

Desafortunadamente, el criminal eligió ahogar a la víctima, dejándola jadeando por aire.

insomnia
insomnia
[Sustantivo]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnio

insomnio

Ex: The doctor recommended a few relaxation techniques to help combat her insomnia and improve her sleep quality. 

El médico recomendó algunas técnicas de relajación para ayudar a combatir su insomnio y mejorar la calidad de su sueño.

high blood pressure

a chronic condition in which the force of blood against arterial walls is persistently elevated, increasing risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications

hipertensión arterial, presión arterial alta

hipertensión arterial, presión arterial alta

Ex: Uncontrolled high blood pressure contributed to his hospital admission for a transient ischemic attack. 

La presión arterial alta no controlada contribuyó a su ingreso hospitalario por un ataque isquémico transitorio.

obesity
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes, las enfermedades cardíacas y ciertos tipos de cáncer.

to wear out

to make someone tired because of strain or stress

agotar, cansar

agotar, cansar

Ex: Prolonged stress can wear a person out both physically and mentally. 

El estrés prolongado puede agotar a una persona tanto física como mentalmente.

malaria
malaria
[Sustantivo]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria, paludismo

malaria, paludismo

Ex: Symptoms of malaria include high fever, chills, and flu-like illness. 

Los síntomas de la malaria incluyen fiebre alta, escalofríos y una enfermedad similar a la gripe.

to pinch
to pinch
[Verbo]

to cause discomfort or distress

pellizcar, apretar

pellizcar, apretar

Ex: The exam stress pinched her nerves, making it difficult to concentrate. 
to tingle
to tingle
[Verbo]

to make a part of the body feel a bit ticklish or have a slight, unusual sensation

hormiguear, cosquillear

hormiguear, cosquillear

Ex: Last night, the cool breeze tingled my face during the walk. 

Anoche, la brisa fresca hormigueó mi cara durante el paseo.

agony
agony
[Sustantivo]

severe physical or mental pain

dolor agudo

dolor agudo

Ex: The agony of arthritis can make simple movements excruciating. 

La agonía de la artritis puede hacer que los movimientos simples sean insoportables.

to flag
to flag
[Verbo]

to become weaker, less energetic, or less enthusiastic

flaquear

flaquear

Ex: Her enthusiasm never flagged despite the repeated delays. 
cavity
cavity
[Sustantivo]

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

caries

caries

Ex: Regular fluoride toothpaste and sealants can help prevent cavities in children's back teeth. 

La pasta de dientes con flúor regular y los selladores pueden ayudar a prevenir las caries en los dientes posteriores de los niños.

trauma
trauma
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

trauma

trauma

Ex: Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental and emotional well-being. 

El trauma infantil puede tener efectos duraderos en el bienestar mental y emocional de una persona.

breakdown
breakdown
[Sustantivo]

a period of severe mental or emotional distress in which someone becomes unable to function normally

crisis nerviosa

crisis nerviosa

Ex: The pressure of caring for everyone eventually led to a breakdown. 
amnesia
amnesia
[Sustantivo]

a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory

amnesia

amnesia

Ex: Cases of dissociative amnesia can follow extreme emotional trauma and sometimes resolve with psychotherapy. 

Los casos de amnesia disociativa pueden seguir a un trauma emocional extremo y a veces resolverse con psicoterapia.

neurosis
neurosis
[Sustantivo]

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

neurosis

neurosis

Ex: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common treatment for neurosis, helping individuals reframe negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety. 

La terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC) es un tratamiento común para la neurosis, que ayuda a las personas a reformular patrones de pensamiento negativos y reducir la ansiedad.

(bundle|bag) of nerves

an extremely anxious or nervous person

persona estresada, estresado

persona estresada, estresado

Ex: Don't turn yourself into a basket case over one mistake. 

No te pongas estresado por un solo error.

anxiety disorder
anxiety disorder
[Sustantivo]

a group of mental health conditions marked by persistent, excessive fear or worry, that interferes with daily functioning

trastorno de ansiedad, trastorno ansioso

trastorno de ansiedad, trastorno ansioso

Ex: Social anxiety disorder made him avoid presentations, so he began exposure therapy to rebuild confidence. 

El trastorno de ansiedad lo hizo evitar las presentaciones, por lo que comenzó la terapia de exposición para reconstruir la confianza.

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