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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Salud general y sistemas médicos

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
blood type
[Sustantivo]

any of the types into which human blood is divided

grupo sanguíneo, tipo de sangre

grupo sanguíneo, tipo de sangre

Ex: A child 's blood type is determined by the combination of their parents ' blood types, following specific genetic rules .El **tipo de sangre** de un niño está determinado por la combinación de los tipos de sangre de sus padres, siguiendo reglas genéticas específicas.
informed consent
[Sustantivo]

permission given by a patient to receive a particular treatment, informed of all the possible consequences and risks

consentimiento informado

consentimiento informado

Ex: Informed consent is a fundamental principle in medical ethics , ensuring patients have sufficient information to make informed decisions about their healthcare .El **consentimiento informado** es un principio fundamental en la ética médica, que asegura que los pacientes tengan información suficiente para tomar decisiones informadas sobre su atención médica.
placebo
[Sustantivo]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

placebo

placebo

Ex: Placebo-controlled studies help researchers determine if the observed effects of a new treatment are due to the medication's pharmacological properties or psychological factors.Los estudios controlados con **placebo** ayudan a los investigadores a determinar si los efectos observados de un nuevo tratamiento se deben a las propiedades farmacológicas del medicamento o a factores psicológicos.
specimen
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

muestra, espécimen

muestra, espécimen

Ex: A blood specimen was sent to the laboratory for testing to determine the patient 's cholesterol levels .Una **muestra** de sangre fue enviada al laboratorio para realizar pruebas y determinar los niveles de colesterol del paciente.
physician
[Sustantivo]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

médico

médico

Ex: The physician's bedside manner and communication skills are crucial in building trust with patients .El trato del **médico** con el paciente y sus habilidades de comunicación son cruciales para generar confianza con los pacientes.
caregiver
[Sustantivo]

someone who looks after a child or an old, sick, or disabled person at home

cuidador

cuidador

Ex: The support group offers resources and advice for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer 's disease .El grupo de apoyo ofrece recursos y consejos para los **cuidadores** de personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer.
pharmaceutical
[Adjetivo]

related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

farmacéutico

farmacéutico

Ex: Doctors often rely on pharmaceutical interventions to manage various medical conditions .Los médicos a menudo dependen de intervenciones **farmacéuticas** para manejar diversas afecciones médicas.
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean

higiene

higiene

Ex: Proper hygiene practices , such as covering your mouth when coughing , can help reduce the transmission of illnesses .Las prácticas adecuadas de **higiene**, como cubrirse la boca al toser, pueden ayudar a reducir la transmisión de enfermedades.
to glow
[Verbo]

(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising

brillar, resplandecer

brillar, resplandecer

Ex: Even during the toughest boot camp sessions , her face glowed with determination and focus .Incluso durante las sesiones de boot camp más duras, su rostro **brillaba** con determinación y enfoque.
blues
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

la melancolía, la tristeza

la melancolía, la tristeza

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Un caso de **blues** del lunes hizo difícil levantarse de la cama.
sighted
[Adjetivo]

capable of seeing unlike a blind person

vidente, que puede ver

vidente, que puede ver

Ex: The lookout sighted enemy ships approaching the harbor and raised the alarm.El vigía **avistó** barcos enemigos acercándose al puerto y dio la alarma.
paramedic
[Sustantivo]

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

paramédico

paramédico

Ex: The ambulance crew includes paramedics who are trained to handle a wide range of medical emergencies .La tripulación de la ambulancia incluye a **paramédicos** que están entrenados para manejar una amplia gama de emergencias médicas.
inmate
[Sustantivo]

a person residing in a hospital, clinic, or other institutional medical facility while receiving care, especially one confined for psychiatric treatment or long‑term inpatient care

paciente interno, residente en institución médica

paciente interno, residente en institución médica

unhygienic
[Adjetivo]

not clean enough to be safe or healthy

insalubre, poco higiénico

insalubre, poco higiénico

Ex: Throwing waste on the street is unhygienic.Tirar basura en la calle es **poco higiénico**.
prone
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

propenso, inclinado

propenso, inclinado

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars are prone to mechanical failures .Sin mantenimiento regular, los coches viejos son **propensos** a fallos mecánicos.
immune system
[Sustantivo]

a protective system in the body that defends it against diseases and harmful substances

sistema inmune, sistema inmunológico

sistema inmune, sistema inmunológico

Ex: The lymphatic system , a key component of the immune system, helps circulate immune cells and remove waste and toxins from the body .El sistema linfático, un componente clave del **sistema inmunológico**, ayuda a circular las células inmunitarias y a eliminar los desechos y las toxinas del cuerpo.
stimulus
[Sustantivo]

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

estímulo

estímulo

Ex: Teachers often use interactive and engaging stimuli, like educational games or hands-on activities , to stimulate interest and enhance the learning experience in the classroom .Los maestros a menudo usan **estímulos** interactivos y atractivos, como juegos educativos o actividades prácticas, para estimular el interés y mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje en el aula.
sanitary
[Adjetivo]

clean and free from germs or contaminants

sanitario, higiénico

sanitario, higiénico

Ex: The food packaging was sealed and labeled to ensure sanitary conditions during transportation.El envase de alimentos fue sellado y etiquetado para garantizar condiciones **sanitarias** durante el transporte.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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