Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Tratamientos y Recuperación

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to call in sick

[Frase]

to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: He called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus.

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on the mend

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who is starting to get or feel better after a period of illness or injury

recuperándose

Ex: The young athlete suffered a sprained ankle during the game, but with proper treatment and rehabilitation, she's on the mend and eager to get back on the field.

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on one's feet

[Frase]

in good health after a period of illness or injury

de pie

Ex: The accident left Peter with a broken leg, but thanks to a successful surgery and intensive rehabilitation, he was able to get back on his feet and resume his active lifestyle.

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aspirin

[Sustantivo]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

aspirina

Ex: Aspirin is often used to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold .La **aspirina** se usa a menudo para aliviar los síntomas del resfriado común.

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bandage

[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

vendaje, venda

Ex: After the injury , the doctor instructed him to change the bandage daily to ensure proper healing .Después de la lesión, el médico le indicó que cambiara el **vendaje** diariamente para asegurar una curación adecuada.

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medicine

[Sustantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.El niño se negó a tomar la medicina de sabor amargo.

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operation

[Sustantivo]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

operación

Ex: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .Antes de la **operación**, el personal médico realizó varias pruebas para evaluar la salud general del paciente.

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pill

[Sustantivo]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

pastilla

Ex: You should not take this pill on an empty stomach .No deberías tomar esta **pastilla** con el estómago vacío.

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plaster

[Sustantivo]

a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

curita, tirita

Ex: After the injection , the nurse placed a small plaster on his arm .Después de la inyección, la enfermera colocó un pequeño **parche** en su brazo.

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plaster cast

[Sustantivo]

a cast made of a rigid material that holds a fractured bone in place and prevent movement

yeso, escayola

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test

[Sustantivo]

a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues

examen médico, prueba médica

Ex: They performed a biopsy test to examine the tissue for abnormalities .Realizaron una **prueba** de biopsia para examinar el tejido en busca de anomalías.

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X-ray

[Sustantivo]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayo X

Ex: The radiologist reviewed the X-ray images to diagnose the cause of the patient’s chronic pain.El radiólogo revisó las imágenes de **rayos X** para diagnosticar la causa del dolor crónico del paciente.

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to recover

[Verbo]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

recuperarse

Ex: With proper treatment , many people can recover from mental health challenges .Con el tratamiento adecuado, muchas personas pueden **recuperarse** de los desafíos de salud mental.

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rest

[Sustantivo]

a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing, especially after a period of activity

descanso

Ex: The doctor advised him to take a lot of rest to recover quickly .El médico le aconsejó que tomara mucho **descanso** para recuperarse rápidamente.

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diet

[Sustantivo]

a set of food that is eaten to keep healthy, thin, etc.

dieta

Ex: The Mediterranean diet is known for its heart health benefits .La **dieta** mediterránea es conocida por sus beneficios para la salud del corazón.

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prescription

[Sustantivo]

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

receta

Ex: The prescription clearly states the dosage and frequency .La **receta** indica claramente la dosis y la frecuencia.

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stage

[Sustantivo]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

etapa

Ex: The play 's rehearsal stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .La **etapa** de ensayo de la obra es crucial para perfeccionar la actuación.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)

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