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virulent
virulent
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulento

virulento

Ex: The hospital was on high alert due to the virulent nature of the disease. 

El hospital estaba en alerta máxima debido a la naturaleza virulenta de la enfermedad.

inert
inert
[Adjetivo]

not moving or active

inerte

inerte

Ex: The inert state of the volcano led scientists to believe it was dormant and unlikely to erupt. 

El estado inerte del volcán llevó a los científicos a creer que estaba inactivo y era poco probable que entrara en erupción.

to dazzle
to dazzle
[Verbo]

to make someone unable to see for a short time due to a strong or brilliant light

deslumbrar, encandilar

deslumbrar, encandilar

Ex: The intense sunlight dazzled his vision, forcing him to shield his eyes. 

La intensa luz del sol deslumbró su visión, obligándolo a proteger sus ojos.

analgesia
analgesia
[Sustantivo]

the loss of the ability to feel pain while remaining fully awake and conscious

analgesia, insensibilidad al dolor

analgesia, insensibilidad al dolor

Ex: The drug provided effective analgesia without making the patient sleepy. 

El fármaco proporcionó una analgesia eficaz sin adormecer al paciente.

anemia
anemia
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low

anemia

anemia

Ex: Chronic anemia can lead to fatigue and weakness. 

La anemia crónica puede provocar fatiga y debilidad.

aphasia
aphasia
[Sustantivo]

a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production

afasia, afasia

afasia, afasia

Ex: Doctors explained that his aphasia affected both speaking and understanding. 

Los médicos explicaron que su afasia afectaba tanto al habla como a la comprensión.

apoplexy
apoplexy
[Sustantivo]

sudden unconsciousness caused by a blocked or burst blood vessel in the brain, cutting off its oxygen supply

apoplejía, ataque cerebral

apoplejía, ataque cerebral

Ex: Medical staff rushed to treat a case of apoplexy in the emergency ward. 

El personal médico se apresuró a tratar un caso de apoplejía en la sala de emergencias.

arrhythmic
arrhythmic
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to an irregular heartbeat

arrítmico, irregular

arrítmico, irregular

Ex: Arrhythmic pulses were detected during the physical exam. 

Se detectaron pulsos arrítmicos durante el examen físico.

atrophy
atrophy
[Sustantivo]

the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition

atrofia, degeneración

atrofia, degeneración

Ex: In certain medical conditions, such as malnutrition, organ atrophy may occur. 

En ciertas condiciones médicas, como la desnutrición, puede ocurrir atrofia de los órganos.

to betoken
to betoken
[Verbo]

to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something

indicar, señalar

indicar, señalar

Ex: The wilting of plants may betoken a lack of water and the need for immediate attention. 

El marchitamiento de las plantas puede indicar una falta de agua y la necesidad de atención inmediata.

callus
callus
[Sustantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

callo

Ex: She developed a callus on her foot after wearing tight shoes for too long. 

Ella desarrolló un callo en el pie después de usar zapatos apretados durante demasiado tiempo.

canker
canker
[Sustantivo]

a painful sore or ulcer inside the mouth or on the lips

afta, úlcera bucal

afta, úlcera bucal

Ex: Stress can sometimes trigger a canker in the mouth. 

El estrés a veces puede desencadenar una llaga en la boca.

carcinogenic
carcinogenic
[Adjetivo]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

carcinógeno,  cancerígeno

carcinógeno, cancerígeno

Ex: Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is considered carcinogenic and can increase the risk of skin cancer. 

La exposición prolongada a la radiación ultravioleta (UV) del sol se considera carcinogénica y puede aumentar el riesgo de cáncer de piel.

clot
clot
[Sustantivo]

a thick, solid mass that forms within a liquid when parts of it stick together

coágulo, trombo

coágulo, trombo

Ex: The nurse checked for any clots in the blood sample. 

La enfermera comprobó si había coágulos en la muestra de sangre.

contusion
contusion
[Sustantivo]

a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin

contusión

contusión

Ex: Contusions on the leg were visible after the accident. 

Las contusiones en la pierna eran visibles después del accidente.

lassitude
lassitude
[Sustantivo]

the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

lasitud

lasitud

Ex: The emotional strain from the recent events resulted in a deep lassitude that affected her daily activities. 

La tensión emocional de los eventos recientes resultó en una lasitud profunda que afectó sus actividades diarias.

woozy
woozy
[Adjetivo]

feeling dizzy, unsteady, or as if the surroundings are spinning, often making it hard to stay balanced

mareado, aturdido

mareado, aturdido

Ex: He grew woozy from the heat and nearly fainted. 

Se sintió mareado por el calor y casi se desmayó.

costive
costive
[Adjetivo]

causing or experiencing difficulty in passing stools; tending to cause constipation

estreñidor, que causa estreñimiento

estreñidor, que causa estreñimiento

Ex: A costive condition can lead to discomfort and bloating. 

Una condición estreñidora puede provocar malestar e hinchazón.

stupor
stupor
[Sustantivo]

a numbed state caused by sudden shock, grief, or misfortune

sopor

sopor

Ex: He walked around in a stupor, unable to comprehend the accident. 

Caminaba en un estupor, incapaz de comprender el accidente.

doddering
doddering
[Adjetivo]

physically or mentally trembling due to old age

decrépito

decrépito

Ex: The doddering grandmother smiled warmly as she greeted her grandchildren, her hands trembling slightly. 

La abuela tambaleante sonrió cálidamente mientras saludaba a sus nietos, sus manos temblaban ligeramente.

incapacitated
incapacitated
[Adjetivo]

unable to act, work, or function normally because of a loss of strength, ability, or power

incapacitado, imposibilitado

incapacitado, imposibilitado

Ex: The heat was so intense it made several workers incapacitated. 

El calor era tan intenso que dejó incapacitados a varios trabajadores.

neurotic
neurotic
[Adjetivo]

displaying patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion typical of neurosis

neurótico, neurótica

neurótico, neurótica

Ex: Neurotic patterns can interfere with daily functioning. 

Los patrones neuróticos pueden interferir con el funcionamiento diario.

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