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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Afecciones y Lesiones

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virulent
virulent
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulento

virulento

Ex: The outbreak was caused by a virulent strain of the flu virus. 
inert
inert
[Adjetivo]

not moving or active

inerte

inerte

Ex: The inert rock lay undisturbed at the bottom of the river. 
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 camera flash dazzled her eyes, leaving her blinking rapidly. 
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 dentist used a local anesthetic to produce analgesia during the procedure. 
anemia
anemia
[Sustantivo]

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

anemia

anemia

Ex: The patient was diagnosed with anemia after blood tests. 
aphasia
aphasia
[Sustantivo]

a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production

afasia, afasia

afasia, afasia

Ex: After the stroke, he developed aphasia and struggled to form sentences. 
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: The elderly man collapsed from apoplexy during dinner. 
arrhythmic
arrhythmic
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to an irregular heartbeat

arrítmico, irregular

arrítmico, irregular

Ex: The patient exhibited arrhythmic heartbeats on the monitor. 
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: Prolonged immobilization can lead to muscle atrophy, causing weakness and loss of function. 
to betoken
to betoken
[Verbo]

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

indicar, señalar

indicar, señalar

Ex: The patient's elevated temperature may betoken the presence of a fever. 
callus
callus
[Sustantivo]

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

callo

callo

Ex: The weightlifter's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights. 
canker
canker
[Sustantivo]

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

afta, úlcera bucal

afta, úlcera bucal

Ex: She avoided spicy food because of a canker on her tongue. 
carcinogenic
carcinogenic
[Adjetivo]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

carcinógeno,  cancerígeno

carcinógeno, cancerígeno

Ex: Exposure to asbestos is known to have carcinogenic effects, particularly on the lungs. 
clot
clot
[Sustantivo]

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

coágulo, trombo

coágulo, trombo

Ex: The doctor found a clot blocking the patient's artery. 
contusion
contusion
[Sustantivo]

a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin

contusión

contusión

Ex: He had a contusion on his arm from the fall. 
lassitude
lassitude
[Sustantivo]

the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

lasitud

lasitud

Ex: The monotony of his routine led to a gradual onset of lassitude, sapping his motivation. 
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: I felt woozy after standing up too quickly. 
costive
costive
[Adjetivo]

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

estreñidor, que causa estreñimiento

estreñidor, que causa estreñimiento

Ex: The medicine had a costive effect on the patient. 
stupor
stupor
[Sustantivo]

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

sopor

sopor

Ex: She was in a stupor after hearing the news of the fire. 
doddering
doddering
[Adjetivo]

physically or mentally trembling due to old age

decrépito

decrépito

Ex: The doddering old man slowly made his way across the room, leaning heavily on his cane. 
incapacitated
incapacitated
[Adjetivo]

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

incapacitado, imposibilitado

incapacitado, imposibilitado

Ex: She was incapacitated by a severe illness. 
neurotic
neurotic
[Adjetivo]

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

neurótico, neurótica

neurótico, neurótica

Ex: His neurotic tendencies made him worry excessively. 
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