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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Tratamientos y Remedios

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analgesic
[Adjetivo]

able to reduce pain

analgésico

analgésico

anodyne
[Adjetivo]

able to reduce or ease physical pain

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

antiseptic
[Adjetivo]

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

antiséptico

antiséptico

Ex: Antiseptic sprays are handy for disinfecting small cuts and grazes .Los sprays **antisépticos** son útiles para desinfectar pequeños cortes y rasguños.
aseptic
[Adjetivo]

preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

aséptico

aséptico

Ex: The wound was cleaned and dressed in an aseptic manner .La herida fue limpiada y vendada de manera **aséptica**.
balm
[Sustantivo]

a healing or soothing substance with a nice smell applied to the skin in order to relieve pain, irritation, or discomfort

bálsamo

bálsamo

Ex: The herbal balm provided instant relief to his chapped lips in the dry winter weather .El **bálsamo** herbal proporcionó alivio instantáneo a sus labios agrietados por el clima seco del invierno.
catharsis
[Sustantivo]

the cleansing of the bowels by using a substance that causes evacuation

purgación, catarsis

purgación, catarsis

curative
[Adjetivo]

able to heal or relieve a medical condition

curativo

curativo

cure-all
[Sustantivo]

an object, medicine, or remedy thought to have universal healing properties

panacea

panacea

euthanasia
[Sustantivo]

the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition

eutanasia

eutanasia

Ex: Advocacy groups may campaign for the legalization of euthanasia, arguing for the right of individuals to choose a dignified and painless end of life if they are suffering unbearably .Los grupos de defensa pueden hacer campaña por la legalización de la **eutanasia**, argumentando el derecho de los individuos a elegir un final de vida digno y sin dolor si están sufriendo insoportablemente.
emollient
[Adjetivo]

having a softening or soothing effect on the skin

emoliente

emoliente

Ex: The emollient cream contained natural oils and botanical extracts, perfect for calming irritated skin.La crema **emoliente** contenía aceites naturales y extractos botánicos, perfecta para calmar la piel irritada.
nostrum
[Sustantivo]

a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

panacea

panacea

Ex: Skeptical of the latest nostrum being marketed as a revolutionary weight loss solution , she opted for a balanced diet and regular exercise instead .Escéptica ante el último **nostrum** comercializado como una solución revolucionaria para perder peso, optó por una dieta equilibrada y ejercicio regular en su lugar.
palliative
[Adjetivo]

relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

paliativo

paliativo

Ex: The family sought palliative options for their loved one .La familia buscó opciones **paliativas** para su ser querido.

to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

paliar

paliar

Ex: While the treatment did not cure the disease , it helped to palliate the patient 's suffering significantly .Aunque el tratamiento no curó la enfermedad, ayudó a **paliar** significativamente el sufrimiento del paciente.
salubrious
[Adjetivo]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

salubre

salubre

Ex: The architect designed the office building with large windows and green spaces to create a salubrious workspace conducive to productivity and well-being .El arquitecto diseñó el edificio de oficinas con grandes ventanales y espacios verdes para crear un espacio de trabajo **saludable** que favorezca la productividad y el bienestar.
panacea
[Sustantivo]

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

panacea

panacea

Ex: The idea of a single panacea for every ailment is appealing but unrealistic in modern medicine .La idea de una única **panacea** para cada dolencia es atractiva pero poco realista en la medicina moderna.
salutary
[Adjetivo]

having a positive effect on physical well-being

saludable

saludable

soporific
[Adjetivo]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

soporífero

soporífero

Ex: The dim lighting and soft voices created a soporific atmosphere in the room .La iluminación tenue y las voces suaves crearon una atmósfera **soporífera** en la habitación.
to allay
[Verbo]

to make something, such as an emotion, less intense

apaciguar

apaciguar

Ex: They hope the new policies will allay the public 's frustration with the situation .Esperan que las nuevas políticas **alivien** la frustración del público con la situación.
cathartic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine or substance that causes the bowels to empty

un purgante, un laxante

un purgante, un laxante

Ex: The herbal cathartic worked within a few hours .El **catártico** herbal funcionó en unas pocas horas.
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