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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Salud

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre salud, como "abortion", "crutch", "remedy", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
antiseptic
[Sustantivo]

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

antiséptico

antiséptico

Ex: The doctor recommended using an antiseptic mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene.El médico recomendó usar un enjuague bucal **antiséptico** para mantener la higiene oral.
abortion
[Sustantivo]

the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages

aborto

aborto

Ex: The medical team discussed the risks and benefits of abortion procedures with the patient before she made her decision .El equipo médico discutió los riesgos y beneficios de los procedimientos de **aborto** con la paciente antes de que ella tomara su decisión.
anesthetic
[Sustantivo]

a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered

anestesia, anestésico

anestesia, anestésico

Ex: Some patients experience temporary numbness or tingling at the injection site after receiving an anesthetic.Algunos pacientes experimentan entumecimiento temporal u hormigueo en el lugar de la inyección después de recibir un **anestésico**.
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.
thermometer
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

termómetro

termómetro

Ex: The chef used a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the caramel sauce as it cooked.El chef usó un **termómetro** de caramelo para monitorear la temperatura de la salsa de caramelo mientras se cocinaba.
crutch
[Sustantivo]

one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand

muleta

muleta

Ex: He leaned heavily on his crutch as he made his way down the hospital corridor , recovering from surgery .Se apoyó fuertemente en su **muleta** mientras avanzaba por el pasillo del hospital, recuperándose de la cirugía.
healing
[Sustantivo]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

curación

curación

Ex: Physical therapy plays a crucial role in facilitating the healing of sports injuries .La fisioterapia juega un papel crucial en la facilitación de la **curación** de lesiones deportivas.
hospitalization
[Sustantivo]

the fact of being placed in a hospital for medical treatment

hospitalización

hospitalización

Ex: The hospital provided excellent care during her hospitalization, ensuring she received round-the-clock attention .El hospital brindó una atención excelente durante su **hospitalización**, asegurando que recibiera atención las 24 horas.
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.
injection
[Sustantivo]

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

inyección

inyección

Ex: The athlete received a pain-relieving injection before the game to manage a recurring injury .El atleta recibió una **inyección** para aliviar el dolor antes del partido para manejar una lesión recurrente.
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.
remedy
[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

remedio

remedio

Ex: The herbalist suggested a remedy made from chamomile and lavender to promote relaxation and sleep .El herbolario sugirió un **remedio** hecho de manzanilla y lavanda para promover la relajación y el sueño.
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.
nose job
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

rinoplastia, cirugía de nariz

rinoplastia, cirugía de nariz

Ex: Recovery from a nose job typically involves swelling and discomfort for the first few weeks .La recuperación de una **rinoplastia** generalmente implica hinchazón y malestar durante las primeras semanas.
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.
stamina
[Sustantivo]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: The long hours of rehearsals tested the dancers ' stamina, but they delivered a flawless performance .Las largas horas de ensayos pusieron a prueba la **resistencia** de los bailarines, pero ofrecieron una actuación impecable.
trauma
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

trauma

trauma

Ex: Witnessing a natural disaster can leave survivors with lasting trauma and fear .Presenciar un desastre natural puede dejar a los supervivientes con un **trauma** duradero y miedo.
breakdown
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life

crisis nerviosa

crisis nerviosa

Ex: The intense academic pressure during finals week caused several students to suffer breakdowns.La intensa presión académica durante la semana de exámenes finales hizo que varios estudiantes sufrieran **crisis nerviosas**.

to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.

administrar

administrar

Ex: The veterinarian skillfully administered the vaccine to the dog during its annual check-up .El veterinario **administró** hábilmente la vacuna al perro durante su chequeo anual.
to cleanse
[Verbo]

to completely clean something, particularly the skin

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: She regularly cleanses her face using a gentle cleanser before applying skincare products .Ella **limpia** regularmente su rostro con un limpiador suave antes de aplicar productos para el cuidado de la piel.

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

diagnosticar

diagnosticar

Ex: Experts often diagnose conditions based on observable symptoms .Los expertos a menudo **diagnostican** condiciones basadas en síntomas observables.

to protect a person or an animal against a disease by giving them a preventive shot against specific diseases

vacunar

vacunar

Ex: Before traveling abroad , it is advisable to visit a clinic to vaccinate against region-specific infections .Antes de viajar al extranjero, es recomendable visitar una clínica para **vacunar** contra infecciones específicas de la región.
to admit
[Verbo]

(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment

admitir (un paciente)

admitir (un paciente)

Ex: After a thorough examination , the hospital admitted her for further tests to determine the cause of her illness .Después de un examen exhaustivo, el hospital la **admitió** para realizar más pruebas y determinar la causa de su enfermedad.

(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus

supurar

supurar

Ex: The wound care team regularly cleaned and dressed the wound to minimize the risk of it discharging pus .El equipo de cuidado de heridas limpiaba y vendaba regularmente la herida para minimizar el riesgo de que **descargara** pus.

to protect an animal or a person from a disease by vaccination

inmunizar

inmunizar

Ex: Veterinarians recommend pet owners to immunize their dogs and cats to prevent the spread of certain diseases .Los veterinarios recomiendan a los dueños de mascotas **inmunizar** a sus perros y gatos para prevenir la propagación de ciertas enfermedades.
to stitch
[Verbo]

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

suturar

suturar

Ex: He stitched the puncture wound on his hand after cleaning it thoroughly .Él **cosió** la herida por punción en su mano después de limpiarla a fondo.
to revive
[Verbo]

to make a person become conscious again

resucitar

resucitar

Ex: The first aid instructor taught the class how to revive someone who has passed out due to low blood pressure .El instructor de primeros auxilios enseñó a la clase cómo **revivir** a alguien que se ha desmayado debido a la presión arterial baja.
to soothe
[Verbo]

to reduce the severity of a pain

calmar, aliviar

calmar, aliviar

Ex: The cold compress soothes the pain and reduces swelling .La **compresa fría** alivia el dolor y reduce la hinchazón.
dumb
[Adjetivo]

unable to speak

mudo

mudo

Ex: In historical contexts , the term "dumb" was often used to describe individuals with speech impairments or those who could not speak for various reasons .En contextos históricos, el término **"mudo"** se usaba a menudo para describir a personas con impedimentos del habla o aquellos que no podían hablar por diversas razones.
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.
deaf
[Adjetivo]

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

sordo

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Aprendió a leer los labios para entender mejor las conversaciones a medida que se volvía cada vez más **sordo**.
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.
consciousness
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being awake and capable of perception, thought, and response

conciencia, consciencia

conciencia, consciencia

Ex: During surgery, anesthesia induces a temporary loss of consciousness to ensure painless procedures.Durante la cirugía, la anestesia induce una pérdida temporal de **conciencia** para garantizar procedimientos sin dolor.
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