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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
antiseptic
[Sustantivo]

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

antiséptico

antiséptico

Ex: It's important to use antiseptic when treating minor burns to prevent bacterial growth. 

Es importante usar un antiséptico al tratar quemaduras menores para prevenir el crecimiento bacteriano.

abortion
abortion
[Sustantivo]

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

aborto

aborto

Ex: The new law restricts access to abortion services, leading to protests and legal challenges. 

La nueva ley restringe el acceso a los servicios de aborto, lo que lleva a protestas y desafíos legales.

anesthetic
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: After the accident, the emergency room doctor applied a topical anesthetic to the wound to reduce pain before stitching it up. 

Después del accidente, el médico de urgencias aplicó un anestésico tópico en la herida para reducir el dolor antes de suturarla.

blood type
blood type
[Sustantivo]

any of the types into which human blood is divided

grupo sanguíneo, tipo de sangre

grupo sanguíneo, tipo de sangre

Ex: Blood type O is known as the universal donor because it can be given to recipients of any blood type. 

El tipo de sangre O es conocido como el donante universal porque puede ser dado a receptores de cualquier tipo de sangre.

thermometer
thermometer
[Sustantivo]

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

termómetro

termómetro

Ex: The meteorologist used a thermometer to measure the air temperature outside the weather station. 

El meteorólogo usó un termómetro para medir la temperatura del aire fuera de la estación meteorológica.

crutch
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: She learned how to use crutches efficiently, navigating stairs and uneven surfaces with ease. 

Aprendió a usar muletas de manera eficiente, sorteando escaleras y superficies irregulares con facilidad.

healing
healing
[Sustantivo]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

curación

curación

Ex: The doctor was impressed by the rapid healing of the surgical wound. 

El médico quedó impresionado por la rápida curación de la herida quirúrgica.

hospitalization
hospitalization
[Sustantivo]

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

hospitalización

hospitalización

Ex: Preoperative paperwork required the patient's consent before hospitalization for the scheduled surgery. 

El papeleo preoperatorio requería el consentimiento del paciente antes de la hospitalización para la cirugía programada.

informed consent
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: The lawyer emphasized the importance of obtaining informed consent before proceeding with any legal action on behalf of the client. 

El abogado enfatizó la importancia de obtener un consentimiento informado antes de proceder con cualquier acción legal en nombre del cliente.

injection
injection
[Sustantivo]

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

inyección

inyección

Ex: Insulin injections are necessary for people with diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels. 

Las inyecciones de insulina son necesarias para las personas con diabetes para controlar sus niveles de azúcar en la sangre.

placebo
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: Some patients reported feeling better after taking the placebo, highlighting the power of the mind in healing. 

Algunos pacientes informaron sentirse mejor después de tomar el placebo, destacando el poder de la mente en la curación.

remedy
remedy
[Sustantivo]

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

remedio

remedio

Ex: Natural remedies like acupuncture and massage therapy are gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional medicine. 

Los remedios naturales como la acupuntura y la terapia de masaje están ganando popularidad como alternativas a la medicina tradicional.

specimen
specimen
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

muestra, espécimen

muestra, espécimen

Ex: Researchers requested tissue specimens from the deceased patient's autopsy to study the progression of the disease. 

Los investigadores solicitaron muestras de tejido de la autopsia del paciente fallecido para estudiar la progresión de la enfermedad.

nose job
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: He consulted with a plastic surgeon to discuss the details of his upcoming nose job procedure. 

Consultó con un cirujano plástico para discutir los detalles de su próxima rinoplastia.

physician
physician
[Sustantivo]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

médico

médico

Ex: The primary care physician referred the patient to a specialist for further evaluation. 

El médico de atención primaria derivó al paciente a un especialista para una evaluación adicional.

caregiver
caregiver
[Sustantivo]

someone who looks after a child or an old, sick, or disabled person at home

cuidador

cuidador

Ex: The caregiver assisted the patient with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. 

El cuidador ayudó al paciente con las tareas diarias como bañarse y vestirse.

stamina
stamina
[Sustantivo]

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

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: Yoga and meditation can help improve mental stamina and focus. 

El yoga y la meditación pueden ayudar a mejorar la resistencia mental y la concentración.

trauma
trauma
[Sustantivo]

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

trauma

trauma

Ex: Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental and emotional well-being. 

El trauma infantil puede tener efectos duraderos en el bienestar mental y emocional de una persona.

breakdown
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 financial strain of mounting debts led to a psychological breakdown for the family. 

La presión financiera de las deudas crecientes llevó a un colapso psicológico para la familia.

to administer

to give someone medicine, drugs, etc.

administrar

administrar

Ex: The paramedics arrived promptly and administered an injection to stabilize the injured man. 

Los paramédicos llegaron rápidamente y administraron una inyección para estabilizar al hombre herido.

to cleanse
to cleanse
[Verbo]

to completely clean something, particularly the skin

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: The herbal tea is believed to have properties that help cleanse the digestive system. 

Se cree que el té de hierbas tiene propiedades que ayudan a limpiar el sistema digestivo.

to diagnose

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

diagnosticar

diagnosticar

Ex: Veterinarians use their expertise to diagnose illnesses in animals. 

Los veterinarios utilizan su experiencia para diagnosticar enfermedades en los animales.

to vaccinate

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

vacunar

vacunar

Ex: Public health campaigns aim to educate communities about the importance of vaccinating against contagious diseases. 

Las campañas de salud pública tienen como objetivo educar a las comunidades sobre la importancia de vacunar contra enfermedades contagiosas.

to admit
to admit
[Verbo]

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

admitir (un paciente)

admitir (un paciente)

Ex: She was admitted to the surgical ward for an elective procedure the following morning. 

Fue admitida en la sala de cirugía para un procedimiento electivo la mañana siguiente.

to discharge

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

supurar

supurar

Ex: The surgeon made an incision to allow the infected area to discharge the built-up pus. 

El cirujano hizo una incisión para permitir que el área infectada drene el pus acumulado.

to immunize

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

inmunizar

inmunizar

Ex: The government launched a campaign to immunize the population against a recent outbreak of a contagious illness. 

El gobierno lanzó una campaña para inmunizar a la población contra un reciente brote de una enfermedad contagiosa.

to stitch
to stitch
[Verbo]

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

suturar

suturar

Ex: She carefully stitched the gash on her forehead to minimize scarring. 

Ella cosió cuidadosamente el corte en su frente para minimizar las cicatrices.

to revive
to revive
[Verbo]

to make a person become conscious again

resucitar

resucitar

Ex: They tried to revive him with cold water splashed on his face after he fainted from heat exhaustion. 

Intentaron revivirlo con agua fría salpicada en su cara después de que se desmayara por agotamiento por calor.

to soothe
to soothe
[Verbo]

to reduce the severity of a pain

calmar, aliviar

calmar, aliviar

Ex: He applied aloe vera to soothe the sunburn on his skin. 

Aplicó aloe vera para calmar las quemaduras solares en su piel.

dumb
dumb
[Adjetivo]

unable to speak

mudo

mudo

Ex: The injury to his vocal cords rendered him temporarily dumb until they healed. 

La lesión en sus cuerdas vocales lo dejó temporalmente mudo hasta que sanaron.

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical
[Adjetivo]

related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

farmacéutico

farmacéutico

Ex: Pharmaceutical advertisements often highlight the benefits and potential side effects. 

Los anuncios farmacéuticos a menudo destacan los beneficios y los posibles efectos secundarios.

deaf
deaf
[Adjetivo]

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

sordo

Ex: The deaf community advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion in society. 

La comunidad sorda aboga por una mayor accesibilidad e inclusión en la sociedad.

hygiene
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean

higiene

higiene

Ex: The restaurant maintains strict hygiene standards to ensure food safety. 

El restaurante mantiene estándares estrictos de higiene para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria.

to glow
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: After a refreshing morning run, his face glowed with energy and readiness to tackle the day ahead. 

Después de un refrescante trote matutino, su rostro resplandecía con energía y disposición para enfrentar el día por delante.

blues
blues
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

la melancolía, la tristeza

la melancolía, la tristeza

Ex: He tried taking a walk to shake off the blues. 

Intentó dar un paseo para sacudirse el blues.

sighted
sighted
[Adjetivo]

capable of seeing unlike a blind person

vidente, que puede ver

vidente, que puede ver

Ex: The ship's crew sighted land on the horizon after weeks at sea. 

La tripulación del barco avistó tierra en el horizonte después de semanas en el mar.

consciousness
consciousness
[Sustantivo]

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

conciencia, consciencia

conciencia, consciencia

Ex: His consciousness gradually returned after the anesthesia wore off. 

Su conciencia regresó gradualmente después de que pasara la anestesia.

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