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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - La Salud es Riqueza

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre salud, como "regimen", "viral", "trauma", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
anaerobic
anaerobic
[Adjetivo]

(of physical exercise) involving short and intense physical activities, such as sprints and weightlifting, during which oxygen demand surpasses oxygen supply

anaeróbico

anaeróbico

Ex: He focuses on anaerobic exercises to enhance his sprinting speed. 

Él se enfoca en ejercicios anaeróbicos para mejorar su velocidad de sprint.

circulation
circulation
[Sustantivo]

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

circulación

circulación

Ex: Cold weather can slow down circulation and make extremities feel numb. 

El clima frío puede ralentizar la circulación y hacer que las extremidades se sientan entumecidas.

to flourish

to grow in a healthy and strong way

florecer

florecer

Ex: The deer flourish in the protected wildlife reserve. 

Los ciervos florecen en la reserva de vida silvestre protegida.

immunity
immunity
[Sustantivo]

the situation in which the body can shield itself against a disease

inmunidad

inmunidad

Ex: The doctor explained that good nutrition supports strong immunity. 

El médico explicó que una buena nutrición apoya una inmunidad fuerte.

regimen
regimen
[Sustantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régimen

régimen

Ex: She followed a strict exercise regimen, working out at the gym five days a week to improve her fitness level. 

Ella siguió un régimen de ejercicio estricto, entrenando en el gimnasio cinco días a la semana para mejorar su nivel de condición física.

strenuous
strenuous
[Adjetivo]

requiring great physical effort or energy

arduo, agotador

arduo, agotador

Ex: The job was strenuous, demanding physical strength all day. 

El trabajo era agotador, exigiendo fuerza física todo el día.

radiance
radiance
[Sustantivo]

a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

radiante

radiante

Ex: Vacation did wonders for restoring her depleted energy levels and radiance. 

Las vacaciones hicieron maravillas para restaurar sus niveles de energía agotados y su resplandor.

social distancing
social distancing
[Sustantivo]

‌the practice of keeping a safe distance between yourself and other people in order to prevent the spread of disease

distanciamiento social

distanciamiento social

Ex: The gym limited the number of people inside to ensure proper social distancing. 

El gimnasio limitó el número de personas en el interior para garantizar un adecuado distanciamiento social.

handicapped
handicapped
[Adjetivo]

having a physical or mental condition that limits one's movements, senses, or activities

discapacitado

discapacitado

Ex: The handicapped student received accommodations such as extra time on exams. 

El estudiante discapacitado recibió adaptaciones como tiempo adicional en los exámenes.

impairment
impairment
[Sustantivo]

a state or condition in which a part of one's body or brain does not work properly

discapacidad, impedimento

discapacidad, impedimento

Ex: The doctor diagnosed him with hearing impairment after a series of tests. 

El médico lo diagnosticó con discapacidad auditiva después de una serie de pruebas.

quadriplegic
quadriplegic
[Sustantivo]

a person who is paralyzed from neck down

cuadripléjico, tetrapléjico

cuadripléjico, tetrapléjico

Ex: The documentary highlighted the challenges faced by quadriplegics in daily life. 

El documental destacó los desafíos que enfrentan los tetrapléjicos en la vida diaria.

paraplegia
paraplegia
[Sustantivo]

a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

paraplejía

paraplejía

Ex: His paraplegia was diagnosed after a spinal cord injury from a fall. 

Su paraplejía fue diagnosticada después de una lesión en la médula espinal por una caída.

hard of hearing

unable to hear properly

duro de oído

duro de oído

Ex: The community center offers sign language classes for people who are hard of hearing. 
abnormality
abnormality
[Sustantivo]

‌an unusual feature in someone's body or behavior that may be harmful, caused by duplication or deletion of a single gene

anormalidad, anomalía

anormalidad, anomalía

withdrawal
withdrawal
[Sustantivo]

the sudden cut back on or discontinuation of drug taking

abstinencia

abstinencia

Ex: The doctor provided a tapering plan to ease the withdrawal process. 

El médico proporcionó un plan de reducción gradual para facilitar el proceso de abstinencia.

viral
viral
[Adjetivo]

caused by or related to a virus

vírico, viral

vírico, viral

Ex: Viral infections such as influenza can spread rapidly during the winter months. 

Las infecciones virales como la influenza pueden propagarse rápidamente durante los meses de invierno.

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.

unconsciousness
unconsciousness
[Sustantivo]

the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings

inconsciencia

inconsciencia

Ex: She experienced brief unconsciousness after the fainting spell. 

Ella experimentó una breve inconsciencia después del desmayo.

affliction
affliction
[Sustantivo]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

aflicción

aflicción

Ex: Chronic back pain was his most debilitating affliction, affecting his ability to work and enjoy daily activities. 

El dolor crónico de espalda era su aflicción más debilitante, afectando su capacidad para trabajar y disfrutar de las actividades diarias.

agony
agony
[Sustantivo]

severe physical or mental pain

dolor agudo

dolor agudo

Ex: The agony of arthritis can make simple movements excruciating. 

La agonía de la artritis puede hacer que los movimientos simples sean insoportables.

terminal
terminal
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

terminal

terminal

Ex: Tim's father was in the final stages of his terminal illness, and the family gathered to say their goodbyes. 

El padre de Tim estaba en las etapas finales de su enfermedad terminal, y la familia se reunió para despedirse.

septic
septic
[Adjetivo]

(of a body part or wound) infected by harmful bacteria

séptico

séptico

Ex: A septic finger can cause significant health issues if not treated promptly. 

Un dedo séptico puede causar problemas de salud significativos si no se trata rápidamente.

trauma
trauma
[Sustantivo]

damage inflicted on the body as a result of an external force or event

traumatismo, trauma

traumatismo, trauma

Ex: Victims of domestic violence often suffer from both physical and emotional trauma. 

Las víctimas de violencia doméstica a menudo sufren de trauma tanto físico como emocional.

seizure
seizure
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem

ataque, convulsión

ataque, convulsión

Ex: Witnessing her friend's seizure was terrifying, but she knew what to do and called for help immediately. 

Presenciar la crisis de su amiga fue aterrador, pero ella supo qué hacer y llamó a ayuda de inmediato.

aggressive
aggressive
[Adjetivo]

(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner

contagioso

contagioso

Ex: The patient was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. 

El paciente fue diagnosticado con una forma agresiva de leucemia.

bedridden
bedridden
[Adjetivo]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

postrado en cama

postrado en cama

Ex: Despite being bedridden, Mary remained in good spirits, enjoying visits from friends and family. 

A pesar de estar postrada en cama, Mary se mantuvo de buen ánimo, disfrutando de las visitas de amigos y familiares.

chronic
chronic
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

crónico

crónico

Ex: Tom's chronic arthritis makes it challenging for him to move around comfortably. 

La artritis crónica de Tom hace que sea un desafío para él moverse cómodamente.

comatose
comatose
[Adjetivo]

being in a state of coma or relating to coma

comatoso

comatoso

Ex: Her comatose condition required constant monitoring in the ICU. 

Su condición comatosa requería un monitoreo constante en la UCI.

to succumb
to succumb
[Verbo]

to die as a result of a disease or injury

morir, sucumbir

morir, sucumbir

Ex: Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to the virus. 

A pesar de los mejores esfuerzos del equipo médico, sucumbió al virus.

remission
remission
[Sustantivo]

a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe

remisión

remisión

Ex: During remission, it's crucial for patients to continue regular check-ups to monitor for any signs of the condition returning. 

Durante la remisión, es crucial que los pacientes continúen con los controles regulares para monitorear cualquier signo de que la condición regrese.

pathogen
pathogen
[Sustantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

agente patógeno

agente patógeno

Ex: The researchers identified a new viral pathogen that was causing the outbreak of respiratory illness in the community. 

Los investigadores identificaron un nuevo patógeno viral que estaba causando el brote de enfermedad respiratoria en la comunidad.

outbreak
outbreak
[Sustantivo]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

brote

brote

Ex: Health officials were concerned about the outbreak of measles in the neighborhood. 

Los funcionarios de salud estaban preocupados por el brote de sarampión en el vecindario.

nauseous
nauseous
[Adjetivo]

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

con náuseas

con náuseas

Ex: After spinning in circles for too long, he began to feel nauseous and had to sit down. 

Después de dar vueltas en círculos durante demasiado tiempo, comenzó a sentirse nauseoso y tuvo que sentarse.

malady
malady
[Sustantivo]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

enfermedad, mal

enfermedad, mal

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her with a mysterious malady that caused chronic fatigue and muscle weakness. 

El médico la diagnosticó con una enfermedad misteriosa que causaba fatiga crónica y debilidad muscular.

hereditary
hereditary
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

hereditario

hereditario

Ex: They were aware of the hereditary risk of diabetes in their family. 

Eran conscientes del riesgo hereditario de diabetes en su familia.

fracture
fracture
[Sustantivo]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

fractura

fractura

Ex: Symptoms of a fracture include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the injured area. 

Los síntomas de una fractura incluyen dolor, hinchazón, moretones y dificultad para mover el área lesionada.

flatulent
flatulent
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) suffering from an excessive amount of gas in the alimentary canal

flatulento

flatulento

Ex: The flatulent condition made it difficult for her to enjoy social gatherings. 

La condición flatulenta le dificultaba disfrutar de las reuniones sociales.

to exacerbate

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

exacerbar, agravar

Ex: Harsh weather conditions can exacerbate damage to infrastructure. 

Las condiciones climáticas adversas pueden exacerbar los daños a la infraestructura.

emaciation
emaciation
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.

demacración

demacración

Ex: The veterinarian was alarmed by the emaciation of the stray dog and quickly began a feeding regimen. 

El veterinario se alarmó por la emaciación del perro callejero y rápidamente comenzó un régimen de alimentación.

delirium
delirium
[Sustantivo]

a state of intense, uncontrolled enthusiasm or excitement that makes one say or do crazy things

delirio, desvarío

delirio, desvarío

Ex: He acted with reckless abandon, caught up in the delirium of winning the lottery. 

Actuó con un abandono imprudente, atrapado en el delirio de ganar la lotería.

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