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Cuerpo - General Words Related to the Body

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras generales en inglés relacionadas con el cuerpo, como "torso", "órgano" y "conducto".

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Words Related to Body
anatomy
anatomy
[Sustantivo]

the human body

anatomía

anatomía

Ex: The textbook provided detailed diagrams of anatomy for students to learn from. 

El libro de texto proporcionó diagramas detallados de anatomía para que los estudiantes aprendieran.

organ
organ
[Sustantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano

órgano

Ex: The liver is a complex organ that performs numerous functions, including detoxification. 

El hígado es un órgano complejo que realiza numerosas funciones, incluida la desintoxicación.

orifice
orifice
[Sustantivo]

a hole or external opening in the body, such as an ear canal or the anus

orificio

orificio

flesh
flesh
[Sustantivo]

the soft parts of the human body

carne

carne

Ex: The surgeon made an incision, cutting through the layers of skin and flesh to reach the underlying muscle. 

El cirujano hizo una incisión, cortando a través de las capas de piel y carne para llegar al músculo subyacente.

fat
fat
[Sustantivo]

a substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin, which helps them keep warm

grasa

grasa

Ex: Some people struggle with losing excess fat to maintain a healthy weight. 

Algunas personas luchan por perder el exceso de grasa para mantener un peso saludable.

torso
torso
[Sustantivo]

the upper part of the human body, excluding the arms and the head

torso

torso

Ex: The forensic pathologist examined the torso to determine the cause of death and identify the victim. 

El patólogo forense examinó el torso para determinar la causa de la muerte e identificar a la víctima.

trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

the body of an animal or human, except the limbs and head

tronco

tronco

Ex: The trunk of the human body contains vital organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and intestines, protected by layers of muscle and tissue. 

El tronco del cuerpo humano contiene órganos vitales como el corazón, los pulmones, el hígado y los intestinos, protegidos por capas de músculo y tejido.

nervous system
nervous system
[Sustantivo]

the network of neurons and fibers that interpret stimuli and transmit impulses from the body to the brain

sistema nervioso

sistema nervioso

hormone
hormone
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona

hormona

Ex: Thyroid hormones regulate energy use and body temperature. 

Las hormonas tiroideas regulan el uso de energía y la temperatura corporal.

bone marrow
bone marrow
[Sustantivo]

the soft substance that fills the cavities of bones, which is either yellowish and consists of fat cells or reddish and makes blood cells

médula ósea

médula ósea

Ex: Yellow bone marrow, found in the hollow interior of long bones, stores fat and serves as a potential source of energy. 

La médula ósea amarilla, que se encuentra en el interior hueco de los huesos largos, almacena grasa y sirve como una fuente potencial de energía.

duct
duct
[Sustantivo]

a tubular passage in the body through which liquid, such as tears or bile, can pass

conducto

conducto

mucus
mucus
[Sustantivo]

a thick slimy substance produced by mucous membranes, inside the nose or the mouth, to lubricate and protect them

moco

moco

Ex: Allergies can cause the body to produce excess mucus, leading to nasal congestion and post-nasal drip. 
mucus membrane
mucus membrane
[Sustantivo]

a thin, moist tissue that lines body cavities like the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts, producing mucus for protection and lubrication

mucosa, membrana mucosa

mucosa, membrana mucosa

phlegm
phlegm
[Sustantivo]

the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

flema

flema

Ex: Smoking can exacerbate phlegm production and lead to chronic bronchitis and respiratory problems. 

Fumar puede exacerbar la producción de flema y provocar bronquitis crónica y problemas respiratorios.

lymphatic system
lymphatic system
[Sustantivo]

a network that collects and transports lymph, supporting immune function and fluid balance

sistema linfático, red linfática

sistema linfático, red linfática

bloodstream
bloodstream
[Sustantivo]

the flowing blood in a circulatory system, moving through vessels to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body

torrente sanguíneo

torrente sanguíneo

Ex: As adrenaline floods the bloodstream, the body enters a heightened state of alert during an emergency. 

Cuando la adrenalina inunda el torrente sanguíneo, el cuerpo entra en un estado de alerta elevado durante una emergencia.

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.

pulse
pulse
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

pulso

pulso

metabolism
metabolism
[Sustantivo]

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

metabolismo

metabolismo

Ex: The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism by producing hormones that control metabolic rate. 

La glándula tiroides juega un papel crucial en la regulación del metabolismo al producir hormonas que controlan la tasa metabólica.

breath
breath
[Sustantivo]

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

respiro

respiro

Ex: In meditation, he focused on his breath to find inner peace. 

En la meditación, se concentró en su respiración para encontrar paz interior.

breathing
breathing
[Sustantivo]

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

respiración

respiración

Ex: The athlete's fast breathing showed the intensity of the race. 

La respiración rápida del atleta mostraba la intensidad de la carrera.

inhalation
inhalation
[Sustantivo]

the intake of air or a substance into the lungs through the process of breathing

inhalación, aspiración

inhalación, aspiración

airway
airway
[Sustantivo]

the anatomical structures, including the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs, that allow for the passage of air during breathing

vías respiratorias, conductos aéreos

vías respiratorias, conductos aéreos

hilum
hilum
[Sustantivo]

the entrance or exit point on an organ where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures are connected

hilio, punto de entrada o salida de un órgano

hilio, punto de entrada o salida de un órgano

membrane
membrane
[Sustantivo]

a thin sheet of tissue that separates or covers the inner parts of an organism

membrana

membrana

Ex: The outer membrane of the bacteria helps to safeguard its contents. 

La membrana externa de la bacteria ayuda a salvaguardar su contenido.

sinus
sinus
[Sustantivo]

a wide blood channel that lacks the lining of a typical blood vessel

seno

seno

Ex: The brain contains several large dural sinuses. 

El cerebro contiene varios grandes senos durales.

tissue
tissue
[Sustantivo]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tejido

tejido

Ex: Plant tissue culture techniques are used in agriculture to propagate disease-resistant crops. 

Las técnicas de cultivo de tejido vegetal se utilizan en la agricultura para propagar cultivos resistentes a enfermedades.

cell
cell
[Sustantivo]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

célula

célula

Ex: The discovery of cells and the development of cell theory by scientists such as Robert Hooke and Theodor Schwann revolutionized our understanding of living organisms. 

El descubrimiento de las células y el desarrollo de la teoría celular por científicos como Robert Hooke y Theodor Schwann revolucionaron nuestra comprensión de los organismos vivos.

gastrointestinal tract

the long, hollow organ system that extends from the mouth to the anus

tracto gastrointestinal, aparato digestivo

tracto gastrointestinal, aparato digestivo

vestibule
vestibule
[Sustantivo]

an anatomical cavity or space that serves as an entrance to another cavity within the body

vestíbulo, vestíbulo anatómico

vestíbulo, vestíbulo anatómico

Ex: The vestibule acts as a transition zone between external and internal structures. 

El vestíbulo actúa como una zona de transición entre las estructuras externas e internas.

dorsum
dorsum
[Sustantivo]

the upper or posterior surface of a body

dorso, parte dorsal

dorso, parte dorsal

Ex: He has a scar on the dorsum from a childhood accident. 

Tiene una cicatriz en el dorso por un accidente de la infancia.

lobe
lobe
[Sustantivo]

(anatomy) a rounded part of an organ, such as, lungs or brain that seems to be separate in some way from the rest

lóbulo

lóbulo

Ex: Damage to the temporal lobe can affect memory, hearing, and language comprehension. 

El daño al lóbulo temporal puede afectar la memoria, la audición y la comprensión del lenguaje.

duodenal
duodenal
[Adjetivo]

affecting or relating to the top part of the small intestine, called duodenum

duodenal

duodenal

intestinal
intestinal
[Adjetivo]

relating to the intestines, which are part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing waste from the body

intestinal

intestinal

Ex: Intestinal obstruction is a medical condition where the passage of food or stool through the intestines is blocked, leading to abdominal pain and distension. 

La obstrucción intestinal es una condición médica en la que el paso de alimentos o heces a través de los intestinos está bloqueado, lo que provoca dolor abdominal e hinchazón.

jugular
jugular
[Adjetivo]

located in or connected with the throat or neck

yugular

yugular

motor
motor
[Adjetivo]

relating to the transmission of signals from the central nervous system to muscles

motor

motor

Ex: Motor skills develop rapidly in early childhood. 

Las habilidades motoras se desarrollan rápidamente en la primera infancia.

muscular
muscular
[Adjetivo]

relating to, composed of, or involving muscle

muscular

muscular

Ex: The injury affected the muscular structure of the arm. 

La lesión afectó la estructura muscular del brazo.

nasal
nasal
[Adjetivo]

(anatomy) connected with the nose

nasal

nasal

Ex: Nasal sprays can provide relief from sinus congestion and inflammation. 

Los sprays nasales pueden aliviar la congestión y la inflamación de los senos paranasales.

oral
oral
[Adjetivo]

intended for or administered via the mouth

oral, bucal

oral, bucal

Ex: Oral vaccines can prevent gastrointestinal infections. 

Las vacunas orales pueden prevenir infecciones gastrointestinales.

pancreatic
pancreatic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

pancreático

pancreático

Ex: Pancreatic function is crucial for both digestion and blood sugar regulation. 

La función pancreática es crucial tanto para la digestión como para la regulación del azúcar en la sangre.

pelvic
pelvic
[Adjetivo]

(anatomy) connected with the curved set of bones at the bottom of the body, called pelvis

pélvico

pélvico

physically
physically
[Adverbio]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

físicamente

físicamente

Ex: She felt physically tired after a long day of hiking. 

Se sentía físicamente cansada después de un largo día de senderismo.

renal
renal
[Adjetivo]

relating to the kidneys or their function

renal

renal

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to improve renal blood flow. 

El médico recetó medicamentos para mejorar el flujo sanguíneo renal.

retinal
retinal
[Adjetivo]

(anatomy) connected with the sensory part of the eye that sends signals to the brain, called retina

retiniano

retiniano

spinal
spinal
[Adjetivo]

relating to or forming the spine

espinal, vertebral

espinal, vertebral

Ex: The spinal column consists of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide support for the body. 

La columna vertebral está formada por vértebras que protegen la médula espinal y proporcionan soporte al cuerpo.

uterine
uterine
[Adjetivo]

relating to the uterus, the organ in the female reproductive system where fetal development occurs during pregnancy

uterino

uterino

Ex: She experienced cramping due to uterine fibroids. 

Ella experimentó calambres debido a fibromas uterinos.

vertebral
vertebral
[Adjetivo]

(anatomy) related to any of the series of the bones from the back, called vertebra

vertebral

vertebral

to jaw
to jaw
[Verbo]

to bite or chew food

masticar, mascar

masticar, mascar

Ex: The dog jawed its kibble eagerly. 

El perro masticó su croqueta con entusiasmo.

cranial
cranial
[Adjetivo]

relating to the skull or the part of the body enclosing the brain

craneal

craneal

Ex: Cranial imaging techniques, such as CT scans and MRIs, provide detailed views of the brain and skull. 

Las técnicas de imagen craneal, como las tomografías computarizadas y las resonancias magnéticas, proporcionan vistas detalladas del cerebro y el cráneo.

to metabolize

to break down substances like food or drugs to produce energy or support various bodily functions

metabolizar, transformar por metabolismo

metabolizar, transformar por metabolismo

Ex: Regular exercise can enhance the body's ability to metabolize fats and carbohydrates. 

El ejercicio regular puede mejorar la capacidad del cuerpo para metabolizar grasas y carbohidratos.

temporal
temporal
[Adjetivo]

associated with or located in the region of the temples, which are the sides of the head above the ears

temporal, temporario

temporal, temporario

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