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Cuerpo - Palabras generales relacionadas con el cuerpo

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

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anatomy
anatomy
[Sustantivo]

the human body

anatomía

anatomía

Ex: Artists often study anatomy to accurately depict the human form in their work. 
organ
organ
[Sustantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano

órgano

Ex: The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. 
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: She winced as the needle pierced her flesh during the vaccination. 
fat
fat
[Sustantivo]

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

grasa

grasa

Ex: A balanced diet and exercise routine are essential for managing body fat levels. 
torso
torso
[Sustantivo]

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

torso

torso

Ex: The artist sculpted a lifelike statue of a human torso, capturing the muscular contours with precision. 
trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

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

tronco

tronco

Ex: The trunk of the human body includes the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, housing vital organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and intestines. 
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: Insulin, a hormone from the pancreas, controls blood sugar levels. 
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: Bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue found within the cavities of bones, responsible for producing blood cells. 
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: When you have a cold, your body produces excess mucus to help trap and expel harmful viruses and bacteria. 
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: The common cold often causes an increase in phlegm production, leading to congestion and coughing. 
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: The antibiotic injection delivered medicine directly into the patient's bloodstream, speeding up recovery. 
circulation
circulation
[Sustantivo]

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

circulación

circulación

Ex: Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body. 
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: Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy. 
breath
breath
[Sustantivo]

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

respiro

respiro

Ex: After running, she took deep breaths to catch her breath. 
breathing
breathing
[Sustantivo]

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

respiración

respiración

Ex: Proper breathing techniques are essential in meditation for relaxation. 
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 cell membrane protects the interior of the cell. 
sinus
sinus
[Sustantivo]

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

seno

seno

Ex: The surgeon carefully examined the venous sinus during the procedure. 
tissue
tissue
[Sustantivo]

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

tejido

tejido

Ex: Muscle tissue enables movement and supports the body's structure. 
cell
cell
[Sustantivo]

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

célula

célula

Ex: The study of cells, known as cell biology or cytology, delves into their structure, function, and interactions. 
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 of the ear leads to the inner ear structures. 
dorsum
dorsum
[Sustantivo]

the upper or posterior surface of a body

dorso, parte dorsal

dorso, parte dorsal

Ex: The massage therapist focused on the dorsum to relieve tension in his muscles. 
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: The brain is divided into different lobes, each responsible for specific functions such as sensory perception, motor control, and language processing. 
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 bacteria play a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption in the intestines. 
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 nerves carry impulses that control muscle movement. 
muscular
muscular
[Adjetivo]

relating to, composed of, or involving muscle

muscular

muscular

Ex: The muscular system consists of all the muscles in the body. 
nasal
nasal
[Adjetivo]

(anatomy) connected with the nose

nasal

nasal

Ex: Nasal congestion is a common symptom of allergies or colds. 
oral
oral
[Adjetivo]

intended for or administered via the mouth

oral, bucal

oral, bucal

Ex: The doctor prescribed an oral medication. 
pancreatic
pancreatic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

pancreático

pancreático

Ex: Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease with a low survival rate. 
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: He was physically unable to lift the heavy box. 
renal
renal
[Adjetivo]

relating to the kidneys or their function

renal

renal

Ex: He underwent renal testing to assess his kidney function. 
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: Spinal injuries can result in paralysis or loss of sensation below the injury site. 
uterine
uterine
[Adjetivo]

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

uterino

uterino

Ex: The doctor examined her uterine lining to assess her fertility. 
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: She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading 
cranial
cranial
[Adjetivo]

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

craneal

craneal

Ex: Cranial nerves control sensory and motor functions of the head and neck. 
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: The digestive system helps metabolize the nutrients from the food we consume. 
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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