El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 8A

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

medicina

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

moradura

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

sarpullido, erupción

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

ampolla

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

efecto secundario

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

pequeño, menor

the act of dividing or separating something, typically with a knife or other sharp tool

corte, sección

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profundo

an inflammation of the throat that is typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection

infección de garganta, inflamación de garganta

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

esguince, torcedura

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

tobillo

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

roto

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

brazo

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

frío

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

gripe

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

intoxicación alimentaria, intoxicación alimenticia

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

ataque al corazón, infarto

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

acariciar

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

médico de familia

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

especialista

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

psiquiatra

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

símil

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

completely lacking the ability to hear sounds

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way

to eat an excessive amount of food

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis