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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Salud

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la salud y la enfermedad, como "acupuncture", "clinic", "inpatient", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
acupuncture
[Sustantivo]

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

acupuntura

acupuntura

Ex: Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body .
clinic
[Sustantivo]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

clínica

clínica

Ex: They opened a clinic in the community to provide healthcare services to underserved populations .
ward
[Sustantivo]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

sala

sala

Ex: The hospital ’s ward is equipped to handle urgent and critical cases .
emergency room
[Sustantivo]

a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment

sala de emergencia

sala de emergencia

Ex: She called an ambulance when her husband collapsed at home and was taken to the emergency room.
ENT
[Sustantivo]

a field of medicine or a department in a hospital that deals with ear, nose, and throat problems or diseases

otorrinolaringólogo

otorrinolaringólogo

Ex: He was referred to ENT for a thorough evaluation of his persistent sore throat .
pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: They visited pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication .
inpatient
[Sustantivo]

a patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment

paciente hospitalizado

paciente hospitalizado

Ex: They scheduled regular check-ups for inpatient to track progress and adjust treatment .
outpatient
[Sustantivo]

a patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward

paciente externo

paciente externo

Ex: The hospital’s outpatient department handles routine check-ups and follow-ups.
mental health
[Sustantivo]

the well-being of a person's mind

salud mental

salud mental

Ex: He attended therapy sessions to address mental health concerns and improve his well-being .
phobia
[Sustantivo]

an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal

fobia

fobia

Ex: She has phobia of spiders and feels extremely anxious whenever she sees one .
specialist
[Sustantivo]

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

especialista

especialista

Ex: specialist’s office is located in the city ’s medical district .
orthodontist
[Sustantivo]

a dentist who specializes in the correction, etc. of the position of teeth

ortodoncista

ortodoncista

Ex: orthodontist's office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to create customized braces and aligners .
paramedic
[Sustantivo]

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

paramédico

paramédico

Ex: The ambulance crew paramedics who are trained to handle a wide range of medical emergencies .
pediatrician
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

pediatra

pediatra

Ex: The new parents were relieved to find pediatrician who was both knowledgeable and compassionate .
surgeon
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

cirujano

Ex: surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the operation to the patient before proceeding .
plastic surgeon
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive

cirujano plástico

cirujano plástico

Ex: She was pleased with the results of plastic surgeon’s work , which achieved both her aesthetic and functional goals .
therapist
[Sustantivo]

a qualified person whose job is treating people's mental issues by talking with them instead of giving them drugs

terapeuta

terapeuta

Ex: therapist provided guidance on handling grief after the loss of a loved one .
procedure
[Sustantivo]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: The hospital's operating room is equipped with advanced technology to facilitate complex surgical procedures.
protection
[Sustantivo]

the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

protección

protección

Ex: The insurance policy protection against financial losses due to unexpected events .
transplant
[Sustantivo]

a tissue or organ that is removed from a body and put into another

transplante

transplante

Ex: He waited for several years on transplant list before receiving a compatible donor organ .
surgery
[Sustantivo]

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

cirugía, intervención quirúrgica

cirugía, intervención quirúrgica

Ex: They scheduled surgery for next week , following all necessary pre-operative tests .
dose
[Sustantivo]

a measured amount of drug or medicine that is taken at a given time

dosis

dosis

Ex: They calculated dose based on the patient ’s weight and medical condition .
painkiller
[Sustantivo]

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: He relied on painkiller to cope with chronic pain from his condition .
therapy
[Sustantivo]

the act of treating mental or physical illnesses

terapia

terapia

Ex: She therapy to address her anxiety and improve her emotional well-being .
X-ray
[Sustantivo]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: The radiologist reviewed the X-ray images to diagnose the cause of the patient’s chronic pain.

a piece of equipment with a container that supplies oxygen to a person, used in places or situations in which it is difficult to breathe normally

aparato de respiración, equipo de respiración

aparato de respiración, equipo de respiración

Ex: breathing apparatus is essential for workers in industrial settings where air quality may be compromised .
clinical
[Adjetivo]

relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting

clínico

clínico

Ex: Clinical psychologists offer therapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

to start experiencing symptoms of an illness

enfermar de, caer enfermo de

enfermar de, caer enfermo de

Ex: came down with a stomach virus and experienced nausea and vomiting .
to heal
[Verbo]

to cause a person or thing to return to a state of physical or emotional health

sanar, curar

sanar, curar

Ex: She used herbal remedies heal her cold more naturally .

to get in bed for sleeping

Ex: The children were so tired after playing outside that they were eager to hit the hay as soon as the sun set.
to implant
[Verbo]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implantar

implantar

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .
to inject
[Verbo]

to insert a substance or material into the body, often through a needle

inyectar

inyectar

Ex: In the emergency room , injected the patient with fluids to stabilize his condition .

to lose consciousness

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

Ex: She hit her head against the shelf passed out instantly .
to relieve
[Verbo]

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

aliviar

aliviar

Ex: A good night 's sleep relieve fatigue and improve overall well-being .
to scan
[Verbo]

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist

hacer un escáner

hacer un escáner

Ex: The scanned the patient 's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs .
to shower
[Verbo]

to bathe under a continuous flow of water, typically for cleansing the body

ducharse

ducharse

Ex: The showered quickly after the game to freshen up .
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