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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: Outpatients often benefit from shorter wait times compared to those admitted for inpatient care in hospitals .
mental health
[Sustantivo]

the well-being of a person's mind

salud mental

salud mental

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

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

procedure
[Sustantivo]

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

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: Patients are often briefed on the risks and benefits of procedure before giving consent .
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

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 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: The hospital implemented clinical protocols to improve patient outcomes .

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 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

to lose consciousness

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

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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