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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
acupuncture
[Sustantivo]

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

acupuntura

acupuntura

Ex: She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain. 
clinic
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: She visited the dental clinic for her routine check-up and cleaning. 
ward
ward
[Sustantivo]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

sala

sala

Ex: The hospital’s pediatric ward is specifically for children who need medical care. 
emergency room
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: He rushed to the emergency room after injuring his ankle during a soccer game. 
ENT
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: The ENT doctor recommended surgery to correct his persistent ear infections. 
pharmacy
pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage. 
inpatient
inpatient
[Sustantivo]

a patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment

paciente hospitalizado

paciente hospitalizado

Ex: She was admitted as an inpatient to manage her condition more effectively under constant medical supervision. 
outpatient
outpatient
[Sustantivo]

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

paciente externo

paciente externo

Ex: The outpatient arrived at the clinic for a follow-up appointment after his surgery. 
mental health
mental health
[Sustantivo]

the well-being of a person's mind

salud mental

salud mental

Ex: They discussed strategies for improving mental health, such as mindfulness and regular exercise. 
phobia
phobia
[Sustantivo]

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

fobia

fobia

Ex: The phobia of dogs she developed after a childhood incident affects her ability to interact with pets. 
specialist
specialist
[Sustantivo]

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

especialista

especialista

Ex: She consulted a dermatologist, a specialist in skin conditions, for her persistent rash. 
orthodontist
orthodontist
[Sustantivo]

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

ortodoncista

ortodoncista

Ex: She visited the orthodontist regularly to adjust her braces and track the progress of her teeth alignment. 
paramedic
paramedic
[Sustantivo]

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

paramédico

paramédico

Ex: The paramedic arrived at the accident scene and immediately began assessing the injured. 
pediatrician
pediatrician
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

pediatra

pediatra

Ex: She took her baby to the pediatrician for routine check-ups and vaccinations. 
surgeon
surgeon
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

cirujano

Ex: The surgeon successfully completed the operation to remove the tumor from the patient’s abdomen. 
plastic surgeon
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 consulted a plastic surgeon for reconstructive surgery after an accident left her with facial injuries. 
therapist
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: She visited a therapist to work through her anxiety and stress management. 
procedure
procedure
[Sustantivo]

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

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix. 
protection
protection
[Sustantivo]

the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

protección

protección

Ex: The sunscreen provides protection from harmful UV rays during sun exposure. 
transplant
transplant
[Sustantivo]

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

transplante

transplante

Ex: Despite some early complications, the transplant ultimately took, and she is now on the path to recovery. 
surgery
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: After the surgery, the patient received instructions on how to care for the surgical wound. 
dose
dose
[Sustantivo]

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

dosis

dosis

Ex: The doctor prescribed a dose of 500 milligrams of the medication to be taken twice daily. 
painkiller
painkiller
[Sustantivo]

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

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work. 
therapy
therapy
[Sustantivo]

the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

terapia

terapia

Ex: The physical therapy helped him regain strength and mobility after the injury. 
X-ray
X-ray
[Sustantivo]

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

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm. 
breathing apparatus

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: The firefighter wore a breathing apparatus to enter the smoke-filled building and rescue trapped occupants. 
clinical
clinical
[Adjetivo]

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

clínico

clínico

Ex: The doctor made a clinical diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms and medical history. 
to come down with

to start experiencing symptoms of an illness

enfermar de, caer enfermo de

enfermar de, caer enfermo de

Ex: She came down with a severe case of the flu and had to stay home from work. 
to heal
to heal
[Verbo]

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

curar, sanar

curar, sanar

Ex: The medicine healed his sore throat, allowing him to speak without pain. 
to [hit] the hay

to get in bed for sleeping

irse a dormir, irse a la cama

irse a dormir, irse a la cama

Ex: Hitting the sack can feel very good after a long hard day. 
to implant
to implant
[Verbo]

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

implantar

implantar

Ex: The surgeon successfully implanted a pacemaker to regulate the patient's heartbeat. 
to inject
to inject
[Verbo]

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

inyectar

inyectar

Ex: Veterinarians may inject animals with medications for various health purposes. 
to pass out

to lose consciousness

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

Ex: It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out. 
to relieve
to relieve
[Verbo]

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

aliviar

aliviar

Ex: Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday. 
to scan
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 technician scanned the woman's abdomen to monitor the growth of the fetus. 
to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

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

ducharse

ducharse

Ex: She showers every morning before going to work. 
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