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Ciencia Médica - Tratamientos médicos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con tratamientos médicos, como "profilaxis", "radioterapia" y "criocirugía".

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a method of introducing sperm into the reproductive system to aid pregnancy, often used in cases of infertility

inseminación artificial

inseminación artificial

Ex: The success rate of artificial insemination varies , but many couples achieve pregnancy through this method .

medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy

tecnología de reproducción asistida

tecnología de reproducción asistida

blood doping
[Sustantivo]

the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity

dopaje sanguíneo, mejora sanguínea

dopaje sanguíneo, mejora sanguínea

blood transfusion
[Sustantivo]

the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

transfusión

transfusión

Ex: After the accident , the patient needed a blood transfusion to replace the lost blood .Después del accidente, el paciente necesitó una **transfusión de sangre** para reemplazar la sangre perdida.
enema
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure where a liquid is introduced into the rectum to aid in bowel movements or administer treatments

enema, lavativa

enema, lavativa

Ex: In some cases , patients receive an enema before certain medical procedures .En algunos casos, los pacientes reciben un **enema** antes de ciertos procedimientos médicos.
first aid
[Sustantivo]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

primeros auxilios

primeros auxilios

immunization
[Sustantivo]

the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines

inmunización

inmunización

Ex: Parents consult doctors for immunization advice .Los padres consultan a los médicos para recibir consejos sobre **la inmunización**.
immunosuppression
[Sustantivo]

suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons

inmunosupresión, supresión inmunológica

inmunosupresión, supresión inmunológica

Ex: Immunocompromised patients may be advised to avoid certain environments with higher infection risks.
intensive care
[Sustantivo]

special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill

cuidados intensivos

cuidados intensivos

irradiation
[Sustantivo]

(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source

irradiación

irradiación

irrigation
[Sustantivo]

cleansing a body part, like wounds or cavities, using a fluid stream, often for medical purposes

irrigación, lavado

irrigación, lavado

Ex: Continuous wound irrigation prevents infections .
primary care
[Sustantivo]

initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners

atención primaria

atención primaria

Ex: Primary care addresses a wide range of health concerns .
private medicine
[Sustantivo]

healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners

medicina privada, sector privado de la salud

medicina privada, sector privado de la salud

prophylaxis
[Sustantivo]

preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions

profilaxis

profilaxis

Ex: Lifestyle modifications, such as quitting smoking, are prophylactic against respiratory issues.Las modificaciones en el estilo de vida, como dejar de fumar, son **profilácticas** contra los problemas respiratorios.
regime
[Sustantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régimen, dieta

régimen, dieta

Ex: The patient was put on a regime of medication and physical therapy .El paciente fue puesto en un **régimen** de medicación y terapia física.
respite care
[Sustantivo]

temporary or short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other special needs

cuidado de relevo, atención temporal

cuidado de relevo, atención temporal

vaccination
[Sustantivo]

the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease

vacunación

vacunación

Ex: The government launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to fight the outbreak .El gobierno lanzó una campaña de **vacunación** a nivel nacional para combatir el brote.

medical treatment using hormones to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances, commonly prescribed for conditions like menopause or low testosterone

terapia de reemplazo hormonal, tratamiento hormonal sustitutivo

terapia de reemplazo hormonal, tratamiento hormonal sustitutivo

Ex: In order to restore hormonal balance for those with specific conditions , hormone replacement therapy can be used .Para restaurar el equilibrio hormonal en aquellos con condiciones específicas, se puede utilizar la **terapia de reemplazo hormonal**.
cryosurgery
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors

criocirugía, cirugía por congelación

criocirugía, cirugía por congelación

Ex: Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive method for removing certain tumors .

preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients

profilaxis de trombosis, prevención de trombosis

profilaxis de trombosis, prevención de trombosis

hemodialysis
[Sustantivo]

a medical process using a machine to filter blood waste and excess fluids for individuals with kidney failure

hemodiálisis

hemodiálisis

Ex: A nephrologist may recommend hemodialysis for declining kidney function .
plasmapheresis
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure removing blood, separating and filtering the plasma to treat certain conditions, and returning the blood cells to the individual

plasmaféresis, aféresis plasmática

plasmaféresis, aféresis plasmática

Ex: Plasmapheresis addresses certain conditions by selectively removing substances from the bloodstream .
apheresis
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure removing specific blood components, like plasma or platelets, and returning the rest to the individual

aféresis, extracción de componentes sanguíneos

aféresis, extracción de componentes sanguíneos

Ex: Donors may experience minimal discomfort during apheresis.Los donantes pueden experimentar una molestia mínima durante la **aféresis**.
immunotherapy
[Sustantivo]

a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms

inmunoterapia, terapia inmunológica

inmunoterapia, terapia inmunológica

Ex: Vaccines , which stimulate the body 's defenses , are a form of immunotherapy.Las vacunas, que estimulan las defensas del cuerpo, son una forma de **inmunoterapia**.
chemotherapy
[Sustantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals

quimioterapia

quimioterapia

a medical treatment that utilizes light-emitting substances to treat or visualize cells in the body

terapia citoluminiscente, tratamiento citoluminiscente

terapia citoluminiscente, tratamiento citoluminiscente

a light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells

terapia fotodinámica, tratamiento fotodinámico

terapia fotodinámica, tratamiento fotodinámico

Ex: After undergoing photodynamic therapy, the patient experienced redness and swelling at the treatment site , but these side effects were temporary and subsided within a few days .Después de someterse a la **terapia fotodinámica**, el paciente experimentó enrojecimiento e hinchazón en el sitio del tratamiento, pero estos efectos secundarios fueron temporales y desaparecieron en unos pocos días.
radiation therapy
[Sustantivo]

a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy or shrink cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing

radioterapia

radioterapia

Ex: After surgery , she received radiation therapy to ensure the cancer cells were eliminated .
targeted therapy
[Sustantivo]

a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells

terapia dirigida, tratamiento dirigido

terapia dirigida, tratamiento dirigido

physiotherapy
[Sustantivo]

a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs

fisioterapia, kinesiología

fisioterapia, kinesiología

speech therapy
[Sustantivo]

the therapeutic treatment and assessment of communication problems and disorders of speech, voice, and language

logopedia, foniatría

logopedia, foniatría

hydrotherapy
[Sustantivo]

the beneficial use of water, such as in baths or pools, to promote physical well-being and relieve discomfort

hidroterapia, terapia acuática

hidroterapia, terapia acuática

Ex: She finds relief from headaches by applying a cold compress to her forehead , a simple form of hydrotherapy.
thermotherapy
[Sustantivo]

the use of heat, such as warm packs or heating pads, as a therapeutic method to relieve pain and promote healing

termoterapia, terapia de calor

termoterapia, terapia de calor

Ex: If you 've had surgery on your bones , the doctor might recommend thermotherapy to help you move better .

the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities

terapia ocupacional

terapia ocupacional

gene therapy
[Sustantivo]

a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases

terapia génica, genoterapia

terapia génica, genoterapia

Ex: Advances in gene therapy may soon lead to treatments for previously untreatable diseases.Los avances en la **terapia génica** pronto podrían llevar a tratamientos para enfermedades antes intratables.
phagotherapy
[Sustantivo]

a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections

fagoterapia, tratamiento con bacteriófagos

fagoterapia, tratamiento con bacteriófagos

drug therapy
[Sustantivo]

the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body

terapia farmacológica

terapia farmacológica

Ex: The effectiveness of drug therapy may vary among individuals , and adjustments to the treatment plan may be necessary based on the patient 's response and tolerance to the medications .La efectividad de la **terapia con medicamentos** puede variar entre individuos, y pueden ser necesarios ajustes al plan de tratamiento según la respuesta y la tolerancia del paciente a los medicamentos.

an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest

reanimación cardiopulmonar, masaje cardíaco

reanimación cardiopulmonar, masaje cardíaco

Ex: If someone collapses and is n't breathing , call for help and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
life support
[Sustantivo]

medical intervention or therapy that sustain or replace vital bodily functions, such as breathing or heart function, to keep a person alive in critical medical situations

soporte vital, mantenimiento de las funciones vitales

soporte vital, mantenimiento de las funciones vitales

a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life

rehabilitación pulmonar

rehabilitación pulmonar

Ex: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential component of treatment for patients recovering from severe respiratory illnesses , such as pneumonia or lung surgery .La **rehabilitación pulmonar** es un componente esencial del tratamiento para pacientes que se recuperan de enfermedades respiratorias graves, como neumonía o cirugía de pulmón.
ablation therapy
[Sustantivo]

a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers

terapia de ablación, ablación terapéutica

terapia de ablación, ablación terapéutica

Ex: Ablation therapy for varicose veins involves using heat or chemicals to close off the affected veins and improve circulation.
art therapy
[Sustantivo]

‌a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials

terapia artística

terapia artística

lumbar puncture
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower part of the spine to collect a special fluid for diagnostic purposes or treatment

punción lumbar

punción lumbar

Ex: Doctors use a lumbar puncture to get a special fluid that helps them understand what 's wrong .

a form of hands-on therapy that uses different techniques, such as stretching and pressure, to diagnose, treat, and prevent pain and movement problems in the body

terapia manipulativa osteopática, tratamiento osteopático manual

terapia manipulativa osteopática, tratamiento osteopático manual

radiotherapy
[Sustantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation

radioterapia

radioterapia

traction
[Sustantivo]

a therapeutic method to relieve pain and treat muscle and skeletal disorders by realigning and stretching the spine

tracción

tracción

course
[Sustantivo]

a period of continuous drug treatment

tratamiento

tratamiento

the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor

atención sanitaria primaria

atención sanitaria primaria

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