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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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artificial insemination

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

inseminación artificial

inseminación artificial

Ex: The couple decided to undergo artificial insemination to fulfill their dream of parenthood. 

La pareja decidió someterse a una inseminación artificial para cumplir su sueño de paternidad.

assisted reproductive technology

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

tecnología de reproducción asistida

tecnología de reproducción asistida

blood doping
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
blood transfusion
[Sustantivo]

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

transfusión

transfusión

Ex: In certain illnesses, regular blood transfusions can improve a patient's quality of life. 

En ciertas enfermedades, las transfusiones de sangre regulares pueden mejorar la calidad de vida de un paciente.

enema
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 cases of severe constipation, doctors may recommend a series of enemas. 

En casos de estreñimiento severo, los médicos pueden recomendar una serie de enemas.

first aid
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
immunization
[Sustantivo]

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

inmunización

inmunización

Ex: Nurses explain the benefits of childhood immunization. 

Las enfermeras explican los beneficios de la inmunización infantil.

immunosuppression
immunosuppression
[Sustantivo]

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

inmunosupresión, supresión inmunológica

inmunosupresión, supresión inmunológica

Ex: Doctors carefully monitor patients on immunosuppression for any signs of illness. 

Los médicos controlan cuidadosamente a los pacientes con inmunosupresión para detectar cualquier signo de enfermedad.

intensive care
intensive care
[Sustantivo]

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

cuidados intensivos

cuidados intensivos

irradiation
irradiation
[Sustantivo]

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

irradiación

irradiación

irrigation
irrigation
[Sustantivo]

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

irrigación, lavado

irrigación, lavado

Ex: Nasal irrigation helps with allergy symptoms. 

La irrigación nasal ayuda con los síntomas de alergia.

primary care
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 focuses on overall health and prevention. 

La atención primaria se centra en la salud general y la prevención.

private medicine
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
prophylaxis
[Sustantivo]

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

profilaxis

profilaxis

Ex: Prophylaxis is crucial in preventing complications for individuals with certain medical conditions. 

La profilaxis es crucial para prevenir complicaciones en personas con ciertas condiciones médicas.

regime
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: He adopted a strict dietary regime to prepare for the marathon. 

Adoptó un régimen dietético estricto para prepararse para el maratón.

respite care
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
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 vaccination rate in the community is steadily increasing. 

La tasa de vacunación en la comunidad está aumentando constantemente.

hormone replacement therapy

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: Hormone replacement therapy may have potential side effects. 

La terapia de reemplazo hormonal puede tener efectos secundarios potenciales.

cryosurgery
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 versatile technique across medical specialties. 

La criocirugía es una técnica versátil en todas las especialidades médicas.

thrombosis prophylaxis

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
hemodialysis
[Sustantivo]

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

hemodiálisis

hemodiálisis

Ex: The patient undergoes regular hemodialysis to manage fluid balance. 

El paciente se somete a hemodiálisis regular para controlar el equilibrio de líquidos.

plasmapheresis
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: Neurological conditions may be managed with plasmapheresis to reduce antibody levels. 

Las afecciones neurológicas pueden controlarse con plasmaféresis para reducir los niveles de anticuerpos.

apheresis
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: The machine in apheresis separates blood components based on density. 

La máquina en aféresis separa los componentes de la sangre según la densidad.

immunotherapy
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: For autoimmune diseases, immunotherapy aims to reduce inflammation. 

Para las enfermedades autoinmunes, la inmunoterapia tiene como objetivo reducir la inflamación.

chemotherapy
chemotherapy
[Sustantivo]

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

quimioterapia

quimioterapia

cytoluminescent therapy

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

terapia citoluminiscente, tratamiento citoluminiscente

terapia citoluminiscente, tratamiento citoluminiscente

photodynamic therapy

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

terapia fotodinámica, tratamiento fotodinámico

terapia fotodinámica, tratamiento fotodinámico

Ex: During photodynamic therapy, the patient received a photosensitizing agent, which was activated by a special light to target and kill abnormal cells. 

Durante la terapia fotodinámica, el paciente recibió un agente fotosensibilizante, que fue activado por una luz especial para dirigirse y matar las células anormales.

radiation therapy
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: He completed a course of radiation therapy to prevent cancer recurrence. 

Completó un tratamiento de radioterapia para prevenir la recurrencia del cáncer.

targeted therapy
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
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
speech therapy
[Sustantivo]

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

logopedia, foniatría

logopedia, foniatría

hydrotherapy
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: Warm water soaks in a bathtub can serve as a form of home hydrotherapy. 

Los baños de agua tibia en una bañera pueden servir como una forma de hidroterapia casera.

thermotherapy
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: In sports medicine, thermotherapy is commonly used to relax muscles before rigorous training sessions. 

En medicina deportiva, la termoterapia se utiliza comúnmente para relajar los músculos antes de sesiones de entrenamiento rigurosas.

occupational therapy

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

terapia ocupacional

terapia ocupacional

gene therapy
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: Researchers are exploring gene therapy as a potential cure for certain types of cancer. 

Los investigadores están explorando la terapia génica como una posible cura para ciertos tipos de cáncer.

phagotherapy
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
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: Drug therapy can involve different types of medications, including oral tablets, injections, and topical creams, depending on the condition being treated. 

La terapia farmacológica puede involucrar diferentes tipos de medicamentos, incluyendo tabletas orales, inyecciones y cremas tópicas, dependiendo de la condición que se esté tratando.

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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

reanimación cardiopulmonar, masaje cardíaco

reanimación cardiopulmonar, masaje cardíaco

Ex: Knowing CPR is valuable in case you witness someone suddenly lose consciousness. 

Saber reanimación cardiopulmonar es valioso en caso de que presencies que alguien pierde el conocimiento repentinamente.

life support
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

pulmonary rehabilitation

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

rehabilitación pulmonar

rehabilitación pulmonar

Ex: The pulmonary rehabilitation sessions included supervised exercise training, education about lung health, and strategies for coping with breathlessness. 

Las sesiones de rehabilitación pulmonar incluyeron entrenamiento de ejercicios supervisados, educación sobre la salud pulmonar y estrategias para afrontar la falta de aliento.

ablation therapy
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: The doctor explained that ablation therapy is a minimally invasive procedure often used to remove or destroy abnormal tissue in the body. 

El médico explicó que la terapia de ablación es un procedimiento mínimamente invasivo que se utiliza a menudo para eliminar o destruir tejido anormal en el cuerpo.

art therapy
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
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: My friend had a lumbar puncture when the doctor wanted to learn more about their health issue. 

Mi amigo se sometió a una punción lumbar cuando el médico quería obtener más información sobre su problema de salud.

osteopathic manipulative therapy

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
radiotherapy
[Sustantivo]

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

radioterapia

radioterapia

traction
traction
[Sustantivo]

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

tracción

tracción

course
course
[Sustantivo]

a period of continuous drug treatment

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: He was given another course of medication. 
primary health care

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

atención sanitaria primaria

atención sanitaria primaria

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