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Ciencia Médica - Sustantivos generales relacionados con la medicina

Aquí aprenderás algunos sustantivos generales en inglés relacionados con la medicina, como "procedimiento", "dosis" y "anestesia".

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Words Related to Medical Science
health
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

salud

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .Decidió tomar un descanso del trabajo para concentrarse en su **salud** y bienestar.
Hippocratic Oath
[Sustantivo]

a commitment by physicians to ethical principles in medical practice

Juramento Hipocrático, Juramento de Hipócrates

Juramento Hipocrático, Juramento de Hipócrates

Ex: As a medical practitioner , I strive to uphold the ideals of the Hippocratic Oath in my practice .
internship
[Sustantivo]

a period of time spent working for free or little pay in order to gain experience or to become qualified in a particular field

pasantía, internado

pasantía, internado

nursing
[Sustantivo]

a field of study and profession focused on providing medical care, support, and advocacy for patients in various healthcare settings

enfermería, cuidados de enfermería

enfermería, cuidados de enfermería

Ex: Nursing is a rewarding profession that demands dedication and patience .**Enfermería** es una profesión gratificante que exige dedicación y paciencia.
practice
[Sustantivo]

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

consultorio, práctica

consultorio, práctica

Ex: After graduating from medical school , he joined a well-established practice with experienced physicians .
prescription
[Sustantivo]

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

receta

receta

Ex: The prescription clearly states the dosage and frequency .

‌medical and hospital services provided or paid for by the government for all the people in a community, nation, or district

medicina socializada

medicina socializada

triage
[Sustantivo]

the sorting of the sick or injured according to their need for emergency medical attention

triaje

triaje

administration
[Sustantivo]

the act of advising and authorizing the use of a medicine or treatment

administración

administración

Ex: The administration of first aid saved the hiker 's life .
cure
[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

cura

cura

Ex: Unfortunately , there is no quick cure for this illness .Desafortunadamente, no hay una **cura** rápida para esta enfermedad.
drug
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry continually researches and develops new drugs to address emerging health challenges and improve patient outcomes .La industria farmacéutica investiga y desarrolla continuamente nuevos **medicamentos** para abordar los desafíos de salud emergentes y mejorar los resultados de los pacientes.
medicament
[Sustantivo]

a substance used for medical treatment or therapy to alleviate, cure, or prevent illness

medicamento

medicamento

Ex: I rely on a medicament to manage my chronic condition .Dependo de un **medicamento** para controlar mi condición crónica.
remedy
[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

remedio

remedio

Ex: The herbalist suggested a remedy made from chamomile and lavender to promote relaxation and sleep .El herbolario sugirió un **remedio** hecho de manzanilla y lavanda para promover la relajación y el sueño.
operation
[Sustantivo]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

operación

operación

Ex: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .Antes de la **operación**, el personal médico realizó varias pruebas para evaluar la salud general del paciente.
diagnosis
[Sustantivo]

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

diagnóstico, diagnosis

diagnóstico, diagnosis

Ex: Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough examination and multiple tests .Un **diagnóstico** preciso requiere un examen exhaustivo y múltiples pruebas.
contraindication
[Sustantivo]

a reason to avoid a specific medical treatment due to potential risks for the patient

contraindicación

contraindicación

Ex: The pharmacist highlighted contraindications on the medication label .El farmacéutico resaltó las **contraindicaciones** en la etiqueta del medicamento.
dosage
[Sustantivo]

a prescribed amount of medicine that is taken regularly

dosis

dosis

Ex: The pharmacist provided instructions on the correct dosage for the new prescription .El farmacéutico proporcionó instrucciones sobre la **dosificación** correcta para la nueva receta.
injection
[Sustantivo]

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

inyección

inyección

Ex: The athlete received a pain-relieving injection before the game to manage a recurring injury .El atleta recibió una **inyección** para aliviar el dolor antes del partido para manejar una lesión recurrente.
side effect
[Sustantivo]

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

efecto secundario

efecto secundario

Ex: Although the pain reliever worked well for her headaches , she decided to stop taking it due to the unpleasant side effects that interfered with her daily activities .Aunque el analgésico funcionó bien para sus dolores de cabeza, decidió dejar de tomarlo debido a los desagradables **efectos secundarios** que interferían con sus actividades diarias.
mental health
[Sustantivo]

the well-being of a person's mind

salud mental

salud mental

Ex: He attended therapy sessions to address his mental health concerns and improve his well-being .Asistió a sesiones de terapia para abordar sus problemas de **salud mental** y mejorar su bienestar.
aftereffect
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and mostly unpleasant effect of taking a drug, undergoing a medical treatment or procedure, etc.

efecto secundario

efecto secundario

medication
[Sustantivo]

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

medicamento

medicamento

Ex: You should n't drink alcohol while on this medication.No deberías beber alcohol mientras estés tomando este **medicamento**.
doctor
[Sustantivo]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

médico

médico

Ex: We have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning for a check-up .Tenemos una cita con el **médico** mañana por la mañana para un chequeo.
rejection
[Sustantivo]

(medicine) the body's immune response against a transplanted organ or tissue, leading to an attempt to destroy or remove the foreign graft

rechazo

rechazo

Ex: Rejection can occur when the immune system sees the transplant as foreign .El **rechazo** puede ocurrir cuando el sistema inmunitario ve el trasplante como extraño.
donor
[Sustantivo]

(medicine) someone who provides biological materials for transplantation or medical procedures

donante, dador

donante, dador

Ex: My neighbor became a plasma donor to aid in medical treatments .Mi vecino se convirtió en un **donante** de plasma para ayudar en los tratamientos médicos.
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.El quirófano del hospital está equipado con tecnología avanzada para facilitar los **procedimientos** quirúrgicos complejos.
admission
[Sustantivo]

a person who is allowed to use a medical facility

paciente

paciente

ambulance
[Sustantivo]

‌a vehicle specially equipped to take sick or injured people to a hospital

ambulancia

ambulancia

Ex: The ambulance pulled up in front of the hospital , and the paramedics quickly unloaded the patient .**La ambulancia** se detuvo frente al hospital, y los paramédicos descargaron rápidamente al paciente.
hospitalization
[Sustantivo]

the fact of being placed in a hospital for medical treatment

hospitalización

hospitalización

Ex: The hospital provided excellent care during her hospitalization, ensuring she received round-the-clock attention .El hospital brindó una atención excelente durante su **hospitalización**, asegurando que recibiera atención las 24 horas.
inpatient
[Sustantivo]

a patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment

paciente hospitalizado

paciente hospitalizado

Ex: They scheduled regular check-ups for the inpatient to track progress and adjust treatment .Programaron chequeos regulares para el **paciente hospitalizado** para rastrear el progreso y ajustar el tratamiento.
anesthesia
[Sustantivo]

the condition of losing one's sensation or awareness during surgery and other procedures, particularly by use of special drugs

anestesia

anestesia

Ex: Anesthesia made the lengthy procedure comfortable and pain-free for the patient.La **anestesia** hizo que el largo procedimiento fuera cómodo y sin dolor para el paciente.
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 the surgery for next week , following all necessary pre-operative tests .Programaron la **cirugía** para la próxima semana, después de todas las pruebas preoperatorias necesarias.
clinical trial
[Sustantivo]

a controlled scientific experiment in which the effectiveness and safety of a medical treatment is measured by testing it on people

ensayo clínico

ensayo clínico

Ex: The clinical trial showed promising outcomes , with a significant improvement in patient recovery rates .El **ensayo clínico** mostró resultados prometedores, con una mejora significativa en las tasas de recuperación de los pacientes.
informed consent
[Sustantivo]

permission given by a patient to receive a particular treatment, informed of all the possible consequences and risks

consentimiento informado

consentimiento informado

Ex: Informed consent is a fundamental principle in medical ethics , ensuring patients have sufficient information to make informed decisions about their healthcare .El **consentimiento informado** es un principio fundamental en la ética médica, que asegura que los pacientes tengan información suficiente para tomar decisiones informadas sobre su atención médica.
infusion
[Sustantivo]

a method of administering a drug or other substance by a needle and syringe into the bloodstream

inyección

inyección

quarantine
[Sustantivo]

a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe

cuarentena

cuarentena

treatment
[Sustantivo]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .El **tratamiento** oportuno de enfermedades agudas puede prevenir complicaciones y facilitar un proceso de recuperación más rápido.
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .Los avances en tecnología han revolucionado la **atención médica** moderna, haciendo que los tratamientos sean más efectivos y accesibles.
house call
[Sustantivo]

a visit made to a patient or client in their own home by a doctor or other professional

consulta a domicilio

consulta a domicilio

malignancy
[Sustantivo]

the presence of cancerous cells with the potential to invade and spread

malignidad

malignidad

Ex: Malignancy can be challenging, but advancements in treatment offer hope.La **malignidad** puede ser un desafío, pero los avances en el tratamiento ofrecen esperanza.
drip feed
[Sustantivo]

the controlled administration of fluids or medications slowly through a tube directly into a patient's bloodstream

goteo, administración por goteo

goteo, administración por goteo

Ex: The hospital used a drip feed to administer chemotherapy to the cancer patient .El hospital utilizó un **goteo** para administrar quimioterapia al paciente con cáncer.
aphrodisiac
[Sustantivo]

a substance or agent, such as certain foods, herbs, or drugs, that is believed to enhance or stimulate sexual desire, arousal, or performance

afrodisíaco, estimulante sexual

afrodisíaco, estimulante sexual

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