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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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health
health
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

salud

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives. 

La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física y debe ser priorizada en nuestra vida diaria.

Hippocratic Oath
Hippocratic Oath
[Sustantivo]

a commitment by physicians to ethical principles in medical practice

Juramento Hipocrático, Juramento de Hipócrates

Juramento Hipocrático, Juramento de Hipócrates

Ex: Physicians often reflect on the Hippocratic Oath when faced with challenging ethical decisions. 

Los médicos a menudo reflexionan sobre el juramento hipocrático cuando se enfrentan a decisiones éticas difíciles.

internship
internship
[Sustantivo]

the initial phase of medical training in which a graduate works under supervision in a hospital or clinic

pasantía, internado

pasantía, internado

Ex: His surgical internship included rotations in trauma, orthopedics, and general surgery. 

Su internado quirúrgico incluía rotaciones en traumatología, ortopedia y cirugía general.

nursing
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: He decided to pursue a career in nursing to help others. 

Decidió seguir una carrera en enfermería para ayudar a los demás.

practice
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: Her dental practice has been serving the community for over 20 years. 

Su consultorio dental ha estado sirviendo a la comunidad durante más de 20 años.

prescription
prescription
[Sustantivo]

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

receta

receta

Ex: The doctor wrote a prescription for painkillers after the surgery. 

El médico escribió una receta para analgésicos después de la cirugía.

socialized medicine

‌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
triage
[Sustantivo]

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

triaje

triaje

administration
administration
[Sustantivo]

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

administración

administración

Ex: The administration of the vaccine reduced infection rates significantly. 

La administración de la vacuna redujo significativamente las tasas de infección.

cure
cure
[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

cura

cura

Ex: The medicine provided relief, but it wasn't a permanent cure. 

El medicamento proporcionó alivio, pero no fue una cura permanente.

drug
drug
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: Herbal remedies, derived from plants, have been used for centuries as natural drugs to address a wide range of health issues, though their efficacy and safety can vary. 

Los remedios herbales, derivados de plantas, se han utilizado durante siglos como medicamentos naturales para abordar una amplia gama de problemas de salud, aunque su eficacia y seguridad pueden variar.

medicament
medicament
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento

medicamento

Ex: The pharmacist provided a medicament for my allergy symptoms. 

El farmacéutico proporcionó un medicamento para mis síntomas de alergia.

remedy
remedy
[Sustantivo]

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

remedio

remedio

Ex: Natural remedies like acupuncture and massage therapy are gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional medicine. 

Los remedios naturales como la acupuntura y la terapia de masaje están ganando popularidad como alternativas a la medicina tradicional.

operation
operation
[Sustantivo]

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

operación

operación

Ex: He underwent a successful operation to remove the appendix, and he was discharged the following day. 

Se sometió a una operación exitosa para extirpar el apéndice, y fue dado de alta al día siguiente.

diagnosis
diagnosis
[Sustantivo]

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

diagnóstico, diagnosis

diagnóstico, diagnosis

Ex: Her diagnosis revealed a rare autoimmune disorder. 

Su diagnóstico reveló un trastorno autoinmune raro.

contraindication
contraindication
[Sustantivo]

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

contraindicación

contraindicación

Ex: The nurse checked for contraindications before administering the vaccine. 

La enfermera verificó las contraindicaciones antes de administrar la vacuna.

dosage
dosage
[Sustantivo]

a prescribed amount of medicine that is taken regularly

dosis

dosis

Ex: He forgot his evening dosage of medication and needed to make up for it. 

Olvidó su dosis nocturna de medicación y necesitó compensarla.

injection
injection
[Sustantivo]

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

inyección

inyección

Ex: Insulin injections are necessary for people with diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels. 

Las inyecciones de insulina son necesarias para las personas con diabetes para controlar sus niveles de azúcar en la sangre.

side effect
side effect
[Sustantivo]

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

efecto secundario

efecto secundario

Ex: After taking the antibiotic, he experienced a mild side effect in the form of an upset stomach, prompting him to call his healthcare provider for advice. 

Después de tomar el antibiótico, experimentó un efecto secundario leve en forma de malestar estomacal, lo que lo llevó a llamar a su proveedor de atención médica para pedir consejo.

mental health
mental health
[Sustantivo]

the well-being of a person's mind

salud mental

salud mental

Ex: Mental health assessments are important for diagnosing and treating conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. 

Las evaluaciones de salud mental son importantes para diagnosticar y tratar afecciones como la depresión y el trastorno bipolar.

aftereffect
aftereffect
[Sustantivo]

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

efecto secundario

efecto secundario

medication
medication
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento

medicamento

Ex: Some medications can have side effects, so read the instructions carefully 

Algunos medicamentos pueden tener efectos secundarios, así que lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente.

doctor
doctor
[Sustantivo]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

médico

médico

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis. 

El médico me preguntó acerca de mis síntomas y mi historial médico para hacer un diagnóstico.

rejection
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: My friend's body showed signs of rejection following a heart transplant. 

El cuerpo de mi amigo mostró signos de rechazo después de un trasplante de corazón.

donor
donor
[Sustantivo]

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

donante, dador

donante, dador

Ex: Dad signed up to be an organ donor on his driver's license. 

Papá se inscribió para ser un donante de órganos en su licencia de conducir.

procedure
procedure
[Sustantivo]

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

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: The doctor recommended a diagnostic procedure to investigate the cause of the patient's chronic headaches. 

El médico recomendó un procedimiento diagnóstico para investigar la causa de los dolores de cabeza crónicos del paciente.

admission
admission
[Sustantivo]

a patient accepted into and allowed to use the services of a medical facility

paciente

paciente

Ex: Emergency cases receive priority over routine admissions. 

Los casos de emergencia reciben prioridad sobre las admisiones de rutina.

ambulance
ambulance
[Sustantivo]

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

ambulancia

ambulancia

Ex: The ambulance raced through the busy city streets, moving through traffic to reach the hospital as quickly as possible. 

La ambulancia recorrió las concurridas calles de la ciudad, abriéndose paso entre el tráfico para llegar al hospital lo más rápido posible.

hospitalization
hospitalization
[Sustantivo]

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

hospitalización

hospitalización

Ex: Preoperative paperwork required the patient's consent before hospitalization for the scheduled surgery. 

El papeleo preoperatorio requería el consentimiento del paciente antes de la hospitalización para la cirugía programada.

inpatient
inpatient
[Sustantivo]

a patient who stays in the hospital while they receive treatment

paciente hospitalizado

paciente hospitalizado

Ex: He needed to stay as an inpatient for a few days to recover from his procedure. 

Necesitaba permanecer como paciente interno durante unos días para recuperarse de su procedimiento.

anesthesia
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: The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the anesthesia. 

El anestesiólogo monitoreó los signos vitales del paciente durante toda la anestesia.

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: She underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in her knee. 

Se sometió a una cirugía para reparar un ligamento desgarrado en su rodilla.

clinical trial
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 results of the clinical trial will determine if the treatment can be approved for widespread use. 

Los resultados del ensayo clínico determinarán si el tratamiento puede ser aprobado para uso generalizado.

informed consent
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: The lawyer emphasized the importance of obtaining informed consent before proceeding with any legal action on behalf of the client. 

El abogado enfatizó la importancia de obtener un consentimiento informado antes de proceder con cualquier acción legal en nombre del cliente.

infusion
infusion
[Sustantivo]

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

inyección

inyección

quarantine
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
treatment
[Sustantivo]

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

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee. 

La fisioterapia fue un aspecto crucial de su plan de tratamiento para rehabilitar su rodilla lesionada.

healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

house call
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
malignancy
[Sustantivo]

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

malignidad

malignidad

Ex: The medical team closely monitored for signs of malignancy recurrence. 

El equipo médico monitoreó de cerca los signos de recurrencia de malignidad.

drip feed
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 continuous drip feed ensured a steady supply of pain relief. 

El goteo continuo aseguró un suministro constante de alivio del dolor.

aphrodisiac
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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