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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Medicina

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la Medicina que son necesarias para el examen académico básico de IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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. 
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. 
pill
pill
[Sustantivo]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

pastilla

pastilla

Ex: My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet. 
tablet
tablet
[Sustantivo]

a small solid piece of medicine, usually made by compressing powdered ingredients and intended to be swallowed

pastilla, píldora

pastilla, píldora

Ex: Emma swallowed the tablet with a glass of water. 
capsule
capsule
[Sustantivo]

a type of small, rounded drug that has medicine inside, which when swallowed releases its medical substance

cápsula

cápsula

Ex: The antibiotic capsule must not be crushed or chewed. 

La cápsula antibiótica no debe ser triturada o masticada.

vaccine
vaccine
[Sustantivo]

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

vacuna

vacuna

Ex: Health officials recommended getting a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the spread of the virus. 

Los funcionarios de salud recomendaron recibir una vacuna contra el COVID-19 para frenar la propagación del virus.

injection
injection
[Sustantivo]

the act of introducing a drug or other substance into the body using a needle and syringe

inyección

inyección

Ex: The doctor recommended an injection to relieve the pain. 
blood pressure
blood pressure
[Sustantivo]

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

presión arterial, tensión arterial

presión arterial, tensión arterial

Ex: Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage blood pressure levels effectively. 

Mantener una dieta equilibrada y hacer ejercicio regularmente puede ayudar a manejar efectivamente los niveles de presión arterial.

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.

remedy
remedy
[Sustantivo]

a medicine or treatment used to cure an illness or relieve pain or other symptoms

remedio

remedio

Ex: The pharmacist recommended a simple remedy for the cough. 
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. 
clinic
clinic
[Sustantivo]

a place, often part of a hospital, where people receive medical treatment or advice without staying overnight

clínica

clínica

Ex: He receives treatment at a local health clinic. 
pharmacy
pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations. 

La farmacia local ofrece servicios de vacunación y consultas de salud.

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. 
painkiller
painkiller
[Sustantivo]

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

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: He reached for an over-the-counter painkiller to alleviate his muscle pain from the workout. 

Él alcanzó un analgésico de venta libre para aliviar su dolor muscular después del entrenamiento.

drops
drops
[Sustantivo]

a liquid medication that is administered in small quantities, typically using a dropper or similar device

gotas, medicamento líquido

gotas, medicamento líquido

Ex: Eye drops can relieve dryness and redness. 

Las gotas para los ojos pueden aliviar la sequedad y el enrojecimiento.

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