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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Medicine

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: Drugs prescribed by doctors play a crucial role in treating various medical conditions, from antibiotics for infections to painkillers for managing discomfort. 
prescription
prescription
[Sustantivo]

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

receta

receta

Ex: The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics. 
pill
pill
[Sustantivo]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

pastilla

pastilla

Ex: Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine. 
tablet
tablet
[Sustantivo]

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

pastilla, píldora

pastilla, píldora

Ex: She took a tablet for her headache. 
capsule
capsule
[Sustantivo]

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

cápsula

cápsula

Ex: The doctor advised taking one capsule twice daily with water. 
vaccine
vaccine
[Sustantivo]

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

vacuna

vacuna

Ex: The new vaccine was developed to protect against the flu virus. 
injection
injection
[Sustantivo]

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

inyección

inyección

Ex: The nurse administered the flu vaccine with a quick injection into the patient's arm. 
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: High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. 
side effect
side effect
[Sustantivo]

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

efecto secundario

efecto secundario

Ex: While the new medication effectively managed her symptoms, she was concerned about the potential side effects, including nausea and fatigue. 
remedy
remedy
[Sustantivo]

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

remedio

remedio

Ex: She tried various home remedies to alleviate her cold symptoms, including herbal teas and honey. 
treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

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

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
clinic
clinic
[Sustantivo]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

clínica

clínica

Ex: She visited the dental clinic for her routine check-up and cleaning. 
pharmacy
pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage. 
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: The doctor explained the details of the operation to ensure the patient understood the procedure. 
painkiller
painkiller
[Sustantivo]

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

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work. 
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: The doctor prescribed antibiotic drops for the ear infection. 
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