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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Cuerpo

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el cuerpo, como "chest", "lung", "gum", etc. que son necesarias para el examen IELTS.

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backbone
backbone
[Sustantivo]

a line of connected bones going down from your neck to tail bone in the middle of the back

columna vertebral, espina dorsal

columna vertebral, espina dorsal

Ex: The doctor explained that the backbone consists of individual vertebrae. 

El médico explicó que la columna vertebral está formada por vértebras individuales.

chest
chest
[Sustantivo]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

pecho

pecho

Ex: She felt a sense of relief as a weight was lifted off her chest. 

Ella sintió una sensación de alivio como si un peso le hubiera sido quitado del pecho.

false teeth
false teeth
[Sustantivo]

artificial teeth designed to replace missing natural teeth, often used for cosmetic or functional purposes

dentadura postiza

dentadura postiza

Ex: False teeth must be cleaned regularly to maintain hygiene. 

Las dentaduras postizas deben limpiarse regularmente para mantener la higiene.

muscle
muscle
[Sustantivo]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

músculo

músculo

Ex: She felt sore in her leg muscles after a long hike. 

Ella sintió dolor en los músculos de sus piernas después de una larga caminata.

breast
breast
[Sustantivo]

the area between the neck and the stomach

pecho

pecho

Ex: Breasts vary in size, shape, and composition among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, hormones, and body fat. 

Los senos varían en tamaño, forma y composición entre las personas, influenciados por factores como la genética, las hormonas y la grasa corporal.

heel
heel
[Sustantivo]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

talón

talón

Ex: She stepped on a pebble, causing discomfort in her heel. 

Ella pisó una piedra, causando molestia en su talón.

joint
joint
[Sustantivo]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

articulación

articulación

Ex: The elbow joint enables the arm to bend and extend, facilitating various activities such as lifting and reaching. 

La articulación del codo permite que el brazo se doble y extienda, facilitando diversas actividades como levantar y alcanzar.

lung
lung
[Sustantivo]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

pulmón

pulmón

Ex: Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, and chest pain, and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve. 

La neumonía, una infección de los pulmones, puede causar síntomas como fiebre, tos y dolor en el pecho, y puede requerir tratamiento con antibióticos para resolverse.

nerve
nerve
[Sustantivo]

each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process

nervio

nervio

Ex: The surgeon carefully avoided the facial nerve during the tumor removal. 
organ
organ
[Sustantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano

órgano

Ex: The liver is a complex organ that performs numerous functions, including detoxification. 

El hígado es un órgano complejo que realiza numerosas funciones, incluida la desintoxicación.

skeleton
skeleton
[Sustantivo]

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

esqueleto

esqueleto

Ex: The skeleton of a whale is much larger than that of a human. 

El esqueleto de una ballena es mucho más grande que el de un humano.

skull
skull
[Sustantivo]

the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain

cráneo

cráneo

Ex: The human skull has several openings, including the eye sockets and nasal cavity. 

El cráneo humano tiene varias aberturas, incluyendo las cuencas de los ojos y la cavidad nasal.

waist
waist
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

cintura, talle

cintura, talle

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress. 

El sastre midió su cintura para asegurar el ajuste perfecto de su vestido hecho a medida.

wrist
wrist
[Sustantivo]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

muñeca

muñeca

Ex: The doctor checked the patient's pulse by feeling their wrist. 

El médico revisó el pulso del paciente sintiendo su muñeca.

adrenaline
adrenaline
[Sustantivo]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalina

adrenalina

Ex: The adrenaline surge during the roller coaster ride left her breathless and exhilarated. 
artery
artery
[Sustantivo]

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

arteria

arteria

Ex: The largest artery in the body is the aorta, which originates from the left ventricle of the heart and distributes blood to the rest of the body. 

La arteria más grande del cuerpo es la aorta, que se origina en el ventrículo izquierdo del corazón y distribuye sangre al resto del cuerpo.

circulation
circulation
[Sustantivo]

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

circulación

circulación

Ex: Cold weather can slow down circulation and make extremities feel numb. 

El clima frío puede ralentizar la circulación y hacer que las extremidades se sientan entumecidas.

collarbone
collarbone
[Sustantivo]

either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders

clavícula

clavícula

Ex: She wore a strapless dress that elegantly showcased her collarbone and shoulders. 

Llevaba un vestido sin tirantes que mostraba elegantemente su clavícula y hombros.

gum
gum
[Sustantivo]

the firm, pink flesh around the roots of teeth at the top and bottom of the mouth

encía

encía

Ex: The dentist advised brushing and flossing regularly to prevent gum disease. 

El dentista aconsejó cepillarse y usar hilo dental regularmente para prevenir enfermedades de las encías.

flesh
flesh
[Sustantivo]

the soft parts of the human body

carne

carne

Ex: The surgeon made an incision, cutting through the layers of skin and flesh to reach the underlying muscle. 

El cirujano hizo una incisión, cortando a través de las capas de piel y carne para llegar al músculo subyacente.

hormone
hormone
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona

hormona

Ex: Thyroid hormones regulate energy use and body temperature. 

Las hormonas tiroideas regulan el uso de energía y la temperatura corporal.

limb
limb
[Sustantivo]

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird

miembro

miembro

Ex: After a day of hiking, her limbs were sore and in need of rest. 

Después de un día de senderismo, sus extremidades estaban adoloridas y necesitaban descanso.

liver
liver
[Sustantivo]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

hígado

hígado

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction, prompting further investigation by healthcare providers. 

Los niveles elevados de enzimas hepáticas en los análisis de sangre pueden indicar daño o disfunción del hígado, lo que lleva a los proveedores de atención médica a realizar más investigaciones.

pulse
pulse
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

pulso

pulso

spine
spine
[Sustantivo]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

columna vertebral

columna vertebral

Ex: The x-ray revealed a curvature in the spine, indicating a case of scoliosis. 

La radiografía reveló una curvatura en la columna vertebral, lo que indica un caso de escoliosis.

tissue
tissue
[Sustantivo]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tejido

tejido

Ex: Plant tissue culture techniques are used in agriculture to propagate disease-resistant crops. 

Las técnicas de cultivo de tejido vegetal se utilizan en la agricultura para propagar cultivos resistentes a enfermedades.

vein
vein
[Sustantivo]

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

vena

vena

Ex: Veins have thin walls and valves to keep blood moving in the right direction. 

Las venas tienen paredes delgadas y válvulas para mantener la sangre moviéndose en la dirección correcta.

abdomen
abdomen
[Sustantivo]

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

abdomen, vientre

abdomen, vientre

Ex: The surgeon made a precise incision in the lower abdomen to access the site of the appendicitis. 

El cirujano hizo una incisión precisa en el abdomen inferior para acceder al sitio de la apendicitis.

anatomy
anatomy
[Sustantivo]

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

anatomía

anatomía

Ex: The textbook on anatomy included detailed diagrams of the muscular and skeletal systems. 

El libro de texto sobre anatomía incluía diagramas detallados de los sistemas muscular y esquelético.

bladder
bladder
[Sustantivo]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

vejiga

vejiga

Ex: The bladder can hold up to 600 milliliters of urine. 

La vejiga puede contener hasta 600 mililitros de orina.

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