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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Medicina

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic. 

La penicilina es un antibiótico ampliamente utilizado.

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.

prognosis
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The prognosis for patients with untreated tuberculosis can be poor if the infection spreads to vital organs. 

El pronóstico para los pacientes con tuberculosis no tratada puede ser pobre si la infección se extiende a órganos vitales.

bandage
bandage
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

vendaje, venda

vendaje, venda

Ex: In case of an emergency, it’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound. 

En caso de una emergencia, es importante saber cómo usar correctamente un vendaje para cubrir una herida.

pharmacology
pharmacology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms

farmacología, ciencia de los fármacos

farmacología, ciencia de los fármacos

Ex: Pharmacology researches the pharmacodynamics of drugs, including their effects on cellular and molecular processes. 

Farmacología investiga la farmacodinámica de los fármacos, incluyendo sus efectos en los procesos celulares y moleculares.

serum
serum
[Sustantivo]

the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins

suero, plasma sanguíneo

suero, plasma sanguíneo

Ex: The serum test results revealed elevated levels of cholesterol in the patient's bloodstream. 

Los resultados de la prueba de suero revelaron niveles elevados de colesterol en el torrente sanguíneo del paciente.

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.

toxicology
toxicology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of pharmacology that focuses on the harmful effects of chemical, biological, and physical agents on people, animals, and the environment

toxicología

toxicología

X-ray
X-ray
[Sustantivo]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: He received results from the X-ray, which showed no signs of broken bones or severe damage. 

Recibió los resultados de la radiografía, que no mostraron signos de huesos rotos o daños graves.

toxicity
toxicity
[Sustantivo]

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

toxicidad

toxicidad

Ex: Environmental activists raised concerns about the toxicity of air pollution from nearby industrial plants. 

Los activistas ambientales expresaron su preocupación por la toxicidad de la contaminación del aire proveniente de las plantas industriales cercanas.

magnetic resonance imaging

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

resonancia magnética

resonancia magnética

CT scan
CT scan
[Sustantivo]

a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine

TAC

TAC

posology
posology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of pharmacology focusing on the dosages of medicines and drugs

posología

posología

geriatrics
geriatrics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people

geriatría

geriatría

Ex: Geriatrics includes both the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases. 

La geriatría incluye tanto la prevención como el tratamiento de enfermedades relacionadas con la edad.

syphilology
syphilology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis

sifilologia

sifilologia

barbiturate
barbiturate
[Sustantivo]

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

barbitúrico

barbitúrico

beta blocker
beta blocker
[Sustantivo]

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

betabloqueante, bloqueador beta

betabloqueante, bloqueador beta

Ex: The cardiologist recommended a beta blocker to control the patient's rapid heart rate. 

El cardiólogo recomendó un bloqueador beta para controlar la frecuencia cardiaque rápida del paciente.

placebo
placebo
[Sustantivo]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

placebo

placebo

Ex: Some patients reported feeling better after taking the placebo, highlighting the power of the mind in healing. 

Algunos pacientes informaron sentirse mejor después de tomar el placebo, destacando el poder de la mente en la curación.

acupuncture
acupuncture
[Sustantivo]

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

acupuntura

acupuntura

Ex: The doctor recommended acupuncture as an alternative to medication. 

El médico recomendó la acupuntura como alternativa a la medicación.

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