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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - 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 (8)
biopsy
biopsy
[Sustantivo]

the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition

biopsia

biopsia

Ex: The results of the skin biopsy revealed abnormal cells, prompting further tests to diagnose melanoma. 

Los resultados de la biopsia de piel revelaron células anormales, lo que llevó a realizar más pruebas para diagnosticar melanoma.

catheter
catheter
[Sustantivo]

a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine

catéter

catéter

Ex: The catheter was left in place to monitor the patient's urine output following surgery. 

El catéter se dejó en su lugar para monitorear la producción de orina del paciente después de la cirugía.

chemotherapy
chemotherapy
[Sustantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals

quimioterapia

quimioterapia

rheumatology
rheumatology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medical science particularly concerned with the joints, soft tissues, and autoimmune diseases

reumatología

reumatología

suture
suture
[Sustantivo]

a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision

sutura, punto de sutura

sutura, punto de sutura

Ex: The surgeon removed the sutures after the wound healed. 

El cirujano retiró las suturas después de que la herida sanó.

urology
urology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the urinary system

urología

urología

ophthalmology
ophthalmology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medical science dealing with the eye, its functions, and diseases

oftalmología

oftalmología

otorhinolaryngology

a branch of medicine that primarily focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

otorrinolaringología

otorrinolaringología

dermatology
dermatology
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatología

dermatología

radiology
radiology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the use of radiation for diagnosis and treatment

radiología

radiología

oncology
oncology
[Sustantivo]

a branch of medical science that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer

oncología

oncología

Ex: Recent advances in oncology have led to targeted therapies and immunotherapies that have improved survival rates for certain types of cancer. 

Los avances recientes en oncología han llevado a terapias dirigidas e inmunoterapias que han mejorado las tasas de supervivencia para ciertos tipos de cáncer.

stethoscope
stethoscope
[Sustantivo]

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

estetoscopio

estetoscopio

Ex: The cardiologist relied on the stethoscope to detect murmurs and irregularities in the patient's heart rhythm. 

El cardiólogo confió en el estetoscopio para detectar murmullos e irregularidades en el ritmo cardíaco del paciente.

antidote
antidote
[Sustantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

antídoto

Ex: The antidote for acetaminophen overdose is N-acetylcysteine, which helps protect the liver from damage. 

El antídoto para la sobredosis de acetaminofén es la N-acetilcisteína, que ayuda a proteger el hígado de daños.

homeopathy
homeopathy
[Sustantivo]

a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

homeopatía

homeopatía

Ex: Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances which practitioners believe can trigger the body's natural healing abilities. 

La homeopatía utiliza sustancias altamente diluidas que los practicantes creen que pueden desencadenar las habilidades naturales de curación del cuerpo.

chiropractic
chiropractic
[Sustantivo]

a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine

quiropráctica

quiropráctica

Ex: Chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper alignment and function to the musculoskeletal system without the need for surgery or medication. 

La atención quiropraxia se centra en restaurar la alineación y la función adecuadas del sistema musculoesquelético sin necesidad de cirugía o medicación.

syringe
syringe
[Sustantivo]

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

jeringa

jeringa

ointment
ointment
[Sustantivo]

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

ungüento, pomada

ungüento, pomada

Ex: The athlete applied a muscle-relaxing ointment to alleviate soreness after the intense workout. 

El atleta aplicó una pomada relajante muscular para aliviar el dolor después del entrenamiento intenso.

analgesic
analgesic
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico

analgésico

Ex: Over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen are commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain. 

Los analgésicos de venta libre como el acetaminofeno se usan comúnmente para aliviar el dolor leve a moderado.

anticoagulant
anticoagulant
[Sustantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

Ex: Individuals with certain heart conditions may take anticoagulants as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of strokes. 

Las personas con ciertas afecciones cardíacas pueden tomar anticoagulantes como medida preventiva para reducir el riesgo de accidentes cerebrovasculares.

decongestant
decongestant
[Sustantivo]

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

descongestionante, un medicamento descongestionante

descongestionante, un medicamento descongestionante

Ex: The doctor prescribed a decongestant nasal spray to alleviate the symptoms of a cold. 

El médico recetó un spray nasal descongestionante para aliviar los síntomas de un resfriado.

hypnotic
hypnotic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico, somnífero

hipnótico, somnífero

Ex: The sleep specialist recommended a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic for the patient with a history of sleep disturbances. 

El especialista en sueño recomendó un hipnótico no benzodiazepínico para el paciente con antecedentes de trastornos del sueño.

prophylactic
prophylactic
[Sustantivo]

a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease

profiláctico, preventivo

profiláctico, preventivo

Ex: Prophylactics are given to prevent infection after surgery. 

Los profilácticos se administran para prevenir infecciones después de una cirugía.

lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth

pastilla, gragea

pastilla, gragea

Ex: He let the lozenge dissolve under his tongue. 

Dejó que el pastilla se disolviera bajo su lengua.

draught
draught
[Sustantivo]

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

trago

trago

salve
salve
[Sustantivo]

any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it

pomada, ungüento

pomada, ungüento

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