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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Medicine

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 doctor recommended a biopsy to determine whether the lump was cancerous. 
catheter
catheter
[Sustantivo]

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

catéter

catéter

Ex: The doctor inserted a catheter to drain urine from the patient's bladder. 
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 doctor closed the cut with a suture. 
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: Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. 
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 doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat and lung sounds during the physical examination. 
antidote
antidote
[Sustantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

antídoto

Ex: The doctor administered the antidote to counteract the effects of the venomous snake bite. 
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 is becoming increasingly popular as more people look for natural alternatives to conventional drugs. 
chiropractic
chiropractic
[Sustantivo]

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

quiropráctica

quiropráctica

Ex: Mary sought chiropractic treatment to relieve her back pain and improve her posture. 
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 doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection. 
analgesic
analgesic
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico

analgésico

Ex: After the dental procedure, the patient took an analgesic to manage postoperative tooth pain. 
anticoagulant
anticoagulant
[Sustantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

Ex: The cardiologist prescribed an anticoagulant to the patient with a history of atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of blood clots. 
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 pharmacist recommended taking a decongestant to relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. 
hypnotic
hypnotic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico, somnífero

hipnótico, somnífero

Ex: The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to the patient experiencing chronic insomnia to improve sleep quality. 
prophylactic
prophylactic
[Sustantivo]

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

profiláctico, preventivo

profiláctico, preventivo

Ex: The vaccine acts as a prophylactic against the virus. 
lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

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

pastilla, gragea

pastilla, gragea

Ex: The doctor prescribed menthol lozenges for her sore throat. 
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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