Académico IELTS (Banda 8 y Superior) - Medicine

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

biopsia

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

catéter

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

quimioterapia

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

reumatología

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

sutura, punto de sutura

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

urología

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

oftalmología

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

otorrinolaringología

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

dermatología

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

radiología

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

oncología

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

estetoscopio

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

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

homeopatía

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

quiropráctica

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

jeringa

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

ungüento, pomada

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico, medicamento para el dolor

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, medicación anticoagulante

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

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

profiláctico, medida profiláctica

a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat

pastilla, gragea

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

trago

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

ungüento, pomada