Académico IELTS (Banda 8 y Superior) - Medicine
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la medicina que son necesarias para el examen IELTS académico.
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Cuestionario
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
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
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood
anticoagulante
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily
descongestionante
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
a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat
pastilla
any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it
ungüento