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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Enfermedad y síntomas

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la enfermedad y los síntomas que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
palpitation
[Sustantivo]

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

Ex: She kept a diary to track her palpitations, noting any triggers or patterns that might help identify the cause .Ella llevaba un diario para rastrear sus **palpitaciones**, anotando cualquier desencadenante o patrón que pudiera ayudar a identificar la causa.
eczema
[Sustantivo]

a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy

eccema, eczema

eccema, eczema

pneumonia
[Sustantivo]

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

neumonía, pulmonía

neumonía, pulmonía

Ex: Vaccination against common pathogens , such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza virus , can help prevent pneumonia and reduce its severity if contracted .La vacunación contra patógenos comunes, como Streptococcus pneumoniae y el virus de la influenza, puede ayudar a prevenir la **neumonía** y reducir su gravedad si se contrae.
frostbite
[Sustantivo]

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

congelación, congelamiento

congelación, congelamiento

Ex: The doctor explained how to recognize the signs of frostbite to avoid serious injury .El médico explicó cómo reconocer los signos de la **congelación** para evitar lesiones graves.
catarrh
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

catarro

catarro

Ex: During the winter months , many people experience catarrh due to the increased prevalence of respiratory infections .Durante los meses de invierno, muchas personas experimentan **catarro** debido a la mayor prevalencia de infecciones respiratorias.
malaise
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

malestar

malestar

Ex: After recovering from the flu , he experienced lingering malaise, making it difficult to return to his normal routine .Después de recuperarse de la gripe, experimentó un **malestar** persistente, lo que le dificultó volver a su rutina normal.
contagion
[Sustantivo]

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

enfermedad contagiosa

enfermedad contagiosa

Ex: Despite their efforts , the contagion spread rapidly , leading to a significant increase in hospital admissions .A pesar de sus esfuerzos, la **contagio** se propagó rápidamente, lo que llevó a un aumento significativo en los ingresos hospitalarios.
malady
[Sustantivo]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

enfermedad, mal

enfermedad, mal

Ex: The medieval village was plagued by a malady that spread rapidly , causing widespread illness and death .El pueblo medieval fue azotado por una **enfermedad** que se propagó rápidamente, causando una enfermedad generalizada y muerte.
congestion
[Sustantivo]

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestión, hinchazón

congestión, hinchazón

Ex: During allergy season , many people experience congestion due to increased pollen in the air .Durante la temporada de alergias, muchas personas experimentan **congestión** debido al aumento del polen en el aire.
lesion
[Sustantivo]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

lesión

lesión

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a knee lesion sustained during training .El atleta visitó al especialista en medicina deportiva para una evaluación de una **lesión** en la rodilla sufrida durante el entrenamiento.
ulcer
[Sustantivo]

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

úlcera, llaga

úlcera, llaga

Ex: The endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .La endoscopia reveló una **úlcera** en el revestimiento de su esófago, lo que explicaba la sensación de ardor persistente que sentía.
pathogen
[Sustantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

agente patógeno

agente patógeno

Ex: The pathogen responsible for malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito .El **patógeno** responsable de la malaria se transmite a los humanos a través de la picadura de un mosquito infectado.
indisposition
[Sustantivo]

a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

indisposición, malestar

indisposición, malestar

Ex: The athlete decided to withdraw from the competition due to an unexpected indisposition affecting their performance .El atleta decidió retirarse de la competencia debido a una **indisposición** inesperada que afectó su rendimiento.
bout
[Sustantivo]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

ataque

ataque

Ex: A sudden bout of vertigo caused her to feel dizzy and disoriented , prompting her to sit down and rest .Un **episodio** repentino de vértigo le hizo sentirse mareada y desorientada, lo que la llevó a sentarse y descansar.
patient zero
[Sustantivo]

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

paciente cero

paciente cero

Ex: By identifying patient zero early , authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease .Al identificar **el paciente cero** temprano, las autoridades pueden implementar medidas de contención efectivas para controlar la propagación de la enfermedad.
Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9)
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