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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Medicine

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre medicina, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
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: A biopsy is commonly performed to detect and diagnose prostate cancer in men with elevated prostate-specific antigen ( PSA ) levels .
catheter
[Sustantivo]

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

catéter

catéter

Ex: The nurse carefully secured catheter to prevent accidental dislodgment .
suture
[Sustantivo]

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

sutura, puntada

sutura, puntada

Ex: The athlete received several stitches as the sports medicine physician applied suture to the deep cut on the knee .
ointment
[Sustantivo]

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

ungüento, pomada

ungüento, pomada

Ex: The ointment provided relief from the insect bites by soothing the itching and reducing inflammation .
draft
[Sustantivo]

a specific measure or quantity of liquid medication, typically prescribed for oral administration

dosis, medida

dosis, medida

Ex: The pharmacist carefully measured draft of insulin for the diabetic patient 's daily injections .
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

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

pastilla, gragea

pastilla, gragea

Ex: The dentist prescribed a lozenge to ease the discomfort after the dental procedure .
prophylactic
[Sustantivo]

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, protéctico

profiláctico, protéctico

Ex: Good dental hygiene, like brushing and flossing, is a prophylactic habit to prevent tooth decay.
hypnotic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico, medicamento hipnótico

hipnótico, medicamento hipnótico

Ex: The primary care physician considered a herbal hypnotic supplement as an alternative for the patient seeking a natural sleep aid.
decongestant
[Sustantivo]

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

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

Ex: It 's important to follow the recommended dosage instructions when decongestants to avoid potential side effects or drug interactions .
anticoagulant
[Sustantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, sustancia anticoagulante

anticoagulante, sustancia anticoagulante

Ex: In cases of pulmonary embolism , emergency room physicians often anticoagulants to prevent further clot formation .
analgesic
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: Individuals with chronic headaches often analgesics to alleviate pain and improve daily functioning .
chiropractic
[Sustantivo]

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

quiropráctica

quiropráctica

Ex: Research studies have shown that chiropractic treatment can be effective in managing conditions such as lower back pain, headaches, and sciatica.
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.
antidote
[Sustantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

antídoto

Ex: Education about potential hazards and their antidotes can help prevent and mitigate the effects of poisoning incidents .
stethoscope
[Sustantivo]

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

estetoscopio

estetoscopio

Ex: The veterinarian used a stethoscope designed for animals to assess the health of the dog 's heart and lungs .
antiviral
[Sustantivo]

(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus

antiviral

antiviral

Ex: Healthcare providers may antivirals as a preventive measure for individuals at high risk of certain viral infections , such as influenza or cytomegalovirus .
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The veterinarian discussed prognosis for the cat 's kidney disease , outlining potential treatment options and expected outcomes .
antipyretic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that reduces fever by lowering body temperature

antipirético, medicamento antipirético

antipirético, medicamento antipirético

Ex: Paracetamol is another name for acetaminophen , a antipyretic.
pathogenesis
[Sustantivo]

the mechanism by which a disease develops and progresses within the body

patogénesis, mecanismo patológico

patogénesis, mecanismo patológico

Ex: Understanding pathogenesis of a disease helps in developing effective treatments .
neoplasia
[Sustantivo]

the abnormal growth of cells, leading to the formation of a tumor or mass, often associated with cancer

neoplasia, neoplasia tumoral

neoplasia, neoplasia tumoral

Ex: Treatment options neoplasia include surgery , chemotherapy , and radiation therapy .
metastasis
[Sustantivo]

the spread of cancer cells from one part to other body parts

metástasis, diseminación cancerosa

metástasis, diseminación cancerosa

Ex: The spread of cancer metastasis makes treatment more challenging .
speculum
[Sustantivo]

a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity

espéculo

espéculo

Ex: Patients undergoing speculum examination are often advised to relax and breathe deeply to ease any discomfort during the procedure .
amylase test
[Sustantivo]

a medical laboratory test used to measure amylase enzyme levels in blood or urine for diagnosing pancreatic conditions

prueba de amilasa, test de amilasa

prueba de amilasa, test de amilasa

Ex: amylase test is often used in conjunction with lipase testing to evaluate suspected cases of acute pancreatitis .
bronchodilator
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that helps open up the airways in the lungs for easier breathing

broncodilatador, dilatador bronquial

broncodilatador, dilatador bronquial

Ex: Using bronchodilator before exercise can prevent exercise-induced asthma symptoms .
thrombolysis
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure that involves the administration of medication to dissolve blood clots

trombólisis, trombolisis

trombólisis, trombolisis

Ex: This hospital has a thrombolysis team for emergency cases .
arthroscopy
[Sustantivo]

a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a small camera and specialized instruments

artroscopia, artroscopia quirúrgica

artroscopia, artroscopia quirúrgica

Ex: Arthroscopy allows for a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
bronchoscopy
[Sustantivo]

a procedure to examine the airways and lungs using a flexible tube with a camera

broncoscopia, broncoscopía

broncoscopia, broncoscopía

Ex: After bronchoscopy, the patient may experience minor discomfort , such as a sore throat or cough , but these symptoms typically resolve quickly .
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