Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - 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

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

sutura, punto de sutura

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

ungüento, pomada

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

una dosis, un jarabe

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

pastilla, gragea

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 medication that induces sleep

hipnótico

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

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, medicación anticoagulante

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico, medicamento para el dolor

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

quiropráctica

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

homeopatía

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

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

estetoscopio

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

antiviral

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

a medication that reduces fever by lowering body temperature

antipirético

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

patogénesis, mecanismo de desarrollo de la enfermedad

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

neoplasia

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

metástasis

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

espéculo

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

prueba de amilasa, test de amilasa

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

broncodilatador

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

trombólisis

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

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

broncoscopia