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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
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: The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine whether the lump was cancerous. 
catheter
catheter
[Sustantivo]

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

catéter

catéter

Ex: The doctor inserted a catheter to drain urine from the patient's bladder. 
suture
suture
[Sustantivo]

a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision

sutura, punto de sutura

sutura, punto de sutura

Ex: The doctor closed the cut with a suture. 
ointment
ointment
[Sustantivo]

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

ungüento, pomada

ungüento, pomada

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection. 
draft
draft
[Sustantivo]

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

una dosis, una poción

una dosis, una poción

Ex: The doctor prescribed a draft of cough syrup to alleviate the patient's symptoms. 
lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth

pastilla, gragea

pastilla, gragea

Ex: The doctor prescribed menthol lozenges for her sore throat. 
prophylactic
prophylactic
[Sustantivo]

a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease

profiláctico, preventivo

profiláctico, preventivo

Ex: The vaccine acts as a prophylactic against the virus. 
hypnotic
hypnotic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico, somnífero

hipnótico, somnífero

Ex: The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to the patient experiencing chronic insomnia to improve sleep quality. 
decongestant
decongestant
[Sustantivo]

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

descongestionante, un medicamento descongestionante

descongestionante, un medicamento descongestionante

Ex: The pharmacist recommended taking a decongestant to relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. 
anticoagulant
anticoagulant
[Sustantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

Ex: The cardiologist prescribed an anticoagulant to the patient with a history of atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of blood clots. 
analgesic
analgesic
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico

analgésico

Ex: After the dental procedure, the patient took an analgesic to manage postoperative tooth pain. 
homeopathy
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 is becoming increasingly popular as more people look for natural alternatives to conventional drugs. 
antidote
antidote
[Sustantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

antídoto

Ex: The doctor administered the antidote to counteract the effects of the venomous snake bite. 
stethoscope
stethoscope
[Sustantivo]

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

estetoscopio

estetoscopio

Ex: The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat and lung sounds during the physical examination. 
antiviral
antiviral
[Sustantivo]

a drug that fights viral infections

antiviral

antiviral

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antiviral to treat the patient's influenza infection. 
prognosis
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment. 
antipyretic
antipyretic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that reduces fever by lowering body temperature

antipirético, febrífugo

antipirético, febrífugo

Ex: Children's ibuprofen is an effective antipyretic for managing fevers in kids. 
pathogenesis
pathogenesis
[Sustantivo]

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

patogénesis, patogenia

patogénesis, patogenia

Ex: The pathogenesis of cancer involves abnormal cell growth and spread. 
neoplasia
neoplasia
[Sustantivo]

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

neoplasia, formación tumoral

neoplasia, formación tumoral

Ex: Neoplasia is the medical term for the formation of tumors. 
metastasis
metastasis
[Sustantivo]

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

metástasis, diseminación metastásica

metástasis, diseminación metastásica

Ex: Metastasis occurs when cancer cells travel through the body. 
speculum
speculum
[Sustantivo]

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

espéculo

espéculo

Ex: During the pelvic exam, the gynecologist gently inserted a speculum into the vagina to visualize the cervix and vaginal walls. 
amylase test
amylase test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba de amilasa, análisis de amilasa

prueba de amilasa, análisis de amilasa

Ex: The doctor ordered an amylase test to assess pancreatic function in a patient with suspected pancreatitis. 
bronchodilator
bronchodilator
[Sustantivo]

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

broncodilatador, dilatador de los bronquios

broncodilatador, dilatador de los bronquios

Ex: The doctor prescribed a bronchodilator to relieve the patient's asthma symptoms. 
thrombolysis
thrombolysis
[Sustantivo]

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

trombolisis, disolución de coágulos sanguíneos

trombolisis, disolución de coágulos sanguíneos

Ex: Thrombolysis is often used to treat acute ischemic stroke. 
arthroscopy
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

Ex: Arthroscopy is commonly used to diagnose and treat knee injuries. 
bronchoscopy
bronchoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

broncoscopia

broncoscopia

Ex: The pulmonologist recommended a bronchoscopy to investigate the cause of the patient's persistent cough and shortness of breath. 
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