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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Estado de Salud

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
palpitation
palpitation
[Sustantivo]

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

Ex: She experienced a sudden palpitation while climbing the stairs, causing her to pause and catch her breath. 
pneumonia
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: After recovering from pneumonia, he followed his doctor's advice to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. 
catarrh
catarrh
[Sustantivo]

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

catarro

catarro

Ex: She suffered from persistent catarrh, experiencing a constant runny nose and throat irritation. 
malaise
malaise
[Sustantivo]

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

malestar

malestar

Ex: Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists. 
contagion
contagion
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad contagiosa

enfermedad contagiosa

Ex: The health department took swift action to contain the contagion and prevent the outbreak from spreading further. 
congestion
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: Nasal congestion made it difficult for him to breathe comfortably, especially at night. 
lesion
lesion
[Sustantivo]

an injury or wound to living tissue, often involving a cut, break, or trauma to the skin

lesión, herida

lesión, herida

Ex: The patient had a small lesion on his forearm. 
ulcer
ulcer
[Sustantivo]

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

úlcera, llaga

úlcera, llaga

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her with a peptic ulcer, which was causing severe abdominal pain and discomfort. 
pathogen
pathogen
[Sustantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

agente patógeno

agente patógeno

Ex: The laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a bacterial pathogen responsible for the patient's severe food poisoning. 
indisposition
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: Despite his indisposition, the employee made an effort to attend the important business meeting. 
bout
bout
[Sustantivo]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

ataque

ataque

Ex: After a severe bout of flu, he needed a week of rest to fully recover his strength and energy. 
patient zero
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: Identifying patient zero is crucial for understanding how an outbreak began. 
anorexic
anorexic
[Sustantivo]

a person who has an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction

anoréxico

anoréxico

Ex: The clinic specializes in treating anorexics, providing both medical care and psychological support. 
morbidity
morbidity
[Sustantivo]

the prevalence of disease or injury within a specific population over a particular period

morbilidad, prevalencia de la enfermedad

morbilidad, prevalencia de la enfermedad

Ex: High morbidity from infections prompted a public health alert. 
malady
malady
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad, mal

enfermedad, mal

Ex: Doctors were unable to determine the underlying malady that caused his fatigue and weakness. 
affliction
affliction
[Sustantivo]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

aflicción

aflicción

Ex: His spiritual beliefs helped him find solace in the face of his terminal illness affliction. 
valetudinarian
valetudinarian
[Adjetivo]

a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

valetudinario, hipocondríaco

valetudinario, hipocondríaco

Ex: The valetudinarian approach to wellness often results in unnecessary medical tests and consultations. 
stricken
stricken
[Adjetivo]

severely affected by a harmful condition or troubling emotion

afligido, acongojado, afectado

afligido, acongojado, afectado

Ex: The town was stricken by a severe drought. 
spry
spry
[Adjetivo]

energetic and agile, especially in older age

ágil, enérgico

ágil, enérgico

Ex: The spry old man impressed everyone with his ability to climb the steep hill without breaking a sweat. 
anemic
anemic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

anémico

anémico

Ex: She felt constantly fatigued and weak due to being anemic, with her doctor recommending iron supplements to boost her red blood cell count. 
ailing
ailing
[Adjetivo]

suffering from an illness or injury

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further examination and treatment. 
sallow
sallow
[Adjetivo]

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

amarillento

amarillento

Ex: The prolonged illness left him with a sallow complexion, highlighting the impact on his overall well-being. 
spent
spent
[Adjetivo]

feeling or appearing completely exhausted

agotado, exhausto

agotado, exhausto

Ex: After hours of intense work, she was mentally spent and needed some time to unwind. 
pallid
pallid
[Adjetivo]

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

pálido

pálido

Ex: The patient's pallid complexion raised concerns among the medical staff. 
enervated
enervated
[Adjetivo]

weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

enervado, debilitado

enervado, debilitado

Ex: The persistent heatwave left everyone feeling enervated and lethargic. 
ghastly
ghastly
[Adjetivo]

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

cadavérico, pálido

cadavérico, pálido

Ex: She appeared ghastly, her complexion drained of color, as she struggled to stand up after fainting. 
salubrious
salubrious
[Adjetivo]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

salubre

salubre

Ex: The mountain air was considered salubrious, offering crisp freshness that invigorated the lungs. 
endemic
endemic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

endémico

endémico

Ex: Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease. 
immunocompromised

related to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or impaired, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses

inmunocomprometido,  inmunodeprimido

inmunocomprometido, inmunodeprimido

Ex: Immunocompromised individuals have a weakened immune system. 
asymptomatic
asymptomatic
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

asintomático

asintomático

Ex: Regular testing is essential to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus. 
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