SAT Ciencias Naturales - Enfermedad y patología
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con enfermedades y patologías, como "malignant", "prognosis", "sepsis", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.
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(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal
maligno
a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition
síndrome
a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition
aflicción
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness
pronóstico
any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another
contagio
the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time
epidemia
posing a significant risk to a person's life
potencialmente mortal
(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it
asintomático
a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury
inflamación
an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated
glaucoma
a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure
sepsis
a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells, often due to factors like alcohol consumption or obesity
hígado graso
a medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within liver cells
esteatosis
a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested
alergia
a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head
conmoción
a disorder that begins in early childhood, causing behavioral, social, and communication challenges
autismo
a condition that arises when one is experiencing a chronic elevation of blood pressure
hipertensión
a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke
enfermedad cardiovascular
a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body
tuberculosis
a genetic disorder causing the production of thick and sticky mucus, affecting the respiratory and digestive systems and leading to various complications
fibrosis quística
a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes
fiebre amarilla
a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep
insomnio
the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
obesidad
a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time
trauma
a neurological condition characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, typically diagnosed in childhood and often persisting into adulthood
trastorno por déficit de atención
a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions
demencia
an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck
paperas
a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children
sarampión
a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams
narcolepsia
a rare medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height due to an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood and adolescence
gigantismo
a condition causing an irresistible urge to move the legs, often with uncomfortable sensations, usually worse in the evening or at night
síndrome de piernas inquietas
a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions
dermatitis
a sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus, often characterized by inflammation and discomfort
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