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Vocabulario para IELTS (General) - Enfermedad y Salud

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la enfermedad y la salud, como "cure", "strengthen", "genetic", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
addiction
addiction
[Sustantivo]

the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy

adicción

adicción

Ex: Behavioral addictions, like gambling or internet addiction, involve an uncontrollable urge to engage in a specific activity despite negative consequences. 

Las adicciones conductuales, como el juego o la adicción a Internet, implican un impulso incontrolable de participar en una actividad específica a pesar de las consecuencias negativas.

allergic
allergic
[Adjetivo]

caused by or relating to allergy

alérgico

alérgico

Ex: He had to avoid certain flowers because their pollen triggered his allergic asthma. 

Tenía que evitar ciertas flores porque su polen desencadenaba su asma alérgica.

bruise
bruise
[Sustantivo]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

moradura

moradura

Ex: She applied ice to the bruise on her leg to reduce swelling and alleviate some of the pain from the impact. 

Aplicó hielo en el moretón de su pierna para reducir la hinchazón y aliviar parte del dolor del impacto.

bump
bump
[Sustantivo]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

bulto, chichón

bulto, chichón

Ex: She noticed a small bump on her arm after the insect bite. 

Ella notó un pequeño bulto en su brazo después de la picadura de insecto.

cancer
cancer
[Sustantivo]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

cáncer

cáncer

Ex: Early detection is crucial in successfully treating prostate cancer. 

La detección temprana es crucial para tratar con éxito el cáncer de próstata.

to cure
to cure
[Verbo]

to make someone regain their health

curar

curar

Ex: Proper medication and lifestyle changes can help cure certain health conditions. 

La medicación adecuada y los cambios en el estilo de vida pueden ayudar a curar ciertas condiciones de salud.

diabetes
diabetes
[Sustantivo]

a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin

diabetes

diabetes

depression
depression
[Sustantivo]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depresión

depresión

Ex: Many people experience depression during major life changes. 

Muchas personas experimentan depresión durante los grandes cambios de vida.

disability
disability
[Sustantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

discapacidad

Ex: She overcame her disability to become a successful artist. 

Ella superó su discapacidad para convertirse en una artista exitosa.

disorder
disorder
[Sustantivo]

a disease, illness, or medical condition that impairs normal physical or mental function

trastorno

trastorno

Ex: The patient suffers from a rare blood disorder. 

El paciente sufre de un trastorno sanguíneo raro.

immune
immune
[Adjetivo]

safe from catching a disease or being infected

inmune

inmune

Ex: The doctor assured him that once he recovered from COVID-19, he would likely be immune to the virus for some time. 

El médico le aseguró que una vez que se recuperara del COVID-19, probablemente estaría inmune al virus durante algún tiempo.

athletic
athletic
[Adjetivo]

physically active and strong, often with a fit body

atlético

atlético

Ex: As an athletic trainer, he worked diligently to help athletes recover from injuries and reach their peak performance. 

Como entrenador atlético, trabajó diligentemente para ayudar a los atletas a recuperarse de lesiones y alcanzar su máximo rendimiento.

to strengthen

to become more powerful over time

fortalecer, robustecer

fortalecer, robustecer

Ex: The candidate's public speaking skills have been strengthening with each debate. 

Las habilidades de oratoria del candidato se fortalecen con cada debate.

alternative medicine

any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine

medicina alternativa

medicina alternativa

examination
examination
[Sustantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

examen

Ex: The doctor performed an examination to check for any signs of infection. 

El médico realizó un examen para comprobar si había signos de infección.

to implant
to implant
[Verbo]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implantar

implantar

Ex: The doctor recommended implanting a stent to improve blood flow through the narrowed artery. 

El médico recomendó implantar un stent para mejorar el flujo sanguíneo a través de la arteria estrechada.

nutritionist
nutritionist
[Sustantivo]

someone who is an expert in the field of food and nutrition

nutricionista

nutricionista

procedure
procedure
[Sustantivo]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: The doctor recommended a diagnostic procedure to investigate the cause of the patient's chronic headaches. 

El médico recomendó un procedimiento diagnóstico para investigar la causa de los dolores de cabeza crónicos del paciente.

specialist
specialist
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

especialista

especialista

Ex: The specialist provided detailed advice on managing the rare disease based on their extensive research. 

El especialista proporcionó asesoramiento detallado sobre el manejo de la enfermedad rara basado en su extensa investigación.

therapist
therapist
[Sustantivo]

a professional trained in providing a specific form of therapy, physical, mental, or otherwise

terapeuta

terapeuta

Ex: A music therapist can help patients express emotions through song. 

Un terapeuta musical puede ayudar a los pacientes a expresar emociones a través de la canción.

to transplant

to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body

trasplantar

trasplantar

Ex: The patient's failing liver was replaced when the medical team transplanted a healthy liver from a living donor. 

El hígado enfermo del paciente fue reemplazado cuando el equipo médico trasplantó un hígado sano de un donante vivo.

genetic
genetic
[Adjetivo]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

genético

genético

infection
infection
[Sustantivo]

the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness

infección

infección

Ex: Hospitals take strict precautions to prevent infections from spreading among patients and staff. 

Los hospitales toman precauciones estrictas para evitar que las infecciones se propaguen entre pacientes y personal.

obese
obese
[Adjetivo]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obeso

obeso

Ex: The study focused on the dietary habits of obese individuals. 

El estudio se centró en los hábitos alimenticios de las personas obesas.

obesity
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes, las enfermedades cardíacas y ciertos tipos de cáncer.

recovery
recovery
[Sustantivo]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

recuperación

recuperación

Ex: Recovery from the flu can take a few days. 

La recuperación de la gripe puede tardar unos días.

severely
severely
[Adverbio]

to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree

gravemente, seriamente

gravemente, seriamente

Ex: The economy has been severely weakened by inflation. 

La economía ha sido severamente debilitada por la inflación.

psychiatric
psychiatric
[Adjetivo]

relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

psiquiátrico

psiquiátrico

Ex: The hospital offers psychiatric services for patients with mental health issues. 

El hospital ofrece servicios psiquiátricos para pacientes con problemas de salud mental.

physician
physician
[Sustantivo]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

médico

médico

Ex: The primary care physician referred the patient to a specialist for further evaluation. 

El médico de atención primaria derivó al paciente a un especialista para una evaluación adicional.

optician
optician
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts

oculista, óptico

oculista, óptico

Ex: The optician adjusted the frames to fit his face perfectly. 

El óptico ajustó las monturas para que se ajustaran perfectamente a su rostro.

career
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: After college, he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company. 

Después de la universidad, comenzó su carrera como ingeniero de software en una empresa de tecnología.

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