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Salud y Enfermedad - Enfermedades específicas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con enfermedades específicas como "rabia", "cáncer" y "polio".

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bilharzia
bilharzia
[Sustantivo]

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

esquistosomiasis, bilharzia

esquistosomiasis, bilharzia

Ex: Swimming in contaminated freshwater can lead to bilharzia, causing symptoms like fever and abdominal pain. 
chronic fatigue syndrome

a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, along with other symptoms like pain, cognitive problems, and sleep disturbances

síndrome de fatiga crónica, encefalomielitis miálgica

síndrome de fatiga crónica, encefalomielitis miálgica

AIDS
AIDS
[Sustantivo]

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

sida

sida

Ex: AIDS is a serious condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which weakens the immune system. 
encephalitis
encephalitis
[Sustantivo]

the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function

encefalitis

encefalitis

Ex: Headache, sensitivity to light, and nausea are typical early symptoms of encephalitis. 
glaucoma
glaucoma
[Sustantivo]

an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated

glaucoma, glaucoma

glaucoma, glaucoma

Ex: The optometrist detected early signs of glaucoma during Tom's routine eye examination. 
polio
polio
[Sustantivo]

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

poliomielitis, polio

poliomielitis, polio

Ex: He survived polio but lost the ability to walk. 
rabies
rabies
[Sustantivo]

a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal

rabia, hidrofobia

rabia, hidrofobia

sleeping sickness
sleeping sickness
[Sustantivo]

a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.

enfermedad del sueño, tripanosomiasis africana

enfermedad del sueño, tripanosomiasis africana

Ex: Jack in a tsetse fly area had fever and sleep issues, indicating possible sleeping sickness. 
thrush
thrush
[Sustantivo]

a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals

candidiasis, algodoncillo

candidiasis, algodoncillo

Ex: Jane noticed white patches in her mouth, and the doctor diagnosed it as oral thrush. 
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: She underwent chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer. 
Alzheimer's disease

a progressive neurologic disorder, particularly affecting older people, that slowly destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time

enfermedad de Alzheimer, Alzhéimer

enfermedad de Alzheimer, Alzhéimer

pellagra
pellagra
[Sustantivo]

a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea

pelagra

pelagra

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time

ECJ

ECJ

beriberi
beriberi
[Sustantivo]

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

el beriberi, la deficiencia de tiamina

el beriberi, la deficiencia de tiamina

Ex: Mark developed weakness and difficulty walking due to beriberi caused by thiamine deficiency. 
motor neurone disease

a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements

esclerosis lateral amiotrófica

esclerosis lateral amiotrófica

Parkinson's disease

a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination

la enfermedad de Parkinson

la enfermedad de Parkinson

Ex: John's hands shook uncontrollably, a common symptom of Parkinson's disease. 
radiation sickness
radiation sickness
[Sustantivo]

illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness

enfermedad por radiación

enfermedad por radiación

Ex: After the nuclear accident, many residents developed radiation sickness due to prolonged exposure. 
rheumatic fever
rheumatic fever
[Sustantivo]

an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues

fiebre reumática, reumatismo articular agudo

fiebre reumática, reumatismo articular agudo

Ex: Sarah developed rheumatic fever following an untreated strep throat infection. 
silicosis
silicosis
[Sustantivo]

a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting

silicosis, enfermedad pulmonar causada por la inhalación de polvo fino de sílice

silicosis, enfermedad pulmonar causada por la inhalación de polvo fino de sílice

Ex: Silicosis can lead to scarring of the lungs, impairing their ability to function properly. 
aneurysm
aneurysm
[Sustantivo]

a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel

aneurisma, aneurismas

aneurisma, aneurismas

Ex: The doctor discovered an aneurysm during a routine medical check-up. 
angina
angina
[Sustantivo]

an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort

angina, amigdalitis

angina, amigdalitis

Ex: The doctor diagnosed the patient with angina, noting the presence of an abscess in the throat. 
asthma
asthma
[Sustantivo]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

asma

asma

Ex: Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. 
fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
[Sustantivo]

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes

fibromialgia, síndrome fibromiálgico

fibromialgia, síndrome fibromiálgico

hepatitis
hepatitis
[Sustantivo]

inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol

hepatitis

hepatitis

cirrhosis
cirrhosis
[Sustantivo]

a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol

cirrosis

cirrosis

heart disease
heart disease
[Sustantivo]

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

enfermedad cardíaca

enfermedad cardíaca

Ex: High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for developing heart disease. 
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