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Salud y Enfermedad - Enfermedades específicas

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

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
bilharzia
[Sustantivo]

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

bilharziasis, esquistosomiasis

bilharziasis, esquistosomiasis

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: The stigma AIDS can create barriers to healthcare access for those affected by the illness .
encephalitis
[Sustantivo]

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

encefalitis, inflamación del cerebro

encefalitis, inflamación del cerebro

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, glaucomatosis

glaucoma, glaucomatosis

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

sleeping sickness
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad del sueño, tripanosomiasis

enfermedad del sueño, tripanosomiasis

thrush
[Sustantivo]

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

candidiasis oral, muguet

candidiasis oral, muguet

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

beriberi
[Sustantivo]

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beriberi, beriberi (deficiencia de tiamina)

beriberi, beriberi (deficiencia de tiamina)

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

enfermedad de Parkinson, mal de Parkinson

enfermedad de Parkinson, mal de Parkinson

radiation sickness
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad por radiación, síndrome de radiación

enfermedad por radiación, síndrome de radiación

rheumatic fever
[Sustantivo]

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

fiebre reumática, fiebre reumática postestreptocócica

fiebre reumática, fiebre reumática postestreptocócica

silicosis
[Sustantivo]

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

silicosis, silicosis pulmonar

silicosis, silicosis pulmonar

aneurysm
[Sustantivo]

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

aneurisma, aneurisma arterial

aneurisma, aneurisma arterial

Ex: Regular monitoring is essential for individuals with a aneurysm to prevent complications .
angina
[Sustantivo]

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

angina, angina de pecho

angina, angina de pecho

Ex: The patient underwent drainage of the abscess to alleviate the symptoms angina.
asthma
[Sustantivo]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

asma

asma

Ex: It 's important for people asthma to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage their condition and prevent exacerbations .
heart disease
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad cardiovascular, enfermedad del corazón

enfermedad cardiovascular, enfermedad del corazón

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