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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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Words Related to Health and Sickness
bilharzia
bilharzia
[Sustantivo]

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

esquistosomiasis, bilharzia

esquistosomiasis, bilharzia

Ex: Long-term complications of bilharzia may affect organs like the liver and bladder .Las complicaciones a largo plazo de la **esquistosomiasis** pueden afectar órganos como el hígado y la vejiga.
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: The stigma surrounding AIDS can create barriers to healthcare access for those affected by the illness .El estigma que rodea al **SIDA** puede crear barreras para el acceso a la atención médica para quienes padecen la enfermedad.
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: Vaccination against certain viral infections can help prevent encephalitis in some cases .La vacunación contra ciertas infecciones virales puede ayudar a prevenir **la encefalitis** en algunos casos.
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: Timely intervention through medication or surgery can help slow or prevent further vision loss in glaucoma.La intervención oportuna a través de medicamentos o cirugía puede ayudar a retardar o prevenir una mayor pérdida de la visión en el **glaucoma**.
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: Polio outbreaks declined after mass immunization .Los brotes de **polio** disminuyeron después de la inmunización masiva.
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: International collaboration is key for controlling and eliminating sleeping sickness in affected regions .La colaboración internacional es clave para controlar y eliminar la **enfermedad del sueño** en las regiones afectadas.
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: Good oral hygiene is essential to prevent thrush in the mouth , especially for those with dentures .Una buena higiene bucal es esencial para prevenir la **candidiasis** en la boca, especialmente para aquellos con dentaduras postizas.
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: The doctor discussed the various treatment options available for colon cancer.El médico discutió las diversas opciones de tratamiento disponibles para el **cáncer** de colon.
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: Treatment for beriberi often involves thiamine supplements to address the deficiency .El tratamiento del **beriberi** a menudo implica suplementos de tiamina para abordar la deficiencia.
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: Margaret takes medication regularly to alleviate the tremors associated with Parkinson's.Margaret toma medicamentos regularmente para aliviar los temblores asociados con la **enfermedad de Parkinson**.
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: Workers at the nuclear power plant received medical attention for radiation sickness after the accident .Los trabajadores de la central nuclear recibieron atención médica por **enfermedad por radiación** después del accidente.
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: The symptoms of rheumatic fever may include fever , swollen joints , and fatigue .Los síntomas de la **fiebre reumática** pueden incluir fiebre, articulaciones hinchadas y fatiga.
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: Training programs emphasize the importance of awareness and safety measures to prevent silicosis among workers .Los programas de capacitación enfatizan la importancia de la concienciación y las medidas de seguridad para prevenir la **silicosis** entre los trabajadores.
aneurysm
aneurysm
[Sustantivo]

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

aneurisma, aneurismas

aneurisma, aneurismas

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

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

angina, amigdalitis

angina, amigdalitis

Ex: The patient underwent drainage of the abscess to alleviate the symptoms of angina.El paciente se sometió a un drenaje del absceso para aliviar los síntomas de la **angina**.
asthma
asthma
[Sustantivo]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

asma

asma

Ex: It 's important for people with asthma to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage their condition and prevent exacerbations .Es importante que las personas con **asma** trabajen estrechamente con sus proveedores de atención médica para controlar su afección y prevenir exacerbaciones.
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: Family history plays a role in determining one 's predisposition to certain types of heart disease.El historial familiar juega un papel en la determinación de la predisposición de una persona a ciertos tipos de **enfermedad cardíaca**.
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