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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

Ex: Long-term complications bilharzia may affect organs like the liver and bladder .

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, síndrome de fatiga persistente

síndrome de fatiga crónica, síndrome de fatiga persistente

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

Ex: Vaccination against certain viral infections can help encephalitis in some cases .
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

Ex: Timely intervention through medication or surgery can help slow or prevent further vision loss glaucoma.
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 .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad del sueño, tripanosomiasis

enfermedad del sueño, tripanosomiasis

Ex: International collaboration is key for controlling and sleeping sickness in affected regions .
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

Ex: Good oral hygiene is essential to thrush in the mouth , especially for those with dentures .
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.

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
[Sustantivo]

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

pelagra

pelagra

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

ECJ

ECJ

beriberi
[Sustantivo]

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beriberi, beriberi (deficiencia de tiamina)

beriberi, beriberi (deficiencia de tiamina)

Ex: Treatment beriberi often involves thiamine supplements to address the deficiency .

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

esclerosis lateral amiotrófica

esclerosis lateral amiotrófica

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

Ex: Margaret takes medication regularly to alleviate the tremors associated with Parkinson's.
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

Ex: Workers at the nuclear power plant received medical attention radiation sickness after the accident .
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

Ex: The symptoms rheumatic fever may include fever , swollen joints , and fatigue .
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

Ex: Training programs emphasize the importance of awareness and safety measures to silicosis among workers .
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 .
fibromyalgia
[Sustantivo]

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

fibromialgia, síndrome de fibromialgia

fibromialgia, síndrome de fibromialgia

hepatitis
[Sustantivo]

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

hepatitis

hepatitis

cirrhosis
[Sustantivo]

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

cirrosis

cirrosis

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

Ex: Family history plays a role in determining one 's predisposition to certain types heart disease.
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