Salud y Enfermedad - Condiciones médicas
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con afecciones médicas como "alergia", "diabetes" e "insomnio".
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a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoholismo
a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

alergia
the absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in women of reproductive age

amenorrea, amenorrea anormal
severe, life-threatening allergic reaction causing rapid onset, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, and potential loss of consciousness

shock anafiláctico, anafilaxia
severe and life-threatening allergic reaction with rapid and serious symptoms

anafilaxia, reacción anafiláctica
hardening and thickening of arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues

arteriosclerosis, esclerosis arterial
complete and permanent loss of all brain functions, indicating irreversible cessation of activity

muerte cerebral, fallecimiento cerebral
a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

catarro
a congenital condition where there is an opening or gap in the roof of the mouth, often present from birth

paladar hendido, labio leporino
a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestión, embotellamiento
a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

delirio tremens, delirium tremens
a solid particle that forms in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, causing pain or other symptoms

cálculo biliar, piedra en la vesícula
a medical condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention

insuficiencia cardíaca, fallo cardíaco
a serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature

insolación
a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

bronquitis
a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or other underlying health issues

hiperglucemia, glucemia alta
a medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or excessive insulin

hipoglucemia, bajo nivel de glucosa en sangre
a medical condition where the body loses heat faster than it can generate it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

hipotermia, bajo nivel de temperatura corporal
a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

inmunodeficiencia, inmunodeficiencia adquirida
a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

desnutrición
a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

migraña, jaqueca
a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams

narcolepsia, narcolepsia (trastorno del sueño)
a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

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

obesidad
a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures

osteoporosis, osteopenia
a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

paraplejía
an open sore in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine caused by stomach acid erosion, often leading to abdominal pain and discomfort

úlcera péptica, úlcera gástrica
a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure

sepsis, sepsis grave
the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep

síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante, muerte súbita infantil
a medical condition characterized by the progressive clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision

catarata
abnormal pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, often known as preeclampsia

toxemia, toxemia durante el embarazo
a chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling air and causing shortness of breath

enfisema, enfisema pulmonar
a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

diarrea
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition

atrofia, debilitamiento
a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

ataque al corazón, infarto
an illness resulting from reduced air pressure and oxygen at high altitudes, causing symptoms like headache and nausea

mal de altura, soroche
a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

apoplejía, derrame cerebral
a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function, leading to the cessation of blood circulation and vital organ function

parada cardíaca, arresto cardíaco
a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death to the affected tissue

infarto de miocardio, ataque al corazón
the death of tissue, typically caused by a lack of blood supply, leading to irreversible damage

infarto, infarcción
an excessive and uncontrollable loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

hemorragia
a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot

embolia pulmonar, tromboembolia pulmonar
