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Salud y Enfermedad - Sustantivos generales relacionados con la salud y la enfermedad

Aquí aprenderá algunos sustantivos generales en inglés relacionados con la salud y la enfermedad, como "condición", "epidemia" y "portador".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
illness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

enfermedad

enfermedad

disease
[Sustantivo]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

enfermedad

enfermedad

sickness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being unwell

enfermedad

enfermedad

infection
[Sustantivo]

the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness

infección

infección

complaint
[Sustantivo]

a typically minor health issue or condition for which one seeks medical assistance

dolencia, afección

dolencia, afección

condition
[Sustantivo]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

afección, enfermedad

afección, enfermedad

epidemic
[Sustantivo]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

epidemia

Ex: epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .
contagion
[Sustantivo]

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

enfermedad contagiosa

enfermedad contagiosa

affliction
[Sustantivo]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

aflicción

aflicción

Ex: affliction of migraines made it difficult for her to concentrate and disrupted her daily routine .
burnout
[Sustantivo]

a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by stress, overwork, or a lack of balance between work and personal life

agotamiento

agotamiento

indisposition
[Sustantivo]

a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

indisposición, malestar

indisposición, malestar

infirmity
[Sustantivo]

the state of being weak and unhealthy, especially due to old age or sickness

debilidad

debilidad

insanity
[Sustantivo]

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

locura, demencia

locura, demencia

insufficiency
[Sustantivo]

a bodily system or organ's failure to function in an effective or typical manner

insuficiencia, insuficiencia orgánica

insuficiencia, insuficiencia orgánica

Ex: insufficiency compromises nutrient absorption in the digestive system .
malaise
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

malestar

malestar

mental illness
[Sustantivo]

conditions affecting how a person thinks, feels, behaves, or their mood, often needing medical or therapeutic help

trastorno mental, enfermedad mental

trastorno mental, enfermedad mental

pandemic
[Sustantivo]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

pandemia

syndrome
[Sustantivo]

a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals

síndrome

síndrome

lump
[Sustantivo]

a swollen area under the skin, usually caused by a sickness or injury

hinchazón, bulto

hinchazón, bulto

cough
[Sustantivo]

a condition or disease that makes one cough frequently

tos

tos

trauma
[Sustantivo]

damage inflicted on the body as a result of an external force or event

traumatismo, trauma

traumatismo, trauma

injury
[Sustantivo]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

herida

herida

bout
[Sustantivo]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

ataque

ataque

carrier
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

portador

portador

Ex: Genetic testing revealed that she was carrier of a hereditary disease , which could potentially be passed on to her children .
community spread
[Sustantivo]

the outbreak of a contagious illness among the people of a particular region where the source of the infection is not easily traceable

propagación comunitaria

propagación comunitaria

malady
[Sustantivo]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

enfermedad, mal

enfermedad, mal

nausea
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

náusea

náusea

Ex: Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment .
pain
[Sustantivo]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

dolor

dolor

pathogen
[Sustantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

agente patógeno

agente patógeno

patient zero
[Sustantivo]

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

paciente cero

paciente cero

attack
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, severe, and often brief appearance of a health problem that is hard to control

arrebato (enfermedad)

arrebato (enfermedad)

emaciation
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.

demacración

demacración

Ex: The severity of emaciation was a clear sign of the neglect and abuse he had suffered .
agony
[Sustantivo]

severe physical or mental pain

dolor agudo

dolor agudo

Ex: Patients with severe burns often experience agony during treatment .
coma
[Sustantivo]

a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness

coma

coma

symptom
[Sustantivo]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

síntoma

síntoma

unconsciousness
[Sustantivo]

the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings

inconsciencia

inconsciencia

undernourishment
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which individuals do not receive enough nutrients and calories, leading to various health problems such as stunted growth

desnutrición

desnutrición

upset
[Sustantivo]

a health problem that disrupts the normal functioning of the stomach

malestar

malestar

red zone
[Sustantivo]

an area with a high number of infected people where strict public health rules are applied to control the spread of infection

zona roja

zona roja

relapse
[Sustantivo]

‌the return of symptoms or a condition after a period of improvement or recovery

recaída

recaída

seizure
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem

ataque, convulsión

ataque, convulsión

sneeze
[Sustantivo]

the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way

estornudo

estornudo

debility
[Sustantivo]

physical weakness that is caused by a disease or aging

debilidad

debilidad

a doctor's report stating that the patient is in good physical or mental health

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