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Salud y Enfermedad - Describiendo la salud y la enfermedad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la descripción de la salud y la enfermedad, como "crónico", "inflamatorio" y "viral".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
autoimmune
autoimmune
[Adjetivo]

relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs

autoinmune

autoinmune

Ex: In autoimmune conditions , the immune system can harm healthy tissues .

En condiciones autoinmunes, el sistema inmunológico puede dañar tejidos sanos.

communicable
communicable
[Adjetivo]

related to diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect means

transmisible, contagioso

transmisible, contagioso

Ex: Vaccination plays a crucial role in controlling the spread of communicable diseases.

La vacunación juega un papel crucial en el control de la propagación de enfermedades transmisibles.

chronic
chronic
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

crónico

crónico

Ex: Sarah 's chronic migraine headaches often last for days , despite trying different medications .

Los dolores de cabeza por migraña crónica de Sarah a menudo duran días, a pesar de probar diferentes medicamentos.

catching
catching
[Adjetivo]

(of disease or illness) likely to be transmitted from one person to another

contagioso

contagioso

benign
benign
[Adjetivo]

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

benigno

benigno

Ex: The veterinarian informed the pet owner that the lump on their dog 's paw was benign and did not require surgery .

El veterinario informó al dueño de la mascota que el bulto en la pata de su perro era benigno y no requería cirugía.

autistic
autistic
[Adjetivo]

having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior

autista

autista

Ex: The autistic community advocates for acceptance , understanding , and inclusion .

La comunidad autista aboga por la aceptación, la comprensión y la inclusión.

asymptomatic
asymptomatic
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

asintomático

asintomático

Ex: Despite being asymptomatic, the patient was advised to monitor their health closely for any signs of illness .

A pesar de ser asintomático, se le aconsejó al paciente que monitoreara su salud de cerca por cualquier signo de enfermedad.

congenital
congenital
[Adjetivo]

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

congénito

congénito

Ex: Tom 's congenital hearing loss was detected shortly after birth during a newborn screening .

La pérdida auditiva congénita de Tom fue detectada poco después del nacimiento durante un examen de recién nacido.

contagious
contagious
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

contagioso

contagioso

Ex: Quarantine measures were implemented to contain the outbreak of a contagious virus in the community .

Se implementaron medidas de cuarentena para contener el brote de un virus contagioso en la comunidad.

degenerative
degenerative
[Adjetivo]

characterized by the gradual deterioration or decline of a particular organ, system, or function in the body

degenerativo,  degenerante

degenerativo, degenerante

Ex: Chronic exposure to certain substances may lead to degenerative organ damage .

La exposición crónica a ciertas sustancias puede provocar daños orgánicos degenerativos.

febrile
febrile
[Adjetivo]

having the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, shivering, etc.

febril

febril

Ex: The febrile state was accompanied by chills and general weakness .

El estado febril estuvo acompañado de escalofríos y debilidad general.

fulminant
fulminant
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) developing suddenly and progresses rapidly, often with severe and intense symptoms

fulminante, fulminante

fulminante, fulminante

Ex: Fulminant heart failure can manifest as a sudden and acute cardiac crisis .

La insuficiencia cardíaca fulminante puede manifestarse como una crisis cardíaca repentina y aguda.

incurable
incurable
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease or a sick person) impossible to cure or unresponsive to treatment

incurable

incurable

infectious
infectious
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

infeccioso

infeccioso

Ex: COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 , which has led to a global pandemic .

El COVID-19 es una enfermedad respiratoria infecciosa causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, que ha llevado a una pandemia global.

inflammatory
inflammatory
[Adjetivo]

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

inflamatorio

inflamatorio

Ex: Inflammatory responses play a crucial role in the body 's defense against infections .

Las respuestas inflamatorias desempeñan un papel crucial en la defensa del cuerpo contra las infecciones.

malignant
malignant
[Adjetivo]

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

maligno

maligno

Ex: The oncologist recommended a combination of chemotherapy and radiation to combat the malignant disease .

El oncólogo recomendó una combinación de quimioterapia y radiación para combatir la enfermedad maligna.

mentally
mentally
[Adverbio]

regarding one's mind, mental capacities, or aspects of mental well-being

mentalmente

mentalmente

Ex: The illness impacted him mentally, causing difficulties in memory and concentration .

La enfermedad lo afectó mentalmente, causando dificultades en la memoria y la concentración.

mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

leve, templado

leve, templado

Ex: The earthquake was mild, causing no significant damage .

El terremoto fue leve, sin causar daños significativos.

morbid
morbid
[Adjetivo]

(of pathology) related to a diseased state or an abnormal condition, especially one that is severe or harmful

mórbido, patológico

mórbido, patológico

Ex: Certain diagnostic tests help identify morbid changes in tissue structure .

Ciertas pruebas diagnósticas ayudan a identificar cambios mórbidos en la estructura del tejido.

pathological
pathological
[Adjetivo]

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

patológico

patológico

Ex: The pathological findings confirmed the presence of a rare genetic disorder .

Los hallazgos patológicos confirmaron la presencia de un trastorno genético raro.

psychosomatic
psychosomatic
[Adjetivo]

(of a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety

psicosomático

psicosomático

quiescent
quiescent
[Adjetivo]

(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression

quiescente, latente

quiescente, latente

Ex: Following successful treatment , the patient 's symptoms remained quiescent.

Tras un tratamiento exitoso, los síntomas del paciente permanecieron quiescentes.

rheumatic
rheumatic
[Adjetivo]

related to conditions causing inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or connective tissues

reumático, reumatoide

reumático, reumatoide

Ex: Medication and exercise help manage symptoms in rheumatic conditions .

La medicación y el ejercicio ayudan a manejar los síntomas en condiciones reumáticas.

terminal
terminal
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

terminal

terminal

Ex: Emily 's grandfather 's terminal condition made it difficult for him to perform even simple daily tasks .

La condición terminal del abuelo de Emily hacía que le resultara difícil realizar incluso las tareas diarias más simples.

tubercular
tubercular
[Adjetivo]

relating to or suffering from tuberculosis, a severe and contagious infection that mainly affects one's lungs

tuberculoso

tuberculoso

aggressive
aggressive
[Adjetivo]

(of sickness or disease) tending to spread in a rapid manner

contagioso

contagioso

Ex: The doctors were concerned about the aggressive cancer that had spread quickly .

Los médicos estaban preocupados por el cáncer agresivo que se había propagado rápidamente.

allergic
allergic
[Adjetivo]

caused by or relating to allergy

alérgico

alérgico

Ex: The nurse administered an injection to treat the patient's severe allergic reaction to a bee sting.

La enfermera administró una inyección para tratar la reacción alérgica grave del paciente por una picadura de abeja.

anemic
anemic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

anémico

anémico

Ex: Despite feeling tired all the time , she initially attributed her symptoms to stress until a blood test confirmed that she was anemic.

A pesar de sentirse cansada todo el tiempo, inicialmente atribuyó sus síntomas al estrés hasta que un análisis de sangre confirmó que estaba anémica.

asthmatic
asthmatic
[Adjetivo]

related to a condition or sound characterized by audible wheezing or whistling during breathing, typically caused by narrowed airways

asmático, relacionado con el asma

asmático, relacionado con el asma

Ex: Asthmatic wheezing can be a symptom of an ongoing respiratory issue .

La sibilancia asmática puede ser un síntoma de un problema respiratorio continuo.

diabetic
diabetic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels

diabético

diabético

Ex: The cookbook featured recipes tailored to diabetic dietary restrictions , emphasizing balanced and nutritious meals .

El libro de cocina presentaba recetas adaptadas a las restricciones dietéticas diabéticas, haciendo hincapié en comidas equilibradas y nutritivas.

diseased
diseased
[Adjetivo]

affected by a disease

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: The diseased trees in the forest were marked for removal to prevent the spread of the invasive pest .

Los árboles enfermos del bosque fueron marcados para su eliminación para prevenir la propagación de la plaga invasora.

emaciated
emaciated
[Adjetivo]

extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food

demacrado, raquítico

demacrado, raquítico

Ex: The emaciated man 's sunken eyes betrayed the depth of his suffering .

Los ojos hundidos del hombre demacrado traicionaban la profundidad de su sufrimiento.

life-limiting
life-limiting
[Adjetivo]

relating to an incurable chronic illness or a medical condition that will eventually lead to patient's death

limitante de la vida

limitante de la vida

malarial
malarial
[Adjetivo]

related to or infected by malaria, a chronic disease that is caused by the bite of specific types of mosquito

malárico

malárico

nauseous
nauseous
[Adjetivo]

inducing the urge to vomit

nauseabundo, repugnante

nauseabundo, repugnante

Ex: The nauseous fumes from the cleaning product filled the room .

Los vapores nauseabundos del producto de limpieza llenaron la habitación.

viral
viral
[Adjetivo]

caused by or related to a virus

vírico, viral

vírico, viral

Ex: He was diagnosed with a viral infection that kept him bedridden for several days.

Fue diagnosticado con una infección viral que lo mantuvo en cama durante varios días.

virulent
virulent
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulento

virulento

Ex: The virulent bacteria spread quickly through the population, causing widespread illness.

Las bacterias virulentas se propagaron rápidamente entre la población, causando una enfermedad generalizada.

notifiable
notifiable
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease or a crime) so chronic or serious that requires official notification and must be reported to the appropriate authorities

notificable por obligación

notificable por obligación

peaky
peaky
[Adjetivo]

looking pale or sickly

paliducho, pachucho

paliducho, pachucho

Ex: Emily 's coworker looked peaky after returning from a long business trip , suggesting she was exhausted .

El compañero de trabajo de Emily se veía pálido después de regresar de un largo viaje de negocios, lo que sugería que estaba exhausto.

celiac
celiac
[Adjetivo]

affected by or belonging to celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease and a digestive disorder that is triggered by eating foods that contain gluten

celíaco

celíaco

symptomatic
symptomatic
[Adjetivo]

displaying signs typical of a particular disease or medical condition

sintomático

sintomático

Ex: The symptoms were symptomatic of the flu .

Los síntomas eran sintomáticos de la gripe.

wasted
wasted
[Adjetivo]

weak and thin, especially as a result of old age or an illness

agotado

agotado

undernourished
undernourished
[Adjetivo]

not adequately fed or nourished therefore in bad health

desnutrido

desnutrido

unfit
unfit
[Adjetivo]

lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or mental health to perform a task

fuera de forma

fuera de forma

Ex: The board concluded that he was unfit to manage the project due to his poor organizational skills .

La junta concluyó que era incapaz de gestionar el proyecto debido a sus pobres habilidades organizativas.

unhealthy
unhealthy
[Adjetivo]

not having a good physical or mental condition

poco saludable, malsano

poco saludable, malsano

Ex: With her pale complexion and low energy , Lisa seemed unhealthy to her friends .

Con su tez pálida y baja energía, Lisa parecía poco saludable para sus amigos.

weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The dam failed at its weakest point during the flood.

La presa falló en su punto más débil durante la inundación.

rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

feeling or looking exhausted, particularly after an intense physical activity

débil, pachucho

débil, pachucho

Ex: After taking care of everyone else, she found herself feeling run-down and depleted.

Después de ocuparse de todos los demás, se encontró sintiéndose agotada y vacía.

seasick
seasick
[Adjetivo]

feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with

mareado

mareado

Ex: Despite the beautiful views , he felt too seasick to enjoy the boat ride .

A pesar de las hermosas vistas, se sintió demasiado mareado para disfrutar del paseo en barco.

sick
sick
[Adjetivo]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: She was so sick, she missed the trip .

Estaba tan enferma, que se perdió el viaje.

splitting
splitting
[Adjetivo]

(of a headache) severe or massive

espantoso, terrible

espantoso, terrible

hereditary
hereditary
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease or characteristic) able to be passed on to a child through the genes of its parents

hereditario

hereditario

Ex: The genetic counselor highlighted the hereditary patterns in the family's health history.

El asesor genético destacó los patrones hereditarios en el historial de salud de la familia.

genetic
genetic
[Adjetivo]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

genético

genético

anorexic
anorexic
[Adjetivo]

having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of food intake

anoréxico

anoréxico

Ex: The clinic specializes in treating anorexic patients .

La clínica se especializa en el tratamiento de pacientes anoréxicos.

pinched
pinched
[Adjetivo]

extremely emaciated, particularly due to illness, lack of food, or exposure to cold

demacrado, enflaquecido

demacrado, enflaquecido

sea legs
sea legs
[Sustantivo]

an individual's ability to walk without stumbling and resist getting seasick while on a moving ship

pies de marino, acostumbramiento al mar

pies de marino, acostumbramiento al mar

Ex: The young boy was scared of the rocking boat at first , but his grandfather helped him find his sea legs and they spent the day fishing together .

El niño pequeño tenía miedo del barco que se mecía al principio, pero su abuelo lo ayudó a encontrar sus piernas de mar y pasaron el día pescando juntos.

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