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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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autoimmune
autoimmune
[Adjetivo]

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

autoinmune

autoinmune

Ex: Autoimmune reactions can lead to chronic inflammation. 

Las reacciones autoinmunes pueden provocar inflamación crónica.

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: HIV is not easily communicable through casual contact. 

El VIH no es fácilmente transmisible por contacto casual.

chronic
chronic
[Adjetivo]

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

crónico

crónico

Ex: Tom's chronic arthritis makes it challenging for him to move around comfortably. 

La artritis crónica de Tom hace que sea un desafío para él moverse cómodamente.

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: Despite experiencing symptoms, the tests revealed that his condition was benign and temporary. 

A pesar de experimentar síntomas, las pruebas revelaron que su condición era benigna y temporal.

autistic
autistic
[Adjetivo]

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

autista

autista

Ex: The autistic teenager has a talent for memorizing facts and details about their special interests. 

El adolescente autista tiene un talento para memorizar hechos y detalles sobre sus intereses especiales.

asymptomatic
asymptomatic
[Adjetivo]

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

asintomático

asintomático

Ex: Many individuals infected with the parasite are asymptomatic and may not seek medical attention. 

Muchas personas infectadas con el parásito son asintomáticas y pueden no buscar atención médica.

congenital
congenital
[Adjetivo]

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

congénito

congénito

Ex: David's congenital disorder affected the formation of his facial bones, resulting in a cleft palate. 

El trastorno congénito de David afectó la formación de sus huesos faciales, lo que resultó en un paladar hendido.

contagious
contagious
[Adjetivo]

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

contagioso

contagioso

Ex: Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread rapidly among unvaccinated populations. 

El sarampión es una enfermedad contagiosa que puede propagarse rápidamente entre poblaciones no vacunadas.

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: Aging is associated with degenerative changes in various bodily tissues. 

El envejecimiento está asociado con cambios degenerativos en varios tejidos corporales.

febrile
febrile
[Adjetivo]

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

febril

febril

Ex: The doctor noted the febrile child’s flushed face and rapid breathing. 

El médico notó el rostro enrojecido y la respiración rápida del niño febril.

fulminant
fulminant
[Adjetivo]

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

fulminante, fulminante

fulminante, fulminante

Ex: The patient experienced a fulminant onset of symptoms, requiring emergency treatment. 

El paciente experimentó un inicio fulminante de los síntomas, que requirió tratamiento de emergencia.

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: The flu is highly infectious, spreading easily from person to person, especially in crowded places. 

La gripe es altamente infecciosa, propagándose fácilmente de persona a persona, especialmente en lugares concurridos.

inflammatory
inflammatory
[Adjetivo]

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

inflamatorio

inflamatorio

Ex: Inflammatory foods may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with certain autoimmune conditions. 

Los alimentos inflamatorios pueden exacerbar los síntomas en personas con ciertas condiciones autoinmunes.

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 stress affected her mentally, influencing her ability to focus and make decisions. 

El estrés la afectó mentalmente, influyendo en su capacidad para concentrarse y tomar decisiones.

mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

leve, templado

leve, templado

Ex: She experienced mild discomfort after the procedure. 

Ella experimentó una leve molestia después del procedimiento.

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: The doctor discussed the morbid aspects of the patient's medical condition. 

El médico discutió los aspectos mórbidos de la condición médica del paciente.

pathological
pathological
[Adjetivo]

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

patológico

patológico

Ex: The medical team conducted a pathological study of the patient's blood to diagnose the infection. 

El equipo médico realizó un estudio patológico de la sangre del paciente para diagnosticar la infección.

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: A quiescent state signifies a reduction in the disease's activity. 

Un estado quiescente significa una reducción en la actividad de la enfermedad.

rheumatic
rheumatic
[Adjetivo]

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

reumático, reumatoide

reumático, reumatoide

Ex: Lifestyle changes, like regular exercise, alleviate symptoms in rheumatic patients. 

Los cambios en el estilo de vida, como el ejercicio regular, alivian los síntomas en pacientes reumáticos.

terminal
terminal
[Adjetivo]

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

terminal

terminal

Ex: Tim's father was in the final stages of his terminal illness, and the family gathered to say their goodbyes. 

El padre de Tim estaba en las etapas finales de su enfermedad terminal, y la familia se reunió para despedirse.

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 patient was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. 

El paciente fue diagnosticado con una forma agresiva de leucemia.

allergic
allergic
[Adjetivo]

caused by or relating to allergy

alérgico

alérgico

Ex: He had to avoid certain flowers because their pollen triggered his allergic asthma. 

Tenía que evitar ciertas flores porque su polen desencadenaba su asma alérgica.

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: The doctor diagnosed her as anemic after conducting blood tests that revealed a low hemoglobin level. 

El médico la diagnosticó como anémica después de realizar análisis de sangre que revelaron un nivel bajo de hemoglobina.

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: Certain triggers, like allergens, can induce asthmatic breathing in sensitive individuals. 

Ciertos desencadenantes, como los alérgenos, pueden inducir una respiración asmática en individuos sensibles.

diabetic
diabetic
[Adjetivo]

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

diabético

diabético

Ex: The diabetic support group provided valuable resources and encouragement for managing the condition. 

El grupo de apoyo para personas diabéticas proporcionó recursos valiosos y aliento para manejar la condición.

diseased
diseased
[Adjetivo]

affected by a disease

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: The doctor treated the patient's diseased liver with medication and recommended dietary changes to improve its function. 

El médico trató el hígado enfermo del paciente con medicamentos y recomendó cambios en la dieta para mejorar su función.

emaciated
emaciated
[Adjetivo]

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

demacrado, raquítico

demacrado, raquítico

Ex: After months of chemotherapy, she emerged from treatment looking emaciated but hopeful. 

Después de meses de quimioterapia, salió del tratamiento luciendo demacrada pero esperanzada.

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 sight of raw meat can be nauseous for some individuals. 

La vista de carne cruda puede ser nauseabunda para algunas personas.

viral
viral
[Adjetivo]

caused by or related to a virus

vírico, viral

vírico, viral

Ex: Viral infections such as influenza can spread rapidly during the winter months. 

Las infecciones virales como la influenza pueden propagarse rápidamente durante los meses de invierno.

virulent
virulent
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulento

virulento

Ex: The hospital was on high alert due to the virulent nature of the disease. 

El hospital estaba en alerta máxima debido a la naturaleza virulenta de la enfermedad.

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: Mary's sister seemed peaky after catching a cold, with dark circles under her eyes and a pale complexion. 

La hermana de Mary parecía pálida después de resfriarse, con ojeras y un cutis pálido.

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: His fatigue was symptomatic of anemia. 

Su fatiga era sintomática de anemia.

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 doctor declared her unfit for work until she recovered. 

El médico la declaró no apta para el trabajo hasta que se recuperara.

unhealthy
unhealthy
[Adjetivo]

not having a good physical or mental condition

poco saludable, malsano

poco saludable, malsano

Ex: Prolonged stress can make you feel unhealthy and tired. 

El estrés prolongado puede hacerte sentir enfermizo y cansado.

weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously. 

La pata de la mesa era débil y se tambaleaba peligrosamente.

rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

feeling or looking exhausted, particularly after an intense physical activity

débil, pachucho

débil, pachucho

Ex: The doctor told her she was run-down and needed to take better care of herself. 

El médico le dijo que estaba agotada y que necesitaba cuidarse mejor.

seasick
seasick
[Adjetivo]

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

mareado

mareado

Ex: The choppy waters made several passengers seasick during the cruise. 

Las aguas agitadas hicieron que varios pasajeros se sintieran mareados durante el crucero.

sick
sick
[Adjetivo]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: My father was so sick that he couldn't even get out of bed. 

Mi padre estaba tan enfermo que ni siquiera podía salir de la cama.

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: They were aware of the hereditary risk of diabetes in their family. 

Eran conscientes del riesgo hereditario de diabetes en su 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: She sought therapy for her anorexic condition. 

Ella buscó terapia para su condición anoréxica.

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: After a few days at sea, the crew members had finally gotten their sea legs and were able to move around the ship without stumbling. 

Después de unos días en el mar, los miembros de la tripulación finalmente habían adquirido sus piernas de mar y podían moverse por el barco sin tropezar.

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