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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 diseases, the body attacks itself. 
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: The flu is a communicable disease that spreads through respiratory droplets. 
chronic
chronic
[Adjetivo]

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

crónico

crónico

Ex: Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms. 
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: She received the news that her condition was benign, bringing relief to her and her family. 
autistic
autistic
[Adjetivo]

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

autista

autista

Ex: The autistic child thrives in a structured environment with clear routines. 
asymptomatic
asymptomatic
[Adjetivo]

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

asintomático

asintomático

Ex: Regular testing is essential to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus. 
congenital
congenital
[Adjetivo]

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

congénito

congénito

Ex: Mary's congenital condition caused her to be born with an extra finger on each hand. 
contagious
contagious
[Adjetivo]

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

contagioso

contagioso

Ex: COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places. 
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: Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disorder leading to memory loss. 
febrile
febrile
[Adjetivo]

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

febril

febril

Ex: His febrile condition left him shivering under multiple blankets. 
fulminant
fulminant
[Adjetivo]

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

fulminante, fulminante

fulminante, fulminante

Ex: A fulminant infection can lead to rapid and severe deterioration of health. 
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: Sarah stayed home from work to avoid spreading her infectious cold to her coworkers. 
inflammatory
inflammatory
[Adjetivo]

causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

inflamatorio

inflamatorio

Ex: Inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema result in redness and itching of the skin. 
malignant
malignant
[Adjetivo]

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

maligno

maligno

Ex: Malignant tumors have the potential to spread to other parts of the body if not treated promptly. 
mentally
mentally
[Adverbio]

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

mentalmente

mentalmente

Ex: The chess game challenged him mentally, requiring strategic thinking and concentration. 
mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

having a gentle or not very strong effect

leve, templado

leve, templado

Ex: Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity. 
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 autopsy revealed morbid changes in the affected organs. 
pathological
pathological
[Adjetivo]

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

patológico

patológico

Ex: The doctor observed pathological changes in the patient's organs due to the progression of the disease. 
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: Post-treatment, the disease became quiescent with no visible signs. 
rheumatic
rheumatic
[Adjetivo]

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

reumático, reumatoide

reumático, reumatoide

Ex: Support groups provide coping strategies for rheumatic individuals 
terminal
terminal
[Adjetivo]

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

terminal

terminal

Ex: Mary's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was placed in hospice care. 
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: An aggressive strain of the flu virus was causing widespread illness. 
allergic
allergic
[Adjetivo]

caused by or relating to allergy

alérgico

alérgico

Ex: She experienced an allergic reaction after eating peanuts, resulting in hives and swelling. 
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: She felt constantly fatigued and weak due to being anemic, with her doctor recommending iron supplements to boost her red blood cell count. 
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: The child exhibited asthmatic breathing with a noticeable whistling sound. 
diabetic
diabetic
[Adjetivo]

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

diabético

diabético

Ex: Diabetic education programs provide valuable information on self-care practices and lifestyle adjustments. 
diseased
diseased
[Adjetivo]

affected by a disease

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: The diseased plants showed signs of wilting and discoloration due to a fungal infection. 
emaciated
emaciated
[Adjetivo]

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

demacrado, raquítico

demacrado, raquítico

Ex: The refugees were found in an emaciated state after weeks without food or water. 
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 strong smell of rotten eggs is nauseous and can trigger vomiting. 
viral
viral
[Adjetivo]

caused by or related to a virus

vírico, viral

vírico, viral

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her illness as a viral infection after conducting tests. 
virulent
virulent
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulento

virulento

Ex: The outbreak was caused by a virulent strain of the flu virus. 
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: Despite her usual vibrant demeanor, Sarah looked peaky after staying up all night studying for exams. 
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: Chest pain can be symptomatic of heart problems. 
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: He was deemed unfit for the leadership role due to his lack of experience. 
unhealthy
unhealthy
[Adjetivo]

not having a good physical or mental condition

poco saludable, malsano

poco saludable, malsano

Ex: From his unhealthy appearance, it was clear that Tom had been skipping meals frequently. 
weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The bridge collapsed at its weak central support. 
rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

feeling or looking exhausted, particularly after an intense physical activity

débil, pachucho

débil, pachucho

Ex: After weeks of working late, she felt completely run-down and needed a break. 
seasick
seasick
[Adjetivo]

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

mareado

mareado

Ex: She felt seasick soon after the boat left the harbor. 
sick
sick
[Adjetivo]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: I think the milk was bad; it made me sick. 
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: Hereditary traits, like eye color, are passed down from parents to their children. 
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 patient was severely anorexic and required hospitalization. 
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. 
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