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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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

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

contagioso

contagioso

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

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

incurable

incurable

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

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

psicosomático

psicosomático

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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

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

tuberculoso

tuberculoso

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

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

malárico

malárico

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

showing signs typical of a specific illness

sintomático

sintomático

Ex: Her consistent fatigue was symptomatic of iron deficiency .Su fatiga constante era **sintomática** de una deficiencia de hierro.
wasted
[Adjetivo]

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

agotado

agotado

undernourished
[Adjetivo]

not adequately fed or nourished therefore in bad health

desnutrido

desnutrido

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

(of a headache) severe or massive

espantoso, terrible

espantoso, terrible

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
[Adjetivo]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

genético

genético

anorexic
[Adjetivo]

involving or suffering from anorexia

anoréxico

anoréxico

pinched
[Adjetivo]

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

demacrado, enflaquecido

demacrado, enflaquecido

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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