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Salud y Enfermedad - Tipos de lesiones

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con diferentes tipos de lesiones como "moretón", "fractura" y "esguince".

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accident
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accidente

accidente

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .A pesar de tomar precauciones, los **accidentes** aún pueden ocurrir en el lugar de trabajo.
bite
[Sustantivo]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

mordedura

mordedura

Ex: The veterinarian treated the bite wound on the horse ’s neck .El veterinario trató la herida de **mordedura** en el cuello del caballo.
black eye
[Sustantivo]

an area of bruised skin surrounding the eye caused by a blow or injury

ojo morado, ojo moro

ojo morado, ojo moro

Ex: During a friendly game of basketball , a stray elbow from another player left him with a black eye.Durante un partido de baloncesto amistoso, un codo perdido de otro jugador le dejó con un **ojo morado**.
break
[Sustantivo]

a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone

fractura, rotura

fractura, rotura

bruise
[Sustantivo]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

moradura

moradura

Ex: He was embarrassed to show his friends the bruise on his side , a reminder of his clumsiness during a recent soccer match .Estaba avergonzado de mostrarles a sus amigos el **moretón** en su costado, un recordatorio de su torpeza durante un partido de fútbol reciente.
wound
[Sustantivo]

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

herida

herida

Ex: Even after years , the old wound still ached in cold weather .
scrape
[Sustantivo]

a minor injury where the top layer of skin gets rubbed or scratched off

rasguño, arañazo

rasguño, arañazo

Ex: The toddler cried after getting a scrape on her cheek while playing in the yard .El niño pequeño lloró después de hacerse un **rasguño** en la mejilla mientras jugaba en el patio.
sprain
[Sustantivo]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

esguince, torcedura

esguince, torcedura

Ex: A severe sprain can take weeks to heal , depending on the extent of the injury .Un **esguince** severo puede tardar semanas en sanar, dependiendo de la extensión de la lesión.
fracture
[Sustantivo]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

fractura

fractura

Ex: The fracture whispered its presence with every step , a reminder of gravity 's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience .La **fractura** susurraba su presencia con cada paso, un recordatorio de la implacable atracción de la gravedad y la fragilidad de la resiliencia humana.
stress fracture
[Sustantivo]

a small crack in a bone, typically caused by repetitive stress or overuse of the affected area

fractura por estrés, fisura por fatiga

fractura por estrés, fisura por fatiga

Ex: The doctor recommended rest and reduced activity to heal the stress fracture in the athlete 's spine .El médico recomendó reposo y actividad reducida para curar la **fractura por estrés** en la columna vertebral del atleta.
compound fracture
[Sustantivo]

a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin

fractura abierta, fractura compuesta

fractura abierta, fractura compuesta

Ex: Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of a compound fracture.Los primeros auxilios adecuados son cruciales para prevenir la infección en casos de **fractura compuesta**.
bump
[Sustantivo]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

bulto, chichón

bulto, chichón

Ex: Applying ice can help reduce swelling from a bump caused by an injury .Aplicar hielo puede ayudar a reducir la hinchazón de un **bulto** causado por una lesión.
burn
[Sustantivo]

a mark or injury that is caused by exposure to fire, acid, heat, etc.

quemadura, marca de quemadura

quemadura, marca de quemadura

lesion
[Sustantivo]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

lesión

lesión

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a knee lesion sustained during training .El atleta visitó al especialista en medicina deportiva para una evaluación de una **lesión** en la rodilla sufrida durante el entrenamiento.
rupture
[Sustantivo]

a severe injury that causes an internal organ or soft tissue to break or tear suddenly

ruptura, hernia

ruptura, hernia

Ex: Severe coughing fits can lead to a lung rupture, resulting in difficulty breathing .Los ataques de tos severos pueden provocar una **ruptura** pulmonar, lo que resulta en dificultad para respirar.
first-degree burn
[Sustantivo]

a mild burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin

quemadura de primer grado

quemadura de primer grado

second-degree burn
[Sustantivo]

a burn that affects the first and second layers of the skin and appears red, blistered, and can be swollen and extremely painful

quemadura de segundo grado

quemadura de segundo grado

third-degree burn
[Sustantivo]

a deep and severe burn, caused by contact with heat, radiation, or chemicals, that destroys both epidermis and dermis

quemadura de tercer grado

quemadura de tercer grado

hobble
[Sustantivo]

the act of walking with difficulty or a pronounced limp due to pain, stiffness, or impairment in the legs or feet

cojera, renguera

cojera, renguera

Ex: The soccer player 's hobble was evident after hurting his foot on the field .La **cojera** del jugador de fútbol era evidente después de lastimarse el pie en el campo.
pull
[Sustantivo]

a strain or tear in a muscle due to excessive force, resulting in pain and limited movement

una distensión, un desgarro muscular

una distensión, un desgarro muscular

Ex: The dancer took a break to recover from a pull in her calf muscle .
scab
[Sustantivo]

a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process

costra, postilla

costra, postilla

Ex: The scab protected the cut on his chin as it transformed into new skin .La **costra** protegió el corte en su barbilla mientras se convertía en piel nueva.
scald
[Sustantivo]

a first degree burn resulting from hot liquid or steam

escaldadura

escaldadura

scar
[Sustantivo]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

cicatriz

cicatriz

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance , serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma .Las **cicatrices** también pueden tener un significado emocional, sirviendo como recordatorios de experiencias pasadas o traumas.
cut
[Sustantivo]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

corte, herida

corte, herida

Ex: The cut was so deep that it bled for several minutes .El **corte** fue tan profundo que sangró durante varios minutos.
scratch
[Sustantivo]

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

arañazo, rasguño

arañazo, rasguño

sting
[Sustantivo]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

picadura

picadura

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately .La **picadura** fue tan dolorosa que tuvo que aplicar una compresa fría inmediatamente.
strain
[Sustantivo]

an injury to a muscle or tendon often caused by overexertion

distensión, esguince

distensión, esguince

concussion
[Sustantivo]

a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head

conmoción cerebral

conmoción cerebral

Ex: The doctor ordered a brain scan to assess the severity of the concussion and rule out any potential complications .El médico ordenó un escáner cerebral para evaluar la gravedad de la **conmoción cerebral** y descartar cualquier complicación potencial.
contusion
[Sustantivo]

an injury that leaves a bruise and causes extreme pain but does not break the skin tissue

contusión

contusión

whiplash injury
[Sustantivo]

a neck injury caused by one's neck bending forward and back suddenly and forcefully

latigazo cervical

latigazo cervical

pinch
[Sustantivo]

the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects

pellizco, apretón

pellizco, apretón

Ex: A protective parent quickly intervened to prevent a pinch on the baby 's cheek .Un padre protector intervino rápidamente para evitar un **pellizco** en la mejilla del bebé.
cauliflower ear
[Sustantivo]

a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

oreja de coliflor, oreja de luchador

oreja de coliflor, oreja de luchador

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks of cauliflower ear in contact sports .Los jóvenes atletas son educados sobre los riesgos de la **oreja de coliflor** en los deportes de contacto.
ulcer
[Sustantivo]

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

úlcera, llaga

úlcera, llaga

Ex: The endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .La endoscopia reveló una **úlcera** en el revestimiento de su esófago, lo que explicaba la sensación de ardor persistente que sentía.
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