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Salud y Enfermedad - Tipos de lesiones

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con diferentes tipos de lesiones como "bruise", "fracture" y "sprain".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
accident
[Sustantivo]

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

accidente

accidente

Ex: Despite taking precautionsaccidents can still happen in the workplace .
bite
[Sustantivo]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

mordedura

mordedura

Ex: The veterinarian treated bite wound on the horse ’s neck .
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 black eye.
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 bruise on his side , a reminder of his clumsiness during a recent soccer match .
wound
[Sustantivo]

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

herida

herida

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 scrape on her cheek while playing in the yard .
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 sprain can take weeks to heal , depending on the extent of the injury .
fracture
[Sustantivo]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

fractura

fractura

Ex: fracture whispered its presence with every step , a reminder of gravity 's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience .
stress fracture
[Sustantivo]

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

fractura por estrés, fractura de sobreuso

fractura por estrés, fractura de sobreuso

Ex: The doctor recommended rest and reduced activity to heal stress fracture in the athlete 's spine .
compound fracture
[Sustantivo]

a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin

fractura compuesta, fractura abierta

fractura compuesta, fractura abierta

Ex: Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of compound fracture.
bump
[Sustantivo]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

bulto, chichón

bulto, chichón

burn
[Sustantivo]

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

quemadura, burn

quemadura, burn

lesion
[Sustantivo]

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

lesión, daño

lesión, daño

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a lesion sustained during training .
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 rupture, resulting in difficulty breathing .
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, mancadura

cojera, mancadura

pull
[Sustantivo]

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

distensión, tirón

distensión, tirón

Ex: The dancer took a break to recover from 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, corteza

costra, corteza

Ex: scab protected the cut on his chin as it transformed into new skin .
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 .
cut
[Sustantivo]

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

corte, herida

corte, herida

Ex: cut was so deep that it bled for several minutes .
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: sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately .
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 concussion and rule out any potential complications .
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 pinch on the baby 's cheek .
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 deformada

oreja de coliflor, oreja deformada

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks cauliflower ear in contact sports .
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 ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .
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