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Salud y Enfermedad - Cancer

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cáncer como "leucemia", "tumor" y "benigno".

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carcinogen
[Sustantivo]

a substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues

carcinógeno, cancerígeno

carcinógeno, cancerígeno

Ex: Some food additives and preservatives may be studied for their potential carcinogenic effects.Algunos aditivos alimentarios y conservantes pueden ser estudiados por sus posibles efectos **cancerígenos**.
cancerous
[Adjetivo]

related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

canceroso

canceroso

Ex: Lifestyle factors such as smoking and poor diet can increase the risk of developing cancerous conditions .Los factores del estilo de vida como fumar y una dieta pobre pueden aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar condiciones **cancerosas**.
carcinogenic
[Adjetivo]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

carcinógeno,  cancerígeno

carcinógeno, cancerígeno

Ex: Identifying and regulating carcinogenic substances is essential for public health and safety .Identificar y regular las sustancias **cancerígenas** es esencial para la salud y seguridad pública.
carcinoma
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in epithelial tissues, such as the skin or the lining of internal organs

carcinoma, cáncer epitelial

carcinoma, cáncer epitelial

Ex: Ovarian carcinoma affects the ovaries and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage .El **carcinoma** ovárico afecta los ovarios y a menudo se diagnostica en una etapa avanzada.
Hodgkin's disease
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, characterized by the presence of specific abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells

la enfermedad de Hodgkin, el linfoma de Hodgkin

la enfermedad de Hodgkin, el linfoma de Hodgkin

leukemia
[Sustantivo]

a potentially fatal disease characterized by a rise in the number of white blood cells in one's body

leucemia

leucemia

lymphoma
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system, and can manifest in lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other lymphoid tissues

linfoma, cáncer del sistema linfático

linfoma, cáncer del sistema linfático

Ex: Symptoms of lymphoma include swollen glands , losing weight without explanation , and feeling very tired .Los síntomas del **linfoma** incluyen glándulas inflamadas, pérdida de peso sin explicación y sentirse muy cansado.
sarcoma
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage

sarcoma, cáncer de tejidos conectivos

sarcoma, cáncer de tejidos conectivos

Ex: Sarcoma can affect various parts of the body, making it important to monitor unusual changes.El **sarcoma** puede afectar varias partes del cuerpo, por lo que es importante monitorear cambios inusuales.
tumor
[Sustantivo]

an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems

tumor

tumor

endometrial cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, often characterized by abnormal vaginal bleeding

cáncer de endometrio, cáncer endometrial

cáncer de endometrio, cáncer endometrial

Ex: Hormonal factors and obesity may increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer.Los factores hormonales y la obesidad pueden aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar **cáncer de endometrio**.
breast cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, often forming a lump or mass

cáncer de mama, tumor maligno de mama

cáncer de mama, tumor maligno de mama

Ex: Treatment of breast cancer may include surgery , chemotherapy , radiation , and hormone therapy .El tratamiento del **cáncer de mama** puede incluir cirugía, quimioterapia, radiación y terapia hormonal.
liver cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, often associated with underlying liver diseases

cáncer de hígado, carcinoma hepático

cáncer de hígado, carcinoma hepático

Ex: Liver cancer prognosis is often influenced by the extent of tumor spread at the time of diagnosis .El pronóstico del **cáncer de hígado** a menudo está influenciado por la extensión de la propagación del tumor en el momento del diagnóstico.
lung cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, typically linked to smoking but can also occur in non-smokers

cáncer de pulmón, carcinoma pulmonar

cáncer de pulmón, carcinoma pulmonar

Ex: Treatment for lung cancer may involve surgery , chemotherapy , and radiation therapy .El tratamiento del **cáncer de pulmón** puede incluir cirugía, quimioterapia y radioterapia.
pancreatic cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, often diagnosed at an advanced stage

cáncer de páncreas, tumor pancreático

cáncer de páncreas, tumor pancreático

Ex: The prognosis for pancreatic cancer is generally poor due to late-stage detection .El pronóstico del **cáncer de páncreas** es generalmente pobre debido a la detección en etapas tardías.
prostate cancer
[Sustantivo]

abnormal growth of cells in a small organ of males called prostate that is close to their bladder and releases a liquid that contains sperm

cáncer de próstata, carcinoma prostático

cáncer de próstata, carcinoma prostático

skin cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that develops in the skin cells, often caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds

cáncer de piel, melanoma

cáncer de piel, melanoma

Ex: Skin cancer can affect people of all skin types , and protective measures are important for everyone .El **cáncer de piel** puede afectar a personas de todos los tipos de piel, y las medidas de protección son importantes para todos.

a common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells, which are flat cells found on the surface of the skin

carcinoma de células escamosas, carcinoma espinocelular

carcinoma de células escamosas, carcinoma espinocelular

Ex: Protecting the skin from UV radiation through sunscreen and protective clothing helps prevent squamous cell carcinoma.Proteger la piel de la radiación UV mediante protector solar y ropa protectora ayuda a prevenir el **carcinoma de células escamosas**.

a common type of skin cancer that usually grows slowly and typically occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin

carcinoma basocelular, carcinoma de células basales

carcinoma basocelular, carcinoma de células basales

testicular cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones

cáncer de testículo

cáncer de testículo

Ex: Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a lump or swelling in the testicle , pain , or discomfort .Los síntomas del **cáncer de testículo** pueden incluir un bulto o hinchazón en el testículo, dolor o malestar.
bladder cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the bladder, which is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine

cáncer de vejiga, tumor de vejiga

cáncer de vejiga, tumor de vejiga

kidney cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine

cáncer de riñón, nefrocarcinoma

cáncer de riñón, nefrocarcinoma

thyroid cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism

cáncer de tiroides, carcinoma tiroideo

cáncer de tiroides, carcinoma tiroideo

a type of cancer characterized by hard, dense, and fibrous tissue formation

carcinoma escirroso, cáncer escirroso

carcinoma escirroso, cáncer escirroso

a type of cancer that forms in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and fat

sarcoma de tejidos blandos, sarcoma de partes blandas

sarcoma de tejidos blandos, sarcoma de partes blandas

gynecologic cancer
[Sustantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva

cáncer ginecológico

cáncer ginecológico

benign
[Adjetivo]

(of a tumor) not resulting in cancer

benigno

benigno

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