Salud y Enfermedad - Cáncer
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cáncer como "leucemia", "tumor" y "benigno".
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a substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues
carcinógeno, cancerígeno
La Organización Mundial de la Salud identifica ciertos productos químicos como carcinógenos conocidos.
related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
canceroso
La detección temprana de lesiones cancerosas puede mejorar significativamente los resultados del tratamiento.
having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer
carcinógeno, cancerígeno
La exposición prolongada a la radiación ultravioleta (UV) del sol se considera carcinogénica y puede aumentar el riesgo de cáncer de piel.
a type of cancer that originates in epithelial tissues, such as the skin or the lining of internal organs
carcinoma, cáncer epitelial
El carcinoma de mama es una forma de cáncer que se origina en las células del tejido mamario.
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
a potentially fatal disease characterized by a rise in the number of white blood cells in one's body
leucemia
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
El linfoma es un tipo de cáncer que comienza en el sistema de defensa del cuerpo llamado sistema linfático.
a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage
sarcoma, cáncer de tejidos conectivos
Los síntomas del sarcoma pueden incluir dolor, hinchazón o un bulto en el área afectada.
an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems
tumor
a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, often characterized by abnormal vaginal bleeding
cáncer de endometrio, cáncer endometrial
El tratamiento más común para el cáncer de endometrio es la cirugía para extirpar el útero.
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
Las mamografías regulares ayudan a detectar el cáncer de mama temprano para mejores resultados en el tratamiento.
a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, often associated with underlying liver diseases
cáncer de hígado, carcinoma hepático
La detección temprana del cáncer de hígado es un desafío, y los síntomas pueden no aparecer hasta las etapas posteriores.
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
Los síntomas del cáncer de pulmón incluyen tos persistente, dificultad para respirar y dolor en el pecho.
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
El cáncer de páncreas es difícil de detectar temprano, y los síntomas pueden no aparecer hasta etapas posteriores.
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
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
El melanoma es un tipo de cáncer de piel que puede propagarse rápidamente y a menudo está relacionado con las quemaduras solares.
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
La extirpación quirúrgica es un método común para tratar 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
a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones
cáncer de testículo
Los síntomas del cáncer de testículo pueden incluir un bulto o hinchazón en el testículo, dolor o malestar.
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
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
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
a type of cancer characterized by hard, dense, and fibrous tissue formation
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
a type of cancer that originates in the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva
cáncer ginecológico
(of a tumor) not leading to cancer or spreading to other parts of the body
benigno, no canceroso
El escáner mostró una masa benigna sin signos de cáncer.
