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Salud y Enfermedad - Disability

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con discapacidades como "dislexia", "discapacidad" y "epilepsia".

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blindness
[Sustantivo]

the condition or state of being completely or partially unable to see

ceguera

ceguera

Ex: The doctor explained that cataracts can lead to gradual blindness if left untreated .El médico explicó que las cataratas pueden llevar a una **ceguera** gradual si no se tratan.
locked-in syndrome
[Sustantivo]

a rare neurological condition in which a person is unable to move or speak, but retains full awareness and mental alertness

síndrome de enclaustramiento, síndrome de locked-in

síndrome de enclaustramiento, síndrome de locked-in

deafness
[Sustantivo]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

sordera

sordera

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .La detección temprana de la **sordera** es esencial para obtener mejores resultados.

a complex developmental disorder stigmatized by persistent challenges with social communication and interaction or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior

trastornos del espectro del autismo

trastornos del espectro del autismo

disability
[Sustantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

discapacidad

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .La **discapacidad** no debería impedir que alguien alcance sus metas.
amputation
[Sustantivo]

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputación

amputación

spina bifida
[Sustantivo]

a congenital condition where the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord and backbone, does not close properly during fetal development

espina bífida

espina bífida

Ex: With proper care and interventions , many individuals with spina bifida lead fulfilling and active lives .Con el cuidado y las intervenciones adecuadas, muchas personas con **espina bífida** llevan vidas plenas y activas.
cerebral palsy
[Sustantivo]

a neurological disorder affecting movement and coordination due to brain damage during pregnancy, childbirth, or early childhood

parálisis cerebral

parálisis cerebral

Ex: Early diagnosis improves outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy.El diagnóstico temprano mejora los resultados para las personas con **parálisis cerebral**.
epilepsy
[Sustantivo]

a central nervous system disorder that causes sudden, unprovoked, and recurrent seizures

epilepsia

epilepsia

echolalia
[Sustantivo]

meaningless repetition or echoing of vocalizations made by another person, as a result of mental disorder

ecolalia

ecolalia

aphantasia
[Sustantivo]

a condition where an individual lacks the ability to visualize or mentally create images in their mind's eye

afantasía, incapacidad para visualizar mentalmente

afantasía, incapacidad para visualizar mentalmente

dyslexia
[Sustantivo]

a specific neurobiological disorder marked by difficulty reading and spelling in individuals with otherwise unaffected intelligence

dislexia

dislexia

dwarfism
[Sustantivo]

a genetic condition resulting in shorter stature than average, often caused by a variety of genetic and medical factors

enanismo

enanismo

Ex: Adaptations and assistive devices can enhance independence for people with dwarfism.Las adaptaciones y los dispositivos de asistencia pueden mejorar la independencia de las personas con **enanismo**.

unable to hear properly

duro de oído

duro de oído

Ex: Public announcements are made with visual aids to assist those who hard of hearing.
impairment
[Sustantivo]

a state or condition in which a part of one's body or brain does not work properly

discapacidad, impedimento

discapacidad, impedimento

Ex: Her cognitive impairment made it difficult for her to process complex information .Su **deterioro** cognitivo hacía difícil para ella procesar información compleja.

a disorder that affects the ability to comprehend or process information, particularly when not associated with physical disability

trastorno de aprendizaje, discapacidad de aprendizaje

trastorno de aprendizaje, discapacidad de aprendizaje

paraplegia
[Sustantivo]

a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

paraplejía

paraplejía

Ex: She received physical therapy to manage her paraplegia and improve her mobility .Ella recibió terapia física para manejar su **paraplejia** y mejorar su movilidad.
quadriplegia
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which someone is paralyzed from neck down

tetraplejia, tetraplejía

tetraplejia, tetraplejía

longsightedness
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being incapable of clearly seeing objects that are near to one

hipermetropía, presbicia

hipermetropía, presbicia

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