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Ciencia Médica - Tipos de medicina
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los diferentes tipos de medicamentos, como "antídoto", "emético" y "analgésico".
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a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison
antídoto
inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses
antiviral
(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus
antiviral
a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction
anfetamina, anfetamina como estimulante
a pain-relieving medication
analgésico, calmante
a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach
antiácido, medicamento antiácido
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood
anticoagulante, sustancia anticoagulante
the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling
antiinflamatorio, medicamento antiinflamatorio
a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline
betabloqueador, beta bloqueador
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily
descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante
a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function
depresor, sustancia depresora
a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach
emético, emedicamento
a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion
expectorante, mucolítico
a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception
medicamento de fertilidad, fármaco de fertilidad
the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties
medicina herbal, fitoterapia
a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects
bala mágica, cura milagrosa
a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies
multivitamínico, suplemento de multivitaminas
over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety
medicina patentada, medicamento de patente
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions
pesario, dispositivo vaginal
a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks
medicamento con receta, fármaco bajo prescripción
a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition
profiláctico, protéctico
a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation
purgante, laxante
a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity
relajante, relajante muscular
a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia
somnífero, pastilla para dormir
a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
estatinas, medicación para el colesterol
a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication
supositorio, supositorio médico
a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite
supresor, inhibidor
(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties
tintura, extracto
a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases
vacuna
a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures
anestésico local, anestesia local
a medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing
medicamento para la tos, antitusivo
a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug
farmacéutico, sustancia farmacéutica
a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep
