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Ciencia Médica - Instalaciones de salud

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con instalaciones de salud, como "farmacia", "hospicio" y "sala de día".

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critical care unit
[Sustantivo]

a part of a hospital that provides round-the-clock care for patients with severe medical conditions

UCC

UCC

clinic
[Sustantivo]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

clínica

clínica

Ex: They opened a free clinic in the community to provide healthcare services to underserved populations .Abrieron una **clínica** gratuita en la comunidad para brindar servicios de salud a poblaciones desatendidas.
community hospital
[Sustantivo]

‌a small hospital that is accessible to the local community

hospital comunitario

hospital comunitario

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

dar de alta

dar de alta

Ex: The hospital 's goal is to ensure patients are discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections .El objetivo del hospital es asegurar que los pacientes sean **dados de alta** rápidamente para reducir el riesgo de infecciones adquiridas en el hospital.
dispensary
[Sustantivo]

a clinic that provides medicine and medical supplies

dispensario, farmacia

dispensario, farmacia

emergency room
[Sustantivo]

a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment

sala de emergencia

sala de emergencia

Ex: She called an ambulance when her husband collapsed at home and was taken to the nearest emergency room.Ella llamó a una ambulancia cuando su esposo se desplomó en casa y fue llevado a la **sala de emergencias** más cercana.
hospice
[Sustantivo]

a healthcare facility for people who are terminally ill, where their emotional and practical needs are met

hospital para enfermos terminales, tratamiento paliativo

hospital para enfermos terminales, tratamiento paliativo

care home
[Sustantivo]

a facility that provides residential care and support for individuals who need assistance with daily activities

residencia de ancianos, hogar de cuidado

residencia de ancianos, hogar de cuidado

Ex: She visits her mother every day at the care home.
field hospital
[Sustantivo]

a temporary medical facility used in emergencies or during conflicts to provide urgent healthcare services

hospital de campaña, hospital temporal

hospital de campaña, hospital temporal

Ex: In disasters or conflicts , nations may deploy field hospitals to provide humanitarian aid .
halfway house
[Sustantivo]

a transitional living facility where individuals who are recovering from addiction, mental illness, or other challenging situations can reside temporarily as they transition back into the community

casa de transición, centro de reinserción

casa de transición, centro de reinserción

institution
[Sustantivo]

a facility that cares for individuals with mental health disorders or disabilities

institución, establecimiento

institución, establecimiento

Ex: Institutions play a vital role in assisting individuals on their journey toward mental health recovery .

a medical facility focused on diagnosing and treating severe mental health disorders

hospital psiquiátrico, centro psiquiátrico

hospital psiquiátrico, centro psiquiátrico

Ex: Residents in a psychiatric hospital may participate in art and recreational therapies .
teaching hospital
[Sustantivo]

a medical facility that provides clinical education and training to healthcare professionals while also offering patient care services

hospital universitario, centro hospitalario docente

hospital universitario, centro hospitalario docente

day room
[Sustantivo]

a communal space in a residential or healthcare facility for relaxation and socialization during the day

sala de día, espacio común de relajación

sala de día, espacio común de relajación

a hospital unit that provides extra care and attention to patients who are not critically ill but still need more support than a regular hospital ward can provide

unidad de alta dependencia, unidad de cuidados intermedios

unidad de alta dependencia, unidad de cuidados intermedios

housekeeping
[Sustantivo]

the department tasked with cleaning rooms, etc. in a hotel, hospital, etc.

servicio de limpieza

servicio de limpieza

operating room
[Sustantivo]

a sterile space in a hospital where surgeries are performed using specialized equipment

sala de operaciones, quirófano

sala de operaciones, quirófano

Ex: Operating rooms are a critical part of hospitals , facilitating various medical procedures to help patients .
padded cell
[Sustantivo]

a specialized room in a mental health or correctional facility that is lined with padded walls and flooring to prevent self-harm or injury to the occupant

celda acolchonada, habitación acolchada

celda acolchonada, habitación acolchada

pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: They visited the pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication .Visitaron la **farmacia** para recibir consejos sobre cómo manejar una condición crónica con medicación.
sickroom
[Sustantivo]

a designated space for unwell individuals to rest and receive care

habitación de enfermo, enfermería

habitación de enfermo, enfermería

Ex: In the sickroom, a chair is placed for visitors to sit and chat with the recovering person .
surgery
[Sustantivo]

a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice

consultorio médico, clínica

consultorio médico, clínica

Ex: The surgery was open on Saturdays for urgent care .La **cirugía** estaba abierta los sábados para atención urgente.

a treatment unit in a hospital that provides continuous monitoring and intensive care for the critically ill or injured

UCI

UCI

labor room
[Sustantivo]

the room in the hospital where a woman in labor stays before going to the delivery room

sala de partos, sala de dilatación

sala de partos, sala de dilatación

delivery room
[Sustantivo]

a designated facility where pregnant individuals give birth, typically located in a hospital or birth center, with the support of medical professionals and equipment

sala de partos, sala de parto

sala de partos, sala de parto

infirmary
[Sustantivo]

a facility within an institution, such as a school or hospital, where medical treatment and care are provided to patients who are ill or injured

hospital, clínica, enfermería

hospital, clínica, enfermería

Ex: Sarah volunteered at the local infirmary every weekend , assisting the nurses with basic tasks .Sarah se ofrecía como voluntaria en la **enfermería** local todos los fines de semana, ayudando a las enfermeras con tareas básicas.
maternity ward
[Sustantivo]

a hospital department that provides care for pregnant women and newborn infants

sala de maternidad, maternidad

sala de maternidad, maternidad

mortuary
[Sustantivo]

a building or a room, often in a hospital, where dead bodies are temporarily kept before burial or cremation

depósito de cadáveres

depósito de cadáveres

recovery room
[Sustantivo]

a specialized area where patients are monitored and cared for after surgery until they regain consciousness and stability

sala de recuperación

sala de recuperación

Ex: Patients in the recovery room receive necessary medications and pain relief .Los pacientes en la **sala de recuperación** reciben los medicamentos necesarios y alivio para el dolor.
sanitarium
[Sustantivo]

an establishment or facility that treats people who have a chronic illness

sanatorio

sanatorio

Ex: The historic sanitarium was known for its innovative treatments in the early 20th century .El **sanatorio** histórico era conocido por sus tratamientos innovadores a principios del siglo XX.
detox
[Sustantivo]

a hospital area or clinic specifically designed to treat individuals who are undergoing detoxification from drugs, alcohol, or other substances

desintoxicación, centro de desintoxicación

desintoxicación, centro de desintoxicación

Ex: They transferred him from the emergency room to the detox for further care .Lo trasladaron de la sala de emergencias al **desintoxicación** para recibir más atención.
ENT department
[Sustantivo]

a hospital unit specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

departamento de ORL, servicio de ORL

departamento de ORL, servicio de ORL

Ex: As a nurse in the ENT department, I assist with procedures such as ear tube placements and tonsillectomies to improve patients ' quality of life .Como enfermera en el **departamento de ORL**, ayudo en procedimientos como la colocación de tubos en los oídos y las amigdalectomías para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes.
unit
[Sustantivo]

a department, especially in a hospital, that provides a particular type of care or treatment

unidad

unidad

hospital
[Sustantivo]

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

hospital

hospital

Ex: We saw a newborn baby in the maternity ward of the hospital.Vimos a un recién nacido en la sala de maternidad del **hospital**.
cardiac care unit
[Sustantivo]

a part of a hospital that provides specialized care for patients with heart conditions

UCC

UCC

ward
[Sustantivo]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

sala

sala

Ex: The hospital ’s emergency ward is equipped to handle urgent and critical cases .La **sala** de emergencias del hospital está equipada para manejar casos urgentes y críticos.
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