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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
critical care unit
[Sustantivo]

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

UCC

UCC

clinic
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: He attends physical therapy sessions at the sports clinic to rehabilitate his knee injury. 

Asiste a sesiones de fisioterapia en la clínica deportiva para rehabilitar su lesión de rodilla.

community hospital
community hospital
[Sustantivo]

‌a small hospital that is accessible to the local community

hospital comunitario

hospital comunitario

to discharge

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: After a week of observation, the doctor deemed the patient well enough to be discharged from the hospital. 

Después de una semana de observación, el médico consideró que el paciente estaba lo suficientemente bien como para ser dado de alta del hospital.

dispensary
dispensary
[Sustantivo]

a clinic that provides medicine and medical supplies

dispensario, farmacia

dispensario, farmacia

emergency room
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: The hospital's emergency room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to treat urgent medical conditions. 

La sala de emergencias del hospital está abierta las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana, para tratar afecciones médicas urgentes.

hospice
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
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: He has been living in a care home for several years due to his chronic condition. 

Ha estado viviendo en una residencia de ancianos durante varios años debido a su condición crónica.

field hospital
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 war zones, a field hospital provides immediate care for injured soldiers. 

En las zonas de guerra, un hospital de campaña brinda atención inmediata a los soldados heridos.

halfway house
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
institution
[Sustantivo]

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

institución, establecimiento

institución, establecimiento

Ex: In an institution, residents may participate in group activities and social events. 

En una institución, los residentes pueden participar en actividades grupales y eventos sociales.

psychiatric hospital

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

hospital psiquiátrico, centro psiquiátrico

hospital psiquiátrico, centro psiquiátrico

Ex: Individuals in a psychiatric hospital may have personalized treatment plans. 

Los individuos en un hospital psiquiátrico pueden tener planes de tratamiento personalizados.

teaching hospital
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
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

high dependency unit

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
housekeeping
[Sustantivo]

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

servicio de limpieza

servicio de limpieza

operating room
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: Before surgery, patients are moved onto the bed in the operating room. 

Antes de la cirugía, los pacientes son trasladados a la cama en el quirófano.

padded cell
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
pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations. 

La farmacia local ofrece servicios de vacunación y consultas de salud.

sickroom
sickroom
[Sustantivo]

a designated space for unwell individuals to rest and receive care

habitación de enfermo, enfermería

habitación de enfermo, enfermería

Ex: The sick person rests in the quiet sickroom to recover. 

La persona enferma descansa en la sala de enfermos tranquila para recuperarse.

surgery
surgery
[Sustantivo]

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

consultorio médico, clínica

consultorio médico, clínica

Ex: His surgery offers a wide range of medical treatments and consultations. 

Su consultorio médico ofrece una amplia gama de tratamientos médicos y consultas.

intensive care unit

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

UCI

UCI

labor room
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
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
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: The old infirmary building, once buzzing with activity, had been converted into a modern health center. 

El antiguo edificio de la enfermería, que antes bullía de actividad, se había convertido en un centro de salud moderno.

maternity ward
maternity ward
[Sustantivo]

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

sala de maternidad, maternidad

sala de maternidad, maternidad

mortuary
mortuary
[Sustantivo]

a place where dead bodies are kept temporarily before burial or cremation

depósito de cadáveres

depósito de cadáveres

Ex: The mortuary staff prepared the deceased for the funeral. 

El personal de la morgue preparó al fallecido para el funeral.

recovery room
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: Nurses in the recovery room offer reassurance and answer any post-surgery questions. 

Las enfermeras en la sala de recuperación ofrecen tranquilidad y responden a cualquier pregunta postoperatoria.

sanitarium
sanitarium
[Sustantivo]

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

sanatorio

sanatorio

Ex: After her diagnosis, she spent several months at a sanitarium focusing on rehabilitation. 

Después de su diagnóstico, pasó varios meses en un sanatorio centrándose en la rehabilitación.

detox
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: The hospital's detox specializes in helping patients recover from substance abuse. 

El desintoxicación del hospital se especializa en ayudar a los pacientes a recuperarse del abuso de sustancias.

ENT department
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: Patients experiencing frequent ear infections are often referred to the ENT department for evaluation and treatment. 

Los pacientes que experimentan infecciones frecuentes del oído a menudo son remitidos al departamento de ORL para evaluación y tratamiento.

unit
unit
[Sustantivo]

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

unidad

unidad

hospital
hospital
[Sustantivo]

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

hospital

hospital

Ex: They work as nurses at the hospital, taking care of patients' needs. 

Trabajan como enfermeros en el hospital, atendiendo las necesidades de los pacientes.

cardiac care unit
cardiac care unit
[Sustantivo]

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

UCC

UCC

ward
ward
[Sustantivo]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

sala

sala

Ex: The elderly patients were moved to a different ward designed for their specific care needs. 

Los pacientes mayores fueron trasladados a una sala diferente diseñada para sus necesidades de atención específicas.

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