Ciencia Médica - Instrumentos y dispositivos médicos
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con instrumentos y dispositivos médicos, como "aguja", "sonda" y "férula".
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a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies
audiómetro, dispositivo de medición auditiva
La enfermera escolar utilizó un audiómetro para las evaluaciones auditivas de los estudiantes.
a medical device that produces images of structures inside the body
escáner, scanner
Los escáneres ayudan a detectar tumores y otras anomalías.
a device that spins samples to separate components based on density
centrífuga, centrifugadora
Los procesos industriales emplean centrífugas para separar líquidos y sólidos en diversas sustancias.
a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart
desfibrilador
a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings
dispensador, distribuidor
La consulta dental tenía un dispensador de enjuague bucal para uso de los pacientes.
a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ
endoscopio
a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise
ergómetro, dispositivo de medición del trabajo físico
El ergómetro de la cinta de correr en la clínica evaluó mi nivel de condición física para un chequeo de salud.
a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients
poste intravenoso, soporte para suero
a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups
otoscopio, instrumento para examinar el oído
La enfermera escolar examinó en busca de problemas de oído con un otoscopio durante los chequeos.
a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons
silla de ruedas
El personal del aeropuerto lo ayudó a abordar el avión con su silla de ruedas.
a designated setup or area equipped for professional tasks in healthcare, such as monitoring patients, dispensing medication, or maintaining records
puesto de trabajo, estación de trabajo
La estación de trabajo incluye monitores para signos vitales y terminales de entrada de datos.
a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination
depresor lingual, bajalenguas
La enfermera escolar agarró un depresor lingual para una revisión rápida de la garganta.
a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature
termómetro
El meteorólogo usó un termómetro para medir la temperatura del aire fuera de la estación meteorológica.
a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis
estroboscopio, dispositivo estroboscópico
Los profesionales médicos dependen del estroboscopio para los estudios de las cuerdas vocales.
a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing
espirómetro, dispositivo médico para medir el volumen de aire pulmonar
Un espirómetro es una herramienta estándar para evaluar la salud pulmonar en los exámenes médicos.
a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology
rueda de Wartenberg, disco de Wartenberg
a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively
oxímetro, pulsioxímetro
La lectura del oxímetro mostró una oxigenación sanguínea normal durante el chequeo.
a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam
autoclave, esterilizador de vapor
Los hospitales dependen de los autoclaves para la esterilización de los suministros médicos.
a medical tool shaped like tongs used to help guide a baby out of the birth canal during delivery
fórceps
A veces se necesitan fórceps si el bebé está en una posición complicada.
a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery
bisturí, escalpelo
a piece of medical equipment that facilitates breathing by sending air in and out of the lungs to assist patients in cases of respiratory failure
respirador, ventilador
a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes
máquina de diatermia, aparato de diatermia
En terapia física, las articulaciones reciben atención dirigida a través de la máquina de diatermia.
a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings
esfigmomanómetro, tensiómetro
Los médicos utilizan un esfigmomanómetro para los chequeos de salud de rutina.
a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display
esfigmomanómetro, medidor de presión arterial
a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment
analizador de composición corporal, dispositivo de análisis de composición corporal
a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities
monitor Holter, dispositivo de monitorización Holter
a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy
unidad electroquirúrgica, dispositivo electroquirúrgico
a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals
negatoscopio, visor de radiografías
a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions
oftalmoscopio
El oftalmólogo usó un oftalmoscopio para revisar mis retinas.
a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field
evacuador de humo, aspirador de humo quirúrgico
a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations
martillo de reflejos, martillo reflejo
an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate
marcapasos
a flexible surgical instrument with a blunt tip for exploring wounds or body cavities
sonda
Los cirujanos suelen usar una sonda para medir la profundidad del tejido.
a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity
espéculo
El espéculo fue lubricado antes de la inserción para minimizar las molestias y facilitar una entrada suave.
an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead
camilla
a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine
autoinyector de epinefrina, lápiz de epinefrina
an immobilizing device, such as a cast or brace, that protects a broken or injured part of the body during therapy or recovery period
tablilla, férula
a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own
máquina de soporte vital
electronic equipment that continuously tracks the operation of a system and alerts to potential problems
monitor
Los monitores industriales aseguran que la maquinaria funcione de manera segura.
a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank
máscara de oxígeno, mascarilla de oxígeno
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
aguja
El acupunturista insertó una pequeña aguja para aliviar su dolor de espalda.
a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids
jeringa
a device used to weigh people or objects
báscula, pesa
El consultorio del médico tenía una báscula digital para medir con precisión el peso de los pacientes durante los chequeos.
a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking
andador
specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes
tijeras quirúrgicas, tijeras de cirugía
a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field
microscopio quirúrgico, microscopio operatorio
Los procedimientos dentales a menudo requieren el uso de un microscopio quirúrgico.
a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision
sutura, punto de sutura
El cirujano retiró las suturas después de que la herida sanó.
a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures
portaagujas, pinza para agujas
a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures
retractor, separador
Un retractor ayudó al cirujano a ver claramente los órganos subyacentes.
the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement
restaurador, reparador
Los audífonos son restauradores comunes para la pérdida auditiva.
a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear and is specifically designed to amplify inaudible sounds to help a person with hearing loss
audífono, aparato auditivo
a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing
estetoscopio
El cardiólogo confió en el estetoscopio para detectar murmullos e irregularidades en el ritmo cardíaco del paciente.
