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Ciencia Médica - Instrumentos y dispositivos médicos

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audiometer
[Sustantivo]

a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies

audiómetro, dispositivo de medición auditiva

audiómetro, dispositivo de medición auditiva

Ex: During my annual checkup , the audiologist used an audiometer to ensure my hearing was still good .
scanner
[Sustantivo]

‌a device used by doctors and physicians that produces an image of structures within the body on a computer screen

escáner, scanner

escáner, scanner

centrifuge
[Sustantivo]

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrífuga, centrifugadora

centrífuga, centrifugadora

Ex: Pharmaceutical labs use centrifuges to purify and separate different drug components .Los laboratorios farmacéuticos utilizan **centrífugas** para purificar y separar los diferentes componentes de los medicamentos.
defibrillator
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart

desfibrilador

desfibrilador

dispenser
[Sustantivo]

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

dispensador, distribuidor

dispensador, distribuidor

Ex: In the emergency room , a liquid dispenser aided the quick administration of necessary fluids .En la sala de emergencias, un **dispensador** de líquidos ayudó a la rápida administración de los fluidos necesarios.
endoscope
[Sustantivo]

a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ

endoscopio

endoscopio

ergometer
[Sustantivo]

a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise

ergómetro, dispositivo de medición del trabajo físico

ergómetro, dispositivo de medición del trabajo físico

Ex: Medical professionals use an ergometer for stress testing during health assessments .
intravenous pole
[Sustantivo]

a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients

poste intravenoso, soporte para suero

poste intravenoso, soporte para suero

otoscope
[Sustantivo]

a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups

otoscopio, instrumento para examinar el oído

otoscopio, instrumento para examinar el oído

Ex: During a checkup , an otoscope revealed a foreign object in the ear .
wheelchair
[Sustantivo]

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

silla de ruedas

silla de ruedas

Ex: His wheelchair got stuck on the uneven pavement .Su **silla de ruedas** se atascó en el pavimento desigual.
workstation
[Sustantivo]

a specialized area or station where healthcare professionals perform tasks such as patient monitoring, medication administration, or record-keeping

estación de trabajo, puesto de trabajo

estación de trabajo, puesto de trabajo

tongue depressor
[Sustantivo]

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

depresor lingual, bajalenguas

Ex: The pharmacist used a tongue depressor to apply medicine to the back of the throat .
thermometer
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

termómetro

termómetro

Ex: The chef used a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the caramel sauce as it cooked.El chef usó un **termómetro** de caramelo para monitorear la temperatura de la salsa de caramelo mientras se cocinaba.
stroboscope
[Sustantivo]

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

estroboscopio, dispositivo estroboscópico

Ex: Medical professionals rely on stroboscopes for vocal cord studies .
spirometer
[Sustantivo]

a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

espirómetro, dispositivo médico para medir el volumen de aire pulmonar

espirómetro, dispositivo médico para medir el volumen de aire pulmonar

Ex: The spirometer helped diagnose respiratory issues by analyzing air volume .
Wartenberg wheel
[Sustantivo]

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

rueda de Wartenberg, disco de Wartenberg

oximeter
[Sustantivo]

a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

oxímetro, pulsioxímetro

oxímetro, pulsioxímetro

Ex: The oximeter alarm alerts to drops in oxygen saturation.
autoclave
[Sustantivo]

a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam

autoclave, esterilizador de vapor

autoclave, esterilizador de vapor

Ex: The beauty salon used an autoclave for safe piercing equipment sterilization .
forceps
[Sustantivo]

an instrument used by physicians or scientists in medical operations for picking up, holding, and pulling things

fórceps

fórceps

scalpel
[Sustantivo]

a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery

bisturí, escalpelo

bisturí, escalpelo

ventilator
[Sustantivo]

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

respirador, ventilador

diathermy machine
[Sustantivo]

a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes

máquina de diatermia, aparato de diatermia

máquina de diatermia, aparato de diatermia

Ex: The diathermy machine proves to be a simple and effective non-invasive therapy .
sphygmomanometer
[Sustantivo]

a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings

esfigmomanómetro, tensiómetro

esfigmomanómetro, tensiómetro

Ex: Home blood pressure monitoring kits often include a sphygmomanometer.

a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display

esfigmomanómetro, medidor de presión arterial

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

analizador de composición corporal, dispositivo de análisis de composición corporal

Holter monitor
[Sustantivo]

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

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

unidad electroquirúrgica, dispositivo electroquirúrgico

x-ray illuminator
[Sustantivo]

a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals

negatoscopio, visor de radiografías

negatoscopio, visor de radiografías

ophthalmoscope
[Sustantivo]

a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions

oftalmoscopio

oftalmoscopio

Ex: The pediatrician used a child-friendly ophthalmoscope for my kid 's eyes .
smoke evacuator
[Sustantivo]

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

evacuador de humo, aspirador de humo quirúrgico

reflex hammer
[Sustantivo]

a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations

martillo de reflejos, martillo reflejo

martillo de reflejos, martillo reflejo

pacemaker
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate

marcapasos

marcapasos

probe
[Sustantivo]

a slender medical instrument with a blunt end used particularly for exploration of wounds or body cavities

sonda

sonda

speculum
[Sustantivo]

a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity

espéculo

espéculo

Ex: Patients undergoing a speculum examination are often advised to relax and breathe deeply to ease any discomfort during the procedure .A los pacientes que se someten a un examen con **espéculo** a menudo se les aconseja que se relajen y respiren profundamente para aliviar cualquier molestia durante el procedimiento.
stretcher
[Sustantivo]

an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead

camilla

camilla

EpiPen
[Sustantivo]

a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine

autoinyector de epinefrina, lápiz de epinefrina

autoinyector de epinefrina, lápiz de epinefrina

splint
[Sustantivo]

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

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

máquina de soporte vital

monitor
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that warns of trouble and continuously tracks the operation of a system

monitor

monitor

oxygen mask
[Sustantivo]

a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank

máscara de oxígeno, mascarilla de oxígeno

máscara de oxígeno, mascarilla de oxígeno

needle
[Sustantivo]

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

aguja

aguja

Ex: They developed a new type of needle that reduces pain during injections .Desarrollaron un nuevo tipo de **aguja** que reduce el dolor durante las inyecciones.
syringe
[Sustantivo]

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

jeringa

jeringa

scale
[Sustantivo]

a device used to weigh people or objects

báscula, pesa

báscula, pesa

Ex: The jeweler employed a precision scale to weigh precious metals and gemstones for crafting jewelry .El joyero empleó una **balanza** de precisión para pesar metales preciosos y piedras preciosas para la elaboración de joyas.
walker
[Sustantivo]

a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking

andador

andador

surgical scissors
[Sustantivo]

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

tijeras quirúrgicas, tijeras de cirugía

a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field

microscopio quirúrgico, microscopio operatorio

microscopio quirúrgico, microscopio operatorio

Ex: Microsurgery relies on an operating microscope for intricate procedures .
suture
[Sustantivo]

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

sutura

sutura

Ex: The athlete received several stitches as the sports medicine physician applied a suture to the deep cut on the knee .El atleta recibió varios puntos mientras el médico de medicina deportiva aplicaba una **sutura** al corte profundo en la rodilla.
needle holder
[Sustantivo]

a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures

portaagujas, pinza para agujas

portaagujas, pinza para agujas

retractor
[Sustantivo]

a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

retractor, separador

retractor, separador

Ex: The retractor gently held the tissue aside during the stitching .
restorative
[Sustantivo]

the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement

restaurador, reparador

restaurador, reparador

Ex: The orthopedic implant acted as a restorative for joint function.El implante ortopédico actuó como un **restaurador** para la función articular.
hearing aid
[Sustantivo]

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

audífono, aparato auditivo

stethoscope
[Sustantivo]

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

estetoscopio

estetoscopio

Ex: The veterinarian used a specialized stethoscope designed for animals to assess the health of the dog 's heart and lungs .El veterinario utilizó un **estetoscopio** especializado diseñado para animales para evaluar la salud del corazón y los pulmones del perro.
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