Ciencia Médica - Examen y diagnóstico

the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition

biopsia

a medical examination in which a small amount of blood is taken from a person to find out if they have any diseases or health conditions

análisis de sangre, examen de sangre

a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine

TAC

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

diagnóstico, diagnosis

an ultrasound test that shows a detailed image of the heart

ecocardiograma

a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to look at tissues and organs inside the chest, particularly the heart

ecocardiografía

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

a detailed medical examination in which a person is tested to find out any diseases or disorders

visita médica

a careful and complete physical assessment of a person's health

examen médico, revisión médica, reconocimiento médico

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

resonancia magnética

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

muestra

a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body

escáner

any systematic activity that attempts to identify the presence of a particular disease in a person's body

prueba

a medical procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is used to check the inside of the colon for health reasons

colonoscopia

a medical laboratory test used to measure amylase enzyme levels in blood or urine for diagnosing pancreatic conditions

prueba de amilasa, test de amilasa

a medical imaging technique that assesses tissue elasticity, aiding in the identification of abnormalities without invasive procedures

elastografía, técnica de elastografía

a medical procedure using a colposcope to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for cervical conditions or cancer screening

colposcopia

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

muestra, espécimen

a piece of solid waste evacuated from the bowels

deposición, heces

a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues

prueba médica, examen médico

the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus

ultrasonido

the recording or display of the electrical activity of someone's heart that is measured by an electrocardiograph

electrocardiograma

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayo X

a diagnostic method for assessing muscle and nerve function by recording their electrical activity

electromiografía

real-time X-ray imaging for diagnostics and interventions

fluoroscopia, imágenes fluoroscópicas

a procedure using a thin tube to examine the uterus visually

histeroscopia

a diagnostic imaging method using contrast dye to visualize spinal cord abnormalities

mielografía

a laboratory technique used to amplify DNA for various applications in medical diagnostics, genetic testing, and research

reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, PCR

a diagnostic tool that confirms if someone is pregnant by checking for a hormone called hCG

prueba de embarazo, test de embarazo

a medical test that evaluates vestibular disorders using eye movement recordings

videonistagmografía

a non-invasive assessment of visual acuity and eye health to detect potential vision problems or eye disorders

examen de la vista, evaluación visual

a health assessment by a professional to evaluate the body for abnormalities

examen físico, evaluación física

(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists

positivo

(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition

negativo

a test to assess the heart's function and performance during physical activity or stress

prueba de esfuerzo cardíaco, prueba de estrés cardíaco

a diagnostic examination that analyzes a person's fecal sample to assess digestive health and detect abnormalities or infections

prueba de heces, examen de heces

a neurodiagnostic technique that records brain electrical activity using scalp electrodes to assess function and detect abnormalities

electroencefalografía

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

autopsia

an X-ray for early detection of breast cancer and abnormalities

mamografía, radiografía de mama

an X-ray imaging technique used to screen and detect breast abnormalities, including early signs of cance

mamografía, radiografía mamaria

a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize body functions

PET (tomografía por emisión de positrones)

a diagnostic test used to assess the health and function of facial nerves by measuring their electrical signals

electroneuronografía

a diagnostic test used to evaluate the health and function of nerves by measuring their electrical signals

electronistagmografía

a test to measure eye muscle activity for assessing eye movement and health

electrooculografía, prueba de electrooculografía

test to measure retinal function and detect vision abnormalities

electrorretinografía, prueba de electrorretinografía

a medical procedure using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine internal organs

endoscopia

a procedure using a swallowed capsule with sensors to monitor the gastrointestinal tract

monitorización por cápsula endoluminal, seguimiento por cápsula endoluminal

a procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the stomach through the mouth

gastroscopia

a diagnostic procedure that involves examining the larynx with a laryngoscope to assess health and function

laringoscopia

an examination of the inside of the eye using a specialized instrument called an ophthalmoscope

oftalmoscopia, examen de la retina

a medical procedure using a thin, lighted tube to examine your lower bowel for growths or other problems

sigmoidoscopia

a diagnostic procedure that involves using contrast dye and X-ray imaging to assess the aorta's health and function

aortografía

a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and imaging to assess the health and function of the heart's ventricles

ventriculografía cardíaca, cardiografía ventricular

a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images for diagnostic purposes

ultrasonido, ecografía

a balance test that measures how well someone can maintain stability during changing sensory input, used to assess vestibular function and postural control

posturografía dinámica, evaluación postural dinámica

the examination and analysis of cells to diagnose diseases and detect abnormalities

citopatología, análisis citológico

any X-ray examination of the brain during which the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles is replaced by air or another gas that acts as a contrast medium

encefalografía

a test to assess middle ear function by measuring eardrum movement in response to air pressure changes

timpanometría

the process of obtaining images of the body's anatomy using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation

radiografía

the medical procedures and tests during pregnancy to detect potential fetal health issues

diagnóstico prenatal, prueba prenatal

a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing an individual's DNA to identify specific genetic mutations, variations, or abnormalities

prueba genética, análisis genético

a medical examination that employs imaging technologies to visualize and diagnose diseases within the body

radiología

a hands-on medical examination to assess the characteristics of underlying structures in the body

palpación, exploración por palpación

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

chequeo, revisión

a non-invasive technique that uses near-infrared light to study functional processes in biological tissues by measuring changes in tissue absorption and scattering

imagen óptica difusa, imaging óptico difuso

a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that measures the random motion of water molecules in tissues, providing information about the structural integrity and cellular organization of the examined tissue

imágenes ponderadas por difusión, imagen por difusión

a technique that measures the decay time of fluorescence emitted by fluorophores, providing information about molecular interactions, environmental conditions, and cellular processes in biological samples

imágenes de tiempo de vida de fluorescencia, imágenes de duración de fluorescencia

a substance used in medical imaging that enhances the visualization of specific tissues or processes, aiding in the accurate diagnosis and assessment of various medical conditions

agente de imagen, sustancia de imagen

the non-invasive visualization and tracking of biological processes or events using the emission of light by living organisms or their genetically modified components

imaginología de bioluminiscencia, imágenes de bioluminiscencia

a technique that involves the detection and monitoring of changes in intracellular calcium levels in living cells or organisms, providing insights into various physiological and biochemical processes

imágenes de calcio, imaging de calcio

a scientific technique that utilizes specialized instruments and optics to magnify and visualize objects or specimens at a microscopic level, enabling the study of detailed structures, cellular components, and biological processes

microscopía, técnica de microscopía

the visualization and analysis of molecular and cellular processes in living organisms for disease detection, molecular tracking, and therapeutic evaluation

imágenes moleculares, imaginología molecular

a gynecological screening test to find early signs of cancer in a woman's neck of the womb

prueba de Papanicolaou, citología cervical

a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate real-time images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow

imágenes de ultrasonido, ecografía