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Ciencia Médica - Examen y Diagnóstico

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el examen y diagnóstico, como "ultrasonido", "endoscopia" y "biopsia".

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biopsy
biopsy
[Sustantivo]

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

biopsia

biopsia

Ex: The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine whether the lump was cancerous. 
blood test
blood test
[Sustantivo]

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

análisis de sangre, examen de sangre

Ex: The doctor ordered a blood test to check for anemia. 
CT scan
CT scan
[Sustantivo]

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

TAC

diagnosis
diagnosis
[Sustantivo]

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

diagnóstico, diagnosis

diagnóstico, diagnosis

Ex: The doctor provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the test results. 
echocardiogram
echocardiogram
[Sustantivo]

an ultrasound test that shows a detailed image of the heart

ecocardiograma

ecocardiograma

echocardiography
echocardiography
[Sustantivo]

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

ecocardiografía

ecocardiografía

examination
examination
[Sustantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

examen

Ex: The mechanic's examination of the engine revealed several problems. 
health check
health check
[Sustantivo]

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

visita médica

visita médica

medical
medical
[Sustantivo]

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

examen médico, revisión médica, reconocimiento médico

examen médico, revisión médica, reconocimiento médico

magnetic resonance imaging

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

resonancia magnética

resonancia magnética

prognosis
prognosis
[Sustantivo]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment. 
sample
sample
[Sustantivo]

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

muestra

muestra

Ex: The lab technician collected a blood sample for analysis. 
scan
scan
[Sustantivo]

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

escáner

Ex: The doctor ordered a scan to get a clear image of the patient's lungs. 
screen
screen
[Sustantivo]

a systematic procedure used to detect the presence of a disease or condition in an individual or population

prueba

prueba

Ex: A blood screen showed elevated cholesterol levels. 
colonoscopy
colonoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

colonoscopia

colonoscopia

Ex: The doctor recommended a colonoscopy for me. 
amylase test
amylase test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba de amilasa, análisis de amilasa

prueba de amilasa, análisis de amilasa

Ex: The doctor ordered an amylase test to assess pancreatic function in a patient with suspected pancreatitis. 
elastography
elastography
[Sustantivo]

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

elastografía, técnica de imagen médica que evalúa la elasticidad del tejido

elastografía, técnica de imagen médica que evalúa la elasticidad del tejido

colposcopy
colposcopy
[Sustantivo]

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

colposcopia, examen colposcópico

colposcopia, examen colposcópico

specimen
specimen
[Sustantivo]

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

muestra, espécimen

muestra, espécimen

Ex: The nurse collected a urine specimen from the patient for laboratory analysis. 
stool
stool
[Sustantivo]

a piece of solid waste evacuated from the bowels

deposición, heces

deposición, heces

test
test
[Sustantivo]

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

examen médico, prueba médica

examen médico, prueba médica

Ex: The doctor scheduled a blood test to check for any infections. 
ultrasound
ultrasound
[Sustantivo]

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

ultrasonido

ultrasonido

electrocardiogram
electrocardiogram
[Sustantivo]

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

electrocardiograma, ECG

electrocardiograma, ECG

Ex: The doctor recommended an ECG to check his heart’s health. 
X-ray
X-ray
[Sustantivo]

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

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm. 
electromyography
electromyography
[Sustantivo]

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

electromiografía, miografía eléctrica

electromiografía, miografía eléctrica

Ex: I underwent electromyography to check my muscle health. 
fluoroscopy
fluoroscopy
[Sustantivo]

real-time X-ray imaging for diagnostics and interventions

fluoroscopia, radiología intervencionista

fluoroscopia, radiología intervencionista

Ex: Fluoroscopy aids in visualizing internal structures during medical procedures. 
hysteroscopy
hysteroscopy
[Sustantivo]

a procedure using a thin tube to examine the uterus visually

histeroscopia, examen histeroscópico

histeroscopia, examen histeroscópico

Ex: I underwent a hysteroscopy to identify and address potential issues in my uterus. 
myelography
myelography
[Sustantivo]

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

mielografía, radiografía de la médula espinal

mielografía, radiografía de la médula espinal

Ex: Healthcare professionals use myelography to visualize structures around the spine. 
polymerase chain reaction

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

reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, amplificación en cadena de la polimerasa

reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, amplificación en cadena de la polimerasa

pregnancy test
pregnancy test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba de embarazo, test de embarazo

prueba de embarazo, test de embarazo

Ex: Pregnancy tests are widely available and accessible in pharmacies. 
videonystagmography

a medical test that evaluates vestibular disorders using eye movement recordings

videonistagmografía, prueba de videonistagmografía

videonistagmografía, prueba de videonistagmografía

vision screening
vision screening
[Sustantivo]

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

cribado visual, examen de la vista

cribado visual, examen de la vista

physical examination

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

examen físico, chequeo médico

examen físico, chequeo médico

positive
positive
[Adjetivo]

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

positivo

positivo

Ex: The positive result of the pregnancy test confirmed her suspicions. 
negative
negative
[Adjetivo]

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

negativo

negativo

Ex: The doctor informed her that the blood test came back negative for any signs of infection. 
cardiac stress test

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

prueba de esfuerzo cardíaco

prueba de esfuerzo cardíaco

stool test
stool test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba de heces, análisis de heces

prueba de heces, análisis de heces

Ex: Results from stool tests inform effective treatment strategies. 
electroencephalography

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

electroencefalografía, EEG

electroencefalografía, EEG

Ex: Electroencephalography monitors brain activity through electrodes on the scalp. 
autopsy
autopsy
[Sustantivo]

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

autopsia

autopsia

Ex: Autopsies are crucial for investigating and determining the cause of death. 
mammogram
mammogram
[Sustantivo]

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

mamografía, radiografía de mama

mamografía, radiografía de mama

Ex: Mammograms are crucial for early detection of breast abnormalities. 
mammography
mammography
[Sustantivo]

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

mamografía, radiografía mamaria

mamografía, radiografía mamaria

Ex: Mammography is a standard screening tool for breast health. 
PET scan
PET scan
[Sustantivo]

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

tomografía por emisión de positrones, TEP

tomografía por emisión de positrones, TEP

electroneuronography

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

electroneuronografía, electroneurografía

electroneuronografía, electroneurografía

electronystagmography

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

electronistagmografía, electronistagmografía

electronistagmografía, electronistagmografía

electrooculography
electrooculography
[Sustantivo]

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

electrooculografía, electro-oculografía

electrooculografía, electro-oculografía

electroretinography

test to measure retinal function and detect vision abnormalities

electrorretinografía, prueba para medir la función retinal

electrorretinografía, prueba para medir la función retinal

endoscopy
endoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

endoscopia

endoscopia

Ex: Endoscopy is a minimally invasive method for examining various parts of the body. 
endoluminal capsule monitoring

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

monitoreo con cápsula endoluminal, seguimiento con cápsula endoluminal

monitoreo con cápsula endoluminal, seguimiento con cápsula endoluminal

gastroscopy
gastroscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

gastroscopia, endoscopia gástrica

gastroscopia, endoscopia gástrica

Ex: Gastroscopy is commonly employed to visually assess the stomach's interior. 
laryngoscopy
laryngoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

laringoscopia, examen de la laringe

laringoscopia, examen de la laringe

ophthalmoscopy
ophthalmoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

oftalmoscopia, examen oftalmoscópico

oftalmoscopia, examen oftalmoscópico

Ex: Ophthalmoscopy is a standard procedure for eye examinations. 
sigmoidoscopy
sigmoidoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

sigmoidoscopia, examen sigmoideo

sigmoidoscopia, examen sigmoideo

Ex: I had a sigmoidoscopy to investigate and address my lower digestive health concerns. 
aortography
aortography
[Sustantivo]

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

aortografía, radiografía de la aorta

aortografía, radiografía de la aorta

cardiac ventriculography

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

ventriculografía cardíaca, cardiografía ventricular

ventriculografía cardíaca, cardiografía ventricular

ultrasonography
ultrasonography
[Sustantivo]

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

ecografía, ultrasonografía

ecografía, ultrasonografía

Ex: My annual checkup used ultrasonography to assess my liver health. 
dynamic posturography

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, prueba posturográfica dinámica

posturografía dinámica, prueba posturográfica dinámica

cytopathology
cytopathology
[Sustantivo]

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

citopatología, examen citológico

citopatología, examen citológico

encephalography
encephalography
[Sustantivo]

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

encefalografía

tympanometry
tympanometry
[Sustantivo]

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

timpanometría, prueba de timpanometría

timpanometría, prueba de timpanometría

radiography
radiography
[Sustantivo]

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

radiografía

radiografía

prenatal diagnosis
prenatal diagnosis
[Sustantivo]

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

diagnóstico prenatal, diagnóstico antenatal

diagnóstico prenatal, diagnóstico antenatal

Ex: Healthcare professionals use various tests for accurate prenatal diagnosis. 
genetic testing
genetic testing
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba genética, análisis genético

prueba genética, análisis genético

radiology
radiology
[Sustantivo]

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

radiología

radiología

Ex: Healthcare professionals use radiology for visualizing internal structures and detecting abnormalities. 
palpation
palpation
[Sustantivo]

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

palpación, examen por palpación

palpación, examen por palpación

Ex: Palpation is commonly used by healthcare professionals to assess tissues and organs. 
checkup
checkup
[Sustantivo]

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

chequeo, revisión

chequeo, revisión

Ex: She scheduled her annual checkup to ensure she was in good health. 
diffuse optical imaging

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, tomografía óptica difusa

imagen óptica difusa, tomografía óptica difusa

diffusion-weighted imaging

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

imagen de difusión, imagen ponderada por difusión

imagen de difusión, imagen ponderada por difusión

fluorescence lifetime imaging

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

imagen por tiempo de vida de fluorescencia, visualización del tiempo de vida de fluorescencia

imagen por tiempo de vida de fluorescencia, visualización del tiempo de vida de fluorescencia

imaging agent
imaging agent
[Sustantivo]

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, medio de contraste

agente de imagen, medio de contraste

bioluminescence imaging

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

imagen por bioluminiscencia, visualización por bioluminiscencia

imagen por bioluminiscencia, visualización por bioluminiscencia

calcium imaging
calcium imaging
[Sustantivo]

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

imagen de calcio, visualización de calcio

imagen de calcio, visualización de calcio

microscopy
microscopy
[Sustantivo]

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 microscópica

microscopía, técnica microscópica

molecular imaging
molecular imaging
[Sustantivo]

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

imagen molecular, visualización molecular

imagen molecular, visualización molecular

Pap test
Pap test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba de Papanicolaou, frotis vaginal

prueba de Papanicolaou, frotis vaginal

Ex: Having Pap smears regularly is a responsible step in women's healthcare. 
ultrasound imaging
ultrasound imaging
[Sustantivo]

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

imagen por ultrasonido, ecografía

imagen por ultrasonido, ecografía

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