Ciencia Médica - Operaciones y Procedimientos
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con operaciones y procedimientos, como "angioplastia", "bypass" y "injerto".
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a surgically created channel that diverts blood or another body fluid around an obstructed or damaged area
bypass
El cirujano creó un bypass alrededor de la arteria obstruida.
the surgical removal of the protecting loose skin of a male's penis
circuncisión
a medical procedure that involves widening narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically performed on arteries, to improve blood flow
angioplastia, plastia vascular
La angioplastia de la abuela ayudó a prevenir un ataque al corazón al desbloquear sus arterias obstruidas.
a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed
apendicectomía, extirpación del apéndice
La apendicectomía de Sarah fue un éxito, y ella estaba agradecida por el alivio que trajo.
a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the abdomen to redirect part of the colon for waste elimination
colostomía
El médico de Amy sugirió una colostomía para manejar sus problemas intestinales.
a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus
dilatación y curetaje
El legrado uterino a veces se realiza para diagnosticar afecciones uterinas.
a medical procedure to align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity, often used by transgender individuals
cirugía de afirmación de género, cirugía de confirmación de género
a procedure that creates new pathways for blood flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to improve heart muscle blood supply
cirugía de bypass coronario, bypass de arteria coronaria
a surgical procedure in which a woman's uterus is removed, often performed for medical reasons such as to treat certain health conditions
histerectomía, extirpación del útero
Después de años de problemas de salud, Mary decidió someterse a una histerectomía.
a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera to view and treat conditions inside the abdomen or pelvis
laparoscopia
Después de la laparoscopia, Mike volvió al trabajo antes de lo que esperaba.
a surgical procedure that involves making a larger cut in the abdomen to access and treat internal organs or address certain medical conditions
laparotomía, procedimiento quirúrgico abdominal
Susan se sometió a una laparotomía para abordar las complicaciones durante el parto.
a type of weight-loss surgery that that aims to help manage obesity by shrinking the size of someone's stomach so that they will eat less food
bypass gástrico
a surgical procedure by which a doctor replaces a missing or damaged tissue or bone with a healthy substitute
injerto
a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person's brain
lobotomía
a surgical procedure in which a small, localized mass or tumor, typically in the breast, is removed while preserving the surrounding tissue
tumorectomía, extirpación de un tumor localizado
La lumpectomía permitió a Lucy preservar la mayor parte de su tejido mamario.
a precise surgical technique that uses a microscope for intricate procedures on small structures
microcirugía, cirugía microscópica
La lesión en la mano de Tom requirió microcirugía para reparar los nervios delicados.
any type of surgery that requires making a large incision in the chest wall to make the heart easier for the surgeon to reach
cirugía a corazón abierto
a device or material inserted into the body, often for medical or technological purposes, such as a computer chip
implante
El implante almacena información médica para emergencias.
a surgical procedure to reconstruct or create a vagina, commonly used for gender affirmation or medical purposes
vaginoplastia, cirugía de reconstrucción vaginal
a surgical procedure to remove stones from the urinary tract
litotomía
En la litotomía, las piernas se posicionan para proporcionar una visibilidad óptima al cirujano.
a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebral bone, called the lamina, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves
laminectomía, extirpación de la lámina vertebral
La laminectomía proporcionó alivio al dolor ciático de David al abordar problemas espinales.
a surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebral lamina to relieve spinal nerve pressure or treat spinal conditions
hemilaminectomía
a surgical operation performed on the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord
neurocirugía
a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the tonsils, often performed to alleviate recurrent throat infections or breathing difficulties
amigdalectomía, extirpación de amígdalas
Sarah se sometió a una amigdalectomía para detener los dolores de garganta frecuentes.
a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck to provide a direct airway, often done to assist with breathing in cases of airway obstruction or respiratory problems
traqueotomía
La traqueotomía de Mark le permitió recibir oxígeno directamente a través del cuello.
a surgical operation for male sterilization or permanent contraception
vasectomía
a medical procedure involving the transplantation of organs from animals, usually pigs, to humans to address organ shortages
xenotrasplante, trasplante animal
Bob se sometió a un xenotrasplante para recibir un corazón de cerdo.
a surgical procedure to replace defective or damaged organs by transplanting or implanting artificial ones
cirugía de trasplantes
a minimally invasive procedure that uses an endoscope to treat sinus-related conditions by removing obstructions or enlarging sinus passages
cirugía endoscópica de senos paranasales
a medical procedure involving the movement of organs, tissues, or cells from one person to another to replace or repair damaged or failing body parts
trasplante
Mike se sometió a un trasplante de hígado para tratar su insuficiencia hepática.
a medical treatment that involves surgical procedures for conditions related to the jaw, face, and mouth
cirugía maxilofacial
a procedure to remove or destroy tissue, often used for treating tumors or cardiac rhythm issues
ablación
La ablación exitosa de Tim resolvió su problema de quiste renal.
a surgical procedure involving the removal of the breast tissue, often performed as a treatment for breast cancer or as a preventive measure
mastectomía
La decisión de someterse a una mastectomía suele basarse en consideraciones de salud individuales.
a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy radiation to precisely treat tumors or lesions without surgery
radiocirugía
a medical procedure that uses shock waves or lasers to break down kidney or urinary tract stones without surgery
litotricia, litotripsia
a specialized surgical technique that uses three-dimensional coordinates or imaging guidance to precisely target and treat specific areas of the body
cirugía estereotáctica, intervención estereotáctica
a strong blow to the chest over the heart used to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest or arrhythmias
golpe precordial, puñetazo precordial
a procedure that clears blockages in the Eustachian tube by using positive pressure to equalize ear pressure
politzerización, procedimiento de Politzer
blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure
hemofiltración, filtración de sangre
a medical procedure that provides temporary mechanical support to the heart and lungs by circulating and oxygenating blood outside of the body
oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea
a medical procedure that involves placing a tube into the trachea, or windpipe, to establish an open airway for breathing, often used in cases of respiratory distress or during anesthesia for surgery
intubación traqueal, intubación endotraqueal
a medical procedure that involves delivering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a person's bloodstream through a vein using a needle or catheter
terapia intravenosa, perfusión intravenosa
a medical procedure or method that makes a person or animal incapable of reproduction
esterilización
La decisión de Jane de esterilización proporcionó un método confiable de control de natalidad.
a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck
traqueostomía, traqueotomía
Las enfermeras monitorean los sitios de traqueostomía en busca de infecciones.
a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells
trasplante de médula ósea, injerto de médula ósea
El éxito del trasplante de médula ósea depende de encontrar un donante compatible, lo que a veces puede ser un proceso desafiante y prolongado.
a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease
estimulación cerebral profunda, neuroestimulación cerebral profunda
Para los pacientes con depresión severa y resistente al tratamiento, la estimulación cerebral profunda puede ofrecer una alternativa cuando otras terapias han fallado.
