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 surgical procedure in which a surgeon creates a new pathway for the transport of substances in the body

bypass
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
a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed

apendicectomía, extirpación del apéndice
a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the abdomen to redirect part of the colon for waste elimination

colostomía
a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus

dilatación y curetaje
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
a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera to view and treat conditions inside the abdomen or pelvis

laparoscopia
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
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
a precise surgical technique that uses a microscope for intricate procedures on small structures

microcirugía, cirugía microscópica
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
a surgical procedure involving the removal of the breast tissue, often performed as a treatment for breast cancer or as a preventive measure

mastectomía
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
a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck

traqueostomía, traqueotomía
a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells

trasplante de médula ósea, injerto de médula ósea
a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease

estimulación cerebral profunda, neuroestimulación cerebral profunda
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