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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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amputation
amputation
[Sustantivo]

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputación

amputación

bypass
bypass
[Sustantivo]

a surgically created channel that diverts blood or another body fluid around an obstructed or damaged area

bypass

bypass

Ex: The liver bypass allowed toxins to be filtered more efficiently .
circumcision
circumcision
[Sustantivo]

the surgical removal of the protecting loose skin of a male's penis

circuncisión

circuncisión

angioplasty
angioplasty
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure that involves widening narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically performed on arteries, to improve blood flow

angioplastia, plastia vascular

angioplastia, plastia vascular

Ex: When Uncle Daniel couldn't breathe well, the doctor suggested angioplasty to clear his chest arteries.Cuando el tío Daniel no podía respirar bien, el médico sugirió una **angioplastia** para despejar las arterias de su pecho.
appendectomy
appendectomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed

apendicectomía, extirpación del apéndice

apendicectomía, extirpación del apéndice

Ex: In emergency cases , an appendectomy is often the recommended course of action for severe abdominal pain .En casos de emergencia, una **apendicectomía** suele ser el curso de acción recomendado para el dolor abdominal severo.
colostomy
colostomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the abdomen to redirect part of the colon for waste elimination

colostomía

colostomía

Ex: Learning about colostomy care helped Sarah support her friend during recovery .Aprender sobre el cuidado de la **colostomía** ayudó a Sarah a apoyar a su amiga durante la recuperación.
dilation and curettage

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

dilatación y curetaje

dilatación y curetaje

Ex: The procedure , dilation and curettage, is typically done under anesthesia in a hospital setting .El procedimiento, **dilatación y legrado**, se realiza típicamente bajo anestesia en un entorno hospitalario.
gender-affirming surgery

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

cirugía de afirmación de género, cirugía de confirmación de género

coronary artery bypass surgery

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

cirugía de bypass coronario, bypass de arteria coronaria

hysterectomy
hysterectomy
[Sustantivo]

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

histerectomía, extirpación del útero

Ex: Cindy had a hysterectomy to address a medical issue affecting her uterus .Cindy se sometió a una **histerectomía** para abordar un problema médico que afectaba su útero.
laparoscopy
laparoscopy
[Sustantivo]

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

laparoscopia

laparoscopia

Ex: The benefits of laparoscopy include less pain and a shorter hospital stay .Los beneficios de la **laparoscopia** incluyen menos dolor y una estancia hospitalaria más corta.
laparotomy
laparotomy
[Sustantivo]

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

laparotomía, procedimiento quirúrgico abdominal

Ex: The surgeon discussed the risks and benefits of laparotomy before the procedure .El cirujano discutió los riesgos y beneficios de la **laparotomía** antes del procedimiento.
gastric bypass
gastric bypass
[Sustantivo]

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

bypass gástrico

graft
graft
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure by which a doctor replaces a missing or damaged tissue or bone with a healthy substitute

injerto

injerto

lobotomy
lobotomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person's brain

lobotomía

lobotomía

lumpectomy
lumpectomy
[Sustantivo]

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

tumorectomía, extirpación de un tumor localizado

Ex: The surgeon explained the benefits and potential risks of lumpectomy before the procedure .El cirujano explicó los beneficios y los riesgos potenciales de la **lumpectomía** antes del procedimiento.
microsurgery
microsurgery
[Sustantivo]

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

microcirugía, cirugía microscópica

microcirugía, cirugía microscópica

Ex: During microsurgery, the doctor repaired a small tear in the patient 's artery .Durante la **microcirugía**, el médico reparó un pequeño desgarro en la arteria del paciente.
open-heart surgery
open-heart surgery
[Sustantivo]

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

cirugía a corazón abierto

implant
implant
[Sustantivo]

a device or material inserted into the body, often for medical or technological purposes, such as a computer chip

implante

implante

Ex: Computer chip implants are becoming more common in healthcare .Los **implantes** de chips informáticos son cada vez más comunes en la atención médica.
incision
incision
[Sustantivo]

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incisión

incisión

vaginoplasty
vaginoplasty
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure to reconstruct or create a vagina, commonly used for gender affirmation or medical purposes

vaginoplastia, cirugía de reconstrucción vaginal

vaginoplastia, cirugía de reconstrucción vaginal

lithotomy
lithotomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure to remove stones from the urinary tract

litotomía

litotomía

Ex: The lithotomy position aids in performing minimally invasive procedures in the pelvic area.La posición **lithotómica** ayuda a realizar procedimientos mínimamente invasivos en la zona pélvica.
laminectomy
laminectomy
[Sustantivo]

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

laminectomía, extirpación de la lámina vertebral

Ex: After laminectomy, Emily 's physical therapy focused on strengthening her back .Después de la **laminectomía**, la fisioterapia de Emily se centró en fortalecer su espalda.
hemilaminectomy
hemilaminectomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebral lamina to relieve spinal nerve pressure or treat spinal conditions

hemilaminectomía

hemilaminectomía

neurosurgery
neurosurgery
[Sustantivo]

a surgical operation performed on the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord

neurocirugía

neurocirugía

tonsillectomy
tonsillectomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the tonsils, often performed to alleviate recurrent throat infections or breathing difficulties

amigdalectomía, extirpación de amígdalas

amigdalectomía, extirpación de amígdalas

Ex: Mary 's tonsillectomy reduced the number of times she got sick .La **amigdalectomía** de Mary redujo la cantidad de veces que se enfermaba.
tracheotomy
tracheotomy
[Sustantivo]

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

traqueotomía

Ex: Emily 's doctor recommended a tracheotomy for her prolonged respiratory issues .El médico de Emily recomendó una **traqueotomía** por sus problemas respiratorios prolongados.
vasectomy
vasectomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical operation for male sterilization or permanent contraception

vasectomía

vasectomía

xenotransplant
xenotransplant
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure involving the transplantation of organs from animals, usually pigs, to humans to address organ shortages

xenotrasplante, trasplante animal

xenotrasplante, trasplante animal

Ex: Mike's xenotransplant surgery required close monitoring for any complications.La cirugía de **xenotrasplante** de Mike requirió un seguimiento estrecho para detectar cualquier complicación.
spare-part surgery
spare-part surgery
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure to replace defective or damaged organs by transplanting or implanting artificial ones

cirugía de trasplantes

cirugía de trasplantes

endoscopic sinus surgery

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

cirugía endoscópica de senos paranasales

transplantation
transplantation
[Sustantivo]

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

trasplante

Ex: The surgeon performed a corneal transplantation to restore vision in Jane 's eye .El cirujano realizó un **trasplante** de córnea para restaurar la visión en el ojo de Jane.
maxillofacial surgery

a medical treatment that involves surgical procedures for conditions related to the jaw, face, and mouth

cirugía maxilofacial

cirugía maxilofacial

ablation
ablation
[Sustantivo]

a procedure to remove or destroy tissue, often used for treating tumors or cardiac rhythm issues

ablación

ablación

Ex: Mark 's doctor recommended ablation to address his lung tumor .El médico de Mark recomendó la **ablación** para abordar su tumor pulmonar.
mastectomy
mastectomy
[Sustantivo]

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

mastectomía

mastectomía

Ex: Mark 's doctor recommended a mastectomy to prevent future health risks .El médico de Mark recomendó una **mastectomía** para prevenir riesgos futuros para la salud.
radiosurgery
radiosurgery
[Sustantivo]

a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy radiation to precisely treat tumors or lesions without surgery

radiocirugía

radiocirugía

lithotripsy
lithotripsy
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure that uses shock waves or lasers to break down kidney or urinary tract stones without surgery

litotricia, litotripsia

litotricia, litotripsia

stereotactic surgery

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

cirugía estereotáctica, intervención estereotáctica

precordial thump
precordial thump
[Sustantivo]

a strong blow to the chest over the heart used to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest or arrhythmias

golpe precordial, puñetazo precordial

golpe precordial, puñetazo precordial

politzerization
politzerization
[Sustantivo]

a procedure that clears blockages in the Eustachian tube by using positive pressure to equalize ear pressure

politzerización, procedimiento de Politzer

politzerización, procedimiento de Politzer

hemofiltration
hemofiltration
[Sustantivo]

blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure

hemofiltración, filtración de sangre

hemofiltración, filtración de sangre

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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

oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea

tracheal intubation

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

intubación traqueal, intubación endotraqueal

intravenous therapy

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

terapia intravenosa, perfusión intravenosa

sterilization
sterilization
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure or method that makes a person or animal incapable of reproduction

esterilización

esterilización

Ex: The veterinarian discussed the benefits and aftercare of sterilization for the pet owners .El veterinario discutió los beneficios y el cuidado posterior de la **esterilización** para los dueños de mascotas.
tracheostomy
tracheostomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck

traqueostomía, traqueotomía

traqueostomía, traqueotomía

Ex: Tracheostomies allow for easier secretion suctioning .Las **traqueotomías** permiten una succión más fácil de las secreciones.
bone marrow transplantation

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

trasplante de médula ósea, injerto de médula ósea

trasplante de médula ósea, injerto de médula ósea

Ex: Bone marrow transplantation has significantly improved the survival rates of patients with certain types of blood cancers and genetic disorders .El **trasplante de médula ósea** ha mejorado significativamente las tasas de supervivencia de pacientes con ciertos tipos de cánceres de la sangre y trastornos genéticos.
deep brain stimulation

a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease

estimulación cerebral profunda, neuroestimulación cerebral profunda

estimulación cerebral profunda, neuroestimulación cerebral profunda

Ex: During the deep brain stimulation procedure , the patient remained awake so the medical team could accurately target the regions of the brain causing the symptoms .Durante el procedimiento de **estimulación cerebral profunda**, el paciente permaneció despierto para que el equipo médico pudiera apuntar con precisión a las regiones del cerebro que causan los síntomas.
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