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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - El Cuerpo Humano

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el cuerpo humano, como "hormone", "forehead", "calf", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
adrenaline
adrenaline
[Sustantivo]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalina

adrenalina

Ex: The adrenaline surge during the roller coaster ride left her breathless and exhilarated. 
hormone
hormone
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona

hormona

Ex: Thyroid hormones regulate energy use and body temperature. 

Las hormonas tiroideas regulan el uso de energía y la temperatura corporal.

anatomy
anatomy
[Sustantivo]

the human body

anatomía

anatomía

Ex: The textbook provided detailed diagrams of anatomy for students to learn from. 

El libro de texto proporcionó diagramas detallados de anatomía para que los estudiantes aprendieran.

appendix
appendix
[Sustantivo]

a small, narrow tube attached to the beginning of the large intestine

apéndice

apéndice

Ex: Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. 
armpit
armpit
[Sustantivo]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

axila, sobaco

axila, sobaco

Ex: The doctor examined the swollen lymph nodes in the patient's armpit to assess their health. 

El médico examinó los ganglios linfáticos inflamados en la axila del paciente para evaluar su salud.

artery
artery
[Sustantivo]

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

arteria

arteria

Ex: The largest artery in the body is the aorta, which originates from the left ventricle of the heart and distributes blood to the rest of the body. 

La arteria más grande del cuerpo es la aorta, que se origina en el ventrículo izquierdo del corazón y distribuye sangre al resto del cuerpo.

biceps
biceps
[Sustantivo]

the large muscle at the front of the upper part of the arm, which flexes the forearm

bíceps

bíceps

Ex: Tendons connect the biceps muscle to the bones of the forearm. 

Los tendones conectan el músculo bíceps con los huesos del antebrazo.

breastbone
breastbone
[Sustantivo]

a long flat bone at the center of the chest that connects the ribs and the shoulder girdle

esternón

esternón

calf
calf
[Sustantivo]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

pantorrilla

pantorrilla

Ex: Stretching exercises can help prevent cramps in the calf muscles after intense physical activity. 
cell
cell
[Sustantivo]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

célula

célula

Ex: The discovery of cells and the development of cell theory by scientists such as Robert Hooke and Theodor Schwann revolutionized our understanding of living organisms. 
cheekbone
cheekbone
[Sustantivo]

the bone that is just below the eye

pómulo

pómulo

Ex: In some cultures, prominent cheekbones are considered a symbol of beauty and elegance. 

En algunas culturas, los pómulos prominentes se consideran un símbolo de belleza y elegancia.

chin
chin
[Sustantivo]

the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck

barbilla

barbilla

Ex: The baby had chocolate all over his chin. 
circulation
circulation
[Sustantivo]

the continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels around the body

circulación

circulación

Ex: Poor circulation can cause the fingers and toes to feel cold. 
collarbone
collarbone
[Sustantivo]

either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders

clavícula

clavícula

Ex: She wore a strapless dress that elegantly showcased her collarbone and shoulders. 

Llevaba un vestido sin tirantes que mostraba elegantemente su clavícula y hombros.

fist
fist
[Sustantivo]

a hand closed tightly with the fingers bent into the palm

puño

puño

Ex: He banged his fist on the table. 
palm
palm
[Sustantivo]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers

palma

palma

Ex: The glass slipped from his sweaty palm. 
forehead
forehead
[Sustantivo]

the flat part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

frente

frente

Ex: A small scar runs across his forehead. 
genitals
genitals
[Sustantivo]

the external sex organs of the body

aparato genital, aparato reproductor

aparato genital, aparato reproductor

Ex: The biology textbook included detailed diagrams illustrating the male and female genitals. 

El libro de texto de biología incluía diagramas detallados que ilustraban los genitales masculinos y femeninos.

heel
heel
[Sustantivo]

the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle

talón

talón

Ex: The new shoes rubbed against the back of his heel. 
gut
gut
[Sustantivo]

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

intestino

intestino

Ex: The gut microbiome plays a vital role in digestion and overall health by breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. 

El microbioma intestinal desempeña un papel vital en la digestión y la salud general al descomponer los alimentos y absorber los nutrientes.

hip
hip
[Sustantivo]

either of the two areas at the sides of the body between the waist and the upper legs

cadera

cadera

Ex: These trousers are too tight around the hips. 
intestine
intestine
[Sustantivo]

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

intestino

intestino

Ex: The surgery involved removing a blockage from the small intestine. 

La cirugía consistió en eliminar una obstrucción del intestino delgado.

stomach
stomach
[Sustantivo]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

estómago

estómago

Ex: She drank a glass of warm water to calm her upset stomach. 
joint
joint
[Sustantivo]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

articulación

articulación

Ex: The elbow joint enables the arm to bend and extend, facilitating various activities such as lifting and reaching. 
jaw
jaw
[Sustantivo]

the lower jawbone or the part of the face covering it

mandíbula

mandíbula

Ex: The boxer received a hard blow to the jaw. 
lap
lap
[Sustantivo]

the flat area formed by the upper legs of a person who is sitting down

regazo

regazo

Ex: She sat with her hands folded in her lap. 
limb
limb
[Sustantivo]

an arm, leg, wing, flipper, or similar jointed appendage of a person or animal

miembro

miembro

Ex: Doctors examined the child's injured limb for signs of a fracture. 
nervous system
nervous system
[Sustantivo]

the network of neurons and fibers that interpret stimuli and transmit impulses from the body to the brain

sistema nervioso

sistema nervioso

vein
vein
[Sustantivo]

a blood vessel that carries blood from the body toward the heart

vena

vena

Ex: The surgeon carefully separated the vein from the surrounding tissue. 
tissue
tissue
[Sustantivo]

a group of similar cells that work together to form a particular part of a human, animal, or plant

tejido

tejido

Ex: Plants contain different types of tissue for transporting water and nutrients. 
thigh
thigh
[Sustantivo]

the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee

muslo

muslo

Ex: The ball struck Michael on the thigh. 
spine
spine
[Sustantivo]

the column of connected bones running down the back that supports the body and protects the spinal cord

columna vertebral

columna vertebral

Ex: Good posture helps keep the spine properly aligned. 
pulse
pulse
[Sustantivo]

the regular beating of the arteries caused by the pumping action of the heart

pulso

pulso

Ex: The doctor could barely detect a pulse. 
ribcage
ribcage
[Sustantivo]

(anatomy) the bony structure in the chest formed by the ribs which protects organs in the thoracic cavity

caja torácica, caja costal

caja torácica, caja costal

skull
skull
[Sustantivo]

the bony structure of the head that surrounds and protects the brain

cráneo

cráneo

Ex: The skull protects the brain from many types of injury. 
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