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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Asistencia Sanitaria y Medicina

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre asistencia sanitaria y medicina, como "revive", "heal", "treatment", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .

El tratamiento oportuno de enfermedades agudas puede prevenir complicaciones y facilitar un proceso de recuperación más rápido.

medicine
medicine
[Sustantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.

El niño se negó a tomar la medicina de sabor amargo.

medication
medication
[Sustantivo]

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

medicamento

medicamento

Ex: You should n't drink alcohol while on this medication.

No deberías beber alcohol mientras estés tomando este medicamento.

to heal
to heal
[Verbo]

to become healthy again

sanarse, curarse

sanarse, curarse

Ex: Patients have recently healed after undergoing medical procedures .

Los pacientes han sanado recientemente después de someterse a procedimientos médicos.

painkiller
painkiller
[Sustantivo]

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: He relied on a painkiller to cope with chronic pain from his condition .

Él dependía de un analgésico para lidiar con el dolor crónico de su condición.

to cure
to cure
[Verbo]

to make someone regain their health

curar

curar

Ex: If the clinical trial is successful , the treatment will likely cure the disease .

Si el ensayo clínico tiene éxito, el tratamiento probablemente curará la enfermedad.

remedy
remedy
[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

remedio

remedio

Ex: The herbalist suggested a remedy made from chamomile and lavender to promote relaxation and sleep .

El herbolario sugirió un remedio hecho de manzanilla y lavanda para promover la relajación y el sueño.

to soothe
to soothe
[Verbo]

to reduce the severity of a pain

calmar, aliviar

calmar, aliviar

Ex: The cold compress soothes the pain and reduces swelling .

La compresa fría alivia el dolor y reduce la hinchazón.

to revive
to revive
[Verbo]

to make a person become conscious again

resucitar

resucitar

Ex: The first aid instructor taught the class how to revive someone who has passed out due to low blood pressure .

El instructor de primeros auxilios enseñó a la clase cómo revivir a alguien que se ha desmayado debido a la presión arterial baja.

to rehabilitate

to help someone to restore to a healthy and independent state after a period of imprisonment, addiction, illness, etc.

rehabilitar

rehabilitar

Ex: The program successfully rehabilitated many individuals who had struggled with substance abuse .

El programa rehabilitó con éxito a muchas personas que habían luchado contra el abuso de sustancias.

therapy
therapy
[Sustantivo]

the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

terapia

terapia

Ex: Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer.

La radioterapia es un tratamiento común para el cáncer.

vaccine
vaccine
[Sustantivo]

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

vacuna

vacuna

Ex: The annual flu vaccine is recommended for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children .

La vacuna anual contra la gripe se recomienda para poblaciones vulnerables como los ancianos y los niños pequeños.

vaccination
vaccination
[Sustantivo]

the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease

vacunación

vacunación

Ex: The government launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to fight the outbreak .

El gobierno lanzó una campaña de vacunación a nivel nacional para combatir el brote.

quarantine
quarantine
[Sustantivo]

a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe

cuarentena

cuarentena

to isolate
to isolate
[Verbo]

to keep a person or an animal apart to stop a contagious illness from spreading

aislar

aislar

Ex: The school nurse identified a student with symptoms of measles and immediately isolated them in the health office .

La enfermera de la escuela identificó a un estudiante con síntomas de sarampión y lo aisló inmediatamente en la oficina de salud.

injection
injection
[Sustantivo]

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

inyección

inyección

Ex: The athlete received a pain-relieving injection before the game to manage a recurring injury .

El atleta recibió una inyección para aliviar el dolor antes del partido para manejar una lesión recurrente.

side effect
side effect
[Sustantivo]

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

efecto secundario

efecto secundario

Ex: Although the pain reliever worked well for her headaches , she decided to stop taking it due to the unpleasant side effects that interfered with her daily activities .

Aunque el analgésico funcionó bien para sus dolores de cabeza, decidió dejar de tomarlo debido a los desagradables efectos secundarios que interferían con sus actividades diarias.

immune
immune
[Adjetivo]

safe from catching a disease or being infected

inmune

inmune

Ex: After years of exposure , she became immune to the bacteria .

Después de años de exposición, se volvió inmune a la bacteria.

resistance
resistance
[Sustantivo]

the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: Overuse of antibiotics leads to resistance in both microbes and humans .

El uso excesivo de antibióticos conduce a la resistencia tanto en microbios como en humanos.

practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

consultorio, práctica

consultorio, práctica

Ex: After graduating from medical school , he joined a well-established practice with experienced physicians .

Después de graduarse de la escuela de medicina, se unió a un consultorio bien establecido con médicos experimentados.

pharmacy
pharmacy
[Sustantivo]

a shop where medicines are sold

farmacia

farmacia

Ex: They visited the pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication .

Visitaron la farmacia para recibir consejos sobre cómo manejar una condición crónica con medicación.

prescription
prescription
[Sustantivo]

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

receta

receta

Ex: The prescription clearly states the dosage and frequency .

La receta indica claramente la dosis y la frecuencia.

antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: The pharmacy stocked several types of antibiotics.

La farmacia almacenaba varios tipos de antibióticos.

first aid
first aid
[Sustantivo]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

primeros auxilios

primeros auxilios

intensive care
intensive care
[Sustantivo]

special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill

cuidados intensivos

cuidados intensivos

self-care
self-care
[Sustantivo]

the action of taking care of oneself by exercising, eating good food, and sleeping well to improve or maintain health

autocuidado, cuidado personal

autocuidado, cuidado personal

recovery
recovery
[Sustantivo]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

recuperación

recuperación

Ex: The patient 's recovery was slower than expected .

La recuperación del paciente fue más lenta de lo esperado.

physical therapy
physical therapy
[Sustantivo]

a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs

fisioterapia

fisioterapia

conventional
conventional
[Adjetivo]

relating to treatment of diseases using standard, widely accepted methods of modern medicine, such as drugs, surgery, or established clinical procedures

convencional

convencional

Ex: Surgery is a conventional approach for serious injuries .

La cirugía es un enfoque convencional para las lesiones graves.

traditional medicine

a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations

medicina tradicional

medicina tradicional

alternative medicine

any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine

medicina alternativa

medicina alternativa

acupuncture
acupuncture
[Sustantivo]

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

acupuntura

acupuntura

Ex: Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body .

La acupuntura implica insertar agujas delgadas en puntos específicos del cuerpo.

mental health
mental health
[Sustantivo]

the well-being of a person's mind

salud mental

salud mental

Ex: He attended therapy sessions to address his mental health concerns and improve his well-being .

Asistió a sesiones de terapia para abordar sus preocupaciones de salud mental y mejorar su bienestar.

antidepressant
antidepressant
[Sustantivo]

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidepresivo

antidepresivo

insurance
insurance
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

seguro

seguro

Ex: The company's insurance policy includes coverage for employee injuries on the job.

La póliza de seguro de la empresa incluye cobertura para lesiones de empleados en el trabajo.

hygiene
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean

higiene

higiene

Ex: Proper hygiene practices , such as covering your mouth when coughing , can help reduce the transmission of illnesses .

Las prácticas adecuadas de higiene, como cubrirse la boca al toser, pueden ayudar a reducir la transmisión de enfermedades.

anesthetic
anesthetic
[Sustantivo]

a type of drug that makes the whole or part of the body unable to feel pain when administered

anestesia, anestésico

anestesia, anestésico

Ex: Some patients experience temporary numbness or tingling at the injection site after receiving an anesthetic.

Algunos pacientes experimentan entumecimiento temporal u hormigueo en el lugar de la inyección después de recibir un anestésico.

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