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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Exámenes y Procedimientos Médicos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre exámenes y procedimientos médicos, como "incision", "scan", "MRI", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
examination
examination
[Sustantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

examen

Ex: The doctor performed an examination to check for any signs of infection. 

El médico realizó un examen para comprobar si había signos de infección.

procedure
procedure
[Sustantivo]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: The doctor recommended a diagnostic procedure to investigate the cause of the patient's chronic headaches. 

El médico recomendó un procedimiento diagnóstico para investigar la causa de los dolores de cabeza crónicos del paciente.

to operate
to operate
[Verbo]

to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ

operar

operar

Ex: The doctors planned to operate on his heart to fix a blocked artery. 

Los médicos planeaban operar su corazón para reparar una arteria obstruida.

incision
incision
[Sustantivo]

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incisión

incisión

medical
medical
[Adjetivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

de medicina

de medicina

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations. 

Sus conocimientos médicos le permitieron brindar primeros auxilios en situaciones de emergencia.

sample
sample
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

muestra

muestra

Ex: The doctor requested a urine sample to check for signs of infection. 

El médico solicitó una muestra de orina para buscar signos de infección.

medical
medical
[Sustantivo]

a careful and complete physical assessment of a person's health

examen médico, revisión médica, reconocimiento médico

examen médico, revisión médica, reconocimiento médico

to scan
to scan
[Verbo]

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist

hacer un escáner

hacer un escáner

Ex: The ultrasound technician scanned the pregnant woman's belly to monitor the health of the fetus. 

El técnico de ultrasonido escaneó el vientre de la mujer embarazada para monitorear la salud del feto.

CT scan
CT scan
[Sustantivo]

a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine

TAC

TAC

X-ray
X-ray
[Sustantivo]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: He received results from the X-ray, which showed no signs of broken bones or severe damage. 

Recibió los resultados de la radiografía, que no mostraron signos de huesos rotos o daños graves.

magnetic resonance imaging

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

resonancia magnética

resonancia magnética

ultrasound
ultrasound
[Sustantivo]

the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus

ultrasonido

ultrasonido

surgery
surgery
[Sustantivo]

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

cirugía, intervención quirúrgica

cirugía, intervención quirúrgica

Ex: She underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in her knee. 

Se sometió a una cirugía para reparar un ligamento desgarrado en su rodilla.

surgical
surgical
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities

quirúrgico

quirúrgico

Ex: The surgeon wore sterile attire for the surgical intervention. 

El cirujano llevaba ropa estéril para la intervención quirúrgica.

abortion
abortion
[Sustantivo]

the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently, occurring naturally

aborto espontáneo, pérdida del embarazo

aborto espontáneo, pérdida del embarazo

Ex: Doctors counseled the couple following the diagnosis of inevitable abortion. 

Los médicos aconsejaron a la pareja tras el diagnóstico de aborto inevitable.

caesarean section
caesarean section
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure to deliver a baby by cutting the belly of the mother

cesáreo

cesáreo

Ex: Some women choose a caesarean section for convenience. 

Algunas mujeres eligen una cesárea por conveniencia.

to implant
to implant
[Verbo]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implantar

implantar

Ex: The doctor recommended implanting a stent to improve blood flow through the narrowed artery. 

El médico recomendó implantar un stent para mejorar el flujo sanguíneo a través de la arteria estrechada.

to transplant

to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body

trasplantar

trasplantar

Ex: The patient's failing liver was replaced when the medical team transplanted a healthy liver from a living donor. 

El hígado enfermo del paciente fue reemplazado cuando el equipo médico trasplantó un hígado sano de un donante vivo.

nose job
nose job
[Sustantivo]

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

rinoplastia, cirugía de nariz

rinoplastia, cirugía de nariz

Ex: He consulted with a plastic surgeon to discuss the details of his upcoming nose job procedure. 

Consultó con un cirujano plástico para discutir los detalles de su próxima rinoplastia.

plastic surgery
plastic surgery
[Sustantivo]

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

cirugía plástica

cirugía plástica

Ex: Many celebrities opt for plastic surgery to enhance their appearance. 

Muchas celebridades optan por la cirugía plástica para mejorar su apariencia.

to stitch
to stitch
[Verbo]

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

suturar

suturar

Ex: She carefully stitched the gash on her forehead to minimize scarring. 

Ella cosió cuidadosamente el corte en su frente para minimizar las cicatrices.

to screen
to screen
[Verbo]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

hacer pruebas a, examinar

hacer pruebas a, examinar

Ex: The public health department screened individuals at the airport for signs of illness. 

El departamento de salud pública examinó a las personas en el aeropuerto en busca de signos de enfermedad.

to diagnose

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

diagnosticar

diagnosticar

Ex: Veterinarians use their expertise to diagnose illnesses in animals. 

Los veterinarios utilizan su experiencia para diagnosticar enfermedades en los animales.

diagnosis
diagnosis
[Sustantivo]

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

diagnóstico, diagnosis

diagnóstico, diagnosis

Ex: Her diagnosis revealed a rare autoimmune disorder. 

Su diagnóstico reveló un trastorno autoinmune raro.

operable
operable
[Adjetivo]

(of a medical condition) treatable with surgery

operable

operable

to bandage
to bandage
[Verbo]

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

vendar

vendar

Ex: He decided to bandage the scraped knee before continuing with outdoor activities. 

Decidió vendar la rodilla raspada antes de continuar con las actividades al aire libre.

to plaster
to plaster
[Verbo]

to encase a part of the body in plaster

poner un curita

poner un curita

Ex: The skater's broken collarbone was promptly plastered to aid in recovery. 

La clavícula rota del patinador fue rápidamente enyesada para ayudar en la recuperación.

hospitalization
hospitalization
[Sustantivo]

the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for clinical care, observation, or treatment

hospitalización

hospitalización

Ex: Preoperative paperwork required the patient's consent before hospitalization for the scheduled surgery. 

El papeleo preoperatorio requería el consentimiento del paciente antes de la hospitalización para la cirugía programada.

specialist
specialist
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

especialista

especialista

Ex: The specialist provided detailed advice on managing the rare disease based on their extensive research. 

El especialista proporcionó asesoramiento detallado sobre el manejo de la enfermedad rara basado en su extensa investigación.

surgeon
surgeon
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

cirujano

Ex: The surgeon used advanced techniques to repair the fractured bone during the procedure. 

El cirujano utilizó técnicas avanzadas para reparar el hueso fracturado durante el procedimiento.

therapist
therapist
[Sustantivo]

a professional trained in providing a specific form of therapy, physical, mental, or otherwise

terapeuta

terapeuta

Ex: A music therapist can help patients express emotions through song. 

Un terapeuta musical puede ayudar a los pacientes a expresar emociones a través de la canción.

paramedic
paramedic
[Sustantivo]

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

paramédico

paramédico

Ex: Paramedics play a crucial role in responding to medical emergencies and saving lives. 

Los paramédicos desempeñan un papel crucial en la respuesta a emergencias médicas y en el salvamento de vidas.

psychiatrist
psychiatrist
[Sustantivo]

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

psiquiatra

psiquiatra

Ex: The psychiatrist prescribed medication to alleviate his patient's depression symptoms. 

El psiquiatra recetó medicación para aliviar los síntomas de depresión de su paciente.

checkup
checkup
[Sustantivo]

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

chequeo, revisión

chequeo, revisión

Ex: It's important to have a regular checkup to maintain optimal health. 

Es importante hacerse un chequeo regular para mantener una salud óptima.

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