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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
[Sustantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

examen

Ex: The scientist conducted an examination of the samples to detect any contaminants .El científico realizó un **examen** de las muestras para detectar cualquier contaminante.
procedure
[Sustantivo]

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

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: The hospital's operating room is equipped with advanced technology to facilitate complex surgical procedures.El quirófano del hospital está equipado con tecnología avanzada para facilitar los **procedimientos** quirúrgicos complejos.
to operate
[Verbo]

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

operar

operar

Ex: The medical team prepared to operate on the patient to transplant a kidney.El equipo médico se preparó para **operar** al paciente para trasplantar un riñón.
incision
[Sustantivo]

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incisión

incisión

medical
[Adjetivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

de medicina

de medicina

Ex: The pharmaceutical company conducts research to develop new medical treatments for diseases .La compañía farmacéutica realiza investigaciones para desarrollar nuevos tratamientos **médicos** para las enfermedades.
sample
[Sustantivo]

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

muestra

muestra

Ex: The biopsy sample was examined to diagnose the disease .La **muestra** de biopsia fue examinada para diagnosticar la enfermedad.
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
[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 doctor scanned the patient 's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs .El médico **escaneó** el pecho del paciente para comprobar si había anomalías en los pulmones.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: The radiologist reviewed the X-ray images to diagnose the cause of the patient’s chronic pain.El radiólogo revisó las imágenes de **rayos X** para diagnosticar la causa del dolor crónico del paciente.

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

resonancia magnética

resonancia magnética

ultrasound
[Sustantivo]

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

ultrasonido

ultrasonido

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: They scheduled the surgery for next week , following all necessary pre-operative tests .Programaron la **cirugía** para la próxima semana, después de todas las pruebas preoperatorias necesarias.
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 surgical team meticulously sterilized their instruments before beginning the procedure .El equipo **quirúrgico** esterilizó meticulosamente sus instrumentos antes de comenzar el procedimiento.
abortion
[Sustantivo]

(medicine) a medical procedure to remove the fetus from the uterus

aborto

aborto

caesarean section
[Sustantivo]

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

cesáreo

cesáreo

to implant
[Verbo]

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

implantar

implantar

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon suggested implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .Para tratar la artritis severa, el cirujano ortopédico sugirió **implantar** una articulación artificial en la rodilla del paciente.

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

trasplantar

trasplantar

Ex: The medical team decided to transplant a small intestine , addressing severe digestive issues .El equipo médico decidió **trasplantar** un intestino delgado, abordando problemas digestivos graves.
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: Recovery from a nose job typically involves swelling and discomfort for the first few weeks .La recuperación de una **rinoplastia** generalmente implica hinchazón y malestar durante las primeras semanas.
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: The demand for plastic surgery has increased in recent years .La demanda de **cirugía plástica** ha aumentado en los últimos años.
to stitch
[Verbo]

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

suturar

suturar

Ex: He stitched the puncture wound on his hand after cleaning it thoroughly .Él **cosió** la herida por punción en su mano después de limpiarla a fondo.
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 pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .El farmacéutico **examinó** a los clientes en busca de síntomas de COVID-19 antes de permitirles entrar a la farmacia.

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

diagnosticar

diagnosticar

Ex: Experts often diagnose conditions based on observable symptoms .Los expertos a menudo **diagnostican** condiciones basadas en síntomas observables.
diagnosis
[Sustantivo]

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

diagnóstico, diagnosis

diagnóstico, diagnosis

Ex: Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough examination and multiple tests .Un **diagnóstico** preciso requiere un examen exhaustivo y múltiples pruebas.
operable
[Adjetivo]

(of a medical condition) treatable with surgery

operable

operable

to bandage
[Verbo]

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

vendar

vendar

Ex: The athlete quickly bandaged his hand to continue participating in the game .El atleta rápidamente **vendó** su mano para seguir participando en el juego.
to plaster
[Verbo]

to encase a part of the body in plaster

poner un curita

poner un curita

Ex: The injured dancer 's foot was plastered to allow the bones to mend properly .El pie del bailarín herido fue **enyesado** para permitir que los huesos sanen correctamente.
hospitalization
[Sustantivo]

the fact of being placed in a hospital for medical treatment

hospitalización

hospitalización

Ex: The hospital provided excellent care during her hospitalization, ensuring she received round-the-clock attention .El hospital brindó una atención excelente durante su **hospitalización**, asegurando que recibiera atención las 24 horas.
specialist
[Sustantivo]

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

especialista

especialista

Ex: The specialist’s office is located in the city ’s medical district .La oficina del **especialista** está ubicada en el distrito médico de la ciudad.
surgeon
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

cirujano

Ex: The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the operation to the patient before proceeding .El **cirujano** explicó los riesgos y beneficios de la operación al paciente antes de proceder.
therapist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is trained to treat a particular type of disease or disorder, particularly by using a specific therapy

terapeuta

terapeuta

paramedic
[Sustantivo]

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

paramédico

paramédico

Ex: The ambulance crew includes paramedics who are trained to handle a wide range of medical emergencies .La tripulación de la ambulancia incluye a **paramédicos** que están entrenados para manejar una amplia gama de emergencias médicas.
psychiatrist
[Sustantivo]

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

psiquiatra

psiquiatra

Ex: The psychiatrist's office offers counseling services for individuals experiencing psychological distress .La oficina del **psiquiatra** ofrece servicios de asesoramiento para personas que experimentan angustia psicológica.
checkup
[Sustantivo]

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

chequeo, revisión

chequeo, revisión

Ex: During the checkup, the physician conducted various tests to evaluate her health .Durante el **chequeo médico**, el médico realizó varias pruebas para evaluar su salud.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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