Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Discapacidades y Enfermedades Físicas
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre discapacidades y enfermedades físicas, como "disability", "AIDS", "plague", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.
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a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to do some activities and usually lasts for a long time
discapacidad
a recognizable group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular medical condition
síndrome
a state or condition in which a part of one's body or brain does not work properly
discapacidad, impedimento
El médico lo diagnosticó con discapacidad auditiva después de una serie de pruebas.
the most advanced stage of HIV infection, in which the immune system is severely weakened and becomes vulnerable to serious infections and illnesses
sida
a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing
asma
Los ataques de asma pueden ser provocados por alérgenos, infecciones respiratorias, ejercicio o estrés.
a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and may invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body
cáncer
a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting
cólera
Contrajo el cólera durante sus viajes y tuvo que ser hospitalizada de inmediato.
a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected
plaga, peste
a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children
sarampión
El sarampión puede propagarse a través de la tos y los estornudos, así como por contacto directo con gotitas infectadas.
a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin
diabetes
a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children
varicela
an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic
COVID-19
Las medidas preventivas como usar mascarillas, practicar el distanciamiento social y lavarse las manos con frecuencia son cruciales para reducir la propagación del COVID-19.
a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body
apoplejía, derrame cerebral
a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases
ataque al corazón, infarto
Después de su ataque al corazón, hizo cambios significativos en su estilo de vida para mejorar su salud.
the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness
infección
a critical physical state in which the body fails to circulate blood effectively, leading to low oxygen delivery and potential organ collapse
shock
resulting in death
fatal
El bombero sucumbió a quemaduras fatales mientras luchaba contra el incendio furioso.
completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.
discapacitado
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to perform certain activities
discapacidad
the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear
sordera
Sordera no impide que las personas lleven vidas exitosas.
the condition or state of being completely or partially unable to see
ceguera
La organización tiene como objetivo concienciar sobre los desafíos que enfrentan las personas que viven con la ceguera.
a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body
tuberculosis
particular requirements that a person has, especially an individual with physical, emotional, or mental disability
necesidades específicas
