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Ciência Médica - Tratamentos médicos

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a tratamentos médicos, como "profilaxia", "radioterapia" e "criocirurgia".

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a method of introducing sperm into the reproductive system to aid pregnancy, often used in cases of infertility

inseminação artificial

inseminação artificial

Ex: The success rate of artificial insemination varies , but many couples achieve pregnancy through this method .
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medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy

tecnologia de reprodução assistida

tecnologia de reprodução assistida

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blood doping
[substantivo]

the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity

doping sanguíneo, melhoria sanguínea

doping sanguíneo, melhoria sanguínea

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blood transfusion
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the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

transfusão de sangue, transfusão sanguínea

transfusão de sangue, transfusão sanguínea

Ex: After the accident , the patient needed a blood transfusion to replace the lost blood .Após o acidente, o paciente precisou de uma **transfusão de sangue** para repor o sangue perdido.
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enema
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a medical procedure where a liquid is introduced into the rectum to aid in bowel movements or administer treatments

enema, lavagem intestinal

enema, lavagem intestinal

Ex: In some cases , patients receive an enema before certain medical procedures .Em alguns casos, os pacientes recebem um **enema** antes de certos procedimentos médicos.
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first aid
[substantivo]

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

primeiros socorros

primeiros socorros

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immunization
[substantivo]

the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines

imunização

imunização

Ex: Parents consult doctors for immunization advice .Os pais consultam médicos para conselhos sobre **imunização**.
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immunosuppression
[substantivo]

suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons

imunossupressão, supressão imunológica

imunossupressão, supressão imunológica

Ex: Immunocompromised patients may be advised to avoid certain environments with higher infection risks.
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intensive care
[substantivo]

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

cuidados intensivos

cuidados intensivos

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irradiation
[substantivo]

(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source

irradiação

irradiação

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irrigation
[substantivo]

cleansing a body part, like wounds or cavities, using a fluid stream, often for medical purposes

irrigação, lavagem

irrigação, lavagem

Ex: Continuous wound irrigation prevents infections .
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primary care
[substantivo]

initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners

cuidados primários

cuidados primários

Ex: Primary care addresses a wide range of health concerns .
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private medicine
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healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners

medicina privada, setor privado de saúde

medicina privada, setor privado de saúde

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prophylaxis
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preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions

profilaxia

profilaxia

Ex: Lifestyle modifications, such as quitting smoking, are prophylactic against respiratory issues.Modificações no estilo de vida, como parar de fumar, são **profiláticas** contra problemas respiratórios.
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regime
[substantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

regime, programa

regime, programa

Ex: The patient was put on a regime of medication and physical therapy .O paciente foi colocado em um **regime** de medicação e fisioterapia.
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respite care
[substantivo]

temporary or short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other special needs

cuidado de alívio, cuidado temporário

cuidado de alívio, cuidado temporário

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

vacinação, imunização

vacinação, imunização

Ex: The government launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to fight the outbreak .O governo lançou uma campanha nacional de **vacinação** para combater o surto.
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medical treatment using hormones to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances, commonly prescribed for conditions like menopause or low testosterone

terapia de reposição hormonal, tratamento de reposição hormonal

terapia de reposição hormonal, tratamento de reposição hormonal

Ex: In order to restore hormonal balance for those with specific conditions , hormone replacement therapy can be used .Para restaurar o equilíbrio hormonal para aqueles com condições específicas, pode ser usada a **terapia de reposição hormonal**.
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cryosurgery
[substantivo]

a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors

criocirurgia, cirurgia a frio

criocirurgia, cirurgia a frio

Ex: Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive method for removing certain tumors .
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preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients

profilaxia de trombose, prevenção de trombose

profilaxia de trombose, prevenção de trombose

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hemodialysis
[substantivo]

a medical process using a machine to filter blood waste and excess fluids for individuals with kidney failure

hemodiálise

hemodiálise

Ex: A nephrologist may recommend hemodialysis for declining kidney function .
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plasmapheresis
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a medical procedure removing blood, separating and filtering the plasma to treat certain conditions, and returning the blood cells to the individual

plasmaferese, aférese plasmática

plasmaferese, aférese plasmática

Ex: Plasmapheresis addresses certain conditions by selectively removing substances from the bloodstream .
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apheresis
[substantivo]

a medical procedure removing specific blood components, like plasma or platelets, and returning the rest to the individual

aférese, remoção de componentes sanguíneos

aférese, remoção de componentes sanguíneos

Ex: Donors may experience minimal discomfort during apheresis.Os doadores podem sentir um desconforto mínimo durante a **aférese**.
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immunotherapy
[substantivo]

a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms

imunoterapia, terapia imunológica

imunoterapia, terapia imunológica

Ex: Vaccines , which stimulate the body 's defenses , are a form of immunotherapy.As vacinas, que estimulam as defesas do corpo, são uma forma de **imunoterapia**.
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chemotherapy
[substantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals

quimioterapia

quimioterapia

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a medical treatment that utilizes light-emitting substances to treat or visualize cells in the body

terapia citoluminescente, tratamento citoluminescente

terapia citoluminescente, tratamento citoluminescente

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a light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells

terapia fotodinâmica, tratamento fotodinâmico

terapia fotodinâmica, tratamento fotodinâmico

Ex: After undergoing photodynamic therapy, the patient experienced redness and swelling at the treatment site , but these side effects were temporary and subsided within a few days .Após se submeter à **terapia fotodinâmica**, o paciente apresentou vermelhidão e inchaço no local do tratamento, mas esses efeitos colaterais foram temporários e diminuíram em alguns dias.
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radiation therapy
[substantivo]

a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy or shrink cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing

radioterapia

radioterapia

Ex: After surgery , she received radiation therapy to ensure the cancer cells were eliminated .
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targeted therapy
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a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells

terapia direcionada, tratamento direcionado

terapia direcionada, tratamento direcionado

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

fisioterapia,  terapia física

fisioterapia, terapia física

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speech therapy
[substantivo]

the therapeutic treatment and assessment of communication problems and disorders of speech, voice, and language

terapia da fala

terapia da fala

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hydrotherapy
[substantivo]

the beneficial use of water, such as in baths or pools, to promote physical well-being and relieve discomfort

hidroterapia, terapia aquática

hidroterapia, terapia aquática

Ex: She finds relief from headaches by applying a cold compress to her forehead , a simple form of hydrotherapy.
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thermotherapy
[substantivo]

the use of heat, such as warm packs or heating pads, as a therapeutic method to relieve pain and promote healing

termoterapia, terapia de calor

termoterapia, terapia de calor

Ex: If you 've had surgery on your bones , the doctor might recommend thermotherapy to help you move better .
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the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities

terapia ocupacional,  ergoterapia

terapia ocupacional, ergoterapia

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gene therapy
[substantivo]

a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases

terapia genética, genoterapia

terapia genética, genoterapia

Ex: Advances in gene therapy may soon lead to treatments for previously untreatable diseases.Avanços na **terapia genética** podem em breve levar a tratamentos para doenças anteriormente intratáveis.
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phagotherapy
[substantivo]

a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections

fagoterapia, tratamento com bacteriófagos

fagoterapia, tratamento com bacteriófagos

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drug therapy
[substantivo]

the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body

terapia medicamentosa

terapia medicamentosa

Ex: The effectiveness of drug therapy may vary among individuals , and adjustments to the treatment plan may be necessary based on the patient 's response and tolerance to the medications .A eficácia da **terapia medicamentosa** pode variar entre indivíduos, e ajustes no plano de tratamento podem ser necessários com base na resposta e na tolerância do paciente aos medicamentos.
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an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest

ressuscitação cardiopulmonar, massagem cardíaca

ressuscitação cardiopulmonar, massagem cardíaca

Ex: If someone collapses and is n't breathing , call for help and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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life support
[substantivo]

medical intervention or therapy that sustain or replace vital bodily functions, such as breathing or heart function, to keep a person alive in critical medical situations

suporte de vida, manutenção das funções vitais

suporte de vida, manutenção das funções vitais

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a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life

reabilitação pulmonar

reabilitação pulmonar

Ex: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential component of treatment for patients recovering from severe respiratory illnesses , such as pneumonia or lung surgery .A **reabilitação pulmonar** é um componente essencial do tratamento para pacientes que se recuperam de doenças respiratórias graves, como pneumonia ou cirurgia pulmonar.
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ablation therapy
[substantivo]

a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers

terapia de ablação, ablação terapêutica

terapia de ablação, ablação terapêutica

Ex: Ablation therapy for varicose veins involves using heat or chemicals to close off the affected veins and improve circulation.
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art therapy
[substantivo]

‌a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials

terapia pela arte

terapia pela arte

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lumbar puncture
[substantivo]

a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower part of the spine to collect a special fluid for diagnostic purposes or treatment

punção lombar

punção lombar

Ex: Doctors use a lumbar puncture to get a special fluid that helps them understand what 's wrong .
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a form of hands-on therapy that uses different techniques, such as stretching and pressure, to diagnose, treat, and prevent pain and movement problems in the body

terapia manipulativa osteopática, tratamento osteopático manual

terapia manipulativa osteopática, tratamento osteopático manual

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radiotherapy
[substantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation

radioterapia

radioterapia

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traction
[substantivo]

a therapeutic method to relieve pain and treat muscle and skeletal disorders by realigning and stretching the spine

tração, alongamento vertebral

tração, alongamento vertebral

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course
[substantivo]

a period of continuous drug treatment

tratamento, curso

tratamento, curso

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primary health care
[substantivo]

the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor

cuidados de saúde primários, primeiro tratamento médico

cuidados de saúde primários, primeiro tratamento médico

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