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Ciências ACT - Ciência médica

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à ciência médica, como "invasivo", "probiótico", "sistólico", etc., que o ajudarão a acertar seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
embryo

an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization

embrião

embrião

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developmental

related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time

desenvolvimento

desenvolvimento

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lymphoid

related to or resembling lymph or the tissues where lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced

linfóide

linfóide

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immune response

the body's defensive reaction to foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies

resposta imune

resposta imune

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placebo

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

tratamento médico falso

tratamento médico falso

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pathogen

any organism that can cause diseases

patógeno

patógeno

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rapid eye movement

a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis, important for cognitive restoration and memory consolidation

Movimento rápido dos olhos

Movimento rápido dos olhos

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fibrosis

the thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury or long-term inflammation

fibrose

fibrose

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homeostasis

the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

homeostase

homeostase

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to implant

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

implantar

implantar

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[verbo]
autopsy

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

autópsia

autópsia

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pharmaceutical

related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

farmacêutico

farmacêutico

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lesion

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

ferida

ferida

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systolic

relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries

sistólica

sistólica

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phagotherapy

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

fagoterapia

fagoterapia

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therapeutic

(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues

terapêutico

terapêutico

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side effect

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

efeito colateral

efeito colateral

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to diagnose

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

diagnosticar

diagnosticar

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antiseptic

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

antisséptico

antisséptico

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digestive system

the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste

sistema digestivo

sistema digestivo

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probiotic

containing beneficial bacteria or microorganisms, often used to promote digestive health or balance within the body

probiótico

probiótico

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to sanitize

to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms

higienizar

higienizar

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respiratory

related to the process of breathing and the organs involved in it, such as the lungs and airways

respiratório

respiratório

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body mass index

a numerical measure of an individual's body fat based on their weight and height, often used to assess and categorize body weight in relation to health

índice de massa corporal

índice de massa corporal

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prenatal

related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy

pré-natal

pré-natal

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gestational

relating to pregnancy or the period of carrying offspring in the womb

gestacional

gestacional

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sputum

Mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

escarro

escarro

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phlegm

the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

fleuma

fleuma

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pharmacologist

a scientist specializing in the study of drugs, their effects on biological systems, and their development for therapeutic purposes

farmacologista

farmacologista

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radiologist

a medical specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries using radioactive substances and X-rays

radiologista

radiologista

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pathologist

a medical professional who specializes in studying and diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids

patologista

patologista

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pediatrician

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

pediatra

pediatra

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positron emission tomography

a medical imaging technique that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer material to diagnose and monitor diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders

tomografia por emissão de pósitrons

tomografia por emissão de pósitrons

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invasive

(of medical procedures) comprising cutting into the body or body cavities

invasivo

invasivo

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inoculation

the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination

inoculação

inoculação

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immunodeficiency

a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

imunodeficiência

imunodeficiência

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respiration

(anatomy) the act or process of breathing

respiração

respiração

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tonic

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

água tônica

água tônica

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to administer

to give someone medicines, drugs, etc.

administrar (medicamento, etc.)

administrar (medicamento, etc.)

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veterinarian

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

veterinário

veterinário

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restorative

able to promote or restore one's health or strength

muito recuperativo

muito recuperativo

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menopause

the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles, typically occurring around the age of 50

menopausa

menopausa

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infective

related to an infection or having the ability to cause an infection

infeccioso

infeccioso

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preventative

designed to stop something harmful from happening, especially related to health or diseases

preventivo

preventivo

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psychiatric

relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

psiquiátrico

psiquiátrico

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psychologist

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

psicólogo

psicólogo

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ascorbic acid

a vitamin that helps keep the body cells healthy and supports the immune system, commonly found in fruits like orange and vegetables like tomatoes

ácido ascórbico

ácido ascórbico

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dysfunction

the impaired or abnormal functioning of an organ, system, or biological process, often resulting in diminished efficiency or health consequences

função defeituosa

função defeituosa

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[substantivo]
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