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Saúde e Doença - Doenças específicas

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a doenças específicas como "raiva", "câncer" e "pólio".

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bilharzia
[substantivo]

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

esquistossomose, bilharzia

esquistossomose, bilharzia

Ex: Long-term complications of bilharzia may affect organs like the liver and bladder .As complicações a longo prazo da **esquistossomose** podem afetar órgãos como o fígado e a bexiga.
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a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, along with other symptoms like pain, cognitive problems, and sleep disturbances

síndrome da fadiga crônica, encefalomielite miálgica

síndrome da fadiga crônica, encefalomielite miálgica

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AIDS
[substantivo]

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

AIDS, síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida

AIDS, síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida

Ex: The stigma surrounding AIDS can create barriers to healthcare access for those affected by the illness .O estigma em torno da **AIDS** pode criar barreiras ao acesso aos cuidados de saúde para os afetados pela doença.
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encephalitis
[substantivo]

the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function

encefalite

encefalite

Ex: Vaccination against certain viral infections can help prevent encephalitis in some cases .A vacinação contra certas infecções virais pode ajudar a prevenir **encefalite** em alguns casos.
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glaucoma
[substantivo]

an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated

glaucoma, glaucoma

glaucoma, glaucoma

Ex: Timely intervention through medication or surgery can help slow or prevent further vision loss in glaucoma.A intervenção oportuna através de medicação ou cirurgia pode ajudar a retardar ou prevenir uma maior perda de visão no **glaucoma**.
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polio
[substantivo]

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

pólio, poliomielite

pólio, poliomielite

Ex: Polio outbreaks declined after mass immunization .Os surtos de **pólio** diminuíram após a imunização em massa.
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rabies
[substantivo]

a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal

raiva, a raiva

raiva, a raiva

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sleeping sickness
[substantivo]

a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.

doença do sono, tripanossomíase africana

doença do sono, tripanossomíase africana

Ex: International collaboration is key for controlling and eliminating sleeping sickness in affected regions .A colaboração internacional é fundamental para controlar e eliminar a **doença do sono** nas regiões afetadas.
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thrush
[substantivo]

a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals

sapinho, candidíase

sapinho, candidíase

Ex: Good oral hygiene is essential to prevent thrush in the mouth , especially for those with dentures .Uma boa higiene oral é essencial para prevenir o **sapinho** na boca, especialmente para quem usa dentaduras.
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cancer
[substantivo]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

câncer

câncer

Ex: The doctor discussed the various treatment options available for colon cancer.O médico discutiu as várias opções de tratamento disponíveis para o **câncer** de cólon.
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Alzheimer's disease
[substantivo]

a progressive neurologic disorder, particularly affecting older people, that slowly destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time

a doença de Alzheimer, o Alzheimer

a doença de Alzheimer, o Alzheimer

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pellagra
[substantivo]

a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea

pelagra, doença dos três D

pelagra, doença dos três D

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a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time

doença de Creutzfeldt-Jakob, DCJ

doença de Creutzfeldt-Jakob, DCJ

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beriberi
[substantivo]

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beribéri, deficiência de tiamina

beribéri, deficiência de tiamina

Ex: Treatment for beriberi often involves thiamine supplements to address the deficiency .O tratamento do **beribéri** geralmente envolve suplementos de tiamina para abordar a deficiência.
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a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements

doença do neurônio motor, esclerose lateral amiotrófica

doença do neurônio motor, esclerose lateral amiotrófica

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Parkinson's disease
[substantivo]

a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination

a doença de Parkinson

a doença de Parkinson

Ex: Margaret takes medication regularly to alleviate the tremors associated with Parkinson's.Margaret toma medicamentos regularmente para aliviar os tremores associados à **doença de Parkinson**.
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radiation sickness
[substantivo]

illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness

doença por radiação

doença por radiação

Ex: Workers at the nuclear power plant received medical attention for radiation sickness after the accident .
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rheumatic fever
[substantivo]

an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues

febre reumática, reumatismo articular agudo

febre reumática, reumatismo articular agudo

Ex: The symptoms of rheumatic fever may include fever , swollen joints , and fatigue .Os sintomas da **febre reumática** podem incluir febre, articulações inchadas e fadiga.
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silicosis
[substantivo]

a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting

silicose, doença pulmonar causada pela inalação de poeira fina de sílica

silicose, doença pulmonar causada pela inalação de poeira fina de sílica

Ex: Training programs emphasize the importance of awareness and safety measures to prevent silicosis among workers .Os programas de treinamento enfatizam a importância da conscientização e das medidas de segurança para prevenir a **silicose** entre os trabalhadores.
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aneurysm
[substantivo]

a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel

aneurisma, dilatação da parede de uma artéria

aneurisma, dilatação da parede de uma artéria

Ex: Regular monitoring is essential for individuals with a known aneurysm to prevent complications .
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angina
[substantivo]

an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort

angina, amigdalite

angina, amigdalite

Ex: The patient underwent drainage of the abscess to alleviate the symptoms of angina.O paciente foi submetido à drenagem do abscesso para aliviar os sintomas da **angina**.
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asthma
[substantivo]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

asma, doença respiratória

asma, doença respiratória

Ex: It 's important for people with asthma to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage their condition and prevent exacerbations .É importante que as pessoas com **asma** trabalhem em estreita colaboração com os seus prestadores de cuidados de saúde para gerir a sua condição e prevenir exacerbações.
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fibromyalgia
[substantivo]

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes

fibromialgia, síndrome fibromiálgica

fibromialgia, síndrome fibromiálgica

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hepatitis
[substantivo]

inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol

hepatite

hepatite

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cirrhosis
[substantivo]

a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol

cirrose, fibrose hepática

cirrose, fibrose hepática

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heart disease
[substantivo]

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

doença cardíaca

doença cardíaca

Ex: Family history plays a role in determining one 's predisposition to certain types of heart disease.O histórico familiar desempenha um papel na determinação da predisposição de uma pessoa a certos tipos de **doença cardíaca**.
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