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Vocabulário Essencial para o TOEFL - Deficiências físicas e doenças

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre deficiências físicas e doenças, como "deficiência", "AIDS", "praga", etc., que são necessárias para o exame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
disability
[substantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

deficiência, incapacidade

deficiência, incapacidade

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .A **deficiência** não deve impedir alguém de alcançar seus objetivos.
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syndrome
[substantivo]

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

síndrome

síndrome

Ex: Asperger 's syndrome, a form of autism spectrum disorder , is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication , as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests .A **síndrome** de Asperger, uma forma de transtorno do espectro autista, é caracterizada por dificuldades na interação social e comunicação não verbal, bem como por padrões restritos e repetitivos de comportamento e interesses.
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impairment
[substantivo]

a state or condition in which a part of one's body or brain does not work properly

comprometimento, deficiência

comprometimento, deficiência

Ex: Her cognitive impairment made it difficult for her to process complex information .Seu **comprometimento** cognitivo tornava difícil para ela processar informações complexas.
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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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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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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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cholera
[substantivo]

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

cólera, a cólera

cólera, a cólera

Ex: Doctors worked tirelessly to treat patients suffering from cholera in the makeshift clinic .Os médicos trabalharam incansavelmente para tratar pacientes que sofriam de **cólera** na clínica improvisada.
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plague
[substantivo]

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

a peste, a peste negra

a peste, a peste negra

Ex: Symptoms of the plague can include fever , chills , headache , weakness , and painful swollen lymph nodes .Os sintomas da **peste** podem incluir febre, calafrios, dor de cabeça, fraqueza e gânglios linfáticos inchados e dolorosos.
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measles
[substantivo]

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

sarampo, o sarampo

sarampo, o sarampo

Ex: Complications of measles can include pneumonia , encephalitis ( brain inflammation ) , and in severe cases , death .As complicações do **sarampo** podem incluir pneumonia, encefalite (inflamação do cérebro) e, em casos graves, a morte.
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diabetes
[substantivo]

a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin

diabetes

diabetes

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chickenpox
[substantivo]

a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children

varicela, catapora

varicela, catapora

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Covid-19
[substantivo]

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, a doença por coronavírus 2019

COVID-19, a doença por coronavírus 2019

Ex: The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound socio-economic impacts , leading to changes in healthcare , travel , and everyday life globally .A pandemia de **COVID-19** teve impactos socioeconômicos profundos, levando a mudanças na saúde, viagens e vida cotidiana globalmente.
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seasickness
[substantivo]

wooziness and nausea caused by the rocking motion of a boat or ship

enjoo do mar, náusea causada pelo balanço do barco

enjoo do mar, náusea causada pelo balanço do barco

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stroke
[substantivo]

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

acidente vascular cerebral, AVC

acidente vascular cerebral, AVC

Ex: Common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , smoking , and obesity .Os fatores de risco comuns para **AVC** incluem pressão alta, diabetes, colesterol alto, tabagismo e obesidade.
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heart attack
[substantivo]

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

ataque cardíaco, infarto do miocárdio

ataque cardíaco, infarto do miocárdio

Ex: The sudden heart attack took everyone by surprise , highlighting the unpredictability of heart disease .O **ataque cardíaco** súbito pegou todos de surpresa, destacando a imprevisibilidade das doenças cardíacas.
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infection
[substantivo]

the act in which a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or parasite, causes a particular illness

infecção

infecção

Ex: Hospitals take strict precautions to prevent infections from spreading among patients and staff .Os hospitais tomam precauções rigorosas para evitar que as **infecções** se espalhem entre pacientes e funcionários.
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shock
[substantivo]

a severe medical condition following an extreme drop in blood pressure, caused by a massive blood loss, serious burns, etc., which makes the person feel cold, have rapid pulse and breathing

choque, estado de choque

choque, estado de choque

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genetic
[adjetivo]

(of diseases) passed on from one's parents

genético

genético

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fatal
[adjetivo]

resulting in death

fatal, mortal

fatal, mortal

Ex: The hiker fell from a cliff and suffered fatal injuries upon impact .O caminhante caiu de um penhasco e sofreu ferimentos **fatais** com o impacto.
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disabled
[adjetivo]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

deficiente, inválido

deficiente, inválido

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .O trabalhador **deficiente** se destaca em seu trabalho, apesar de enfrentar desafios relacionados à sua condição.
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handicap
[substantivo]

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

deficiência

deficiência

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deafness
[substantivo]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

surdez, condição de surdez

surdez, condição de surdez

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .A detecção precoce da **surdez** é essencial para melhores resultados.
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blindness
[substantivo]

the condition or state of being completely or partially unable to see

cegueira, perda de visão

cegueira, perda de visão

Ex: The doctor explained that cataracts can lead to gradual blindness if left untreated .O médico explicou que as cataratas podem levar a uma **cegueira** gradual se não forem tratadas.
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tuberculosis
[substantivo]

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

tuberculose

tuberculose

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special needs
[substantivo]

particular requirements that a person has, especially an individual with physical, emotional, or mental disability

necessidades especiais, requisitos particulares

necessidades especiais, requisitos particulares

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