CIH Bilingual Medical GlossaryEnglish-Spanish

Please Note: This glossary is a work in progress. We revise it periodically to include more terms.
Therefore, it may not contain all the words you will need. If you cannot find a term in this
list, please check the resources referenced in the Virtual Library. In addition, if you do not
understand a medical term while interpreting, please ask the doctor or patient to explain it
further and then use his or her explanation in your interpretation.
Furthermore, there may be additional regional ways, colloquial or formal, to express in
Spanish some of the medical terms listed here. We have added a third column so you
can record these terms as you encounter them. Bring these terms to the attention of your
instructor and fellow students. Your suggestions may help to enrich the linguistic diversity
of our glossary.
Arrangement: Most general terms, conditions and complaints are listed first. These should be consulted
before going on to the terms that are used in more specific areas of healthcare. All of the
terms are arranged in alphabetical order. The specialties are arranged by alphabetical
order.
Health Care Personnel
Doctor/Physician
Attending Physician
Intern
Medical Doctor (MO)
Medical Fellow
Medical Student
Osteopathic Doctor (DO)
Resident
Specialist
Emergency Medical Technician
Home Care Attendant
Laboratory Technician
Midwife
Nurse
Certified Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse
Nurses Aide
Personnel
Physician's Assistant (PA)
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker (MSW)
Technician

Personal del cuidado de la salud

Mdico, Doctor
Mdico de Planta
Interno, residente de primer ao
Doctor en Medicina
Mdico Investigador
Estudiante de Medicina
Doctor en Osteopata
Residente
Especialista
Tcnico en Emergencias Mdicas
Asistente de Apoyo, Domiciliario
Tcnico de Laboratorio
Partera, comadrona
Enfermero/a
Enfermero/a certificado
Enfermero/a altamente especializada
licenciado/a para formular o recetar o prescribir
Enfermero/a licenciado/a
Enfermero/a registrado/a
Enfermero/a domiciliario/a
Asistente de enfermera
Personal
Asistente Mdico Especializado
Fisioterapeuta
Terapeuta ocupacional
Trabajador Social, Asistente Social
Trabajador Social especializado en psicoterapia
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Administrative
Account Representative
Admissions
Admit a Patient
Appointment
Bill
Birth Date
Business Card
Card
Cashier
Children
Clinic
Confidential
Confidentiality
Consult
Consultation
Discharge (A Patient)
Doctors Office
Elevator
Ethics Committee
Exit
Faith
To Have Faith
Family
Fill Out (Forms)
Follow-Up Appointment
Friends
Front Desk
Funeral Home
God
Health Care Proxy
Health Insurance
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Height
History
Hospice

Hospital
Intensive Care Unit
Interpreter
Informed Consent
To consent
Inpatient Care

Administrativo/a
Representante de cuentas
Admisiones, ingresos
Admitir/Ingresar a un paciente
Cita
Cuenta, factura; volante; billete
Fecha de nacimiento
Tarjeta de presentacin
Tarjeta
Cajero
Nios/as
Clnica
Confidencial
Confidencialidad
Consultar
Consulta
Dar de alta (a un paciente)
Consultorio/oficina del mdico, del doctor
Ascensor
Comit tico
Salida
Fe
Tener Fe
Familia
Rellenar/llenar (formularios)
Cita de seguimiento o de control
Amigos/as
Mesa del frente, mesa principal, mostrador
Funeraria
Dios
Poder mdico, de salud, Reglamento de la
atencin mdica o persona apoderada
Seguro mdico, seguro de salud
HMO (Organizacin para la Administracin de la
Salud)
Estatura
Historia, historial
Hospicio especializado en cuidado terminal o
para pacientes desahuciados o sin esperanza
de vida
Hospital
Unidad de cuidados intensivos
Intrprete
Consentimiento Informado
Consentir
Cuidado/Atencin de pacientes Internos

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Insurance Card
Insurance Company
Job
Kilogram
Knowledge
Labor And Industry
Laboratory
Living Will
Lobby
Managed Care
Meal
Medical Chart
Medical History
Medical Records
Mental Hospital
Morgue
Next Of Kin
Nursing Home
Outpatient Care
Pamphlet
Patient
Patient Advocate
Patient's Bill Of Rights
Payment
Personal
Please
Privacy
Procedure Consent Form
Psychiatric Ward
Relatives
Restroom
Shelter
Womens
Homeless
Toilet
Waiting Room
Walk-In Clinic
Welfare
Workers Compensation
Work Related Injury
Work Release

Tarjeta del seguro

Compaa de seguros
Trabajo, empleo
Kilo, Kilogramo
Conocimiento, sabidura
Trabajo e Industria
Laboratorio
Testamento
Recepcin, vestbulo
Sistema de administracin de salud
Comida
Rcord, archivo o historial mdico/Tabla mdica
Historial/historia mdico/a
Informes/archivos Mdicos
Hospital Mental, Hospital Psiquitrico
Morgue, mortuorio
Parientes ms Cercanos, parientes ms
prximos
Asilo, ancianato, hogar de ancianos donde se
presta atencin o cuidado mdico
Cuidado/atencin a pacientes externos
Panfleto, folleto
Paciente
Abogado, Defensor or Representante del
Paciente
Carta de Declaracin de los Derechos del
Paciente
Pago
Personal
Por Favor; complacer (Vb.)
Privacidad
Formulario de Consentimiento de Procedimiento
Sala de Psiquiatra
Familiares, parientes
Cuarto de bao
Refugio, asilo, amparo, proteccin, casa de
acogida
para mujeres
para indigentes, los sin hogar, los sin techo,
Sevicio, bao, cuarto de bao, aseo, W.C.
Sala de Espera
Ambulatorio, Clnica de Urgencias
Asistencia Social // Prestaciones Sociales
Compensacin a los Trabajadores
Accidente laboral, accidente de trabajo
Relevo del trabajo/exencin del trabajo

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Workforce

Personal, plantilla, mano de obra; poblacin

activa de un pas

Parts Of The Body

Partes del Cuerpo
External
Externas
Head And Neck:
Cabeza y Cuello:
Cheek
Mejilla, cachete, moflete, carrillo
Chin
Barbilla
Cornea
Crnea
Cranium
Crneo
Dentine
Dentina, marfil
Ear (Internal/External)
Oreja, odo
Eardrum
Tmpano
Ear Canal
Canal del odo
Ear Lobe
Lbulo del odo
Eye
Ojo
Eyelash
Pestaa
Eyebrows
Cejas
Eyelids
Prpados
Forehead
Frente
Gums
Encas
Hair
Pelo, cabello
Incisor
Incisivo
Jaw
Mandbula
Lip
Labio
Lower Lip
Labio inferior
Molar
Muela, molar
Mouth
Boca
Nape
Cogote, nuca
Nose
Nariz
Nose-Bridge
Puente nasal, de la nariz
Nostril
Ventana o agujero de la nariz
Orthodontia
Ortodoncia
Palate
Paladar
Roof Of Mouth
Paladar
Scalp
Cuero cabelludo
Sputum
Saliva, esputo
Taste Buds
Papilas gustativas
Teeth
Dientes
Throat
Garganta
Tongue
Lengua
Temple
Sien
Upper Lip
Labio superior
Uvula
vula
Wisdom Tooth
Muela del juicio, muela cordal
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Trunk:
Abdomen
Abdominal
Armpit
Back
Navel/Belly Button
Bust
Chest
Crotch
Elbow
Finger
Fingernail
Flank
Hand
Hips
Hip Joint
Limb
Nipple
Organ
Palm
Quadrant
Shoulder
Shoulder Joint
Side
Skin
Thumb
Waist
Wrist

Tronco:
Abdomen
Abdominal
Axila, sobaco
Espalda
Ombligo
Busto, pecho
Pecho
Entrepierna, bragadura
Codo
Dedo (de la mano)
Ua (de la mano)
Flanco, lado, costado
Mano
Caderas
Articulacin/Coyuntura de la cadera
Miembro,e Extremidad
Pezn
rgano
Palma
Cuadrante
Hombro
Articulacin/Coyuntura del hombro
Costado, lado
Piel
Pulgar
Cintura
Mueca

Lower Body
Ankle
Anus
Arch Of Foot
Ball Of Foot
Buttock
Calf/Calves
Knee
Genital Area
Genitalia
Groin
Heel Of Foot
Inguinal Region
Lower Back/Lumbar
Pelvis

Parte Inferior del Cuerpo

Tobillo
Ano
Arco del pie
Antepi
Nalga
Pantorrilla/s
Rodilla
Area/Zona genital
Genitales
Ingle
Taln
Ingles, regin inguinal
Lumbares, zona inferior de la espalda
Pelvis

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Perineum
Rectum
Shin
Thigh
Toe
Toenail

Perineo
Recto
Espinilla
Muslo
Dedo del pie
Ua (del pie)

Internal
Head And Neck:
Brain Fissure
Brain Stem
Cerebral-Spinal Fluid

Interno
Cabeza y cuello:
Cisura cerebral
Tronco cerebral
Lquido cefalorraqudeo, lquido cerebroespinal
Conjuntiva (del ojo)
Epiglotis
Glndula
Hipotlamo
Iris
Laringe
Cristalino; lente del ojo
Moco
Nervio ptico
Flema, gargajo
Faringe
Glndula pituitaria
Pupila
Retina
Saliva
Glndula salivar
Seno, va, conducto, fosa
Crneo
Conducto lacrimal
Glndula lacrimal
Lgrimas
Timo
Tiroides
Tejido
Amgdala, tonsila
Trquea
Cuerdas vocales
Cera, cerumen (odo)

Conjunctiva (Of Eye)

Epiglottis
Gland
Hypothalamus
Iris
Larynx
Lens Of Eye
Mucus
Optic Nerve
Phlegm
Pharynx
Pituitary Gland
Pupil Of Eye
Retina
Saliva
Salivary Gland
Sinus
Skull
Tear Duct
Tear Gland
Tears
Thymus
Thyroid
Tissue
Tonsil
Trachea
Vocal Chords
Wax (Ear)

Trunk:
Tronco
Adrenal Glands
Glndulas adrenales
Airways
Vas respiratorias
Alveolus
Alvolo
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Aorta
Appendix
Artery
Carotid Artery
Coronary Artery
Femoral Artery
Pulmonary Artery
Arterioles
Atrium
Backbone
Bile
Bladder
Blood Vessels
Bone
Bowel
Bronchus
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Capillary
Cartilage
Clavicle (Collar Bone)
Coccyx
Colon
Diaphragm
Ducts
Esophagus
Fibula
Gall Bladder
Glanglion
Heart
Heart Valve
Joint
Joint Capsule
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lobules
Lungs
Lymph
Lymph Gland
Lymph Nodes
Lymphatic System
Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Myocardium

Aorta
Apndice
Arteria
Arteria cartida
Arteria coronaria
Arteria femoral
Arteria pulmonar
Arteriolas
Atrio
Espinazo, columna vertebral
Bilis
Vejiga
Vasos sanguneos
Hueso
Intestino
Bronquio
Bronquios
Bronquiolos
Capilar
Cartlago
Clavcula
Cccix, coxis
Colon
Diafragma
Conductos
Esfago
Fbula / peron
Vescula biliar
Ganglio
Corazn
Vlvula cardiaca
Articulacin, coyuntura, junta, juntura, unin
Cpsula articular
Rin
Intestino grueso
Hgado
Lbulos
Pulmones
Linfa
Glndula linftica
Ndulos linfticos
Sistema linftico
Msculo
Msculo cardiaco
Miocardio

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Nerve
Organs
Pancreas
Pectoralis
Pulmonary Alveoli
Purkinje Fibers
Ribs
Rectum
Scapula
Sinoatrial Node (SA Node)
Small Intestine
Sphincter
Spinal Cord
Spinal Disk
Spine
Spine Marrow
Spleen
Sternum
Stomach
Tibia
Ureter
Urethra
Urine
Valve
Aortic Valve
Atrioventricular Valve (AV Valve)
Pulmonary Valve
Vein
Venules
Ventricle Of Heart
Vertebra/Vertebral Column

Nervio
rganos
Pncreas
Pectorales
Alvolos pulmonares
Fibras de Purkinje
Costillas
Recto
Escpula/omoplato
Ndulo sinoatrial
Intestino delgado
Esfnter
Mdula espinal
Disco espinal
Espina
Mdula espinal
Bazo
Esternn
Estmago
Tibia
Urter
Uretra
Orina
Vlvula
Vlvula artica
Vlvula atrioventricular
Vlvula pulmonar
Vena
Vnulas
Ventrculo cardiaco
Vertebra / columna vertebral

Lower Body
Ligament
Patella/Kneecap
Synovial Capsule
Tendon

Parte inferior del cuerpo:

Ligamento
Rtula
Cpsula sinobial
Tendn

Male
Epididymis
Foreskin
Penis
Prostate Gland
Scrotum
Semen

Varones
Epididimo
Prepucio
Pene
Glndula prosttica
Escroto
Semen

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Seminal Vesicle
Seminiferous Tubule
Sperm
Testicle
Vas Deferens

Vescula seminal
Tbulos seminferos
Esperma
Testculo
Vasos deferentes

Female
Aureole
Breast
Cervix
Clitoris
Endometrium
Fallopian Tube
Hymen
Labium
Ovary
Ovule
Ovum
Uterus
Vagina
Vulva
Womb

Mujeres
Aureola
Seno, mama, pecho, busto
Cerviz, crvix
Cltoris
Endometrio
Trompas de falopio
Himen
Labio
Ovario
vulo
vulo, huevo
tero
Vagina
Vulva
tero, matriz

Common Complaints Or Symptoms:

Abrasion
Abuse
Abscess
Abscess Of a Tooth
Acidity
Accident
Allergic Reaction
Local
Systemic
Anguish
Appetite (Loss Of)
Asthmatic Episode
Attack
To Have An Attack
Bags (Under The Eye)
Beat (Abuse)
Beating
Bedbug
Belch
To Belch
Belief

Quejas comunes o sntomas

Abrasin
Abuso, Maltrato
Absceso, flemn
Absceso de un diente
Acidez
Accidente
Reaccin alrgica
Reaccin local
Reaccin sistmica
Angustia, congoja
Apetito (prdida de)
Episodio asmtico
Ataque
Tener un ataque
Bolsas
Golpe (abuso)
Paliza, golpiza
Chinche
Eructo
Eructar
Creencia

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Belief System
Bewitched
Bite
Of An Animal
Of An Insect
Birthmark
Blackhead
Bleed
Bleeding
Blindness
Blister
To Blister
Bloated
Bloody
Blow (Strike To The Body)
Blurred Vision
Bowel Movement
To Have a Bowel Movement
Breath
Breathing
Rapid Breathing
To Breathe
Take a Breath
Broken
Bruise
Build Up
Burn
Burping
Callus
Chest Tightness
Chills
Choke
Congested
Congestion
Constipated
Constipation
Cough
Coughing
Nagging cough
Coughing with blood
Unexplainable cough
Convulse
Convulsions

Sistema de creencias
Embrujado/a
Mordedura, picadura, mordisco
De un animal
De un Insecto
Marca de nacimiento
Espinilla, poro, punto negro
Sangrar
Sangrando, sangrante
Ceguera
Ampolla
Ampollar, ampollarse
Hinchado, inflamado
Sangrante, sangriento
Un golpe
Visin borrosa
Movimientos intestinales
Defecar, tener un movimiento intestinal
Respiro
Respiracin
Respiracin rpida
Respirar
Respirar, tomar un respiro
Roto
Moradura, moratn, moretn, cardenal,
magulladura
Acumulacin, intensificacin, aumento
Quemar (V.), quemadura (N)
Eructando
Callo
Tensin, presin en el pecho, pecho apretado
Escalofro/s
Ahogar(se), asfixiar(se), estrangular, atascar,
obstruir, atragantar(se)
Congestionado/a
Congestin
Estreido/a
Estreimiento
Tos
Tos
Tos persistente, crnica
Tos con sangre, escupir sangre
Tos inexplicable, sin explicacin
Convulsionar
Convulsiones

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Cramp

Retortijn, calambre, rampa, molestia

menstrual
Abdominal
Menstrual
Muscular
Aplastado, magullado, machacado
Cortada, cortar
Dao, perjuicio
Ojeras
Sordera
Herida profunda
Defecar
Deshidratado
Deprimido
Diarrea
Dificultad
Digestin
Descarga, flujo
Dislocado
Mareado
Marearse
Mareo
Doble visin
Somnolencia
Sequedad, resequedad
Dispnea
Dolor de odo
Cera (del odo)
Mal de ojo
Episdicamente
Dbil (Adj.), desmayo (N.)
Debilitarse; desfallecimiento; sentirse que se va
a desmayar
Fainting
Desmayo
Fatigued
Fatigado
Fester
lcera, llaga, pstula (N); enconarse, pudrirse,
supurarse, ulcerarse
Fever
Fiebre
Feverish
Febril
Flu
Gripe, gripa
Flu-like symptoms
Sntomas como de gripa (Influenza)
Fracture
Fractura
To Fracture
Fracturarse
Freckle
Peca
Frequency
Frecuencia
Frequent
Frecuente
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Menstrual
Abdominal
Menstrual
Muscular
Crushed
Cut
Damage
Dark Rings Under The Eyes
Deafness
Deep (Wound)
Defecate
Dehydrated
Depressed
Diarrhea
Difficulty
Digestion
Discharge
Dislocated
Dizzy
To Become Dizzy
Dizziness
Double Vision
Drowsiness
Dryness
Dyspnea
Earache
Earwax
Evil Eye
Episodically
Faint
To Feel Faint

Frequently
Frighten
Frozen
Full Of Gas
Germs
Gum Infection
Headache
Heartburn
Heart Trouble
Hoarseness
Hypersensitivity
Indigestion
To Get Indigestion
Infection
To Infect
Infected
Injure
Injured
Injury
Insomnia
Intercourse
Intestinal Gas
Intoxicated
Irregular Pulse
Irritation
Itch
Itchiness
Jagged
Jittery
Jumpy
Lesion
Limp
To Limp
Lose
Lose Consciousness
Loss Of Vision
Lump
Malnourished
Mass
Masturbation
Migraine
Mind
Miracle
Mold

Frecuentemente
Asustar, espantar
Congelar, helar
Lleno de gas
Grmenes
Infeccin de las encas
Dolor de cabeza
Acidez
Enfermar del corazn, problemas cardiacos
Ronquedad, ronquera, afona
Hipersensibilidad
Indigestin
Tener una indigestin
Infeccin
Infectar
Infectado
Herir, daar, lastimar, perjudicar
Herido
Herida, lesin, dao; agravio
Insomnio
Coito, relaciones sexuales con penetracin
Gases intestinales
Intoxicado por drogas o alcohol
Pulso irregular
Irritacin, picor
Picar, rascar
Comezn, picazn, rasquia
Dentado, mellado
Nervioso, agitado, inquieto
Saltn, asustadizo, nervioso, aprensivo
Lesin
Cojera
Cojear
Perder
Perder la conciencia o el conocimiento, quedar
inconsciente
Prdida de la visin
Bulto
Malnutrido
Masa
Marturbacin
Migraa
Mente
Milagro
Hongo / musgo

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Mood Swing
Mosquito
Nap
Nausea
Necrosis
Nervous
Nodule
Nosebleed
Numb
To Become Numbed By Inactivation
Numbness
Open Sore
Oozing
Climax
Orgasm
Out Of Breath
Pain (See Pain Words Below)
Pale
Palpitation
Paralysis
Pass Out
Perspire
Perspiration
Plugged Ear
Prick (Hurt)
Pruritus
Pulse
Pus
Pustule
Pyorrhea
Quake
Quarrel
Queasy
Quick
Quiet
Recurrent
Reproduction
Respiration
Retention
Rhonchous Lung Sounds
Rhythm
Rough
Runny Nose
Rupture

Cambio de humor
Mosquito
Siesta
Nusea
Necrosis
Nervioso/a
Ndulo
Sangrado de nariz
Entumecido
Entumecerse por no moverse, por falta de
actividad
Entumecimiento, adormecimiento
Llaga abierta
Rezumando, rezumante, exudante
Climax
Orgasmo
Sin Aliento, sin respiracin
Dolor
Plido/a
Palpitacin
Parlisis
Desmayarse
Sudar, transpirar, perspirar
Sudoracin, transpiracin, perspiracin
Odo entaponado / tapado
Pinchazo, punzada
Prurito / comezn / picazn
Pulso
Pus
Pstula
Piorrea
Temblor
Disputa, pelea
Delicado, dbil, remilgado
Rpido
Silencio, silencioso
Recurrente
Reproduccin
Respiracin
Retencin
Sonidos roncos del pulmn
Ritmo
spero, tosco, grosero, rudo
Nariz que gotea, que moquea, nariz mocosa
Ruptura

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Ruptured
Scorpion
Scratch (Injury)
To Scratch
Secrete
Secretion
Seizures
Sensitive
Sex
Anal Sex
Oral Sex
Vaginal Sex
Intercourse
Foreplay
Sexual Activity
Sexual Relations
Sexual Partners
Sexually Active
Shiver
Shock (Fright)
Shortness Of Breath
Smoke
To Smoke
Second-Hand Smoke
Snake
Sneeze
Sore Throat
Spasm (Of a Muscle)
Spicy Foods
Spider
Black Widow Spider
Spit
To Spit
Splinter
Spread

Stiffness
Sting (Of An Insect)
To Sting
Strain
Strained Muscle
Stuffed

Roto, quebrado
Escorpin
Rascadura, rascn, araazo, rasguo, marca,
seal, raspadura
Rascarse
Secretar
Secrecin
Convulsiones
Sensible, sensitivo
Sexo
Sexo anal
Sexo oral
Sexo vaginal
Penetracin, coito
Juegos preliminares
Actividad sexual
Relaciones sexuales
Pareja sexual
Sexualmente activo
Temblar
Choque, sobresalto
Falta de respiracin
Humo
Fumar
Humo de tabaco de segunda mano
Serpiente, culebra
Estornudar
Garganta irritada, dolor de garganta
Espasmo (muscular)
Comidas picantes
Araa
Araa Viuda Negra
Escupitajo, gapo, saliva, esputo
Escupir
Astilla
Diseminacin, propagacin, extensin, difusin
(N.), extender, esparcir, propagar, diseminar
(Vb.)
Rigidez, dureza, agarrotamiento,
entumecimiento
Picadura, aguijonazo, aguijn
Picar, agujonear; escocer
Tensin, presin; torcedura, esguince
Esguince; msculo distendido
Relleno; disecado

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Stuffed Up
Suffocate
Swallow
Sweat
Night sweat
To Sweat
Swell
To Swell
Swelling
Swollen
Symptom
Symptomatic
Teary/Watery Eyes
Temperature
Tense
To Tense Up
Tension
Thirst (Excessive)
Tick (Insect)
Tightness
Tingling
Tired
Tiredness
Toothache
Transmission
Airborne transmission
Undernourished
Understandable
To understand
Unwanted
Urinate
It hurts to urinate
Urination (Excessive)
Vision
Vomit
Vomiting
Weak
Weakness
Weight Fluctuations
Weight Loss
Well-Hydrated
Wheeze
Wheezing

Con la nariz tapada, estar congestionado o

acatarrado
Sofocar
Tragar
Sudor
Sudor nocturno
Sudar
Hinchazn, bulto
Hincharse, inflar, abultar, aumentar
Hinchando
Hinchado, inflado, inflamado
Sntoma
Sintomtico
Ojos llorosos
Temperatura, fiebre
Tenso, tieso
Tensar, tensionar
Tensin
Sed (excesiva)
Garrapata
Tensin, tirantez // Estrechez
Cosquilleo, hormigueo
Cansado/a
Cansancio
Dolor de dientes
Transmisin
Transmisin por el aire
Malnutrido
Comprensible
Entender, comprender
No deseado, indeseable
Orinar
Duele al orinar
Orinar (excesivo)
Visin
Vomitar
Vmito
Dbil
Debilidad
Fluctuaciones de peso
Prdida de peso
Bien hidratado
Resuello, ruidoso, respiracin violenta o con
silbido
Resollando como haciendo un silbido, respirar
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Withdrawal
Worry
To Worry
Wound

Retirada, abandono
Preocupacin
Preocuparse
Herida

Pain Words
A Stab Of Pain (Sudden, Brief Pain)

Tender (Painfully Sensitive)

Throbbing Pain (Beating With Rapidity Or Force)
Unbearable

Palabras de dolor
Dolor que traspasa, que apuala, una picada
(Dolor Repentino Breve)
Dolores
Doler
Sensacin de quemadura, de quemazn, de
ardor
Dolor crnico
Calambre, rampa, tirn
Muscular
Menstrual, dolor de ovarios, clico
Estomacal
Viene y se va
Constante, persistente
Dolor sordo / extendido
Dolor agudsimo, extremo, insoportable;
dolorossimo
Dolor generalizado
Duele
Intenso
Dolor intermitente
Dolor localizado
Menor, mnimo
A intervalos, de vez en cuando
Doloroso
Aguijonazos, hormigueos
Recurrente
Dolor agudo, dolor punzante
Dolor punzante
Punzada, picada, mordida
Dolorido, adolorido, inflamado, resentido, irritado
(Adj.); llaga, lcera (N.)
Dolor, inflamacin, irritacin
Fuerte, violento (folor de cabeza)
Picazn, dolor agudo, escozor (N.) // Picar,
pinchar, punzar (Vb.)
Adolorido, sensible
Palpitante
Inaguantable, insoportable

Common Procedures:

Procedimientos Comunes:

Aches (Continuous Dull Pain)

To Ache
Burning Sensation
Chronic Pain
Cramp
Muscle
Menstrual
Stomach
Comes And Goes
Constant, Persistent
Dull Pain (Not Intense Or Sharp)
Excruciating (Extremely Painful)
Generalized Pain
Hurts
Intense
Intermittent Pain
Localized Pain
Minor
On And Off
Painful
Pins And Needles
Recurring
Sharp Pain
Shooting Pain (Pain Shot Up My Leg)
Smarts (Sharp, Local Pain; Usually Superficial)
Sore
Soreness
Splitting (Headache)
Sting

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Biopsy
Blood Pressure Reading
Blood
A Pint
Antibody
Antigen
Blood Bank
Blood Clot
Blood Count
Blood Donation
Blood Glucose Levels
Blood Glucose Reading
Blood Match (Blood Grouping)
Blood Plasma
Blood Test
Blood Type
B-Lymphocytes (B-Cells)
Bone Marrow
Cd4 Cells/Cd4 Count
Clotting Factors
Fibrin
Hematologist
Hemoglobin
Leukocytes
Mean (Statistic)
Range
Red Blood Cells
Samples
Seroconversion
Serology
Serum
Td (Median Toxic Dose)
Titer
T-Lymphocytes (T-Cells)
White Blood Cells
Transfusion
Viral Load
Bone Marrow Transplant
Bone Scan
Bronchoscopy
Catherization
Catherize
Cauterization
Cauterize

Biopsia
Medicin de la presin sangunea
Sangre
Una pinta
Anticuerpo
Antgeno
Banco de sangre
Cogulo de sangre
Recuento globular, recuento sanguneo
Donacin de sangre
Niveles de glucosa en la sangre
Medicin de los niveles de glucosa
Compatibilidad sangunea, aparejamiento/
agrupamiento sanguneo
Plasma sanguneo
Examen sanguneo, de sangre
Grupo/tipo sanguneo
Linfocitos B (Clulas B)
Mdula sea
Clulas Cd4, recuento de Cd4
Factores de coagulacin
Fibrina
Hematlogo
Hemoglobina
Leucocitos
Media (Estadstica)
Rango
Glbulos rojos, hemates
Muestras
Seroconversin
Serologa
Suero
Dt (Dosis Txica Media)
Ttulo, valor
Linfocitos T (Clulas T)
Glbulos blancos, leucocitos
Transfusin
Carga viral
Transplante de Medula sea
Tomografa del hueso (sea)
Broncoscopia
Caterizacin
Caterizar
Cauterizacin
Cauterizar

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Check-Up
Circumcision
Colposcopy
Complete Physical
Computed Tomography (Ct Scan)
Curettage
Conization
Cytology
Cytoscopy
Diagnose
Diagnosis
Dilation And Curettage (D&C)
Echocardiogram (Echo)
Electrocardiogram (Ekg)
Electroencephalogram (Eeg)
Electromyogram (Emg)
Elisa Test For Hiv
Endoscopy
Exam
Excision
Exercise Tolerance Test
False Negative
False Positive
Fast Plasma Glucose Test (FPG)
Filling (For Tooth)
Fluorescence microscopy
Fluoroscopy
Gastroscopy
Glucose Meter
Gown (Clinical/Hospital)
Holter Monitor
HIV (Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus) Test

Verificar, chequear
Circuncisin
Colposcopia
Examen fsico completo
Tomografa Computarizada, Computada
(Escner Ct), CT, Tac
Raspado, curetaje
Conizacin
Citologa
Cistoscopia
Diagosticar
Diagnstico
Dilatacin y raspado
Ecocardiograma/ Ecocardiografa
Electrocardiograma/fa (Ekg)
Electroencefalograma/fa (Eeg)
Electromiograma/fa (Emg)
Elisa Examen para la deteccin del VIH
Endoscopia
Examen, prueba, anlisis
Excisin
Prueba de tolerancia fsica
Falso negativo // Negativo falso
Falso positivo // Positivo falso
Prueba de glucosa en plasma en ayunas
Empaste (dental)\
Microscopa fluorescente
Fluoroscopia
Gastroscopia
Glucmetro
Bata
Monitor de ritmo cardaco
Test del VIH (Virus de Inmunodeficiencia
Humana)
Incisin
Pielograma Intravenoso
Examen de laboratorio
Prostatectoma laparoscpica
Foto-Coagulacin por lser
Ciruga lser
Litrotipsia, litolapaxia
Lubricado/a
Almohada, almohadilla cervical, lumbar
Puncin lumbar
Prueba de la funcin pulmonar
Resonancia Magntica Nuclear (RMN)

Incision
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
Laboratory Test
Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
Laser Photocoagulation
Laser Surgery
Lithotripsy
Lubricate
Lumbar/Cervical Roll
Lumbar Puncture
Lung Function Test
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Mammogram
Mammography
Nasal Irrigation
Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
Observation
Operate
Operation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Ova And Parasite Test
Pap Smear
Smear
Pathologist
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Ppd (Purified Protein Derivative)
Prescribe
Prostate-Specific Antigen Blood Test (PSA)
Pulmonary Function Test
Question
Radical Prostatectomy
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
Rectal Exam
Digital Rectal Exam
Release
Renal Dialysis
Resection
Root Canal
Run a Test
Screening Tests
Screening (Screening the Population)
Semen Analysis
Serological Test
Skin Allergy Testing
Sonogram
Specimen
Sphygmomanometer
Spirometry
Sterilization
Sterilize
Stick Out The Tongue
Stool Sample/Specimen
Stomach Pump
Survey
Test

Mamograma
Mamografa
Irrigacin nasal
Biopsia por aspiracin con aguja
Prostatectoma preservadora del nervio
Observacin
Operar
Operacin
Prueba oral de tolerancia a la glucosa
Prueba de huevos y parsitos
Papanicolau, citologa
Frotis
Patlogo
Tomografa por emisin de positrones
Protena derivada purificada
Recetar, prescribir
Prueba de sangre del antgeno prosttico
especfico
Evaluacin de la funcin pulmonar
Pregunta, cuestin
Prostatectoma radical
Test reagnico plasmtico rpido
Examen del recto
Examen rectal digital
Dar de alta
Dilisis renal
Reseccin
Endodoncia, tratamiento de conductos
Hacer un examen, llevar a cabo un examen
Exmenes de deteccin
Reconocimiento
Anlisis Seminal
Prueba serolgica
Pruebas de alergias de la piel
Sonograma / ecografia
Espcimen, muestra, modelo
Esfigmomanmetro
Espirometra
Esterilizacin
Esterilizar
Sacar la lengua
Muestra de la materia fecal, del excremento
Bomba estomacal, lavativa
Estudio, examen, reconocimiento, encuesta
Examen

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Test Strip
Temperature Reading
Oral
Anal
Throat/Wound Culture
Thyroid Image
Tonometry
Tourniquet
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Assay
Tuberculin Test
Turn Over
Ultrasound
Focused Unltrasound Surgery (FUS)
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Undress
Upper Gi Series
Urinalysis
Urine Test
Visual Fields Examination
X-Ray
Chest X-Ray

Tira de deteccin, tirilla

Medicin de la temperatura
Oral
Anal
Cultivo de la garganta, de una herida
Imgen tiroidea
Tonometra
Torniquete
Estudio de la hormona estimuladora de la
tiroides
Test de la tuberculina
Volcar, voltearse, darse la vuelta
Ecografia/ ultrasonido/ ecocardiografa
Ciruga de ultrasonido enfocado
Ultrasonido enfocado de alta intensidad
Ultrasonido teraputico
Desvestirse, desnudarse
Seriada gastrointestinal
Urinlisis, anlisis de la orina
Examen de la orina
Examen del campo visual
Radiografa/ Rayos X
Radiografa del pecho

Common Instruments:
Bedpan
Brace
Cane
Catheter
Crutches
Curette
Cystoscope
Endoscope
Flow Meter
Fluoroscope
Heating Pad
Hypodermic Needle
Laparoscope
Loop
Mercurochrome
Meter
Microscope
Needle/Syringe
Outlet Protector
Peak Flow Meter

Instrumentos Comunes
Orinal, cua, silleta
Grapa, tirante, tensor, abrazadera
Bastn, caa
Catter
Muletas
Cureta, raspador
Cistoscopio
Endoscopio
Metro para medir el flujo, el fludo
Fluoroscopio
Almohadilla de calor, almohada elctrica
Aguja hipodrmica
Laparoscopio
Lazo // Presilla, anilla, abrazadera
Mercuriocromo
Metro
Microscopio
Jeringuilla // Jeringa
Protector de salida
Medidor de flujo mximo

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Pumps
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Tuning Fork
Tweezers
Walker
Wheelchair

Escarpines, zapatillas // bombas

Estetoscopio
Termmetro
Diapasn
Pinzas, tenacillas
Andador
Silla de ruedas

Common Conditions
Abnormal
Acne
Acute Condition
Addiction
Aids (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome)

Estados Comunes
Anormal
Acn
Enfermedad/ Afeccin/ Condicin aguda/grave
Adiccin
Sida (Sndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida)

Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcoholism
Allergy
Allergen
Anemia
Anemic
Aneurysm
Arrythmia
Artherosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Mild Intermittent Asthma
Mild Persistent Asthma
Moderate Persistent Asthma
Severe Persistent Asthma
Asthmatic
Asymptomatic
Autoimmune Disease
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Bowel Dysfunction
Break down (v)
Bronchitis
Cancer
Catarrh
Cavity (Dental)
Chancre
Chronic Condition
Chlamydia

Abuso del alcohol

Abstinencia del alcohol
Alcoholismo
Alergia
Alrgeno
Anemia
Anmico/a
Aneurisma
Arritmia
Arterioesclerosis
Artritis
Asma
Asma leve intermitente
Asma leve persistente
Asma moderada persistente
Asma severa persistente
Asmtico
Asintomtico
Enfermedad autoimmune
Vaginosis bacteriana
Hiperplasia prosttica benigna
Disfuncin intestinal
Descomponer
Bronquitis
Cncer
Catarro
Cavidad (dental)
Chancro
Estado crnico
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Clogged Ateries
Cold (Illness)
Cold Sore
Color Blindness
Contagious
Infectious
Crippled
Cyst
Cystic Fibrosis
Deviated Nasal Septum
Diabetes
Adult Onset
Childhood
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diphtheria
Disability
Ductal Carcinoma
Dyslexia
Dypsnea
Dysentery
Dysuria
Edema
Embryonal Cell Carcinoma
Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction/compliation
Failure (Medical Context)
Fever Blister
Food Poisoning
Fungus
Fuzz
Gallstone
Gangrene
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GRD)
Genital Warts
Gingivitis
Glycosuria
Goiter
Gonorrhea
Hay Fever
Heart Attack/Myocardial infarction
Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Heart Murmur

Arterias obstrudas
Resfriado, catarro
Herpes labial, llaga labial
Daltonismo
Contagioso/a
Infeccioso
Lisiado, tullido
Quiste
Fibrosis qustica
Tabique (septum) nasal desviado
Diabetes
Principio en edad adulta
Niez
Diabetes tipo 1
Diabetes tipo 2
Nefropata diabtica
Difteria
Disabilidad
Carcinoma ductal
Dislexia
Disnea
Disentera
Disuria
Edema
Carcinoma celular embrional
Epilepsia
Disfuncin, complicacin erctil
fallo, insuficiencia (contexto mdico)
Ampolla de fiebre en los labios, herpes labial
Intoxicacin
Hongos
Vello, pelusa
Clculo biliar
Gangrena
Enfermedad de reflujo gastroesofageal
Verrugas genitales
Gingivitis
Glicosuria
Bocio, coto
Gonorrea
Fiebre del heno
Ataque cardiaco/infarto de miocardio
Enfermedad cardiaca
Enfermedad congenital cardiaca
Soplo cardiaco, soplo del corazn

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Heart rate
Hematuria
Hemophillus
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Hernia
Herpes Virus
Genital Herpes
HIV (Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus)
Hives
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Hyper-Cholesterolemia
Hyperemesis Gravida
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
Silent killer
White Coat Syndrome
Rapid onset
Systolic
Diastolic
Essential Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease)
Hypoglycemia
Impetigo
Infection
Inflammation
Influenza
Inguinal Syndrome
Intensive
Invasive
Jaundice
Kidney Disease
Lactose Intolerance
Leprosy (Hansens Disease)
Lobular Carcinoma
Low Blood Pressure
Lump
Lupus
Lymphogranuloma Venerum (LGV)
Mastitis
Microorganism
Obese

ritmo cardiaco, ritmo del corazn

Hematuria
Hemfilo
Hemorroides
Hepatitis
Hepatitis viral
Hernia
Virus del herpes
Herpes genital
VIH (Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana)
Urticaria
Virus del papiloma humano
Hiper-colesterolemia
Hiperemsis gravdica
Hiperglucemia
Hipertensin, alta presin arterial/ sangunea
Asesino silencioso
Sndrome de bata blanca
Aparicin rpida
Sistlico
Diastlico
Hipertensin esencial
Hipertensin secundaria
Hipotensin
Hipertiroidismo (enfermedad de Graves)
Hipoglucemia
Imptigo
Infeccin
Inflamacin
Influenza, gripe, gripa
Sndrome inguinal
Intensivo
Invasivo, invasor
Ictericia
Enfermedad del rin
Intolerancia a la lactosa
Lepra (enfermedad de Hansen)
Carcinoma lobular
Presin/tensin sangunea baja
Bulto, bola, chichn, hinchazn, abultamiento
Lupus
Linfogranuloma venerum (venreo)
Mastitis
Microorganismo
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Obesity
Onset
Osteoporosis
Overactive Thyroid
Overweight
Parasite
Parasitic Infection
Periodontal Disease
Pharyngeal Syndrome
Plague
Pneumonia
Pre-Diabetes
Rabies
Rectal Syndrome
Retrovirus
Rheumatic Fever
Salmonella
Scarlet Fever
Seminal Vesicle Invasion
Sessile Polyp
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
Shingles
Sinus Disease
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Slipped Disk
Sprain
Sprained
Strep Throat
Stroke
Sunburn
Syphilis
Congenital Syphilis
Syphilis Sores
Tapeworm
Tendonitis
Tetanus
Thrombosis
Tonsillitis
Tooth Decay
Trichomonas
Tuberculosis
Active Primary Tuberculosis

Obesidad
Principio, comienzo, inicio
Osteoporosis
Tiroides hiperactiva
Sobrepeso
Parsito
Infeccin parasitaria
Enfermedad periodental
Sndrome farngeo
Plaga / Peste Bubnica
Neumona
Prediabetes
Rabia
Sndrome rectal
Retrovirus
Fiebre reumtica
Salmonela
Fiebre Escarlata / Escarlatina
Invasin de la vescula seminal
Plipo ssil
Enfermedad de Transmisin Sexual (ETS)
Herpes Zoster, culebrilla
Enfermedad de los senos
Sinusitis
Apnea del sueo
Vrtebra dislocada
Torcedura, luxacin, dislocacin
Torcido, luxado, dislocado
Angina de la garganta; Infeccion
Estreptococcica de la garganta
Apopleja, derrame cerebral
Quemadura solar
Sfilis
Sfilis congenital
Llagas de la sfilis
Solitaria, lombriz Solitaria, Tenia
Tendonitis, tendinitis
Ttanos
Trombosis
Tonsillitis, amigdalitis
Caries
Tricomonas
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis activa primaria

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Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Miliary Tuberculosis
Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
PrimaryTuberculosis
Latent (dormant) Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (Secondary)
Vaccine
BCG Vaccine
Typhoid Fever
Uremia
Urinary Dysfunction
Varicose Veins
Vasospasms
Venereal Disease
Virus
Viral Infection
Worm

Tuberculosis extensivamente resistente a la

droga
Tuberculosis miliar
Tuberculosis resistente a mltiples drogas
Tuberculosis primaria
Tuberculosis latente (dormida)
Tuberculosis (secundaria)
Vacuna
Vacuna BCG
Fiebre Tfoidea
Uremia
Disfuncin urinaria
Venas vricosas, varices
Vasoespasmo
Enfermedad venrea
Virus
Infeccin viral
Lombriz, gusano

Common Treatments And Medications

Allergy Shots
Amphetamines
Analgesic
Antiacid
Antibiotic
Anticholinergic drugs
Anticoagulant
Anticonvulsant
Antidepressant
Antidiarrheal
Antiemetic
Antihistamine
Histamine
Antihypertensive
Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-Oncotic
Antiseptic
Antitussive
Aspirin
Asthma Pump
Azithromycin
Band-Aid
Bandage
Bathe
Bend Over

Tratamientos Comunes y Medicacin

Inyecciones contra las alergias
Anfetaminas
Analgsico
Anticido
Antibitico
Drogas anticolinrgicas
Anticoagulante
Anticonvulsivo
Antidepresivo
Antidiarrico
Antiemtico (antivomitivo)
Antihistamnico
Histamina
Anti-hipertensivo
Anti-inflamatorio
Anti-onctico
Antisptico
Antitusivo
Aspirina
Inhalador, insuflador
Acitromicina
Tirita, curita
Venda, vendaje (N.); vendar (Vb.)
Lavar, Baar(Se)
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Beta Agonist
Birth Control Pill
Blood Thinner
Booster Shot
Bronchodilator
Calcium
Capsule
Cast
To Put on a Cast
Cathartic
Chamomile
Cod Liver Oil
Compress (Hot/Cold)
Condoms
Contraceptive
Cough Syrup
Counseling
Cream (Medicinal)
Decongestant
Dental Floss
Dentures
Depressant
Depressing
Detergent
Diet
Disinfectant
Diuretic
Dosage
Dose
Drops
Dropper
Drug
Drugstore
Emetic
Enema
Exercise
Extract (Herbal)
Expectorant
EXUBERA
Eye Drops
Eyeglasses
Flu Shot
Fluoride
Foam
Folk Healer

Agonista beta
Pldora anticonceptiva, de control del embarazo
Diluyente sanguneo/ anticoagulante
Revacunacin, inyeccin de refuerzo
Broncodilatador
Calcio
Cpsula
Yeso, Escayola
Enyesar, Escayolar
Catrtico
Camomila, manzanilla
Aceite de hgado de bacalao
Compresas (fras/calientes)
Condones, preservativos
Anticonceptivo, contraceptivo
Jarabe para la Tos
Terapia (consejera)
Crema, pomada
Descongestivo
Hilo/seda dental, seda encerada/floja dental
Dentadura postiza; caja
Depresivo
Deprimente
Detergente
Dieta
Desinfectante
Diurtico
Dosis, dosificacin, posologa
Dosis
Gotas
Cuentagotas
Droga, medicamento
Farmacia, botica, droguera
Emtico
Enema
Ejercicio
Extracto (herbal)
Expectorante
Exubera
Gotas para los ojos
Gafas, lentes, espejuelos
Vacuna contra la gripe/a/ influenza
Fluoruro, flor
Espuma
Sanador, curandero

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Gardasil
Gargle
Gauze
Glucose
Glyburide
Glypizide (Glucatrol)
Heal
Hearing Aid
Heat
Heating Pad
Herb
Herbal Treatment
Hot Pack
Hot Water Bottle
Humidifier
Hydration
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hypnotic/Soporifics
Immunization
Immuno Therapy
Inhaled corticosteroids
Inhaler
Injection
Insecticide
Insertion
Insulin
Insulin Injection
Insulin Pump
Intravenous Drip
Iodine
Jam
Jelly
Laxative
Long-Term Control Medicines
Lose Weight
Lotion
Lubricate
Lukewarm
Make-Up
Massage
Measure
To Measure
Medication
Medicine
Medicine Cabinet

Gardasil
Hacer grgaras
Gasa
Glucosa
Gliburida / hipoglucemiante oral
Glipicida/ hipoglucemiante oral
Curar, sanar, cicatrizar, remediar
Audfono, aparato del odo, sonotone
Calor, calefaccin
Almohadilla de calor, almohada elctrica
Hierba
Tratamiento herbal, omeoptico
Almohodilla de calor, almohadilla elctrica
Bolsa de agua caliente
Humidificador
Hidratacin
Agua oxigenada, perxido hidrogenado
Hipnticos, soporferos
Inmunizacin
Inmuno-terapia
Corticoesteroides inhaladas
Inhalador
Inyeccin
Insecticida
Insercin
Insulina
Inyeccin de insulina
Bomba de insulina
Goteo intravenoso
Yodo/iodo
Aprieto, apuro // compota, conserva
Jalea
Laxante
Medicinas de control a largo plazo
Perder peso
Locin
Lubricar
Tibio, templado
Maquillaje
Masaje
Medida
Medir
Medicacin
Medicina
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Nebulizer
Nose Drop
Nourish
Novocaine
Oil
Ointment
On An Empty Stomach
Oxygen
Pacemaker
Painkiller
Peak
Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Pill
Half-Pill
Pulverized
Quarter Of a Pill
Placebo
Plastic
Prescription
Protection
Pulp
Quick-Relief Medicines
Reading Glasses
Refill
Remedy
Repellant
Resistance
Rinse
Rub
Rubdown
Salve
Sample
Second-Line Drugs (SLDs)
Shaman
Shave
Shots
Skimmed Milk
Sitz Bath
Soak
Soap
Spermicide
Splint

Merthiolate (marca registrada de un

medicamento)
Nebulizador
Gotas nasales, para la nariz
Nutrir
Novocana
Aceite
Ungento, pomada
Con el estmago vaco
Oxgeno
Marcapasos // nodo atrioventricular del corazn
Calmante
Pico
Farmacutico
Farmacia
Pldora, pastilla
Media pastilla
Pulverizada
Un cuarto de pastilla
Placebo
Plstico
Prescripcin
Proteccin
Pulpa, pulpa dentaria, pulpeja
Medicinas de alivio rpido
Gafas, lentes de lectura
Rellenar
Remedio
Repelente
Resistencia
Aclarar, enjuagar
Frotar (Vb), frotacin, roce (N)
Masaje, friccin
Preservar, aliviar (Vb.) ungento (N.)
Muestra, ejemplar
Drogas de segunda lnea
Chamn
Afeitar
Inyeccin
Leche desnatada, descremada, sin natilla
Bao de asiento
Empapar, remojar (Vb). mojada (Adj)
Jabn
Espermicida
Astilla, tablilla

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Spoonful
Steroid
Stimulant
Stone
Suck
Surgery
Suppository
Tablespoon
Tablet
TB Skin Test
Teaspoon
Tetanus Shot
Therapy
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Tranquilizer
Tylenol
Ultraviolet (UV) Treatment
Vasodilator
Vinegar
Vitamin Supplement
Walking Cane
Yeast

Entablillar
Cucharada
Esteroide
Estimulante
Piedra // clculo
Chupar, mamar, aspirar
Ciruga
Supositorio
Cuchara de sopa
Pastilla, comprimido, tableta
Prueba cutnea (de la piel) de la tuberculina
Cucharilla, cucharadita
Inyeccin antitetnica, para el Ttanos
Terapia
Cepillo de dientes
Pasta de dientes, dentfrico
Tranquilizador
Tylenol
Tratamiento ultravioleta (UV)
Vasodilatador
Vinagre
Suplemento vitamnico
Bastn
Levadura // hongo

Specialties:

Especialidades:

Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicines
Magnet Therapy

Medicina Alternativa
Acupuntura
Medicinas herbales
Terapia magntica

Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologist
Local Anesthesia
Pain Management
Spinal Anesthesia
Cardiology
Angina Pectoris

Anestesiologa
Anestesilogo
Anestesia local
Manejo del dolor
Anestesia espinal, epidural
Cardiologa
Angina pectoris, angina de pecho, dolor de
pecho
Angiograma
Arritmia
Aneurismo arterial
Aterosclerosis
Globo, baln
Caterizacin cardiaca

Angiogram
Arrhythmia
Arterial aneurism
Atherosclerosis
Balloon
Cardiac Catherization

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Cardiac Scan
Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiopulmonary
Cardiologist
Cardioscope
Cardiovascular
Catheter
Circulatory System
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary Arteries
Coronary Bypass Surgery
CPR
Cyanosis
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Encephalomyocarditis
Embolism
Exercise Thallium Test
Heart Beat
Heart Failure
Heart Murmur
Ischemia
Dl (Low Density Lipoprotein)
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Myocarditis
Open-Heart Surgery
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Single Ventricle
Steady Pace
Stenosis
Stent
Stressors
Stress/Exercise Test
The Heart Beats
Ventricular Septal Defect

Paro cardiaco
Escner cardiaco
Cirujano cardiaco
Cardiopulmonar
Cardilogo
Cardioscopio
Cardiovascular
Catter
Sistema circulatorio
Fallo congestivo cardiaco
angioplastia coronaria
Arterias coronarias
Ciruga para un desvo coronario, para un
bypass coronario
RCP (Reanimacin Cardio-Pulmonar)
Cianosis (color azulado)
Ecocardiograma/fa
Electrocardiograma/fa (EKG)
Encfalomiocarditis
Embolismo
Examen de ejercicio del Talio, Test del Talio
Latido del corazn, pulsacin cardiaca
Fallo cardiaco
Soplo cardiaco
Isquemia
Lipoprotena de baja densidad
Hipertrofia ventricular izquierda
Miocarditis
Ciruga a corazn abierto
Fiebre reumtica
Enfermedad reumtica del corazn
Ventrculo nico
Ritmo estable
Estensis
Estent // varilla
Estresantes
Examen para medir el ritmo cardiaco
Los latidos del corazn
Comunicacion interventricular

Chiropractice
Arch Insert
Arch Support
Chiropractor

Quiroprctica
Plantilla para el zapato
Sostn del arco
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Dermatology
Acne
Allergist
Allergy
Biopsy (Punch/Shave)
Blemishes
Boil
Callous
Callus
Carbuncle
Corn
Culture a Wound
Cysts
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Dermatologist
Dermatology
Draining a Cyst
Dry Skin
Dust Mite
Eczema
Fungal Scraping
Fungus Of Nails
Gangrene
Hypoallergenic
Incision
Lice
Moisten
Moisturizing
Mole
Non-Comedogenic
Peeling
Pimples
Psoriasis
Rash; Eruption
Scabies
Scab
Scale
Scaling
Scaly
Skin Cancer
Skin Complications
Sunburned
Sunscreen

Dermatologa
Acn
Alergista
Alergia
Biopsia (por aguja, por cepillo)
Manchas, imperfecciones
Furnculo
Calloso
Callo
Canbunclo, ntrax
Callo
Cultivo de una herida
Quistes
Caspa
Dermatitis
Dermatlogo
Dermatologa
Drenar un quiste
Piel seca
caros del polvo
Eccema
Examen fungal por raspado
Hongos de las uas
Gangrena
Hipoalergnico
Incisin
Piojos
Humedecer, humedecerse
Humidificante, hidratante
Lunar
No-comedognico
Pelndose
Granos, barros
Psoriasis
Salpullido, sarpullido, erupcin
Sarna
Costra
Escama
Escamndose
Escamoso
Cncer de piel
Complicaciones de la piel
Quemado por el sol
Pantalla solar

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Verruga

Emergency Medicine
Acidosis
Admit a Patient
Alkalosis
Anaphylactic Shock
Appendicitis
Appendectomy
Asphyxia
Asphyxiation
Bullet
Bullet Wound
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiopulmonary Rescucitation/Rescucitator
Cast
Concussion
Contusion
Detoxification
Drown
Drunken
Exposure
First/Second/Third Degree Burns
Hemorrhage
I Stopped Breathing
I Stopped To Breathe
Induce Vomiting
Insulin Reaction
Insulin Shock
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Intoxicated (See Food Poisoning)
Intravenous Drip
Isolate
Lacerate
Laceration
Maceration
Overdose
Poison
To Poison
Poisoning
Quarantine
Rape
Raped
Sepsis
Spinal Tap

Medicina de Emergencia
Acidosis
Internar // hospitalizar // admitir a un paciente
Alcalosis
Shock Anafilctico (Choque, choc)
Apendicitis
Apendectoma
Asfixia
Asfixia
Bala
Herida de bala
Paro cardiaco
Resucitacin cardiopulmonar
Yeso, escayola
Concusin
Contusin
Desintoxicacin
Ahogar(se); anegar(se)
Borracho, ebrio, embriagado, bebido, tomado
Expuosicin
Quemaduras de primer/segundo y tercer grado
Hemorragia
Dej de respirar
Par para respirar
Vmito inducido
Reaccin a la Insulina
Shock Insulnico (Choque, choc)
Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI)
Borracho o drogado
Goteo intravenoso
Aislar
Lacerar
Laceracin
Maceracin
Sobredosis
Veneno
Envenenar
Venenoso
Cuarentena
Violar
Violado/a
Sepsis
Drenaje espinal

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Tear (Muscle, Tendon, Ligament)
Toxic
Toxicity
Toxins
Trauma
Triage
Wounds

Puntadas, puntos
Desgarro (msculo, tendon, ligamento)
Txico
Toxicidad
Toxinas
Trauma
Escoger priorizando a los ms graves // triage
Heridas

Endocrinology
Endocrinologist
Glucagon
Gluconeogenesis
Hormone
Hormone Therapy
Reproductive Endocrinologist/Fertility Specialist

Endocrinologa
Endocrinlogo
Glucagn
Gluconeognesis
Hormona
Terapia hormonal
Endocrinlogo reproductor/Especialista en
fertilidad
Esteroides
Hormona tiroidea sinttica (Levotiroxina)
Testosterona
Prdida de testosterona
Hormona estimulante de la tiroides

Steroids
Synthetic Thyroid Hormone (Levothyroxine)
Testosterone
Loss of Testosterone
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

ENT (Ear, Nose And Throat)

Otorrinolaringologa (Odo, Nariz y Garganta)
Adenopathy
Adenopata
Astigmatism
Astigmatismo
Audiologist
Audiologista // audilogo
Balance
Balance
Barium Swallow
Dosis de bario que se traga
Dysplasia
Displasia
Hard Of Hearing
Sordo
Hearing Aid
Audifono // Sonotone
Hoarseness
Ronquera, afona
Otalgia
Otalgia
Otolaryngologist
Otorrinolaringlogo
Otolaryngology
Otorrinolaringologa
Postnasal Drip
Goteo post-nasal
Ringing In The Ear
Zumbido en los odos
Sense Of Hearing
Sentido del odo
Sense Of Smell
Sentido del olfato
Sinus
Senos
Sleep Study
Estudio del sueo
Throat Clearing
Aclararse la garganta
Tinnitus
Tinitus
Vertigo
Vrtigo
Vocal Chords
Cuerdas vocales
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Evaluacin de la voz

Family Medicine/Internal Medicine

Aids (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

Medicina Familiar // Medicina Interna

Sida (Sndrome de la Inmunodeficiencia
Adquirida)
Asesoramiento sobre el consumo del alcohol
Asintomtico
Presin sangunea
ndice de masa corporal
Colesterol
Cirrosis
Abuso domstico
Dentista
Exposicin
Mdico de prctica familiar
Antecedentes familiares, historia de la familia
Practicante general
Niveles de glucosa
VIH (Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana)
Sistema inmune
Inmunlogo
Perodo de incubacin
Enfermedad infecciosa
Especialista en enfermedades infecciosas
Internista
Historial mdico
Estudio mdico
Neonatlogo
Nicotina
Obesidad
Infeccin oportunista
Ortodoncia
Examen fsico
Cuidados preventivos
Profesional de la salud principal
Mdico principal, de cabecera
Dejar de fumar
Conductas de riesgo
Factores de riesgo
Sexo seguro
Sentido del odo
Sentido de la vista
Sentido del olfato
Sentido del gusto
Sentido del tacto

Alcohol Use Counseling

Asymptomatic
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Cholesterol
Cirrhosis
Domestic Abuse
Dentist
Exposure
Family Practice Physician
Family background/history
General Practitioner
Glucose Levels
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Immune System
Immunologist
Incubation Period
Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease Specialist
Internist
Medical History
Medical Study
Neonatologist
Nicotine
Obesity
Opportunistic Infection
Orthodontics
Physical Exam
Preventive Care
Primary Care Provider
Primary Physician
Quitting Smoking
Risk Behavior
Risk Factors
Safe Sex
Sense Of Hearing
Sense Of Sight
Sense Of Smell
Sense Of Taste
Sense Of Touch

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Stress
The Senses
Unsafe
Vaccines
Whiskey
You Are At Risk For HIV

Dejar de fumar
Estrs // Presin // Tensin
Los sentidos
Inseguro, peligroso
Vacunas
Whisky
Tienes riesgo de contraer el VIH

Gastroenterology
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
Colon Polyps
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Digestive System
Diverticulosis
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology
Gastroparesis
Hardening Of The Stomach
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Polyp
Reflux
Ringworm
Sigmoidoscopy
Stool
Ulcer

Gastroenterologa
Apendicitis
Colecistitis
Plipos en el colon
Colonoscopia
Colostoma
Sistema digestivo
Diverticulosis
Esofagitis
Clculos biliares
Gastritis
Gastroenterlogo
Gastroenterologa
Gastroparesis
Endurecimiento del estmago
Hemorroides, almorranas
Hernia de Hiato
Sndrome del colon irritable
Plipo
Reflujo
Tia
Sigmoidoscopia
Materia fecal, excremento
lcera

General Surgery
Anesthesia
Bone Graft
Cryosurgery
Cryotherapy
Donor
Organ Match
Organ Rejection
Organ Transplant
Post-Operative Recovery
Pre-Operative Assessment
Pre-Operative Preparation

Ciruga General
Anestesia
Injerto de hueso
Criociruga
Crioterapia
Donante
rgano compatible
Rechazo de un rgano
Transplante de rgano
Recuperacin post-quirrgica
Evaluacin pre-quirrgica
Preparacin pre-quirrgica

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Scar
Scrub (Surgically)
Skin Graft
Stitches
Surgeon
Transplant

Recipiente
Cicatriz
Lavarse frotndose antes de la ciruga
Injerto de piel
Puntos
Cirujano
Transplante

Genetics
Abnormal Finding
Abortion
Adenine
Alpha Thalassemia
Amino Acid
Amniocentesis
Autosomal
Autosomal Chromosome
Babys Fathers Fathers Medical History
Babys Fathers Medical History
Babys Fathers Mothers Medical History
Babys Fathers Siblings Childrens Medical History

Gentica
Descubrimiento anormal
Aborto
Adenina
Alfa Talasemia
Aminocido
Amniocentesis
Autosmico
Cromosoma Autosmico
Historial mdico del padre del padre del beb
Historial mdico del padre del beb
Historial mdico de la madre del padre del beb
Historial mdico de los hijos de los hermanos
del padre del beb
Historial mdico de los hermanos del padre del
beb
Historial mdico del padre de la madre del beb
Historial mdico de la madre del beb
Historial mdico de la madre de la madre del
beb
Historial mdico de los hijos de los hermanos de
la madre del beb
Historial mdico de los hermanos de la madre
del beb
Bacterias; microbios; grmenes
Cuerpo de Barr
Base
Beta Talasemia Bet
Defectos de nacimiento, defectos congnitos
Parientes de sangre
Sndrome de Bloom
Portador, mensajero
Estado de deteccin del portador
Caucsico
Clulas
Anlisis cromosmico
Cromosomas
Co-Dominancia

Babys Fathers Siblings Medical History

Babys Mothers Fathers Medical History
Babys Mothers Medical History
Babys Mothers Mothers Medical History
Babys Mothers Siblings Childrens Medical History
Babys Mothers Siblings Medical History
Bacteria, microbes, germs
Barr Body
Base
Beta Thalassemia
Birth Defects
Blood Relatives
Bloom Syndrome
Carrier
Carrier Screening Status
Caucasian
Cells
Chromosome Analysis
Chromosomes
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Color Blindness
Consanguinity
Cytoplasm
Cytosine
Defects
Deformities
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
Detection
Disjunction
Distant Relatives
Dominant
Double Helix
Down Syndrome
Eletrophoresis
Encoded
Endonuclease
Enzyme
Ethnic Background
Ethnicity
Familial Chromosome Abnormality
Fanconis Anemia
Fatty Acids
Fertilized
Filament
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragments
Fraternal Twins
Gauchers Disease
Genes
Genetic Counselor
Genetic Tendency
Genetic Testing
Geneticist
Genetics
Genetics Counseling
Genotype
Genus
Gestation
Guanine
Helix
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin H Disease
Hemoglobinopathy
Hemophilia

Herencia co-dominante
Daltonismo
Consanguineidad
Citoplasma
Citosina
Defectos
Deformidades
cido Desoxiribonucleico (ADN)
Deteccin
Disyuncin
Parientes lejanos
Dominante
Doble hlice
Sndrome de Down
Electroforesis
Codificado
Endonucleasa
Enzima
Antecedentes tnicos, grupo tnico
Etnicidad
Anormalidad cromosmica familiar
Anemia de Franconi
cidos grasos
Fertilizado
Filamento
Sndrome del X Frgil
Fragmentos
Mellizos
Enfermedad de Gaucher
Genes
Consejero gentico
Tendencia gentica
Examen gentico, prueba gentica
Geneticista
Gentica
Consejo gentico
Genotipo
Gnero
Gestacin
Guanina
Hlice
Hemoglobina
Enfermedad de la Hemoglobina H
Hemoglobinopata
Hemofilia

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Human Genome Project
Huntington's Syndrome
Identical Twins
Inheritance
Inherited Disorder
Living Children
Locus
Mapping
Marfan's Syndrome
Maternal
Medical History
Meiosis
Mitochondria
Molecule
Mongoloid
Multiple Gestation
Mutation
Negroid
Neonatal Death
Nephritis
Neural Tube Defects
Non-Disjunction
Nucleus
Oncogene
Past Pregnancies
Paternal
Paternity Test
Phenotype
Pigment
Polymerase
Pregnancy Outcome
Premature Birth
Prenatal Testing
Present Health Status
Probe
Radioactive Atom
Rare Disease
Recessive Genes
Recurrence
Red Blood Cells
Red-Green Color Blindness
Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
Ribosomes
Rickets

Hereditario
Proyecto del genoma humano
Sndrome de Huntington (Corea de Huntington)
Gemelos idnticos, mellizos idnticos
Herencia
Trastorno heredado
Nios vivos
Lugar, sitio
Mapeo
Sndrome de Marfan
Materno
Historial mdico
Meiosis
Mitocondria
Molcula
Mongol
Gestacin mltiple
Mutacin
Negroide
Muerte neonatal
Nefritis
Defecto del tubo neural
No-Disyuncin
Ncleo
Oncogen
Embarazos anteriores
Paterno
Examen de paternidad
Fenotipo
Pigmento
Polmeros
Resultados del embarazo
Parto prematuro
Examen prenatal
Estado de salud actual
Probeta
tomo radioactivo
Enfermedad rara, extraa
Gen(e) recesivo
Recurrencia
Glbulos rojos, hemates
Daltonismo Rojo-Verde
cido Ribonucleico (ARN)
Ribosomas
Raquitismo

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Risk Of Miscarriage
Sex Chromosomes
Sickle-Cell Anemia
Single Gestation
Southern Blot Test
Sweat Test
Tay Sachs Disease
Template
Thalassemia
Thymine
To Clone
To Splice
Trait
Trisomy
Turners Syndrome
Uracil
White Blood Cells
Geriatrics
Geriatrician

Riesgo por el anlisis cromosmico

Riesgo de aborto involuntario
Cromosomas sexuales
Anemia de glbulos falciformes
Gestacin nica
Test de Southern Blot
Prueba de sudor
Enfermedad de Tay Sachs
Molde, patrn, plantilla
Talasemia
Timina
Clonar
Unir, juntar
Rasgo, caracterstica
Trisoma
Sndrome de Turner
Uracilo
Glbulos blancos, leucocitos
Geriatra
Geriatra

Gynecology- See Obstetrics

Ginecologa Ver Obstetricia

Internal Medicine See Family Medicine

Medicina Interna Ver Medicina Familiar

Mental Health
Salud Mental
A Hit Of Acid
Tomarse o meterse un cido
Abrasions
Abrasiones
Abused
Abusado/a
Abuser
Abusador
Abusing (relationship)
(Relacin) abusiva
Abusive
Abusivo
Acid
cido
Active
Activo
Activity Level
Nivel de actividad
Acute
Agudo, grave
Aggressive
Agresivo
Aggressiveness
Agresividad
Aggressor
Agresor
Agitated
Agitado/a
Agitation
Agitacin
Psychomotor Agitation
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Agitacin psicomotriz
Agoraphobia
Agorafobia
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
Abuso de alcohol
Anger
Rabia
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Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexic
Anxiety Disorder
Anxious
Apathetic
Apathy
Aphasia
Aptitude
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attitude
Behavior
Behavioral Health
Bulimia Nervosa
Biological Factors
Bipolar Disorder
Blackout (Drug/Alcohol Related)
Blood Relatives
Body Language
Borderline
Borderline Personality Disorder
Brooding
Bulimia
Bulimic
Caretaker
Chronic
Claustrophobia
Claustrophobic
Cocaine
Cognition
Cognitive Factors
Coke
Concentration
Concrete
Conscience
Conscious
Consciousness
Constricted
Contact Person
Cooperative
Counselor
Crack Cocaine
Crazy
To Go Crazy

Anorexia
Anorexia nerviosa
Anorxico/a
Trastorno de ansiedad
Ansioso/a
Aptico
Apata
Afasia
Aptitud
Trastorno de dficit de atencin
Trastorno de dficit de atencin e hiperactividad
Actitud
Comportamiento
Salud comportamental
Bulimia nerviosa
Factores biolgicos
Trastorno bipolar
Laguna mental, desmayo
Parientes de sangre, parientes consanguneos
Lenguaje corporal
Limtrofe, Incierto, en el lmite, borderline
Trastorno lmite de la personalidad
Cavilacin
Bulimia
Bulmico/a
Cuidador
Crnico
Claustrofobia
Claustrofbico/a
Cocana
Cognicin
Factores cognitivos
Coca, farla, farlopa, perico, fua, nieve, merca
Concentracin
Concreto/a
Conciencia
Conciente
Conciencia
Constricto/a
Persona de contacto
Cooperativa/o
Consejero
Crack, cocana en base, basuco
Loco
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Cultural Beliefs
Cultural Shock
Defensive
Delirious
Delusions
Delusions Of Grandeur
Delusions Of Persecution
Demented
Dementia
Depressed
Depressing
Depression
Clinical Depression
Depressive
Developmental Factors
Difficulty Articulating
Dignity
Dissociation
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Distracted
Distractibility
Distress
Distressed
Distressing
Drug Abuse
Drug Overdose
Dysthymia
Eating Patterns
Educational Problems
Emotional
Environmental Factors
Episodes
Episodically
Euphoria
Euphoric
Euthymia
Evasive
Excessive Guilt
Feeling Of Depression
Feeling Of Helplessness
Feeling Of Hopelessness
Feeling Of Tiredness
Feeling Worthlessness
Feelings

Crimen
Creencias culturales
Choque cultural
Defensivo/a
Delirante
Delirios
Delirios de grandeza
Delirios de persecucin
Demente
Demencia
Deprimido/a
Deprimente / depresivo
Depresin
Depresin clnica
Depresivo
Factores del desarrollo
Dificultad articulatoria, para articular
Dignidad
Disociacin
Trastorno Disociativo de la Identidad
Distrado/a
Distractibilidad
Angustia, afliccin
Ditresado, angustiado
Distresante, angustiante
Abuso de drogas
Sobredosis por drogas
Distimia
Patrones de alimentacin
Problemas educativos
Emocional
Factores ambientales
Episodios
Episdicamente, en episodios
Euforia
Eufrico
Eutimia
Evasivo
Culpa Excesiva
Sentimiento de depresin
Sentimiento de impotencia, de desamparo
Sentimiento de desesperanza
Sensacin de cansancio/fatiga
Sentimiento de inutilidad
Sentimientos, sensaciones

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Genetic Inheritance
Gesticulation
Gestures
Gluttonous
Group Therapy
Guarded
Guardian
Hallucinations
Hangover
Hearing Voices
Heroine
Hobbies

Sentimientos, sensaciones de decaimiento

general
Herencia gentica
Gesticulacin
Gestos
Glotn
Terapia grupal, de grupo
A la defensiva
Guardin, tutor
Alucinaciones
Resaca, guayabo, cruda, ratn, borrachera
Escuchar u oir voces
Herona, caballo, jaco
Hobbies, entretenimientos, pasatiempos,
aficiones
Homicida
Intento de homicidio
Ideacin homicida
Pensamientos homicidas
Homicidio
Hostil
Problema de vivienda
Agencies de servicios humanos
Hiperactivo/a
Trastorno de hiperactividad
Hipocondria
Hipocondriaco
Hipomania
Drogas intravenosas, por va parenteral
Ilgico
Ilusiones
Asuntos de inmigracin, inmigratorios
Estado de Inmigracin
Impulsivo
Incapacidad para concentrarse
Incidente de abuso
Incongruencia
Apetito aumentado, aumento del apetito
Emocionalidad aumentada
Indecisin
Induce un/a comportamiento/conducta
Congraciador
Loco, demente
Locura, demencia
Irrelevante
Irritabilidad

Homicidal
Homicidal Attempt
Homicidal Ideation
Homicidal Thoughts
Homicide
Hostile
Housing Problem
Human Services Agencies
Hyperactive
Hyperactivity Disorder
Hypochondria
Hypochondriac
Hypomania
I.V. (Intravenous) Drugs
Illogical
Illusions
Immigration Issues
Immigration Status
Impulsive
Inability To Concentrate
Incident Of Abuse
Incongruity
Increased Appetite
Increased Emotionality
Indecisiveness
Induces Behavior
Ingratiating
Insane
Insanity
Irrelevant
Irritability
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Labile
Lacerations
Learned Behavior
Leisure Time
Lethargy
Listless
Loss Of Energy
Loss Of Functioning
Loss Of Interest
Lsd
Major Depression
Mania
Maniac
Manic
Manifestations
Marihuana
Marital Status
Memory Loss
Mental Health
Mental Illness
Mental Retardation
Mental Suicide
Mentally Abused
Mentally Ill
Mentally Retarded
Mood
Multiple Personality Disorder

Irritable
Lbil
Laceraciones
Conducta aprendida
Tiempo libre
Letargia
Lnguido
Prdida de energa
Prdida de funcionalidad
Prdida de Inters
LSD (cido Lisrgico Dietilamida)
Depresin mayor
Mana
Manitico
Maniaco
Manifestaciones
Marihuana, mara, hierba
Estado civil, marital
Prdida de memoria
Salud mental
Enfermedad mental
Retardo o retraso mental
Suicidio mental
Abusado // maltratado psicolgicamente,
mentalmente
Enfermo mental
Retrasado mental
Humor
Trastorno de Personalidad Multiple, Trastorno
de Identidad Disociativo
Hongos (Alucingenos), championes
Mudo
Neurosis
Neurtico
Obsesivo-Compulsivo
Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo (TOC)
Problemas Ocupacionales
Trastorno de Desafo y Oposicin
Optimismo
Optimista
Sobredosis
Ataque de pnico, de angustia
Trastorno de pnico
Paranoia
Paranoico
Pareja, Compaero/a

Mushrooms
Mute
Neurosis
Neurotic
Obsessive-Compulsive
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Occupational Problems
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Optimism
Optimistic
Overdose
Panic Attack
Panic Disorder
Paranoia
Paranoid
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Perception
Perpetrator Of Abuse
Persecution
Personality Disorders
Pessimism
Pessimistic
Phobia
Phobia To Commitment
Physically Abused
Poor Appetite
Poor Self-Esteem
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)
Pot
Psychiatric
Psychiatric Problem
Psychiatrist
Psychoactive Drug
Psychological Problems
Psychologist
Psychology
Psychopathy
Psychosis
Psychosocial Problems
Psychosomatic
Psychotherapy
Psychotic Episode
Reasonable
Refugee
Relationship To Patient
Relatives
Religious Beliefs
Restlessness
Rigid
Rigidity
Sad Mood
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenic
Seductive
Self-Reproach
Self-Absorbed
Self-Conscious
Self-Esteem
Sexually Abused
Sleep Patterns

Paz mental
Percepcin
Perpetrador/autor de abusos/maltratos
Persecucin
Trastornos de Personalidad
Pesimismo
Pesimista
Fobia
Fobia al compromiso
Abusado/maltratado fsicamente
Poco apetito, apetito pobre // malo
Baja autoestima
Trastorno de Estrs Postraumtico (TEP)
Mara, hierba, marihuana
Psiquitrico
Problema psiquitrico
Psiquiatra
Droga psicoactiva
Problemas psicolgicos
Psiclogo/a
Psicologa
Psicopata
Psicosis
Problemas psicosociales
Psicosomtico
Psicoterapia
Episodio psictico
Razonable
Refugiado/a
Relacin con el paciente
Parientes
Creencias religiosas
Desasosiego
Rgido/a
Rigidez
Estado de Humor Triste
Esquizofrenia
Esquizofrnico
Seductor/a
Autorreproche
Absorto/a
Cohibido, tmido
Autoestima
Abusado/a sexualmente
Patrones del sueo

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Social Withdrawal
Social Work
Social Worker
Strengths
Stress
Stresses
Stressful
Stressing
Subconscious
Substance Abuse
Suicidal
Suicidal Attempt
Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal Plan
Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide
Supernatural
Tearfulness
Therapist
Thought Of Harming Others
Thoughts Of Harming Oneself
Tiredness
To Be Alert
To Be Hyperalert
To Be Intoxicated
To Be Lethargic
To Blackout
To Commit a Crime
To Commit Suicide
To Kill Oneself
To Molest (Sexually)
To Seek Counseling
Torture
Tremors
Trouble Sleeping
Twitches
Unconscious
Victim Of Abuse
Weak; Languid; Run-Down
Weaknesses
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Welfare

Factores sociales
Retraimiento social, abandono social
Trabajo Social
Trabajador Social, Asistente Social
Virtudes, fuerzas, fortalezas
Estrs
Estresa
Estresante
Estresante
Subconsciente
Abuso de sustancias
Suicida
Intento suicida
Ideacin suicida
Plan suicida
Pensamientos suicidas
Suicidio
Sobrenatural
Lacrimosidad
Terapeuta
Pensar en hacer dao a otros
Pensar en hacerse dao a uno mismo
Cansancio
Estar alerta
Estar hiper-alerta
Estar embriagado // drogrado
Estar letrgico
Desmayarse // enlagunarse
Cometer un crimen
Cometer suicidio
Matarse, suicidarse
Abusar sexualmente, tocar inapropiadamente
Buscar ayuda, consejo, counseling,
asesoramiento
Tortura
Temblores
Dificultad de dormir
Sacudida, contorsin
Inconsciente
Vctima de abuso
Dbil, lnguido
Debilidad
Aumento de peso
Prdida de Peso, bajar de peso
Bienestar o Asistencia Social

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Aislado, apartado, retirado, retrado,

abandonado

Nephrology
Creatinine Measurement
Descended Bladder
Dialysis
Glomerulitis
Hematuria (Blood In Urine)
Kidney Stone
Nephrologist
Renal Disease

Nefrologa
Medida de la creatina
Ptosis, cada o prolapso de la vejiga
Dilisis
Glomrulitis
Hematuria (sangre en la orina)
Clculo/Piedra en el rin
Nefrlogo
Enfermedad renal

Neurology
Blackouts
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular
Craniotomy
Electric Stimulation
(TENS) Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Electromyelogram (EMG)
Herniated Disk
Meningitis
Muscle Hypotrophy
Neurologist
Neurology
Reflexes
Seizures
Tingling Sensation
What Do You Sense?

Neurologa
Lagunas mentales // desmayos
Sndrome del tnel carpiano
Cerebrovascular
Craneotoma
Estimulacin elctrica
Estimulacin Nerviosa Elctrica Transcutnea
Electromielograma (EMG)
Disco Herniado
Meningitis
Hipotrofia muscular
Neurlogo
Neurologa
Reflejos
Convulsiones
Sensacin de hormigueo
Qu percibe? Qu siente?

Nutritio n
Carbohydrates
Carbon dioxide
Dietetic
Dietitian
Fats
Nourishment
Nutritionist
Potassium
Sodium
To Fast
To Nurture
Vitamins
Vitamin Deficiency

Nutricin
Carbohidratos, Hidratos de Carbono
Dixido de Carbono
Diettica
Dietlogo, Dietista
Grasas
Nutricin
Nutricionista, Nutrlogo
Potasio
Sodio
Ayunar
Educar, formar, criar
Vitaminas
Deficiencia vitamnica

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Abortion
Spontaneous/Accidental
Induced
Afterbirth (Plancenta)
Amenorrhea
Amniocentesis
Amniotic Fluid
Artificial Insemination
Baby
Baby Bottle
Baby Formula
Birth Control
Bottle Feed
Bottle Nipple
Breast-Feed
Cesarean Section
Childbirth
Chloasma
Clinical Breast Exam
Coitus (Pre-Coitus, Post-Coitus)
Colposcopy
Conceive
Congenital Conditions
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Failure To Thrive
Fused Spinal Column
Missing Vertebrae
Spina Bifida
Split Lip
Ventricular Septal Defect
Contraception
Contraction
Crown
Diapers
Cloth
Disposable
Deliver
Delivery
Delivery Room
Douche
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareuria

Obstetricia // Ginecologa
Aborto
Espontneo // accidental
Inducido
Placenta
Amenorrea
Amniocentesis
Fluido amnitico
Inseminacin artificial
Beb
Bibern
Leche para bebs
Control de natalidad
Alimentar por bibern
Tetilla de bibern
Amamantar
Operacin cesrea
Nacimiento de un nio/A
Cloasma
Examen clnico del seno
Coito (Pre-Coito, Post-Coito)
Colposcopa
Concebir
Enfermedades congnitas
Labio leporino
Paladar hendido
Fallo para crecer/prosperar
Fusin de la columna espinal
Vertebra ausente
Espina bfida
Labio cortado, labio leporino
Defecto de tabique ventricular
Anticoncepcin, contracepcin
Contraccin
Corona
Paales
Trapo, tela
Descartable, desechable, de usar y Tirar
Parir, dar a luz
Parto
Sala de partos
Lavado vaginal
Dismenorrea
Dispareunia

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Embryo
Endometriosis
Episiotomy
Epidural
Estrogen
Extirpation Of The Uterus
Fallopian Tubes
Family Planning
Fertile
Fertility
Loss of Fertility
Fertilization
Fetal Heart Tone
Fetal Surgery
Fetoscopy
Fetus
Fibroid
Fibroid Tumor
Forceps
Full Term
Gestation
Gynecologist
Hot Flashes
Hysterectomy
Implantation
Incubator
Induced Labor
Infant
Infant Formula
Infantile Paralysis
Infertility
Inverted Nipple
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Labor
Labor Pains
Lactation
Laparoscopy
Leukorrhea
Mammogram
Maternity
Maternity Ward
Menarche
Menopause
Menorrhagia

Embarazo ectpico
Embrin
Endometriosis
Episiotoma
Epidural
Estrgeno
Extirpacin del tero
Trompas de Falopio
Planificacin familiar
Frtil
Fertilidad
Prdida de fertilidad
Fertilizacin
Latido del corazn fetal
Ciruga fetal
Fetoscopia
Feto
Fibroide
Tumor Fibroide
Forceps
Trmino/tiempo completo
Gestacin
Gineclogo/a
Rubores, calores, fogaje, bochornos
Histerectoma
Implantacin
Incubadora
Parto inducido
Infante, nio/a
Leche formulada para beb
Parlisis infantil
Infertilidad
Pezn invertido
Dispositivo Intrauterino (DIU)
Parto
Dolores de parto
Lactancia
Laparoscopia
Leucorrea
Mamografa
Maternidad
Sala de maternidad
Menarca. menarquia
Menopausia
Menorragia

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Menstrual Cycle
Menstruation (Period)
Miscarriage
Multiple Pregnancy
Natural Family Planning (Rhythm Method)
Natural Vaginal Birth
Navel Chord
Neonatal
Newlywed
Normal Delivery
Nuliparous
Obstetrician
Ovarian Cyst
Ovulation
Ovule
Ovum
Pap Smear

Menstruacin
Ciclo menstrual
Menstruacin, regla, periodo
Aborto involuntario
Embarazo mltiple
Planificacin familiar natural, mtodo de ritmo
Parto natural (vaginal)
Cordn umbilical
Neonatal
Recin casados
Parto normal, sin problemas
Nulpara
Obstetra
Quiste ovrico
Ovulacin
vulo
Huevo, vulo
Papanicolau; Citologa (con tincin de
Papanicolau)
Pelvic Exam
Examen plvico
Pelvic Ultrasound
Ultrasonido plvico
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Pid)
Enfermedad inflamatoria de la pelvis
Placenta
Placenta
Post Partum
Post-parto
Pre-Eclampsia
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Embarazo
Pregnancy Test
Test del embarazo
Pregnant
Embarazada; preada
Prenatal
Prenatal
Prenatal Care
Cuidados prenatales
Premature
Prematuro/A
Progesterone
Progesterona
Prolapse
Prolapso
Push
Empujar, pujar
Quadruplet
Cuatrillizo
Rh Factor
Factor Rh
Sanitary Pads
Toallas/Compresas Higinicas
Screen For Breast Cancer
Examinar en busca de cncer del seno/ mama;
Deteccin de cncer de mama
Speculum
Espculo
Still Birth
Parto de un feto muerto
Tampon
Tampn
Test Tube Baby
Beb probeta
Tie The Tubes
Ligar las trompas (atar los tubos)
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Sndrome del shock txico
Triplets
Trillizos
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Twins
Ultrasound
Umbilical Chord
Urinary Tract Infection (Uti)
Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginitis
Wean
Yeast Infection

Ligadura de trompas
Gemelos, mellizos
Ecocardiografa, ecografa, ultrasonido
Cordn umbilical
Infeccin del tracto urinario
Sangrado vaginal
Descarga vaginal / flujo
Vaginitis
Destetar
Levadura / hongos

Oncology
Adjuvant Therapy
Alternative Therapy
Axillary Lymph Nodes
Benign
Biopsy
BRCA1 And BRCA2 (Breast Cancer Genes)
Breast Conservation Surgery (Lumpectomy)
Breast Mass
Cancer
Carcinoma
Carcinoma In Situ
Chemotherapy
Fibroblastic Breast Changes
Hormone (Endocrine) Therapy
Invasive Cancer
Malignant
Margins of resection
Mastectomy
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Radical Mastectomy
Simple (Total) Mastectomy
Metastasis
Bone Metastasis
Distant Metastasis
Local Metastasis
Lymph Node Metastasis
Metastasize
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Neoplasia
Oncologist
Prosthesis
Radiation Therapy

Oncologa
Terapia adyuvante
Terapia alternativa
Ndulos linfticos axilares
Benigno
Biopsia
BRCA1 y BRCA2 (Genes del cncer de mama)
Ciruga conservadorea del seno (lumpectoma)
Masa en el seno // mamaria
Cncer
Carcinoma
Carcinoma in situ
Quimioterapia
Cambios fibroblsticos del seno
Terapia hormonal (endocrinolgica)
Cncer invasivo, invasor
Maligno
Mrgenes de reseccin
Mastectoma
Mastectoma radical modificada
Mastectoma radical
Mastectoma simple (Total)
Metstasis
Metstasis sea, del hueso
Metstasis distante
Metstasis local
Metstasis a los ndulos linfticos
Hacer metstasis // metastatizar
Terapia neoadyuvante
Neoplasia
Onclogo/a
Prtesis
Radioterapia // Terapia por radiacin

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Recurrence
Relapse
Sarcoma
Surgical Therapy
Tumor

Ciruga reconstructiva
Recurrencia
Recada, relapso
Sarcoma
Terapia quirrgica
Tumor

Ophthalmology
Acuity Test
Astigmatism
Cataract
Contact Lens
Corneal Transplant
Cross-Eyed
Diabetic Retinopathy/Diabetic Blindness
Electroretinography (Erg)
Eye Doctor
Eye Exam
Eyestrain
Farsighted
Farsightedness
Floaters (Black Spots In Front Of Eye)
Foggy Vision
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Near Sighted
Nearsightedness
Oculist
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmoscopy
Optometrist
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment
Retinopathy
Slit Lamp Exam
Astigmatism
Tunnel Vision
Visual Acuity Test
Visual Fields

Oftalmologa
Prueba de agudeza, precisin
Astigmatismo
Catarata
Lentes de contacto
Transplante de crnea
Bizco
Retinopata diabtica/ceguera por diabetes
Electroretinografa
Oculista; mdico de los ojos
Examen ocular
Tensin ocular
ve bien de lejos
que ve bien de lejos
Flotadores, manchas visuales
Visin Nublada / empaada
Glaucoma
Degeneracin macular
Ve bien de cerca (miope)
Que ve bien de cerca (miopa)
Oculista
Oftalmlogo
Oftalmoscopia
Optometrista
Presbiopsia / presbicia
Desprendimiento de la retina
Retinopata
Examen con lmpara de hendidura
Astigmatismo
Visin en tnel
Prueba de agudeza visual
Campos visuales

Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery

Ortopedia, Ciruga Ortopdica
Arthritis
Artritis
Bunions
Juanetes
Bursitis
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sndrome del tnel carpiano
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Range Of Motion Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Fracture
Joint
Orthopedist
Podiatrist
Podiatry
Prosthetics
Side Stitch
Sprain
Spurs
Stitches
Strains
To Stitch

Ejercicio
Rango de mocin de ejercicios
Ejercicios para fortalecerse
Fractura
articulacin, junta, juntura
Ortopedista
Podlogo, podiatra
Podologa, podiatra
Protsico
Dolor lateral, bazo
Torcedura, torcer
Espoln, espuelas
Puntadas, puntos, suturas
Tensiones, torceduras
Poner puntos, dar puntadas, coser

Pediatrics
Chickenpox
Colic
Concussion
Crawl
To Crawl
Croup
Dpt (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis
Vaccine)
Dyslexia
Eggs Of a Louse
Epiglottitis
German Measles
Hemangioma
Hyperactivity
Immunized
Louse/Lice
Measles
Mumps
Otitis Media
Pediatrician
Pertussis
Polio
Polio Vaccine
Rubella
Smallpox
Vaccinate
Vaccination
Wet The Bed

Pediatra
Varicela
Clico
Concusin
Arrastre, gateado
Gatear, arrastrarse
Anca, grupa
Dpt Difteria- Pertussis-Tetanos (Vacuna)
Dislexia
Liendres
Epiglotitis
Rubela
Hemangioma
Hiperactividad
Inmunizado/a
Piojo/Piojos
Sarampin
Paperas
Otitis media
Pediatra
Pertussis, tos ferina
Polio
Vacuna contra la Polio
Rubela
Viruela
Vacunar
Vacunacin
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Tos ferina, tos convulsiva

Podiatry
Athletes Foot
Bunion
Capsulitis
Foot Complications
Fungal Toe Nails
Hammer Toe
Ingrown Toenail
Vascular Disease

Podiatra, Podologa
Pie de atleta
Bunio, juanete
Capsulitas
Complicaciones de los pies
Hongos de las uas de los pies
Dedo en martillo
Ua Enterrada / encarnada
Enfermedad vascular

Pulmonology
Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease
Izonizid
Rifampin
Emphysema
Empyema
Pleurae
Pleurism
Pulmonary Circulation
Pulmonary Pressure
Pulmonary System
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Pulmonologist
Respiratory System
Tuberculosis Pleurisy
Upper Respiratory Infection
Vital Capacity

Pulmonologa
Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crnica
Izonizid
Rifampin
Enfisema
Empiema
Pleuras
Pleurismo
Circulacin pulmonar
Presin pulmonar
Sistema pulmonar
Tuberculosis pulmonar
Pulmonlogo
Sistema respiratorio
Tuberculosis pleuritis
Infeccin respiratoria superior
Capacidad vital

Radiology
Radiation Therapy
Radioactive Iodine
Radioactive Tracing
Radiography
Radiologist
Radiology Technician

Radiologa
Terapia por radiacin
Yodo radioactivo
Trazo radioactivo
Radiografa
Radilogo
Tcnico en radiologa

Rehabilitation
Occupational Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy
Therapist

Rehabilitacin
Rehabilitacin ocupacional
Fisioterapueta
Fisioterapia
Terapeuta

Rheumatology
Bursitis

Reumatologa
Bursitis

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Degernerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Joint Desease
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Inflammation
Joint Fluid
Measurement Of Inflammation
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Blood Factor Test
Rheumatologist
Rheumatology

Enfermedad de disco degenerativa

Enfermedad degenerativa de las articulaciones
Fibromialgia
Gota
Inflamacin
Lquido articular
Medida de la inflamacin
Osteoartritis
Reumatismo
Arthritis reumatoide(a)
Examen de factor reumatoide(o) en la sangre
Reumatlogo
Reumatologa

Social Work
Child Abuse
Disability
Domestic Violence
Medicaid
Medicare
Shelter

Trabajo Social
Abuso, maltrato infantil
Invalidez, minusvala, discapacidad,
incapacidad, inhabilidad
Violencia domstica
Medicaid
Medicare
Asilo, amparo, refugio, abrigo

Urology
Chronic Renal Failure
Ejaculate
Ejaculation
Epididymitis
Erection
Hematouria
Impotence
Incontinence
Kidney Stones
Microalbumin
Proteinuria
Renal
Strong Stream Of Urine
Urinary Tract Infection
Urologist
Urology
Vasectomy

Urologa
Ataque renal crnico
Eyacular
Eyaculacin
Epididimitis
Ereccin
Hematouria
Impotencia
Incontinencia
Clculos // piedras renales, en el rin
Microalbumina
Proteinuria
Renal
Chorro, flujo, caudal fuerte de orina
Infeccin del tracto urinario
Urlogo
Urologa
Vasectoma

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PREFIXES, ROOTS, AND SUFFIXES:

Medical interpreters will come across many words they do not know even though they are
trained to have a very large vocabulary. A helpful method for figuring out the meaning of words
without consulting a dictionary is the breaking down of words into prefixes, roots and suffixes.
Prefixes
A prefix is a word element placed at the beginning of a word. A prefix olig (scant, small amount)
can be placed before the word uria (urine) to make oliguria. It means a small amount of urine.
Prefixes are always combined with other word elements. They are never alone. Most prefixes
are Greek or Latin. You need to learn them to begin to understand medical terminology.
Roots
The root contains the basic meaning of the word. It is combined with another root, with prefixes,
and with suffixes in various combinations to form a medical term. Like prefixes, roots are mainly
from the Greek and Latin languages.
Suffixes
A suffix is placed at the end of a root to change the meaning of the word. Suffixes cannot be
used alone. Like prefixes and roots, they are from Greek and Latin. When translating medical
terms, begin with the suffix
PREFIXES
Please write down the meaning of the prefixes given below. The first one is done for you.
Prefix
A,anAdanAntiBi-

Meaning
Without, not, lack of
Toward
Against
Two

Prefix
Meaning
AbAway from
AnteBefore, forward
AutoSelf, own
Brady- Slow

CircumDem
Dys-

Around
Opposite effect, separation
Difficult,
non- , defect
movement

Contra
DiaEcto-

Against, opposite
Complete, through
Out, outside

EnEpiEuHemi-

In, within
Above,
after
SEPARATION
Good
downwards
Half

EndoErythrExHyper-

Inner
Red
Out, away from
Above, excessive

HypoInfraIntroMacroMegaMonoNonParaPeriPostProRetroSubSupraTrans-

Under (Greek)
Under
Inside, Inter
Big, huge
Large
One, single
Not
Near, about
Around
After
For
Movement backwards
Under (Latin)
Above (Latin)
Across

InInterLeukMalMicroNeoOligoPrePolyPerReSemiSuperTachySupr
Uni-

In, into, not

Between
White
Bad
Small
New
Scanty
Before, in front of
Many
Through
Back, again, backward
Half
Above, upper
Fast
One

\ Movement

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ROOTS:
A vowel may be added when two roots are combined or when a suffix is added to a root. The
vowel is called a combining vowel and is usually an o. An I is sometimes used. An I is used
when there is no vowel between the combined root and the suffix. A combining vowel makes
pronunciation easier.
The most common roots and their combining vowels are listed below. Give the meaning of each
of the following roots.

ROOTS
(Combining vowel)
Meaning
Abdomin (o)
abdomen
Adren (o)
(At, near) kidney
Arterio
Main blood vessel
Broncho
Throat
Cephal (o)
Head
Chondr
Cartilage
Cost (o)
Rib
Cyan (o)
Blue
Cyt (o)
Cell
Derma
Skin
Encephal (o) Brain
Fibr (o)
Nerve Fiber
Gloss (o)
Throat, tongue
Glyc (o)
Sweet
Gluc
Hem,hema
Blood
Hepat (o)
Liver
Hyster (o)
Uterus
Laparo
Belly (belly wall)
Lith (o)
Stone
Mast (o)
Breast
My (o)
Muscle
Necro
Dead
Neur (o)
Nerve
Oophor (o)
Ovary
Orth (o)
Straight
Ot (o)
Ear
Pharyng (o)
Throat
Pnea
Breathing
Proct (o)
Anus
Pulmo
Lung
Rect (o)
Rectum
Salping (o)
Fallopian tube
Splen (o)
Spleen

Root
Aden (o)
Angi
Arthr (o)
Card, cardi (o)
Chole, chol (o)
Colo
Crani (o)
Cyst (o)
Dent (o)
Duoden (o)
Enter (o)
Gastr (o)
Gluc (o)
Gyn,gyne,gynec
o
Hemo,hemat (o)
Hydr (o)
Ili (o)
Laryng
Mamm (o)
Meno
Myel (o)
Nephr (o)
Ocul (o)
Ophthalm (o)
Oste (o)
Ped (o)
Phleb (o)
Pneum (o)
Psych (o)
Py (o)
Rhin (o)
Stern (o)
Tachy

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Meaning
Gland
Vein, blood vessel
Joint
Heart
Bile
Large intestine
Skull, cranium
Bubble, bladder, sac
Tooth
Duodenum
Small intestine
Stomach
Sweet
Female
Blood
Water
Ilium (part of hipbone)
Throat
Breast
Monthly
Bone marrow
Kidney
Eye (Latin)
Eye (Greek)
Bone
Child
Vein
Breath, puff
Soul
Puss
Nose
Chest
Fast, accelerated
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Sten (o)
Stomat (o)
Thoraco
Thyr (o)
Toxo
Urethr (o)
Uro
Vas (o)
Verter (o)

Narrow
Mouth
Chest
Thyroid
Poison
Urethra
Urine
Vessel
Spine column

Therm (o)
Thromb (o)
Toxic (o)
Trache (o)
Urin (o)
Uter (o)
Ven (o)

Warm, hot
Blood clot
Poison
Trachea (windpipe)
Urine
Uterus, womb
Vein

SUFFIXES
A combining vowel is needed if the root ends with a consonant. If the root ends with a vowel and
the suffix begins with a vowel, the vowel at the end of the root is dropped. For example, the term
nephritis means inflammation of the kidney. It was formed by combining nephro (kidney) and itis
(inflammation). The o in nephro was dropped because the suffix began with a vowel.
Please write down the meaning of the suffixes given below. The first one is done for you.
Suffix
-algia
-cele

pain
hernia

-cyte
-ectomy
-genesis
-gram
-graphy
-ism
-logy

cell
Excision, removal
Producing, forming
Record
Process of recording
Process, condition
Science

-megaly
-metry
-osis
-penia
-phobia
-phlegia
-rrhage
-rrhaphy
-scope

Enlargement
Measurement
Condition, usually abnormal
Lack
Fear
Stroke
Bursting forth of blood
Suture
Instrument for visual
examination
Stop
Condition of bone
Smell

-stasis
-ostosis
-osmia

Meaning

Suffix
Meaning
-asis
Condition, usually abnormal
-centesis
Surgical puncture to remove
fluid
-ectasis
Broadening, expansion
-emia
Blood condition
-genic
Produced by or in
-graph
Draw, write
-iasis
Abnormal condition
-itis
Inflammation
-lysis
Breakdown, separation,
loosening
-meter
Measure
-oma
Tumor
-pathy
Disease, emotion
-phasia
Formation
-plasty
Surgical repair
-ptosis
Drop, sag, prolapse
-rrhagia
Bursting forth of blood
-rrhea
Flow, discharge
-scopy
Visual examination
-stomy
-tomy
-uria

New opening
Cut, incision
Urine

Using Prefixes, Roots, and suffixes

A root can be combined with prefixes, roots, or suffixes. For example, the prefix dys (difficult)
can be combined with the root pnea (breathing). This forms the term dyspnea, meaning difficulty
in breathing.
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Roots can be combined with suffixes. The root mast (breast) combined with the suffix ectomy
(excision or removal) forms the term mastectomy. It means the removal of the breast.
Combining a prefix, root, and suffix is another way to form medical terms. Endocarditis consists
of the prefix endo (inner), the root card (heart), and the suffix itis (inflammation). Endocarditis
means inflammation of the inner part of the heart.
The important things to remember are that prefixes always come before roots and suffixes
always come after roots.
In the recent exercises, you learned about the different word elements: prefixes, root words, and
suffixes. In this assignment, you will use this knowledge to form complete medical terms using
different word elements.
a) Make 15 medical terms using word elements, which you can find in the Stedmans Medical
Dictionary.
For example, Prefix anti combined with root biotic forms the term antibiotic.
b) Make a sentence using each of the complete words you have formed. Include at least one
adverb in each sentence. (Underline the adverb)
For example, I usually take my antibiotic in the morning.
c) Translate each sentence into your other language.
NOTE: I usually take my antibiotic in the morning.
This is not the same when rendered into always, or all the time
It is crucial to use adverbs correctly and precisely in order to transmit the correct
meaning of a sentence.

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