Pain and other symptoms Flashcards
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What is the term for acute pain in Spanish?
dolor agudo
Acute pain refers to a sudden onset of pain, often due to injury or illness.
What does ‘alleviate’ mean in Spanish?
aliviarse
To alleviate means to make something less severe, such as pain or discomfort.
Translate ‘burning’ to Spanish.
ardor
Burning can refer to a type of pain that feels like a sensation of heat.
What is ‘chest pain’ in Spanish?
dolor en el pecho
Chest pain can be a symptom of various conditions, including heart issues.
What does ‘chills’ translate to in Spanish?
escalofríos
Chills are often felt when the body is trying to regulate its temperature, often during fever.
Define ‘chronic conditions’ in Spanish.
enfermedades crónicas, afecciones crónicas
Chronic conditions are long-term health issues that require ongoing management.
What is the meaning of ‘dazed’?
aturdido
Dazed refers to a state of confusion or disorientation.
What is the term for ‘diagnosis’ in Spanish?
diagnóstico
A diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition based on symptoms and tests.
Translate ‘discharge’ to Spanish.
secreción, supuración, drenaje
Discharge refers to the release of fluid from the body, often associated with infections.
What does ‘discomfort’ mean in Spanish?
malestar, molestia, incomodidad
Discomfort refers to a feeling of unease or mild pain.
What is the translation for ‘disorder’ in Spanish?
trastorno
A disorder is a disruption to regular bodily structure and function.
What does ‘dizzyness’ translate to in Spanish?
mareos
Dizziness can refer to a feeling of lightheadedness or unsteadiness.
What is ‘dull pain’ in Spanish?
dolor sordo
Dull pain is a type of pain that is not sharp and often persists over time.
What is the term for ‘edema’ in English?
edema
Edema refers to swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues.
Translate ‘fussy’ to Spanish.
confundido, irritable
Fussy describes someone who is overly particular or irritable.
What does ‘itching’ mean in Spanish?
picazón, comenzón
Itching is a sensation that causes the desire to scratch the skin.
What does ‘Lightheadedness’ mean in Spanish?
Sensación de desmayo o desvanecimiento/ aturdimiento
Lightheadedness is a feeling of faintness or dizziness.
What is the term for ‘listless’ in Spanish?
sin ánimo, sin ganas de hacer nada
Listless describes a state of lacking energy or enthusiasm.
What is ‘migraine’ in Spanish?
migraña
A migraine is a severe headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.
Translate ‘nauseas’ to English.
nauseas
Nausea is the sensation of feeling sick or the urge to vomit.
What does ‘numb’ mean in Spanish?
adormecido
Numbness refers to the loss of feeling or sensation in a part of the body.
What is ‘numbing pain’ in Spanish?
dolor entumecedor, entumecido
Numbing pain is a type of pain that reduces sensation in the affected area.
Define ‘obstruction’ in Spanish.
obstrucción
Obstruction refers to a blockage that impedes normal function or flow.
What is the translation for ‘perspiration’ in Spanish?
transpiración, sudor, sudoración
Perspiration is the process of sweating, which helps regulate body temperature.
