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Abdominal Pain

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Dolor abdominal

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Abortion

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aborto

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Abrasion

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abrasión, raspadura

scrape

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Abscess

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absceso

A wall cavity containing puss, surrounded by inflamed or dying tissue

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Aches and pains

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dolores y achaques

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Acute

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agudo, grave, penetrante

A condition that begins abruptly and may last for a short time. Contrasts with chronic conditions.

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Adenoids

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adenoides

Clusters of lymphoid tissue on each side of the back of the upper part of the throat.

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Admitted

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aceptado, admitido

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Adrenal Gland

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glandula suprarrenal
Cortex (outer layer) manufactures steroid hormones that regulate metabolism of glucose, sodium, and potassium, and maintain fluid balance; medulla (inner layer) produces epinephrine.

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Adrenaline

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adrenalina
A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, esp. in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.

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Afterbirth

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placenta
The disk-shaped organ that forms in the uterus during pregnancy. It links the blood supplies of the mother and baby via the umbilical cord and nourishes the growing embryo.

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AIDS

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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SIDA - Sindrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
A condition resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is spread by sexual intercourse or infected blood. AIDS results in the loss of resistance to infections and some cancers.

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Airways

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conducto de ventilacion, aerovia?

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Albumin

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albumina
A simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, such as that found in egg white, milk, and (in particular) blood serum.

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Allergen

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alergenos

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

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Alveoli (plural)

Alveolus (singular)

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alveolos

One of many tiny air sacs in the lungs. Gases diffuse in and out of blood through alveolar walls.

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Amnesia

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amnesia

A partial or total loss of memory.

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Amniocentesis

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amniocentesis
The process of withdrawing a sample of fluid from the uterus to obtain information on the health and genetic makeup of the fetus

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Amniotic Fluid

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liquido amniotico

Shock absorbing fluid in which the fetus “floats”

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Amniotic Sac

Amnion

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saco amniotico

Strong, transparent sac within the chorion; it encloses amniotic fluid

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Amputation

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amputacion

The removal of a body extremity by trauma, prolonged constriction, or surgery.

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Anemia

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anemia

A group of conditions in which the amount of hemoglobin is reduced.

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Anesthetic

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anestesico
Noun - A substance that induces insensitivity to pain. The study or practice of anesthesia.
Adjective - Inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain.

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Aneurysm

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aneurisma

A swelling of an artery caused by damage to our weakness in the vessel wall.

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Angina

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angina
Pain or tightness in the center of the chest brought on by exertion; caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle.

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Angioplasty

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angioplastia

Any process used to wides the bore of an artery that is narrowed by disease.

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Ankle

A

tobillo

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Anthrax

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antrax
Is an acute disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects both humans and animals. There are effective vaccines against anthrax, and some forms of the disease respond well to antibiotic treatment.

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Anti suppressant

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contra supresor?

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Antibacterial

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antibacterial
Adjective - active against bacteria.
An agent that inhibits bacterial growth or distinguishes bacteria.

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Antibiotics

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antibioticos

A medical drug that acts chiefly against bacteria; it has little or no effects against viruses.

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Antibody

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anticuerpo

A soluble protein that attaches to body invaders, such as bacteria, and helps destroy them.

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Anticoagulant

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anticoagulante

A drug used to limit any tendency for blood to clot within arteries or veins.

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Antidepressant

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antidepresivo
Noun - an antidepressant drug. are drugs used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other conditions, including dysthymia, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, chronic pain, neuropathic pain and, in some cases, dysmenorrhoea, snoring, migraines, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse and sleep disorders. They can be used alone or in combination with other medications.
Adjective - chiefly of a drug) used to alleviate depression.

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Antidote

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antidotoa
Noun - medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.
Verb - counteract or cancel with an antidote

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Anti-inflammatory

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anti-inflamatorio
Adj. (chiefly of a drug) used to reduce inflammation.
Noun -an anti-inflammatory drug

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Antiseptic

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antiseptico
Adj. - of, relating to, or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
Noun -are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.

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anus

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ano

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Anvil/incus

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yunquea small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations between the malleus and stapes.

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aorta

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aorta
The central and largest artery of the body. It arises from the heart’s left ventricle and supplies oxygenated blood to all other arteries except the pulmonary artery.

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Apgar score

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Apgar, Test de Apgar
A measure of the physical condition of a newborn infant. It is obtained by adding points (2, 1, or 0) for heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, response to stimulation, and skin coloration; a score of ten represents the best possible condition.

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Apnea

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apnea

Temporary cessation of breathing, esp. during sleep.

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Appendicitis

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apendicitis

A serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful.

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Appetite

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apetito

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, esp. for food.

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Appointment

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cita, nombramiento

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arch

A

arco

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Are you short of breath?

A

Tiene poco aliento?

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Armpit

A

axila

49
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Arteriosclerosis

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arteriosclerosis

The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age.

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Artery

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arteria

An elastic, muscular-walled tube that transports blood away from the heart to other body parts.

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