Vocabulario de Salud en Inglés: Enfermedades, Síntomas y Términos Médicos
Vocabulario de salud en inglés
Enfermedades, dolencias y síntomas
Asthma: a breathing disorder often caused by an allergic reaction and characterized by spasms in the lungs, wheezing, and difficulty in expiration. (asma)
A backache: a pain in the back usually caused by the strain of a muscle or ligament. (dolor de espalda)
A broken leg: a break or crack in one of the bones in your leg. (pierna rota)
A cold: an illness of the lungs, throat, and nose, with sneezing, coughing, etc., caused by viruses. (resfriado)
A cough: to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh noise. (tos)
An earache: a pain in the ear. (otitis)
A fever: an abnormally high body temperature. (fiebre)
The flu: any of various viral infections, especially a respiratory or intestinal infection. (gripe)
A headache: a pain located in the head. (dolor de cabeza)
Heartburn: an unpleasant burning feeling in the upper chest, usually caused by indigestion. (acidez)
(The) measles: an acute infectious disease characterized by small red spots on the skin, fever, and cold-like symptoms. (sarampión)
A rash: an area of spots or redness on the skin resulting from an irritation or disorder of some kind. (sarpullido/erupción)
A sore throat: a painful or sensitive condition of the throat exaggerated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by bacteria or viruses. (dolor de garganta/anginas)
A stomach ache: pain in the stomach or abdomen; colic. (dolor de estómago [barriga])
Sunburn: reddened, sore, and peeling skin caused by overexposure to the sun. (quemadura del sol)
A toothache: a pain in or around a tooth. (dolor de muela)
Primeros auxilios y atención médica
First aid → emergency treatment given to the sick or injured. (primeros auxilios)
Food poisoning → an illness caused by eating contaminated or toxic food. (intoxicación alimentaria)
Health centre → premises, owned by a local authority, providing health care for the local community and usually housing a group practice. (centro de salud)
Heart attack → a sudden disruption of regular heart function because of an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. (ataque al corazón)
Painkiller → something, as a drug or treatment, that relieves pain. (analgésico)
Waiting room → a room for the use of persons waiting. (sala de espera)