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Medical Common terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A1C TEST/ Hemoglobin A1C | PRUEBA DE EMOLOGINA GLICOSILADA |
| ADD/ Attention Deficit Disorder | Trastorno de Déficit de Atención |
| ADHD/ Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder | Trastorno de Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad |
| AIDS/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida |
| CBC/ Complete Blood Count | Conteo completo de Globulos |
| COPD/ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva cronica EPOC |
| CPAP/ Continuous Positive Airway Pressure | Presion continua de las vias respiratorias |
| D&C/ Dilation & Curettage | Legrado |
| DNR/ Do not Resuscitate | Orden de no resucitar |
| DNI/Do not Intubate | Orden de no intubar |
| DPT/T-DAP | Disferia/Tos Ferina/ Tetano |
| ECG/ Echocardiogram | Ecocardiograma |
| EEG/ Electroencephalogram | Electroencefalograma |
| EGD/ Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy | Esofagogastroduodenoscopía |
| EKG/ Electrocardiogram | Electrocardiograma |
| Duodenum | Duodemo |
| HMO/ Health Maintenance Organization | Organización de Mantenimiento de la Salud |
| HPV/ Human Papillomavirus | Virus de Papiloma Humano |
| ICU/ Intensive Care Unit | Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos |
| MMR/ Measles, Mumps & Rubella | Sarampión, Paperas y Rubeola |
| MRI/ Magnetic Resonance Image | Imagen de resonancia magnética |
| MRSA/ Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | Estafilococo Aureus Resistente a la Meticilina |
| OT- PT/ Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy | Terapia Ocupacional - Terapia Física |
| NICU/ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales |
| PET Scan/ Positron Emission Tomography | Tomografía de Emisión de Positrones |
| PICC/ Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter | Cateter central insertado periféricamente |
| PMS/ Premenstrual Syndrome | Síndrome Pre-Menstrual |
| PPO/ Preferred Provider Organization | Organización de Proveedor Preferido |
| PTSD/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Trastorno de Estrés Post Traumático |
| RN/ Registered Nurse | Enfermera Certificada |
| SIDS/ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | Síndrome de Muerte Súbita Infantil |
| STD/ Sexually Transmitted Disease | Enfermedad de Transmisión Sexual |
| TMJ/ Temporomandibular Joint Disorder | Trastorno de la articulación temporomandibular |
| UTI/ Urinary Tract Infection | Infección del Tracto Urinario |
| OR/ Operation Room | Sala de cirugia |
| CT scan | Tomografia Computariza |
| CAT Scan | Tomografia Axial Computariza |
| Aorta | Aorta |
| Arterial walls | Paredes arteriales |
| Arteries | Arterias |
| Atrium | Aurícula |
| Blood vessels | Vasos sanguíneos |
| Erythrocytes (red blood cell) | Eritrocitos (glóbulos rojos) |
| Heart valve | Válvula cardíaca |
| Leukocytes (white blood cells) | Leucocitos (glóbulos blancos) |
| Myocardium | Miocardio |
| Platelets | Plaquetas |
| Red blood cells | Glóbulos rojos |
| Serum (blood) | Suero |
| Thrombocytes | Trombocitos |
| Veins | Venas |
| Ventricles | Ventrículos |
| White Blood Cells | Glóbulos blancos |
| IV fluids | Liquido Intravenoso |
| Rehydrating Serum | Solucion de hidratacion oral |
| Varicose Veins | Varices |
| Achilles Tendon | Tendón de Aquiles |
| Ankle | Tobillo |
| Arch of the foot | Arco del pie |
| Backbone / Spine | Columna Vertebral |
| Cartilage | Cartílago |
| Cervicals | Vértebras Cervicales |
| Collarbone/ Clavicle | Clavícula |
| Coxis / tailbone | Coxis/ Colita |
| Cranium/ Skull | Cráneo |
| Instep | Empeine del pie |
| Femur | Fémur |
| Fibula | Peroné |
| Heel bone | Hueso del talón |
| Hip bone | Cadera |
| Intervertebral disks | Discos intervertebrales |
| Kneecap/ patella | Rótula |
| Lower back | Espalda baja |
| Lumbar area | Area lumbar |
| Pelvic bone | Hueso pélvico |
| Phalanges | Falánges |
| Ribcage | Caja torácica |
| Ribs | Costillas |
| Rotating cuff | Manguito Rotador (hombro) |
| Shoulder Blade/ Scapula | Omóplato |
| Sternum | Esternón |
| Tibia | Tibia |
| Ulna | Cúbito |
| Adenoids | Adenoides |
| Antibodies | Anticuerpos |
| Appendix | Apéndice |
| Bone marrow | Médula ósea |
| Lymph nodes | Ganglios linfáticos |
| Spleen | Bazo |
| Tonsils | Amígdalas |
| Penis | Pene |
| Prostate | Próstata |
| Scrotum | Escroto |
| Sperm | Esperma |
| Testicles | Testículos |
| Birth Canal | Canal de parto |
| Cervix | Cuello Uterino |
| Clitoris | Clítoris |
| Eggs | Òvulos |
| Endometrium | Endometrio |
| Fallopian Tubes | Trompas de Falopio |
| Fundus | Fondo del útero |
| Ovaries | Ovarios |
| Uterine Lining | Revestimiento uterino |
| Uterus | Utero |
| Vagina | Vagina |
| Womb | Vientre/ Claustro/ Matriz |
| Placenta | Placenta |
| Anus | Ano |
| Ascending Colon | Colon ascendente |
| Bile | Bilis |
| Biliary Duct | Tracto o conducto Biliar |
| Bowels | Intestinos |
| Cecum | Ciego |
| Colon | Colon |
| Descending Colon | Colon Descentente |
| Digestive Tube | Tubo Digestivo |
| Duodenum | Duodeno |
| Enzymes | Enzimas |
| Esophagus | Esófago |
| Gallbladder | Vesícula Biliar |
| Gallstones | Piedras en la vesícula |
| Gastric Mucosa | Mucosa Gástrica |
| Large Intestine | Grueso |
| Liver | Hígado |
| Liver enzymes | Enzimas hepáticas |
| Pancreas | Pancreas |
| Parotid glands | Glándulas parótidas |
| Knee stones | Piedras en los riñones/ calculos renales |
| Rectum | Recto |
| Sigmoid | Sigmoide |
| Small Intestine | Intestino delgado |
| Sphincter | Esfínter |
| Stomach | Estomago |
| Stomach Acid | Acido estomacal |
| Transverse Colon | Colon transversal |
| Adam's Apple | Manzana de Adán |
| Airways | Vias respiratorias |
| Alveoli | Alveolos |
| Bronchioles | Bronquiolos |
| Bronchi | Bronquios |
| Larynx/voice box | Laringe |
| Nasal Cavity | Cavidad Nasal |
| Nasal Mucosa (lining) | Mucosa Nasal |
| Nasal Passages | Pasajes nasales |
| Nostrils/Nares | Fosas nasales |
| Pharynx | Faringe |
| Sinuses | Senos paranasales |
| Temples | Sienes |
| Vocal Cords | Cuerdas |
| Windpipe/ Trachea | Tráquea |
| Adrenal glands | Glándulas suprarrenales |
| Hypothalamus | Hipotálamo |
| Pancreas | Pancreas |
| Parathyroid | Glándula Paratiroides |
| Pituitary Gland | Glándula Pituitaria |
| Thyroid Gland | Glándula Tiroides |
| Human growth hormone- HGH | Hormona del Crecimiento Humano |
| Insuline | Insulina |
| Neurotransmitter | Neurotransmisor |
| Cortisol | Cortisol |
| Adrenaline | Adrenalina |
| Prolactine | Prolactina |
| Progesterone | Progesterona |
| Estrogen | Estrógeno |
| Testosterone | Testosterone |
| Aqueous humor | Humor acuoso |
| Astigmatism | Astigmatismo |
| Blind spot | Punto ciego |
| Blurry vision | Visión Borrosa |
| Cataracts | Cataratas |
| Cloudy vision | Visión nublada |
| Cones and rods | Conos y bastones |
| Contact lenses | Lentes de contacto |
| Glaucoma | Glaucoma |
| Hypermetropia/ Farsightedness | Hipermetropía |
| Iris | Iris |
| Myopia / Nearsightedness | Miopía |
| Optic Nerve | Nervio óptico |
| Pink eye/ Conjunctivitis | Conjuntivitis |
| Pupil | Pupila |
| Redness | Enrojecimiento |
| Retina | Retina |
| Retina Detachment | Desprendimiento de la retina |
| Sclera | Esclerótica |
| Shard | Esquirla |
| Strabismus | Estrabismo |
| Sty | Orzuelo |
| Tear ducts | Conductos lagrimales |
| Watery eyes | Ojos Llorosos |
| Blister | Ampolla |
| Blotch/ Spot | Parche / mancha |
| Canker sore | Afta / Postemilla |
| Cauterize | Cauterizar |
| Cold sore | Herpes labial |
| Eczema | Eczema / Dermatitis Atópica |
| Epidermis | Epidermis |
| Eruption | Erupción |
| Freckles | Pecas |
| Gangrene | Gangrena |
| Hair follicle | Folículo piloso |
| Hangnail | Uñero |
| Ingrown toenail | Uña encarnada |
| Moisturizing cream | mumectante |
| Phototherapy | Fototerapia |
| Psoriasis | Soriasis |
| Pores | Poros |
| Rash | Sarpullido |
| Ringworm | Tiña |
| Scabies | Sarna |
| Scalp | Cuero Cabelludo |
| Skin Culture | Cultivo de piel |
| Skin Layers | Capas de la piel |
| Skin tags | Papiloma Cutaneo |
| Stretch marks | Estrías |
| Sun screen | Filtro Solar |
| Sunburn | Quemadura de sol |
| Vesicle | Vesícula |
| Warts | Verrugas |
| Wrinkles | Arrugas |
| Baby Teeth | Dientes de leche |
| Canine | Canino |
| Chipped Tooth | Diente astillado |
| Cleaning | Limpieza |
| Decay / Cavity | Caries dental |
| Dental braces | Frenillos Dentales |
| Dental bridge | Puente dental |
| Dental Floss | Hilo dental |
| Dentures | Dentadura postiza |
| Enamel | Esmalte |
| Endodontics | Endodoncia |
| Filling | Obturación/ |
| Fluoride | Floruro |
| Gargle | Hacer gárgaras |
| Mouthguard | Duarda dental |
| Mouthwash | Enjuague Bucal |
| Periodontal Disease | Enfermedad Periodontal |
| Plaque | Placa bacteriana |
| Porcelain | Porcelana |
| Root Canal | Tratamiento de nervios/ Endodoncia |
| TMJ- Temporomandibular joint Disorder | Trastorno de la articulación Temporomandibular |
| Toothpaste | Pasta dental |
| Wisdom tooth | Muela del juicio |
| Albinism | Albinismo |
| Amino acids | Aminoácidos |
| Amniocentesis | Amniocentesis |
| Carrier | Portador |
| Chromosomes | Cromosomas |
| Color blindness | Daltonismo |
| Congenital disease | Enfermedad Congénita |
| DNA | Ácido Desoxirribonucleico- ADN |
| Down Syndrome | Síndrome de Down |
| Gene | Gen |
| Genetic Defects | Defectos Genéticos |
| Genome | Genoma |
| Genotype | Genotipo |
| Inherit | Heredar |
| Molecules | Moléculas |
| Mutation | Mutación |
| Phenotype | Fenotipo |
| Recessive gene | Gen Recesivo |
| Sickle cell anemia | Anemia Falciforme |
| OBGYN | Gineco-obstetricia |
| Amenorrhea | Amenorrea |
| Amniotic Fluid | Líquido Amniótico |
| Amniotic sac | Saco amniótico |
| Benign tumor | Tumor benigno |
| Breast Engorgement | Congestion Mamaria |
| Breast Tenderness | Mastalgia |
| C-Section | Cesárea |
| Colposcopy | colposcopía |
| Contraceptives | Anticonceptivos |
| Contractions | Contracciones |
| Dilation | Dilatación |
| Discharge/ Drainage | Secreción |
| Due date | Fecha probable de parto |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Embarazo Ectópico |
| Family planning | Planificación Familiar |
| Fetus | Feto |
| Full term | Término completo |
| Gestational Diabetes | Diabetes Gestacional |
| Heavy Bleeding | Sangrado abundante |
| Infertility | Infertilidad |
| Jaundice | Ictericia |
| Malignant Tumor | Tumor maligno |
| Mastéctomy | Mastectomía |
| Mastitis | Mastitis |
| Menopause | Menopausia |
| Menstrual cycle | Ciclo menstrual |
| Menstrual pad | Toalla sanitaria |
| Miscarriage | Aborto espontáneo |
| Newborn | Recien nacido |
| Ovulation | Ovulación |
| Pap Smear Test | Prueba de Papanicolau |
| Medical Induce | Aborto medico |
| Postpartum depression | Depresión Post Parto |
| Preeclampsia | Preeclampsia |
| Premature | Prematuro |
| Prenatal vitamins | Vitaminas prenatales |
| Screening Mammogram | Mamografía de detección |
| STD- Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Enfermedades de transmisión sexual |
| Tubal Ligation | Ligadura de trompas de falopio |
| Umbilical cord | Cordón umbilical |
| Yeast Infection | Infección por candidiásis |
| Adenoidectomy | Adenoidectomía |
| Hibe | Urticaria |
| Vial | Ampolla bebible |
| Clinic mobil | Clinica ambulatoria |
| Whiplash | Hiperextensión Cervical /Latigazo |
| Skin Graft | Injerto de piel |
| Screening | Analisis |
| Test | Prueba |
| Exam | Examen |
| Glicemia | Glicemia |
| Midwife | Partera |
| Belly Button | Ombligo |
| Bladder | Vejiga |
| Stroke | Derrame cerebral |
| Biopsy | Biopsia |
| Ointment | Ungüento |
| Scar | Cicatriz |
| IV | Intravenosas |
| Clear liquids | liquidos transparentes |
| Nausea | Nausea |
| Gallbladder | Vesícula Biliar |
| MMR/ Measles, Mumps & Rubella | Sarampión, Paperas y Rubeola |
| Measles | Sarampión |
| Mumps | Paperas |
| Rubella | Rubeola |
| Billy Rubin | Billy rubina |
| Sprain | Esguince |
| Dislocation | luxación |
| Goosebumps | Piel de gallina |
| Chills | Escalofríos |
| C-section | Cesaria |
| Platelets | Plaquetas |
| Splint | Tablilla/ férula/ Inmovilizador |
| Metal plate | Placa metalica |
| OT- PT/ Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy | Terapia Ocupacional - Terapia Física |
| Pacemaker | Marca pasos |
| Cervix | Cuello uterino |
| Cane | Baston |
| Walker | Andador |
| Fallopian tubes | Trompas de Falopio |
| Nostrils/ Nase | Fosas Nasales |
| Iodine | Yodo |
| Stuffy nose | Nariz Tapada/ Congestionada |
| Boil | Divieso (nacido) |
| Femur | Femur |
| Bile | Bilis |
| Psoriasis | Psoriasis |
| As Now | Hasta ahora |
| Rule out | Descartar |
| Pediatrician nurse | Enfermera Pediatrica |
| Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B |
| Sweling | Hinchazon |
| Drowsiness | Somnolencia |
| Seizures | Convulsiones |
| Anesthesia | Anestesia |
| Case Manager | Administradora de caso |
| Home Attendent | Asistente en el hogar |
| Ombilical cord | Cordon umbilical |
| Mamogram | Mamografia |
| Thirode | Tiroides |
| Side Effects | Efectos secundarios |
| Adverse Affects | Efectos Adversos |
| Stabbing/ Sharp Pain | Dolor punzante |
| Throbbing pain | Dolor pulsante/ palpitante |
| Acute Pain | Dolor agudo |
| Burning Pain | Dolor ardiente |
| Sharp Pain | Dolor intenso |
| Breastfeed | Dar pecho |
| Sore throat | Dolor de garganta |
| PCP/ Primary Care Physician- | Doctor de Cabecera |
| Disorder | Transtorno |
| Migraine headaches | Migraña |
| Bowel Movement | Defecar |
| Acid Reflux | Reflujo Acido |
| Range of motion | Rango de Movimiento / Movilidad |
| Whole Grains | Granos Integrales/enteros |
| Colostomy | Colostomía |
| UTI | Infección del tracto urinario |
| Replacement- | Sustitución |
| Remove | Quitar, extraer |
| HIB/ Haemophilus influenzae B | Haemophilus influenzae B |