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Medical Terms
Medical Terms & Definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polypharmacy | Polifarmacia |
| Dementia | Demencia |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Enfermedad de Alzheimer |
| Frailty | Fragilidad |
| Incontinence | Incontinencia |
| Osteoarthritis | Osteoartritis |
| Falls | Caídas |
| Delirium | Delirio |
| Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | Actividades de la Vida Diaria (AVD) |
| Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) | Actividades Instrumentales de la Vida Diaria (AIVD) |
| Sarcopenia | Sarcopenia |
| Presbyopia | Presbicia |
| Presbycusis | Presbiacusia |
| Comorbidity | Comorbilidad |
| Palliative Care | Cuidados paliativos |
| Advance Directives | Directivas anticipadas |
| Living Will | Testamento vital |
| Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare | Poder notarial duradero para atención médica |
| Geriatric Syndrome | Síndrome geriátrico |
| Ageism | Edadismo |
| Anemia | Anemia |
| Leukemia | Leucemia |
| Lymphoma | Linfoma |
| Myeloma | Mieloma |
| Hemophilia | Hemofilia |
| Thrombocytopenia | Trombocitopenia |
| Hemoglobin | Hemoglobina |
| Platelets | Plaquetas |
| White Blood Cells (WBCs) | Glóbulos blancos |
| Red Blood Cells (RBCs) | Glóbulos rojos |
| Coagulation | Coagulación |
| Thrombus | Trombo |
| Embolism | Embolia |
| Transfusion | Transfusión |
| Bone Marrow | Médula ósea |
| Biopsy (Bone Marrow) | Biopsia de médula ósea |
| Splenectomy | Esplenectomía |
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | Anemia ferropénica |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | Anemia falciforme |
| Anticoagulant | Anticoagulante |
| Hematopoiesis | Hematopoyesis |
| Bacteria | Bacterias |
| Virus | Virus |
| Fungus | Hongos |
| Parasite | Parásito |
| Antibiotic | Antibiótico |
| Antiviral | Antiviral |
| Vaccine | Vacuna |
| Sepsis | Sepsis |
| Pandemic | Pandemia |
| Epidemic | Epidemia |
| Endemic | Endémico |
| Zoonotic Disease | Enfermedad zoonótica |
| Nosocomial Infection | Infección nosocomial |
| Opportunistic Infection | Infección oportunista |
| Immunocompromised | Inmunodeprimido |
| Culture (Microbial) | Cultivo microbiano |
| Sensitivity (Antibiotic) | Sensibilidad antibiótica |
| Vector-borne Disease | Enfermedad transmitida por vectores |
| HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) | VIH (Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana) |
| Tuberculosis (TB) | Tuberculosis (TB) |
| MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) | MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina) |
| C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) | C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) |
| Epidemiology | Epidemiología |
| Kidney | Riñón |
| Nephron | Nefrona |
| Glomerulus | Glomérulo |
| Dialysis | Diálisis |
| Hemodialysis | Hemodiálisis |
| Peritoneal Dialysis | Diálisis peritoneal |
| Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) |
| End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) | Enfermedad renal terminal |
| Kidney Transplant | Trasplante de riñón |
| Uremia | Uremia |
| Hematuria | Hematuria |
| Proteinuria | Proteinuria |
| Nephritis | Nefritis |
| Kidney Stones | Cálculos renales |
| Hypertension (Renal) | Hipertensión renal |
| Electrolytes | Electrolitos |
| Fluid Balance | Balance hídrico |
| Urinalysis | Análisis de orina |
| Creatinine | Creatinina |
| Glomerulonephritis | Glomerulonefritis |
| Brain | Cerebro |
| Spinal Cord | Médula espinal |
| Nerve | Nervio |
| Neuron | Neurona |
| Stroke | Accidente cerebrovascular |
| Epilepsy | Epilepsia |
| Seizure | Convulsión |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Esclerosis múltiple |
| Parkinson's Disease | Enfermedad de Parkinson |
| Neuropathy | Neuropatía |
| Migraine | Migraña |
| Concussion | Conmoción cerebral |
| Encephalitis | Encefalitis |
| Meningitis | Meningitis |
| Aneurysm (Cerebral) | Aneurisma cerebral |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | Electroencefalograma |
| MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) | Resonancia magnética |
| CT Scan (Computed Tomography) | Tomografía computarizada |
| Lumbar Puncture | Punción lumbar |
| Synapse | Sinapsis |
| Neurotransmitter | Neurotransmisor |
| Paralysis | Parálisis |
| Tremor | Temblor |
| Pregnancy | Embarazo |
| Childbirth | Parto |
| Uterus | Útero |
| Ovary | Ovario |
| Fallopian Tubes | Trompas de Falopio |
| Vagina | Vagina |
| Cervix | Cuello uterino |
| Menstruation | Menstruación |
| Menopause | Menopausia |
| Pap Smear | Papanicolaou |
| Endometriosis | Endometriosis |
| Fibroids | Miomas |
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | Síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP) |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Embarazo ectópico |
| Preeclampsia | Preeclampsia |
| Gestational Diabetes | Diabetes gestacional |
| Cesarean Section (C-section) | Cesárea |
| Episiotomy | Episiotomía |
| Braxton Hicks Contractions | Contracciones de Braxton Hicks |
| Labor Induction | Inducción del parto |
| Perineum | Periné |
| Amniotic Fluid | Líquido amniótico |
| Placenta | Placenta |
| Infertility | Infertilidad |
| Hormonal Contraception | Anticoncepción hormonal |
| Cancer | Cáncer |
| Tumor | Tumor |
| Benign | Benigno |
| Malignant | Maligno |
| Metastasis | Metástasis |
| Biopsy | Biopsia |
| Chemotherapy | Quimioterapia |
| Radiation Therapy | Radioterapia |
| Immunotherapy | Inmunoterapia |
| Targeted Therapy | Terapia dirigida |
| Remission | Remisión |
| Recurrence | Recurrencia |
| Staging (Cancer) | Estadificación (cáncer) |
| Biopsy (Needle) | Biopsia con aguja |
| Lumpectomy | Lumpectomía |
| Mastectomy | Mastectomía |
| Lymph Nodes | Ganglios linfáticos |
| Oncogene | Oncogén |
| Tumor Suppressor Genes | Genes supresores de tumores |
| Palliative Care | Cuidados paliativos |
| Carcinogen | Carcinógeno |
| Screening (Cancer) | Tamizaje (cáncer) |
| Biopsy (Excisional) | Biopsia escisional |
| Anesthesia | Anestesia |
| General Anesthesia | Anestesia general |
| Local Anesthesia | Anestesia local |
| Regional Anesthesia | Anestesia regional |
| Sedation | Sedación |
| Analgesia | Analgesia |
| Endotracheal Tube | Tubo endotraqueal |
| Laryngoscope | Laringoscopio |
| Conscious Sedation | Sedación consciente |
| Malignant Hyperthermia | Hipertermia maligna |
| ASA Physical Status | Estado físico ASA |
| Epidural | Epidural |
| Spinal Anesthesia | Anestesia espinal |
| Neuromuscular Blockade | Bloqueo neuromuscular |
| Propofol | Propofol |
| Opioid | Opioide |
| Volatile Anesthetics | Anestésicos volátiles |
| Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | Sala de recuperación postanestésica |
| Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) | Náuseas y vómitos postoperatorios |
| Airway Management | Manejo de la vía aérea |
| Arrhythmia | Arritmia |
| Myocardial Infarction | Infarto de miocardio |
| Angina Pectoris | Angina de pecho |
| Hypertension | Hipertensión |
| Hypotension | Hipotensión |
| Atherosclerosis | Aterosclerosis |
| Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) | Electrocardiograma |
| Echocardiogram | Ecocardiograma |
| Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Enfermedad arterial coronaria |
| Angioplasty | Angioplastia |
| Stent | Stent |
| Bypass Surgery | Cirugía de bypass |
| Cardiomyopathy | Miocardiopatía |
| Valvular Heart Disease | Enfermedad valvular cardíaca |
| Palpitations | Palpitaciones |
| Ischemia | Isquemia |
| Bradycardia | Bradicardia |
| Tachycardia | Taquicardia |
| Aneurysm | Aneurisma |
| Defibrillation | Desfibrilación |
| Pacemaker | Marcapasos |
| Cholesterol | Colesterol |
| Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) | Fibrilación auricular |
| Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib) | Fibrilación ventricular |
| Biopsy | Biopsia |
| Dermatitis | Dermatitis |
| Eczema | Eccema |
| Psoriasis | Psoriasis |
| Acne Vulgaris | Acné vulgar |
| Melanoma | Melanoma |
| Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) | Carcinoma basocelular |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) | Carcinoma espinocelular |
| Urticaria | Urticaria |
| Pruritus | Prurito |
| Lesion | Lesión |
| Rash | Erupción cutánea |
| Alopecia | Alopecia |
| Nevus | Nevus |
| Wart | Verruga |
| Fungus | Hongo |
| Impetigo | Impétigo |
| Cellulitis | Celulitis |
| Vitiligo | Vitiligo |
| Rosacea | Rosácea |
| Excisions | Escisiones |
| Cryotherapy | Crioterapia |
| Mohs Surgery | Cirugía de Mohs |
| Hormone | Hormona |
| Gland | Glándula |
| Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetes mellitus |
| Insulin | Insulina |
| Thyroid Gland | Glándula tiroides |
| Hypothyroidism | Hipotiroidismo |
| Hyperthyroidism | Hipertiroidismo |
| Adrenal Glands | Glándulas suprarrenales |
| Cortisol | Cortisol |
| Pituitary Gland | Glándula pituitaria |
| Growth Hormone | Hormona de crecimiento |
| Addison's Disease | Enfermedad de Addison |
| Cushing's Syndrome | Síndrome de Cushing |
| Acromegaly | Acromegalia |
| Gigantism | Gigantismo |
| Osteoporosis | Osteoporosis |
| Parathyroid Glands | Glándulas paratiroides |
| Glucose | Glucosa |
| Hemoglobin A1c | Hemoglobina A1c |
| Endocrine System | Sistema endocrino |
| Esophagus | Esófago |
| Stomach | Estómago |
| Intestine | Intestino |
| Colon | Colon |
| Liver | Hígado |
| Gallbladder | Vesícula biliar |
| Pancreas | Páncreas |
| Gastritis | Gastritis |
| Gastroenteritis | Gastroenteritis |
| Crohn's Disease | Enfermedad de Crohn |
| Ulcerative Colitis | Colitis ulcerosa |
| Peptic Ulcer | Úlcera péptica |
| Cirrhosis | Cirrosis |
| Jaundice | Ictericia |
| Endoscopy | Endoscopia |
| Colonoscopy | Colonoscopia |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Síndrome del intestino irritable |
| Diverticulitis | Diverticulitis |
| Celiac Disease | Enfermedad celíaca |
| GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) | ERGE (Enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico) |
| Hepatitis | Hepatitis |
| Cholelithiasis | Colelitiasis |
| Peritonitis | Peritonitis |