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Diccionario
Mdico
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CONTENTS / MATERIAS
Preface to the Fourth Edition ix

Prlogo a la 4a edicin xi
How to Use this Dictionary xv
Cmo Usar este Diccionario xix
Medical Spanish Tips xxiii
Spanish Pronunciation Guide xxix
Abbreviations / Abreviaturas xxxiii
ENGLISH-SPANISH / INGLS-ESPAOL 1
SPANISH-ENGLISH / ESPAOL-INGLS 157
Dialogues / Dilogos:
History and Physical / Historia Clnica
y Examen Fsico 303
Nursing / Enfermera 320
Pediatrics / Pediatra 325
Dentistry / Odontologa 327
Radiology / Radiologa 329
Code Status Discussion / Hablando de
Reanimacin 330
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PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION
Since it was first published in 1991 the primary aim of this book for
English speakers has been to offer the health professional a lightweight,
easy-to-use reference to be used in real time while communicating with
Spanish-speaking patients. For this fourth edition every term was indi-
vidually reviewed with an eye toward ensuring that the reader will un-
derstand and use effectively the terms she has looked up. Several thou-
sand entries were expanded or improved, and about 2,000 new terms were
added (4,000 if you count the terms in both English and Spanish). New
procedures, concepts, and drugs account for many of the added terms, and
the rest cover all fields. Mental health deserves mention because it is such
an important component of overall health and may finally get more atten-
tion following passage of the Affordable Care Act. Many psychiatric
terms have been added, and because providers need to know what their
patients are feeling, I have added terms that describe human emotions. I
have also added terms that involve the "mechanics" of medicine:
scheduling of appointments, referrals, insurance issues, charting, advance
directives, confidentiality, and the like.
For readers unfamiliar with this book, it is laid out simply. The front
matter contains some tips on medical Spanish and a pronunciation guide,
the text is straightforward and uncluttered, and at the back there is an
appendix with sample conversations relating to medicine in general,
nursing, pediatrics, dentistry, and radiology. The questions in these con-
versations are the questions my colleagues and I use in our daily practice
and have been crafted over decades to be the best questions for eliciting
the information desired. The appendix ends with a sample discussion of
code status.
Choosing which terms to include in this dictionary has been a challenge.
Highly technical terms that are unlikely to occur in conversations with
patients have been excluded. Thanks to their Latin and Greek roots, most
of these terms aren't that difficult. Few would fail to recognize "hemo-
dinmico," "monoterapia," and "hepatectoma," and with a little practice
one can become adept at translating this type of term in the other direction
(English to Spanish). All other medically-related terms are potential can-
didates for inclusion, and over the years I have strived to maintain a list
that is thorough, relevant, and concise. It should be hard to stump this
little book. In particular, I have made a point of including many com-
pound terms and phrases. These multi-word terms don't always translate
literally and are often neglected in standard reference works. Examples
include: acting out, breakthrough pain, case manager, comfort zone,
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coping mechanism, death with dignity, doctor-patient confidentiality,

drug-eluting stent, durable power of attorney, flesh-eating, free-floating
anxiety, life partner, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, parenting
workshop, patient-centered, patient service representative, peer pressure,
point of care, ritonavir-boosted, secondhand smoke, self-fulfilling prophe-
cy, shared decision making, sibling rivalry, skilled nursing facility, sliding
scale, thin liquid diet, tight glucose control, to stay on task, to bite your
nails, to suck your thumb, and upper limit of normal.
Other exceptional features of this book include its grammatical rigor and
the extent to which the reader is guided toward correct use of a trans-
lation. Since its first printing the book has included parts of speech;
notations of gender; indications of subject, region, and usage (formal,
familiar, vulgar); irregular past participles; parenthetical disambiguations;
example phrases and sentences; and editorial notes. Exceptional, too, is
the inclusion of generic drug names. Along with the names of the 200 top-
selling pharmaceuticals for 2012 I have included approximately 600
others chosen for their relevance to the Spanish-speaking population.
Where appropriate, labels for International Nonproprietary Name (INN)
and United States Adopted Names (USAN) are included (see the section
"How to Use this Dictionary.")
Accuracy of translation has been a priority for this work. For all but the
most straightforward translations, frequency analyses were performed on
large data bases in both Spanish and English, some technical, some lay.
The results were then vetted by myself and by Jos Francisco Durn
Blanco, a Colombian physician who has an eagle eye for subtleties. The
Spanish technical terms then are the terms used by researchers publishing
in Spanish, and the lay terms are the terms most commonly used by
Spanish-speaking people discussing their health. Regional variations often
exist and are included, with labels. For the technical English terms I have
relied heavily on the language used in the New England Journal of
Medicine and Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Very special thanks go to Dr. Durn. Without his help the ambitious
goals I set for this revision could not have been accomplished. Thanks go
to the team at McGraw-Hill for their continued support since this book's
inception, now over 20 years ago, and thanks go to those readers who
wrote to my publisher or otherwise tracked me down in order to express
their appreciation and offer thoughts. Comments are appreciated and can
be sent to: rogersdiccionario@gmail.com. Finally I would like to thank
my family for their support as well as their patience with regard to my
long work hours.
Glenn Rogers
Willits, CA
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PRLOGO A LA CUARTA EDICIN
Desde su primera publicacin en 1991, el propsito de este diccionario

para los hispanohablantes ha sido brindar una referencia bilinge prctica
de la terminologa mdica utilizada en conversaciones con los pacientes.
Los profesionales de la salud que quieran leer libros de texto o artculos
en ingls apreciarn los trminos tcnicos aqu presentados. Adems,
debido a la inclusin exhaustiva de trminos no tcnicos, este libro ha de
ser imprescindible para aquellos que tengan pacientes de habla inglesa.
Esta cuarta edicin representa una gran revisin del texto. Cada art-
culo fue verificado de forma minuciosa con el fin de asegurar que el lec-
tor pueda entender bien y usar efectivamente los trminos que busque.
Varios miles de artculos fueron ampliados o mejorados y cerca de 2000
nuevos trminos fueron agregados (4000 si se toma en cuenta el mismo
trmino en ingls y en espaol). Muchos de los trminos agregados corre-
sponden a nuevos procedimientos, conceptos y medicamentos, y los
dems abarcan todos los campos relacionados a la medicina. Cabe men-
cionar entre ellos la salud mental, cuya importancia con respecto a la
salud general no se puede menospreciar. Muchos trminos psiquitricos
han sido agregados y, como los practicantes deben saber lo que sus
pacientes estn sintiendo, se han incluido trminos que describen emocio-
nes humanas. Tambin se han agregado trminos relacionados con la
"mecnica" de la medicina: programacin de citas, remisiones a especia-
listas, trmites de seguro, documentacin, confidencialidad, documentos
de voluntad anticipada y similares.
Para los lectores que no estn familiarizados con este diccionario, se
presenta de una manera sencilla: va al punto y no se extiende con informa-
cin innecesaria. En la parte posterior se encuentra un apndice con
conversaciones de ejemplo relacionadas con la medicina en general,
enfermera, pediatra, odontologa y radiologa. Las preguntas en estas
conversaciones mis colegas y yo las utilizamos en el ejercicio mdico, y
han sido elaboradas durante dcadas de prctica para ser la mejor forma
de obtener la informacin deseada. El apndice termina con una discu-
sin de ejemplo sobre reanimacin.
Escoger cules trminos deberan ser incluidos en este diccionario ha
sido un reto. Trminos altamente tcnicos que generalmente no se usan en
conversaciones con pacientes han sido excluidos. Debido a sus races
latinas y griegas, la mayora de estos no representan mucha dificultad.
Pocos seran incapaces de reconocer "hemodynamic", "monotherapy" y
"hepatectomy," y con un poco de prctica uno puede volverse hbil en
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traducir al revs (del espaol al ingls). Todos los otros trminos de rele-
vancia mdica son candidatos para ser incluidos, y a lo largo de los aos
me he esforzado por mantener una lista que sea completa, relevante y
concisa. Ser difcil encontrar trminos de uso frecuente relacionados con
la medicina que no estn en este pequeo libro. Adems, he incluido
muchos trminos compuestos de varias palabras. Estos trminos no
siempre se traducen literalmente y frecuentemente se dejan a un lado en
obras de referencia. Algunos ejemplos incluyen: ansiedad flotante centro
de enfermera especializada, centro sociosanitario, chuparse el dedo,
comerse las uas, control estricto de la glucemia, dieta de fcil masti-
cacin, dispositivo de ayuda, dolor irruptivo, gestor -ra de casos, humo
ambiental del tabaco, lmite superior normal, mecanismo de afronta-
miento, muerte digna, pareja sentimental, potenciado con ritonavir,
presin social, poder notarial duradero, profeca autocumplida, rivalidad
fraterna, secreto mdico, stent liberador de frmacos, taller de padres,
ventilacin no invasiva con presin positiva, zona de confort.
Otras caractersticas excepcionales de este libro incluyen su rigor gra-
matical y la extensin en las indicaciones al lector sobre el uso correcto
de las traducciones. Desde su primera impresin, este libro ha incluido
partes de la oracin; indicaciones de sujeto, regin y nivel de uso; partici-
pios irregulares; aclaraciones parentticas; frases de ejemplo; y notas
editoriales. Y como este libro se dedica al lenguaje hablado, se han
incluido muchos coloquialismos. Los lectores que trabajan con pacientes
que hablan ingls se alegrarn al entender lo que quieren expresar sus
pacientes cuando dicen "I get charley horses," "You want me to quit cold
turkey?" or "I threw my back out."
Excepcional tambin, es la inclusin de nombres genricos de medi-
camentos. Aproximadamente 800 nombres de medicamentos estn
registrados, incluyendo todos los que alcanzaron los 200 primeros en
ventas en 2012. En donde fuese apropiado, se incluyeron indicaciones de
International Nonproprietary Name (INN) (Denominacin Comn Inter-
nacional) y United States Adopted Names (USAN) (Vase la seccin
"Cmo Usar este Diccionario.")
La precisin de las traducciones ha sido una prioridad en este trabajo.
Para escoger las traducciones ms puntuales, se realizaron anlisis de
frecuencia en grandes bases de datos en espaol e ingls, algunas tcni-
cas, algunas informales. Los resultados fueron despus revisados por m
y por Jos Francisco Durn Blanco, un mdico colombiano con buen ojo
para los detalles sutiles. Variantes regionales de trminos en espaol
fueron incluidas e indicadas de acuerdo a los pases en donde aplican.
Para los trminos tcnicos en ingls me he apoyado bastante en el len-
guaje usado en el New England Journal of Medicine y Mayo Clinic
Proceedings.
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Quiero dar gracias especiales al Dr. Durn. Sin su ayuda, las metas
ambiciosas que plante para esta revisin no podran haber sido alcan-
zadas. Gracias al equipo de McGraw-Hill por su continuo apoyo desde el
origen de este libro, y gracias a aquellos lectores que le escribieron a mi
editorial o a m mismo para expresar sus apreciaciones y compartir ideas.
Sus comentarios siempre son bienvenidos y pueden ser enviados a:
rogersdiccionario@gmail.com. Finalmente, quisiera agradecer a mi
familia por su apoyo as como por su paciencia con mis largas horas de
trabajo.
Glenn Rogers
Willits, CA
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HOW TO USE THIS DICTIONARY
For easy reference this guide is organized according to the different

possible parts of a dictionary entry in the order in which they appear.
Entry-terms:
Entry-terms are listed in alphabetical order and are bolded. For the
purpose of alphabetization, punctuation marks and spaces are ignored.
Alphabetization of the Spanish-English side is identical to that of the
English-Spanish side save for the inclusion of the letter , which
immediately follows n.
For terms with multiple meanings only those meanings relevant to
medicine are translated. For instance, under throw the reader will find to
throw up and to throw ones back out, but not the usual meaning of the
word throw.
Chemical names consisting of more than one word are alphabetized
according to the first word of the term. Also alphabetized this way are
terms, such as black widow, which have meanings different from the sum
of their parts. Other terms consisting of more than one word can generally
be found as sub-entries under the dominant word of the term, usually a
noun. This system lends itself to lists; for example, all the syndromes are
listed under syndrome and all the arteries are listed under artery.
Abbreviations:
Abbreviations immediately follow the term they abbreviate and are
enclosed in parentheses. English abbreviations are often used for Spanish
terms; for example, INR is used far more often than RNI to abbreviate
razn normalizada internacional. Where an abbreviation appears for an
English term but not its Spanish counterpart, it can be assumed that the
English abbreviation is the one most commonly used.
Grammatical Category:
Notations of grammatical category are italicized abbreviations which
indicate the part of speech, number (singular or plural), and gender of the
word they follow. Their meanings can be found in the "List of
Abbreviations" that follows. The two that might give readers trouble are
mf, which applies to Spanish nouns such as cardilogo -ga, which are
masculine or feminine according to context, and m&f, which applies to
certain Spanish nouns, such as enzima, which may be treated as either
masculine or feminine, irrespective of context.
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Irregular inflections:
For English entries these include comparatives formed other than by add-
ing -er or -r, superlatives formed other than by adding -est or -st, plurals
formed other than by adding -s or -es, preterites and past participles
formed other than by adding -d or -ed, and gerunds formed other than by
adding -ing (possibly after dropping a silent e).
For Spanish entries these include plurals formed other than by adding
-es to a terminal consonant, plurals which involve a change in the location
of an accent, plurals of nouns which end in an accented vowel, and past
participles which have endings other than -ado or -ido.
Restrictive labels:
Restrictive labels are italicized words or abbreviations enclosed in
parentheses which indicate the region, field of relevance, level of usage,
and other attributes of the term being translated. The label '(form)' applies
to terms used frequently in writing but which may not be understood by
patients; the label '(fam)' applies to terms used frequently in speech, but
which might seem overly familiar or inappropriate in certain settings; and
the label '(vulg)' applies to terms which should generally be avoided by
health practitioners not thoroughly familiar with their usage and
connotations. Restrictive labels are often used to discriminate between
several meanings of an entry term, as in the following example:
raw adj (food) crudo; (skin, mucous membrane) excoriado (form),

pelado, en carne viva
Translations:
Translations appear in order of preference taking into consideration level
of usage (formal before lay), accuracy of translation, frequency of usage,
and universality (application to all countries where Spanish is spoken).
Translations of the same meaning of an entry term are separated by
commas, while translations of different meanings are separated by
semicolons (see the previous example under Restrictive Labels.)
For translations to Spanish it happens occasionally that the term
preferred by the Real Academia Espaola (RAE) is not the preferred term
according to the criteria previously mentioned. This situation is indicated
as follows:
kinesiology n kinesiologa, quinesiologa (RAE)

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Parentheses are used to set off portions of a translation which are either
optional, alternative, or required in certain contexts, as in the following
examples:
finger n dedo (de la mano)

sense n sentido; of balance sentido de(l) equilibrio
adapt vt, vi adaptar(se)
generation n generacin f; first (second, third, latest, etc.) primera
(segunda, tercera, ltima, etc.) generacin
induce vt inducir, provocar; exercise-induced inducido (provocado)
por el ejercicio
In the first example, if you are already talking about a finger you could
simply use dedo, but out of context dedo could mean toe in which case
you would want to use the full translation: dedo de la mano. In the second
example the parentheses indicate that sentido de equilibrio and sentido del
equilibrio are both acceptable translations. In the third example se is
required for the translation of adapt as an intransitive verb but not as a
transitive verb. The fourth example is an economical way of
demonstrating a pattern of translations. In the fifth example provocado is
an alternative to inducido.
Indications of gender:
In the Spanish-English section of the dictionary indications of gender are
included in the notations of grammatical category. In the English-Spanish
section indications of gender follow the first appearance of a noun
translation which is not a masculine noun ending in o or a feminine noun
ending in a. This rule does not apply if the gender of the noun is evident
from a modifying adjective.
Disambiguations:
Disambiguations are italicized parenthetical words or phrases that serve
to discriminate between different possible meanings of a translation, as in
the following example:
bscula f scale (for weighing)
Examples:
These are bolded and separated from their non-bolded translations by
double dots (..). Consecutive example-translation pairs are separated from
one another by triple dots (...) as in the following example:
operate vt, vi operar; to operate machinery..operar maquinaria...We

need to operate on your leg..Tenemos que operarle (de) la pierna.
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Sub-entries:
For sub-entries the entry-term is replaced by a dash as in the following
example:
suite n sala; endoscopy sala de endoscopia
Dashes are not used to replace the entry-term when the entry-term is
pluralized, inflected, or combined with another term by a hyphen.
Sub-entries are listed in alphabetical order save that plurals are treated as
though they were singular.
Other:
In most cases drug names conform to the International Nonproprietary
Names (INN) list produced by the World Health Organization. INN names
are only labeled as such when they do not appear as the first-listed term.
When a United States Adopted Names (USAN) term appears ahead of an
INN name, it is labeled, as in the following example:
glyburide (USAN), glibenclamide (INN) n gliburida, glibenclamida

(INN)
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CMO USAR ESTE DICCIONARIO
Para fcil referencia, esta gua est organizada teniendo en cuenta las
diferentes partes posibles de un artculo en el orden en que aparecen.
Entradas:
Las entradas se encuentran en orden alfabtico y estn escritas en negritas.
Para efectos de alfabetizacin, se ignoran los signos de puntuacin y
espacios. Si una entrada tiene mltiples acepciones, solo aquellas de
relevancia mdica son traducidas. Por ejemplo, bajo throw el lector
encontrar to throw up y to throw ones back out, pero no la acepcin
usual de la palabra throw (arrojar).
Los nombres de sustancias qumicas que consisten en ms de una sola
palabra son alfabetizados tomando en cuenta la primera palabra. Son
alfabetizados as tambin trminos como viuda negra que tienen acep-
ciones diferentes a la suma de sus partes. Los dems trminos que consis-
ten en ms de una sola palabra se encuentran generalmente como sub-
entradas bajo la palabra dominante del trmino (en la mayora de los
casos, un sustantivo). Este sistema resulta en la formacin de listas muy
convenientes. Por ejemplo, todos los sndromes se encuentran bajo sn-
drome y todas las arterias se encuentran bajo arteria.
Abreviaturas:
Las abreviaturas estn encerradas entre parntesis y siguen inmediata-
mente los trminos a los que se refieren. Los trminos tcnicos en espaol
muchas veces se abrevian con la abreviatura del trmino en ingls. Por
ejemplo, INR es de uso mucho ms comn que RNI para abreviar razn
normalizada internacional. Cuando se incluye una abreviatura para un
trmino en ingls, pero no para el trmino traducido al espaol, se puede
suponer que la abreviatura en ingls es la ms usada.
Marcas de categorizacin:
Las marcas de categorizacin son abreviaturas en letra cursiva que indican
la parte de la oracin, nmero (singular o plural) y gnero de las palabras
que les anteceden. Sus significados se encuentran en la "Lista de
Abreviaturas," ms adelante. Las dos que pueden merecer clarificacin
son 'mf,' que aplica a sustantivos en espaol como cardilogo -ga, los
cuales son masculino o femenino segn el contexto, y 'm&f,' que aplica a
ciertos sustantivos en espaol como enzima que pueden ser tratados como
masculinos o femeninos sin importar el contexto.
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Flexiones irregulares:
Para entradas en ingls las flexiones irregulares incluyen comparativos
formados al agregar algo diferente a -er o -r, superlativos formados al
agregar algo diferente a -est o -st, plurales formados al agregar algo dife-
rente a -s o -es, pretritos perfectos y participios formados al agregar algo
diferente a -d o -ed y gerundios formados al agregar algo diferente a -ing
(despus de eliminar una e silenciosa cuando la haya).
Para las entradas en espaol las flexiones irregulares incluyen plurales
formados al agregar algo diferente a -es a una consonante final, plurales
que ocasionan un cambio en la ubicacin del acento, plurales de
sustantivos que terminan en una vocal con acento y participios que termi-
nan en algo diferente a -ado o -ido.
Etiquetas restrictivas:
Las etiquetas restrictivas son palabras o abreviaturas en letra cursiva y
entre parntesis que indican la zona geogrfica de uso, campo de rele-
vancia, nivel de uso y otros atributos de la entrada o subentrada. La
etiqueta '(form)' aplica a trminos usados frecuentemente en la literatura,
pero que podran no ser entendidos por los pacientes; la etiqueta '(fam)'
aplica a trminos usados frecuentemente en la lengua hablada, pero que
podran parecer muy informales o inapropiados en algunos contextos; y
la etiqueta '(vulg)' aplica a trminos que deberan generalmente ser
evitados por lectores que no estn completamente familiarizados con su
uso y connotaciones. Asimismo, las etiquetas restrictivas tambin sirven
para distinguir entre varias acepciones de una entrada como en el
siguiente ejemplo:
agudo -da adj (enfermedad) acute; (dolor) sharp; (tono) high-pitched
Traducciones:
Las traducciones aparecen en orden de preferencia teniendo en cuenta el
nivel de formalidad, precisin de la traduccin, frecuencia de uso y
universalidad (aplicabilidad en todos los pases donde se habla espaol).
Las traducciones de la misma acepcin de una entrada se separan por
comas y las traducciones de distintas acepciones se separan por punto y
coma. Acerca de las traducciones al espaol, ocurre ocasionalmente que
el trmino preferido por la Real Academia Espaola (RAE) no es el trmi-
no preferido de acuerdo a los criterios mencionados. Esta situacin se
indica as:
kinesiology n kinesiologa, quinesiologa (RAE)

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Porciones de las traducciones que son opcionales, alternativas, o que se

requiere slo en ciertos contextos aparecen entre parntesis como en los
siguientes ejemplos:
consultorio m (doctors) office

abotonar vt, vr to button (up)
adapt vt, vi adaptar(se)
articulacin f joint; de la rodilla (tobillo, etc.) knee (ankle, etc.)
joint
induce vt inducir, provocar; exercise-induced inducido (provocado) por
el ejercicio
En el primer ejemplo, si ya est hablando de un mdico, ser suficiente

decir no ms office, pero fuera de contexto consultorio se traduce como
doctor's office. En el segundo ejemplo to button y to button up son traduc-
ciones equivalentes de abotonar. En el tercer ejemplo, es necesario incluir
'se' para traducir la forma intransitiva de adapt (la cual corresponde a la
forma reflexiva en espaol en este caso). El cuarto ejemplo demuestra un
patrn de traduccin. En el quinto ejemplo provocado es una alternativa
a inducido.
Desambiguaciones:
Las desambiguaciones son palabras o frases en cursiva y entre parntesis
que sirven para distinguir entre diferentes acepciones de una traduccin,
como en el siguiente ejemplo:
hangnail n padrastro (en el dedo)
Ejemplos de uso:
Los ejemplos de uso se encuentran en negritas y separados de sus traduc-
ciones por doble punto (..). Los ejemplo-traduccin consecutivos se sepa-
ran el uno del otro con triple punto (). P. ej.:
preocuparse vr to worry; Est preocupado?..Are you worried?...No

se preocupe..Don't worry.
Subentradas:
Para las subentradas, el trmino de entrada es reemplazado por una raya
como en los siguientes ejemplos:
suite n sala; endoscopy sala de endoscopia
Las rayas no son usadas para reemplazar el trmino de entrada cuando

este es pluralizado, flexionado o combinado con otro trmino por un
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guin. Las subentradas se encuentran incluidas en orden alfabtico, a

menos que los plurales sean tratados como si fueran singulares.
Otros:
Normalmente, los nombres de medicamentos provienen de la lista de la
International Nonproprietary Names (INN) publicada por la Organizacin
Mundial de la Salud. La etiqueta '(INN)' slo aparece cuando el trmino
INN no es el nombre preferido. Cuando un trmino de United States
Adopted Names es preferido sobre uno del INN, lleva la etiqueta
'(USAN),' como en el siguiente ejemplo:
glyburide (USAN), glibenclamida (INN) n gliburida, glibenclamida

(INN)
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MEDICAL SPANISH TIPS
P The most important advice I can give to anyone learning a foreign

language is to try to master the pronunciation at an early stage. This
has a double benefit. Not only will you be understood more easily, but
you will be better able to identify and retain words and phrases of the
foreign language as you hear them. This will greatly accelerate the
learning process. As you hear the foreign language being spoken by a
native speaker, repeat key phrases over and over in your mindor
even aloud if possiblecomparing your pronunciation to the imme-
diate memory of the correctly spoken sounds. Experiment with your
tongue, lips, and palate to create sounds which may be unfamiliar to
you. Take a deep breath and pronounce the soft i of the English word
sin, then slowly modulate it to the ee of seen. Go back and forth
between these two sounds. Somewhere in between is the i as it
sounds in Spanish, for example in cinco. Pronounce the English d
sound over and over again and gradually modulate it to the th of
the. Somewhere in between is the Spanish d. Pronounce the
English h sound over and over again and gradually modulate it to the
English k. Somewhere in between is a close facsimile of the Spanish
j. Exercises like these will improve your pronunciation rapidly.
P On the subject of pronunciation, note that Spanish vowels are short

and pure. Never linger on a vowel as in English. Say the sentence, No
way! with feeling and notice how the vowel sounds are drawn out.
This rarely happens in Spanish; Spanish is much more staccato in its
delivery. Note also that there is no schwa sound in Spanish. The schwa
sound is the uh sound so often given to unaccented syllables in Eng-
lish. For example the first, third, and fifth syllables of acetazolamide
are schwa sounds. In Spanish, vowels retain their characteristic sounds
whether or not they are accented. Acetazolamida is pronounced
ah-ceh-tah-zoh-lah-MEE-dah, not uh-ceh-tuh-zoh-luh-MEE-duh. It is
often helpful first to practice a word without consonants. Acetazola-
mida without consonants would be ah-eh-ah-oh-ah-EE-ah. When you
have mastered the vowel changes for a given word, it is usually a
simple matter to fill in the consonants. Learn to say cah-BEH-sah, not
cuh-BEH-suh; meh-dee-SEE-nah, not meh-duh-SEE-nuh.
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P When referring to a part of the body in Spanish, it is common to use

the definite article instead of the possessive adjective, provided it is
clear whose body is involved. The Spanish definite articles, recall, are
el and la. Le duele la cabeza? is the best translation of Does your
head hurt? Le duele su cabeza? is redundant in Spanish.
P The indirect object* is used much more often in Spanish than in

English. Health workers are frequently doing things to patients and
this often involves the use of le or, in familiar speech, te.
Quiero tomarle el pulso...I want to take your pulse.

Voy a escucharle el corazn...Im going to listen to your
heart.
Tenemos que operarte la pierna...We need to operate on
your leg.
This phrasing often sounds less brusque than Quiero tomar su pulso,
Voy a escuchar su corazn, etc.
*
Recall that a direct object may be any type of object and receives the direct
action of the verb, while the indirect object is always a person (or other living
being) to whom or for whom the action is being performed.
P English-speaking people are often confused by the choices available

for the direct object in Spanish. Te is always correct when speaking
informally, for instance to a child.
Voy a examinarte, hijo..Im going to examine you, young

man.
When speaking formally, most Spanish speakers use lo for males and
la for females.
Voy a examinarlo, seor..Im going to examine you, sir.

Voy a examinarla, seora..Im going to examine you,
maam.
There are a few exceptions to this rule; for instance, the verb pegar,
when it means to hit takes le for a direct object.
Le peg?..Did it hit you?

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Some Spanish speakers will use le for all (formal) second person direct
objects, male or female.
Voy a examinarle, seor..Im going to examine you, sir.

Voy a examinarle, seora..Im going to examine you,
maam.
This style is common in Mexico.
P Some verbs require that the subject and object be inverted when
translating between English and Spanish. The Spanish student is likely
to encounter this for the first time when learning to translate the verb
to like. I like coffee would be Me gusta el caf. The subject and
object are inverted. This particular construction is a stumbling block
to fluency and even advanced students often have to think for a couple
seconds in order to conjugate the verb correctly and choose the correct
object pronouns.
Me falta el aire..I am short of breath.

Les falta el aire..They are short of breath.
Me dieron nuseas..I got nauseated.
Le salieron moretones?..Did you get bruised?
Te falta hierro..Youre low on iron.
Notice that the English subject corresponds to the Spanish indirect

object in all these cases.
P Many Spanish verbs are used in the reflexive form when applied to
medicine. The use of the reflexive pronoun se turns the action of the
verb back on the verbs subject.
Orin..He urinated.
Se orin..He urinated on himself.
Puede vestirla..You can dress her.

Puede vestirse..You can get dressed (literally dress
yourself).
La enfermera le va a inyectar..The nurse will give you an

injection.
La enfermera le va a ensear como inyectarse..The nurse
will teach you how to inject yourself.
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A reflexive construction is often used when an English-speaking

person would use the past participle preceded by to get or to
become.
Se cansa..He gets tired..He becomes tired.

Se mejor..She got better.
Se disloc..It became dislocated.
Se infect..It became infected..It got infected.
P Most Spanish nouns which end in -o are masculine and most which
end in -a are feminine; however, there are some important exceptions
in medical Spanish. For instance, many Spanish words which end in
-ma are derived from Greek and retain their original masculine gender.
un problema mdico..a medical problem

el electrocardiograma..the electrocardiogram
Other medical terms which end in -a and are masculine include clera
(the disease), da, herbicida, insecticida, pesticida, raticida, esperma-
ticida and vermicida.
The word mano, which comes from the Latin manus, retains its
original feminine gender despite the fact it ends in -o.
Tengo las manos fras..My hands are cold.
A source of confusion to Spanish students is the construction el

agua. Although agua is feminine (and requires feminine modifiers),
el is used instead of la to avoid the awkward double ah sound of la
agua. This rule applies to any word which begins with an accented ah
sound.
tratar el asma..to treat asthma

terapista del habla..speech therapist
This rule also applies to the indefinite article.
un afta dolorosa..a painful canker sore

un arma blanca..a sharp weapon
This rule does not apply to plural forms, since the double ah sound is
then broken up by an s sound.
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las aftas dolorosas..painful canker sores

las armas blancas..sharp weapons
Other feminine medical Spanish terms which begin with an accented

ah sound include mpula, rea, and hambre.
P When comparing quantities, use de.
ms de dos pastillas..more than two pills

menos de una taza..less than a cup
In all other situations use que.
ms alto que tu hermano..taller than your brother

menos que siempre..less than usual
menos que nunca..less than ever
P Health practitioners should be aware that the Spanish word alcohol is

often considered a synonym for hard liquor. Many Hispanic beer and
wine drinkers will answer no in all sincerity to the question Toma
alcohol? A slightly broader question would be Toma bebidas alcoh-
licas? And then to avoid all misunderstandings, you could follow a
negative answer with cerveza?..vino?
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SPANISH PRONUNCIATION
a Like the English a in father (e.g., padre, cama).
b Similar to the English b. At the beginning of a breath group or fol-

lowing an m or n, the Spanish b sounds like the b in bite (e.g., boca,
embarasada). In all other situations the Spanish b lies somewhere
between the English b and the English v (e.g., tubo, jarabe). Allow a
little air to escape between slightly parted lips as you make this latter
sound.
c Like the English c. Before a, o, or u it is hard (e.g., cara); before e or

i it is soft (e.g., cido). (In Castilian Spanish, c preceding e or i is pro-
nounced like the th in bath, but this form of Spanish is rarely spoken
by Latin Americans.) The Spanish ch sounds like the English ch in
child.
d Similar to the English d. At the beginning of a breath group or follow-

ing l or n, the Spanish d sounds like the English d in dizzy (e.g., dosis,
venda). In all other situations the Spanish d lies somewhere between
the English d and the th in there (e.g., mudo, nacido). Allow a little
air to escape between the tip of your tongue and upper teeth as you
make the latter sound.
e Similar to the ey in they (e.g., peso, absceso), unless followed by a

consonant in the same syllable, in which case it is closer to the e in
sepsis (e.g., esperma, recto).
f Like the English f.
g When followed by a, o, u, or a consonant, the Spanish g is similar to

the English g in gout (e.g., gota, grasa). Allow a little air to escape
between your tongue and palate as you make this sound. When
followed by e or i, the Spanish g is similar to the h in hot shaded
slightly toward the English k (e.g., gen, gingiva).
h Silent (e.g., hombre, almohada).

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i Like the i in saline or latrine (e.g., orina, signo, sfilis). Preceding

another vowel, the Spanish i sounds like the English y. Siesta is pro-
nounced SYES-tah, sodio is pronounced SO-dyoh, viudo is pro-
nounced VYOO-doh, etc. Following another vowel, i forms individual
diphthongs: ai sounds like the y in cry (e.g., aire, aislar); ei sounds
like the ay in tray (e.g., aceite, afeitar); oi sounds like the oy in boy
(e.g., toxoide, coloide); and ui sounds like the ui in suite (e.g.,
cuidado, ruido).
j The Spanish j is pronounced the same as the Spanish g in gen or

gingiva. See above.
k Like the English k. (k is not native to the Spanish alphabet and appears
only in foreign words.)
l Similar to the English l (e.g., lado, pelo). The Spanish l is articulated

rapidly, never drawn out as in English. The Spanish ll is pronounced
somewhere between the ll of million and the y of yes.
m Like the English m.
n Like the English n.
Like the ni in bunion (e.g., bao, sueo).
o Similar to the English o in coma.
p Like the English p in spit. Hold your hand in front of your mouth as
you say spit and then pit. Note that less air is expelled in pronouncing
spit. The Spanish p is not aspirated, which means little air should be
expelled. It is a shorter, more explosive sound than the English p.
q Like the English k. The Spanish q is always followed by u, but lacks

the w sound of the English qu. Quinina is pronounced kee-NEE-nah,
not kwee-NEE-nah. The kw sound of quit is represented in Spanish by
cu, as in cuarto, cuidado, etc.
r Similar to the tt of butter. At the beginning of a word the Spanish r is

trilled. The Spanish rr is always trilled.
s Like the English s. Before voiced consonants, the Spanish s sounds

like the English z (e.g., espasmo).
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t Like the English t in stent. Hold your hand in front of your mouth as
you say stent and then tent. Note that less air is expelled in pronounc-
ing stent. The Spanish t is not aspirated, which means little air should
be expelled. It is a shorter, more explosive sound than the English t,
made by quickly tapping the tip of the tongue against the back of the
upper front teeth.
u Like the English u in flu or rule. Be sure not to pronounce it like you
(unless it follows an isee below). The Spanish u has a w sound
when it precedes another vowel (e.g., agua, cuello), except in the case
of gue, gui, que, and qui, when it is silent (e.g., inguinal, quebrar).
The w sound is retained in ge and gi (e.g., agita, ungento). The
diphthong au sounds like the ow of brow (e.g., aura, trauma). The
diphthong iu sounds like the u in acute or use (e.g., viudo, diurtico).
v Identical to the Spanish b. See above.
x Like the English x in flex. Before consonants, the Spanish x is often

pronounced like the English s (e.g., extra, expediente).
y Similar to the English y (e.g., yeso, yodo). An exception is the word y

(meaning and), which is pronounced like the ee in see.
z Like the English s (e.g., nariz, brazo).

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ABBREVIATIONS / ABREVIATURAS
abbr abbreviation abreviatura

adj adjective adjetivo
adv adverb adverbio
Amer Latin America Latinoamrica
anat anatomy anatoma
Ang Anglicism anglicismo
ant antiquated anticuado
Arg Argentina Argentina
arith arithmetic aritmtica
Bol Bolivia Bolivia
bot botany botnica
CA Central America Centroamrica
card cardiology cardiologa
Carib Caribbean Caribe
chem chemistry qumica
Col Colombia Colombia
comp comparative comparativo
conj conjunction conjuncin
dent dentistry odontologa
derm dermatology dermatologa
Dom Dominican Republic Repblica Dominicana
Ecu Ecuador Ecuador
El Salv El Salvador El Salvador
esp. especially especialmente
Esp Spain Espaa
euph euphemism eufemismo
f feminine femenino
fam familiar familiar
form formal formal
fpl feminine plural femenino plural
frec. frequently frecuentemente
ger gerund gerundio
Guat Guatemala Guatemala
Hond Honduras Honduras
gyn gynecology ginecologa
interj interjection interjeccin
INN International Non- Denominacin Comn
proprietary Name Internacional
inv invariant invariable
m masculine masculino
mf masculine or feminine masculino o femenino
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m&f masculine and feminine masculino y femenino

mfpl masculine or masculino o femenino,
feminine, plural plural
math mathematics matemticas
Mex Mexico Mxico
micro microbiology microbiologa
mpl masculine plural masculino plural
n noun nombre (sustantivo)
neuro neurology neurologa
Nic Nicaragua Nicaragua
npl noun plural nombre plural
obst obstetrics obstetricia
ophth ophthalmology oftalmologa
ortho orthopedics ortopedia
path pathology patologa
ped pediatrics pediatra
p. ej. for example por ejemplo
pharm pharmacology farmacologa
physio physiology fisiologa
pl plural plural
pp past participle participio
PR Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
pref prefix prefijo
prep preposition preposicin
pret preterite pretrito
psych psychology psicologa
rad radiology radiologa
RAE Real Academia Real Academia
Espaola Espaola
SA South America Sudamrica
stat statistics estadstica
super superlative superlativo
surg surgery ciruga
US United States Estados Unidos
USAN United States Adopted United States Adopted
Names Names
Ur Uruguay Uruguay
V. See Vase
Ven Venezuela Venezuela
vet veterinary veterinary
vi verb, intransitive verbo intransitivo
vr verb, reflexive verbo reflexivo
vt verb, transitive verbo transitivo
vulg vulgar vulgar
zool zoology zoologa
ENGLISH-SPANISH
INGLS-ESPAOL
AA 1 acc
A
AA V. Alcoholics Anonymous. absorb vt absorber
abacavir n abacavir m absorbable adj (suture) absorbible, reab-
abdomen n abdomen m, barriga, estma- sorbible (esp. Esp)
go (fam) absorbent adj absorbente
abdominal adj abdominal absorption n absorcin f
abdominoplasty n (pl -ties) abdomino- abstain vi abstenerse; to from sex ab-
plastia stenerse del sexo
ability n (pl -ties) capacidad f, habilidad abstinence n abstinencia
f; to drive capacidad para manejar abuse n abuso, maltrato; child mal-
ablation n ablacin f; radiofrequency trato or abuso infantil, maltrato a (los)
ablacin por or con radiofrecuencia; nios, abuso de (los) nios; drug
radioiodine ablacin con yodo ra- abuso de drogas; drug of droga de
diactivo abuso; elder maltrato a (las) perso-
abnormal adj anormal nas mayores, maltrato a (los) adultos
abnormality n (pl -ties) anormalidad f mayores (Amer); physical maltrato
abort vt, vi abortar or abuso fsico; psychological mal-
abortifacient adj & n abortivo trato or abuso psicolgico; sexual
abortion n aborto provocado or induci- maltrato or abuso sexual; substance
do, aborto, interrupcin voluntaria del abuso de sustancias, abuso de drogas o
embarazo; habitual aborto habitual; alcohol; vt abusar, maltratar; to
incomplete aborto incompleto; par- drugs abusar de drogas
tial birth aborto por nacimiento abuser n abusador -ra mf; drug dro-
parcial; spontaneous aborto espon- gadicto -ta mf, persona que abusa de
tneo; therapeutic aborto terapu- drogas
tico; threatened amenaza de aborto; abusive adj abusivo
to have an tener un aborto acalculous adj alitisico, acalculoso
above adv arriba; prep encima de; (num- acanthosis nigricans n acantosis f nigri-
ber) superior a, por encima de, arriba cans
de; Keep your feet elevated above the acarbose n acarbosa
level of your heart..Mantenga los pies acceptance n (stage of grief, etc.) acep-
elevados encima del nivel del tacin f (etapa del duelo, etc.)
corazn...Your sugar is above 500..Su access n acceso; to treatment acceso
azcar est superior a (por encima de, a tratamiento; venous acceso veno-
arriba de) 500. so; wheelchair acceso para silla(s)
abrasion n abrasin f (form), raspadura de ruedas
abrasive adj & n abrasivo accessible adj accesible; wheelchair
abruptio placentae n (form) desprendi- accesible para silla(s) de ruedas, con
miento prematuro de placenta acceso para silla(s) de ruedas
abscess n absceso accessory adj accesorio
absence n ausencia, falta accident n accidente m; by sin querer;
absent adj ausente cerebrovascular accidente cerebro-
absenteeism n absentismo, ausentismo vascular; traffic o motor vehicle
(esp. Amer) accidente de trnsito or trfico, choque
absent-minded adj distrado, despistado m (fam); work-related accidente de
acc 2 add
trabajo medicamento) funcionar, actuar; inter-

accidental adj accidental; death mediate-acting de accin intermedia;
muerte f accidental fast-acting (fam) de accin rpida;
acclimated adj aclimatado; to become long-acting de accin prolongada;
aclimatarse rapid-acting de accin rpida; short-
accumulate vt, vi acumular(se) acting de accin corta; to out
accumulation n acumulacin f (psych) expresar emociones o impulsos
accuracy n exactitud f, precisin f reprimidos
accurate adj exacto, preciso ACTH abbr adrenocorticotropic hor-
acellular adj acelular mone. V. hormone.
acetabulum n acetbulo acting out n (psych) paso al acto, expre-
acetaminophen n acetaminofn m, ace- sin f de emociones o impulsos repri-
taminofeno, paracetamol m (INN) midos
acetate n acetato actinic adj actnico
acetazolamide n acetazolamida actinomycosis n actinomicosis f
acetic acid n cido actico action n accin f
acetone n acetona activate vt activar
acetylcysteine n acetilcistena activator n activador m
acetylsalicylic acid n cido acetilsalicli- active adj activo; sexually sexual-
co mente activo; Are you sexually ac-
achalasia n acalasia tive?..Es Ud. sexualmente activo?..
ache n dolor sordo, dolor persistente; side Est teniendo relaciones sexuales?
dolor de costado, dolor en el activity n (pl -ties) actividad f; activities
costado; stomach dolor de estma- of daily living actividades cotidianas;
go; vi doler strenuous activities actividades exte-
achondroplasia n acondroplasia nuantes
acid adj & n cido; fatty cido graso actualization n (psych) actualizacin f
(V. tambin fatty acid); gastric o actually adv en realidad, realmente
stomach cido gstrico or del est- acuity n agudeza; visual agudeza vi-
mago sual
acidity n acidez f acupressure n acupresin f, tipo de ma-
acidophilus n acidophilus m saje empleando presin de los dedos
aclidinium bromide n bromuro de acli- sobre ciertas reas con el fin de curar
dinio acupuncture n acupuntura
ACLS abbr advanced cardiac life sup- acute adj agudo
port. V. support. acyclovir n aciclovir m
acne n acn m&f rosacea acn ros- adalimumab n adalimumab m
cea; cystic acn qustico; [Note: fe- Adam's apple n manzana or nuez f de
minine usage is correct from historical Adn
and etymological viewpoints, but mas- adapalene n adapaleno
culine usage has become the norm, adapt vt, vi adaptar(se)
save for the endings of the adjectives in adaptation n adaptacin f
el acn roscea and el acn conglo- add vt aadir, agregar; (arith) sumar;
bata. Acn roscea is sometimes pre- Can you add 7 and 16?..Puede su-
ceded by la, acn conglobata rarely.] mar 7 y 16?
acoustic adj acstico addict n adicto -ta mf; drug droga-
acquire vt adquirir dicto -ta mf; heroin heroinmano
acrochordon n (derm) acrocordn m -na mf, adicto a la herona
acromegaly n acromegalia addicted adj adicto; addicted to pre-
acrophobia n acrofobia scription drugs..adicto a los medica-
acrylamide n acrilamida mentos recetados; to get o become
acrylic adj & n acrlico volverse adicto
act n acto; vi (persona) comportarse; (un addiction n adiccin f; drug droga-
add 3 afr
diccin f; heroin adiccin a la adrenal adj suprarrenal; n (fam) glndu-

herona la suprarrenal, suprarrenal f (fam)
addictive adj adictivo, que crea depen- adrenalectomy n (pl -ties) adrenalecto-
dencia ma, suprarrenalectoma
additive adj & n aditivo adrenaline n adrenalina
address n direccin f, domicilio; e-mail adsorbent adj adsorbente
direccin de correo electrnico adult adj & n adulto -ta mf
adefovir n adefovir m adulterated adj adulterado
adenitis n adenitis f adulthood n edad adulta
adenocarcinoma n adenocarcinoma m advanced adj avanzado
adenoidectomy n (pl -mies) adenoidec- advance directive n documento de vo-
toma luntad anticipada (Amer), documento
adenoids npl adenoides fpl de voluntades anticipadas (Esp), docu-
adenoma n adenoma m; villous ade- mento de instrucciones previas, docu-
noma velloso mento que indica de antemano la aten-
adenomatous adj adenomatoso cin mdica deseada en caso de coma
adenomyosis n adenomiosis f u otra incapacidad para expresarse;
adenosine n adenosina (living will) testamento vital
adenovirus n adenovirus m advantage n ventaja; the advantages
adequate adj adecuado, suficiente and disadvantages..las ventajas e in-
ADHD abbr attention deficit hyperac- convenientes..las ventajas y desventa-
tivity disorder. V. disorder. jas
adherence adj adherencia; to treat- adverse adj adverso
ment adherencia al tratamiento advice n consejo
adherent adj adherido advise vt aconsejar
adhesion n adherencia, brida advisory n aviso; (public) health
adhesive adj & n adhesivo aviso sanitario
adjust vt ajustar; (chiropractic) realizar advocate n defensor -ra mf; patient
un ajuste; vi adaptar; well-adjusted defensor del paciente
bien adaptado AED abbr automated external defibril-
adjustable adj ajustable, regulable, gra- lator. V. defibrillator.
duable aerobic adj (exercise) aerbico; (micro)
adjustment n (chiropractic, etc.) ajuste aerobio
m aerobics npl aerbic m, aerbics mpl
adjuvant adj adyuvante (esp. Mex), aerbicos (esp. SA); low
administer vt (a drug, etc.) administrar impact aerbic (aerbics, aerbi-
administrate vt administrar cos) de bajo impacto
administration n administracin f; Food aerosol n aerosol m
and Drug Administration (FDA) Ad- aerosolized adj en aerosol
ministracin de Alimentos y Drogas affect n (psych) afecto; blunted afec-
administrator n administrador -ra mf to embotado; flat afecto aplanado;
admission n ingreso vt afectar; affected by..afectado por
admit vt (pret & pp admitted; ger ad- affection n cario, afecto
mitting) (to the hospital) ingresar, ad- affectionate adj carioso, afectuoso
mitir (al hospital); We need to admit affliction n afliccin f, mal m, padeci-
him..Tenemos que ingresarlo. miento
adnexal adj anexial affordable adj asequible; Affordable
adolescence n adolescencia Care Act (US) Ley f de Asistencia
adolescent adj & n adolescente mf Asequible, ley aprobada en 2010 para
adopt vt adoptar reformar aspectos disfuncionales del
adoption n adopcin f sistema de salud de los EEUU
adoptive adj adoptivo; parents pa- aflatoxin n aflatoxina
dres adoptivos afraid adj to be tener miedo, temer;
aft 4 ali
Are you afraid of needles?..Les tiene m, molestia, padecimiento

miedo a las agujas?...I'm afraid that air n aire m; room aire ambiente
..Me temo que airbag n bolsa de aire, airbag m (Ang)
after adv despus (de); after you eat.. airborne adj (polen, etc.) transportado
despus de comer; prep despus de; por el aire, suspendido en el aire; (bac-
after a week..despus de una semana; terias, virus) de transmisin area
meals despus de las comidas; the air conditioning n aire acondicionado
day el da despus airsickness n mareo (en avin)
afterbirth n secundinas, placenta y airway n va area (frec. pl); upper
membranas expulsadas despus del va(s) area(s) superior(es); lower
parto va(s) area(s) inferior(es)
aftercare n cuidado posterior; cuidado akathisia n acatisia
que sigue una ciruga, un procedimien- alanine n alanina
to, una hospitalizacin, etc. alarm n alarma; bed alarma de cama
afternoon n tarde f albendazole n albendazol m
aftertaste n regusto, sabor m que deja la albinism n albinismo
comida o medicamento, (unpleasant) albino adj albino; n (pl -nos) albino -na
resabio mf
against medical advice, en contra del albumin n albmina
consejo mdico albuminuria n albuminuria
agammaglobulinemia n agammaglobu- albuterol n salbutamol m, albuterol m
linemia alcohol n alcohol m, bebidas alcohlicas
age n edad f; bone edad sea; child- (incluyendo vino y cerveza); Do you
bearing edad frtil; gestational drink alcohol?..Toma Ud. bebidas
edad gestacional; middle mediana alcohlicas? vino? cerveza?; dena-
edad; old vejez f, tercera edad tured alcohol desnaturalizado; rub-
(euph) bing alcohol para fricciones, alco-
agency n (pl -cies) agencia hol para frotar
agent n agente m; Agent Orange agente alcoholic adj & n alcohlico -ca mf; re-
naranja covering alcohlico en recupera-
aggravate vt agravar, empeorar cin
aggression n agresin f, hostilidad f Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) n Alcoh-
aggressive adj agresivo licos Annimos (AA)
agile adj gil alcoholism n alcoholismo
aging n envejecimiento aldosterone n aldosterona
agitated adj agitado; to become agi- aldosteronism n aldosteronismo
tarse alendronate, alendronate sodium
ago adj & adv two weeks ago..hace dos (USAN), alendronic acid (INN) n
semanas alendronato, alendronato sdico, cido
agonal adj agnico alendrnico (INN)
agony n agona, dolor intenso, angustia alert adj alerta; n alerta; health alerta
extrema sanitaria, alerta sobre peligro para la
agoraphobia n agorafobia salud de una poblacin
agree vi This pill didn't agree with me.. alertness n estado de alerta, vigilancia
Esta pastilla me cay or sent mal. alfalfa n (bot) alfalfa
agricultural adj agrcola alfuzosin n alfuzosina
aid n ayuda, auxilio, socorro; hearing alga n (pl -gae) (frec. pl) alga; blue-
audfono; vt ayudar, asistir, auxiliar green algae algas verdeazuladas
aide n auxiliar mf, asistente mf, ayudante alginate n alginato
mf; nurse auxiliar de enfermera alienated adj (psych) alienado, aislado
AIDS abbr acquired immunodeficiency emocionalmente
syndrome. V. syndrome. alienation n (psych) alienacin f, aisla-
ailment n enfermedad f, achaque m, mal miento emocional
ali 5 amy
align vt, vi alinear(se) always adv siempre; almost casi

alignment n alineacin f siempre
alimentary adj alimentario amalgam n (dent) amalgama
alive adj vivo, con vida amantadine n amantadina
alkaline adj alcalino; phosphatase ambidextrous adj ambidiestro
fosfatasa alcalina ambivalence n ambivalencia
alkalosis n alcalosis f amblyopia n ambliopa, ojo perezoso or
alkaptonuria n alcaptonuria vago (fam), disminucin f de la agu-
allergen n alrgeno or alergeno deza visual sin lesin orgnica del ojo
allergic adj alrgico; Are you allergic to ambulance n ambulancia
any medicine?..Es Ud. alrgico a al- ambulate vi (form) deambular, caminar
gn medicamento? ambulation n deambulacin f, ambula-
allergist n alerglogo -ga mf, mdico -ca cin f, (el) caminar
mf especializado en alergias ambulatory adj ambulatorio
allergy n (pl -gies) alergia; seasonal ameba n (pl -bae o -bas) ameba or ami-
alergia estacional ba
alleviate vt aliviar amebiasis n amebiasis or amibiasis f
allograft n aloinjerto amebic adj amebiano or amibiano
allopath n alpata mf amenorrhea n amenorrea
allopathic adj aloptico amiloride n amilorida
allopathy n alopata amino acid n aminocido
allopurinol n alopurinol m amiodarone n amiodarona
allowance n recommended daily amitriptyline n amitriptilina
(ant) ingesta diaria recomendada (V. amlodipine n amlodipino, amlodipina
tambin intake.) ammonia n amoniaco or amonaco
all right adj bien; Are you all right?.. ammonium n amonio; carbonate car-
Ests bien? bonato de amonio, carbonato amnico
almotriptan n almotriptn m (esp. Esp)
aloe n (bot) aloe or loe m, sbila, acbar amnesia n amnesia
m amniocentesis n (pl -ses) amniocentesis
alone adj solo; to feel sentirse solo; f
adv solo; Do you live alone?..Vive amnionitis n amnionitis f
solo? amniotic adj amnitico; fluid lqui-
alopecia n alopecia do amnitico
alpha n alfa; fetoprotein alfa fetopro- amoeba n (pl -bae o -bas) ameba or
tena; galactosidase alfa galacto- amiba
sidasa; hydroxy acids cidos alfa amoebiasis n amebiasis or amibiasis f
hidrxidos; methyldopa alfa metil- amoebic adj amebiano or amibiano
dopa amount n cantidad f
alprazolam n alprazolam m amoxicillin n amoxicilina
alternate adj alterno; days das alter- amphetamine n anfetamina
nos; un da s, un da no; vt, vi alternar amphotericin B n anfotericina B
alternative n alternativa ampicillin n ampicilina
altitude n altura, altitud f; high gran amprenavir n amprenavir m
altura or altitud; at high en altura or ampule n ampolla, mpula (Mex, Cuba)
altitud ampulla of Vater n ampolla de Vater
alum n alumbre m amputate vt amputar
aluminum n aluminio; chloride clo- amputation n amputacin f; above-the-
ruro de aluminio; hydroxide hidr- knee amputacin por encima de la
xido de aluminio rodilla; below-the-knee amputacin
alveolar proteinosis n proteinosis f al- por debajo de la rodilla
veolar amputee n amputado -da mf
alveolus n (pl -li) alvolo or alveolo amygdala n amgdala (cerebral)
amy 6 ani
amylase n amilasa anesthesiologist n anestesilogo -ga mf,

amyloidosis n amiloidosis f mdico -ca mf especializado en anes-
amyotrophic adj amiotrfico tesia, mdico que duerme a los pacien-
ANA abbr antinuclear antibody. V. antes durante una ciruga
tibody. anesthesiology n anestesiologa
anabolic adj anabolizante, anablico anesthetic adj & n anestsico; general
anaerobic adj (esp. metabolism) anaer- anestsico general; local anest-
bico, (organism) anaerobio sico local
anal adj anal anesthetist V. nurse anesthetist.
analgesia n analgesia, supresin f de sen- anesthetize vt anestesiar, quitar la sensa-
sacin dolorosa en el paciente con- cin de dolor
sciente; patient-controlled analge- aneurysm n aneurisma m; abdominal
sia controlada por el paciente aortic aneurisma artico abdo-
analgesic adj & n analgsico minal, aneurisma de aorta abdominal;
analogue n anlogo dissecting aneurisma disecante;
analysis n (pl -ses) anlisis m; (psych, mycotic aneurisma mictico
fam) psicoanlisis m, anlisis m (fam); angelica n (bot) anglica
semen anlisis de semen anger n ira, enojo; management ma-
analyst n (psych, fam) psicoanalista mf, nejo de la ira or del enojo, control m de
analista mf (fam) la ira or del enojo
analyze vt analizar; (psych, fam) psico- angiitis n vasculitis f, angetis f, angitis f
analizar, analizar (fam) (RAE)
analyzer n analizador m angina n angina (de pecho); unstable
anaphylactic adj anafilctico angina inestable; variant , Prinz-
anaphylactoid adj anafilactoide metal , vasospastic angina va-
anaphylaxis n anafilaxia, anafilaxis f riante or de Prinzmetal or vasoesps-
anastomosis n anastomosis f tica; Vincent's angina de Vincent
anastrozole n anastrozol m anginal adj anginoso
anatomical, anatomic adj anatmico angiodysplasia n angiodisplasia
anatomy n anatoma angioedema n angioedema m
ancestor n antepasado angiogram n angiografa (estudio)
ancillary adj auxiliar angiography n angiografa, arteriografa
ancylostomiasis n anquilostomiasis f (tcnica); computed tomographic
androgen n andrgeno angiografa por tomografa computari-
androgyny n androginia zada
andropause n andropausia angioma n angioma m; cherry he-
anemia n anemia; aplastic anemia mangioma m capilar; spider araa
aplsica; hemolytic anemia hemol- vascular, angioma aracniforme
tica; iron deficiency anemia ferro- angiomatosis n angiomatosis f; bacilla-
pnica (form), anemia por deficiencia ry angiomatosis bacilar
de hierro; pernicious anemia perni- angioplasty n (pl -ties) angioplastia;
ciosa; sickle cell anemia falciforme percutaneous transluminal coro-
or drepanoctica or de clulas falci- nary (PTCA) angioplastia corona-
formes; sideroblastic anemia side- ria transluminal percutnea (ACTP)
roblstica angiosarcoma n angiosarcoma m
anemic adj anmico angiotensin n angiotensina
anencephaly n anencefalia angle n ngulo
anergy n anergia angry adj enojado; to get enojarse,
anesthesia n anestesia; epidural enfadarse
anestesia epidural; general anes- anguish n angustia
tesia general; local anestesia local; anhedonia n (psych) anhedonia
regional anestesia regional; spinal aniline n anilina
anestesia raqudea animal adj & n animal m; companion
ank 7 anx
animal de compaa; service animal anticonvulsant adj & n antiepilptico,

de servicio anticonvulsivante m
ankle n tobillo; jerk reflejo aquleo antidepressant adj & n antidepresivo;
anklebone n hueso del tobillo tricyclic antidepresivo tricclico
ankylosing spondylitis n espondilitis f antidiarrheal adj & n antidiarreico
anquilosante antidote n antdoto
ankylosis n anquilosis f antidrug adj antidroga
annoying adj molesto, fastidioso antiemetic adj & n antiemtico
annual adj anual antiepileptic adj & n antiepilptico
annular adj anular anti-flu adj antigripal
anointing of the sick, uncin f de los en- antifreeze n anticongelante m
fermos antifungal adj & n antifngico, antimi-
anomaly n (pl -lies) anomala; congeni- ctico
tal anomala congnita antigas adj antigs, contra los gases
anomie f (psych) anomia antigen n antgeno; carcinoembryonic
anorexia n anorexia; nervosa anore- antgeno carcinoembrionario; pros-
xia nerviosa tate-specific (PSA) antgeno pros-
anorexiant adj & n anorexgeno ttico especfico (APE)
anovulation n anovulacin f antihistamine adj & n antihistamnico
anovulatory adj anovulatorio antihistaminic adj antihistamnico
ant n hormiga antihypertensive adj & n antihipertensi-
antacid adj & n anticido vo
antagonist n antagonista m; calcium antiinflammatory adj & n antiinflama-
antagonista del calcio; CCR5 anta- torio
gonista del CCR5 antimalarial adj antipaldico, contra la
anterior adj anterior malaria or el paludismo; n antipaldi-
anthelmintic adj & n antihelmntico co, medicamento para la malaria
anthracosis n antracosis f antimicrobial adj & n antimicrobiano
anthrax n carbunco, ntrax m (Ang) antimonial n antimonial m
antianginal adj & n antianginoso antioxidant adj & n antioxidante m
antianxiety adj ansioltico, que calma la antiparasitic adj antiparasitario
ansiedad antiperspirant adj & n antitranspirante
antiarrhythmic adj & n antiarrtmico m
antiasthmatic adj & n antiasmtico antipsychotic adj & n antipsictico
antibacterial adj antibacteriano antipyretic adj & n antipirtico, antitr-
antibiotic adj & n antibitico; broad- mico
spectrum antibitico de amplio es- antireflux adj antirreflujo
pectro antiretroviral adj & n antirretroviral m
antibody n (pl -dies) anticuerpo; anti- antiseptic adj & n antisptico
bodies against your own sperm..anti- antiserum n (pl -ra) antisuero
cuerpos contra sus propios esperma- antismoking adj contra el tabaco, antita-
tozoides; antimitochondrial anti- baco
cuerpo antimitocondrial; antinuclear antisocial adj antisocial
(ANA) anticuerpo antinuclear antispasmodic adj & n antiespasmdico
(AAN); antiphospholipid anticuer- antithrombotic adj & n antitrombtico
po antifosfolpido antitoxin n antitoxina
anticancer adj antineoplsico (form), an- antivenin, antivenom n antiveneno
ticanceroso antiviral adj & n antiviral m
anticholinergic adj & n anticolinrgico anus n (pl anuses) ano
anticoagulant adj & n anticoagulante m; anxiety n ansiedad f, angustia; perfor-
lupus anticoagulante lpico mance ansiedad de ejecucin or
anticoagulate vt tratar con anticoagulan- desempeo
te, anticoagular anxiolitic adj & n ansioltico
anx 8 art
anxious adj ansioso, nervioso argon n argn m

aorta n aorta aripiprazole n aripiprazol m
aortic adj artico arm n brazo; upper parte f superior
apathetic adj aptico del brazo
apathy n apata armadillo n armadillo
Apgar (fam) Apgar score. V. score. armamentarium n arsenal teraputico
aphasia n afasia, dificultad f para enten- armpit n (fam) axila, sobaco (fam)
der o para expresarse debida a una le- armrest n reposabrazos m
sin del cerebro; expressive afasia arnica n (bot) rnica
expresiva; receptive afasia recepti- aromatherapy n aromaterapia, uso del
va aroma de los aceites esenciales para
apheresis n afresis f curar
aphrodisiac adj & n afrodisaco or afro- around adv alrededor; aproximadamen-
disiaco te; prep alrededor de; around your
aphthous adj aftoso arm..alrededor de su brazo
apixaban n apixabn m arousal n (from sleep) (el) despertar;
aplastic adj aplsico (sexual) excitacin f
apnea n apnea; obstructive sleep ap- arouse vt (from sleep) despertar; (sexual-
nea obstructiva del sueo ly, etc.) excitar
apparatus n (pl -tuses) aparato arrest n paro; cardiac paro cardaco;
appear vi aparecer cardiorespiratory paro cardiorres-
appearance n apariencia, aspecto piratorio; respiratory paro respira-
appendectomy n (pl -mies) apendicecto- torio
ma arrhythmia n arritmia
appendicitis n apendicitis f arsenic n arsnico; trioxide trixido
appendix n (pl -dices o -dixes) apndice de arsnico
m ART abbr antiretroviral therapy. V.
appetite n apetito therapy.
apple n manzana artemisinin n artemisinina
appliance n (dent, etc.) aparato arterial adj arterial
application n aplicacin f; (for insur- arteriosclerosis n arteriosclerosis or ar-
ance, etc.) solicitud f terioesclerosis f
applicator n aplicador m; cotton apli- arteriovenous adj arteriovenoso
cador de algodn arteritis n arteritis f; giant cell arteri-
apply vt (pret & pp applied) aplicar; (for tis de clulas gigantes; Takayasu's
insurance, etc.) solicitar arteritis de Takayasu; temporal ar-
appointment n cita teritis temporal
approach n abordaje m; surgical artery n (pl -ries) arteria; brachial
abordaje quirrgico arteria braquial or humeral; (common)
appropriate adj adecuado, apropiado carotid arteria cartida (comn);
approximately adv aproximadamente circumflex (coronary) arteria (co-
apraxia n apraxia ronaria) circunfleja; coronary arte-
apron n delantal m; lead delantal de ria coronaria; femoral arteria femo-
plomo ral; iliac arteria ilaca or iliaca; left
aptitude n aptitud f anterior descending (coronary)
aqueous adj acuoso arteria (coronaria) descendente anterior
arch n arco; of the foot arco del pie; izquierda; left (main) coronary ar-
fallen arco cado, pie plano teria coronaria (principal) izquierda;
ARDS abbr adult respiratory distress (superior, inferior) mesenteric ar-
syndrome. V. syndrome. teria mesentrica (superior, inferior);
area n rea, zona, regin f, parte f popliteal arteria popltea; radial
argatroban n argatroban m arteria radial; right coronary arte-
arginine n arginina ria coronaria derecha; subclavian
art 9 atr
arteria subclavia putadora, asistido por vaco, etc.

arthritic adj artrtico assistance n asistencia, ayuda
arthritis n artritis f; juvenile artritis assistant n asistente mf, auxiliar mf, ayu-
juvenil; reactive artritis reactiva; dante mf; certified nursing auxiliar
rheumatoid artritis reumatoide de enfermera certificado; medical
arthrogram n artrografa (estudio) asistente mdico, persona entrenada
arthrography n artrografa (tcnica) para ayudar al mdico en el consultorio
arthroplasty n (pl -ties) artroplastia o en la clnica; nursing auxiliar de
arthroscopic adj artroscpico enfermera; physician's asistente
arthroscopy n (pl -pies) artroscopia mdico, persona entrenada para diag-
articular adj articular nosticar y tratar enfermedades comu-
artificial adj artificial nes bajo la supervisin de un mdico
asbestos n asbesto, amianto assisted living adj sociosanitario; n vida
asbestosis n asbestosis f asistida; facility o center centro
ascariasis n ascariasis f sociosanitario
ascending adj ascendente assistive adj que asiste, asistivo (Ang)
ascites n ascitis f associated adj asociado
ascorbic acid n cido ascrbico association n (psych, etc.) asociacin f;
ASCUS abbr atypical squamous cells of free asociacin libre
undetermined significance. V. cell. asthenia n (ant) astenia
ASD abbr atrial septal defect. V. de- asthma n asma
fect. asthmatic adj & n asmtico -ca mf
aseptic adj asptico, estril astigmatism n astigmatismo
ashamed adj avergonzado astringent adj & n astringente m
asleep adj dormido; to fall dormirse, asylum n asilo; insane (ant) hospital
quedarse dormido; My foot fell asleep psiquitrico or mental, manicomio
..Se me durmi el pie; to stay per- (ant)
manecer dormido, mantener el sueo asymptomatic adj asintomtico
asparagine n asparagina asystole n asistolia
asparagus n esprrago ataxia n ataxia
aspartame n aspartame m, aspartamo ataxic adj atxico
aspect n (anat) cara atazanavir n atazanavir m
aspergillosis n aspergilosis f ate pret de eat
asphyxia n asfixia atenolol n atenolol m
asphyxiate vt, vi asfixiar(se) atheroma n ateroma m
aspirate vt (to inhale) aspirar; (to re- atherosclerosis n aterosclerosis or atero-
move fluid with a syringe) aspirar, sa- esclerosis f
car lquido con una jeringa athlete n atleta mf
aspiration n aspiracin f; needle as- athlete's foot n tinea pedis (form), pie m
piracin con aguja de atleta, infeccin f por hongos de los
aspirin n aspirina pies
assault n asalto, agresin f; sexual athletic adj atltico; supporter sus-
agresin sexual pensorio
assay n ensayo, anlisis m, prueba; inter- atomoxetine n atomoxetina
feron gamma release ensayo de li- atopic adj atpico
beracin de interfern gamma, prueba atorvastatin n atorvastatina
del interfern gamma (fam) atovaquone n atovacuona
assertiveness n asertividad f, autoafirma- atria pl de atrium
cin f atrial adj auricular
assessment n evaluacin f, valoracin f atrioventricular adj auriculoventricular
assimilation n (psych) asimilacin f atrium n (pl atria) (of the heart) aurcu-
assist vt asistir; computer-assisted, va- la
cuum-assisted, etc. asistido por com- atrophy n atrofia; vi (pret & pp -phied)
atr 10 AZT
(tambin to become atrophied) atro- autoimmune adj autoinmune

fiarse autoimmunity n autoinmunidad f
atropine n atropina autoinjector n autoinyector m; epine-
attach vt ligar, conectar phrine autoinyector de epinefrina
attack n crisis f (form), ataque m; anxie- autologous adj autlogo
ty crisis de ansiedad or angustia, automobile n automvil m, coche m,
ataque de ansiedad, ataque de nervios carro
(fam); asthma crisis asmtica autonomy n autonoma; patient auto-
(form), ataque de asma; heart noma del paciente
infarto de miocardio (form), ataque autopsy n (pl -sies) autopsia, necropsia
cardaco or al corazn; panic ata- autosomal adj autosmico
que de pnico, ataque de nervios (fam); autumn n otoo
transient ischemic (TIA) ataque auxiliary adj auxiliar
isqumico transitorio (AIT) available adj disponible
attend vt (a clinic, class, etc.) asistir a; (a average adj medio, promedio (inv); the
patient) atender, tratar, cuidar height la estatura media or prome-
attention n atencin f; span perodo dio; n media, promedio; above (the)
de atencin superior a la media or al promedio,
attentive adj atento por encima de la media or del prome-
attenuated adj atenuado dio; below (the) inferior a la media
attitude n actitud f or al promedio, por debajo de la media
atypical adj atpico or del promedio; on en promedio
audiogram n audiograma m aversion n aversin f
audiologist n audilogo -ga mf, especia- avocado n aguacate m
lista mf en audicin avoid vt evitar; You should avoid salt..
audiology n audiologa, estudio de los Debe evitar la sal.
trastornos de la audicin avoidance n evitacin f, (el) evitar
audiometer n audimetro awake adj despierto
audiometric adj audiomtrico aware adj consciente
audiometry n audiometra awareness n concientizacin f, sensibi-
auditory adj auditivo lizacin f; AIDS week semana de
augmentation n aumento; breast au- concientizacin or sensibilizacin del
mento mamario or de senos SIDA
aunt n ta axes pl de axis
aura n aura axilla n (pl -lae) axila
autism n autismo axillary adj axilar
autistic adj autista; person autista mf axis n (pl axes) eje m
autoclave n autoclave f azathioprine n azatioprina
autoeczematization n autoeccematiza- azelaic acid n cido azelaico
cin or autoeczematizacin f, reaccin azelastine n azelastina
f ide, dermatitis f por autosensibiliza- azithromycin n azitromicina
cin AZT n AZT m&f
bab 11 bar
B
babble (ped) n balbuceo; vi balbucear bald adj calvo
babesiosis n babesiosis f baldness n calvicie f; frontal calvicie
baby n (pl -bies) beb mf, criatura (fam) frontal; vertex calvicie del vrtice,
baby-sitter n niero -ra mf, persona que calvicie de la parte superior de la cabe-
cuida nios za
bacille Calmette-Gurin (BCG) n baci- ball n pelota, baln m; (of cotton) torun-
lo de Calmette-Gurin (BCG) da; (fam o vulg, testicle) testculo, hue-
bacillus n (pl -li) bacilo vo (esp. Mex, fam or vulg)
bacitracin n bacitracina balloon n (of a catheter) baln m (de una
back adj de atrs; adv hacia atrs; n es- sonda)
palda; of the hand dorso (de la ma- balm n blsamo; lip blsamo or pro-
no), parte f de atrs de la mano; low tector m labial
pain dolor m lumbar, dolor de la es- banana n pltano, banana (Arg, Ecu,
palda baja, dolor de la parte baja de la Esp), banano (Col), guineo (Carib)
espalda; to have a bad (fam) estar band n cinta, banda; (orthodontics) ban-
mal de la espalda (fam), tener dolor de da; adjustable gastric banda gstri-
espalda crnico; upper parte alta de ca ajustable
la espalda, espalda superior (form) bandage n (material) venda, (once
backache n dolor m de espalda placed) vendaje m; adhesive ven-
backbone n columna vertebral, columna daje adhesivo, venda adhesiva, cura;
(fam) (small) curita (Amer), tirita (Esp);
backup n respaldo; surgical respaldo compression vendaje compresivo;
quirrgico elastic venda elstica, vendaje els-
backward adv hacia atrs tico; figure-of-eight vendaje en
baclofen n baclofeno ocho; pressure vendaje compresivo
bacteremia n bacteriemia Band-Aid n (marca) V. small adhesive
bacteria pl de bacterium bandage bajo bandage.
bacterial adj bacteriano banding n banda; laparoscopic adjust-
bactericidal adj bactericida able gastric banda gstrica ajusta-
bacterium n (pl -ria) (frec. pl) bacteria; ble laparoscpica or por laparoscopa
resistant bacteria bacterias resistentes bank n banco; blood banco de sangre;
bad adj (comp worse; super worst) ma- food banco de alimentos; organ
lo*, nocivo (form), daino; Salt is bad banco de rganos
for you..La sal es mala para Ud...bad bar n barra; grab agarradera, barra de
for your health nocivo or malo para seguridad
su salud...a bad cold..un resfriado barb n pa, lengeta
fuerte barbed wire n alambre m de pas
*malo become mal before masculine barber n barbero, peluquero -ra mf
nouns: un mal cncer (a bad cancer) barbiturate n barbitrico
bag n bolsa; of waters bolsa de las bare adj desnudo, descubierto
aguas; colostomy bolsa de colosto- barefoot adj descalzo
ma; doctor's maletn del mdico; barf (fam o vulg) V. vomit.
hot-water bolsa de agua caliente; bargaining n (stage of grief) negocia-
to have bags under one's eyes (fam) cin f (etapa del duelo)
tener los ojos hinchados bariatric adj baritrico
bake vt hornear, cocer al horno barium n bario
balance n equilibrio bark n (bot) corteza
balanced adj equilibrado, balanceado barotrauma n barotrauma m
balanitis n balanitis f barrel n (of a syringe) cilindro; chest
bar 12 beh
trax en tonel Super el cncer; vi (one's heart) latir

barrier n barrera; placental barrera beclomethasone (USAN), beclometa-
placentaria sone (INN) n beclometasona
basal adj basal, (at rest) en reposo become vi ponerse, volverse, (perma-
basal ganglia npl ganglios basales nently) quedarse; (inflamed, sick, etc.)
base n (chem, pharm, etc.) base f; (of an inflamarse, enfermarse, etc.; If it be-
ulcer) base, fondo (de una lcera); comes swollen..Si se pone hinchado...
data base de datos; evidence-based She became blind..Se qued ciega...It
basado en la evidencia; oil-based, became inflamed..Se puso inflamado..
water-based, etc. a base de aceite, a Se inflam.
base de agua, etc. bed n cama, lecho; rest reposo en
baseball n beisbol m cama; hospital cama de hospital;
baseline adj basal; value valor m nail lecho ungueal; sick lecho de
basal; n (something measured) lnea de enfermo, lecho; to stay in guardar
base; (behavior, physical exam) estado cama; vascular lecho vascular
habitual or normal bedbug n chinche f
bashful adj tmido bedclothes npl ropa de cama
basic adj bsico bedding n ropa de cama
basin n vasija, palangana; emesis bedpan n cua, chata, bacinica or baci-
rionera, recipiente m para vmito(s) nilla
basketball n (sport) baloncesto, basquet- bedrail n barandilla, baranda
bol m bedridden adj encamado, incapaz de
bassinet n moiss m, cuna porttil abandonar la cama
bat n (zool) murcilago bedroom n habitacin f, dormitorio, re-
bath n bao; sitz bao de asiento; cmara (esp. Mex)
sponge bao de esponja; steam bedsheet n sbana
bao de vapor; to take a baarse bedside adj de cabecera; manner ac-
bathe vt, vi baar(se) titud f (del mdico) hacia el paciente;
bathroom n cuarto de bao, bao; to go at the a la cabecera
to the ir al bao bedsore n lcera de decbito (form), l-
bathtub n baera, tina (de bao), baa- cera por presin, llaga debida a perma-
dera (Cuba) necer mucho tiempo sentado o enca-
battered adj golpeado, maltratado mado sin cambiar de posicin
battle n lucha; against cancer lucha bedtime n hora de acostarse
contra el cncer bed wetting n enuresis f (form), (el) ori-
BCG V. bacille Calmette-Gurin. narse en la cama, (el) mojar la cama
beam n (of light, X-rays, etc.) haz m bee n abeja; Africanized abeja africa-
beans npl frijoles mpl, judas (Esp) nizada; killer abeja asesina
bear vt (pret bore; pp borne) tolerar, beef n carne f de vaca or res
aguantar, soportar; (to give birth to) beeper n buscapersonas m
dar a luz; child-bearing age edad fr- beer n cerveza
til; to down pujar; Bear down as if before adv antes; Have you ever had
you were having a bowel movement.. these pains before?..Ha tenido estos
Puje como si estuviera defecando (ha- dolores antes?; conj antes de que; be-
ciendo pop); to weight soportar fore you take this medicine..antes de
peso; You shouldn't bear weight with que tome esta medicina; prep antes de;
your left leg for two weeks..No debe meals antes de comer
soportar peso con su pierna izquierda begin vt, vi comenzar, empezar
durante dos semanas. behavior n comportamiento, conducta
bearable adj soportable, tolerable behind adj atrasado; Is he behind in
beard n barba school?..Est atrasado en sus estu-
beat n (of the heart) latido; vt (pret & pp dios?; n (fam, buttocks) nalgas, trasero
beat) (fam) superar; He beat cancer.. (fam); prep detrs de
bei 13 bio
being n ser m; human ser humano better (comp de good y well) adj & adv
belch vi eructar mejor; to get (patient) recuperarse,
belief n creencia (pain) aliviarse, (wound) sanar, (ill-
belladonna n (bot) belladona ness, cough, etc.) mejorar; to make
belly n (pl -lies) abdomen m, barriga, es- aliviar, mejorar
tmago (fam) between prep entre; between your teeth
bellyache n dolor m de barriga ..entre sus dientes
bellybutton n (fam) ombligo bevel n (of a needle, etc.) bisel m
below adv abajo; prep por debajo de; bezoar n bezoar m
(number) inferior a, por debajo de; be- bib n babero
low the waist..por debajo de la cintu- bicarbonate n bicarbonato
ra; below 200..inferior a 200..por de- biceps n bceps m
bajo de 200 bicuspid adj & n bicspide m
belt n cinturn m, cinto; seat o safety bicycle n bicicleta; stationary bici-
cinturn m de seguridad, cinturn cleta esttica; to ride a ir or montar
(fam) en bicicleta
benazepril n benazepril m bifocal adj bifocal; npl (fam) lentes mpl
bend n curva, ngulo; deep knee sen- or gafas bifocales, bifocales mpl or fpl
tadilla; vt (pret & pp bent) doblar; (fam)
Bend your knee.. Doble la rodilla; to big adj (comp bigger; super biggest)
one's head down bajar or agachar grande; (fam, sibling) mayor; How big
la cabeza; vi doblarse; to over o was it?..Qu tan grande era?; sis-
down inclinarse hacia adelante, doblar- ter hermana mayor; to get bigger
se, agacharse; Bend over..Inclnese ha- agrandarse, aumentar de tamao
cia adelante. bilateral adj bilateral
bends, the npl enfermedad f por descom- bilberry n (bot) mirtilo, (tipo de) arnda-
presin no
beneficence n beneficencia bile n bilis f
beneficial adj beneficioso biliary adj biliar
benefit n beneficio, bien m; for your bilirubin n bilirrubina
para su beneficio, por su bien bill n (statement of charges) cuenta, fac-
benign adj benigno tura
bent pret & pp de bend bind vi (pret & pp bound) (clothing,
benzatropine n benzatropina etc.) apretar
benzene n benceno binge n (alcohol) borrachera (esp. por
benzoate n benzoato varios das seguidos); (food) atracn
benzodiazepine n benzodiazepina or m, perodo de comer en exceso;
benzodiacepina eating atracones de comida, (el) comer
benzoin n benzona en exceso peridicamente; vi beber al-
benzonatate n benzonatato cohol en exceso peridicamente; comer
benzoyl peroxide n perxido de benzolo en exceso peridicamente
benztropine, benzatropine (INN) n bioactive adj bioactivo
benztropina, benzatropina (INN) biochemical adj bioqumico
benzyl alcohol n alcohol benclico biochemistry n bioqumica
bereavement n luto, dolor m emocional biodegradable adj biodegradable
por la prdida de un ser amado bioengineering n bioingeniera
beriberi n beriberi m bioequivalence n bioequivalencia
bestiality n bestialidad f bioequivalent adj bioequivalente
beta n beta; blocker beta-bloqueador bioethics n biotica
m, beta-bloqueante m; carotene be- biofeedback n biorretroalimentacin f
tacaroteno; beta-hemolytic beta-hemo- biohazard n riesgo or peligro biolgico
ltico biohazardous adj biopeligroso, que pre-
betamethasone n betametasona senta riesgo biolgico
bio 14 ble
bioidentical adj bioidntico bismuth subsalicylate n subsalicilato de

biologic, biological adj biolgico; bismuto
clock reloj biolgico; mother ma- bisoprolol n bisoprolol m
dre biolgica; n (pharm) biolgico bisphenol A (BPA) n bisfenol A
biology n biologa bisphosphonate n bisfosfonato
biomechanics n biomecnica bite n (of food) bocado; (wound) morde-
biomedical adj biomdico dura; (of an insect) picadura; (dent)
biopharmaceutical n biolgico, biofr- mordida; vt, vi (pret bit; pp bitten o
maco bit) morder; (insect) picar; Bite down..
bioprosthesis n (pl -ses) bioprtesis f Apriete los dientes; to one's nails
bioprosthetic adj bioprostsico comerse or morderse las uas
biopsy n (pl -sies) biopsia; bone mar- bite block n (dent) bloque m de mordida
row biopsia de mdula sea; breast bitter adj amargo
biopsia de mama; excisional black adj negro; to out (to lose con-
biopsia escisional; fine needle aspira- sciousness) desmayarse, perder el co-
tion puncin f aspiracin con aguja nocimiento or la conciencia; (to suffer
fina; incisional biopsia incisional; memory lapse) sufrir una laguna men-
liver biopsia de hgado; prostate tal, perder la memoria por un tiempo
biopsia de prstata; punch biopsia (debido al alcohol)
en sacabocados; renal biopsia de black-and-blue adj (fam) que tiene mo-
rin; skin biopsia cutnea or de retones
piel; stereotactic biopsia estereo- black cohosh n (bot) cimicfuga
txica black eye n ojo morado
biorhythm n ritmo biolgico blackhead n comedn m (form), espini-
biostatistics n bioestadstica lla
biotechnology n biotecnologa blackish adj negruzco
bioterrorism n bioterrorismo blackout n (loss of consciousness) des-
BiPAP (marca) V. bilevel positive air- mayo, prdida de la conciencia or con-
way pressure bajo pressure. sciencia; (memory lapse) laguna men-
biphasic adj (pharm) bifsico tal, prdida transitoria de la memoria
bipolar adj bipolar (debido al alcohol)
bird n ave f, pjaro black widow n viuda negra
birth n nacimiento; (childbirth) parto; bladder n vejiga; neurogenic vejiga
control anticoncepcin f, control m de neurognica, vejiga neurgena (esp.
la natalidad, mtodo anticonceptivo; Esp); overactive vejiga hiperactiva
Do you use birth control?..Usa blade n hoja; razor cuchilla (de afei-
algn mtodo anticonceptivo?; tar), hoja de afeitar
weight peso al nacer; breech parto bland adj (food) blanda
de nalgas; (blind, deaf, etc.) from blanket n manta, frazada (Amer), cobija
(ciego, sordo, etc.) de nacimiento; (esp. Mex), friza (PR, SD); electric
natural parto natural; to give manta elctrica
dar a luz, aliviarse (Mex, fam), parir blastomycosis n blastomicosis f
(esp. Carib, fam); She gave birth to a bleach n blanqueador m
baby girl..Dio a luz a una nia. bleed n hemorragia, sangrado; (upper,
birthday n cumpleaos m; Happy birth- lower) GI hemorragia digestiva (al-
day!..Feliz cumpleaos! ta, baja), sangrado gastrointestinal (al-
birthing n parto asistido por un mdico to, bajo); vi (pret & pp bled) sangrar
o partera con intervencin mnima y en bleeding adj sangrante; ulcer lcera
un ambiente natural y hogareo sangrante; n hemorragia, sangrado;
birthmark n marca de nacimiento, anto- dysfunctional uterine hemorragia
jo (fam) uterina disfuncional; menstrual
bisacodyl n bisacodilo sangrado menstrual
bisexual adj bisexual bleomycin n bleomicina
ble 15 bod
blepharitis n blefaritis f bloodborne adj de transmisin sangu-

blepharoplasty n (pl -ties) blefaroplastia nea, transmitido por la sangre
blew pret de blow bloodshot adj rojo (el ojo)
blind adj ciego; person ciego -ga mf bloodstream n torrente sanguneo
blindness n ceguera; color daltonis- blood thinner n (fam) anticoagulante m
mo (form), dificultad f para diferenciar bloody adj sanguinolento (form), con
ciertos colores; night ceguera noc- sangre; discharge secrecin sangui-
turna nolenta, secrecin con sangre; nose
blind spot n escotoma m (form), rea de (fam) hemorragia nasal (form), sangra-
ceguera en el campo visual; (physio- do nasal or por la nariz; show (obst)
logical) punto ciego sangrado vaginal (antes de la expul-
blink n parpadeo; vi parpadear sin del feto)
blister n ampolla; blood ampolla de blot n blot m, tipo de prueba mdica muy
sangre, ampolla que contiene sangre; precisa; Western (Southern, etc.)
fever herpes m labial (form), fuego, Western (Southern, etc.) blot; vt (pret
calentura, erupcin f en los labios (de- & pp blotted; ger blotting) secar por
bida al herpes) presin con material absorbente
blister pack n envase m blister, blister m blotch n (derm) mancha, roncha
(fam) blouse n blusa
bloated adj distendido, hinchado; to feel blow n golpe m; psychological golpe
sentirse hinchado, hincharse(le) (a psicolgico; vt, vi (pret blew; pp
uno) el estmago blown) soplar; Blow as hard as you
bloating n distensin f abdominal, hin- can..Sople lo ms fuerte que pueda; to
chazn f del estmago (fam) one's nose sonarse la nariz, soplarse
block n bloqueo; bundle branch blo- la nariz (Carib)
queo de rama; heart bloqueo car- BLS abbr basic life support. V. sup-
daco; nerve bloqueo nervioso; vt port.
(pharm, physio) bloquear; (anat, surg) blue adj azul; (fam, sad) triste; the blues
obstruir (fam) melancola, tristeza
blockage n obstruccin f, bloqueo bluish adj azulado
blocked adj obstrudo (form), bloqueado, blunt adj (object) romo, sin filo; (trau-
tapado (fam) ma) cerrado
blocker n bloqueador m, bloqueante m; blur vi (pret & pp blurred; ger blur-
angiotensin receptor bloqueador ring) (one's vision) nublarse, empaar-
or antagonista m del receptor de angio- se
tensina; beta beta-bloqueador, beta- blurred, blurry adj nublado, borroso;
bloqueante; calcium channel blo- vision visin nublada or borrosa
queador or bloqueante de los canales blush vi sonrojarse, ruborizarse
del calcio; H2 blocker bloqueador H2 ; BM V. bowel movement.
neuromuscular bloqueador or blo- BMI abbr body mass index. V. index.
queante neuromuscular board and care n (US) residencia para
blocking n (psych) bloqueo gente de edad avanzada o discapaci-
blond adj rubio, gero (Mex); n rubio tados en donde se ofrecen comidas y
-bia mf, ge-ro -ra mf cuidados bsicos como baar, vestir,
blonde adj rubia, gera (Mex) n rubia, etc.
gera (Mex) board-certified adj (US) que ha aproba-
blood n sangre f; arterial gas gaso- do un examen estatal en su campo
metra arterial, gases mpl arteriales; boceprevir n boceprevir m
poisoning (ant) septicemia (form), in- body adj corporal; n (pl bodies) cuerpo;
feccin f de la sangre; pressure V. heat calor m corporal; language
pressure; pressure monitor V. lenguaje m corporal; odor olor m
monitor; cord sangre del cordn corporal; foreign cuerpo extrao;
umbilical; whole sangre total out-of-body experience experiencia
bod 16 bra
extracorprea or extracorporal; upper bore pret de bear

parte f superior del cuerpo bored (pp de bore) adj aburrido; to
bodybuilder n culturista mf, fisicocultu- become aburrirse; He gets bored
rista mf easily..Se aburre fcilmente.
bodybuilding n culturismo, fisicocultu- boric acid n cido brico
rismo born adj nacido; to be nacer
bodywork n trabajo corporal borne pp de bear
bodyworker n masajista mf, practicante borreliosis n borreliosis f; Lyme
mf de trabajo corporal borreliosis de Lyme
boil n fornculo (form), nacido, absceso boss n jefe -fa mf, patrn -trona mf
(de la piel), grano (grande); vt (water) botanical adj botnico; n medicina de
hervir; (vegetables, meat, etc.) cocer, origen botnico, planta medicinal
hervir; vi hervir botch vt (a surgery, etc.) hacer mal (una
boiled adj (water) hervido; (vegetables) ciruga, etc.)
cocido, hervido bother vt molestar; Is your neck bother-
boiling adj hirviendo; water agua hir- ing you?..Le molesta el cuello?
viendo bottle n botella; (for pills) botella, frasco,
bolus n bolo pomo (Mex, CA); baby bibern m,
bomb n bomba; atomic , atom mamadera (Amer), pacha (CA); hot-
(fam) bomba atmica; time bomba water bolsa de agua caliente
de relojera, bomba de tiempo bottom n fondo; (fam, buttocks) nalgas,
bond (obst, psych, etc.) n vnculo (afecti- trasero (fam)
vo), lazo afectivo; vi establecer vncu- botulinum toxin n toxina botulnica
los (afectivos), establecer un vnculo botulism n botulismo
(afectivo) bound pret & pp de bind
bonding (obst, psych) n formacin f de bout n episodio, ataque m
un vnculo or lazo afectivo bovine adj bovino
bone adj seo; marrow mdula sea; bowed adj (curved) encorvado, arqueado
n hueso; (of a fish) espina; ankle bowel n intestino, tripa (fam, frec. pl);
hueso del tobillo; breast esternn m large colon m, intestino grueso;
(form), hueso del pecho; collar small intestino delgado
(fam) clavcula; hip hueso de la bowel movement (BM) n (act) defeca-
cadera cin f (form), evacuacin f (del intes-
boob n (fam o vulg) mama, seno, pecho tino); (stool) heces fpl (form), pop
booger n (fam o vulg) moco (esp. duro) (fam), caca (esp. ped, fam or vulg),
booklet n folleto, libreta deposicin f (Esp, SA; form), evacua-
boost vt (one's immune system, etc.) cin f, excremento; painful defe-
potenciar, reforzar, fortificar (el sis- cacin or evacuacin dolorosa, dolor
tema inmunitario, etc.); ritonavir- cuando va al bao; to have a de-
boosted darunavir darunavir poten- fecar (form), ir al bao, hacer del bao
ciado con ritonavir (Mex), dar del cuerpo (Carib), hacer
booster adj de refuerzo; dose dosis f del cuerpo (SA), hacer pop (fam),
de refuerzo; shot (fam) vacuna de hacer caca (esp. ped, fam or vulg);
refuerzo, revacunacin f When was the last time you had a
boot n bota; Unna bota de Unna bowel movement?..Cundo fue la l-
booze n (fam o vulg) bebida alcohlica tima vez que defec (fue al bao, etc.)?
(incluyendo vino y cerveza) bowlegged adj con genu varo (form),
border n (edge, margin) borde m, mar- con las piernas arqueadas
gen m boy n nio, muchacho, chico
borderline adj (psych) lmite; (leprosy) boyfriend n novio
dimorfa; hypertension prehiperten- BPA abbr bisphenol A.
sin f; diabetes prediabetes f bra (fam) V. brassiere.
bore vt aburrir brace n rtesis f (form), aparato orto-
bra 17 bro
pdico (para estabilizar una articula- seno, pecho

cin); halo halo cervical, halo m breastbone esternn m (form), hueso del
(fam); knee (ankle, etc.) rtesis de pecho
rodilla (tobillo, etc.); npl aparato (de breastfeed vt, vi (pret & pp -fed) ama-
ortodoncia), frenos or frenillos (Amer, mantar, lactar, dar el pecho, dar de
fam) mamar; Are you breastfeeding her?..
bracelet n pulsera, brazalete m; identifi- Le amamanta (lacta, da el pecho, da
cation (ID) brazalete or pulsera de de mamar)?
identificacin; medical alert braza- breastfeeding n lactancia materna, ama-
lete or pulsera de alerta mdica mantamiento, (el) lactar, (el) dar el pe-
brachial adj braquial cho, (el) dar de mamar; Breastfeeding
brachytherapy n braquiterapia will help protect your baby against
brackets n (orthodontics) brackets mpl disease..Amamantar a su beb ayudar
bradycardia n bradicardia a protegerlo de enfermedades.
Braille n braille m, sistema m de escri- breath n aliento, respiracin f; bad
tura para ciegos mal aliento; test prueba del aliento;
brain n cerebro; brain-dead con muerte short of sin aire or aliento; short-
f cerebral, que tiene muerte cerebral; ness of falta de aire or aliento, di-
death muerte f cerebral ficultad f para respirar, ahogo; to be
brainstem n tronco cerebral or encefli- short of faltar(le) (a uno) el aire
co, tallo cerebral or enceflico or aliento; Do you get short of breath
bran n salvado when you walk?..Le falta el aire
branch n rama (aliento) cuando camina?...How many
brassiere n sostn m, sujetador m blocks can you walk before you get
brave adj valiente; Be brave!..S va- short of breath?..Cuntas cuadras
liente! puede caminar antes de que le falte el
bread n pan m aire (aliento)?; to hold one's conte-
break n (ortho, fam) fractura, quebra- ner or aguantar la respiracin; Hold
dura (fam); vt, vi (pret broke; pp bro- your breath..Contenga (Aguante) la
ken) (ortho, etc.) fracturar(se), romper- respiracin; to take a deep respirar
(se) (fam); (a fever) quitar(se); I broke profundo or hondo; Take a deep
my foot..Me fractur (romp) el pie...to breath..Respire profundo (hondo).
break the fever..quitar la fiebre; to breathe vt, vi respirar; Breathe quietly
out (one's skin) salir(le) (a uno) gra- while I listen to your heart.. Respire
nos; When did your skin break out? suavemente mientras le escucho el
..Cundo le salieron granos?; to corazn; to in inspirar (form), inha-
up (romance) terminar, romper; She lar (form), respirar (fam), tomar aire
broke up with him..Ella termin con (fam); Breathe in..Respire..Tome aire;
l...They broke up..Terminaron. to out espirar (form), exhalar
breakdown n crisis f, colapso; nervous (form), sacar aire (esp. Mex, CA; fam),
crisis nerviosa, colapso nervioso; botar aire (esp. Carib, SA; fam)
skin ruptura de la piel, deterioro de bridge n (dent, etc.) puente m; of the
la piel (que puede preceder a una lce- nose puente nasal or de la nariz
ra de decbito) bring vt (pret & pp brought) to on
breakfast n desayuno; to have des- (pain, etc.) provocar
ayunar(se) bristle n (of a brush) cerda; soft-bristle
breakthrough adj pain dolor irrup- de cerda suave; stiff-bristle o hard-
tivo, dolor que aparece a veces a pesar bristle de cerda dura
del medicamento tomado diariamente brittle adj (nails, etc.) frgil, quebra-
para controlarlo dizo; (diabetes) difcil de controlar
breakup n (romantic) ruptura, separa- broccoli n brcoli m, brcol m
cin f broke pret de break
breast n (chest) pecho; (female) mama, broken (pp de break) adj quebrado, roto
bro 18 bur
bromide n bromuro buddy tape vt fijar (un dedo) al dedo ad-

bromine n bromo yacente con cinta adhesiva
bromocriptine n bromocriptina budesonide n budesonida, budesnida
bronchi pl de bronchus (INN)
bronchial adj bronquial buffer n tampn m
bronchiectasis n bronquiectasia buffered adj amortiguado
bronchiole n bronquiolo bug n (fam) (insect) insecto, bicho; (mi-
bronchiolitis n bronquiolitis f; oblite- crobe) microbio, virus m, bacteria; (ill-
rans bronquiolitis obliterante ness) gripe f, resfriado, enfermedad f
bronchitis n bronquitis f; chronic de tipo gripal
bronquitis crnica build n contextura, fsico, complexin f;
bronchoalveolar adj broncoalveolar vt (pret & pp built) to up (one's
bronchoconstriction n broncoconstric- strength, muscles, etc.) fortalecer, re-
cin f forzar; vi to up acumularse
bronchodilator n broncodilatador m buildup n depsito, acumulacin f
bronchogenic adj broncognico, bronc- bulbar adj bulbar
geno bulge n abultamiento, protuberancia; vi
bronchoscope n broncoscopio (tambin to out) abultar; so that it
bronchoscopy n (pl -pies) broncoscopia doesn't bulge (out)..para que no
bronchospasm n broncoespasmo abulte; bulging disc disco abultado;
bronchus n (pl -chi) bronquio bulging fontanelle fontanela abultada
broth n caldo bulimia n bulimia
brother n hermano bulimic adj bulmico
brother-in-law n (pl brothers-in-law) bullet n bala
cuado bully vt acosar, intimidar, hostigar
brought pret & pp de bring bullying n acoso, intimidacin f, hostiga-
brow n (forehead) frente f; (eyebrow) miento
ceja bullous adj (emphysema) bulloso; (pem-
brown adj castao, de color caf, ma- phigoid) ampolloso
rrn; (eyes) marrn, castao; (hair) bumetanide n bumetanida
castao; (sugar) moreno; (bread) inte- bump n bulto, ndulo (form), bola, (due
gral, moreno to trauma, esp. about the head) chi-
brown recluse V. spider. chn m
brucellosis n brucelosis f bunion n juanete m
bruise n moretn m; stone (fam) dolor buprenorphine n buprenorfina
m de la regin metatarsal del pie; vt bupropion n bupropin m
causar or producir moretones; vi salir- burden n carga; tumor carga tumoral
(le) or hacerse(le) (a uno) moretones; burdock n (bot) bardana, lampazo (esp.
Do you bruise easily?..Le salen mo- Esp)
retones fcilmente?..Se le hacen more- burn n quemadura; first (second, third)
tones fcilmente? degree quemadura de primer (se-
bruised adj con moretn, con moretones gundo, tercer) grado; vt (pret & pp
brush n cepillo; vt cepillar; to one's burned) quemar; Did you burn your
hair cepillarse el pelo; to one's hand?..Se quem la mano?; to
teeth cepillarse los dientes oneself o to get burned quemarse;
brushing n (dent, etc.) cepillado; bron- Did you burn yourself?..Se quem?;
chial cepillado bronquial vi arder; Does it burn when you uri-
bruxism n bruxismo nate?..Le arde cuando orina?
bubble n burbuja burning (pain) adj quemante, ardiente; n
bubo n (pl buboes) bubn m (sensation) ardor m, quemazn f
bubonic adj bubnico burnout n desgaste m (profesional), ago-
buckle n hebilla; vt abrochar(se) tamiento (profesional)
bucktooth n (pl -teeth) diente salido burp vt (a baby) hacer eructar; You
bur 19 cal
should burp your baby after each button n botn m; call botn de lla-
meal..Debe hacerle eructar a su beb mada; If you need the nurse, press
despus de cada comida; vi eructar the call button..Si necesita a la enfer-
burrow n (of scabies) surco (de la sar- mera, presione el botn de llamada; vt
na); vi hacer un surco, hacer surcos (tambin to up) abotonar(se), abro-
bursa n bolsa char(se); to button one's shirt.. aboto-
bursitis n bursitis f; anserine bursitis narse la camisa...difficulty buttoning
anserina; olecranon bursitis olecra- ..dificultad para abotonar(se)
neana or del olcranon; prepatellar buzz n (fam o vulg) sensacin placentera
bursitis prerrotuliana or prepatelar; al tomar una cantidad modesta de una
subacromial bursitis subacromial; sustancia intoxicante
trochanteric bursitis trocantrea or buzzing n zumbido
trocantrica bypass n derivacin f, bypass m; cardio-
burst vt, vi (pret & pp burst) reventar- pulmonary derivacin or bypass
(se) cardiopulmonar; coronary artery
buspirone n buspirona graft (CABG) injerto de derivacin
bust n busto, pecho arterial coronaria; femoro-popliteal
busulfan n busulfn m, busulfano (INN) derivacin femoropopltea, bypass
butalbital n butalbital m femoro-poplteo; gastric derivacin
butt (vulg) buttocks. V. buttock. gstrica, bypass gstrico; triple (qua-
butter n mantequilla druple, etc.) derivacin or bypass
butterbur n (bot) petasita triple (cudruple, etc.)
buttock n nalga; npl nalgas, trasero (fam) byssinosis n bisinosis f
C
CABG abbr coronary artery bypass to clcico or de calcio; gluconate
graft. V. graft. gluconato de calcio
cactus n (pl -ti) cactus m, cacto calculus n (stone) clculo, piedra; (dent)
cadaver n cadver m clculo, sarro (dental); renal clcu-
cadaveric adj cadavrico, de cadver lo renal, piedra en el rin
cadmium n cadmio calf n (pl calves) (anat) pantorrilla
caffeine n cafena calibrate vt calibrar
calamine n calamina calisthenics n calistenia
calcification n calcificacin f call n llamada; visita; house visita do-
calcify vi (pret & pp -fied) calcificarse miciliaria, visita al paciente en su casa;
calcinosis n calcinosis f on de guardia; vt, vi llamar; Call
calciphylaxis n calcifilaxis f for the nurse..Llame a la enfermera.
calcipotriene n calcipotrieno callus n (pl -luses) callo, (thin) callosi-
calcitonin n calcitonina dad f
calcitriol n calcitriol m calm adj tranquilo; vt calmar; vi to
calcium n calcio; carbonate carbona- down calmarse, tranquilizarse
cal 20 car
calming adj calmante, tranquilizante candidiasis n candidiasis f, infeccin f

calorie n calora por hongos or levaduras
calves pl de calf candy n (pl -dies) dulces mpl, caramelos;
campaign n campaa; anti-smoking a piece of candy..un dulce...Candy is
campaa antitabaco, campaa contra el bad for your teeth..Los dulces son
tabaco; vaccination campaa de malos para los dientes.
vacunacin cane n bastn m; four-pronged bas-
camphor n alcanfor m tn de cuatro patas or apoyos or pun-
canagliflozin n canagliflozina tos
canal n canal m, conducto; auditory canker sore n afta, pequea lcera en la
conducto auditivo; birth canal del boca
parto; semicircular conducto semi- cannabinoid adj & n cannabinoide m;
circular synthetic cannabinoide sinttico
cancel vt (pret & pp -celed o -celled; ger cannabidiol (CBD) n cannabidiol m
-celing o -celling) cancelar (CBD)
cancer n cncer m; bladder cncer cannabis n cannabis m
vesical (form), cncer de vejiga; bone cannula n cnula; nasal cnula nasal,
cncer seo or de hueso; breast puntas nasales (Mex)
cncer de mama or pecho; cervical cap n (of a bottle) tapa; (of a needle) ca-
cncer cervical; colon cncer de co- puchn m; (dent) corona (esp. una del
lon; colorectal cncer colorrectal; color del diente); (head covering) go-
esophageal cncer de esfago; gas- rro; shower gorro de bao; cervical
tric cncer gstrico or de estmago; capuchn m cervical; safety tapa
head and neck cncer de cabeza y de seguridad; surgical o scrub go-
cuello; kidney (fam) cncer renal or rro quirrgico
de rin; laryngeal cncer larngeo capable adj capaz
or de laringe; liver cncer de hga- capacity n (pl -ties) capacidad f; forced
do; lung cncer pulmonar or de pul- vital capacidad vital forzada
mn; non-small-cell lung cncer de CAPD abbr continuous ambulatory
pulmn de clulas no pequeas; ovari- peritoneal dialysis. V. dialysis.
an cncer de ovario; pancreatic capecitabine n capecitabina
cncer de pncreas; prostate cncer capillary adj & n (pl -ries) capilar m
de prstata; rectal cncer de recto; capitation n capitacin f, sistema m de
renal cell cncer de clulas renales, seguro mdico en el cual se les paga a
cncer de rin (fam); skin cncer los proveedores una cantidad fija por
de piel or cutneo; small-cell lung persona asegurada
cncer de pulmn de clulas pequeas; capsaicin n capsaicina
stomach cncer gstrico or de est- capsule n cpsula
mago; thyroid cncer tiroideo or de capsulitis n capsulitis f; adhesive
tiroides; uterine cncer uterino or capsulitis adhesiva
de tero; [Note: the definite article can captopril n captopril m
be added to the translations above to car n coche m, carro (Amer)
personalize a statement: Ud. tiene cn- carat n quilate m; 14 gold oro de 14
cer de la prstata..You have prostate quilates
cancer..You have cancer of your pros- carb (fam) V. carbohydrate.
tate.] carbamazepine n carbamazepina
cancer-causing adj cancergeno, que carbamide peroxide n perxido de car-
causa cncer bamida
cancerous adj canceroso carbidopa n carbidopa
candesartan n candesartn m carbohydrate n carbohidrato, hidrato de
candidate n candidato -ta mf; candidate carbono; complex carbohidrato
for a heart transplant..candidato a complejo; simple carbohidrato sim-
trasplante de corazn ple
car 21 car
carbon n (element) carbono; dioxide cardiopulmonary adj cardiopulmonar

dixido de carbono; monoxide cardiorespiratory adj cardiorrespirato-
monxido de carbono; tetrachlo- rio
ride tetracloruro de carbono cardiovascular adj cardiovascular
carbonate n carbonato cardioversion n cardioversin f; syn-
carbonated adj carbonatado chronized electrical cardioversin
carboxymethylcellulose n carboximetil- elctrica sincronizada
celulosa cardioverter n cardioversor m
carbuncle n ntrax m, infeccin f de va- cardioverter-defibrillator n desfibrila-
rios folculos pilosos cercanos dor m cardioversor; implantable
carcinogen n carcingeno, cancergeno, (ICD) desfibrilador cardioversor im-
sustancia que causa cncer plantable (DCI)
carcinogenic adj cancergeno, que causa carditis n carditis f
cncer care n cuidado (frec. pl), atencin f; The
carcinoid adj & n carcinoide m; tu- care in this hospital is excellent..La
mor tumor m carcinoide atencin en este hospital es excelente;
carcinoma n carcinoma m; basal cell after V. aftercare; critical aten-
carcinoma basocelular; bronchogenic cin crtica, cuidado(s) crtico(s); day
carcinoma broncognico; ductal cuidado durante el da (para nios
in situ carcinoma ductal in situ; hepa- de madres que trabajan o para cual-
tocellular carcinoma hepatocelular; quier persona que no se puede dejar
lobular carcinoma lobulillar or lo- sola); foot , skin , wound , etc.
bular; non-small-cell carcinoma de cuidado del pie, cuidado de la piel,
clulas no pequeas; renal cell car- cuidado de la herida, etc.; health V.
cinoma de clulas renales; small-cell health care como artculo indepen-
carcinoma de clulas pequeas; diente; home atencin domiciliaria,
squamous cell carcinoma escamo- cuidado(s) en el hogar; hospice
celular or de clulas escamosas; tran- atencin paliativa para pacientes termi-
sitional cell carcinoma de clulas nales; intensive cuidado(s) intensi-
transicionales vo(s), terapia intensiva; long-term
carcinomatosis n carcinomatosis f cuidado(s) prolongado(s), cuidado(s) a
card n (business, insurance, etc.) tarjeta largo plazo; nursing cuidado(s) de
cardiac adj cardaco or cardiaco enfermera; prenatal cuidado(s)
cardiogenic adj cardiognico, cardige- prenatal(es), atencin prenatal; prima-
no ry atencin primaria; respite
cardiologist n cardilogo -ga mf, mdico cuidado de relevo or respiro, cuidado
-ca mf especializado en el corazn y temporal para que los cuidadores habi-
sus enfermedades, especialista mf del tuales descansen; tertiary atencin
corazn terciaria, atencin de tercer nivel (esp.
cardiology n cardiologa, rama de la me- Mex); to take of cuidar de, atender
dicina que se ocupa del corazn y sus a; Who takes care of your mother?
enfermedades ..Quin cuida de su madre? to take
cardiomyopathy n (pl -thies) cardiomio- of oneself cuidarse; You should take
pata, miocardiopata, cardiopata; di- better care of yourself..Debe cuidarse
lated cardiomiopata or miocardio- mejor; vi importar(le) (a uno); Don't
pata dilatada; hypertrophic car- you care?..No le importa?
diomiopata or miocardiopata hiper- careful adj cuidadoso; to be tener
trfica; ischemic cardiopata isqu- cuidado. Be careful with this medi-
mica; restrictive cardiomiopata or cine..Tenga cuidado con esta medici-
miocardiopata restrictiva; stress-in- na.
duced , takotsubo cardiomiopa- caregiver n cuidador -ra mf, persona que
ta or miocardiopata por estrs, car- cuida a un enfermo o discapacitado
diomiopata de takotsubo careless adj descuidado
car 22 cef
carelessness n descuido catharsis n (psych) catarsis f

caries n caries f cathartic adj (psych) catrtico; (ant)
carisoprodol n carisoprodol m purgante, laxante; n (ant) purgante m,
carnitine n carnitina laxante m
carotene n caroteno catheter n (venous, arterial) catter m;
carotenoid n carotenoide m (urinary) sonda; central venous
carotid adj carotdeo, (artery) cartido catter venoso central; epidural
carpal adj carpiano catter epidural; Foley sonda Foley,
carrier n portador -ra mf; asymptoma- sonda vesical; Hickman catter
tic portador asintomtico; hepatitis Hickman; implantable catter im-
B carrier..portador de hepatitis B. plantable; peripherally-inserted cen-
carrot n zanahoria tral (PICC) catter central de in-
carry vt (pret & pp -ried) (a gene, etc.) sercin perifrica; pulmonary artery
tener; He carries the gene for color o Swan-Ganz catter de arteria pul-
blindness..El tiene el gen del daltonis- monar, catter de Swan-Ganz; urinary
mo. sonda or catter vesical, sonda or
carsickness n mareo (en vehculo) catter en la vejiga
cartilage n cartlago catheterization n cateterismo, cateteriza-
carvedilol n carvedilol m cin f, colocacin f de un catter; (of
cascara sagrada n (bot) cscara sagrada the bladder) sondaje m, cateterismo,
case n caso; in 9 out of 10 cases..en 9 de colocacin de una sonda or un catter;
10 casos; manager gestor -ra mf or cardiac cateterismo cardaco
administrador -ra mf de casos; just in catheterize vt (arterial, venous) catete-
por si acaso rizar, colocar or introducir un catter;
cashew n anacardo (bladder) colocar or introducir una
cast n (ortho) yeso, escayola, (splint) f- sonda or catter
rula; (inflatable) air cast frula infla- cats claw n (bot) ua de gato
ble, frula hinchable (esp. Esp); re- caught pret & pp de catch
movable escayola desmontable, ye- cauliflower n coliflor f
so removible; spica espica de yeso causalgia n causalgia
castrate vt castrar cause n causa; vt causar
castration n castracin f caustic adj custico
CAT abbr computerized axial tomo- cauterization n cauterizacin f
graphy. V. tomography y scan. cauterize vt cauterizar
cat n gato cautery n cauterio
catabolic adj catablico cavity n (pl -ties) cavidad f; (dent) hueco
cataplexy n cataplexia producido por caries; You have a ca-
cataract n catarata vity..Tiene un diente con caries..Tiene
catastrophe n catstrofe f una carie (fam)..Tiene un diente picado
catatonia n catatonia (fam)...You have cavities..Tiene
catatonic adj catatnico caries; [Note: caries is a mass noun
catch vt (pret & pp caught) (fam, a like the English word decay, therefore
disease) dar(le) (a uno), pegar(le) (a una carie is grammatically incorrect
uno), coger*, agarrar, contraer (form); though commonly used.]
I caught the flu..Me dio (peg) la gri- CBC abbr complete blood count. V.
pe..Cog la gripe; to one's breath count.
recuperar el aliento CBD V. cannabidiol.
*potentially offensive in Mexico and cc abbr cubic centimeter. V. centime-
much of Central and South America ter.
catching (fam) adj infeccioso, contagio- CDC V. Centers for Disease Control
so (fam) and Prevention.
catgut n catgut m cecum n ciego (del colon)
cath (fam) V. catheterization. cefaclor n cefaclor m
cef 23 cha
cefazolin n cefazolina cias; wellness centro de bienestar

cefdinir n cefdinir m centered adj centrado; (emotionally)
cefepime n cefepima centrado, relajado y con la mente des-
cefoperazone n cefoperazona pejada; patient-centered centrado en
cefotaxime n cefotaxima el paciente
cefoxitin n cefoxitina Centigrade adj centgrado; 38 degrees
ceftazidime n ceftazidima Centigrade..38 grados centgrados
ceftriaxone n ceftriaxona centimeter (cm) n centmetro (cm); cu-
cefuroxime n cefuroxima bic (cc) centmetro cbico (cc)
celecoxib n celecoxib m central adj central
celery n apio cephalexin n cefalexina
celiac adj celaco, celiaco cephalic adj ceflico
celibate adj clibe, que no tiene rela- cephalosporin n cefalosporina
ciones sexuales ceramic adj (dent, etc.) cermico
cell n clula; atypical squamous cells of cerclage n cerclaje m
undetermined significance (ASCUS) cereal n cereal m
clulas escamosas atpicas de signifi- cerebellar adj cerebeloso
cado indeterminado; B clula B; cerebellum n cerebelo
brain clula cerebral; CD4 clu- cerebral adj cerebral; palsy parlisis
la CD4; cytotoxic T clula T cito- f cerebral
txica; helper T clula T auxiliar or cerebrospinal adj cefalorraqudeo
colaboradora; natural killer clula cerebrovascular adj cerebrovascular
asesina natural; packed red blood cerebrum n cerebro
cells concentrados de hemates; unit of certificate n certificado, acta, partida;
packed red blood cells concentrado de birth acta or partida de nacimiento;
hemates; plasma clula plasmtica; death certificado de defuncin
red blood eritrocito (form), hemate certified adj certificado, titulado
m (form), glbulo rojo; stem clula cerumen n cerumen m, cera de los odos
madre; suppressor T clula T su- cervical adj (obst, ortho) cervical
presora; T clula T; transitional cervices pl de cervix
clula transicional; white blood cervicitis n cervicitis f
leucocito (form), glbulo blanco cervix n (pl -vices o -vixes) crvix m&f,
cellular adj celular cuello uterino
cellulite n celulitis f, depsitos de grasa cesarean section n operacin cesrea,
detrs de los muslos cesrea (fam)
cellulitis n celulitis f, infeccin f del teji- cessation n abandono; smoking (el)
do debajo de la piel dejar de fumar, abandono del tabaco,
Celsius adj Celsius; 37 degrees Celsius deshabituacin tabquica (form)
..37 grados Celsius cetirizine n cetirizina
cement n (dent, ortho) cemento chafe vt, vi rozar
center n centro; Centers for Disease chain n cadena; branched-chain de ca-
Control and Prevention (CDC) Cen- dena ramificada; of cold cadena de
tros para el Control y la Prevencin fro; of custody cadena de custodia;
de Enfermedades (US); day centro of survival cadena de superviven-
diurno or de da; day-care guarde- cia; reaction reaccin f en cadena;
ra infantil; fitness gimnasio, centro heavy cadena pesada; light ca-
de acondicionamiento fsico; medical dena ligera; long-chain de cadena lar-
centro sanitario or mdico; Poison ga; medium-chain de cadena media
Control Centro de Control de En- chair n silla, silln m; dental silln
venenamientos e Intoxicaciones (US); dental; reclining silla reclinable
surgery centro quirrgico or de ci- chalazion n (pl -zia) chalazin m
ruga; tertiary care centro tercia- challenge n desafo, reto; provocacin f;
rio; urgent care centro de urgen- methacholine provocacin con me-
cha 24 chl
tacolina te m, agente m quelante; iron-chelat-

chamber n cmara; decompression ing agent quelante de(l) hierro
cmara de descompresin; hyper- chelation n quelacin f; therapy te-
baric cmara hiperbrica; valved rapia quelante
holding (for metered-dose inhaler) chemical adj qumico; n sustancia qu-
cmara espaciadora con vlvula mica, producto qumico
chamomile n (bot) manzanilla chemistry n qumica
chance n posibilidad f; casualidad f; chemo (fam) V. chemotherapy.
There's maybe one chance in a hun- chemoprophylaxis n quimioprofilaxis f
dred..Puede haber una posibilidad en- chemotherapy n (pl -pies) quimiotera-
tre cien; by por casualidad pia; adjuvant quimioterapia adyu-
chancre n chancro; soft chancro blan- vante; consolidation quimioterapia
do de consolidacin; high-dose qui-
chancroid n chancroide m mioterapia a dosis altas; induction
change n cambio; bandage cambio quimioterapia de induccin; neoadju-
de vendaje; of life (ant) menopau- vant quimioterapia neoadyuvante
sia; sex (fam) reasignacin f de sexo chest n trax m (form), pecho
or gnero, cambio de sexo (fam); vt, vi chew n (fam, chewing tobacco) tabaco
cambiar de mascar; vt, vi masticar; to one's
chap vi (pret & pp chapped) agrietarse, nails comerse or morderse las uas
partirse (la piel o los labios) chewable adj masticable
chaplain n capelln m, sacerdote m chewing gum n chicle m
chapped adj agrietado, partido (la piel o chicken n pollo
los labios) chickenpox n varicela
Chap Stick n (marca) V. lip balm bajo chickweed n (bot) pamplina, alsine m
balm. chigger n caro de la cosecha, caro rojo,
characteristic adj caracterstico; n ca- larva roja de ciertos caros
racterstica, carcter m; secondary sex chigoe flea n nigua
carcter sexual secundario chilblain n saban m; lesin inflamato-
charcoal n carbn m; activated car- ria producida por el fro
bn activado child n (pl children) nio -a mf, hijo -ja
charge n (frec. pl) precio, costo, coste m mf; foster nio acogido, hijo de
(esp. Esp); vt, vi cobrar crianza; only hijo nico; npl nios,
charley horse n (fam) calambre m mus- hijos
cular de la pantorilla childbearing adj frtil, reproductivo;
chart n grfico or grfica, tabla, carta; age edad frtil; years aos repro-
medical historia clnica, historial ductivos; n maternidad f
mdico, expediente clnico or mdico childbirth n parto
(esp. Mex); eye tabla or carta de childhood n niez f, infancia
Snellen, tabla de letras (para evaluar childproof adj a prueba de nios
la agudeza visual) children pl de child
check vt chequear, revisar chili pepper n chile m
checkup n chequeo (mdico), revisin chill n escalofro
(mdica) chimerism n quimerismo
cheek n mejilla; (fam, buttock) nalga chin n mentn m, barbilla
cheekbone n pmulo chip n astilla, pedacito; vt, vi (pret & pp
cheerful adj alegre chipped; ger chipping) quebrar(se)
cheese n queso (un poco), astillar(se), desportillar(se)
cheilitis n queilitis f, inflamacin f de los chiropodist V. podiatrist.
labios; angular queilitis angular, chiropractic n quiroprctica
boquera (frec. pl), agrietamiento e in- chiropractor n quiroprctico -ca mf
flamacin en los ngulos de la boca chlamydia n clamidia
chelating adj quelante; agent quelan- chloral hydrate n hidrato de cloral
chl 25 cla
chlorambucil n clorambucilo corea de Huntington; [Note: the RAE

chloramphenicol n cloranfenicol m lists corea as masculine, but it is com-
chlordane n clordano monly treated as feminine.]
chlorhexidine n clorhexidina choriocarcinoma n coriocarcinoma m
chloride n cloruro chorioretinitis n coriorretinitis f
chlorinated adj clorado chromate n cromato
chlorination n cloracin f chromium n cromo
chlorine n cloro chromomycosis n cromomicosis f
chloroform n cloroformo chromosomal adj cromosmico
chloroquine n cloroquina chromosome n cromosoma m
chlorpheniramine (USAN), chlorphe- chronic adj crnico
namine (INN) n clorfeniramina, clorfe- chronically adv crnicamente
namina (INN) ciclopirox n ciclopirox m
chlorthalidone n clortalidona cidofovir n cidofovir m
chocolate n chocolate m cigar n puro, tabaco (esp. Carib)
choice n eleccin f; drug of medica- cigarette n cigarrillo, cigarro; electronic
mento de eleccin; drug of first (se- , e-cigarette (fam) cigarrillo or ci-
cond, third) medicamento de pri- garro electrnico; filter cigarillo or
mera (segunda, tercera) eleccin cigarro con filtro
choke vt estrangular; vi (asphyxiate) cilostazol n cilostazol m
asfixiarse (form), ahogarse; to on ciprofloxacin n ciprofloxacino, cipro-
(food, etc.) atragantarse con floxacina
choking n (asphyxia) asfixia, ahogo; (on circadian adj circadiano; rhythm rit-
food, etc.) atragantamiento mo circadiano
cholangiocarcinoma n colangiocarcino- circle n crculo; dark circles under
ma m one's eyes ojeras; vicious crculo
cholangiogram n colangiografa (estu- vicioso
dio) circulate vi circular
cholangiography n colangiografa (tc- circulation n circulacin f; collateral
nica); percutaneous transhepatic circulacin colateral; extracorporeal
colangiografa transheptica percut- circulacin extracorprea; fetal
nea circulacin fetal; pulmonary circu-
cholangitis n colangitis f lacin pulmonar; systemic circula-
cholecystectomy n (pl -mies) colecistec- cin sistmica
toma circulatory adj circulatorio
cholecystitis n colecistitis f; acalculous circumcise vt circuncidar
colecistitis alitisica or acalculosa circumcised adj circunciso
choledochal adj coldoco circumcision n circuncisin f
cholelithiasis n colelitiasis f cirrhosis n cirrosis f; primary biliary
cholera n clera m cirrosis biliar primaria
cholestasis n colestasis f; intrahepatic cirrhotic adj & n cirrtico -ca mf
of pregnancy colestasis intrahep- cisplatin n cisplatino
tica del embarazo citalopram n citalopram m
cholesteatoma n colesteatoma m citrate n citrato
cholesterol n colesterol m; LDL (HDL, citric adj ctrico
etc.) colesterol LDL (HDL, etc.); citrus fruit n (pl fruit o fruits) fruta c-
total colesterol total trica
cholestyramine n colestiramina clammy adj pegajoso y fro (piel, manos,
chondrocalcinosis n condrocalcinosis f etc.)
chondroitin sulfate n sulfato de condroi- clamp n pinza; vt pinzar
tina clap n (fam, ant) gonorrea
chondrosarcoma n condrosarcoma m clarithromycin n claritromicina
chorea n corea m&f; Huntington's class n clase f
cla 26 coc
claudication n claudicacin f; intermit- vlvula se cierra

tent claudicacin intermitente closure n (psych) cierre m emocional,
claustrophobia n claustrofobia sensacin f de conclusin; (surg) cierre
clavicle n clavcula m; vacuum-assisted cierre asistido
claw n garra, (of a pet) ua; vt araar, por vaco
desgarrar clot n cogulo; buster (fam) trombo-
clean adj limpio; and sober limpio y ltico, medicamento que disuelve los
sobrio, libre de drogas y alcohol; vt cogulos; vi (pret & pp clotted; ger
limpiar clotting) coagularse
cleaning n limpieza; dental limpieza clothes npl ropa
dental clothing n ropa
cleanliness n limpieza clotrimazole n clotrimazol m
clear adj claro; vt to one's throat clotting n coagulacin f
aclarar la garganta, carraspear; vi to cloudy adj (comp -ier; super -iest)
up (a rash, illness, etc.) resolverse, (urine, etc.) turbio
quitarse clozapine n clozapina
cleft adj hendido; lip labio hendido; club n club m; health gimnasio, club
palate paladar hendido de salud (Ang)
clench vt (teeth, fist) apretar fuerte (los clubbing n hipocratismo digital (form),
dientes, el puo) dedos en palillo de tambor
click n (card) chasquido clubfoot n (pl -feet) pie zambo, malfor-
climacteric n climaterio macin congnita del pie
climate n clima m clumsy adj torpe
climax n (sexual) orgasmo cluster n agrupacin f; a cluster of cases
clindamycin n clindamicina of hepatitis B..una agrupacin de ca-
clinic n clnica; free clnica gratuita; sos de hepatitis B
urgent care clnica de urgencias cm. V. centimeter.
clinical adj clnico CMV V. cytomegalovirus.
clinician n clnico -ca mf CNS abbr central nervous system. V.
clip (surg) n clip m; vt (pret & pp clip- system.
ped; ger clipping) clipar, ligar (con coagulate vt, vi coagular(se)
clips), pinzar (con clips) coagulation n coagulacin f; dissemi-
clippers n (fam, for nails) cortaas m nated intravascular (DIC) coagu-
clitoris n cltoris m lacin intravascular diseminada
clobetasol n clobetasol m coagulopathy n coagulopata
clofazimine n clofazimina coal n carbn m
clofibrate n clofibrato coal tar n alquitrn m de hulla
clogged adj (fam) obstruido, bloqueado, coarctation n coartacin f
tapado (fam) coat n abrigo; vt cubrir; coats the lining
clomiphene (USAN), clomifene (INN) n of your stomach..cubre el revestimien-
clomifeno to del estmago; sugar-coated azuca-
clonazepam n clonazepam m rado, cubierto de azcar
clone n clon m coating n (of a tablet) cubierta, capa, re-
clonic adj clnico cubrimiento
clonidine n clonidina cobalt n cobalto
clonus n clonus m Coban (marca) V. self-adherent elastic
clopidogrel n clopidogrel m wrap bajo wrap.
close adj cercano; friend amigo -ga coca n (bot) coca
mf cercano; relative pariente mf cocaine n cocana
cercano; adv cerca; close to your aor- coccidioidomycosis n coccidioidomico-
ta..cerca de su aorta sis f
close vt, vi cerrar(se); Close your eyes.. coccus n (pl -ci) coco
Cierre los ojos...the valve closes..la coccyx n cccix or coxis m, colita (Amer,
coc 27 col
fam), rabadilla (Amer, fam) colectomy n (pl -mies) colectoma

cochlea n (pl -leae) cclea colesevelam n colesevelam m
cochlear adj coclear colestipol n colestipol m
cockroach n cucaracha colic n (ped) clico (frec. pl); (surg) cli-
cocktail n (of medications) cctel or coc- co
tel m, mezcla (de medicamentos) coliform adj & n coliforme m
cocoa butter n manteca de cacao colitis n colitis f; ischemic colitis is-
coconut n coco qumica; microscopic colitis mi-
coddle vt mimar, consentir croscpica; pseudomembranous
Code Blue n cdigo azul (Ang), anuncio colitis seudomembranosa; ulcerative
por parlante de emergencia solicitando colitis ulcerosa
a los mdicos para realizar medidas de collagen n colgeno
reanimacin a un paciente en paro car- collapse n (person) desmayo, cada;
diorrespiratorio (lung, etc.) colapso; vi (person) desma-
codeine n codena yarse, caerse, desplomarse; (lung, etc.)
codependency n codependencia colapsarse
coenzyme n coenzima m&f; Q coenzi- collar n (ortho) collarn m, collar m; (ri-
ma Q; [Note: the RAE lists coenzima gid o hard, soft) cervical collarn
as feminine, but as with enzima, or collar cervical (rgido, blando)
masculine usage is common, particu- collarbone n (fam) clavcula
larly in Spain.] collateral adj colateral
coffee n caf m; grounds posos or colleague n colega mf
granos de caf; Did the vomit look as collect vt (blood, stool sample, etc.)
if it had coffee grounds in it?..Se recoger, recolectar (sangre, muestra de
vea el vmito como si tuviera posos heces, etc.)
(granos) de caf? collection n recoleccin f, coleccin f;
cognitive adj cognitivo blood recoleccin or coleccin de
coinfection, co-infection n coinfeccin sangre
or co-infeccin f colloid n coloide m
coitus n coito; interruptus coitus colon n colon m; ascending colon as-
interruptus m, coito interrumpido cendente; descending colon descen-
coke n (fam) cocana, coca (fam) dente; sigmoid colon sigmoide or
colchicine n colchicina sigmoideo; spastic (ant) sndrome
cold adj fro; to be tener fro, (the m de intestino irritable, colon espstico
weather) hacer fro; Are you cold?.. (ant); transverse colon transverso
Tiene fro?; to feel sentir fro; n colon cleansing n limpieza de colon (pa-
fro; (illness) catarro, resfriado; chest ra fines teraputicos)
bronquitis (aguda), resfriado de pe- colonic adj colnico, relativo al colon; n
cho; common catarro or resfriado (fam) hidroterapia de colon
comn; head resfriado de cabeza, colonization n colonizacin f
catarro que afecta los senos parana- colonoscope n colonoscopio
sales; to catch a resfriarse; to have colonoscopy n (pl -pies) colonoscopia;
a estar resfriado, tener catarro virtual colonoscopia virtual
cold cream n crema fra, (tipo de) crema color n color m
limpiadora color-blind, colorblind adj daltnico
cold snap n (fam) ola de fro (form), que no diferencia bien ciertos
cold sore n herpes m labial (form), fuego, colores
calentura, erupcin f en los labios (de- colorectal adj colorrectal
bida al herpes) coloring n colorante m; food coloran-
cold turkey adv (fam) de golpe, abrupta- te alimentario or de alimentos
mente y sin ayuda (refirindose a la colorless adj incoloro, sin color
suspensin de un hbito o de una adic- colostomy n (pl -mies) colostoma
cin) colostrum n calostro
col 28 con
colposcopy n (pl -pies) colposcopia ment participacin comunitaria; n (pl

coltsfoot n (bot) ua de caballo -ties) comunidad f; community-
column n columna; spinal o vertebral acquired adquirido en la comunidad
columna vertebral, columna (fam) comorbidity n comorbilidad
coma n coma m companion n compaero -ra mf, (person
comatose adj comatoso, en coma accompanying) acompaante mf
comb n peine m; vt peinar; to one's compartmentalization n (psych) com-
hair peinarse partimentalizacin f
combat n combate m; vt combatir; to compassion n compasin f
combat cancer..combatir el cncer compassionate adj compasivo; use
combative adj agresivo (pharm) uso compasivo
combination n combinacin f; Smoking compatible adj compatible
and diabetes are a bad combination compensate vi compensar
..El hecho de fumar y ser diabtico es compensation n (psych, etc.) compensa-
una mala combinacin. cin f
come vi (pret came; pp come) venir; competency n (to make medical deci-
(fam o vulg, to have an orgasm) alcan- sions) capacidad f (para tomar deci-
zar el orgasmo, venirse (fam or vulg); siones mdicas)
to and go ir y venir; Does the pain competent adj capaz, competente
come and go?..El dolor, va y viene?; complain vi quejarse
to down bajar(se); Your sugar complaint n queja; chief motivo de
came down ..(Se) Le baj el azcar; to consulta
down (fam, off a drug) recuperarse complement n complemento
de una intoxicacin; to down with complementary adj complementario
(a disease) dar(le) (a uno), pegar(le) (a complete adj completo
uno), coger* (Esp); to on (to begin) complex n complejo; inferiority
empezar, comenzar; Did the pain complejo de inferioridad; Mycobac-
come on suddenly or gradually?.. terium avium (MAC) complejo
Empez (Comenz) el dolor de repen- Mycobacterium avium; Oedipus
te o poco a poco?; to to (fam, re- complejo de Edipo; superiority
gain consciousness) volver en s complejo de superioridad
*potentially offensive in Mexico and complexion n cutis m, tez f
much of Central and South America compliance n cumplimiento, adherencia;
comedo n (pl comedones) comedn m, with treatment cumplimiento del
espinilla (fam) tratamiento, adherencia al tratamiento
comfort n comodidad f, confort m; (emo- complication n complicacin f
tional) consuelo; zone zona de con- component n componente m
fort; vt consolar compound n compuesto
comfortable adj cmodo compress n compresa, pao; cool
comfrey n (bot) consuelda compresa fra, pao fro; vt comprimir
command n orden f; Can she follow compression n compresin f; chest com-
commands?..Puede seguir rdenes? pressions compresiones torcicas; in-
comminuted adj (fracture) conminuta termittent pneumatic compresin
commode n silla inodoro, silla con ino- neumtica intermitente; spinal cord
doro compresin medular (form), compre-
common adj comn; a common prob- sin de la mdula espinal
lem..un problema comn; sense compulsion n compulsin f
sentido comn compulsive adj compulsivo
communicable adj transmisible, conta- computer n computadora, ordenador m
gioso concave adj cncavo
communicate vt, vi comunicar(se) conceive vi concebir
communication n comunicacin f concentrate n concentrado; factor VIII
community adj comunitario; involve- concentrado de factor VIII; vt con-
con 29 con
centrar; vi (focus attention) concentrar- congested adj congestionado

se congestion n congestin f; nasal con-
concentration n concentracin f gestin nasal
concentrator n concentrador m; oxygen congestive adj congestivo
concentrador de oxgeno congratulations interj (obst, etc.) Feli-
conception n (obst) concepcin f cidades! Enhorabuena! (esp. Esp)
concern n inquietud f; to address your conization n conizacin f
concerns..responder a sus inquietudes conjugate adj conjugado; vaccine va-
concussion n conmocin f cerebral cuna conjugada
condition n (state) estado, condicin f; conjugated adj conjugado
(ailment) afeccin f, condicin f, en- conjunctiva n (pl -vae) conjuntiva
fermedad f; critical estado crtico, conjunctival adj conjuntival
condicion crtica; preexisting con- conjunctivitis n conjuntivitis f
dicin preexistente connect vt conectar; Tendons connect
conditioned adj acondicionado muscles to bones..Los tendones conec-
conditioner n (for hair) acondicionador tan los msculos con los huesos.
m (de cabello) connection n conexin f, vnculo
conditioning n acondicionamiento; phy- consanguineous adj consanguneo, que
sical acondicionamiento fsico tiene antepasados en comn
condolence n condolencia; Please ac- conscience n conciencia; guilty cargo
cept my condolences..Quiero dar mis de conciencia, conciencia culpable
condolencias conscious adj consciente
condom n condn m, preservativo consciousness n conciencia or conscien-
conduction n conduccin f cia, conocimiento; altered level of
conduit n conducto; ileal conducto alteracin f del nivel de conciencia;
ileal collective conciencia colectiva; loss
condyle n cndilo of prdida del conocimiento or de la
cone n (anat, gyn, ophthalmology, etc.) conciencia; to lose perder el conoci-
cono miento or la conciencia; to regain
confabulation n fabulacin f, confabula- volver en s; [Note: conciencia is the
cin f (Ang), (el) suplir las lagunas de more common spelling, but since it
la memoria con hechos imaginarios o also means conscience, consciencia
falsos recuerdos may be used to try to avoid confusion.
confidence n confianza According to the RAE consciencia
confidential adj confidencial; What you should never mean conscience, but this
tell me is strictly confidential..Lo que distinction often goes unobserved.]
Ud. me dice es estrictamente confiden- consent n consentimiento, permiso; in-
cial. formed consentimiento informado;
confidentiality n intimidad f, confiden- vi consentir; to to consentir en
cialidad f; patient intimidad or con- consequence n consecuencia
fidencialidad del paciente conservative adj (measures, etc.) conser-
confirm vt confirmar vador
conflict n conflicto conservator n tutor -ra mf, persona en-
confront vt enfrentar, afrontar, confron- cargada de manejar los asuntos de otra
tar, hacer frente a; to confront our que es incapaz de hacerlo por discapa-
fears..enfrentar nuestros temores cidad mental
confrontation n confrontacin f conserve vt conservar
confrontational adj desafiante conserving adj conservador; breast-con-
confuse vt confundir serving surgery ciruga conservadora
confused adj confundido; to get o be- de mama
come confundirse consistency n (pl -cies) consistencia
confusion n confusin f console vt consolar
congenital adj congnito consolidation n consolidacin f
con 30 cop
constant adj constante *potentially offensive in Mexico and

constipate vt estreir much of Central and South America
constipated adj estreido; to get o be- contraction n contraccin f; Braxton-
come estreirse Hicks contractions contracciones de
constipation n estreimiento Braxton-Hicks, falsos dolores de parto;
constituent n (pharm) componente m premature atrial (PAC) contrac-
constitution n constitucin f, comple- cin auricular prematura (CAP); pre-
xin f mature ventricular (PVC) con-
constrict vt (blood vessels, etc.) contraer; traccin ventricular prematura (CVP)
(blood flow) restringir; vi (blood ves- contracture n contractura; Dupuytren's
sels, etc.) contraerse contractura de Dupuytren
constriction n constriccin f contraindicated adj contraindicado
consult n consulta (en el hospital); We contraindication n contraindicacin f
need to get a renal consult.. Tenemos contrast n (fam, contrast medium) medio
que consultar con el equipo renal; vt de contraste, contraste m (fam)
consultar; to consult a specialist..con- control n control m; birth anticon-
sultar con or a un especialista cepcin f; control de la natalidad;
consultation n consulta mtodo anticonceptivo, anticonceptivo;
consumption n consumo; (ant) tubercu- Do you use birth control?..Usa Ud.
losis f algn mtodo anticonceptivo?;
contact n contacto; close contacto freak (fam) fantico -ca mf del control,
cercano; eye contacto visual persona que quiere controlar todo lo
contagious adj (disease) contagioso; que hacen los dems; in en control;
(fam, person) contagioso (fam), que out of fuera de control; tight (of
puede transmitir una enfermedad, que blood sugars) control estricto (de la
puede infectar a los dems; [Note: pro- glucemia); under bajo control; vt
perly, both contagious and contagioso (pret & pp -trolled; ger -trolling)
apply to diseases, not people, though controlar
both are often applied to people in col- controlling adj (person) controlador
loquial speech.] controversial adj controvertido
contain vt contener contusion n contusin f
container n contenedor m, recipiente m, convalescence n convalecencia
envase m; sharps contenedor de ob- convalescent adj convaleciente
jetos punzantes conventional adj convencional
contaminant n contaminante m conversion n (psych, etc.) conversin f
contaminate vt contaminar convex adj convexo
contaminated adj contaminado; to be- convulsion n convulsin f, ataque m
come contaminarse (fam)
contamination n contaminacin f coo vi (pret & pp cooed) (ped) arrullar,
content n (frec. pl) contenido hacer sonidos como una paloma
continual adj continuo, habitual cook n cocinero -ra mf; vt, vi cocinar
continuous adj continuo cookie n galleta
contour n contorno cool adj fresco
contraception n anticoncepcin f, con- cooperate vi colaborar, cooperar; if he
tracepcin f cooperates..si l colabora
contraceptive adj & n anticonceptivo; cooperative adj colaborador
oral anticonceptivo oral coordination n coordinacin f
contract n contrato, acuerdo; pain man- copayment, copay (fam) n copago
agement acuerdo entre el paciente COPD abbr chronic obstructive pul-
y el mdico sobre el uso de opiceos; vt monary disease. V. disease.
(a disease) contraer, dar(le) (a uno), cope vi to with afrontar, (overcome)
pegar(le) (a uno), coger* (Esp); vi (a superar, (endure successfully) sobre-
muscle) contraerse llevar, (deal with) lidiar con, (face) ha-
cop 31 cou
cer frente a tada en el sof viendo la televisin

copious adj copioso cough n tos f; barking tos perruna;
copper n cobre m; sulfate sulfato de dry tos seca; hacking tos seca y
cobre fuerte; vt to up expectorar (form);
coral n coral m Are you coughing up phlegm?..Cuan-
cord n cordn m, cuerda; spinal m- do tose, hay flemas?...Try to cough
dula espinal; umbilical cordn um- up phlegm from your lungs..Trate
bilical; vocal cuerda vocal de toser fuerte para sacar flemas de
corn n maz m; (foot lesion) callo (del sus pulmones...Are you coughing up
pie) blood?..Cuando tose, saca sangre?..
cornea n crnea Est tosiendo sangre?; vi toser;
corneal adj corneal Cough hard..Tosa fuerte.
cornstarch n maicena, almidn m de counseling n orientacin f, consejera,
maz consejo, asesora, asesoramiento; fami-
coronary adj coronario ly orientacin or consejera or ase-
coroner n forense mf, mdico -ca mf sora familiar; genetic asesoramien-
forense, mdico -ca mf legista (esp. to or consejo gentico; marriage
Mex), oficial mf encargado de inves- consejera or orientacin or asesora
tigar casos de muerte matrimonial
corporal adj corporal counselor n consejero -ra mf
corpse n cadver m count n recuento, nmero; bacterial o
corpus luteum n cuerpo lteo bacteria recuento bacteriano or de
correct adj correcto; vt corregir bacterias; complete blood (CBC)
correction n correccin f hemograma completo; pill recuento
corrective adj corrector or conteo de pastillas; platelet
correlation n correlacin f recuento plaquetario or de plaquetas,
corrosive adj corrosivo nmero de plaquetas; red blood cell
corset n (ortho) cors m nmero or recuento de glbulos
cortex n (pl -tices) corteza rojos or eritrocitos, nmero or recuento
cortical adj cortical de hemates (esp. Esp); sperm re-
cortices pl de cortex cuento espermtico or de espermato-
corticosteroid n corticosteroide or corti- zoides; white blood cell nmero or
coesteroide m recuento de glbulos blancos or leuco-
corticotropin n corticotropina, hormona citos; vt, vi contar; Count backwards
adrenocorticotrpica from one hundred..Cuente al revs a
cortisol n cortisol m partir de cien; to calories contar
cortisone n cortisona caloras
cosmetic adj & n cosmtico counteract vt contrarrestar
cosmetologist n cosmetlogo -ga mf, es- countertransference n (psych) contra-
teticista mf transferencia
cost n costo, coste m (Esp); cost-ef- country n (rural area) campo
fective costo-efectivo, coste-efectivo; county n (pl -ties) (US) condado
cost-effectiveness costo-efectividad m, couple n pareja
coste-efectividad m; cost-saving que courage n valor m, coraje m
ahorra costos or costes course n curso, transcurso, ciclo; of
costochondritis n costocondritis f antibiotics ciclo or curso de antibi-
cotton n algodn m; ball torunda ticos; of a disease curso or trans-
(form); bola, bolita, mota, or copo de curso de una enfermedad; to take its
algodn; mouth (fam) sequedad f (enfermedad, etc.) seguir su curso;
de boca, boca seca It may be best to let nature take its
couch n (psych) divn m course..Puede ser mejor dejar las cosas
couch potato (fam) persona sedentaria, seguir su curso natural.
persona que pasa mucho tiempo sen- cousin n primo -ma mf
cov 32 cru
cover vt cubrir, tapar; (insurance) cubrir, to drive (someone) volver loco (a

asegurar; The wound should be co- alguien); His mother drove him
vered..La herida debe cubrirse...Cover crazy..Su madre lo volvi loco; to go
your right eye..Cubra (Tape) su ojo volverse loco, perder la razn
derecho...Your insurance covers this cream n (medicine, cosmetic) crema,
..Su seguro cubre esto...Your son is pomada; (milk product) nata, crema;
covered..Su hijo est asegurado (cu- cleansing crema limpiadora; cold
bierto). crema fra, (tipo de) crema lim-
coverage n (insurance, etc.) cobertura piadora; hand crema para manos
CPAP abbr continuous positive airway crease n pliegue m; palmar pliegue
pressure. V. pressure. palmar
CPR abbr cardiopulmonary resuscita- creatine n creatina
tion. V. resuscitation. creatinine n creatinina
crab (fam) crab louse. V. louse. cretinism n cretinismo
crack n (bone, teeth) fisura, (skin) grieta; crib n cuna
(cocaine) crack m, forma de cocana crib death n muerte f de cuna, sndrome
que se fuma; vi agrietarse, partirse m de muerte sbita infantil (form)
cracked adj agrietado, partido cricothyroid adj cricotiroideo
cracker n galleta salada cried pret & pp de cry
cradle n cuna cries pl de cry
cradle cap n costra lctea (form), infla- cripple (ant) n discapacitado mf, lisiado
macin escamosa del cuero cabelludo -da mf; vt discapacitar, lisiar; [Nota:
en lactantes cripple, como lisiado, puede ser ofen-
cramp n calambre m, (en el abdomen), sivo.]
retortijn or retorcijn m (frec. pl), c- crisis n (pl -ses) crisis f; blast crisis
lico (frec. pl); menstrual cramps c- blstica; identity crisis de identi-
licos menstruales, dolores mpl men- dad; midlife crisis de la mediana
struales (fam); postpartum cramps edad
entuertos, contracciones bruscas y critical adj crtico
dolorosas del tero que ocurren en los cromolyn sodium n cromoglicato de
das posteriores al parto; vi My leg is sodio, cromoglicato disdico (esp. Esp)
cramping..Tengo un calambre en crooked adj torcido, chueco (Mex)
la pierna...I have cramping..Tengo crop dusting n fumigacin area
calambres (retortijones, retorcijones, cross-eyed adj bizco
clicos). cross-match n prueba cruzada; vt reali-
cranberry n arndano (rojo); juice zar una prueba cruzada
jugo de arndano(s) cross-reactivity n reactividad cruzada
crania pl de cranium crotch n (fam o vulg) ingle f, entrepierna
cranial adj craneal, craneano (fam)
craniopharyngioma n craneofaringioma croup n crup m; ronquera y dificultad
m para respirar producidas por irritacin
craniotomy n (pl -ties) craneotoma de la laringe o de la trquea, general-
cranium n (pl -nia) crneo mente debida a un virus
crank n (fam) metanfetamina crowded adj (dent) apiado; teeth
crash cart n (US) carro de paro, carro de dientes apiados
parada (Esp) crown n (dent, etc.) corona; vi (obst) co-
craving n ansia (frec. pl), deseo (gene- ronar
ralmente excesivo), (for food) antojo crowning n (obst) coronacin f
(frec. pl); craving for heroin..ansias crow's feet npl patas de gallo or gallina,
or deseo de herona...craving for arrugas al lado de los ojos
sweets..antojos de dulces cruel adj cruel
crawl vi (ped) gatear cruelty n crueldad f
crazy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) loco; crush vt (one's finger, hand, etc.) aplas-
cru 33 cys
tar, machucar; (a tablet) triturar (form), curl n (biceps) curl m, flexin f

moler current adj actual; his current condi-
crushing adj (pain) opresivo, aplastante tion..su condicin actual; n corriente f
crust n costra curvature n curvatura
crutch n muleta curve n curva; growth curva de cre-
cry n (pl cries) llanto; (shout) grito; cimiento; learning curva de apren-
baby's llanto del beb; for help dizaje
grito de auxilio or socorro; vi (pret & cushion n cojn m; vt acojinar
pp cried) llorar; (to call out) gritar cuspid n (diente) canino, colmillo
cryoglobulin n crioglobulina custom-fitted adj (hecho) a la medida
cryosurgery n criociruga cut n cortada, herida; vt (pret & pp cut;
cryotherapy n crioterapia ger cutting) cortar; Did you cut your
Cryptococcus n criptococo finger?..Se cort en el dedo?; to
cryptogenic adj criptognico down (on) (fam) usar or consumir me-
cryptorchidism n criptorquidia nos, bajar(le) a; You need to cut down
cryptosporidiosis n criptosporidiosis f on salt..Tiene que consumir menos sal;
crystal n cristal m; (fam, methampheta- to off cortar, amputar; to one-
mine) metanfetamina, cristal (fam) self cortarse; Did you cut yourself?..
crystalline adj cristalino Se cort?; to one's nails cortarse
C-section V. cesarean section. las uas; to have one's hair cor-
CSF abbr cerebrospinal fluid. V. fluid. tarse el pelo
CT abbr computed tomography. V. cutaneous adj cutneo
tomography y scan. cuticle n cutcula
cubic adj cbico cutoff point n punto de corte
cuddle vt abrazar, acariciar cyanide n cianuro
cue n (visual, auditory, etc.) pista, seal cyanocobalamin n cianocobalamina, vi-
f, clave f (visual, auditiva, etc.) tamina B1 2
cuff n manguito; blood pressure cyanosis n cianosis f
manguito del tensimetro, manguito cyanotic adj ciantico, con la piel azula-
del dispositivo para medir la presin; da
rotator manguito rotador cyclamate n ciclamato
culdocentesis n (pl -ses) culdocentesis f cycle n ciclo; anovulatory ciclo ano-
culture n cultura; (micro) cultivo; blood vulatorio; of chemotherapy ciclo
hemocultivo (form), cultivo de san- de quimioterapia; life ciclo vital or
gre; of safety (excellence, etc.) biolgico; menstrual ciclo men-
cultura de seguridad (excelencia, etc.); strual; reproductive ciclo reproduc-
stool coprocultivo (form), cultivo de tivo or reproductor
heces (pop, etc.); throat cultivo cyclic, cyclical adj cclico
farngeo (form), cultivo de garganta; cycling n (sport) ciclismo
urine urocultivo (form), cultivo de cyclobenzaprine n ciclobenzaprina
orina; vt cultivar cyclophosphamide n ciclofosfamida
cumulative adj acumulativo cyclosporine, ciclosporin (INN) n ciclo-
cunnilingus n cunnilingus m, sexo oral sporina
(practicado a una mujer), estimulacin cylinder n cilindro
f oral de la vulva y el cltoris cyproheptadine n ciproheptadina
curable adj curable cyst n quiste m; Baker o Baker's
curative adj curativo quiste de Baker, quiste poplteo;
curb vt (appetite, craving, etc.) suprimir passer (amebiasis) portador -ra mf
(form), inhibir, frenar, disminuir asintomtico (que expulsa quistes);
cure n cura, remedio; vt curar dermoid quiste dermoide; epider-
curettage n curetaje m, legrado; suction mal inclusion quiste epidermoide;
curetaje con succin ganglion ganglin m, ganglio; hy-
curette n cureta datid quiste hidatdico; ovarian
cys 34 daz
quiste ovrico or de ovario; pilonidal cystinuria n cistinuria

quiste pilonidal; popliteal quiste cystitis n cistitis f, infeccin f de la veji-
poplteo; sebaceous (fam) quiste se- ga; interstitial cistitis intersticial
bceo (fam), quiste epidermoide syno- cystocele n cistocele m
vial quiste sinovial; thyroglossal cystoscope n cistoscopio
duct quiste del conducto tirogloso cystoscopy n (pl -pies) cistoscopia
cystectomy n (pl -mies) (removal of cytisine n citisina
bladder) cistectoma; (removal of cyst) cytology n citologa, estudio microscpi-
quistectoma co de la clula
cysteine n cistena cytomegalovirus (CMV) n citomegalo-
cystic adj qustico; (related to bladder or virus m (CMV)
gallbladder) cstico cytometry n citometra; flow citome-
cysticercosis n cisticercosis f tra de flujo
cystic fibrosis n fibrosis qustica cytotoxic adj citotxico
cystine n cistina
D
daclatasvir n daclatasvir m dark adj oscuro; (complexion) oscuro,
dacryocystitis n dacriocistitis f moreno
dad n pap m, padre m darken vt, vi (derm, etc.) oscurecer(se)
daddy n (pl -dies) papi m, papito, padre darunavir n darunavir m
m data n o npl datos, informacin f
daily adj diario; adv diariamente, cada date n fecha; of birth o birth fe-
da cha de nacimiento
dairy product n producto lcteo, pro- daub vt untar
ducto derivado de la leche daughter n hija
damage n dao; brain dao cerebral; daughter-in-law n (pl daughters-in-
vt daar, hacer dao law) nuera
damiana n (bot) damiana daunorubicin n daunorubicina
damp adj hmedo, mojado day n da m; every todos los das;
dampness n humedad f every other en das alternos, cada
danazol n danazol m dos das; the after el da siguiente;
dandelion n (bot) diente m de len the after tomorrow pasado maa-
dander n caspa (de los animales) na; the before el da anterior; the
dandruff n caspa (de los humanos) before yesterday anteayer; the fol-
danger n peligro lowing el da siguiente
dangerous adj peligroso daydream vi (pret & pp -dreamed o
dapsone n dapsona -dreamt) soar despierto
daptomycin n daptomicina daze n aturdimiento, mareo, estado de
darbepoetin alfa n darbepoetina alfa confusin o desorientacin sin agita-
darifenacin n darifenacina cin; in a aturdido, atarantado,
daz 35 dj
mareado; vt aturdir, atarantar decubitus n decbito; ulcer lcera de

dazed adj aturdido, atarantado, mareado; decbito
to become aturdirse, atarantarse deductible n (insurance) deducible m,
D&C abbr dilatation and curettage. V. franquicia (esp. Esp); to reach your
dilatation. deductible..alcanzar el deducible (la
DDS, D.D.S. V. Doctor of Dental Sur- franquicia)
gery. deep adj profundo, hondo
DDT V. dichlorodiphenyltrichloro- deep-fried adj frito (por sumergir en
ethane. aceite caliente)
dead adj muerto DEET n (repellent) DEET m
deadly adj mortal defecate vi defecar
deaf adj sordo; and mute sordomudo; defecation n defecacin f
person sordo -da mf defect n defecto; atrial septal (ASD)
deaf-and-dumb adj (ant) sordomudo comunicacin f interauricular (CIA);
deafmute, deaf-mute n sordomudo -da birth defecto congnito (form), de-
mf fecto de nacimiento; neural tube
deafmutism, deaf-mutism n sordomudez defecto del tubo neural; ventricular
f septal (VSD) comunicacin f inter-
deafness n sordera ventricular (CIV)
death n muerte f, (for statistics, etc.) fa- defense n defensa
llecimiento; brain muerte cerebral; defibrillate vt desfibrilar
wish deseo de muerte, deseo in- defibrillation n desfibrilacin f
consciente de morir; with dignity defibrillator n desfibrilador m; auto-
muerte digna; natural muerte natu- mated external (AED) desfibrila-
ral; sudden muerte sbita dor externo automtico (DEA) (V. tam-
deathbed n lecho de muerte bin cardioverter-defibrillator.)
debilitated adj debilitado deficiency n (pl -cies) deficiencia, caren-
debilitating adj debilitante cia, falta
debride vt desbridar deficient adj deficiente; to be in care-
debridement n desbridamiento cer de, faltar(le) (a uno)
decaffeinated adj descafeinado deficit n dficit m, deficiencia, falta
decay n (dent) caries f definitive adj definitivo
deceased adj & n difunto -ta mf deformed adj deforme
decibel n decibelio, decibel m deformity n (pl -ties) deformidad f
deciduous adj (dent) deciduo degeneration n degeneracin f; age-
deciliter n decilitro related macular degeneracin ma-
decision n decisin f; shared making cular senil
toma de decisiones compartidas; sur- degenerative adj degenerativo
rogate maker sustituto -ta mf re- degradation n degradacin f
sponsable de tomar decisiones degree n grado; 37 degrees Centigrade..
declaration n declaracin f; health care 37 grados centgrados
V. advance directive. dehiscence n dehiscencia; wound de-
decline n deterioro, (in something meas- hiscencia de herida
ured) descenso; vt no querer, rechazar dehumanizing adj deshumanizador, des-
decompensation n (psych) descompen- humanizante
sacin f dehumidifier n deshumidificador m
decompression n descompresin f dehumidify vt (pret & pp -fied) deshu-
deconditioned adj fuera de forma medecer
decongestant adj & n descongestionante dehydrated adj deshidratado
m, descongestivo dehydration n deshidratacin f
decontaminate vt descontaminar dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) n de-
decrease n disminucin f; vt, vi dismi- hidroepiandrosterona (DHEA)
nuir(se) dj vu n dj vu m, ya visto, sentimien-
del 36 dep
to fuerte pero falso de haber vivido density n (pl -ties) densidad f; bone min-
anteriormente una nueva situacin eral densidad mineral sea
delavirdine n delavirdina dental adj dental
delay n retraso, retardo; developmental dentin n dentina
desarrollo tardo, retraso en el desa- dentist n odontlogo -ga mf, dentista mf
rrollo; vt retrasar, retardar dentistry n odontologa; pediatric
delayed adj retardado, tardo, retrasado; odontopediatra
developmentally con retraso en el denture n protesis f dental (form), dien-
desarrollo tes postizos, dentadura postiza
deletion n delecin f deodorant adj & n desodorante m
delicate adj delicado, frgil; (subject) de- deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) n cido
licado desoxirribonucleico (ADN)
delirious adj delirante; to be tener de- department n departamento, unidad f;
lirio(s), estar delirando; He's delirious Department of Motor Vehicles
..Tiene delirios..Est delirando. (DMV) Departamento de Vehculos
delirium n delirio (frec. pl); tremens Motorizados, Departamento de Veh-
delirium tremens m, delirios con tem- culos de Motor; Department of Public
blor y alucinaciones (debidos a la sus- Health, Public Health Department
pensin del alcohol) Departamento de Salud Pblica; emer-
deliver (obst) vt (mother as subject) dar gency (ED) unidad or departa-
a luz; (doctor or midwife as subject) mento de urgencias; fire cuerpo de
atender (un parto); Mrs. Mata deli- bomberos
vered a baby boy at two in the morn- dependence n dependencia, hbito; nico-
ing..La seora Mata dio a luz a un nio tine dependencia a la nicotina, h-
a las dos de la madrugada..Dr. Ford bito tabquico
delivered Mrs. Mata..El doctor Ford dependency n dependencia; chemical
atendi el parto de la seora Mata...Dr. drogodependencia, dependencia a sus-
Ford delivered the twins..El Dr. Ford tancias
atendi el parto de los gemelos; vi dar dependent adj dependiente; You may
a luz become dependent on this medica-
delivery n (pl -ries) (obst) parto, alum- tion..Puede volverse dependiente de
bramiento; (provision) prestacin f; este medicamento; oxygen-dependent,
estimated date of fecha probable steroid-dependent, etc. dependiente
de parto; health care prestacin de de oxgeno, dependiente de esteroides,
servicios de salud etc.
deltoid n deltoides m depersonalization n (psych) despersona-
delusion n delirio, falsa creencia patol- lizacin f
gica; delusions of grandeur delirios depigmentation n despigmentacin f
de grandeza depilatory n (pl -ries) depilatorio, pro-
dementia n demencia; Alzheimer's ducto para quitar el vello
demencia de Alzheimer, demencia tipo deplete vt agotar
Alzheimer; pugilistica demencia depletion n agotamiento
pugilstica; multi-infarct (ant) de- deposit n depsito, sedimento; vt deposi-
mencia vascular, demencia multiinfar- tar
to (ant); vascular demencia vascu- depot adj (pharm) de depsito
lar depressant adj depresor
demonstrate vt demostrar depressed adj deprimido; to get o be-
demyelinating adj desmielinizante come deprimirse
denatured adj desnaturalizado depression n depresin f, tristeza profun-
denervation n denervacin f da; postpartum depresin posparto
dengue n dengue m or postparto
denial n negacin f, rechazo depressive adj depresivo
dense adj denso deprivation n privacin f; androgen
dep 37 dia
privacin de andrgenos; sleep pri- destructive adj destructivo

vacin de(l) sueo desvenlafaxine n desvenlafaxina
depth n profundidad f detached adj desprendido
derealization n (psych) desrealizacin f detachment n desprendimiento; (psych)
derivative n derivado; petroleum distanciamiento; retinal desprendi-
derivado del petrleo miento de retina
dermoabrasion, dermabrasion n der- detect vt detectar
moabrasin f detectable adj detectable
dermal adj drmico detection n deteccin f
dermatitis n dermatitis f; atopic der- detergent n detergente m
matitis atpica; cercarial dermatitis deteriorate vi (condition of patient) em-
por cercarias; contact dermatitis de peorar; (substance) deteriorarse
contacto; herpetiformis dermatitis deterioration n deterioro
herpetiforme; irritant dermatitis detoxification, detox (fam) n desintoxi-
irritativa; seborrheic dermatitis cacin f
seborreica; stasis dermatitis por develop vt desarrollar; to develop your
estasis muscles..desarrollar los msculos; vi
dermatofibroma n dermatofibroma m desarrollarse, aparecer(se), salir(se)
dermatological, dermatologic adj der- (fam); He is developing normally..
matolgico Est desarrollndose normalmente...
dermatologist n dermatlogo -ga mf, m- When did this ulcer develop?..Cun-
dico -ca mf especializado en la piel y do le apareci (sali) esta lcera?
sus enfermedades, especialista mf de la development n desarrollo; language
piel desarrollo del lenguaje; physical
dermatology n dermatologa, rama de la desarrollo fsico; sexual desarrollo
medicina que se ocupa de la piel y sus sexual; speech desarrollo del habla
enfermedades developmental adj del desarrollo;
dermatomyositis n dermatomiositis f milestone hito del desarrollo
dermatophyte n dermatofito deviated adj desviado
dermatophytosis n dermatofitosis f deviation n desviacin f
dermographism n dermografismo device n dispositivo, aparato; assistive
dermopathy n dermopata; nephrogenic dispositivo de ayuda; bastn m, an-
fibrosing fibrosis sistmica nefro- dador m, u otro dispositivo para asistir
gnica, dermopata fibrosante nefrog- con las actividades de la vida cotidia-
nica na; assistive hearing dispositivo or
DES V. diethylstilbestrol. aparato de ayuda auditiva; intrauter-
descendant n descendiente mf ine (IUD) dispositivo intrauterino
descending adj descendente (DIU), aparato (fam); left ventricular
describe vt describir assist dispositivo de asistencia ven-
desensitization n desensibilizacin f tricular izquierda; safety dispositivo
desensitize vt desensibilizar de seguridad
desipramine n desipramina DEXA V. dual-energy X-ray absorptio-
desire n deseo; vt desear metry.
desloratadine n desloratadina dexamethasone n dexametasona
desmopressin n desmopresina dexlansoprazole n dexlansoprazol m
desogestrel n desogestrel m dexterity n destreza
despair n desesperacin f, desesperanza dextromethorphan n dextrometorfano
desperate adj desesperado; to become dextrose n dextrosa
desesperarse DHEA V. dehydroepiandrosterone.
desperation n desesperacin f diabetes n diabetes f; insipidus diabe-
despondent adj deprimido tes inspida; (type 1, type 2) melli-
dessert n postre m tus diabetes mellitus (tipo 1, tipo 2);
destroy vt destruir gestational diabetes gestacional
dia 38 dil
diabetic adj & n diabtico -ca mf; caloras se mantiene constante; diabe-
foot pie diabtico tic dieta diabtica or para diabti-
diabetologist n diabetlogo -ga mf, m- cos; dysphagia dieta de or para dis-
dico -ca mf especializado en diabetes, fagia; full liquid dieta liquida com-
especialista mf en diabetes pleta; high-fiber dieta rica or alta
diabetology n diabetologa, rama de la en fibra; low-fat dieta baja en gra-
medicina que se ocupa de la diabetes sas; mechanical soft dieta de fcil
diagnose vt diagnosticar masticacin; Mediterranean dieta
diagnosis n (pl -ses) diagnstico; differ- mediterrnea; nectar consistency
ential diagnstico diferencial; fad dieta del nctar lquido; pured die-
diagnstico or trastorno de moda; ta pur; renal dieta renal; (sodium-,
pre-implantation genetic diagns- protein-, etc.) restricted dieta re-
tico gentico pre-implantacional or stringida (en sodio, en protenas, etc.);
preimplantatorio to be on a estar a dieta, seguir un
diagnostic adj diagnstico rgimen; weight loss dieta para
dialysis n dilisis f; continuous ambu- adelgazar, dieta de adelgazamiento,
latory peritoneal (CAPD) dilisis rgimen adelgazante (Esp), dieta para
peritoneal ambulatoria continua bajar de peso; vi estar a dieta, seguir un
(DPAC) rgimen
dialyze vt dializar dietary adj alimenticio, alimentario, die-
diameter n dimetro ttico; needs necesidades alimenti-
diaper n paal m; cloth paal de tela; cias or alimentarias
disposable paal desechable dietetic adj diettico; npl diettica
diaphragm n (anat, gyn) diafragma m diethylene glycol n dietilenglicol m
diarrhea n diarrea; traveler's diarrea diethylstilbestrol (DES) n dietilestilbe-
del viajero strol m (DES)
diarrheal adj diarreico dietitian n dietista mf, dietista-nutricio-
diary n diario nista mf (Esp), especialista mf en ali-
diastolic adj diastlico mentacin
diazepam n diazepam m differentiated adj diferenciado; partial-
DIC abbr disseminated intravascular ly parcialmente diferenciado; poor-
coagulation. V. coagulation. ly pobremente or poco diferencia-
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane do; well bien diferenciado
(DDT) n diclorodifeniltricloroetano difficulty n dificultad f
(DDT) diffuse adj difuso
dick n (vulg, penis) pene m diffusion n difusin f
diclofenac n diclofenaco diflunisal n diflunisal m
dicloxacillin n dicloxacilina digest vt digerir
dicyclomine (USAN), dicycloverine digestible adj digerible, digestible
(INN) n dicicloverina digestion n digestin f
didanosine n didanosina digestive adj digestivo
die vi (pret & pp died; ger dying) morir, digit n (finger, toe) dedo
fallecer digital adj digital
dieldrin n dieldrn m digitalis n (pharm) digital f
diet n dieta, rgimen m, alimentacin f dignity n dignidad f
(form); balanced alimentacin digoxin n digoxina
equilibrada or balanceada, dieta equi- diiodohydroxyquinoline n diyodohidro-
librada or balanceada; cardiac dieta xiquinolena, diiodohidroxiquinolena
cardaca; clear liquid dieta lquida (INN), iodoquinol m
clara, dieta de lquidos claros; consis- dilate vt, vi dilatar(se)
tent carbohydrate dieta diabtica dilation, dilatation n dilatacin f;
or para diabticos, dieta en la que la and curettage (D&C) dilatacin y
cantidad de carbohidratos medida en curetaje, dilatacin y legrado
dil 39 dis
dilator n dilatador m telectual; physically con discapaci-

dildo n (pl -dos) consolador m, pene dad fsica
erecto artificial usado para gratifica- disabling adj incapacitante, discapaci-
cin sexual tante
diloxanide n diloxanida disadvantage n inconveniente m, des-
diltiazem n diltiazem m ventaja
dilute adj diluido; vt diluir disappear vi desaparecer
dilution n dilucin f disaster n desastre m
dilutional adj dilucional disc n disco; herniated hernia de dis-
dim adj (comp dimmer; super dimmest) co; intervertebral disco interverte-
oscuro, indistinto bral; optic disco ptico
dimenhydrinate n dimenhidrinato discectomy n (pl -mies) discectoma
dimension n dimensin f discharge n secrecin f, (vaginal) flujo;
dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) n dimetil (from the hospital) alta; before dis-
sulfxido charge..antes del alta; summary in-
dimethyltryptamine (DMT) n dimetil- forme m de alta; vt dar de alta; We are
triptamina (DMT) going to discharge you tomorrow..Lo
diminish vt, vi disminuir vamos a dar de alta maana.
dimple n hoyuelo discipline n disciplina; vt disciplinar
dinner n cena discogram n discografa (estudio)
diopter n dioptra discography n discografa (tcnica)
dioxide n dixido discoid adj discoide
dioxin n dioxina discoloration n decoloracin f
diphenhydramine n difenhidramina discomfort n molestia, (euph) dolor m;
diphenoxylate n difenoxilato You're going to feel a little discom-
diphtheria n difteria fort..Va a sentir un poco de dolor.
diplococcus n (pl -ci) diplococo discontinue vt suspender, (a catheter,
dipstick n (for urine) tira reactiva (para monitor, etc.) retirar
orina) discouraged adj desalentado, desanima-
dipyridamole n dipiridamol m do; to get desalentarse, desanimarse
direction n direccin f discrepancy n discrepancia; leg length
directive V. advance directive. discrepancia en la longitud de las
Director of Nursing n director -ra mf de piernas
Enfermera disease n enfermedad f, mal m; Addi-
dirt n suciedad f son's * enfermedad de Addison; al-
dirty adj (comp -ier; super -iest) sucio; coholic liver enfermedad heptica
to get ensuciarse; to get (some- alcohlica; Alzheimer's enferme-
thing) ensuciar dad de Alzheimer; benign breast
disability n (pl -ties) discapacidad f, enfermedad mamaria benigna, enfer-
(esp. with respect to work, possibly medad fibroqustica de la mama; black
temporary) incapacidad f, (disorder) lung enfermedad del pulmn negro;
trastorno; developmental discapa- calcium pyrophosphate deposition
cidad del desarrollo; intellectual enfermedad por deposicin de piro-
discapacidad intelectual; learning fosfatos de calcio; cat-scratch en-
trastorno de aprendizaje; physical fermedad por araazo de gato; celiac
discapacidad fsica enfermedad celaca or celiaca, ce-
disabled adj discapacitado; (esp. with re- liaqua; Chagas enfermedad de
spect to work, possibly temporarily) Chagas; chronic obstructive pulmo-
incapacitado; developmentally con nary (COPD) enfermedad pulmo-
discapacidad del desarrollo; person nar obstructiva crnica (EPOC); con-
discapacitado -da mf; gravely seve- nective tissue enfermedad del tejido
ramente or gravemente discapacitado; conectivo or conjuntivo; coronary ar-
intellectually con discapacidad in- tery enfermedad coronaria; Creutz-
dis 40 dis
feldt-Jakob enfermedad de Creutz- ter; Paget's (of bone) enfermedad

feldt-Jakob; Crohn's enfermedad (sea) de Paget; Paget's (of breast)
de Crohn; Cushing's * enfermedad enfermedad de Paget (mamaria); Par-
de Cushing; degenerative joint ar- kinson's * enfermedad de Parkin-
trosis f, enfermedad articular degenera- son; pelvic inflammatory (PID)
tiva; diverticular enfermedad di- enfermedad inflamatoria plvica; peri-
verticular; fatty liver enfermedad pheral vascular enfermedad vascu-
de hgado graso; fibrocystic breast lar perifrica; polycystic kidney
enfermedad fibroqustica de la mama, poliquistosis f renal; Pott's * mal m
enfermedad mamaria benigna; fifth de Pott; Raynaud's enfermedad de
eritema infeccioso, quinta enfermedad; Raynaud; rheumatic heart cardio-
gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) pata reumtica; sexually transmitted
enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofgico (STD) enfermedad de transmisin
(ERGE); Gaucher's *enfermedad de sexual (ETS); sickle cell enferme-
Gaucher; graft-versus-host enfer- dad de clulas falciformes, enfermedad
medad de injerto contra el husped; drepanoctica (esp. Esp); venereal
Graves' * enfermedad de Graves; (VD) (ant) enfermedad de transmisin
hand, foot, and mouth enfermedad sexual (ETS), enfermedad venrea
mano-pie-boca; Hansen's enferme- (ant); von Willebrand enfermedad
dad de Hansen, lepra; heart en- de von Willebrand; Whipple's en-
fermedad cardaca or del corazn; fermedad de Whipple; Wilson's *
Hirschsprung's * enfermedad de enfermedad de Wilson
Hirschsprung; HIV enfermedad del *The non-possesive form is also used,
or por VIH; Hodgkin's * (ant) en- especially in the medical literature:
fermedad or linfoma m de Hodgkin; Addison disease, Cushing disease, etc.
Huntington's enfermedad de Hunt- disinfect vt desinfectar
ington; hyaline membrane enfer- disinfectant adj & n desinfectante m
medad de membrana hialina; infec- disinhibition n (psych) desinhibicin f
tious enfermedad infecciosa; in- disk V. disc.
flammatory bowel enfermedad in- dislocate vt luxarse, dislocarse; How did
flamatoria intestinal; interstitial lung he dislocate his shoulder?..Cmo se
enfermedad intersticial pulmonar; disloc el hombro?
Kawasaki enfermedad de Kawasa- dislocation n luxacin f, dislocacin f
ki; kidney enfermedad renal (form), dislodge vt desalojar, desplazar
enfermedad del rin; Legionnaires' disorder n trastorno, alteracin f; adjust-
legionelosis f; liver enfermedad ment trastorno de adaptacin; anti-
heptica (form), enfermedad del hga- social personality trastorno anti-
do; Lyme enfermedad de Lyme; social de la personalidad; anxiety
mad cow (fam) encefalopata es- trastorno de ansiedad; attention deficit
pongiforme bovina, enfermedad de las hyperactivity (ADHD) trastorno
vacas locas (fam); Mnire's enfer- por dficit de atencin con hiperacti-
medad f de Mnire; minimal change vidad (TDAH); autism spectrum
enfermedad de cambios mnimos; trastorno del espectro autista; avoidant
mixed connective tissue enferme- personality trastorno de la perso-
dad mixta del tejido conectivo or con- nalidad por evitacin; behavioral
juntivo; motor neuron enfermedad trastorno de (la) conducta; binge eat-
de neurona motora; myeloprolifera- ing trastorno por atracn; bipolar
tive enfermedad mieloproliferativa; trastorno bipolar; body dysmorphic
non-alcoholic fatty liver enferme- trastorno dismrfico corporal; bor-
dad heptica grasa no alcohlica; Os- derline personality trastorno lmite
ler-Weber-Rendu enfermedad de de la personalidad; cyclothymic
Rendu-Osler-Weber; Osgood-Schlat- trastorno ciclotmico; dependent per-
ter enfermedad de Osgood-Schlat- sonality trastorno de la personali-
dis 41 Doc
dad por dependencia; eating tras- distractible adj distrado, que se distrae
torno alimentario; female sexual arou- fcilmente
sal trastorno de la excitacin sexual distress n distrs m, afliccin f; respira-
en la mujer; histrionic personality tory distrs respiratorio
trastorno histrinico de la personali- district n distrito, rea
dad; language trastorno del lengua- disturbance n trastorno, alteracin f
je; mood trastorno del estado de disulfiram n disulfiram m
nimo; movement trastorno del mo- diuresis n diuresis f
vimiento; myeloproliferative tras- diuretic adj & n diurtico
torno mieloproliferativo; narcissistic diversion n derivacin f; program
personality trastorno narcisista de (US) programa alterno, programa que
la personalidad; obsessive compulsive ofrece una alternativa a una prctica
trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo; ob- daina (como uso de drogas, prostitu-
sessive-compulsive personality cin, etc.) generalmente ordenadado
trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo de la por el tribunal; drug desvo or des-
personalidad; panic trastorno de viacin f de drogas; urinary deriva-
pnico; paranoid personality tras- cin urinaria
torno paranoide de la personalidad; diverticulitis n diverticulitis f
personality trastorno de la perso- diverticulosis n diverticulosis f
nalidad; post-traumatic stress diverticulum n (pl -la) divertculo;
(PTSD) trastorno de estrs pos- Meckel o Meckel's divertculo de
traumtico (TEPT); schizoid personal- Meckel
ity trastorno esquizoide de la perso- divide vt dividir
nalidad; schizotypal personality diving n (sport) buceo
trastorno esquizotpico de la persona- divorce n divorcio; vt divorciarse de;
lidad; seasonal affective trastorno She divorced him..Se divorci de l;
afectivo estacional, depresin f inver- vi divorciarse
nal; separation anxiety trastorno dizziness n mareo
de ansiedad por separacin; sleep dizzy adj (comp -zier; super -ziest) ma-
trastorno del sueo; somatoform reado; to make (one) dar(le) mareo
trastorno de somatizacin; speech DMARD abbr disease-modifying anti-
trastorno del habla rheumatic drug. V. drug.
disoriented adj desorientado DMSO V. dimethyl sulfoxide.
dispense vt (pharm) dispensar DMT V. dimethlytryptamine.
displaced adj desplazado DMV abbr Department of Motor Vehi-
displacement n (ortho, psych, etc.) des- cles. V. department.
plazamiento DNA V. deoxyribonucleic acid.
disposable adj desechable DNR abbr Do Not Resuscitate. V. re-
dissection n diseccin f; aortic disec- suscitate.
cin artica or de aorta; lymph node DO, D.O. V. Doctor of Osteopathy.
diseccin ganglionar, (complete) doctor, doc (fam) n mdico -ca mf, doc-
vaciamiento ganglionar tor -ra mf*; on call mdico de guar-
disseminate vi diseminarse dia; family mdico de cabecera,
dissemination n diseminacin f mdico de la familia; on-call mdi-
dissociation n (psych) disociacin f co de guardia; primary care m-
dissolve vt, vi disolver(se) dico de atencin primaria, mdico de
distal adj distal cabecera; private mdico privado
distend vt distender; to become distend- (V. tambin physician.)
ed distender(se) *abbreviated in front of surnames as el
distention n distensin f Dr. and la Dra.
distilled adj destilado Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS o
distinguish vt distinguir D.D.S.) n odontlogo, ga mf, dentista
distracted adj distrado mf, licenciado -da mf en odontologa
Doc 42 dri
Doctor of Medicine (MD o M.D.) n m- down adj (fam, depressed) triste, depri-
dico, doctor -ra mf, licenciado -da mf mido; Are you feeling down?..Se
en medicina siente triste?; adv hacia abajo; Look
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO o D.O.) n down..Mire hacia abajo.
ostepata mf, licenciado -da mf en os- downer n (fam) sedante m
teopata doxazocin n doxazocina
dog n perro; guide , seeing eye doxorubicin n doxorubicina
perro gua doxycycline n doxiciclina
domestic adj domstico, casero doze vi dormitar
dominant adj dominante; gene Dr. V. doctor.
(hand, hemisphere, etc.) gen (mano, drag n (of a cigarette) calada; Not a sin-
hemisferio, etc.) dominante gle drag!..Ni siquiera una calada!
donate vt donar drain n drenaje m; surgical drenaje
donation n donacin f; blood (organ, quirrgico; vt drenar; to drain an ab-
etc.) donacin de sangre (rganos, scess..drenar un absceso; vi salir(le),
etc.) drenar; Is the wound still draining
donepezil n donepezilo pus?..Todava le sale pus de la heri-
donor adj de donante; semen semen da?
m de donante; n donante mf; living drainage n (procedure) drenaje m; (ma-
donante vivo; organ donante de r- terial drained) drenaje, lquido drena-
ganos; universal donante universal do, secreciones fpl
dopamine n dopamina drank pret de drink
dope n (fam o vulg) narcticos, drogas drape n pao; surgical pao quirrgi-
dopey, doped up adj (fam) drogado co
doping n (sports) dopaje m draw n extraccin f; blood extraccin
Doppler V. ultrasound. de sangre; You need to go to the lab-
dorsal adj dorsal oratory for a blood draw..Tiene que
dosage n dosificacin f; (dose) dosis f ir al laboratorio para que le saquen
dose n dosis f; high-dose* a or en dosis sangre; vt (pret drew; pp drawn) to
altas; low-dose* a or en dosis bajas, blood sacar sangre, extraer sangre
(birth control) de baja dosis; test (form)
dosis de prueba dream n sueo; vt, vi (pret & pp dream-
*There are at least 12 possible trans- ed o dreamt) soar; to of o about
lations of this term using the prepo- soar con
sitions a, en, or de; using singular or dress n vestido; vt vestir; (a wound) ven-
plural; and inverting the order of the dar; vi (tambin to get dressed) ves-
adjective and noun. Using de implies a tirse
fundamental quality of the medication dressing n venda, apsito (form), cura,
under discussion. All permutations are (after application) vendaje m; com-
seen; the two listed the most common. pression vendaje compresivo; oc-
dosing n dosificacin f clusive vendaje or apsito oclusivo,
double adj & adv doble; vision visin cura oclusiva (esp. Esp); pressure
f doble; to see ver doble; vt doblar vendaje compresivo
double-jointed adj (person) que tiene drew pret de draw
doble articulacin, que puede doblar dried pret & pp de dry
las articulaciones ms de lo normal drill (dent) n torno, taladro; vt perforar
doubt n duda; vt dudar; I doubt that's drink n bebida; energy bebida ener-
going to help..Dudo que vaya a ayu- gizante or energtica; protein bebi-
dar. da protenica; vt, vi (pret drank; pp
douche n lavado or ducha vaginal; vi drunk) beber, tomar; Do you drink al-
darse un lavado or una ducha vaginal cohol much?..Bebe (Toma) Ud. alco-
doula n doula mf, persona sin titulacin hol con frecuencia?
que asiste a las embarazadas drip n goteo; postnasal goteo pos-
dri 43 dus
nasal or postnasal, goteo retronasal; vi druggist n (ant) farmacutico -ca mf, bo-
(pret & pp dripped; ger dripping) go- ticario -ria mf
tear drugstore n farmacia, botica
drive n impulso; sex impulso sexual, drunk (pp de drink) adj borracho; to get
libido f; vt, vi (pret drove; pp driven) emborracharse; n (person) borracho
(a vehicle) conducir, manejar; driving -cha mf
under the influence (DUI)..conducir dry adj seco; heaves (fam) arcadas
bajo los efectos del alcohol (form), vmitos secos, intento de vomi-
driver n conductor -ra mf; designated tar sin nada que expulsar; mouth
conductor designado, persona de un sequedad f de boca, boca seca; to get
grupo a la que le ha tocado no beber secarse; vt (pret & pp dried) secar;
para conducir vi (tambin to out) secarse
dronedarone n dronedarona drying adj secante
drool n baba; vi babear dryness n sequedad f, resequedad f
drooling n babeo DTP abbr diphtheria, tetanus, and per-
droop vi (eyelids, etc.) caerse (los prpa- tussis. V. vaccine.
dos, etc.) DTs, the (fam) V. delirium tremens.
drop n gota; (in level of something being dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
measured) descenso, disminucin f, (DEXA) n absorciometra de rayos X
baja; cough pastilla para la tos; ear de energa dual
drops gotas ticas (form), gotas para duct n conducto, va; bile conducto
los odos; eye drops colirio, gotas of- biliar; common bile conducto col-
tlmicas (form), gotas para los ojos; doco, coldoco (fam), conducto biliar
foot pie cado; ophthalmic drops comn; cystic conducto cstico; left
gotas oftlmicas, colirio; otic drops hepatic conducto heptico izquier-
gotas ticas; wrist mueca cada; vi do; lacrimal conducto lagrimal;
(pret & pp dropped; ger dropping) pancreatic conducto pancretico;
bajar(se); His sugar dropped..(Se) Le right hepatic conducto heptico
baj el azcar. derecho; tear conducto lagrimal
droplet n gotcula, gota chica (de esputo ductal adj ductal
que puede flotar en el aire y transmitir ductus arteriosus n conducto arterioso;
infeccin) patent conducto arterioso persis-
drospirenone n drospirenona tente
drove pret de drive due adj date (obst) fecha probable de
drown vt, vi ahogar(se) parto; to be (obst) esperar dar a luz;
drowsy adj (comp -sier; super -siest) When are you due?.. Cundo espera
somnoliento (form), que tiene sueo; to dar a luz?..Cul es la fecha del parto?;
be tener sueo prep to debido a, como consecuen-
drug n droga, medicamento; antiepilep- cia de; ascites due to liver failure..
tic antiepilptico; designer dro- ascitis debida a insuficiencia heptica
ga de diseo; disease-modifying anti- DUI abbr driving under the influence.
rheumatic (DMARD) frmaco an- V. drive.
tirreumtico modificador de la enfer- dull adj (pain) sordo; (object) romo; vt
medad (FARME); holiday descanso (pain) calmar (dolor)
del medicamento; hard droga dura; duloxetine n duloxetina
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory dumb adj (ant, mute) mudo
(NSAID) antiinflamatorio no esteroi- duodenal adj duodenal; switch cruce
deo (AINE); orphan medicamento m duodenal
hurfano; prescription medicamen- duodenitis n duodenitis f
to recetado, medicina recetada, medi- duodenum n duodeno
camento de venta con receta mdica; durable adj duradero
soft droga blanda; vt (pret & pp duration n duracin f
drugged; ger drugging) drogar dust n polvo; house polvo domstico
dut 44 ech
or casero, polvo de la casa dysfunctional adj disfuncional

dutasteride n dutasterida dyskinesia n discinesia; tardive dis-
DVT abbr deep venous thrombosis. V. cinesia tarda
thrombosis. dyslexia n dislexia
dwarf n enano -na mf dyslipidemia n dislipidemia
dwarfism n enanismo dyspepsia n (form) dispepsia, indiges-
dye n tinte m, tintura, colorante m tin f
dying ger de die dysphasia n disfasia, dificultad f para
dysarthria n disartria comunicarse debida a un problema del
dyscrasia n discrasia cerebro
dysentery n disentera dysplasia n displasia, desorden f de cre-
dysfunction n disfuncin f; diastolic cimiento en un tejido
disfuncin diastlica; erectile (ED) dysplastic adj displsico
disfuncin erctil; temporomandibu- dystrophy n distrofia; reflex sympathe-
lar joint disfuncin temporoman- tic (ant) sndrome m de dolor re-
dibular, disfuncin de la articulacin gional complejo, distrofia simptica re-
temporomandibular fleja (ant)
E
ear n oreja, (organ of hearing) odo; ex- ear, nose, and throat (ENT) n otorrino-
ternal odo externo; glue (fam) laringologa (form); odos, nariz y gar-
otitis media con derrame, otitis media ganta
serosa; inner odo interno; middle earplug n tapn auditivo or de odo
odo medio; outer odo externo; earring n arete m
swimmer's (fam) otitis externa, earthquake n terremoto, (light) temblor
odo de nadador (fam) m (de tierra)
ear ache n dolor m de odo earwax n cerumen m (form), cera de los
ear candle n vela de odo odos
eardrum, ear drum n tmpano eat vt, vi (pret ate; pp eaten) comer
earlier adj & adv (comp de early) ms EBV abbr Epstein-Barr virus. V. virus.
temprano; to go to bed earlier..acos- ECG V. electrocardiogram.
tarse ms temprano Echinacea (bot) Echinacea
earliest adj & adv (super de early) the echinococcosis n equinococosis f
possible appointment la cita lo Echinococcus n equinococo
ms pronto posible echocardiogram, echo (fam) n ecocar-
ear lobe, earlobe n lbulo de la oreja diografa, ecocardiograma m (esp.
early adj (comp earlier; super ear-liest) Amer)
temprano, (development) precoz; echocardiography n ecocardiografa;
puberty pubertad precoz; during ear- stress ecocardiografa de estrs or
ly pregnancy..durante el principio del esfuerzo; transesophageal ecocar-
embarazo; adv temprano diografa transesofgica; transthora-
earmuffs, ear muffs n orejeras cic ecocardiografa transtorcica
ecl 45 ele
eclampsia n eclampsia tiveness, most Spanish-speaking health

ecstasy n (fam) metilendioximetanfeta- professionals use eficacia and efectivi-
mina (MDMA), xtasis m (fam); liquid dad interchangeably.]
gammahidroxibutirato, xtasis l- effort n esfuerzo
quido effusion n derrame m; pericardial de-
ECT abbr electroconvulsive therapy. rrame pericrdico; pleural derrame
V. therapy. pleural
ecthyma n ectima m EGD V. esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
ectopic adj ectpico egg n huevo; (fam, ovum) vulo, huevo
ectropion n ectropin m, inversin f ha- (fam); white clara de huevo;
cia fuera del prpado inferior yolk yema de huevo
eczema n eccema or eczema m ego n (pl egos) (psych) yo; (lay sense)
ED abbr emergency department. V. de- ego m
partment. egocentric adj egocntrico
ED abbr erectile dysfunction. V. dys- egoism n egosmo
function. egoist n egosta mf
edema n edema m, hinchazn f; pulmo- egoistic adj egosta
nary edema pulmonar egotism n egotismo
edge n borde m, margen m; cutting egotist n egotista mf
(of a blade) borde cortante; cutting egotistic adj egotista
technology tecnologa (de) punta; to ejaculate n eyaculado; vi eyacular
be on (fam) estar nervioso, estar ejaculation n eyaculacin f; premature
irritable; to take the off (fam) cal- eyaculacin precoz
mar un poco (dolor, ansiedad, etc.) EKG (ant) V. electrocardiogram.
edoxaban n edoxabn m elastic adj elstico
educate vt educar elbow n codo
education n educacin f; diabetic elderly adj de edad avanzada, mayor
educacin diabetolgica (form), edu- elective adj (surg) programado, electivo
cacin en diabetes; sex educacin electric, electrical adj elctrico
sexual electrocardiogram (ECG) n electro-
EEG V. electroencephalogram y elec- cardiograma m (ECG)
troencephalography. electrocardiography (ECG) n electro-
efavirenz n efavirenz m cardiografa (ECG)
effect n efecto; adverse efecto adver- electrocute vt electrocutar
so; cumulative efecto acumulativo; electrocution n electrocucin f
side efecto secundario; to take electrode n electrodo
hacer efecto electroencephalogram (EEG) n electro-
effective adj eficaz, efectivo; (clinical encefalograma m (EEG)
research) eficaz bajo condiciones nor- electroencephalography (EEG) n elec-
males (See note under efficacy.) troencefalografa (EEG)
effectiveness n eficacia, efectividad f; electrolysis n electrlisis f
(clinical research) eficacia bajo con- electrolyte adj electroltico; n electrolito
diciones normales (See note under effi- or electrlito
cacy.) electromyography (EMG) n electromio-
effeminate adj afeminado grafa (EMG)
efficacious adj eficaz, efectivo; (clinical electrophoresis n electroforesis f
research) eficaz bajo condiciones con- electrophysiologic, electrophysiologi-
troladas (See note under efficacy.) cal adj electrofisiolgico
efficacy n eficacia, efectividad f; (clini- electrophysiology (EP) n electrofisiolo-
cal research) eficacia bajo condiciones ga (EF)
controladas; [Note: While English- element n elemento; trace oligoele-
speaking health professionals often mento
distinguish between efficacy and effec- elephantiasis n elefantiasis f
ele 46 end
eletriptan n eletriptn m litical) capacitar (V. tambin la nota

elevate vt elevar; Keep your legs elevat- bajo enable.)
ed..Mantenga las piernas elevadas. empty adj vaco; on an stomach en
elevation n elevacin f ayunas; vt (pret & pp -tied) vaciar; to
eliminate vt eliminar empty one's bladder..vaciar la vejiga
elimination n eliminacin f emptying n vaciamiento
elixir n elxir or elixir m empyema n empiema m
elute vt liberar; drug-eluting liberador emtricitabine n emtricitabina
de frmacos enable vt (psych) facilitar, ayudar, permi-
emaciated adj severamente enflaqueci- tir (que alguien haga algo perjudi-
do, demacrado cial); He enables her helplessness by
emasculate vt emascular doing everything for her..El facilita
embarrass vt to feel embarrassed..sen- su indefensin por hacer todo por ella;
tirse avergonzado, sentir vergenza [Nota: En el argot psiquitrico ingls,
embarrassment n vergenza cuando uno facilita que alguien haga
embolectomy n (pl -mies) embolectoma algo perjudicial se habla de to enable
embolism n embolia; pulmonary em- y cuando uno facilita que alguien
bolia pulmonar haga algo beneficioso, se habla de to
embolization n embolizacin f; uterine empower.]
artery embolizacin de las arterias enalapril n enalapril m
uterinas enamel n esmalte m
embolus n (pl -li) mbolo encephalitis n encefalitis f; eastern
embrace n abrazo; vt abrazar equine encefalitis equina del este,
embryo n (pl -os) embrin m encefalitis equina oriental (Esp); Vene-
embryology n embriologa zuelan equine encefalitis equina
embryonal adj embrionario; car- venezolana
cinoma carcinoma embrionario encephalopathy n encefalopata; bovine
embryonic adj embrionario; stem cell spongiform encefalopata espongi-
clula madre embrionaria forme bovina, enfermedad f de las va-
emergency n (pl -cies) (medical) urgen- cas locas (fam); chronic traumatic
cia, emergencia, (non-medical) emer- encefalopata traumtica crnica; he-
gencia; C-section cesarea de emer- patic encefalopata heptica; Wer-
gencia; department (ED) unidad nicke's encefalopata de Wernicke
de urgencias; room (ER) sala de ur- end n fin m, final m; end of life deci-
gencias or emergencias sions..decisiones al final de la vida;
emerging adj emergente; disease en- end-stage en fase or etapa terminal
fermedad f emergente endarterectomy n (pl -mies) endarterec-
emesis n emesis f toma; carotid endarterectoma ca-
emetic adj emtico; n vomitivo, emtico rotdea
EMG V. electromyography. endemic adj endmico
emollient adj & n emoliente m endocarditis n endocarditis f; infectious
emotion n emocin f endocarditis infecciosa
emotional adj emocional, afectivo, emo- endocardium n (pl -dia) endocardio
tivo endocervical adj endocervical
empathy n empata endocervix n (pl -vices o -vixes) endo-
emphysema n enfisema m crvix m&f
empirical adj emprico endocrine adj endocrino
employ vt emplear endocrinologist n endocrinlogo -ga mf,
employer n empleador -ra mf, patrn mdico -ca mf especializado en las hor-
-trona mf (fam) monas y sus trastornos, especialista mf
employment n empleo en hormonas
empower vt (psych) apoyar, dar confian- endocrinology n endocrinologa, rama
za, facilitar, ayudar, permitir; (sociopo- de la medicina que se ocupa de las hor-
end 47 epi
monas y sus trastornos entrance n entrada

endodontics n endodoncia entrapment n compresin f, atrapamien-
endodontist n endodoncista mf to; ulnar nerve compresin or atra-
endometriosis n endometriosis f pamiento del nervio cubital; peripher-
endometritis n endometritis f al nerve compresin or atrapamien-
endometrium n endometrio to de nervio perifrico
endophthalmitis n endoftalmitis f entropion n entropin m, inversin f ha-
endorphin n endorfina cia dentro del prpado inferior
endoscope n endoscopio entry n entrada; portal of puerta de
endoscopic adj endoscpico; retro- entrada
grade cholangiopancreatography enucleation n enucleacin f
(ERCP) colangiopancreatografa re- enuresis n enuresis f, (el) orinarse en la
trgrada endoscpica (CPRE) cama, (el) mojar la cama
endoscopy n (pl -pies) endoscopia; cap- envenomation n envenenamiento (de
sule endoscopia capsular; upper origen animal)
endoscopia digestiva alta, esofagogas- environment n (in general) medio am-
troduodenoscopia biente; (immediate surroundings) en-
endotracheal adj endotraqueal torno, ambiente m; something in your
endure vt aguantar, tolerar environment..algo en su entorno
enema n enema m, lavativa; barium environmental adj (in general) ambien-
enema de bario, enema opaco; reten- tal, del medio ambiente; (immediate
tion enema de retencin surroundings) ambiental
energetic adj activo, con mucha energa enzyme n enzima m&f; [Note: Masculine
energy n energa usage predominates in Spain, while
enfuvirtide n enfuvirtida feminine usage predominates in Latin
engineering n ingeniera; genetic in- America.]
geniera gentica eosinophil n eosinfilo
enlarge vt, vi agrandar(se); enlarged eosinophilia n eosinofilia
heart corazn agrandado EP V. electrophysiology.
enlargement n agrandamiento, aumento ephedra n (bot) efedra
de tamao ephedrine n efedrina
enoxaparin sodium n enoxaparina de epicondyle n (of elbow) (lateral) epicn-
sodio dilo (lateral); (medial) epitrclea, epi-
enrich vt enriquecer cndilo medial (esp. Amer)
enrollment n (insurance, etc.) inscrip- epicondylitis n (lateral) epicondilitis f
cin f (lateral); (medial) epitrocletis f, epi-
ENT V. ear, nose, and throat. condilitis f medial (esp. Amer)
entacapone n entacapona epidemic adj epidmico; n epidemia
entecavir n entecavir m epidemiologist n epidemilogo -ga mf,
enteral adj enteral mdico mf especializado en la propaga-
enteric adj entrico; enteric-coated con cin de enfermedades en poblaciones
cubierta entrica epidemiology n epidemiologa, estudio
enteritis n enteritis f; eosinophilic en- de la propagacin de enfermedades en
teritis eosinoflica; regional enfer- poblaciones
medad f de Crohn, enteritis regional epididymis n (pl -mides) epiddimo
enterococcus n (pl -ci) enterococo; van- epididymitis n epididimitis f
comycin-resistant enterococo resis- epidural adj epidural
tente a (la) vancomicina epigastric adj epigstrico
enterocolitis n enterocolitis f epiglottis n epiglotis f
enteropathy n (pl -thies) enteropata; epiglottitis n epiglotitis f
protein-losing enteropata perdedo- epilepsy n epilepsia
ra de protenas epileptic adj & n epilptico -ca mf
enterotoxin n enterotoxina epinephrine n epinefrina
epi 48 evi
epiphyseal adj epifisario eschar n escara, costra

epiphysis n epfisis f escitalopram n escitalopram m
episiotomy n (pl -mies) episiotoma esomeprazole n esomeprazol m
episode n episodio esophageal adj esofgico
epispadias n epispadias m esophagitis n esofagitis f; erosive
eplerenone n eplerenona esofagitis erosiva; reflux esofagitis
epoetin alfa n epoetina alfa por reflujo
EPS abbr electrophysiology study. V. esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) n
study. esofagogastroduodenoscopia, endosco-
epulis n pulis m pia digestiva alta
equilibrium n equilibrio esophagus n (pl -gi) esfago; Barrett's
equipment n equipo; durable medical o Barrett esfago de Barrett
equipo mdico duradero ESR abbr erythrocyte sedimentation
equivalence n equivalencia rate. V. rate.
equivalent adj & n equivalente m essential adj esencial
ER abbr emergency room. V. room. estradiol n estradiol m
eradicate vt erradicar estriol n estriol m
eradication n erradicacin f estrogen n estrgeno; conjugated estro-
ERCP V. endoscopic retrograde cho- gens estrgenos conjugados
langiopancreatography. eszopiclone n eszopiclona
erect adj erecto etanercept n etanercept m
erectile adj erctil ethambutol n etambutol m
erection n ereccin f ethanol n etanol m
ergocalciferol n ergocalciferol m ether n ter m
ergonomic adj ergonmico -ca ethical adj tico
ergonomics n ergonoma ethinyl estradiol (USAN), ethinylestra-
ergotamine n ergotamina diol (INN) n etinilestradiol m
erode vt erosionar ethionamide n etionamida
erogenous adj ergeno ethmoid adj etmoidal; bone hueso et-
erosion n erosin f moides; sinus seno etmoidal
erosive adj erosivo ethnic adj tnico
erotic adj ertico ethnicity n origen tnico, identidad tni-
error n error m; inborn of metabo- ca
lism error innato or congnito del me- ethosuximide n etosuximida
tabolismo; laboratory error de la- ethyl alcohol n etanol m
boratorio; medication error de me- ethylene glycol n etilenglicol m
dicacin; refractive error refractivo etoposide n etopsido
ertapenem n ertapenem m eucalyptus n (bot) eucalipto
eruption n (dent, derm, etc.) erupcin f; eunuch n eunuco
fixed drug erupcin fija medica- euphoria n euforia
mentosa, erupcin fija por medicamen- Eustachian tube n trompa de Eustaquio
tos or drogas; polymorphous light euthanasia n eutanasia
erupcin polimorfa lumnica evacuate vt evacuar
erysipelas n erisipela evacuation n evacuacin f
erythema n eritema m; chronicum evaluate vt evaluar, valorar
migrans eritema crnico migratorio; evaluation n evaluacin f, valoracin f
infectiosum eritema infeccioso; evening n (early) tarde f, (after dark) no-
marginatum eritema marginado; che f
multiforme eritema multiforme; eventually adv con el tiempo; Eventual-
nodosum eritema nodoso or nudoso ly it will go away..Con el tiempo se le
erythrocyte n eritrocito va a quitar.
erythromycin n eritromicina evidence n evidencia; There is no evi-
erythropoietin n eritropoyetina dence of tumor..No hay evidencia de
evi 49 ext
tumor ejercitar los msculos; vi ejercitar(se),

evil eye n mal m de ojo hacer ejercicio
evolution n evolucin f exert vt to oneself esforzarse, hacer
evolve vi evolucionar, desarrollarse esfuerzos
ex- pref ex; ex-husband ex marido, ex exertion n esfuerzo; physical esfuer-
esposo; ex-wife ex esposa zo fsico
exacerbation n exacerbacin f, agudiza- exfoliation n exfoliacin f
cin f exfoliative adj exfoliativo
exact adj exacto exhale vt, vi exhalar, sacar aire (fam)
examination, exam (fam) n exploracin exhaust vt agotar
f (form), reconocimiento (form), exa- exhausted adj agotado, exhausto; to be-
men m, revisin f (fam); breast ex- come agotarse
ploracin mamaria, examen mamario exhaust gases npl gases mpl de escape
or de mama or seno; breast self-exam- exhausting adj agotador
ination (form) autoexploracin mama- exhaustion n agotamiento
ria, autoexamen mamario or de mama exit n salida
or seno, examen de los propios senos; expand vt, vi expandir(se)
mini-mental state mini-examen m expectant adj (obst, fam) embarazada,
del estado mental; pelvic examen esperando beb
plvico, examen de las partes (ntimas) expecting adj (obst, fam) embarazada,
(fam); physical exploracin fsica, esperando beb
examen fsico; rectal tacto or exa- expectorant adj & n expectorante m
men rectal experience n experiencia; vt (to feel)
examine vt explorar (form), reconocer sentir, experimentar
(form), examinar, revisar (fam); May I experiment n experimento; vi experi-
examine your leg?..Puedo examinar- mentar
le la pierna? experimental adj experimental
exanthem subitum n exantema sbito expert adj & n experto -ta mf, especialis-
excess n exceso ta mf; opinion opinin f de expertos
excessive adj excesivo expiration n (of a drug) vencimiento, ca-
exchange n intercambio ducidad f; (exhalation) espiracin f;
excipient n excipiente m date fecha de vencimiento or caduci-
excise vt extirpar, sacar (fam), quitar dad
completamente con ciruga expiratory adj espiratorio
excision n escisin expire vi (to die) fallecer, morir
excisional adj escisional exploratory adj (surg) explorador
excite vt entusiasmar, emocionar; (sexu- expose vt exponer
ally) excitar exposed adj expuesto, (uncovered) des-
excoriate vt excoriar cubierto; sun-exposed areas.. reas
excoriation n excoriacin f expuestas al sol...Have you been ex-
excrement n excremento posed to tuberculosis?..Ha estado
excrete vt excretar expuesto a la tuberculosis?
excretory adj excretor exposure n exposicin f, contacto
excuse n excusa; work excusa mdica express vt (thoughts, ideas, etc.) expre-
para el trabajo sar; (pus, etc.) exprimir; to oneself
exemestane n exemestano expresarse
exenatide n exenatida expressive adj expresivo
exercise n ejercicio; Kegel exercises expulsion n expulsin f
ejercicios de Kegel; regular physical extend vt, vi extender(se)
ejercicio fsico regular; stretching extender n extensor m; penis extensor
exercises ejercicios de estiramiento; de pene
warmup exercises ejercicios de calen- extension n extensin f
tamiento; vt ejercitar; to muscles extensive adj exhaustivo; testing
ext 50 fac
pruebas exhaustivas with the naked a simple vista

extensor adj & n (anat) extensor m eyeball n globo ocular (form), globo del
exterior adj & n exterior m ojo
external adj externo eyebright n (bot) eufrasia
extra adj extra eyebrow n ceja; Raise your eyebrows..
extracorporeal adj extracorpreo Levante las cejas.
extract n (pharm) extracto; grape seed eyedropper n gotero, cuentagotas m
extracto de semilla de uva; pine eyeglasses npl gafas, lentes mpl, ante-
bark extracto de corteza de pino; vt ojos, espejuelos (esp. Carib) (V. tam-
(to take out) extraer, sacar bin glasses.)
extraction n (dent, etc.) extraccin f eyeground n fondo de ojo
extravasation n extravasacin f eyelash n pestaa
extremity n (pl -ties) extremidad f eyelid n prpado
extrovert n extrovertido -da mf eyesight n vista
extroverted adj extrovertido eyestrain n cansancio or fatiga visual
extubate vt extubar eyewash n colirio, gotas para los ojos
extubation n extubacin f eyewear n gafas, lentes mpl, anteojos,
exudate n exudado espejuelos (esp. Carib); protective
eye n ojo; corner of the ngulo del gafas protectoras or de seguridad
ojo; shadow sombras para ojos; ezetimibe n ezetimiba
F
face n cara, rostro; vt (to confront) en- facial, masaje m facial
frentar; (to turn, facing) voltearse ha- facility n (pl -ties) centro, hospital m,
cia; Face the wall, please..Voltese asilo, residencia; skilled nursing
hacia la pared, por favor. (US) centro de enfermera especializa-
facedown adv boca abajo da, asilo or residencia para enfermos o
facelift n ritidectoma (form), estiramien- discapacitados que requieren servicios
to facial, lifting facial (Ang), ciruga de enfermera
plstica para eliminar las arrugas de la factitious adj facticio, simulado, fingido
cara factor n factor m; clotting o coagulation
face mask V. mask. factor de coagulacin; V Leiden
face shield n (medicine) protector m or factor V de Leiden; intrinsic factor
pantalla facial; (sports) protector facial intrnseco; Rh factor Rh; rheuma-
facet n (anat) faceta; joint injection toid factor reumatoide or reumatoi-
inyeccin facetaria (form), inyeccin deo; risk factor de riesgo; sun pro-
en la faceta articular tection (SPF) factor de proteccin
faceup adv boca arriba solar (FPS)
facial adj facial; cleanser limpiador facts of life npl (ped, euph) cmo se ha-
facial, desmaquillador m; n tratamiento cen los bebs
fac 51 FDA
faculty n (pl -ties) facultad f mf

Fahrenheit adj Fahrenheit farsighted adj hipermtrope (form), que
fail vi fracasar, fallar tiene dificultad para ver los objetos
failure n insuficiencia, fallo, falla, fraca- cercanos
so; adrenal insuficiencia suprarre- farsightedness n hipermetropa (form),
nal; congestive heart insuficiencia dificultad f para ver los objetos cerca-
cardaca congestiva; to thrive des- nos
medro; (ped) retraso del crecimiento, fart (vulg) n flato (form), gas m (expul-
desmedro; heart insuficiencia car- sado del recto), pedo (vulg); vi expul-
daca, fallo cardaco; heart with sar gases, tirarse pedos (vulg), tirarse
preserved ejection fraction insufi- un pedo (vulg)
ciencia cardaca con fraccin de eyec- fascia n (pl -ciae) fascia
cin preservada; liver insuficiencia fasciitis n fascitis f; necrotizing fasci-
heptica, fallo heptico; multisystem tis necrotizante
organ falla multiorgnica, fallo fascioliasis n fascioliasis f
multiorgnico; (acute, chronic) renal fasciotomy n (pl -mies) fasciotoma
failure insuficiencia renal (aguda, cr- fast adj rpido; fast-acting (fam) de ac-
nica); respiratory insuficiencia res- cin rpida
piratoria, fallo respiratorio, falla respi- fast n ayuno; vi ayunar, no comer nada
ratoria; treatment fracaso terapu- fasting adj en ayunas; blood glucose
tico or del tratamiento glucemia en ayunas (form), azcar en
faint adj to feel sentir que se va a des- la sangre en ayunas; n ayuno, (el) ayu-
mayar, sentirse mareado; Do you feel nar; Fasting for a day won't do you
faint?..Siente que se va a desmayar?; any harm..Ayunar por un da no le
n desmayo; vi desmayarse har ningn dao
fair adj (complexion) blanco, gero fat adj (comp fatter; super fattest) gor-
(Mex) do; to get engordar(se); n grasa;
faith n (religious) fe f animal grasa animal; milk grasa
fall n cada; (in level of something being de leche; saturated grasa saturada;
measured) descenso, disminucin f, trans grasa trans; unsaturated
baja; (season) otoo; to prevent falls.. grasa insaturada
prevenir las cadas; vi (pret fell; pp fal- fatal adj mortal, fatal
len) caerse; bajar(se); to down caer- fat burner n quemador m de grasa
se father n padre m
fallen pp de fall fatherhood n paternidad f
fallout n (nuclear) lluvia radiactiva father-in-law n (pl fathers-in-law) sue-
false adj falso, (tooth, eye, etc.) postizo; gro
teeth dientes postizos, dentadura fatigue n fatiga, cansancio
postiza fatty adj (comp -tier; super -tiest) (tis-
famciclovir n famciclovir m sue) adiposo (form), graso; (food) gra-
familial adj familiar so, grasoso
family adj familiar; n (pl -lies) familia; fatty acid n cido graso; essential
dysfunctional familia disfuncional; cido graso esencial; monounsaturat-
extended familia extendida; ed cido graso monoinsaturado;
member familiar mf; planning pla- omega-3 cido graso omega-3;
nificacin f familiar; practice medi- polyunsaturated cido graso
cina familiar or de familia; tree r- poliinsaturado; saturated cido
bol genealgico or familiar graso saturado; trans cido gra-
famotidine n famotidina so trans; unsaturated cido gra-
fang n colmillo so insaturado
fantasize vi fantasear favorable adj favorable
fantasy n (pl -sies) fantasa FDA abbr Food and Drug Administra-
farmer n agricultor -ra mf, granjero -ra tion. V. administration.
fea 52 fib
fear n miedo, temor m; fear of needles.. femur n fmur m

miedo a las agujas fenofibrate n fenofibrato
features npl facciones fpl, rasgos fentanyl n fentanilo
febrile adj febril ferric adj frrico
fecal adj fecal ferritin n ferritina
feces npl heces fpl ferrous adj ferroso; sulfate sulfato
fed pret & pp de feed ferroso
fee n (doctor's) honorarios fertile adj frtil
feeble adj dbil fertilization n fecundacin f; in vitro
feed vt (pret & pp fed) alimentar (form), (IVF) fecundacin in vitro (FIV)
dar de comer; (to breastfeed) ama- fertilize vt fecundar
mantar, lactar, dar el pecho, dar de ma- fetal adj fetal
mar fetish n fetiche m
feedback n retroalimentacin f fetus n feto
feeding n alimentacin f; tube ali- fever n fiebre f, calentura; enteric fie-
mentacin por sonda bre entrica, fiebre tifoidea; familial
feel vt (pret & pp felt) (something exter- Mediterranean fiebre mediterrnea
nal) sentir; Can you feel this?..Puede familiar; hay rinitis alrgica (form),
sentir esto?...Do you feel any pain?.. fiebre de(l) heno, alergia al polen;
Siente algn dolor?; vi (internally) hemorrhagic fiebre hemorrgica;
sentirse; How do you feel?..Cmo se Mediterranean spotted fiebre bo-
siente?...Do you feel sick?..Se siente tonosa mediterrnea; Q fiebre Q;
enfermo?...I hope you feel better soon relapsing fiebre recurrente; rheu-
..Espero que se sienta mejor pronto; to matic fiebre reumtica; Rocky
bad sentirse mal, (spiritually or Mountain spotted fiebre manchada
morally) sentirse mal (con uno mis- or maculosa de las Montaas Rocosas;
mo); I feel bad for having cheated on scarlet escarlatina; typhoid fie-
my husband..Me siento mal (conmigo bre tifoidea; valley (fam) coccidioi-
misma) por haber traicionado a mi es- domicosis f; yellow fiebre amarilla
poso; to good about oneself sen- fever blister n herpes m labial (form),
tirse bien con uno mismo fuego, calentura, erupcin f en los la-
feeling n (sensation) sensacin f; (emo- bios (debida al herpes)
tion) sentimiento, emocin f; (sense feverfew n (bot) matricaria
of touch) sensibilidad f; feeling of feverish adj con fiebre or calentura
warmth..sensacin de calor...strong few adj (comp less; super least) poco
feelings sentimientos fuertes...Have fexofenadine n fexofenadina
you lost feeling in your feet?..Ha fianc n prometido, novio
perdido la sensibilidad en los pies? fiance n prometida, novia
feet pl de foot fiber n fibra; dietary fibra diettica
fell pret de fall or en la dieta; insoluble fibra inso-
fellatio n felacin f, sexo oral (practica- luble; muscle fibra muscular; nerve
do a un hombre), estimulacin f oral fibra nerviosa; soluble fibra so-
del pene luble
felodipine n felodipino, felodipina fiberoptic adj de fibra ptica
felon n panadizo, infeccin de la punta fibrate n fibrato
de un dedo (producida por el herpes fibrillation n fibrilacin f; atrial
en la mayora de los casos) fibrilacin auricular; ventricular
felt pret & pp de feel fibrilacin ventricular
female adj femenino; n mujer f, nia, fibrin n fibrina
chica fibrinogen n fibringeno
feminine adj femenino fibrinolysis n fibrinolisis f, fibrinlisis f
feminization n feminizacin f fibrinolytic adj & n fibrinoltico
femoral adj femoral fibroadenoma n fibroadenoma m
fib 53 fit
fibrocystic adj fibroqustico fina pelcula

fibroid n (gyn) fibroma (uterino), mioma filter n filtro; inferior vena cava fil-
(uterino), tumor benigno del tero tro de la vena cava inferior; vt filtrar
fibroma n fibroma m filtration n filtracin f
fibromyalgia n fibromialgia; sndrome finasteride n finasterida
crnico de dolor muscular, fatiga y finding n hallazgo
otros malestares finger n dedo (de la mano); pad pul-
fibrosis n fibrosis f; idiopathic pulmo- pejo del dedo; index dedo ndice;
nary fibrosis pulmonar idioptica; little dedo meique (de la mano);
nephrogenic systemic fibrosis sis- middle dedo medio, dedo corazn
tmica nefrognica (esp. Esp); ring dedo anular
fibrotic adj fibrtico fingernail n ua (de la mano)
fibula n peron m, fbula fingerstick, finger stick n puncin f
fidget vi agitarse, moverse mucho (con digital (form), pinchazo en el dedo;
impaciencia o nerviosismo), hacer mo- glucose glucemia capilar (form),
vimientos inconscientes (debido a im- medicin f del azcar a travs de un
paciencia o nerviosismo) pinchazo en el dedo
field adj de campaa; hospital hos- fingertip n punta del dedo
pital m de campaa; n campo; of finish vt terminar
medicine campo de la medicina; vis- fire n fuego, incendio; department
ual , of vision campo visual or cuerpo or departamento de bomberos;
de visin extinguisher extintor m de incen-
figure n (of a person) figura, lnea dios; fire-resistant ignfugo, resistente
filariasis n filariasis f al fuego; retardant retardante m de
file n lima; (chart) historia clnica, his- fuego
torial mdico, expediente clnico or fire ant n hormiga de fuego, tipo de hor-
mdico (esp. Mex); nail lima de or miga cuya picadura es muy dolorosa
para uas; vt limar; to one's nails firearm n arma de fuego
limar(se) las uas firefighter n bombero -ra mf
filgrastim n filgrastim m firm adj firme
fill vt llenar; (dent) obturar (form), em- first adj primero; aid primeros auxi-
pastar, rellenar; to a cavity, to a lios; adv por primera vez; When did
tooth (fam) empastar or rellenar una you first feel chest pain?..Cundo le
muela or un diente; to a prescrip- doli el pecho por primera vez?
tion (patient as subject) presentar una fish n (pl fish o fishes) pez m; (after be-
receta para obtener un medicamento; ing caught, as food) pescado
(pharmacist as subject) surtir medica- fishbone n espina
mento de acuerdo con una receta; You fishhook n anzuelo
can fill this prescription at any phar- fissure n fisura; anal fisura anal
macy..Ud. puede presentar esta receta fist n puo; Make a fist..Cierre el puo.
en cualquier farmacia para obtener el fistula n (pl -las o -lae) fstula; anal
medicamento...Any pharmacist can fstula anal; arteriovenous fstula
fill this prescription for you..Cual- arteriovenosa; mucous fstula mu-
quier farmacutico puede surtirle su cosa
medicamento de acuerdo con esta rece- fit adj (comp fitter; super fittest) en for-
ta; to out (a form, etc.) llenar, relle- ma, en buen estado fsico; n (attack)
nar, completar, cumplimentar (Esp) ataque m, acceso, (outburst) arranque
(un formulario, etc.) m, arrebato; of rage arranque or
filler n (derm) relleno arrebato de ira; vt, vi (pret & pp fitted;
filling n (dent) obturacin f (form), em- ger fitting) (shoes, clothing) quedar
paste m (bien); (glasses, etc.) ajustar; You
film n pelcula; (fam, radiograph) radio- need shoes that fit (you) better..Ud.
grafa, placa (fam); a thin film..una necesita zapatos que le queden mejor.
fit 54 flu
fitness n acondicionamiento fsico flexibility n flexibilidad f

fix vt arreglar, reparar flexible adj flexible
fixate vt (ortho, form) fijar; vi (psych, flexion n flexin f
etc.) obsesionarse flexor adj & n flexor m
fixation n (ortho, psych, etc.) fijacin f flies pl de fly
fixed adj fijo flight of ideas n (psych) fuga de ideas
flab n rollos (de grasa) flip vt (pret & pp flipped; ger flipping)
flabby adj (comp -bier; super -biest) to out (fam) agitarse, trastornarse,
fofo, flcido or flccido, flojo reaccionar de una manera exagerada
flaccid adj flcido or flccido floater n (in the eye) mosca volante, pe-
flake (skin) n escama; vi descamarse queos puntos o nubes que se mueven
(form), caerse en escamas en el campo visual
flaky adj (comp -ier; super -iest) esca- flood n inundacin f
moso floor n suelo, piso; of the mouth sue-
flame n llama; retardant retardante m lo or piso de la boca; pelvic suelo
de fuego or piso plvico or de la pelvis
flammable adj inflamable flora n flora; skin flora cutnea or de
flank n flanco, costado entre las costillas la piel
y la cadera floss n (dent) seda or hilo dental; vt, vi
flap n (surg) colgajo limpiar (los dientes) con seda dental
flare n empeoramiento sbito, ataque m flour n harina
(fam); vi (tambin to up) empeorar flow n flujo; blood flujo sanguneo or
sbitamente; [Nota: El trmino flare se de la sangre; menstrual flujo men-
aplica mayormente al lupus y a las ar- strual; peak (spirometry) flujo
tritis inflamatorias.] mximo; vi fluir
flashback n flashback m (Ang), revivi- flu n influenza (form), gripe f; Asian
scencia, recuerdo vivo hasta con gripe asitica; bird influenza or
alucinaciones de una experiencia trau- gripe aviar; seasonal influenza or
mtica en el pasado; (due to drugs) re- gripe estacional; stomach (fam)
currencia de alucinaciones producidas gastroenteritis f, gripe estomacal (fam);
por una droga tomada en el pasado swine influenza or gripe porcina
flat adj (comp flatter; super flattest) fluconazole n fluconazol m
plano fluctuate vi fluctuar, oscilar, variar
flat feet n pies planos; She has flat feet fludrocortisone n fludrocortisona
..Ella tiene los pies planos. fluid n lquido, fluido; amniotic l-
flatline n asistolia, ausencia de actividad quido amnitico; body fluido or
elctrica (indicada por un monitor car- lquido corporal or del cuerpo; cere-
daco) brospinal (CSF) lquido cefalorra-
flatulence n flatulencia qudeo (LCR); pleural lquido pleu-
flatulent adj flatulento ral; seminal lquido seminal; syno-
flatus n flato, gas m (expulsado del rec- vial lquido sinovial
to) fluke n duela, (tipo de) gusano plano pa-
flatworm n gusano plano rsito; liver duela del hgado
flavonoid n flavonoide m flumetasone n flumetasona
flavor n sabor m; cherry-flavored, le- flunisolide n flunisolida
mon-flavored, etc. con sabor a cereza, fluocinolone n fluocinolona
con sabor a limn, etc. fluocinonide n fluocinnida
flaxseed n linaza, semilla de lino fluorescein n fluoresceina
flea n pulga fluorescent adj fluorescente
fleeting adj (pain, etc.) pasajero fluoridation n fluoracin f, fluorizacin
flesh n carne f; flesh-eating devorador de f
carne fluoride n fluoruro
flex vt flexionar (form), doblar fluorine n flor m
flu 55 for
fluoroquinolone n fluoroquinolona alimento(s) natural(es); junk co-

fluoroscopy n (pl -pies) fluoroscopia mida basura or chatarra; processed
fluorouracil n fluorouracilo alimento(s) procesado(s); [Note: comi-
fluoxetine n fluoxetina da is a mass noun in this context, but
fluphenazine n flufenazina alimento is not and therefore requires
flurazepam n flurazepam m a plural form when referring to more
flush n enrojecimiento (de la piel), rube- than one type of food.] [ Nota: food,
faccin f (form), rubor m; (due to men- como la palabra comida, es un nombre
opause) rubor m, sofoco, bochorno; vi no contable y por eso food puede refe-
ruborizarse, sonrojarse rirse a un alimento o varios alimentos,
flushing n enrojecimiento (de la piel), segn el contexto. A pesar de que sea
rubefaccin f (form), rubor m un nombre no contable, la forma plu-
fluticasone n fluticasona ral, foods, es de uso comn y siempre
flutter n aleteo; atrial aleteo auricular significa varios alimentos.]
fluvastatin n fluvastatina foodborne adj de transmisin alimenta-
fly n (pl flies) mosca ria (form), transmitido por los alimen-
foam n espuma tos
foam rubber n gomaespuma, hule m es- foot n (pl feet) pie m; (unit of measure)
puma 0,3048 metros; club pie zambo,
foamy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) espu- malformacin congnita del pie; dia-
moso betic pie diabtico
focal adj focal football n ftbol or futbol americano
focus n (pl foci o focuses) foco; vt (pret footrest n reposapis m
& pp focused o focussed; ger focus- footwear n calzado (zapatos, botas)
ing o focussing) enfocar; to on cen- foramen ovale n foramen m oval; pa-
trarse en, enfocarse en; We need to fo- tent foramen oval permeable
cus on your health..Tenemos que cen- force n fuerza
trarnos en su salud. forceps n (pl -ceps) (obst, surg) frceps
fold n pliegue m; nail pliegue un- m
gueal; skin pliegue cutneo; vt to forearm n antebrazo
one's arms cruzar los brazos; Fold forefinger n dedo ndice
your arms while I listen to your forefoot n antepi m, parte f anterior del
lungs..Cruce los brazos mientras le pie
escucho los pulmones. forehead n frente f
folic acid n cido flico foreign adj extrao; body cuerpo ex-
folinic acid n cido folnico trao; proteins protenas extraas
follicle n folculo; hair folculo pilo- forensic adj forense
so; ovarian folculo ovrico foreplay n preliminares mpl, caricias
folliculitis n foliculitis f erticas que preceden al acto sexual
follow vt (medically) tratar, atender; foreskin n prepucio
Who follows you for your diabetes? forever adv para siempre; Herpes is for-
..Quin le trata la diabetes? ever..El herpes es para siempre.
follow-up n seguimiento, atencin mdi- forget vt, vi (pret -got; pp -gotten; ger
ca subsecuente -getting) olvidar
fondaparinux n fondaparinux m forgetful adj olvidadizo
fondle vt (to caress) acariciar, (to molest) forgetfulness n dificultad f para recor-
molestar dar, falta de memoria
fontanelle n fontanela, mollera forgive vt perdonar
food n alimento(s), comida; baby ali- form n forma; (paper to fill out) formu-
mento(s) infantil(es), alimento(s) or lario (cuestionario, etc.); vt, vi formar-
comida para bebs; canned alimen- (se)
to(s) enlatado(s), comida enlatada; fast formaldehyde n formaldehdo; [Note:
comida rpida; health o natural The accent is not a misprint.]
for 56 ful
formalin n formol m (fam) agitarse, trastornarse, reaccionar

former adj ex; smoker ex fumador de una manera exagerada
-ra mf freckle n peca
formoterol n formoterol m free adj libre, suelto; (no cost) gratuito;
formula n (pharm, math) frmula; (ped) fat-free, sugar-free, etc. sin grasa, sin
frmula, leche f artificial para lactantes azcar, etc.; of pain sin dolor;
formulary n (pl -ries) formulario, lista services servicios gratuitos; pain-free
de medicamentos disponibles sin dolor, (method, procedure) que no
fortify vt (pret & pp -fied) (food) enri- duele; vt soltar
quecer free base n (cocaine) base f libre (de co-
forward adv adelante, hacia adelante; cana)
Lean forward..Inclnese hacia ade- free-floating adj (anxiety, etc.) flotante
lante. freeze vt, vi (pret froze; pp frozen) con-
fosamprenavir n fosamprenavir m gelar(se)
fosinopril n fosinopril m freeze-dried adj liofilizado
fossa n fosa frequency n (pl -cies) frecuencia
foster care n cuidado de crianza, crianza frequent adj frecuente
de hurfanos o nios abandonados por frequently adv frecuentemente, a menu-
alguien que no es padre adoptivo y que do
recibe remuneracin del gobierno fresh adj fresco
foul-smelling adj maloliente, que huele Freudian adj freudiano
mal friction n friccin f
fourth n cuarta parte, cuarto; a fourth of fried (pret & pp de fry) adj frito
the patients..una cuarta parte de los friend n amigo -ga mf
pacientes friendly adj amable
fraction n fraccin f; ejection frac- friendship n amistad f
cin de eyeccin fright n susto
fracture n fractura; boxer's fractura frighten vt asustar
del boxeador; closed fractura cerra- frigid adj (ant) con deseo sexual dismi-
da; comminuted fractura conminu- nuido (dicho de una mujer), frgida
ta; compound fractura abierta or (ant)
expuesta; green-stick fractura en frigidity n (ant) deseo sexual disminuido
tallo verde; hairline fisura, grieta, (en una mujer), frigidez f (ant)
fractura muy fina; open fractura front n parte delantera, frente m; the
abierta; pathologic fractura patol- front of the knee..la parte delantera de
gica; skull fractura craneal or de la rodilla; in of frente a, delante de;
crneo; spiral fractura espiroidea; in front of a mirror..frente a (delante
stress fractura por estrs; vertebral de) un espejo
compression aplastamiento verte- frontal adj frontal
bral, fractura por compresin de una frostbite n congelacin f, dao a los te-
vertebra; vt, vi fracturar(se), quebrar- jidos producido por exposicin al fro
(se); He fractured his femur..Se frac- frovatriptan n frovatriptn m
tur (quebr) el fmur...The bullet frown vi fruncir el ceo
fractured his femur..La bala le frac- froze pret de freeze
tur (quebr) el fmur. frozen pp de freeze
fragile adj frgil, delicado, quebradizo fructose n fructosa
fragment n fragmento fruit n (pl fruit o fruits) fruta; citric
frail adj frgil, dbil fruta ctrica
frames npl (for eyeglasses) monturas, ar- frustrate vt frustrar
mazones mpl, marcos fry vt (pret & pp fried) frer
frantic adj frentico, agitado FSH abbr follicle-stimulating hormone.
fraternal adj fraterno V. hormone.
freak n (vulg) monstruo; vi to out full adj lleno; to feel sentirse lleno
ful 57 gas
fulminant adj fulminante raro; adv de una manera extraa or

fumes npl humo (frec. pl), vapores mpl rara; She walks funny..Camina de una
fumigate vt fumigar manera extraa (rara).
fun n diversin f; to have divertirse funny bone n (fam) codo
function n funcin f; vi funcionar furious adj furioso
fundus n (gyn, ophth, etc.) fondo furosemide n furosemida
funeral home n funeraria furuncle n fornculo, infeccin f de un
fungal adj fngico, mictico folculo piloso
fungicide n fungicida m fuse vt, vi (ortho) fusionar(se)
fungus n (pl -gi) hongo fusion n fusin f; lumbar fusin lum-
funny adj (fam o vulg, unusual) extrao, bar
G
gabapentin n gabapentina gamma-hydroxybutyrate, gamma-hy-
gadolinium n gadolinio droxybutyric acid (GHB) n gamma-
gag vt (pret & pp gagged; ger gagging) hidroxibutirato, cido gamma hidroxi-
(tambin to make [someone] ) pro- butrico, xtasis lquido (fam)
vocar el reflejo nauseoso (p. ej., con un gammopathy n gammapata; monoclo-
depresor); It gagged him..It made nal of undetermined significance
him gag..Le provoc el reflejo nauseo- gammapata monoclonal de significado
so; vi tener el reflejo nauseoso; She incierto
gagged..Tuvo el reflejo nauseoso. ganciclovir n ganciclovir m
gain n aumento, ganancia; (psych, etc.) gang n pandilla
beneficio; secondary beneficio se- ganglion n (pl -glia) (neuro) ganglio;
cundario; weight aumento de peso; cyst ganglin m
vt to weight subir or aumentar de ganglioneuroma n ganglioneuroma m
peso gangrene n gangrena; dry gangrena
gait n marcha, forma de caminar seca; gas gangrena gaseosa
galactose n galactosa gap n espacio, brecha; (in memory) lagu-
galactosemia n galactosemia na mental; between your teeth es-
galantamine n galantamina pacio entre los dientes; in coverage
gallbladder n vescula (biliar) brecha en cobertura
gallium n galio gargle vi hacer grgaras
gallop n (card) galope m garlic n ajo
gallstone n clculo biliar (form), piedra gas n gas m; (US, fam) gasolina; natural
en la vescula gas natural; nerve gas neurotxi-
gambling n juego (apostando); ad- co (form), gas nervioso; tear gas la-
diction (fam) adiccin f al juego crimgeno; to have tener gases; to
gaming n (euph) juego (apostando) pass expulsar gases; Are you pas-
gamma n gamma; knife bistur de sing gas yet?..Ya est expulsando
rayos gamma gases?
gas 58 GIF
gash n herida (generalmente grande y geneticist n genetista mf

producida por un objeto cortante) genetics n gentica
gasoline n (US) gasolina genital adj genital; npl genitales mpl
gasp vi hacer esfuerzos para respirar, ha- genius n genio
cer esfuerzo marcado con cada respira- genome n genoma m; human genoma
cin humano
gastrectomy n (pl -mies) gastrectoma; genotype n genotipo
sleeve gastrectoma en manga gentamicin n gentamicina
gastric adj gstrico gentian violet n violeta de genciana
gastrin n gastrina gentle adj suave, ligero
gastrinoma n gastrinoma m genu valgum n genu valgo, rodillas pe-
gastritis n gastritis f gadas (fam)
gastrocnemius n gastrocnemio, msculo genu varum n genu varo, piernas ar-
gemelo queadas (fam)
gastroenteritis n gastroenteritis f GERD abbr gastroesophageal reflux
gastroenterologist n gastroenterlogo disease. V. disease.
-ga mf, mdico -ca mf especializado en geriatric adj geritrico
el aparato digestivo y sus trastornos, geriatrician n geriatra mf, mdico -ca mf
mdico del estmago (fam) especializado en el envejecimiento y
gastroenterology n gastroenterologa, sus enfermedades
rama de la medicina que se ocupa del geriatrics n geriatra, rama de la medici-
aparato digestivo y sus enfermedades na que se ocupa del envejecimiento y
gastroesophageal adj gastroesofgico sus enfermedades
gastrointestinal (GI) adj gastrointestinal germ n germen m, microbio; (of a seed)
(GI) germen m; wheat germen de trigo
gastroparesis n gastroparesia germinoma n germinoma m
gastrostomy n (pl -mies) gastrostoma; gerontologist n gerontlogo -ga mf, es-
percutaneous endoscopic (PEG) pecialista mf en envejecimiento
gastrostoma endoscpica percutnea gerontology n gerontologa, estudio del
(GEP) envejecimiento
gauge n calibre m; 21 needle aguja de gestation n gestacin f
calibre 21 gestational adj gestacional
gauze n gasa get vt (pret got; pp gotten; ger getting)
gave pret de give (to become) ponerse, (inflamed, sick,
gay adj & n gay mf, homosexual mf, (fe- etc.) inflamarse, enfermerse, etc.; (a
male) lesbiana disease) dar(le) (a uno), pegar(le) (a
gaze n mirada; palsy parlisis f de la uno), coger* (Esp); It got red..Se puso
mirada rojo...She got sick..Se puso enfer-
gel n gel m ma..Se enferm; to out of bed le-
gelatin n gelatina vantarse de la cama; to over (an ill-
gemfibrozil n gemfibrozilo ness, etc.) recuperarse; to up levan-
gender n gnero, sexo; identity iden- tarse
tidad f de gnero *potentially offensive in Mexico and
gene n gen m much of Central and South America
general adj general; in por lo general GH abbr growth hormone. V. hor-
generalized adj generalizado mone.
generation n generacin f; first (second, GHB V. gamma-hydroxybutyrate.
third, latest, etc.) primera (segun- GI V. gastrointestinal.
da, tercera, ltima, etc.) generacin giant adj gigante
generator n (of a pacemaker, etc.) gene- giardiasis n giardiasis f
rador m giddy adj (comp -dier; super -diest) ma-
generic adj & n (pharm) genrico reado
genetic adj gentico GIFT abbr gamete intrafallopian
gif 59 goa
transfer. V. transfer. blastoma multiforme glioblastoma

gifted adj superdotado multiforme
gigantism n gigantismo glioma n glioma m
Gila monster n monstruo de Gila glipizide n glipizida
ginger n (bot) jengibre m global adj global
gingiva n (pl -vae) enca globulin n globulina; gamma gam-
gingivectomy n gingivectoma maglobulina; immune inmuno-
gingivitis n gingivitis f; acute necro- globulina (producto sanguneo)
tizing ulcerative gingivitis ulcera- glomerulonephritis n glomerulonefritis
tiva necrotizante aguda f
Ginkgo biloba n (bot) Ginkgo biloba m glossitis n glositis f
ginseng n (bot) ginseng m, mandrgora glottis n glotis f
girdle n cintura; pelvic cintura plvi- glove n guante m
ca; shoulder cintura escapular glucagon n glucagn m
girl n nia, muchacha, chica glucagonoma n glucagonoma m
girlfriend n amiga, (romantic) novia glucocorticoid adj & n glucocorticoide
girth n permetro m
give vt (pret gave; pp given) dar; (a dis- glucometer n (fam) medidor m de gluco-
ease) contagiar (form), pegar, (esp. sa, glucmetro (fam)
STD) pasar; to out (knee, etc.) glucosamine n glucosamina
fallar(le); Your knee gave out?..Le glucose n glucosa
fall la rodilla?; to up (smoking, glue n (as drug of abuse) pegamento
etc.) dejar de; You have to give up glutamic acid n cido glutmico
smoking..Tiene que dejar de fumar; to glutamine n glutamina
up on (diet, treatment, etc.) aban- glutaraldehyde n glutaraldehdo; [Note:
donar, suspender The accent is not a misprint.]
gland n glndula; (fam, lymph node) gluteal adj glteo
ganglio linftico; adrenal glndula gluten n gluten m
suprarrenal, suprarrenal f (fam); endo- gluteus n glteo
crine glndula endocrina; lacrimal glyburide (USAN), glibenclamide (INN)
glndula lagrimal; mammary n gliburida, glibenclamida (INN)
glndula mamaria; parathyroid glycerol, glycerin n glicerol m, glicerina
glndula paratiroides, paratiroides f glycine n glicina
(fam); parotid glndula partida, GMO abbr genetically modified organ-
partida (fam); pineal glndula pi- ism. V. organism.
neal; pituitary glndula pituitaria, gnat n (type that bite) jejn m, insecto
hipfisis f; prostate glndula pros- parecido al mosquito pero ms peque-
ttica, prstata (fam); salivary gln- o y que pica
dula salival; sweat glndula sudor- gnawing adj (pain) sordo y persistente
para; thyroid glndula tiroides, ti- GnRH abbr gonadotropin-releasing
roides m&f (fam) hormone. V. hormone.
glans n glande m go vi (pret went; pp gone) ir; to be go-
glass n (material) vidrio; (tumbler) vaso; ing around (a virus, etc.) estar circu-
a glass of milk..un vaso de leche lando; The flu is going around..La
glasses npl gafas, lentes mpl, anteojos, gripe est circulando; to away
espejuelos (esp. Carib); bifocal len- (pain, etc.) quitarse, pasar; The pain
tes or gafas bifocales, bifocales mpl or should go away in a few days..El
fpl (fam); reading gafas or lentes de dolor debe quitarse (pasar) dentro de
lectura or para leer; safety gafas unos das; to down (temperature,
protectoras or de seguridad blood glucose, etc.) bajar(se); to to
glaucoma n glaucoma m the doctor ir or acudir al mdico; to
glimepiride n glimepirida up subir
glioblastoma n glioblastoma m; glio- goal n meta, objetivo; cholesterol
God 60 gre
meta or objetivo de colesterol; goal- valente a 0,0648 gramos; (food) grano,

oriented orientado al logro de obje- cereal m
tivos, orientado a objetivos gram n gramo
God n Dios m gramicidin n gramicidina
godfather n padrino Gram-negative adj Gram negativo
godmother n madrina Gram-positive adj Gram positivo
goggles npl gafas, gogles mpl (Ang); grandchild n (pl -children) nieto -ta mf;
safety gafas protectoras or de segu- npl nietos
ridad; swimming gafas de natacin granddaughter n nieta
or para nadar grandfather n abuelo
goiter n bocio; toxic multinodular grandiose adj (psych) grandioso
bocio multinodular txico grandiosity n (psych) grandiosidad f
gold n oro grandmother n abuela
goldenseal n (bot) sello de oro grandparent n abuelo -la mf; npl abue-
golfer's elbow n (fam) epitrocletis f, epi- los
condilitis f medial (esp. Amer), codo de grandson n nieto
golfista (fam) granulation n granulacin f
gonad n gnada granule n grnulo
gonadorelin n gonadorelina granulocyte n granulocito
gonadotropin n gonadotropina, (pharm) granuloma n granuloma m; pyogenic
gonadotrofina; human chorionic granuloma pigeno
(HCG) gonadotropina corinica huma- granulomatosis n granulomatosis f;
na, (pharm) gonadotrofina corinica with polyangiitis, Wegener's (ant)
humana granulomatosis con poliangetis, granu-
gonococcus n (pl -ci) gonococo lomatosis de Wegener (ant)
gonorrhea n gonorrea grapefruit n toronja, pomelo (esp. Esp)
good adj (comp better; super best) bue- graph n grfico or grfica
no (buen before masculine singular grasp vt agarrar
nouns); a good surgeon..un buen ciru- grass n hierba, csped m; (fam, marijua-
jano; n bien m; for your own por na) marihuana, mariguana (Mex), hier-
su propio bien ba (fam), mota (Mex, CA; fam); aller-
goosebumps n piel f de gallina gic to grasses..alrgico a la hierba or
goserelin n goserelina al csped
got pret de get gratification n (psych) gratificacin f
gotten pp de get grave adj grave
gout n gota gray adj gris; n (rad) gray m
gouty adj gotoso grayish adj grisceo
gown n bata graze vt rozar
grade n (degree) grado; low-grade (fe- grease n grasa
ver, infection) leve; (tumor) de bajo greasy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) graso-
grado; high-grade (tumor) de alto graso, graso, grasiento
do greater adj mayor, ms grande; than
gradual adj gradual superior a, por encima de, mayor de (V.
gradually adv gradualmente, poco a po- tambin higher.)
co great-grandchild n (pl -children) bis-
graduated adj graduado nieto -ta mf; npl bisnietos
graft n injerto; bone injerto seo or great-granddaughter n bisnieta
de hueso; coronary artery bypass great-grandfather n bisabuelo
(CABG) injerto de derivacin arterial great-grandmother n bisabuela
coronaria (IDAC); skin injerto cut- great-grandparent n bisabuelo -la mf;
neo or de la piel; vt injertar, implantar npl bisabuelos
un injerto great-grandson n bisnieto
grain n (pharm) unidad f de peso equi- green adj verde; (fruit) verde, no maduro
gre 61 gyn
greenish adj verdoso ocurren en algunos nios durante el

greens npl verduras crecimiento
grew pret de grow growl vi (one's stomach) rugir
grief n duelo, dolor m emocional por una grown pp de grow
prdida, (due to death) luto; The five grown-up (fam) adj & n adulto -ta mf
stages of grief in the Kbler-Ross growth n crecimiento; (on the body) tu-
model are denial, anger, bargaining, mor m; spurt estirn m, perodo de
depression, and acceptance..Las cin- crecimiento rpido
co etapas del duelo en el modelo de grunt n gruido; vi gruir
Kbler-Ross son la negacin, ira, nego- G-tube (fam) gastrostomy tube. V.
ciacin, depresin y aceptacin. tube.
grill vt asar a la parrilla guaifenesin n guaifenesina
grind vt (pret & pp ground) (a pill, etc.) guanfacine n guanfacina
triturar (form), moler; (one's teeth) re- guard n protector m; mouth protector
chinar, apretar (los dientes); I think bucal; shin espinillera, canillera
you're grinding your teeth in your (CA, SA)
sleep..Creo que rechina (aprieta) los guardian n (legal) tutor -ra mf
dientes durante el sueo. guidance n orientacin f, gua, consejo
grip n agarre m, prensin f; strength guideline n gua, norma, pauta
fuerza de agarre or prensin; vt (pret & guilt n culpa; feelings of sentimientos
pp gripped; ger gripping) agarrar, de culpa
apretar guinea pig n (fig) conejillo de Indias;
griseofulvin n griseofulvina You're not a guinea pig..Ud. no es un
groan n gemido; vi gemir conejillo de Indias.
groggy adj mareado y dbil (debido a gulp vt to down (food) engullir (la
una droga, falta de sueo, etc.) comida)
groin n ingle f, entrepierna (fam) gum n goma; (dent, frec. pl) enca;
ground pret & pp de grind chewing chicle m, goma de mascar;
ground n suelo, tierra; (electrical) toma to chew mascar or masticar chicle;
de tierra vt (food) masticar con las encas (dicho
group n grupo; age grupo etario de las personas que no tienen dientes)
(form), grupo de edad; blood (form) gumma n goma m&f
grupo sanguneo (form), tipo de sangre; gun n arma de fuego, pistola
peer grupo de iguales, grupo de gurgle n (stomach, etc.) gorgoteo; vi gor-
personas de la misma edad y aproxi- gotear
madamente el mismo estatus social que gurney n camilla
comparten los mismos intereses y gut n intestino, tripa (fam, frec. pl)
creencias y que influyen uno en el otro; guttural adj gutural
support grupo de apoyo gymnasium, gym (fam) n gimnasio
grow vi (pret grew; pp grown) crecer; to gymnastics n gimnasia
old envejecer; to out of (a habit) gynecological, gynecologic adj gineco-
quitarse(le) (a uno) con el tiempo, des- lgico
aparecer con el tiempo (un hbito); gynecologist n gineclogo -ga mf, mdi-
She will grow out of it..Se le quitar co -ca mf cirujano especializado en el
con el tiempo..Desaparecer con el aparato reproductor femenino y sus en-
tiempo; to up crecer, ser grande; fermedades
What are you going to be when you gynecology n ginecologa, rama de la
grow up?..Qu vas a ser cuando seas medicina que se ocupa del aparato
grande? reproductor femenino y sus enferme-
growing pains npl dolores mpl de cre- dades
cimiento, dolores de las piernas que gynecomastia n ginecomastia
HAA 62 hat
H
HAART abbr highly active antiretro- ham n jamn m
viral therapy. V. therapy. hamartoma n hamartoma m
habit n hbito, costumbre f; bad hammer toe n dedo (del pie) en martillo
vicio, mal hbito; eating habits hbi- hamstring n tendn m de la corva
tos alimenticios, hbitos de comer hand n mano f
habit-forming adj que crea dependencia handler n manipulador -ra mf; food
habitual adj habitual manipulador de alimentos
habituated adj habituado, (used to) handgun n pistola
acostumbrado, (addicted) adicto handheld adj de mano
habituation n habituacin f handicap (ant) V. disability.
had pret & pp de have handicapped (ant) V. disabled.
hair n pelo, (head) cabello, (body) vello; hand lens n lupa
axillary vello axilar; body vello handout n folleto (p. ej., con consejos
(corporal); facial vello facial; gray mdicos)
cana; remover depilatorio hand sanitizer n desinfectante m de or
(form), crema or aerosol m para quitar para manos
el vello; ingrown pelo encarnado; handwriting n letra, escritura
pubic vello pbico hang vt (pret & pp hanged o hung) (by
hairbrush n cepillo (para el pelo) the neck) ahorcar; to oneself ahor-
haircut n corte m de pelo; to get a carse; vi colgar
cortarse el pelo hangnail n padrastro (en el dedo)
haircutter n peluquero -ra mf, barbero hangover n resaca; to have a tener
hairline adj (fracture, etc.) fina, muy una resaca
delgada; n lnea del cuero cabelludo; hantavirus n hantavirus m
receding entradas (fam) happiness n felicidad f
hairspray n laca (para el peinado, en happy adj feliz, contento
aerosol) harassment n acoso; sexual acoso
hairy adj peludo sexual
half adj medio; Take a half pill every hard adj duro; of hearing que no oye
morning..Tome media pastilla todas bien, duro de odo
las maanas; brother medio herma- harden vt, vi endurecer(se); hardened
no; sister media hermana; adv me- arteries arterias aterosclerticas
dio; half asleep..medio dormido; n (pl (form), arterias endurecidas
halves) mitad f hardening n endurecimiento; of the
half-life n vida media arteries aterosclerosis f (form), endure-
halfway house n (US) casa de rehabili- cimiento de las arterias
tacin (esp. para drogadictos y alco- hard hat n casco (protector)
hlicos despus de tratamiento y antes hard-on n (fam o vulg) ereccin f
de volver a la sociedad) harelip n (vulg) labio hendido, labio le-
halitosis n halitosis f, mal aliento (fam) porino (fam or vulg)
hallucination n alucinacin f harm n dao; vt daar, hacer dao
hallucinogen n alucingeno harmful adj nocivo, daino
hallux valgus n hallux valgus m, desvia- harmless adj inofensivo, que no hace da-
cin f del dedo gordo hacia dentro o
hallux varus n hallux varus m, desvia- harsh adj spero
cin f del dedo gordo hacia afuera hashish n hachs m
halo n halo m hat n sombrero; toilet sombrero
haloperidol n haloperidol m (fam), recipiente m con forma de som-
halves pl de half brero invertido que se coloca sobre el
hat 63 hea
inodoro para recolectar orina o heces health care n atencin or asistencia m-

hate n odio; vt odiar dica, atencin or asistencia sanitaria
have vt (pret & pp had) tener; You have (esp.Esp), servicios de salud or sanita-
herpes..Ud. tiene herpes. rios or mdicos, salud f; direc-
hawk vt to up (fam) expectorar (fle- tive V. advance directive; pro-
mas) vider profesional mf sanitario, pro-
hawthorn n (bot) espino blanco veedor -ra mf de salud; system
hay fever n rinitis alrgica (form), fiebre sistema m de salud; home aten-
f del heno, alergia al polen cin mdica domiciliaria; right to
hazard n peligro, riesgo derecho a atencin or asistencia
hazardous adj peligroso, riesgoso mdica, derecho a servicios de salud;
HBV abbr hepatitis B virus. V. virus. to obtain obtener atencin or
HCG abbr human chorionic gonado- asistencia mdica; universal
tropin. V. gonadotropin. sistema m de salud universal; [Note:
HCV abbr hepatitis C virus. V. virus. health care is a broad concept which
HDL abbr high density lipoprotein. V. admits many possible translations in
lipoprotein. Spanish. The above examples reflect
head n cabeza; (of an abscess) parte current usage.]
blanca donde hay pus (de un absceso); healthful adj saludable
(of a bed) cabecera; I'm not saying Health Insurance Portability and Ac-
it's all in your head..No le estoy di- countability Act (HIPPA) n Ley f de
ciendo que todo est en su cabeza; to Portabilidad y Responsabilidad del Se-
come to a (an abscess) madurar (un guro Mdico
absceso) healthy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) sano,
headache n cefalea (form), dolor m de saludable; [Note: sano and saludable
cabeza; cluster cefalea en racimos, are often used interchangeably, but
dolores de cabeza que ocurren repeti- sano usually applies to people and
divamente durante una o varias sema- connotes sound or not ill, while salu-
nas; migraine migraa, jaqueca; dable applies to people and also things
tension cefalea tensional, dolor de which promote health, and is more
cabeza por tensin positive. An overweight man who
headrest n apoyacabezas m, reposaca- smokes and eats junk food could be
bezas m sano, but few would call him salu-
heal vt, vi (wound) sanar, cicatrizar; (in dable.]
general) curarse hear vt, vi (pret & pp heard) or; to
healer n persona que cura; faith cu- of or hablar; I haven't heard of that..
randero -ra mf, sanador -ra mf; folk o No he odo hablar de eso.
traditional curandero -ra mf tradi- hearing n (sense) audicin f, odo; How
cional is your hearing..Cmo est su audi-
healing n curacin f; (wound) cicatrizacin?..Cmo est oyendo?
cin f; the art of healing..el arte de cu- heart n corazn m
rar...Steroids can retard healing..Los heartbeat n latido del corazn
esteroides pueden retrasar la cicatriza- heartburn n acidez f, agruras (esp. Mex)
cin; faith curanderismo; folk o heart-healthy adj cardiosaludable
traditional medicina popular or heat n calor m; body calor corporal;
tradicional, curanderismo vt (tambin to up) calentar
health n salud f, sanidad f (esp. Esp); heater n calefactor m
care V. health care como artculo in- heating n calefaccin f
dependiente; enthusiast naturista; heating pad n almohadilla trmica
mental salud mental; occupational heat rash n sudamina (form), miliaria
salud ocupacional or laboral; public (form), sarpullido or salpullido, erup-
sanidad or salud pblica; women's cin f que se manifiesta durante tiem-
salud de la mujer pos de calor
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heatstroke n insolacin f, golpe m de hemophiliac n hemoflico -ca mf

calor hemorrhage n hemorragia, sangrado
heat wave n ola de calor (fam); subarachnoid hemorragia
heaviness n pesadez f subaracnoidea
heavy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) pe- hemorrhagic adj hemorrgico
sado; (bleeding) profuso; drinker hemorrhoid n hemorroide f, almorrana
(smoker, etc.) persona que bebe (fuma, hemorrhoidectomy n (pl -mies) hemo-
etc.) mucho rroidectoma
heavyset adj macizo, fornido hemosiderosis n hemosiderosis f
heel n (of the foot or hand) taln m; (of henna n (bot) henna
the sole of a shoe) tacn m; cup ta- heparin n heparina; low-molecular-
lonera; high-heeled de tacn alto; low- weight heparina de bajo peso mole-
heeled de tacn bajo cular
height n altura; (of a person) altura, talla, hepatic adj heptico
estatura hepatitis n hepatitis f; A (B, C, etc.)
held pret & pp de hold hepatitis A (B, C, etc.)
helical adj helicoidal hepatologist n hepatlogo -ga mf, m-
helium n helio dico -ca mf especializado en el hgado
helix n hlice f; double doble hli-ce y sus enfermedades, especialista mf del
hellebore n (bot) elboro hgado
helmet n casco hepatology n hepatologa, rama de la
help interj Auxilio! Socorro!; n ayuda, medicina que se ocupa del hgado y sus
auxilio; vt, vi ayudar enfermedades
helpless adj (psych, etc.) indefenso hepatoma n hepatoma m
helplessness n (psych, etc.) indefensin hepatorenal adj hepatorrenal
f; learned indefensin aprendida herb n (medical) planta medicinal, hier-
hemangioma n hemangioma m; caver- ba or yerba
nous hemangioma cavernoso herbal adj herbal, herbario
hematocele n hematocele m herbalism n fitoterapia
hematocrit n hematocrito herbalist n herbolario -ria mf, yerbatero
hematologist n hematlogo -ga mf, m- -ra mf, yerbero -ra mf, herborista mf
dico -ca mf especializado en la sangre herbicide n herbicida m
y sus enfermedades, especialista mf de hereditary adj hereditario
la sangre heredity n herencia
hematology n hematologa, rama de la heritable adj heredable
medicina que se ocupa de la sangre y hermaphrodite adj & n hermafrodita mf
sus enfermedades hermaphroditism n hermafroditismo
hematoma n hematoma m; subdural hernia n hernia; femoral hernia fe-
hematoma subdural moral or crural; hiatal hernia hiatal
hemiplegia n hemipleja or hemiplejia or de hiato; incarcerated hernia in-
hemisphere n hemisferio carcerada; incisional eventracin f,
hemochromatosis n hemocromatosis f hernia incisional; inguinal hernia
hemodialysis n hemodilisis f inguinal; reducible hernia reducti-
hemoglobin n hemoglobina; glycosylat- ble or reducible, hernia simple; strang-
ed o glycated hemoglobina glicosi- ulated hernia estrangulada; umbili-
lada or glucosilada or glicada; A1c cal hernia umbilical
hemoglobina A1c herniorrhaphy n (pl -phies) herniorrafia
hemoglobinuria n hemoglobinuria; par- heroin n herona, chiva (Mex, fam);
oxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria black tar herona marrn
paroxstica nocturna herpangina n herpangina
hemolysis n hemlisis f herpes n herpes m; simplex herpes
hemolytic adj hemoltico simple, herpes simplex; zoster her-
hemophilia n hemofilia pes zster, culebrilla (fam), zona m
her 65 hom
(fam); labial herpes labial, fuego histologic adj histolgico

(fam), calentura (fam), erupcin en los histology n histologa
labios (debida al herpes) histoplasmosis n histoplasmosis f
herpesvirus n (pl -ruses) herpesvirus m; history n (pl -ries) historia, historial m,
human 6 (8, etc.) herpesvirus hu- antecedentes mpl; family antece-
mano 6 (8, etc.) dentes familiares; and physical
herpetic adj herptico historia clnica y examen fsico; of
heterosexual adj & n heterosexual mf (cancer, trauma, etc.) antecedentes de
hiatal adj hiatal, de hiato (cncer, traumatismo, etc.); of the
hiatus n (anat) hiato present illness historia de la enferme-
hiccup n hipo; to have the hiccups tener dad actual; medical historia clnica
hipo; vi (pret & pp -cuped o -cupped; or mdica, historial mdico; natural
ger -cuping o -cupping) hipar, tener (of a disease) historia or evolucin
hipo f natural (de una enfermedad); past
hickey n chupetn m, chupn m, marca medical antecedentes mdicos or
roja en la piel producida por un beso personales
fuerte histrionic adj histrinico
hidradenitis suppurativa n hidradenitis hit vt (pret & pp hit; ger hitting) gol-
supurativa, inflamacin f e infeccin f pear, pegar
de las glndulas sudorporas de las axi- HIV abbr human immunodeficiency vi-
las o de la ingle rus. V. virus.
high adj alto; (something measured) alto, hives npl ronchas, urticaria (form)
elevado; (fam, on drugs) drogado; HMO abbr health maintenance organi-
Your cholesterol is high..Su colesterol zation. V. organization.
est alto (elevado); high-dose V. dosis; hoarse adj ronco; to be estar ronco,
high-fiber (high-protein, etc.) alto or tener la voz ronca
rico en fibra (protenas, etc.); high- hoarseness n ronquera
pitched agudo, de alta frecuencia hobby n (pl -bies) pasatiempo
higher (comp de high) adj (physically) hold vt (pret & pp held) to one's
ms alto, ms arriba; (numerically) breath aguantar la respiracin
superior a, por encima de, mayor de; hole n perforacin f, hueco, agujero
higher on your back..ms arriba en su holism n holismo
espalda; It's higher than 200..Es su- holistic adj holstico, integral
perior a 200..Est por encima de 200.. hollow adj & n hueco; of the hand
Es mayor de 200. hueco de la mano
high-strung adj (fam) muy nervioso, home adj domiciliario, casero; care
muy intenso atencin domiciliaria; remedy re-
hike n caminata; vi caminar (en senderos medio casero; n casa, hogar, domicilio;
campestres), hacer senderismo, hacer You can go home..Puede regresar a la
una caminata casa; at en casa; convalescent
hiking n senderismo (ant) casa de convalecencia or descan-
hip n cadera so, (euph) centro de enfermera espe-
hipbone n hueso de la cadera cializada; medical hogar mdico;
HIPPA V. Health Insurance Portabili- nursing (fam) centro de enfermera
ty and Accountability Act. especializada; rest (ant) casa de
hippocampus n hipocampo reposo or descanso, (euph) centro de
Hippocratic Oath n Juramento Hipocr- enfermera especializada
tico homebound adj incapaz de salir de la
hirsute adj hirsuto, velludo, peludo casa (debido a debilidad)
hirsutism n hirsutismo homeless adj sin hogar
histamine n histamina homelessness n falta de vivienda or ho-
histidine n histidina gar
histiocytosis n histiocitosis f homemaker n ama de casa
hom 66 hou
homeopath n homepata mf dea; thyroid-stimulating (TSH)

homeopathic adj homeoptico hormona estimulante del or de la ti-
homeopathy n homeopata, sistema cu- roides, tirotropina
rativo en que se administra dosis hornet n avispn m
pequeas de sustancias que en dosis horsefly n (pl -flies) tbano
ms grandes podran causar o agravar horsetail n (bot) cola de caballo
la misma enfermedad que se pretende hose n (tube) manguera
curar hose npl (stockings) medias; support
homesick adj nostlgico (del hogar); to medias de compresin
be sentir nostalgia hospice V. hospice care bajo care.
homesickness n nostalgia (del hogar) hospital adj hospitalario; n hospital m;
homophobia n homofobia community hospital comunitario;
homophobic adj homofbico county (US) hospital del condado;
homosexual adj & n homosexual mf, gay general hospital general; mental
mf, (female) lesbiana hospital psiquitrico or mental; pri-
honey n miel f (de abeja) vate hospital privado; public
hooked adj (fam, on drugs) enganchado hospital pblico; teaching hospital
(fam), adicto; on heroin engancha- de enseanza, hospital universitario;
do a la herona; to get engancharse, tertiary care hospital de tercer ni-
volverse adicto vel, hospital terciario (esp. Esp); uni-
hookworm n uncinaria, anquilostoma m; versity hospital universitario; Vet-
[Note: anquilostoma is in common us- eran's Affairs (VA) (US) hospital
age despite the fact that the hookworm de veteranos
prevalent in Latin America is Necator hospitalist n mdico -ca mf especializado
americanus, not Ancylostoma duode- en atender pacientes en el hospital
nale.] hospitalization n hospitalizacin f
hop n salto; vi (pret & pp hopped; ger hospitalize vt hospitalizar; Have you ev-
hopping) saltar; Hop on one foot.. er been hospitalized before?..Ha es-
Salte en un pie. tado hospitalizado alguna vez?
hope n esperanza (frec. pl); to lose host n (parasitology) husped m, hospe-
desesperarse, perder la(s) esperanza(s); dador m
vt, vi esperar; I hope you get well hostile adj hostil
soon..Espero que se recupere pronto; hostility n hostilidad f
to for esperar, tener esperanzas de hot adj (comp hotter; super hottest) ca-
hopeless adj sin esperanza, desesperado liente; (to the taste) picante; to be
hops n (bot) lpulo tener calor; (the weather) hacer calor;
horizontal adj horizontal to feel sentir calor; Do you feel hot
hormonal adj hormonal all the time?..Siente calor todo el
hormone n hormona; adrenocorticotro- tiempo?
pic (ACTH) corticotropina, hormo- hot flash n sofoco, bochorno, calor m,
na adrenocorticotrpica (HACT); anti- fogaje m (Carib), sensacin repentina
diuretic vasopresina, hormona anti- de calor que suelen sufrir las mujeres
diurtica; bovine growth hormona durante la menopausia
de crecimiento bovina; follicle-stimu- hot sauce n salsa picante
lating (FSH) hormona folculo esti- hot springs npl aguas termales
mulante (HFE), folitropina; gonado- hot tub n baera caliente
tropin-releasing (GnRH) hormona hot-water bottle n bolsa de agua caliente
liberadora de gonadotropina(s); (hu- hour n hora; office hours horario(s) de
man) growth (GH) hormona de(l) consulta, horas de consulta; visiting
crecimiento (humana); luteinizing hours horario(s) de visita, horas de vi-
(LH) hormona luteinizante (HL); par- sita
athyroid (PTH) hormona paratiroi- housebound adj incapaz de salir de la
dea (HPT); thyroid hormona tiroi- casa (debido a debilidad)
hou 67 hym
house call n visita domiciliaria or a do- feelings..Ella hiri sus sentimientos; to

micilio, visita a la casa oneself lesionarse, lastimarse; Did
housecleaner n limpiador -ra mf (de ca- you hurt yourself?..Se lesion?..Se
sas), domstico -ca mf lastim?; vi doler, sentir dolor; Where
housefly n (pl -flies) mosca domstica does it hurt?..Dnde le duele?...Do
housewife n (pl -wives) ama de casa you hurt all over?..Le duele todo?...
HPV abbr human papillomavirus. V. Tell me if it hurts..Dgame si le duele
papillomavirus. ..Dgame si siente dolor.
HSV abbr herpes simplex virus. V. vi- hurtful adj hiriente; hurtful words..pa-
rus. labras hirientes
HTLV abbr human T-lymphotrophic husband n esposo, marido
virus. V. virus. hyaluronic acid n cido hialurnico
hug n abrazo; vt (pret & pp hugged; ger hydatid adj hidatdico
hugging) abrazar hydatidiform adj (obst) hidatiforme
human adj humano; being ser huma- hydralazine n hidralazina
no; n humano hydrangea n (bot) hortensia
humanitarian adj humanitario hydrate n hidrato; vt hidratar
humeral adj humeral, del hmero hydrocarbon n hidrocarburo
humerus n (pl -ri) hmero hydrocele n hidrocele m
humid adj hmedo hydrocephalus n hidrocefalia; normal
humidifier n humidificador m, aparato pressure hidrocefalia normotensiva
para aumentar la humedad del aire hydrochloric acid n cido clorhdrico
humidify vt (pret & pp -fied) humede- hydrochloride n clorhidrato
cer, humidificar hydrochlorothiazide n hidroclorotiazida
humidity n humedad f hydrocodone n hidrocodona
humor n humor m; You don't want to hydrocolloid n hidrocoloide m
lose your sense of humor..No debe- hydrocortisone n hidrocortisona
ras perder tu sentido del humor; aque- hydrogel n hidrogel m
ous humor acuoso; vitreous hu- hydrogenated adj hidrogenado
mor vtreo hydrogen peroxide n perxido de hidr-
hump n (on the back) joroba geno, agua oxigenada (fam)
humpback n (fam o vulg) joroba hydromorphone n hidromorfona
humpbacked adj jorobado hydronephrosis n hidronefrosis f
hunchback n (vulg) jorobado -da mf hydrophobia n hidrofobia, terror m al
(fam or vulg); (hump) joroba agua (esp. en los rabiosos)
hung pret & pp de hang hydroquinone n hidroquinona
hunger n hambre f hydrotherapy n hidroterapia, mtodo
hungover adj to be tener una resaca curativo por medio del agua; colon
hungry adj to be tener hambre hidroterapia de colon
hurricane n huracn m hydroxide n hidrxido
hurt vt (pret & pp hurt) (to cause pain) hydroxycarbamide V. hydroxyurea.
doler, hacer dao; (to injure) lesionar, hydroxychloroquine n hidroxicloroqui-
lastimar; (to harm) hacer dao, daar, na
lesionar, lastimar, hacer(le) mal; This hydroxyurea n hidroxiurea, hidroxicar-
won't hurt you.. Esto no le va a doler bamida (INN)
...I'm not going to hurt you..No voy hydroxyzine n hidroxizina or hidroxici-
a hacerle dao...Did you hurt your na
finger?...Se lesion el dedo?..Se hygiene n higiene f, aseo; oral higie-
lastim el dedo?...Eating seeds won't ne or aseo bucal
hurt you..Comer semillas no le har hygienic adj higinico
mal; to get lesionarse, lastimarse; to hygienist n higienista mf; dental hi-
(someone's) feelings herir los sen- gienista dental
timientos (de alguien); She hurt his hymen n himen m; imperforate hi-
hyo 68 hys
men imperforado hyperthermia n hipertermia

hyoid bone n hueso hioides hyperthyroid adj hipertiroideo
hyoscine n hioscina, escopolamina hyperthyroidism n hipertiroidismo
hyoscyamine n hiosiamina hypertrophic adj hipertrfico
hyper (fam) hiperactivo, acelerado (fam) hypertrophy n hipertrofia
hyperactive adj hiperactivo hyperuricemia n hiperuricemia
hyperactivity n hiperactividad f hyperventilate vi hiperventilar, respirar
hyperalimentation n (overfeeding) hi- demasiado rpido
peralimentacin f; (ant, TPN) nutricin hyperventilation n hiperventilacin f
f parenteral total (NPT) hyphema n hipema m
hyperbaric adj hiperbrico hypnosis n hipnosis f
hypercalcemia n hipercalcemia hypnotic adj & n hipntico
hyperemesis gravidarum n (obst) hiper- hypnotism n hipnotismo
emesis gravdica, estado grave de nu- hypnotist n hipnotizador -ra mf
seas y vmitos que aparece en etapas hypnotize vt hipnotizar
tempranas del embarazo hypoallergenic adj hipoalergnico
hyperfunctioning adj hiperfuncionante hypocalcemia n hipocalcemia
hyperglycemia n hiperglucemia hypochondriac n (ant) hipocondraco or
hyperglycemic adj hiperglucmico hipocondriaco -ca mf
hyperhidrosis n hiperhidrosis f, sudora- hypochondriasis n (ant) hipocondra
cin excesiva principalmente de las hypodermic adj hipodrmico; n (ant) je-
manos y de los pies ringa; inyeccin f
hyperlipidemia n hiperlipidemia hypoglycemia n hipoglucemia
hypermobile adj hipermvil hypoglycemic adj (pertaining to hy-
hypernatremia n hipernatremia poglycemia) hipoglucmico, (causing
hyperosmolar adj hiperosmolar hypoglycemia) hipoglucemiante;
hyperparathyroid adj hiperparatiroideo coma coma hipoglucmico; effect
hyperparathyroidism n hiperparatiroi- efecto hipoglucemiante; oral agent
dismo hipoglucemiante m oral
hyperpigmentation n hiperpigmentacin hypokalemia n hipopotasemia
f hyponatremia n hiponatremia
hyperplasia n hiperplasia; benign pros- hypoparathyroid adj hipoparatiroideo
tatic hiperplasia prosttica benigna; hypoparathyroidism n hipoparatiroidis-
congenital adrenal hiperplasia su- mo
prarrenal congnita hypopigmentation n hipopigmentacin
hyperplastic adj hiperplsico f
hyperprolactinemia n hiperprolactine- hypopituitarism n hipopituitarismo
mia hypopnea n hipopnea
hypersensitive adj hipersensible hypospadias n hipospadias m
hypersensitivity n hipersensibilidad f hypotension n hipotensin f; orthostatic
hypertension n hipertensin f, presin hipotensin ortosttica
alta (de la sangre) (fam); benign intra- hypotensive adj (state, etc.) hipotensivo,
cranial hipertensin intracraneal (effect) hipotensor, (patient) hipotenso
benigna; essential hipertensin hypothalamus n hipotlamo
esencial; malignant hipertensin hypothermia n hipotermia
maligna; portal hipertensin portal; hypothyroid adj hipotiroideo
pulmonary hipertensin pulmonar; hypothyroidism n hipotiroidismo
renovascular hipertensin reno- hypovolemic adj hipovolmico
vascular; white-coat hipertensin hysterectomy n (pl -mies) histerectoma;
de bata blanca total abdominal histerectoma ab-
hypertensive adj (crisis, disorder, state, dominal total; vaginal histerecto-
etc.) hipertensivo, (effect) hipertensor, ma vaginal
(patient) hipertenso hysteria n (ant) crisis f de ansiedad, an-
hys 69 imb
siedad severa, histeria (ant) relativo a la ansiedad, histrico (ant)

hysterical adj (ant) severamente ansioso;
I
ibandronate, ibandronate sodium ileum n leon m, tercera porcin del in-
(USAN), ibandronic acid (INN) n testino delgado
ibandronato, ibandronato sdico, cido ileus n leo
ibandrnico (INN) iliac adj ilaco or iliaco
ibuprofen n ibuprofeno ilium n ilion m, hueso ilaco or iliaco,
icaridin n icaridina, picaridina (esp. hueso de la cadera
Amer) ill adj enfermo
ICD abbr implantable cardioverter- illicit adj ilcito
defibrillator. V. defibrillator. illiteracy n analfabetismo
ice n hielo; (fam, methamphetamine) me- illiterate adj analfabeto
tanfetamina; chips trocitos or peda- illness n enfermedad f, mal m; mental
citos de hielo; pack bolsa or com- enfermedad mental; occupational
presa de hielo; vt (an injury) aplicar enfermedad profesional or ocupacio-
hielo (a una herida) nal; present enfermedad actual
ice cream n helado illusion n ilusin f
ichthyosis n ictiosis f IM V. intramuscular.
ICU abbr intensive care unit. V. unit. image n imagen f; body imagen cor-
ID V. identification. poral
I&D abbr incision and drainage. V. imagery n imgenes fpl, visualizacin f;
incision. guided visualizacin guiada
id n (psych) ello m, id m, fuente f in- imaging adj imagenolgico; n imagi-
consciente de toda energa psquica nologa, uso de tcnicas radiolgicas
idea n idea; ideas of reference (psych) para obtener imgenes del interior del
ideas de referencia cuerpo; diagnostic diagnstico por
ideal adj ideal imagen or imgenes; study estudio
idealization n (psych) idealizacin f radiolgico or imagenolgico, estudio
identical adj idntico por imagen or imgenes, prueba de
identification (ID) n identificacin f imagen; magnetic resonance
identify vt (pret & pp -fied) identificar; (MRI) (technique) imagen or imge-
vi to with identificarse con nes por resonancia magntica (IRM);
identity n (pl -ties) identidad f; crisis (individual study) resonancia magn-
crisis f de identidad tica, IRM f; an MRI of the brain..una
idiopathic adj idioptico, sin causa co- resonancia magntica del cerebro..una
nocida IRM del cerebro; open MRI resonan-
ileal adj ileal cia magntica abierta
ileitis n iletis f imbalance n desequilibrio; chemical
ileostomy n (pl -mies) ileostoma desequilibrio qumico
imi 70 inb
imipenem n imipenem m mido

imipramine n imipramina immunosuppression n inmunosupresin
imiquimod n imiquimod m f
immature adj inmaduro immunosuppressive adj inmunosupresor
immaturity n inmadurez f immunotherapy n inmunoterapia
immediate adj inmediato impact n impacto
immediately adv inmediatamente impacted adj impactado; (dent) impacta-
immersion n inmersin f do, retenido, incluido, que no ha po-
immobile adj inmvil dido salir por falta de espacio; (with
immobilization n inmovilizacin f stool) impactado (con heces)
immobilize vt inmovilizar impaction n impactacin f; cerumen
immobilizer n inmovilizador m; shoul- tapn de cerumen; dental inclusin
der inmovilizador de hombro dentaria; fecal impactacin fecal
immune adj inmune, inmunolgico, in- impair vt daar, perjudicar; impaired
munitario; reconstitution reconsti- physician mdico -ca mf a quien se le
tucin f inmune; response respuesta dificulta desempear su labor debido a
inmunolgica or inmunitaria; to in- enfermedad mental, alcoholismo o dro-
mune a; tolerance tolerancia inmu- gadiccin
nolgica impairment n discapacidad f, trastorno,
immunity n inmunidad f; immunity to.. deficiencia, prdida; hearing disca-
inmunidad a or contra; herd inmu- pacidad auditiva
nidad colectiva or de grupo impediment n speech (ant) trastorno
immunization n inmunizacin f; (vacci- del habla
nation) vacunacin f imperforate adj imperforado
immunize vt inmunizar, (to vaccinate) impetigo n imptigo
vacunar impingement n (of a nerve) compresin
immunizing adj inmunizador, inmuni- f (de un nervio)
zante implant n implante m; breast implan-
immunocompetent adj inmunocompe- te mamario; cochlear implante co-
tente clear; silicone implante de silicona;
immunocompromised adj inmunocom- vt implantar
prometido implantation n implantacin f
immunodeficiency n inmunodeficiencia; impossible adj imposible
common variable inmunodeficien- impotence n (ant, sexual) disfuncin f
cia variable comn erctil, impotencia (sexual)
immunodeficient adj inmunodeficiente impotent adj (ant) con disfuncin erc-
immunodepressed adj inmunodeprimido til, impotente
immunodepression n inmunodepresin impression n (dent, etc.) impresin f
f improve vt mejorar; vi mejorarse, (pa-
immunodepressive adj inmunodepresor tient) recuperarse
immunoglobulin n inmunoglobulina improvement n mejora
(endgena) impulse n impulso
immunologic, immunological adj inmu- impulsive adj impulsivo
nolgico impurity n (pl -ties) impureza
immunologist n inmunlogo -ga mf, m- inability n incapacidad f
dico -ca mf especializado en el sistema inactivated adj inactivado
inmunolgico y sus enfermedades inactive adj inactivo
immunology n inmunologa, rama de la inactivity n inactividad f
medicina que se ocupa del sistema inadequate adj (not suited) inadecuado,
inmunolgico y sus enfermedades (insufficient) insuficiente
immunosuppressant n inmunosupresor inappropriate adj inadecuado, inapro-
m piado, indebido
immunosuppressed adj inmunosupri- inbred adj endogmico (form), procrea-
inb 71 inf
do por uniones entre la misma familia indices pl de index

extendida indifference n indiferencia
inbreeding n endogamia (form), procrea- indigestion n indigestin f, dispepsia
cin f entre una familia extendida, pro- indinavir n indinavir m
creacin entre familiares indistinct adj indistinto
incapable adj incapaz individual n individuo (inv)
incapacitated adj incapacitado indomethacin n indometacina
incapacitating adj incapacitante induce vt inducir, provocar; exercise-
incarcerated adj incarcerado induced inducido (provocado) por el
incest n incesto ejercicio
incestuous adj incestuoso induction n induccin f
inch n pulgada, 2,54 centmetros indurated adj (lesion) indurado; (skin)
incidence n incidencia endurecida
incidentaloma n incidentaloma m (Ang), induration n (lesion) induracin f, (skin)
tumor detectado por casualidad en una endurecimiento
prueba realizada por otro motivo indwelling adj permanente; catheter
incision n incisin f, herida; and catter or sonda permanente
drainage (I&D) incisin y drenaje ineffective adj ineficaz
incisor n incisivo; upper o maxillary inert adj inerte
central incisivo central superior; infancy n primer perodo de la vida
lower o mandibular lateral incisi- (aproximadamente el primer ao);
vo lateral inferior [Note: infancia refers to the period
incoherent adj incoherente between birth and puberty and cannot
income n ingresos; low-income patients be used to mean infancy.]
pacientes de bajos recursos infant n beb mf, recin nacido -da mf,
incompatible adj incompatible nene -na mf (fam)
incompetence n incompetencia; cervical infantile adj infantil, relativo a los bebs
incompetencia cervical infarct n infarto
incompetent adj incompetente infarction n infarto, accin f y efecto de
incomplete adj incompleto un infarto; acute myocardial infar-
incontinence n incontinencia; fecal to agudo de miocardio
incontinencia fecal, incapacidad f para infect vt infectar; infected with (a dis-
retener las heces; overflow incon- ease) infectado con; (an agent of dis-
tinencia por rebosamiento; stress ease) infectado con or por; infected
incontinencia de esfuerzo; urge with TB..infectado con TB; infected
incontinencia de urgencia; urinary with HIV..infectado con or por VIH;
incontinencia urinaria, incapacidad f to become infected infectarse
para retener la orina infection n infeccin f; bacterial
incontinent adj incontinente, (of urine) infeccin bacteriana or por bacterias;
incapaz de retener la orina, (of stool) bladder infeccin de vejiga; fungal
incapaz de retener las heces infeccin fngica (form), infeccin
increase n aumento; vt aumentar, incre- mictica (form), infeccin de or por
mentar (form); to increase the dose.. hongos; upper respiratory tract
aumentar la dosis; vi aumentar infeccin de las vas respiratorias supe-
incubator n (ped) incubadora riores or altas; urinary tract (UTI)
incurable adj incurable infeccin del tracto urinario (ITU), in-
independent adj independiente feccin de orina (fam); viral infec-
index n (pl indexes o indices) ndice m; cin viral, infeccin de or por virus;
ankle-brachial ndice tobillo-bra- yeast candidiasis f (form), infeccin
zo; body mass (BMI) ndice de ma- por hongos or levaduras
sa corporal (IMC); glycemic ndice infectious adj infeccioso, contagioso
glucmico (fam)
indication n indicacin f inferior adj (anat) inferior
inf 72 ino
infertile adj infrtil, estril inhibition n inhibicin f, cohibicin f

infertility n infertilidad f, esterilidad f inhibitor n inhibidor m; angiotensin
infest vt infestar; infested with infestado converting enzyme inhibidor de la
de; to get o become infested with in- enzima convertidora de angiotensina;
festarse de cholinesterase inhibidor de la coli-
infestation n infestacin f; with infes- nesterasa; fusion inhibidor de (la)
tacin de or por; infestation of the fusin; integrase inhibidor de la in-
scalp with lice..infestacin de piojos tegrasa; monoamine oxidase inhi-
en la cabeza..infestacin por piojos de bidor de la monoaminooxidasa; non-
la cabeza nucleoside reverse transciptase
infiltrate vt, vi infiltrar(se) (NNRTI) inhibidor no nuclesido de la
infiltrative, infiltrating adj infiltrante transcriptasa inversa or reversa; nu-
infiltration n infiltracin f cleoside reverse transcriptase
infirmary n (pl -ries) (ant) enfermera, (NRTI) inhibidor nuclesido de la
local m or dependencia para enfermos transcriptasa inversa or reversa; nu-
o heridos cleotide reverse transcriptase
inflamed adj inflamado; to become (NtRTI) inhibidor nucletido de la
inflamarse transcriptasa inversa or reversa; pro-
inflammable adj inflamable tease inhibidor de la proteasa;
inflammation n inflamacin f proton pump inhibidor de la bom-
inflammatory adj inflamatorio ba de protones; selective serotonin
infliximab n infliximab m reuptake inhibidor selectivo de la
influenza n (form) gripe f, influenza recaptacin de serotonina
(form); Asian gripe asitica; avian initial adj inicial, primero; npl iniciales
gripe or influenza aviar; seasonal fpl; vt, vi poner iniciales; Initial here,
influenza or gripe estacional; swine please..Ponga sus iniciales aqu, por
gripe porcina favor.
information n informacin f inject vt inyectar, (oneself) inyectarse
infraorbital adj infraorbitario injectable adj inyectable
infrared adj infrarrojo injection n inyeccin f; The nurse will
infuse vt infundir give you an injection..La enfermera le
infusion n infusin f va a poner una inyeccin.
ingest vt ingerir injure vt (hurt, wound) herir, lesionar;
ingestion n ingestin f (damage, harm) lesionar, (severely)
ingredient n ingrediente m; active daar; The explosion injured 3 peo-
principio activo ple..La explosin hiri a 3 personas...
ingrown adj encarnada, enterrada (esp. The bullet injured the nerve..La bala
Mex) lesion el nervio; to oneself lesio-
inguinal adj inguinal narse; When did she injure herself?..
INH V. isoniazid. Cundo se lesion?; to one's knee
inhalation n inhalacin f; smoke in- (foot, etc.) lesionarse la rodilla (pie,
halacin de humo etc.)
inhale vt, vi inhalar; inhaled steroid es- injury n (pl -ries) herida, lesin f, trau-
teroide inhalado matismo; spinal cord lesin medu-
inhaler n inhalador m; dry powder lar, lesin de la mdula espinal; sports
inhalador de polvo seco; metered-dose lesin deportiva; traumatic brain
inhalador de dosis medida, inhala- lesin cerebral traumtica
dor dosificador (esp. Esp); nasal inlay n (dent) incrustacin f inlay, in-
inhalador nasal, atomizador m nasal crustacin (fam)
(esp. Mex) inner adj interno, interior
inherit vt heredar inoculate vt inocular
inhibit vt inhibir inoculation n inoculacin f
inhibited adj inhibido, cohibido inoperable adj inoperable
ino 73 int
inorganic adj inorgnico na de accin rpida; recombinant

inpatient n paciente hospitalizado insulina recombinante; regular
INR abbr international normalized ra- insulina regular; to take inyectarse
tio. V. ratio. insulina
insane adj loco insulinoma n insulinoma m
insanity n locura insurance n seguro; dental seguro
insect n insecto dental; health seguro sanitario or
insecticidal adj insecticida mdico; medical seguro mdico;
insecticide n insecticida m private seguro privado
insecure adj inseguro insured adj asegurado, que tiene seguro
insecurity n inseguridad f intact adj intacto
inseminate vt inseminar intake n ingesta, consumo; recommend-
insemination n inseminacin f; artificial ed daily ingesta diaria recomenda-
inseminacin artificial da; tolerable daily ingesta diaria
insert vt introducir, insertar admisible
inside adj interior, interno; adv dentro, integration n (psych, etc.) integracin f
adentro; n interior m, parte f de aden- intellectual adj intelectual
tro; prep dentro de; inside your body.. intellectualize vi (psych) intelectualizar
dentro de su cuerpo intellectualization n (psych) intelectuali-
insight n (psych) autoconocimiento, co- zacin f
nocimiento de uno mismo intelligence n inteligencia; quotient
in situ, in situ, localizado (IQ) coeficiente m or cociente m in-
insole n plantilla (del zapato) telectual (CI)
insoluble adj insoluble intelligent adj inteligente
insomnia n insomnio intense adj intenso, fuerte
instability n inestabilidad f intensify vt (pret & pp -fied) intensificar
instep n empeine m (del pie) intensity n (pl -ties) intensidad f
instinct n instinto intensive adj intensivo
institution n asilo, residencia, hospital intensivist n intensivista mf
m, establecimiento que ofrece cuidados interact vi interactuar
prolongados (esp. para pacientes psi- interaction n interaccin f; drug in-
quitricos); mental hospital psi- teraccin medicamentosa (form), inter-
quitrico or mental accin de medicamentos
institutionalized adj institucionalizado intercostal adj intercostal
instrument n instrumento intercourse n coito (form), relaciones fpl
insufficiency n insuficiencia; adrenal sexuales, relaciones (fam), el acto
(aortic, venous, etc.) insuficiencia sexual; unprotected relaciones
suprarrenal (artica, venosa, etc.) sexuales sin proteccin; When was the
insufficient adj insuficiente last time you had intercourse?..
insulin n insulina; basal insulina Cundo fue la ltima vez que tuvo
basal; human insulina humana; relaciones (sexuales)?...during inter-
analogue anlogo de la insulina; course..durante el acto sexual..durante
aspart insulina aspart, insulina asparta las relaciones sexuales
(INN); detemir insulina detemir; interfere vi interferir
glargine insulina glargina; gluli- interferon n interfern m; alpha (beta,
sine insulina glulisina; lispro in- etc.) interferon interfern alfa (beta,
sulina lispro; intermediate-acting etc.); pegylated interfern pegilado
insulina de accin intermedia; long- interior adj & n interior m
acting insulina de accin prolonga- intermediate adj intermedio; interme-
da; NPH insulina NPH; pre-mixed diate-acting de accin intermedia
insulina premezclada; rapid-acting intermittent adj intermitente
insulina de accin rpida; rapid- intern n interno -na mf
acting analogue anlogo de insuli- internal adj interno
int 74 irr
internalize vt (psych) interiorizar intrauterine adj intrauterino

internet n internet m&f; on the en el intravenous (IV) adj intravenoso (IV),
or la internet endovenoso (EV)
internist n internista mf intrinsic adj intrnseco
interpersonal adj interpersonal introspection n introspeccin f
interpret vt, vi interpretar introversion n (psych, etc.) introversin
interpreter n intrprete mf f
interrogate vt (a pacemaker) interrogar introvert n introvertido -da mf
(un marcapasos) introverted adj introvertido
interruption n interrupcin f intubate vt intubar
interstitial adj intersticial intubation n intubacin f
intertrochanteric adj intertrocantrico, intussusception n invaginacin f intesti-
intertrocantreo nal
interval n intervalo in utero, en el tero
intervention n intervencin f; percuta- invade vt invadir
neous coronary (PCI) intervencin invalid (ant) disabled person. V. dis-
coronaria percutnea (ICP) abled.
interventional adj intervencionista invasive adj invasivo, invasor; minimal-
interventricular adj interventricular ly mnimamente invasivo
intervertebral adj intervertebral investigational adj (medication, etc.) en
intestinal adj intestinal investigacin
intestine n intestino, tripa (fam, frec. pl); invisible adj invisible
large intestino grueso, colon m; in vitro, in vitro, en el laboratorio
small intestino delgado involuntary adj involuntario
intimacy n intimidad f involvement n participacin f; (path)
intimate adj ntimo compromiso; involvement in the com-
intolerance n alergia, intolerancia; cold munity..participacin en la comuni-
intolerancia al fro; lactose in- dad; lymph node compromiso de
tolerancia a la lactosa; [Note: In Spa- los ganglios linfticos
nish alergia is used much more often iodide n yoduro
than intolerancia when referring to iodine n yodo
medications.] iodized adj yodado
intolerant adj (of medication, etc.) alr- iodoquinol n iodoquinol m, diyodohi-
gico, intolerante; [Note: intolerante is droxiquinolena, diiodohidroxiquinoli-
not used much in this context save for na (INN)
the phrases intolerante a la lactosa and ion n ion or in m
intolerante al gluten.] iontophoresis n iontoforesis f
intoxication n intoxicacin f ipecac n ipecacuana; syrup of jarabe
intraabdominal, intra-abdominal adj m de ipecacuana
intraabdominal or intra-abdominal ipratropium bromide n bromuro de
intraaortic adj intraartico ipratropio
intraarticular, intra-articular adj in- IQ abbr intelligence quotient. V. intel-
traarticular or intra-articular ligence.
intracranial adj intracraneal, endocra- irbesartan n irbesartn m
neal, intracraneano iris n (pl irides o irises) iris m
intractable adj resistente al tratamiento iritis n iritis f
intradermal adj intradrmico iron n hierro
intramuscular (IM) adj intramuscular irradiate vt irradiar, tratar con radiacin
(IM) irradiation n irradiacin f; food irra-
intranasal adj intranasal diacin de alimentos
intraocular adj intraocular irregular adj irregular
intraoperative adj intraoperatorio irreversible adj irreversible
intraosseous adj intraseo irrigate vt irrigar
irr 75 jer
irrigation n irrigacin f; colonic hi- isotope n istopo

droterapia de colon isotretinoin n isotretinona
irritability n irritabilidad f isradipine n isradipino, isradipina
irritable adj irritable itch n picazn f, comezn f; vi picar,
irritant n irritante m, agente m irritante sentir or tener picazn or comezn;
irritate vt irritar; to become irritated Where does it itch?..Dnde le pica?..
irritarse Dnde siente picazn (comezn)?...
irritating adj (person, event, etc.) moles- Does your arm itch?..Le pica el bra-
to; (substance) irritante zo?...Do you itch?..Siente picazn
irritation n irritacin f (comezn)?..Tiene picazn (come-
ischemia n isquemia zn)?; to have an tener picazn or
ischemic adj isqumico comezn (localizada)
ischium n isquion m itching, itchiness n picazn f, comezn f;
islet n islote m; pancreatic islets islotes to relieve the itching..aliviar la pica-
pancreticos zn (comezn)
isolate vt aislar; to oneself aislarse ITP abbr immune thrombocytopenia.
isolation n aislamiento; protective V. thrombocytopenia.
aislamiento protector; respiratory ITP abbr (ant) idiopathic thrombocyto-
aislamiento respiratorio; reverse penic purpura. V. purpura.
aislamiento inverso itraconazole n itraconazol m
isoleucine n isoleucina IUD abbr intrauterine device. V. de-
isometric adj isomtrico vice.
isoniazid (INH) n isoniazida IV V. intravenous.
isopropyl alcohol n alcohol isoproplico ivermectin n ivermectina
isosorbide dinitrate n dinitrato de iso- IVF abbr in vitro fertilization. V. fer-
sorbida tilization.
J
jabbing adj (pain) punzante My husband is very jealous..Mi espo-
jacket n chaqueta, chamarra (esp. Mex) so es muy celoso; to be (of some-
jack off, to (vulg) masturbarse, hacerse one) estar celoso (de alguien), tener
la paja (vulg) celos (de alguien); She is jealous of
jaundice n ictericia (form), coloracin her sister..Est celosa de su hermana..
amarilla de la piel y los ojos Tiene celos de su hermana.
jaw n mandbula, quijada; lower Jehovah's Witness n Testigo de Jehov
mandbula inferior, mandbula (fam); jejunal adj yeyunal
upper mandbula or maxilar m su- jejunum n yeyuno
perior, maxilar (fam) jellyfish n (pl -fish o -fishes) medusa,
jawbone n mandbula inferior (form), aguamala
mandbula, quijada jerk off, to (vulg) masturbarse, hacerse la
jealous adj celoso; to be ser celoso; paja (vulg)
jet 76 kis
jet lag n desfase horario, desequilibrio lacin f, coyuntura (fam); (fam, mari-
del ritmo circadiano producido por via- juana cigarette) cigarrillo de marihua-
jar en avin a travs de los husos hora- na, porro (fam); knee (ankle, etc.)
rios articulacin de la rodilla (tobillo, etc.)
job n trabajo, empleo judgmental adj crtico, reprobador
jock itch n (fam o vulg) tia inguinal, in- judo n judo
feccin f por hongos de la ingle jugular adj yugular
jockstrap n (fam) suspensorio juice n jugo, zumo (esp. Esp); grape-
jog vi (pret & pp jogged; ger jogging) fruit jugo de toronja, zumo de po-
correr, trotar melo (esp. Esp)
jogging n jogging m (Ang), footing junk food n comida chatarra, comida
(Ang), (el) correr, (el) trotar basura (esp. Esp)
join (two objects) vt unir, juntar; vi unir- junkie n (vulg) adicto -ta mf a la herona
se justice n justicia
joint adj articular; pain dolor m arti- just in case, por si acaso
cular or de las articulaciones; n articu- juvenile adj juvenil
K
karate n karate m ketoprofen n ketoprofeno
karyotype n cariotipo ketorolac n ketorolaco
kava n (bot) kava m&f ketotic adj cetnico
keloid n queloide m ketotifen n ketotifeno
kelp n kelp m, tipo de alga marina kick n patada; vt, vi patear, dar una pata-
keratectomy n (pl -mies) queratectoma; da, dar patadas; (fam, a habit) dejar
photorefractive (PRK); queratec- (un vicio); Can you feel your baby
toma fotorrefractiva kicking?..Siente las patadas de su
keratin n queratina beb?; to the bucket (fam) morir
keratitis n queratitis f kid n (fam) nio -a mf
keratomileusis n queratomileusis f; la- kidney n rin m; horseshoe rin en
ser-assisted in situ (LASIK) que- herradura
ratomileusis in situ asistida por lser kill vt matar
keratosis n queratosis f; actinic que- kilogram, kilo (fam) n kilogramo, kilo
ratosis actnica; seborrheic quera- (fam)
tosis seborreica kin n parientes mf, familia; next of
keratotomy n (pl -mies) queratotoma; parientes ms cercanos
radial queratotoma radial kind adj amable
kernicterus n kernicterus m kinesiology n kinesiologa, quinesiologa
ketamine n ketamina (RAE)
ketoacidosis n cetoacidosis f kinetic adj cintico
ketoconazole n ketoconazol m kiss n beso; vt besar
ketone n cetona kissing bug n chinche f, chinche besuco-
kit 77 lam
na (Mex), chinche picuda (Guat, El knife-like adj (pain) punzante

Salv), pito (Col), chipo (Ven), chirima- knit vi (pret & pp knitted; ger knitting)
cha (Per), vinchuca (Arg, Bol, Chile, (ortho) soldar(se)
Ur) knives pl de knife
kit n estuche m, botiqun m; epinephrine knock knees n (fam) genu valgo, rodillas
estuche de epinefrina; first-aid pegadas (fam)
botiqun de primeros auxilios knot n nudo; knot in my back..nudo en
kleptomania n cleptomana mi espalda
knee n rodilla; back of the corva knuckle n nudillo
kneecap n rtula kwashiorkor n kwashiorkor m
kneepad n rodillera kyphoscoliosis n cifoescoliosis f
knife n (pl knives) cuchillo kyphosis n cifosis f
L
lab n (fam) laboratorio; (result) resultado lace vt adulterar; laced with..adulterado
de laboratorio; Your labs were nor- con
mal..Sus resultados de laboratorio son lacerate vt lacerar, desgarrar, herir con
normales*; cath laboratorio de cate- un golpe cortante
terismo laceration n laceracin f, desgarro, heri-
*The present tense is more appro- da producida por un golpe cortante
priate for this sentence in Spanish. lack n falta, carencia
label n etiqueta lacrimal adj lagrimal
labetalol n labetalol m lactase n lactasa
labia pl de labium lactate n lactato; vi producir y secretar
labial adj labial leche
labile adj lbil lactation n produccin f y secrecin f de
labium n (pl labia) labio (genital) leche; (period of milk production) lac-
labor n trabajo de parto; and delivery tancia
trabajo de parto y parto; Labor and lactic adj lctico; acid cido lctico;
Delivery sala de partos; labor pains dehydrogenase deshidrogenasa lc-
dolores mpl de(l) parto; to be in tica
estar de parto, estar en trabajo de parto; lactobacillus n lactobacilo
to go into ponerse de parto, entrar lactose n lactosa
en trabajo de parto lactulose n lactulosa
laboratory n (pl -ries) laboratorio; ca- lag n retraso, intervalo; vi (pret & pp lag-
theterization laboratorio de catete- ged; ger lagging) retrasarse
rismo laid up, (fam) incapacitado temporal-
labral adj del labrum, relativo al labrum mente
labrum n labrum m lain pp de lie
labyrinth n (anat) laberinto lamb n (meat) carne f de cordero, corde-
labyrinthitis n laberintitis f ro; lambs wool lana de oveja
lam 78 lea
lame adj cojo last rites npl ltimos ritos

laminaria n laminaria latanoprost n latanoprost m
laminectomy n (pl -mies) laminectoma late adj (development, etc.) tardo; adv
lamivudine n lamivudina tarde
lamotrigine n lamotrigina latent adj latente
lamp n lmpara; heat lmpara de ca- later adv ms tarde
lor; slit lmpara de hendidura; sun lateral adj (anat) externo, lateral; lateral
lmpara solar; ultraviolet lm- aspect of the leg..cara externa de la
para ultravioleta; Wood's lmpara pierna
de Wood latex n ltex m
lance vt (an abscess) abrir con bistur latrine n letrina
(un absceso) laugh n risa; vi rer(se)
lancet n lanceta; diabetic lanceta para laughing gas n gas m hilarante
diabticos; device lancetero lavage n lavado; bronchoalveolar
language n (referring to structure and lavado broncoalveolar; gastric la-
development) lenguaje m; body len- vado gstrico; peritoneal lavado
guaje corporal peritoneal
lanolin n lanolina lawsuit n demanda
lansoprazole n lansoprazol m lax adj laxo, flojo
lanugo n lanugo, vello de los bebs laxity n laxitud f
lap n (of a person) regazo laxative adj & n laxante m; bulk
laparoscope n laparoscopio laxante que aumenta el volumen de la
laparoscopic adj laparoscpico materia fecal
laparoscopy n (pl -pies) laparoscopia lay adj lego (Esp, form), no profesional;
laparotomy n (pl -mies) laparotoma; opinion opinin lega or no profe-
exploratory laparotoma explora- sional
dora lay pret de lie
lapse n lapso, lapsus m; of memory layer n capa; layers of the skin..capas
laguna mental, lapsus de memoria de la piel
lard n manteca (de cerdo) layperson n persona sin formacin mdi-
large adj grande ca
larva migrans n larva migrans f; cuta- lazy eye n ambliopa, ojo perezoso or va-
neous larva migrans cutnea; go (fam), disminucin f de la agudeza
visceral larva migrans visceral visual sin lesin orgnica del ojo
laryngeal adj larngeo lb V. pound.
laryngectomy n (pl -mies) laringectoma L-carnitine n L-carnitina
larynges pl de larynx LDL abbr low density lipoprotein. V.
laryngitis n laringitis f lipoprotein.
laryngoplasty n (pl -ties) laringoplastia lead n (ECG) derivacin f; vi llevar a,
laryngoscope n laringoscopio terminar en; This can lead to amputa-
laryngoscopy n (pl -pies) laringoscopia tion if you don't treat it..Esto puede
larynx n (pl larynges o larynxes) la- llevar a una amputacin si no se trata.
ringe f lead n (metal) plomo
laser n lser m lean adj (person) flaco, delgado; (meat)
LASIK abbr laser-assisted in situ kera- magro, sin grasa; vi inclinarse; Lean
tomileusis. V. keratomileusis. forward..Inclnese hacia adelante.
last adj ltimo; your last period..su l- learn vt, vi aprender (a); to learn to read
timo perodo..su ltima menstruacin; ..aprender a leer
vi durar, alcanzar; How long did the learner n aprendiz -za mf; slow (ped)
pain last?..Cunto tiempo le dur el nio -a mf con dificultad para apren-
dolor?...These pills should last a der
month..Estas pastillas deberan alcan- learning n aprendizaje m
zarle por un mes. least (super de little and few) adj menor;
lea 79 LH
the least harm..el menor dao; adv nos de; less than there was before..
menos; the least invasive option..la menos de lo que haba antes; adv me-
opcin menos invasiva nos; than menos que; to eat less
leathers npl (fam, for physical restraint) than usual..comer menos que de cos-
correas tumbre
lecithin n lecitina letdown n (obst) reflejo de eyeccin de la
leech n sanguijuela leche (form), bajada de la leche
LEEP abbr loop electrosurgical exci- lethal adj letal
sion procedure. V. procedure. lethargic adj letrgico
leflunomide n leflunomida lethargy n letargo, somnolencia
left adj izquierdo; n (left-hand side) iz- letter n carta; (of eye chart, etc.) letra;
quierda Do you want me to write a letter for
left-handed adj zurdo you?..Quiere que le escriba una carta?
leg n pierna leucine n leucina
legume n legumbre f leucovorin n leucovorina, cido folnico
leiomyoma n leiomioma m; uterine leukemia n leucemia; acute lympho-
leiomioma uterino blastic o lymphocytic leucemia lin-
leiomyosarcoma n leiomiosarcoma m foblstica or linfoctica aguda; acute
leishmaniasis n leishmaniasis f; cutane- myeloid leucemia mieloide aguda;
ous leishmaniasis cutnea; muco- chronic lymphocytic leucemia lin-
cutaneous leishmaniasis mucocut- foctica crnica; chronic myeloid
nea, espundia; visceral leishmania- leucemia mieloide crnica
sis visceral leukocyte n leucocito, glbulo blanco
leisure n ocio leukoencephalopathy n leucoencefalo-
lemon n limn m pata; progressive multifocal leu-
lemon flower n (bot) azahar m coencefalopata multifocal progresiva
length n longitud f, largo leukoplakia n leucoplasia, manchas
lens n lente m&f; (of the eye) cristalino; blancas en la boca o lengua; oral hairy
bifocal lente bifocal; (hard, soft) leucoplasia vellosa oral
contact lente de contacto (rgido, leuprorelin, leuprolide n leuprorelina,
blando); progressive lente progre- leuprolida
sivo; trifocal lente trifocal levamisole n levamisol m
lentigo n lentigo level adj (terreno) llano; How far can
lepromatous adj lepromatoso you walk on level ground before you
leprosy n lepra, enfermedad f de Hansen; get short of breath?..Qu distancia
borderline lepra dimorfa; leproma- puede caminar por terreno llano antes
tous lepra lepromatosa; tubercu- de que le falte el aire?; n nivel m, con-
loid lepra tuberculoide centracin f; blood sugar nivel de
leptospirosis n leptospirosis f azcar en la sangre; of conscious-
lesbian adj lesbiana; n lesbiana, mujer f ness nivel de conciencia or conscien-
homosexual; , gay, bisexual, and cia; socioeconomic nivel socioeco-
transgender (LGBT) lesbianas, gays, nmico; therapeutic nivel terapu-
transexuales y bisexuales; lesbianas, tico
gays, bisexuales y transgneros; [Note: levetiracetam n levetiracetam m
The first translation is not a literal levodopa n levodopa
translation, since transexual is not syn- levofloxacin n levofloxacino, levofloxa-
onymous with transgnero, but it is the cina
more common translation and can be levonorgestrel n levonorgestrel m
found in the title of various organiza- levothyroxine n levotiroxina
tions.] LGBT abbr lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
lesion n lesin f transgender. V. lesbian.
less (comp de little o few) adj menos; LGV V. lymphogranuloma venereum.
less pills..menos pastillas; than me- LH abbr luteinizing hormone. V. hor-
LHR 80 lip
mone. lightning n relmpago

LHRH abbr luteinizing hormone-re- limb n extremidad f (form), miembro;
leasing hormone. V. hormone. residual (form) mun m
libido n libido f, deseo sexual limber adj flexible
lice pl de louse lime n (fruit) lima
lichen planus n liquen plano limit n lmite m; above normal limits..
lichen simplex chronicus n liquen sim- por encima de los lmites normales...
ple crnico below normal limits..por debajo de
lick vt lamer los lmites normales...within normal
licorice n regaliz m limits..dentro de los lmites normales;
lid V. eyelid. lower of normal lmite inferior
lidocaine n lidocana; viscous lidoca- normal; upper of normal lmite
na viscosa superior normal; Your sugar is over
lie vi (pret lay; pp lain; ger lying) to twice the upper limit of normal..Su
down acostarse; Lie down, please.. azcar est dos veces por encima del
Acustese, por favor. lmite superior normal; vt limitar
life n vida; for de por vida; for the limp adj flcido or flccido, relajado; n
rest of your por el resto de su vida; cojera; to have a cojear; vi cojear
expectancy expectativa or esperan- lindane n lindano
za de vida; life-saving que salva vidas, line n lnea; (catheter) catter m; arterial
que puede salvar la vida; life-threaten- catter arterial; central catter
ing potencialmente mortal, que pone venoso central; first (second, etc.)
en peligro la vida; sex vida sexual; de primera (segunda, etc.) lnea; gum
social vida social lnea de la enca; vt (the intestine,
lifelong adj de por vida etc.) recubrir, revestir; Mucus lines
lifestyle n estilo de vida the walls of the stomach..El moco
lifetime n vida, toda una vida, perodo de recubre las paredes del estmago; to
tiempo vivido up alinear; vi to up alinearse
lift n gra; bladder reparacin f de lineage n estirpe f; myeloid (lymphoid,
cistocele; heel talonera, cojn m que B, T, etc.) estirpe mieloide (linfoi-
se coloca en el calzado para levantar el de, B, T, etc.)
taln; patient gra para levantar pa- linezolid n linezolid m
cientes; vt levantar; Avoid heavy lift- liniment n linimento
ing..Evite levantar objetos pesados; to lining n (of the stomach, etc.) revesti-
weights levantar pesas miento
ligament n ligamento; anterior cruciate linked adj ligado, asociado; to cancer
ligamento cruzado anterior asociado con (el) cncer; sex-linked
ligamentum flavum n ligamento amari- ligado al sexo; X-linked ligado al
llo cromosoma X
ligation n (surg) ligadura; tubal li- linoleic acid n cido linoleico
gadura de trompas, ligadura tubrica liothyronine n liotironina
(esp. Esp) lip n labio; cleft labio hendido; lower
light adj (case of disease) leve; (touch) labio inferior; upper labio supe-
suave, ligero; (weight) ligero, liviano; rior
sleeper persona de sueo ligero; n lipase n lipasa
luz f lipid n lpido
lightening n (obst) encajamiento, des- lipodystrophy n lipodistrofia
censo del feto al final del embarazo lipoma n lipoma m
lightheaded adj mareado; to be o feel lipoprotein n lipoprotena; high density
sentir que se va a desmayar, estar or (HDL) lipoprotena de alta densi-
sentirse mareado dad; low density (LDL) lipoprote-
lightheadedness n sensacin f de des- na de baja densidad; very low density
mayo, mareo (VLDL) lipoprotena de muy baja
lip 81 los
densidad lobular adj lobular

liposarcoma n liposarcoma m local adj local
liposuction n liposuccin f localization n localizacin f
lip-read vi (pret & pp -read) leer los la- localized adj localizado
bios lochia n loquios, lquido que sale del te-
lip reading n lectura de los labios ro despus del parto
lipstick n lpiz m labial, labial m (fam) lockjaw n (fam, ant) ttanos
liquid adj & n lquido; nitrogen ni- lodge vi alojarse; The bullet lodged
trgeno lquido near the aorta..La bala se aloj cerca
liraglutide n liraglutida de la aorta.
lisdexamfetamine n lisdexanfetamina log n libreta, cuaderno, diario; glucose
lisinopril n lisinopril m libreta de autocontrol (del diabti-
lisp n ceceo; vi cecear co), libreta donde se anotan los niveles
listen vi escuchar; I'm going to listen to del azcar
your lungs..Voy a escucharle los pul- log n log m; 6 log copies/ml..6 log
10 10 10 10
mones. copias/ml
listeriosis n listeriosis f loner n (fam) solitario -ria mf
listless adj aptico (debido a cansancio, long adj largo; adv How long have you
enfermedad, etc.) had diabetes?..Hace cunto que tiene
liter n litro diabetes?...How long were you un-
lithium n litio conscious?..Por cunto tiempo estu-
lithotripsy n litotricia; extracorporeal vo inconsciente?; long-acting de ac-
shock wave litotricia extracorprea cin prolongada
por ondas de choque longevity n longevidad f
litter n (stretcher) camilla long-term adj a largo plazo
little adj (comp less; super least) (size) look vi mirar; Look upward..Mire hacia
pequeo, chico; (quantity, degree) po- arriba; to like verse, parecerse;
co; a little tumor..un tumor pequeo... What did this sore look like when
a little milk..un poco de leche...little you first noticed it?..Cmo se vea
time..poco tiempo; brother (fam) esta herida cuando la vi por primera
hermano menor; sister (fam) herma- vez?...She looks like her mother..Se
na menor; adv poco; a little sunburn- parece a su madre.
ed..un poco quemado...She eats little.. loop n (IUD) lazo; (of bowel) asa (intes-
Ella come poco; n poco; by poco tinal)
a poco loose adj suelto, flojo
live adj (vaccine, etc.) vivo; vi vivir; to loosen vt soltar, aflojar; Loosen your
with vivir con, convivir con; to live belt, please..Suelte (Afloje) el cintu-
with diabetes..vivir con diabetes...to rn, por favor.
live with smokers..convivir con fuma- loperamide n loperamida
dores...Who do you live with?..Con lopinavir n lopinavir m
quin vive Ud.? loratadine n loratadina
liver n hgado; fatty hgado graso lorazepam n lorazepam m
liver spot n lentigo solar, mancha par- lordosis n lordosis f
duzca en la piel que suele aparecer en losartan n losartn m
la vejez lose vt (pret & pp lost) perder; to
lives pl de life consciousness perder el conocimiento
living will n testamento vital or la conciencia; to one's voice
load n carga; viral carga viral perder la voz; to weight perder peso
lobar adj lobar loss n prdida; Im sorry for your loss..
lobe n lbulo Le doy mi ms sentido psame..La-
lobectomy n (pl -mies) lobectoma mento mucho su prdida; hair ca-
lobelia n (bot) lobelia da del cabello; hearing prdida de
lobotomy n (pl -mies) lobotoma audicin; weight prdida de peso
los 82 lys
lost pret & pp de lose lump n bulto, ndulo (form), bola, (due
lot n (pharm) lote m; a (fam) mucho; to trauma, esp. about the head) chi-
Do you sleep a lot?..Duerme mu- chn m; breast bulto en la mama or
cho?; a of (fam) mucho(s); a lot of el pecho or el seno
milk..mucha leche...a lot of pimples.. lumpectomy n (pl -mies) lumpectoma
muchos granos lumpy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) nodu-
lotion n locin f; hand locin para lar (form), que tiene bolitas; breasts
manos; tanning o suntan (to in- senos grumosos, senos que tienen boli-
crease tanning) bronceador m; tas
(sunscreen) filtro solar, protector m lunch n almuerzo, comida (esp. Mex),
solar comida del medioda; to have al-
louse n (pl lice) piojo; body piojo del morzar, comer (esp. Mex), tomar la co-
cuerpo; crab ladilla; head piojo mida del medioda
de la cabeza; pubic ladilla, piojo del lung n pulmn m
pubis or pbico lupus n lupus m; discoid lupus discoi-
lovastatin n lovastatina de; systemic erythematosus (SLE)
love n amor m; in with enamorado de; lupus eritematoso sistmico (LES)
to fall in with enamorarse de; to luteal adj lteo
make hacer el amor; vt, vi querer, lye n leja
amar; loved one ser querido or amado lying (ger de lie) adj (tambin down)
loving adj carioso, afectuoso acostado
low adj bajo; low in calories..bajo en ca- lymph n linfa
loras...Your calcium is low.. Su cal- lymphadenitis n linfadenitis f
cio est bajo; low-dose V. dosis; low- lymphangitis n linfangitis f
fat (low-sodium, etc.) bajo en grasa lymphatic adj linftico
(sodio, etc.); low-pitched grave, de lymphedema n linfedema m
baja frecuencia lymphocyte n linfocito; B (T, CD4, etc.)
lower (comp de low) adj ms bajo; linfocito B (T, CD4, etc.)
(anat) inferior (form), bajo, de abajo; lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) n
than ms bajo que; (a number) in- linfogranuloma venreo (LGV)
ferior a, por debajo de; lower than be- lymphoid adj linfoide
fore..ms bajo que antes...lower than lymphoma n linfoma m; B cell lin-
140..inferior a 140..por debajo de 140; foma de clulas B; Hodgkin's linfo-
the part la parte baja or de abajo; ma (de) Hodgkin; mucosa-associated
vt bajar; You need to lower your cho- lymphoid tissue (MALT) linfoma
lesterol..Ud. necesita bajar el coleste- MALT, linfoma de tejido linfoide aso-
rol...Lower your arm..Baje el brazo. ciado a mucosas; non-Hodgkin's
lozenge n pastilla para chupar linfoma no Hodgkin; T cell linfoma
LSD V. lysergic acid diethylamide. de clulas T
lubricant adj & n lubricante m lyophilized adj liofilizado
lubricate vt lubricar lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) n di-
lubrication n lubricacin f etilamida del cido lisrgico (LSD)
Ludwig's angina n angina de Ludwig lysine n lisina
lukewarm adj tibio lysis n lisis f; of adhesions lisis de ad-
lumbar adj lumbar herencias
MAC 83 mar
M
MAC V. Mycobacterium avium com- adultos mayores (Amer); physical
plex. maltrato fsico; psychological mal-
macerate vt macerar; vi macerarse; mac- trato psicolgico; sexual maltrato
erated tissue..tejido macerado sexual
macrobiotic adj macrobitico mammaplasty V. mammoplasty.
macular degeneration n degeneracin f mammary adj mamario
macular mammogram n mamografa (estudio)
mad adj (comp madder; super mad- mammography n mamografa (tcnica);
dest) enojado, enfadado; (crazy) loco; digital mamografa digital
to get enojarse, enfadarse mammoplasty n (pl -ties) mamoplastia;
made pret & pp de make augmentation mamoplastia de au-
maggot n cresa, larva de mosca mento, ciruga para aumentar el tama-
magnesium n magnesio; sulfate sul- o de los senos; reduction mamo-
fato de magnesio plastia de reduccin, ciruga para redu-
magnifying glass n lupa cir el tamao de los senos
maintain vt mantener man n (pl men) hombre m
maintenance n mantenimiento; metha- manage vt manejar, gestionar, admini-
done mantenimiento con metadona strar
major adj (anat, surgery) mayor managed care n (US) atencin (mdica)
makeup n maquillaje m, cosmticos administrada, atencin mdica gestio-
malabsorption n malabsorcin f nada con fines de contener costos
malaise n malestar m general, sensacin management n manejo; pain manejo
f de estar enfermo del dolor
malaria n malaria, paludismo mandible n mandbula inferior, mand-
malathion n malatin m bula (fam)
male adj masculino; n varn m, hombre maneuver n maniobra; Heimlich ma-
m, macho niobra de Heimlich; vt, vi maniobrar
malformation n malformacin f, defor- manganese n manganeso
midad f; arteriovenous malforma- manhood n edad f viril; masculinidad f,
cin arteriovenosa virilidad f
malignancy n malignidad f, cncer m mania n mana
malignant adj maligno manic adj manaco or maniaco
malinger vi hacerse el enfermo (para manic-depressive adj (ant) bipolar, ma-
evitar el trabajo, obtener compensa- naco-depresivo or maniaco-depresivo
cin, etc.) manicure n manicura
malleolus n malolo; lateral malolo manifestation n manifestacin f
externo; medial malolo interno manipulate vt manipular
malnourished adj desnutrido, malnutri- manipulation n manipulacin f; high-
do velocity manipulacin de alta velo-
malnutrition n malnutricin f, desnutri- cidad; spinal manipulacin espinal
cin f or de la columna
malocclusion n maloclusin f manipulative adj manipulador
malpractice n mala praxis f manometry n manometra
maltodextrin n maltodextrina manual adj manual
maltreatment n (form) maltrato, abuso; manubrium n manubrio
child maltrato infantil, maltrato a many adj (comp more; super most) mu-
(los) nios; elder maltrato a (las) chos; many times..muchas veces
personas mayores, maltrato a (los) maraviroc n maraviroc m
mar 84 mec
margarine n margarina match vt (blood, tissue) ser (enteramen-

margin n margen m te) compatible con; Your sister's tis-
marijuana n mariguana, marihuana (esp. sue type matches your own..El tipo
Mex), hierba (fam), mota (Mex, CA; de tejido de su hermana es (enteramen-
fam); medical marihuana medicinal te) compatible con el suyo.
marital adj matrimonial; problems material n material m
problemas matrimoniales maternal adj materno; (motherly) mater-
mark n marca nal; grandfather abuelo materno;
marker n marcador m instinct instinto maternal
married adj casado; Are you married? maternity n maternidad f
..Est casado? matrix n matriz f; nail matriz ungueal
marrow n mdula; bone mdula sea matter n (anat) sustancia; gray sus-
marshmallow n (bot) malvavisco tancia gris; white sustancia blanca
martial arts npl artes mpl&fpl marciales; mattress n colchn m
[Note: Feminine usage is more com- mature adj maduro; vi madurar
mon.] maturity n madurez f
mascara n rmel m maxilla n (pl -lae) maxilar m superior
masculine adj masculino maxillary adj maxilar
masculinity n masculinidad f maxillofacial adj maxilofacial
mash n (crushing injury) machucn m; maximal adj mximo
vt machucar, aplastar, pillar (Esp) maximize vt maximizar
mask n mscara, mascarilla, careta; gas maximum adj & n (pl -mums) mximo
mscara antigs, mscara de gas; MD, M.D. V. Doctor of Medicine.
oxygen mscara or mascarilla de MDA V. methylene dioxyampheta-
oxgeno; surgical cubrebocas m, mine.
barbijo, mascarilla or mscara quirr- MDMA V. methylene dioxymetham-
gica; welding careta para soldar; vt phetamine.
(signs, symptoms) enmascarar, ocultar meal n comida; Meals on Wheels pro-
masochism n masoquismo grama m para repartir comidas a domi-
masochist n masoquista mf cilio a gente de edad avanzada
masochistic adj masoquista mean adj (math) medio; (cruel) cruel; n
mass n masa; (tumor) masa, tumor m; a media, promedio
suspicious mass..una masa sospecho- measles n sarampin m; German o
sa; bone masa sea; muscle ma- three-day rubola or rubeola
sa muscular (form), sarampin alemn
massage n masaje m; cardiac masaje measure n medida; heroic measures
cardaco; to give a dar (un) masaje; medidas heroicas; vt medir
vt masajear measurement n (act) medicin f, (value
masseur n masajista m obtained) valor m, medida; Blood glu-
masseuse n masajista f cose measurement is easy..La medi-
massive adj masivo cin de la glucosa en sangre es fcil.
MAST V. military anti-shock trousers. measuring tape n cinta mtrica
mastectomy n (pl -mies) mastectoma; meat n carne f; dark carne oscura; or-
modified radical mastectoma radi- gan meats vsceras; red carne roja;
cal modificada white carne blanca
mastitis n mastitis f meatus n (pl meatus) meato
mastocytosis n mastocitosis f mebendazole n mebendazol m
mastoid adj mastoideo mechanism n mecanismo; coping
mastoidectomy n (pl -mies) mastoidec- mecanismo de afrontamiento; defense
toma mecanismo de defensa
mastoiditis n mastoiditis f meclizine, meclozine (INN) n meclizina,
masturbate vt, vi masturbar(se) meclozina (INN)
masturbation n masturbacin f meconium n meconio
med 85 men
med (fam, often pl) V. medication. (fam)

medial adj (anat) interno, medial; medroxyprogesterone n medroxiproges-
thigh muslo interno terona
median adj (nerve) mediano; (stat) rela- medulla n (pl -lae) (of the brainstem)
tivo a la mediana; the age la media- bulbo raqudeo, mdula oblonga; adre-
na de edad; n (stat) mediana nal mdula suprarrenal or adrenal
mediastinal adj mediastnico medullary adj medular
mediastinoscopy n (pl -pies) mediasti- mefloquine n mefloquina
noscopia megacolon n megacolon m
mediastinum n mediastino megadose n megadosis f
medic n miembro de un cuerpo militar de megestrol n megestrol m
sanidad melancholy n melancola, tristeza
medical adj mdico; savings account melanin n melanina
(US) cuenta de ahorro dedicada a los melanoma n melanoma m
gastos mdicos melarsoprol n melarsoprol m
medicate vt medicar; medicated sham- melasma n cloasma m, melasma m, pao
poo..champ medicado (fam), manchas en la cara que aparecen
medication n medicamento durante el embarazo
medicinal adj medicinal melatonin n melatonina
medicine n (field) medicina; (medica- meloxicam n meloxicam m
tion) medicina, medicamento; addic- melphalan n melfaln m
tion medicina de la adiccin; al- memantine n memantina
lergy (ulcer, etc.) medicina anti- member n miembro; (limb) extremidad f
alrgica (antiulcerosa, etc.); comple- (form), miembro; family miembro
mentary and alternative medicina de la familia, familiar mf
complementaria y alternativa; evi- membrane n membrana; mucous
dence-based medicina basada en la membrana mucosa; tympanic
evidencia; family medicina familiar membrana timpnica
or de familia; folk medicina tradi- memory n (pl -ries) memoria; long-term
cional or popular, curanderismo; her- memoria a largo plazo; short-term
bal fitoterapia; holistic medicina memoria a corto plazo
holstica or integral; integrative men pl de man
medicina integrativa; internal me- menarche n menarquia, menarca, prime-
dicina interna; nuclear medicina ra menstruacin
nuclear; numbing (fam) anestsico meninges pl de meninx
(local); occupational medicina la- meningioma n meningioma m
boral or ocupacional; physical and meningitis n meningitis f
rehabilitation medicina fsica y reha- meningocele n meningocele m
bilitacin; preventive medicina meningococcal adj meningoccico
preventiva; regenerative medicina meningococcus n (pl -ci) meningococo
regenerativa; socialized medicina meninx n (pl meninges) (frec. pl) menin-
socializada; sports medicina depor- ge f
tiva; traditional medicina tradicio- meniscal adj meniscal
nal or popular; veterinary veterina- meniscectomy n (pl -mies) meniscecto-
ria; Western medicina occidental ma
medicine cabinet n botiqun m meniscus n (pl -ci) menisco; torn
medicine dropper n gotero, cuentagotas menisco roto
m (esp. Esp) menopausal adj menopusico
medicolegal adj medicolegal menopause n menopausia
meditate vi meditar men's room n bao de hombres
meditation n meditacin f menstrual adj menstrual
medium adj mediano; n medio; contrast menstruate vi menstruar
medio de contraste, contraste m menstruation n menstruacin f
men 86 mid
mental adj mental; (pertaining to chin) methyl alcohol n metanol m

mentoniano methylcellulose n metilcelulosa
menthol n mentol m methyldopa n metildopa
meperidine n meperidina, petidina (INN) methylene blue n azul m de metileno
meralgia paresthetica n meralgia pares- methylene dioxyamphetamine (MDA)
tsica n metilendioxianfetamina (MDA), dro-
mercury n mercurio ga del amor (fam)
mercy killing n eutanasia, muerte piado- methylene dioxymethamphetamine
sa (MDMA) n metilendioximetanfetam-
meropenem n meropenem m ina (MDMA), xtasis m (fam)
mesalamine (USAN), mesalazine (INN) methylphenidate n metilfenidato
n mesalamina, mesalazina (INN) methylprednisolone n metilprednisolona
mescal n mezcal m meticillin (INN) n meticilina
mescaline n mescalina or mezcalina metoclopramide n metoclopramida
mesenteric adj mesentrico metolazone n metolazona
mesentery n mesenterio metoprolol n metoprolol m
mesh n (surg) malla metric system n sistema mtrico
mesothelioma n mesotelioma m metronidazole n metronidazol m
mesotherapy n mesoterapia mice pl de mouse
metabolic adj metablico miconazole n miconazol m
metabolism n metabolismo; basal microalbuminuria n microalbuminuria
metabolismo basal microbe n microbio
metacarpal adj & n metacarpiano microbial adj microbiano
metal n metal m; heavy metal pesado microbicide n microbicida m
metallic adj metlico microbiology n microbiologa, estudio
metastasis n (pl -ses) metstasis f de los microbios
metastasize vi metastatizar, diseminarse microdermabrasion n microdermoabra-
metastatic adj metastsico sin f
metatarsal adj & n metatarsiano microdiscectomy n (pl -mies) microdis-
metaxalone n metaxalona cectoma
meter n (measuring device) medidor m; microflora n microflora
(unit of length) metro; blood glucose microgram n microgramo
medidor de glucosa en sangre, apa- micrometastasis n (pl -ses) micromets-
rato para medir el azcar en la sangre; tasis f
square metro cuadrado micronized adj (pharm) micronizado
metformin n metformina micronutrient n micronutriente m
meth (fam) V. methamphetamine. microorganism n microorganismo, mi-
methacholine n metacolina crobio
methadone n metadona microscope n microscopio; electron
methamphetamine, metamphetamine microscopio electrnico; light mi-
(INN) n metanfetamina croscopio de luz
methane n metano microscopic adj microscpico
methanol n metanol m microscopy n microscopia or microsco-
methaqualone n metacualona pa
methicillin n meticilina microsurgery n microciruga
methimazole n metimazol m, tiamazol m microvascular adj microvascular
(INN) microwave n (rad) microonda; (fam,
methionine n metionina oven) microondas m
methocarbamol n metocarbamol m mid adj medio; mid-cycle medio ciclo
method n mtodo; Lamaze mtodo midazolam n midazolam m
Lamaze; rhythm mtodo del ritmo midbrain n mesencfalo (form), cerebro
methotrexate n metotrexato, metotrexate medio
m middle adj (finger) medio; n medio,
mid 87 mit
(length) mitad f; in the middle of your mimic vt (pret & pp -icked; ger -icking)
hand..en medio de la mano...the mid- imitar
dle of your arm..la mitad del brazo... mind n mente f; to lose one's volverse
in the middle of the night..en medio loco, perder la razn; vt (to obey) obe-
de la noche decer, hacer caso; He doesn't mind
midget n (ant) enano -na mf me..No me obedece..No me hace caso.
midlife adj de mediana edad; n mediana mindful adj consciente, atento
edad mindfulness n atencin plena; una tc-
midline n (of the body) eje m (central), nica de meditacin que enfatiza reco-
lnea media (del cuerpo) nocimiento y aceptacin de los senti-
midodrine n midodrina mientos, pensamientos y sensaciones
midstream urine orina de la mitad del corporales propias
chorro, orina del chorro medio, orina miner n minero -ra mf
recogida a mitad del chorro mineral adj & n mineral m
midwife n (pl -wives) partera, comadro- minimal adj mnimo
na; male partero, comadrn m minimize vt minimizar
mifepristone n mifepristona minimum adj & n (pl -mums) mnimo
migraine (fam) migraine headache. V. minocycline n minociclina
headache. minor adj (anat, surgery) menor; n me-
migrate vi (within the body, e.g., para- nor mf (de edad); emancipated me-
sites) migrar nor emancipado
mild adj (soap, etc.) suave; (illness) leve minoxidil n minoxidil m
mildew n moho mint n (bot) menta
milestone n hito; developmental hito minute n minuto
del desarrollo miracle n milagro
milia n milia, puntitos blanquecinos que mirror n espejo
tienden a ocurrir en la cara mirtazapine n mirtazapina
miliaria n sudamina (form), miliaria miscarriage n aborto espontneo
(form), sarpullido or salpullido, erup- miscarry vi (pret & pp -ried) abortar
cin f que se manifiesta durante tiem- (sin intencin), sufrir un aborto
pos de calor mischievous adj travieso
miliary adj miliar misery n miseria
milk n leche f; breast leche materna; misoprostol n misoprostol m
cow's leche de vaca; lactose-free miss vt (work, an appointment, etc.) fal-
leche deslactosada or sin lactosa; tar (a); (dose of medication) no tomar,
low-fat leche baja en grasa; pro- dejar de tomar; (a loved one, etc.) ex-
duct producto lcteo or de la leche; traar; Did you miss work?..Falt al
non-fat leche descremada or des- trabajo?...Ten pills are missing..Faltan
natada; pasteurized leche pasteuri- diez pastillas...Try not to miss this
zada; raw leche cruda, leche bronca appointment..Trate de no faltar a esta
(Mex); skim leche descremada or cita...Don't miss a single dose of this
desnatada; soy leche de soya or medicine..No deje de tomar una sola
soja; unpasteurized leche sin pas- dosis de esta medicina...Have you
teurizar, leche no pasteurizada; whole missed a period recently?..Le ha fal-
leche entera tado el perodo ltimamente?..Do you
milk of magnesia n leche f de magnesia miss your husband?..Extraa a su es-
milk thistle n (bot) cardo mariano poso?
milligram n miligramo missing adj ausente; tooth diente au-
milliliter n mililitro sente
millimeter n milmetro mistreat vt maltratar
millirem n (rad, ant) milirem m mistreatment n maltrato
millisecond n milisegundo mite n caro; dust caro del polvo;
millisievert n (rad) milisievert m harvest caro de la cosecha, caro
mit 88 mor
rojo, larva roja de ciertos caros tagioso

mitral adj mitral mom n mam, madre f
mittelschmerz n dolor m de ovulacin, mommy n (pl -mies) mami f, mamita,
dolores plvicos que aparecen con la madre f
ovulacin mometasone n mometasona
mix vt mezclar monitor n monitor m; blood pressure
mixed adj mezclado; (in medical nomen- tensimetro, baumanmetro (Mex),
clature) mixto; connective tissue aparato para medir la presin de la
disease enfermedad mixta del tejido sangre; cardiac monitor cardaco;
conectivo event monitor de eventos; fetal
mixture n mezcla heart monitor fetal, cardiotocgra-
moan n gemido; vi gemir fo; blood glucose medidor m de
mobile adj mvil; mobile MRI unit.. glucosa en sangre, aparato para medir
unidad f mvil de resonancia magn- el azcar en la sangre; Holter moni-
tica tor Holter, monitor cardaco ambulato-
mobility n movilidad f rio continuo de 24 horas; vt monitori-
mobilization n movilizacin f; passive zar, monitorear, seguir
movilizacin pasiva monitoring n monitorizacin f, monito-
mobilize vt movilizar reo, seguimiento; ambulatory ECG
modafinil n modafinilo monitorizacin electrocardiogrfica
moderate adj moderado ambulatoria, monitoreo electrocardio-
moderation n moderacin f grfico ambulatorio
modification n modificacin f; behavior mono (fam) V. mononucleosis.
modificacin de la conducta monoclonal adj monoclonal
modifier n modificador m; biologic re- monogamous adj mongamo
sponse modificador de la respuesta monogamy n monogamia
biolgica mononucleosis n mononucleosis f
modify vt (pret & pp -fied) modificar monophasic adj (pharm) monofsico
modulator n modulador m; immune monosodium glutamate (MSG) n gluta-
inmunomodulador m; selective estro- mato monosdico (GMS)
gen receptor modulador selectivo monounsaturated adj monoinsaturado
de los receptores estrognicos mons pubis n pubis m, parte f inferior
moist adj hmedo del vientre, (in women) monte m de
moisten vt humedecer, mojar un poco Venus
moisture n humedad f monster n monstruo
moisturize vt humedecer, (skin) hidratar mons veneris n monte m de Venus
moisturizer n hidratante m&f*, humec- montelukast n montelukast m
tante m month n mes m
*The RAE lists hidratante as feminine, monthly adj mensual
but masculine usage is at least as com- mood n estado de nimo, humor m;
mon. mood swings oscilaciones fpl de hu-
moisturizing adj hidratante, humectante mor, cambios repentinos del estado de
molar adj (dent, obst) molar; n molar m nimo; to be in a bad estar de mal
(form), muela; third tercer molar, humor; to be in a good estar de
muela del juicio (fam) buen humor
mold n (dent) molde m; (fungus) moho; morale n moral f
vt moldear moral adj moral; support apoyo mo-
mole n (derm) lunar m; (obst) mola; hi- ral
datidiform mola hidatiforme morbid adj (path) mrbido, patolgico;
molecular adj molecular obesity obesidad mrbida
molecule n molcula morbidity n morbilidad f
molest vt acosar, abusar (sexualmente) more adj ms; a few more days..unos
molluscum contagiosum n molusco con- das ms; adv ms; more difficult..
mor 89 mus
ms difcil; n ms; than ms que, (a mouthwash n enjuague m bucal, coluto-

number) ms de; more than usual.. rio
ms que de costumbre...more than move vt mover, (a patient) trasladar; We
200..ms de 200 have to move you to another room..
morgue n morgue f, depsito de cad- Tenemos que trasladarlo a otro cuarto;
veres to one's bowels defecar (form), ir al
morning adj matutino, matinal, en la bao, hacer del bao (Mex), dar del
maana; sickness nuseas matuti- cuerpo (Carib), hacer pop (fam), ha-
nas (form), nuseas or vmitos del em- cer caca (esp. ped, fam or vulg); vi
barazo; stiffness rigidez matutina moverse; Don't move..No se mueva.
(form), rigidez en la maana; n maana movement n movimiento; bowel V.
morphea n morfea, una forma de escle- bowel; rapid eye (REM) movi-
rodermia localizada mientos oculares rpidos (MOR)
morphine n morfina moxibustion n moxibustin f
morphology n morfologa moxifloxacin n moxifloxacino, moxi-
mortal adj mortal, fatal floxacina
mortality n mortalidad f; infant mor- MR abbr magnetic resonance. V. reso-
talidad infantil nance.
mortuary n (pl -ries) (funeral home) fu- MRI n IRM f (V. tambin magnetic res-
neraria; (morgue) morgue f, depsito onance imaging bajo imaging.)
de cadveres MRSA abbr methicillin-resistant
mosquito n (pl -toes o -tos) mosquito Staphylococcus aureus. V. Staphylo-
most adj mayora de; in most cases..en coccus aureus.
la mayora de los casos; adv ms; the MSG V. monosodium glutamate.
most effective drug..el medicamento much adj & adv mucho
ms eficaz mucinous adj mucinoso
mother n madre f; surrogate madre mucocele n mucocele m
sustituta or portadora mucocutaneous adj mucocutneo
motherhood n maternidad f mucolytic adj & n mucoltico
mother-in-law n (pl mothers-in-law) mucormycosis n mucormicosis f
suegra mucosa n mucosa
motility n movilidad f, motilidad f; mucous adj mucoso
sperm movilidad or motilidad mucus n mucosidad f, moco
espermtica or de los espermatozoides mullein n (bot) gordolobo
motion n movimiento; sickness ma- multidisciplinary adj multidisciplinario,
reo por movimiento; range of rango multidisciplinar
de movimiento multifactorial adj multifactorial
motivate vt motivar multifocal adj multifocal
motivation n motivacin f multinodular adj multinodular
motor adj (nerve, etc.) motor multiple adj mltiple
motorcycle n motocicleta, moto f (fam) multiply vt, vi (pret & pp -plied) multi-
mountain n montaa plicar(se)
mountaineering n alpinismo, montais- multivitamin adj multivitamnico; n
mo multivitamnico, polivitamnico (Esp)
mourn vt, vi lamentar, llevar luto (por al- mumps n o npl parotiditis f (form), pape-
guien) ras; [Nota: mumps se usa con verbos
mouse n (pl mice) ratn m singulares ms que con verbos plura-
moustache n bigote m les.]
mouth n boca; by por va oral (form), mupirocin n mupirocina
por la boca; mouth-to-mouth boca a murmur n (card) soplo; heart soplo
boca cardaco
mouthful n (pl -fuls) bocado muscle n msculo; biceps msculo
mouthpiece n boquilla bceps, bceps m; deltoid msculo
mus 90 nal
deltoides, deltoides m; gastrocnemius myelitis n mielitis f; transverse mieli-

msculo gastrocnemio, gastrocne- tis transversa
mio; gluteus msculo glteo, gl- myelodysplasia n mielodisplasia
teo; pectoral msculo pectoral, pec- myelodysplastic adj mielodisplsico
toral m; psoas msculo psoas, psoas myelofibrosis n mielofibrosis; primary
m; quadriceps msculo cudriceps, mielofibrosis primaria
cudriceps m; skeletal msculo es- myelogram n mielografa (estudio)
queltico; smooth msculo liso; myelography n mielografa (tcnica)
soleus msculo sleo, sleo; trape- myeloma n mieloma m; multiple mie-
zius msculo trapecio, trapecio; tri- loma mltiple
ceps msculo trceps, trceps m myelomeningocele n mielomeningocele
muscular adj muscular; (person) muscu- m
loso; dystrophy distrofia muscular myeloproliferative adj mieloproliferati-
musculoskeletal adj musculoesqueltico vo
mushroom n (wild) hongo, seta; poison- myocardial adj miocrdico
ous hongo venenoso, seta venenosa myocarditis n miocarditis f
musician n msico -ca mf myocardium n miocardio
mutant adj & n mutante m myofascial adj miofascial
mutation n mutacin f; BRCA muta- myoglobin n mioglobina
cin BRCA myoma n mioma m; uterine mioma
mute adj & n mudo -da mf uterino
mutilate vt mutilar myopathy n miopata
mutilation n mutilacin f myopia n miopa, vista corta, dificultad
mutism n mutismo, mudez f; selective f para ver los objetos lejanos
mutismo selectivo myopic adj miope, corto de vista, que
myalgia n mialgia tiene dificultad para ver los objetos le-
myasthenia gravis n miastenia grave or janos
gravis myositis n miositis f
mycophenolate mofetil n micofenolato myringitis n miringitis f
de mofetilo myringoplasty n (pl -ties) miringoplastia
mycosis fungoides n micosis f fungoide myth n mito
mycotic adj mictico myxedema n mixedema m
myelin n mielina myxoma n mixoma m
N
nabumetone n nabumetona m; file lima de or para uas;
nafcillin n nafcilina polish esmalte m de or para uas;
nagging adj (pain) persistente scissors tijeras de or para uas
nail n (anat) ua; (carpentry) clavo; in- nailbed n lecho ungueal
grown ua encarnada, ua enterra- naked adj desnudo
da (esp. Mex); clippers cortaas nalidixic acid n cido nalidxico
nal 91 neo
naloxone n naloxona nearsightedness n miopa (form), vista

naltrexone n naltrexona corta, dificultad f para ver los objetos
name n nombre m; first nombre, lejanos
nombre de pila; last apellido; mid- nebivolol n nebivolol m
dle segundo nombre; [Note: Native nebulization n nebulizacin f
Spanish speakers may or may not have nebulizer n nebulizador m; handheld
a middle name. Almost all have two nebulizador de mano
last names, a paternal surname follow- neck n cuello; back of the nuca
ed by a maternal surname. See also necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum n
surname.] necrobiosis lipodica diabeticorum
nap n siesta; to take a tomar una sies- necrolysis n necrlisis f; toxic epider-
ta; vi (pret & pp napped; ger nap- mal necrlisis epidrmica txica
ping) tomar una siesta necrophilia n necrofilia
napalm n napalm m necrophobia n necrofobia
naphazoline n nafazolina necrosis n necrosis f
napkin V. sanitary. necrotic adj necrtico
naproxen n naproxeno necrotizing adj necrotizante, necrosante
naratriptan n naratriptn m need n necesidad f; special needs necesi-
narcissism n narcisismo dades especiales; vt necesitar, hacer(le)
narcissist n narcisista mf falta (a uno); You need iron..Necesita
narcissistic adj narcisista hierro..Le hace falta hierro.
narcolepsy n narcolepsia needle n aguja; butterfly aguja mari-
narcotic adj & n narctico posa; exchange intercambio de agu-
narrow adj estrecho jas
narrowing n estenosis f (form), estrecha- needlestick n pinchazo de aguja; in-
miento jury lesin f por pinchazo (de aguja)
nasal adj nasal; passages conductos needy adj (psych, fam) necesitado emo-
or vas nasales; voice voz nasal or cionalmente, que requiere mucha aten-
gangosa cin
nasogastric adj nasogstrico negative adj & n negativo; false falso
nasopharynx n nasofaringe f negativo; true verdadero negativo
natural adj natural negativism n (psych, etc.) negativismo
nature n naturaleza neglect n negligencia, descuido; vt des-
naturopath n naturista mf, naturpata mf cuidar, desatender
naturopathic adj naturista, naturoptico negligence n negligencia
naturopathy n medicina naturista, natu- negligent adj negligente
ropata neighbor n vecino -na mf
nausea n nusea (frec. pl); and vom- neighborhood n barrio, vecindario, ve-
iting nusea(s) y vmito(s) cindad f
nauseate vt causar nusea(s) nelfinavir n nelfinavir m
nauseated adj con nusea(s); to be o feel neoadjuvant adj neoadyuvante
tener nusea(s); Do you feel nause- neomycin n neomicina
ated?..Tiene nusea(s)? neonatal adj neonatal
nauseating adj asqueroso, nauseabundo, neonate n neonato -ta mf, recin nacido
que causa nusea(s) -da mf
nauseous adj con nusea(s); (nauseat- neonatologist n neonatlogo -ga mf, m-
ing) asqueroso, nauseabundo, que cau- dico -ca mf especializado en recin na-
sa nusea(s) cidos
navel n ombligo neonatology n neonatologa, rama de la
near prep cerca de pediatra que se ocupa de los recin na-
nearsighted adj miope (form), corto de cidos
vista, que tiene dificultad para ver los neoplasia n neoplasia (proceso)
objetos lejanos neoplasm n neoplasia (tumor)
neo 92 nif
neoplastic adj neoplsico -ca mf especializado en el sistema ner-

neostigmine n neostigmina vioso y sus enfermedades
nephew n sobrino neurology n neurologa, rama de la me-
nephrectomy n (pl -mies) nefrectoma dicina que se ocupa del sistema nervio-
nephritic adj nefrtico so y sus enfermedades
nephritis n nefritis f neuroma n neurinoma m; neuroma m;
nephrogenic adj nefrognico, nefrgeno acoustic (vestibular schwannoma)
nephrolithiasis n nefrolitiasis f schwannoma m vestibular, neurinoma
nephrologist n nefrlogo -ga mf, mdico del acstico; Morton's neuroma de
-ca mf especializado en el rin y sus Morton
enfermedades, especialista mf del rin neuromuscular adj neuromuscular
nephrology n nefrologa, rama de la me- neuron n neurona
dicina que se ocupa del rin y sus en- neuroophthalmology, neuro-ophthal-
fermedades mology n neurooftalmologa or neu-
nephropathy n nefropata; diabetic ro-oftalmologa
nefropata diabtica neuropathy n neuropata f; diabetic
nephrosis n nefrosis f neuropata diabtica; peripheral
nephrostomy n (pl -mies) nefrostoma neuropata perifrica; sensory neu-
nephrotic adj nefrtico ropata sensitiva or sensorial
nerve n nervio; acoustic nervio audi- neurophysiology n neurofisiologa
tivo; cranial par m craneal facial neurosis n (pl -ses) (ant) trastorno de an-
nervio facial; femoral nervio siedad, neurosis f (ant)
crural or femoral; median nervio neurosurgeon n neurocirujano -na mf
mediano; optic nervio ptico; neurosurgery n (pl -ries) neurociruga
phrenic nervio frnico; pinched neurosyphilis n neurosfilis f
(fam) nervio comprimido or atrapado; neurotic adj (ant) crnica y excesiva-
radial nervio radial; sciatic ner- mente ansioso, neurtico -ca mf (ant)
vio citico; spinal nervio espinal; neurotoxic adj neurotxico
trigeminal nervio trigmino; ulnar neutral adj (chem, etc.) neutro
nervio cubital; vagus nervio neutralize vt neutralizar
vago neutropenia n neutropenia
nervous adj nervioso; to be estar ner- neutrophil n neutrfilo
vioso never adv nunca
nervousness n nerviosismo nevi pl de nevus
nettle n (bot) ortiga nevirapine n nevirapina
network n red f; network of hospitals.. nevus n (pl nevi) nevo; dysplastic ne-
red de hospitales vo displsico
neural adj neural newborn n recin nacido -da mf; prema-
neuralgia n neuralgia; postherpetic ture recin nacido prematuro, pre-
neuralgia postherptica; trigeminal maturo -ra mf (fam)
neuralgia del trigmino next adj prximo, siguiente; Next!..l
neuritis n neuritis f; optical neuritis que sigue!; the injection la prxima
ptica inyeccin
neuroanatomy n neuroanatoma niacin n niacina
neuroblastoma n neuroblastoma m nick n cortada pequea, (during surgery)
neurofibroma n neurofibroma m perforacin f; vt cortar levemente, per-
neurofibromatosis n neurofibromatosis forar (sin querer)
f nickel n nquel m
neurogenic adj neurognico, neurgeno niclosamide n niclosamida
neuroleptic adj & n neurolptico nicotine n nicotina
neurological, neurologic adj neurolgi- nicotinic acid n cido nicotnico
co niece n sobrina
neurologist n neurlogo -ga mf, mdico nifedipine n nifedipino, nifedipina
nif 93 NRT
nifurtimox n nifurtimox m is correct even though ketotic trans-

night adj nocturno; terrors terrores lates as cetnico with an n.]
nocturnos; n noche f; at en or por non-prescription adj (pharm) de venta
or durante la noche; last anoche libre, que se vende sin receta
nightlight n luz nocturna nonprofit, non-profit adj sin nimo de
nightmare n pesadilla lucro, sin fines de lucro
nighttime n noche f nonspecific adj inespecfico
nipple n (female) pezn m; (male) tetilla; nonsteroidal adj no esteroideo
(of a baby bottle) tetina; shield pe- non-stick adj (dressing) no adherente
zonera (venda)
nit n liendre f nontoxic adj no txico
nitrate n nitrato nonunion adj (ortho) no consolidado;
nitric acid n cido ntrico fracture pseudoartrosis or seudoartro-
nitrite n nitrito sis f (form), fractura no consolidada,
nitro (fam) V. nitroglycerin. fractura que no ha sanado
nitrofurantoin n nitrofurantona noon n medioda m
nitrogen n nitrgeno; dioxide dixido norepinephrine n noradrenalina, norepi-
de nitrgeno nefrina (INN)
nitroglycerin n nitroglicerina norethindrone (USAN), norethisterone
nitrous oxide n xido nitroso (INN) n noretindrona, noretisterona
nizatidine n nizatidina (INN)
NNRTI abbr non-nucleoside reverse norfloxacin n norfloxacino, norfloxacina
transcriptase inhibitor. V. inhibitor. norgestimate n norgestimato
nocardiosis n nocardiosis f norgestrel n norgestrel m
nocturnal adj nocturno; emission norm n norma
emisin nocturna, sueo hmedo (fam) normal adj normal
nocturnist n mdico de guardia durante normalize vt normalizar
la noche, mdico que atiende a los pa- normally adv normalmente
cientes de un hospital durante la noche nortriptyline n nortriptilina
nod vt, vi (pret & pp nodded; ger nod- nose n nariz f; to blow one's sonarse
ding) mover (la cabeza) arriba y abajo; la nariz, soplarse la nariz (Carib); to
Nod your head up and down to say pick one's hurgarse la nariz, sacarse
yes..Mueva la cabeza arriba y abajo los mocos
para decir s; to out (fam, as on nosebleed n hemorragia nasal (form),
heroin) cabecear, inclinar la cabeza sangrado nasal or por la nariz
hacia el pecho no-see-um n (fam) jejn m
node n (card) ndulo or nodo; (lymph) nostril n fosa or orificio nasal
ganglio; atrioventricular ndulo or notalgia paresthetica n notalgia parest-
nodo auriculoventricular; lymph sica
ganglio linftico; sentinel ganglio notice vt notar, darse cuenta; When did
centinela; sinus o sinoatrial ndulo you notice there was blood in your
or nodo sinusal or sinoauricular stool?..Cundo not (se dio cuenta)
nodular adj nodular que haba sangre en las heces?
nodule n ndulo noticeable adj evidente, visible; It won't
noise n ruido be noticeable..No se notar.
nonabsorbable adj no absorbible, no re- notification n notificacin f
absorbible (esp. Esp) nourish vt nutrir, alimentar
nonflammable adj no inflamable, in- nourishing adj nutritivo, alimenticio
combustible, que no se quema nourishment n nutricin f, alimentacin
noninvasive adj no invasivo, no invasor; f
procedure procedimiento no inva- Novocaine (marca) V. procaine.
sivo NPH V. insulin.
nonketotic adj no cetsico; [Note: The s NRTI abbr nucleoside reverse tran-
NSA 94 obs
scriptase inhibitor. V. inhibitor. cuidar; vi (to suckle) mamar

NSAID abbr nonsteroidal antiinflam- nurse practitioner n (US) enfermero -ra
matory drug. V. drug. mf que tiene entrenamiento adicional
NtRTI abbr nucleotide reverse tran- para diagnosticar y tratar enfermedades
scriptase inhibitor. V. inhibitor. comunes
nuclear adj nuclear nursery n (pl -ries) (tambin nursery
numb adj dormido; to get o become school) guardera or escuela infantil,
dormirse; Do your hands get numb?.. jardn m de infancia, jardn de nios
Se le duermen las manos?; vt (tam- (Mex); newborn unidad f de neo-
bin to up) anestesiar, dormir; I'm natologa (form), sala de recin nacidos
going to numb up your finger..Le nursing n enfermera; home (fam)
voy a anestesiar (dormir) el dedo. centro de enfermera especializada
number n nmero, cifra; one (euph, nurture vt nutrir, criar, apoyar
urination) (el) orinar; two (euph, nut n nuez f
defecation) (el) defecar; to do one nutrient n nutriente m
orinar, hacer del uno (euph); to do nutrition n nutricin f; enteral nutri-
two defecar, hacer del dos (euph) cin enteral; peripheral parenteral
numbness n entumecimiento, adormeci- nutricin parenteral perifrica; total
miento, prdida de sensibilidad parenteral (TPN) nutricin paren-
nurse n enfermero -ra mf; charge enteral total (NPT)
fermero jefe (de sala or de turno); nutritional adj nutricional; (providing
home health enfermero domici- nutrition) nutritivo; state estado
liario, enfermero que hace visitas a la nutricional; value valor nutritivo or
casa; licensed vocational enferme- nutricional
ro vocacional con licencia; super- nutritionist n nutricionista mf
visor enfermero supervisor; registered nutritious adj nutritivo
enfermero registrado; vt (to breast- nylon n nailon m
feed) amamantar, lactar, dar el pecho, nystagmus n nistagmo
dar de mamar; (to care for patients) nystatin n nistatina
O
oatmeal n avena oblique adj (rad, etc.) oblicuo
OB (fam) V. obstetrics. oblong adj (pharm, etc.) oblongo
obese adj obeso observation n observacin f
obesity n obesidad f; central obesi- obsession n obsesin f
dad central; morbid obesidad mr- obsessive-compulsive adj obsesivo-com-
bida pulsivo
obey vt obedecer obstetrical, obstetric adj obsttrico
object n objeto obstetrician n obstetra mf, toclogo -ga
objective n objetivo mf
obs 95 one
obstetrics (OB) n obstetricia; tocologa; eral aceite mineral; olive aceite

rama de la medicina que se ocupa del de oliva; palm aceite de palma;
embarazo, parto y puerperio peanut aceite de man or cacahuete
obstruct vt obstruir, bloquear or cacahuate; rape-seed aceite de
obstruction n obstruccin f; partial colza; safflower aceite de crtamo;
small bowel obstruccin intestinal tea tree aceite del rbol del t; veg-
parcial, obstruccin parcial del in- etable aceite vegetal
testino delgado; upper airway ob- oily adj graso, grasoso; complexion
struccin de la(s) va(s) area(s) supe- cutis graso; hair cabello graso;
rior(es) skin piel grasa or grasosa
obstructive adj obstructivo ointment n pomada, ungento
occasionally adv de vez en cuando, a olanzapine n olanzapina
veces old adj viejo, de edad avanzada; How
occipital adj occipital old are you?..Cuntos aos tiene
occlusion n oclusin f Ud.?; man hombre m de edad avan-
occlusive adj oclusivo zada, viejo, anciano; woman mujer
occupation n ocupacin f, trabajo f de edad avanzada, vieja, anciana; to
occupational adj ocupacional, laboral; grow envejecer; [Note: The terms
health salud f laboral or ocupacio- viejo and anciano when applied to
nal; therapy terapia ocupacional people can be off-putting to some
occurence n ocurrencia Spanish speakers.]
ochronosis n ocronosis f older (comp de old) adj ms viejo, ma-
octogenarian n octogenario -ria mf yor; sister hermana mayor
ocular adj ocular olecranon n olcranon m
oculist n (optometrist) optmetra mf, olfactory adj olfativo
oculista mf; (ophthalmologist) oftal- olmesartan n olmesartn m
mlogo -ga mf, oculista mf olsalazine n olsalazina
odor n olor m; body olor corporal; ombudsman n ombudsman mf, emplea-
foot olor de pies do -da mf del hospital que maneja
odorless adj inodoro, sin olor disputas entre pacientes y personal
off prep (drugs, a medication, etc.) (ya) omentum n omento, epipln m
no usando, (ya) no tomando; How omeprazole n omeprazol m
long ha ve you been off on prep (drugs, a medication, etc.)
heroin?..Hace cunto que no usa usando, tomando, bajo el efecto de;
herona? ...Are you off Are you on lithium?..Est tomando
prednisone?..Ya no toma predni- litio?...Were you on PCP when you
sona? kicked the policeman?..Estaba bajo
office n oficina, (of a doctor) consultorio el efecto de la fenciclidina cuando le
ofloxacin n ofloxacino, ofloxacina dio una patada al polica?
often adv a menudo, frecuentemente; onchocerciasis n oncocercosis f
How often do you have chest pain?.. oncologist n onclogo -ga mf, mdico -ca
Con qu frecuencia le duele el pecho? mf especializado en tumores; radiation
..Cada cunto le duele el pecho? onclogo radioterapeuta, onclogo
oil n aceite m; castor aceite de ricino; radioterpico (Esp), mdico que trata el
citronella aceite de citronela; co- cncer con radiacin ionizante
conut aceite de coco; cod-liver oncology n oncologa, rama de la medi-
aceite de hgado de bacalao; corn cina que se ocupa de los tumores; radi-
aceite de maz; essential aceite ation oncologa radioterpica, ra-
esencial; evening primrose aceite diooncologa
de onagra; fish aceite de pescado; ondansetron n ondansetrn m
geranium aceite de geranio; lemon one-armed adj manco
eucalyptus aceite de eucalipto de li- one-eyed adj tuerto
mn; lemon aceite de limn; min- one-legged adj con una sola pierna
oni 96 ort
onion n cebolla option n opcin f; treatment options op-

online adv en lnea ciones de tratamiento
only adj solo, nico; progestin-only de optometrist n optmetra mf, optometrista
progestina sola; adv slo, solamente; mf (Ang)
Take this only for severe pain..Tome optometry n optometra
esto slo (solamente) para dolor severo OR abbr operating room. V. room.
onset n inicio, comienzo; age at edad oral adj oral, bucal
f de inicio or comienzo; early-onset de orange adj naranja, anaranjado; n (col-
inicio or comienzo precoz; juvenile- or) naranja m; (fruit) naranja
onset de inicio or comienzo juvenil; orbit n (anat) rbita
late-onset de inicio or comienzo tardo orbital adj orbitario
onychomycosis n onicomicosis f orchiectomy, orchidectomy n (pl -mies)
oophorectomy n (pl -mies) ovariectoma orquiectoma or orquidectoma
opacity n (pl -ties) opacidad f orchitis n orquitis f
opaque adj opaco order n (sequence) orden m; (command)
open vt, vi abrir(se); Open your mouth.. orden f; (medical) indicacin f (form),
Abra la boca. orden f; birth orden de nacimiento;
opening n abertura standing orden permanente; vt
operable adj operable, que se puede co- indicar (form), ordenar; just what the
rregir con ciruga doctor ordered..justo lo que el mdico
operate vt, vi operar; to operate machi- orden
nery..operar maquinaria...We need to orderly n (pl -lies) (ant) camillero, auxi-
operate on your leg..Tenemos que liar mf de enfermera
operarle (de) la pierna. orf n ectima contagioso
operation n operacin f; to have an organ n rgano, vscera; hollow
operarse, tener una operacin rgano hueco, vscera hueca; solid
operative adj operatorio rgano slido; vital rgano vital
operatory n (dent) gabinete m, habita- organic adj orgnico; food alimento
cin f donde el dentista trata a los pa- orgnico (frec. pl)
cientes organism n organismo; genetically
ophthalmic adj oftlmico modified (GMO) organismo gen-
ophthalmologist n oftalmlogo -ga mf, ticamente modificado (OGM) or modi-
mdico -ca mf especializado en los ojos ficado genticamente (OMG)
y sus enfermedades, mdico de los ojos organization n organizacin f; health
(fam) maintenance (HMO) (US) plan m
ophthalmology n oftalmologa, rama de de salud que procura reducir costos al
la medicina que se ocupa de los ojos y contratar mdicos de acuerdo al nme-
sus enfermedades ro de pacientes que atienden; World
ophthalmoscope n oftalmoscopio Health Organization (WHO) Organi-
opiate adj & n opiceo zacin Mundial de la Salud (OMS)
opinion n opinin f; second segunda organochlorate n organoclorado
opinin organophosphate n organofosforado
opioid adj & n opioide m orgasm n orgasmo
opium n opio orientation n orientacin f; sexual
opportunistic adj oportunista orientacin sexual
optical, optic adj ptico orifice n orificio
optician n ptico -ca mf orlistat n orlistat m
optics n ptica oropharynx n (pl -rynges o -rynxes)
optimal adj ptimo orofaringe f
optimism n optimismo orphan n hurfano -na mf
optimistic adj optimista orphanage n orfanato, orfelinato, orfana-
optimize vt optimizar torio
optimum adj ptimo orthodontia (ant) orthodontics. V. or-
ort 97 out
thodontic. ostomy n (pl -mies) ostoma

orthodontic adj ortodntico or ortodn- otic adj tico
cico; npl ortodoncia, rama de la odon- otitis n otitis f; externa otitis externa;
tologa que se ocupa de trastornos de la media otitis media; media with
alineacin de la dentadura y su trata- effusion otitis media con derrame;
miento secretory media otitis media serosa
orthodontist n ortodoncista mf otolaryngologist n otorrinolaringlogo
orthomolecular adj ortomolecular -ga mf; mdico -ca mf cirujano espe-
orthopedic, orthopaedic adj ortopdico cializado en el odo, nariz y garganta y
orthopedics, orthopaedics n ortopedia sus enfermedades
orthopedist, orthopaedist n ortopedista otolaryngology n otorrinolaringologa;
mf, mdico de los huesos (fam); (sur- rama de la medicina que se ocupa del
geon) cirujano -na mf ortopdico, ciru- odo, nariz y garganta y sus enferme-
jano de los huesos (fam) dades
orthopod (fam) V. orthopedist. otosclerosis n otosclerosis f
orthosis n (pl -ses) ortesis f; ankle foot otoscope n otoscopio
ortesis de tobillo-pie ouch interj Ay!
orthotic adj ortsico, relativo a una orte- ounce (oz.) n onza (onz.)
sis; n (orthotic device) ortesis f out adv (none left) sin; out of medica-
orthotist n ortesista mf, tcnico ortop- tion..sin medicamentos; Are you all
dico (esp. Esp), especialista mf en or- out?..No le queda ninguno?
tesis; [Note: tcnica ortopdica means outbreak n brote m; (derm) erupcin f
orthopedic technique and is not outburst n (emotional) estallido, arreba-
generally used to refer to a female or- to
thotist.] outcome n resultado, desenlace m; out-
oseltamivir n oseltamivir m comes research investigacin f de re-
osmosis n smosis f sultados
osseous adj seo outdated, out of date adj (pharm, etc.)
ossicle n (of the ear) huesecillo (del caducado, vencido
odo) outdoors n aire m libre
osteitis n ostetis f; fibrosa cystica outer adj externo, exterior
ostetis fibrosa qustica outgoing adj extrovertido
osteoarthritis n artrosis f, osteoartritis f outgrow vt (pret -grew; pp -grown) (a
(Ang) habit) quitarse(le) (a uno) con el tiem-
osteochondritis dissecans n osteocondri- po, desaparecer con el tiempo (un h-
tis f disecante bito); He will outgrow it..Se le quitar
osteogenesis imperfecta n osteognesis con el tiempo..Desaparecer con el
imperfecta tiempo.
osteoma n osteoma m outlet n (anat) salida; (psych) vlvula de
osteomalacia n osteomalacia escape, desahogo; (electrical) toma-
osteomyelitis n osteomielitis f corriente m; bladder salida de la
osteonecrosis n osteonecrosis f vejiga
osteopath n ostepata mf, mdico -ca mf outpatient adj ambulatorio, de consulta
especializado en osteopata externa, externo; clinic clnica am-
osteopathic adj osteoptico bulatoria; procedure procedimiento
osteopathy n osteopata, rama de la me- ambulatorio; services servicios am-
dicina que enfatiza holismo y emplea bulatorios or de consulta externa; n
manipulacin de los huesos y msculos paciente mf ambulatorio or externo
para curar output n gasto; urine gasto urinario
osteopenia n osteopenia outreach n divulgacin f, extensin f,
osteophyte n osteofito extensin de servicios y educacin a
osteoporosis n osteoporosis f gente necesitada; program progra-
osteosarcoma n osteosarcoma m ma m de divulgacin or extensin
out 98 pac
outside adj exterior, externo; n exterior overexertion n esfuerzo excesivo

m; prep (tambin of) fuera de overgrowth n sobrecrecimiento
ova pl de ovum overload n sobrecarga; iron sobrecar-
oval adj (pharm, etc.) oval ga de hierro; vt sobrecargar
ovarian adj ovrico overnight adv durante la noche, toda la
ovary n (pl -ries) ovario noche
over adv (greater than) superior a, por overproduction n sobreproduccin f
encima de, mayor de (V. tambin high- overreact vi reaccionar exageradamente
er); (older than) mayor de; people over-the-counter adj (pharm) de venta
over 50 (years old)..personas mayores libre, que se vende sin receta
de cincuenta aos; prep sobre; Your overuse n sobreuso; injury lesin f
blood pressure is 150 over 80..Su por sobreuso
presin (arterial) es de 150 sobre 80 overutilization n sobreutilizacin f
overactive adj hiperactivo, demasiado overweight adj pasado de peso, que tie-
activo ne sobrepeso
overate pret de overeat overwhelm vt agobiar
overbite n sobremordida ovulate vi ovular
overcome vt (pret -came; pp -come) su- ovulation n ovulacin f
perar, vencer; to overcome fears..su- ovum n (pl ova) vulo, huevo (fam)
perar (vencer) miedos owie n (ped, fam) herida
overcompensate vi sobrecompensar oxalate n oxalato
overcompensation n (psych, etc.) sobre- oxcarbazepine n oxcarbazepina
compensacin f oxidant n oxidante m
overcrowding n hacinamiento oxide n xido
overdo vt (pret -did; pp -done) to it oximeter n oxmetro
(fam) excederse; Don't overdo it..No oximetry n oximetra; pulse pulsioxi-
se exceda metra, oximetra de pulso
overdose n sobredosis f, dosis excesiva oxybutynin n oxibutinina
overdue adj You are overdue for your oxycodone n oxicodona
mammogram..Ya ha pasado la fecha oxygen n oxgeno; home oxgeno do-
para su mamograma. miciliario, oxgeno en la casa; hyper-
overeat vi (pret -ate; pp -eaten) comer baric oxgeno hiperbrico
en exceso oxymorphone n oximorfona
overexcite vt sobreexcitar; to become oxytocin n oxitocina
overexcited sobreexcitarse oz. V. ounce.
overexert vt to oneself esforzarse de- ozone n ozono
masiado
P
PABA V. paraaminobenzoic acid. tion. V. contraction.
PAC abbr premature atrial contrac- pacemaker n marcapasos m
pac 99 par
pacifier n chupete m, chupn m palate n paladar m; cleft paladar hen-

pack n (compress) compresa; (of ciga- dido; hard paladar duro; soft
rettes) cajetilla, paquete m; ice bol- paladar blando
sa de hielo; packs per day cajetillas pale adj plido
diarias, paquetes diarios palladium n paladio
package insert n (pharm) prospecto (del palliation n paliacin f
envase), hoja de informacin (que palliative adj paliativo
acompaa un medicamento) pallidotomy n (pl -mies) palidotoma
packing n (act) taponamiento; (material) pallor n palidez f
gasa u otro material usado para llenar palm n (anat, bot) palma
una cavidad, (once packed) tapona- palmar adj palmar, de la palma
miento, tapn m; nasal taponamien- palpate vt palpar
to nasal palpitate vi palpitar
paclitaxel n paclitaxel m palpitation n palpitacin f, latido rpido
pad n (cushion) cojn m, almohadilla; (of o fuerte del corazn
the finger) yema (del dedo); alcohol palsy n (pl -sies) parlisis f; Bell's
gasa or toallita con alcohol; heating parlisis de Bell; cerebral parlisis
almohadilla trmica; sanitary cerebral; facial parlisis facial
toalla sanitaria or femenina; vt (pret & pamper vt consentir, mimar
pp padded; ger padding) acolchar, pamphlet n folleto
acojinar pancreas n (pl -creases) pncreas m
padded adj acolchado, acojinado pancreatectomy n (pl -mies) pancrea-
padding n acolchado, material usado tectoma
para acolchar pancreatic adj pancretico
page n (overhead) llamada por altavoz; pancreatitis n pancreatitis f
(by pager) llamada por buscapersonas; pancrelipase n pancrelipasa
vt perifonear (form), llamar por alta- pandemic n pandemia
voz; llamar por buscapersonas pang n punzada, dolor breve y agudo;
pager n buscapersonas m hunger punzada de hambre
pain n dolor m; a pain in the back..un panhypopituitarism n panhipopituitaris-
dolor en la espalda; back dolor de mo
espalda; breakthrough dolor irrup- panic n pnico
tivo; dull dolor sordo; growing panoramic adj (rad) panormico
pains dolores de(l) crecimiento; joint pant vi jadear
dolor de las articulaciones; labor panties npl calzones mpl, bragas, panta-
pains dolores de(l) parto; low back letas
dolor lumbar, dolor de la espalda baja; pantoprazole n pantoprazol m
nagging dolor persistente; phan- pants npl pantalones mpl
tom dolor fantasma; reliever, pantyhose npl pantimedias
pill (fam) analgsico (form), calmante paper n papel m
m, pastilla para el dolor; sharp do- papilla n papila
lor agudo; stabbing dolor punzante; papillary adj papilar
to be in tener dolor papillomavirus n virus m del papiloma
painful adj doloroso; procedure pro- papilomavirus m; human (HPV)
cedimiento doloroso virus m del papiloma humano (VPH),
painkiller n (fam) analgsico (form), cal- papilomavirus humano (PVH)
mante m, pastilla para el dolor Pap smear V. smear.
painless adj indoloro (form), sin dolor, paraaminobenzoic acid, para-amino-
que no causa dolor benzoic acid (PABA) n cido para-
paint n pintura; lead-based pintura a aminobenzoico or para-aminobenzoico
base de plomo (PABA)
palatable adj de sabor aceptable, que no paracentesis n (pl -ses) paracentesis f
sabe mal paracetamol n paracetamol m, acetami-
par 100 pat
nofn m, acetaminofeno habilidades fpl parentales; work-

paracoccidioidomycosis n paracocci- shop taller m para padres (y madres)
dioidomicosis f paresis n paresia
paradoxical adj paradjico paresthesia n parestesia
paragonimiasis n paragonimiasis f parietal adj parietal
parainfluenza n parainfluenza parkinsonism n parkinsonismo
paralysis n parlisis f; sleep parlisis paromomycin n paromomicina
del sueo paronychia n paroniquia
paralyze vt paralizar parotid adj parotdeo; n (fam) glndula
paralyzing adj paralizante partida, partida (fam)
paramedic n paramdico -ca mf, persona parotitis n parotiditis f
con entrenamiento mdico bsico en- paroxetine n paroxetina
cargada de llevar heridos y enfermos al paroxysm n paroxismo
hospital paroxysmal adj paroxstico
paranasal adj paranasal part n parte f; parts per billion partes
paranoia n paranoia por mil millones; parts per million
paranoid adj paranoico, paranoide partes por milln
paraparesis n paraparesia; tropical partial adj parcial
spastic paraparesia espstica tropi- participation n participacin f
cal particle n partcula
paraphilia n parafilia partner n (professional) socio -cia mf;
paraphimosis n parafimosis f (life partner) pareja, compaero -ra or
paraplegia n paraplejia or parapleja pareja sentimental
paraplegic adj & n parapljico -ca mf parvovirus n parvovirus m
paraquat n paraquat m pass vt (parasites, a stone, etc.) eliminar,
parasite n parsito expulsar, botar (esp. Carib, fam); Have
parasitic adj parasitario you ever passed a stone?..Ha elimi-
parasitology n parasitologa, estudio de nado (expulsado, botado) alguna vez
los parsitos y sus efectos en el orga- una piedra (al orinar)?; to (away)
nismo (euph) morir, fallecer; to gas expul-
paraspinal adj paraespinal sar gases; vi to out perder el cono-
parasympathetic adj parasimptico cimiento or la conciencia, (to faint)
parathion n paratin m desmayarse
parathyroid adj paratiroideo; n (fam) passage n conducto, va; nasal passages
glndula paratiroidea, paratiroides f conductos or vas nasales
(fam) passenger n pasajero -ra mf
parathyroidectomy n (pl -mies) parati- passing n (euph, death) partida (euph),
roidectoma muerte f
paratyphoid adj paratifoidea; fever passion flower n (bot) pasiflora, pasio-
paratifoidea; n paratifoidea naria
paregoric n paregrico, tintura de opio passive adj pasivo
alcanforada passive-aggressive adj pasivo-agresivo
parent n padre m, madre f; npl padres paste n pasta
mpl; adoptive parents padres adopti- pasteurized adj pasteurizado
vos; biologic parents padres biol- pastime n pasatiempo
gicos pat n palmadita, golpecito; vt (pret & pp
parental adj parental patted; ger patting) dar palmaditas or
parenteral adj parenteral golpecitos
parenthood n paternidad f, maternidad f, patch n parche m; nicotine parche de
(el) tener hijos nicotina
parenting n crianza de los nios; patella n (pl -lae) rtula
education educacin f parental, educa- paternal adj paterno; (fatherly) paternal
cin para padres (y madres); skills paternity n paternidad f
pat 101 per
path (fam) V. pathology. peeling n (derm) exfoliacin f (form),

pathogen n patgeno, agente patgeno descamacin f (form), (el) pelarse;
pathological, pathologic adj patolgico (treatment) exfoliacin qumica
pathological liar n mentiroso -sa mf pee pee n (ped, fam) (urine) orina, pip m
compulsivo (ped, fam); (penis) pene m, pip m
pathologist n patlogo -ga mf, mdico (ped, fam); to go orinar, hacer pip
-ca mf que estudia tejidos y lquidos peer n igual mf, par mf; (V. tambin
corporales con fines diagnsticos; ana- group y pressure.)
tomic anatomopatlogo -ga mf; PEG abbr percutaneous endoscopic
speech language (form), speech gastrostomy. V. gastrostomy.
logopeda mf (form), fonoaudilogo -ga PEG abbr polyethylene glycol V. poly-
mf, terapeuta mf del lenguaje ethylene.
pathology n patologa, estudio de los pegfilgrastim n pegfilgrastim m
tejidos y lquidos corporales con fines peginterferon n peginterfern m
diagnsticos; anatomic anatoma pegylated adj pegilado
patolgica; speech language pellagra n pelagra
(form), speech logopedia (form), pelvic adj plvico, pelviano
fonoaudiologa, terapia del lenguaje, pelvis n pelvis f
terapia del habla (esp. Mex) pemphigoid n penfigoide m
patient adj paciente; n paciente mf, en- pemphigus n pnfigo
fermo -ma mf; patient-centered cen- pen n pluma; insulin pluma de insu-
trado en el paciente lina, dispositivo tipo pluma para la in-
pattern n patrn m yeccin de insulina
paunch n barriga, panza, panzn m penciclovir n penciclovir m
pavillion n pabelln m pending adj pendiente
PCB V. polychlorinated biphenyl. penetrate vt penetrar
PCI abbr percutaneous coronary inter- penetrating adj penetrante
vention. V. intervention. penetration n penetracin f
PCP V. phencyclidine. penicillin n penicilina
PCR abbr polymerase chain reaction. penile adj peneano, peniano (RAE)
V. reaction. penis n pene m, miembro (fam)
peace n paz f; of mind tranquilidad f pentachlorophenol n pentaclorofenol m
(mental) pentoxifylline n pentoxifilina
peak n valor mximo, mximo, pico; people n personas, gente f; little
expiratory flow flujo espiratorio m- (euph, dwarfs) enanos -nas mfpl
ximo; vi alcanzar un mximo or pico pep n (fam) energa, vigor m
peanut n man m, cacahuete or cacahua- pepper n pimienta
te m; butter mantequilla de man or peppermint n (bot) hierbabuena
cacahuete or cacahuate pepsin n pepsina
pectoral adj & n pectoral m peptic adj pptico
pediatric adj peditrico per prep por; beats minute latidos
pediatrician n pediatra mf por minuto
pediatrics n pediatra percent n por ciento
pediculosis n pediculosis f, infestacin f percentage n porcentaje m
de piojos (esp. en la cabeza) perception n percepcin f; depth per-
pedicure n pedicura cepcin de la profundidad
pedophilia n pedofilia or paidofilia perchlorate n perclorato
pee n (fam) orina, pip m (esp. ped, fam); percutaneous adj percutneo
vi orinar, hacer pip (esp. ped, fam) perfectionism n perfeccionismo
peel n (derm, procedure) exfoliacin f; perfectionist adj & n perfeccionista mf
chemical exfoliacin qumica; vi perforate vt perforar
(skin) descamarse (form), pelarse, des- perforation n perforacin f
pellejarse (fam) performance n rendimiento, desempeo;
per 102 pha
performance-enhancing drugs drogas enfermo -ma mf; wounded herido

para mejorar el rendimiento -da mf; young joven mf
perfume n perfume m personal adj personal
perfusion n perfusin f personality n (pl -ties) personalidad f;
perianal adj perianal type A personalidad tipo A
pericardial adj pericrdico personnel n personal m; health per-
pericarditis n pericarditis f; constrictive sonal sanitario or de salud
pericarditis constrictiva perspiration n transpiracin f, sudora-
pericardium n pericardio cin f
perinatal adj perinatal perspire vi transpirar, sudar
perineal adj perineal pertussis n tos ferina, tos convulsiva or
perinephric adj perirrenal convulsa, coqueluche m&f (fam)
period n perodo or periodo; (menstrual) pessary n (pl -ries) pesario, dispositivo
perodo or periodo, menstruacin f, que se coloca en la vagina para corregir
regla; Do you still have periods?..Si- el descenso del tero
gue menstruando?..Todava menstrua? pessimism n pesimismo
...Are you on your period?..Est pessimistic adj pesimista
menstruando hoy?...When was your pesticide n pesticida m, plaguicida m
last period?..Cundo fue su ltimo pet n mascota
perodo (ltima menstruacin)?; incu- PET abbr positron emission tomogra-
bation perodo de incubacin phy. (V. tomography y scan.)
periodic adj peridico PET-CT abbr positron emission tomo-
periodontal adj periodontal graphy-computed tomography. (V.
periodontics n periodoncia tomography y scan.)
periodontist n periodoncista mf pethidine n petidina, meperidina
perioral adj perioral petrolatum n vaselina, petrolato
periorbital adj periorbitario petroleum n petrleo; jelly vaselina,
peripheral adj perifrico petrolato
periphery n periferia pewterwort n (bot) cola de caballo
peristalsis n peristaltismo, peristalsis f peyote n peyote m
peritoneal adj peritoneal pH n pH m
peritoneum n peritoneo phallic adj flico
peritonitis n peritonitis f phalloplasty n faloplastia
periungual adj periungueal phallus n falo
perleche n queilitis f angular, boquera phantom pain n dolor m fantasma
(frec. pl), agrietamiento e inflamacin pharmaceutical adj farmacutico; n
en los ngulos de la boca frmaco
permanent adj permanente pharmacist n farmacutico -ca mf, boti-
permanganate n permanganato cario -ria mf
permethrin n permetrina pharmacologic, pharmacological adj
permission n permiso farmacolgico
peroneal adj peroneo pharmacologist n farmaclogo -ga mf,
peroxide n perxido especialista mf en medicamentos
perphenazine n perfenazina pharmacology n farmacologa, estudio
persist vi persistir de los medicamentos
persistent adj persistente pharmacopoeia n farmacopea
person n persona, individuo; blind pharmacy n (pl -cies) farmacia, botica
ciego -ga mf; deaf sordo -da mf; pharyngeal adj farngeo
disabled discapacitado -da mf; pharynges pl de pharynx
from to de persona a persona; pharyngitis n faringitis f
little (euph, dwarf) enano -na mf; pharynx n (pl -rynges o -rynxes) farin-
old persona de edad avanzada; ge f
with HIV persona con VIH; sick phase n fase f
phe 103 pil
phenazopyridine n fenazopiridina attending mdico tratante, mdico

phencyclidine (PCP) n fenciclidina jefe de residentes y estudiantes en un
phenobarbital n fenobarbital m hospital de enseanza; family mdi-
phenol n fenol m co de cabecera, mdico de la familia;
phenomenon n fenmeno; Raynaud's family practice mdico familiar or
fenmeno de Raynaud de familia; on-call , on call m-
phenothiazine n fenotiazina dico de turno or guardia; osteopathic
phenotype n fenotipo ostepata mf, mdico -ca mf espe-
phentermine n fentermina cializado en osteopata; personal
phenylalanine n fenilalanina mdico personal or de cabecera; pri-
phenylephrine n fenilefrina mary care mdico de atencin
phenylketonuria (PKU) n fenilcetonuria primaria; private mdico privado;
phenylpropanolamine n fenilpropanola- treating mdico tratante
mina physiological, physiologic adj fisiolgi-
phenytoin n fenitona co
pheochromocytoma n feocromocitoma physiologist n fisilogo -ga mf
m physiology n fisiologa
phimosis n (pl -ses) fimosis f physiotherapist n fisioterapeuta mf
phlebitis n flebitis f physiotherapy n fisioterapia
phlebotomist n flebotomista mf, persona physique n fsico
capacitada para extraer sangre physostigmine n fisostigmina
phlebotomy n flebotoma, extraccin f phytoestrogen n fitoestrgeno
de sangre de una vena; therapeutic picaridin n picaridina (esp. Amer), icari-
flebotoma or sangra teraputica dina (INN)
phlegm n flema (frec. pl) PICC abbr peripherally-inserted cen-
phlegmon n flemn m tral catheter. V. catheter.
phobia n fobia, temor morboso y obsesi- pick vt (a scab, etc.) rascarse, quitarse;
vo; of the dark, of dogs, etc. fo- to one's nose sacarse los mocos,
bia a la oscuridad, fobia a los perros, meterse el dedo en la nariz (para sa-
etc.; social fobia social carse los mocos), hurgarse la nariz; to
phone n (fam) telfono; cellular , cell pimples espichar los granos or
(fam) telfono celular, celular m barros, reventarse los granos
(fam) PID abbr pelvic inflammatory disease.
phonophoresis n fonoforesis f V. disease.
phosphate n fosfato piddle vi (fam) orinar
phosphorus n fsforo pierce vt perforar
photoallergy n (pl -gies) fotoalergia piercing adj (pain) punzante (dolor); n
photocoagulation n fotocoagulacin f piercing m (Ang), pirsin m (Ang), per-
photorejuvenation n fotorrejuveneci- foracin f de partes del cuerpo para
miento insertar aretes o pendientes
photosensitive adj fotosensible pig n cerdo, puerco
photosensitivity n fotosensibilidad f pigeon-toed adj con los pies torcidos ha-
phototherapy n fototerapia cia dentro
phototoxic adj fototxico pigment n pigmento
phrenic adj frnico pigmentation n pigmentacin f
physiatrist n fisiatra mf, mdico -ca mf pigmented adj pigmentado
especializado en medicina fsica y re- pilar adj pilar
habilitacin piles npl (ant) hemorroides fpl, almorra-
physiatry n fisiatra, medicina fsica y nas
rehabilitacin pill n pastilla, pldora; birth control
physical adj fsico; n (fam) examen fsi- pldora anticonceptiva; morning after
co pldora del da despus; pain
physician n mdico -ca mf, doctor -ra mf; analgsico (form), calmante m, pastilla
pil 104 ple
para el dolor; cutter cortador m de cintura...Have you thought about

pastillas, cortapastillas m (esp. Mex), placing your mother in a skilled
aparato para cortar pastillas; organ- nursing facility?..Ha pensado en po-
izer organizador m de pastillas, caja ner a su mam en un centro de enfer-
dividida en secciones para organizar mera especializada?
pastillas de acuerdo con el da y la hora placebo n (pl -bos o -boes) placebo
de tomarlas; sleeping somnfero placement n colocacin f; (of a patient)
(form), pastilla para dormir; the traslado, arreglo de dnde va a vivir (se
(fam, oral contraceptive) la pldora aplica al paciente demasiado debili-
anticonceptiva, la pldora (fam); water tado para quedarse en casa o para re-
(fam) diurtico, pastilla para elimi- gresar a la casa tras una hospitaliza-
nar el agua cin); Your father is going to be dis-
pillow n almohada charged soon and we need to decide
pilocarpine n pilocarpina about placement..Le van a dar de alta
pilonidal adj pilonidal pronto a su pap y tenemos que decidir
pimple n grano, barro a dnde va a ir...Placement is going to
pin n alfiler m; (ortho) clavo be difficult because he requires
pinch vt, vi (to bind) apretar; (a nerve) round-the-clock care..Arreglar (Deci-
comprimir, atrapar dir) dnde va a vivir ser difcil porque
pindolol n pindolol m requiere atencin a todas horas.
pineal adj pineal placenta n (pl -tas o -tae) placenta;
pineapple n pia previa placenta previa
pinguecula n pingucula placental adj placentario; abruption
pink adj rosado desprendimiento prematuro de placenta
pinkeye n (fam) conjuntivitis f, ojo rojo plague n peste f; bubonic peste bub-
(fam) nica
pins and needles npl (sensation) hormi- plan n plan m; group insurance plan
gueo de seguro colectivo or de grupo; writ-
pinta n pinta, infeccin f tropical que ten action plan de accin escrito,
causa manchas en la piel plan escrito para el paciente con el
pinworm n oxiuro, pequea lombriz manejo de diferentes situaciones rela-
blanca que afecta en particular a los cionadas a su enfermedad
nios plane n plano
pioglitazone n pioglitazona planned parenthood n planificacin f
pipe n (for smoking) pipa familiar
piss (vulg) n orina, pis m (fam or vulg); plant n (bot) planta
vi orinar, hacer pis (fam or vulg) plantar adj plantar
pitch n (sound) frecuencia (form), tono plaque n placa; atherosclerotic placa
pitcher n jarra aterosclertica; bacterial placa bac-
pituitary adj pituitario, hipofisario; n teriana; dental placa dental
(fam) glndula pituitaria, hipfisis f plasma adj plasmtico; potassium
pityriasis n pitiriasis f; alba pitiriasis potasio plasmtico; n plasma m; fresh
alba; rosea pitiriasis rosada; frozen plasma fresco congelado
versicolor pitiriasis versicolor plasmapheresis n plasmafresis f
PKU V. phenylketonuria. plaster n (for a cast) yeso; (medicinal)
place n sitio, lugar m; vt colocar, poner, emplasto, cataplasma
ubicar; (a patient) trasladar, mover, plastic n plstico
poner, arreglar dnde va a vivir (se plate n (dent) prtesis f dental (form),
aplica al paciente demasiado debili- dientes postizos, dentadura postiza;
tado para quedarse en casa o para (surg) placa
regresar a la casa tras una hospitali- platelet n plaqueta
zacin); Place your hands on your platinum n platino
hips..Coloque (Ponga) las manos en la pleasure n placer m, gusto
ple 105 pol
pledget n torunda, trozo de algodn o poison sumac n (bot) zumaque venenoso

gasa usado para limpiar heridas o para policy n (pl -cies) pliza; poltica; insur-
detener hemorrhagia ance pliza de seguro; It's not our
plethysmography n pletismografa policy to give confidential informa-
pleura n (pl -rae) pleura tion over the telephone..No estamos
pleural adj pleural autorizados a proporcionar informa-
pleurisy n pleuresa cin confidencial por telfono.
pleuritic adj pleurtico poliomyelitis, polio (fam) n poliomielitis
pleuritis n pleuritis f f, polio f (fam)
plexus n (pl -xi o -xuses) plexo; brachial polish vt (dent, etc.) pulir
plexo braquial pollen n polen m
plug n tapn m polluted adj contaminado
plunger n (of a syringe) mbolo pollution n contaminacin f; air con-
PMS abbr premenstrual syndrome. V. taminacin atmosfrica (form), conta-
syndrome. minacin del aire; water contami-
pneumococcal adj neumoccico nacin del agua
pneumococcus n (pl -ci) neumococo polyangiitis n poliangetis f; microscop-
pneumoconiosis n (pl -ses) neumoconio- ic poliangetis microscpica
sis f polyarteritis nodosa n poliarteritis no-
pneumonectomy n (pl -mies) neumonec- dosa
toma polycarbophil n policarbfilo or policar-
pneumonia n neumona, pulmona (fam); bofilo
aspiration neumona por aspira- polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) n bife-
cin; community-acquired neumo- nilo policlorado (BPC), policlorobife-
na adquirida en la comunidad; cryp- nilo
togenic organizing neumona orga- polyclonal adj policlonal
nizada criptognica polycystic adj poliqustico
pneumonitis n neumonitis f; hypersen- polycythemia n policitemia; vera po-
sitivity neumonitis por hipersensi- licitemia vera
bilidad polyethylene n polietileno; glycol
pneumothorax n neumotrax m (PEG) polietilenglicol m (PEG)
pockmark n cacaraa, hoyo en el rostro polymyalgia rheumatica n polimialgia
producido por la viruela reumtica
podagra n podagra m, ataque m de gota polymyositis n polimiositis f
en el dedo gordo del pie polymyxin B n polimixina B
podiatrist n podlogo -ga mf polyneuropathy n polineuropata
podiatry n podologa polyp n plipo; adenomatous plipo
podophyllotoxin, podofilox n podofilo- adenomatoso; hyperplastic plipo
toxina hiperplsico; juvenile plipo juve-
point n (anat) punto; of care testing nil; nasal plipo nasal
pruebas en el lugar de atencin, prue- polypectomy n (pl -mies) polipectoma
bas a la cabecera del paciente polypharmacy n polifarmacia
poison n veneno; ant hormiguicida m, polyposis n poliposis f; familial adeno-
veneno para hormigas; rat raticida matous poliposis adenomatosa fa-
m, veneno para ratas; vt envenenar miliar
poisoning n envenenamiento, intoxica- polypropylene n polipropileno
cin f; food intoxicacin alimenta- polysaccharide adj polisacardico; n po-
ria (form), intoxicacin por alimentos, lisacrido
intoxicacin por productos bacterianos polysomnography n polisomnografa
en la comida polyunsaturated adj poliinsaturado
poison ivy n (bot) hiedra venenosa polyurethane n poliuretano
poison oak n (bot) roble venenoso polyvalent adj polivalente
poisonous adj venenoso polyvinyl chloride n cloruro de polivini-
pon 106 PPD
lo postexposure adj postexposicin

pons n puente (troncoenceflico), protu- postictal adj postictal
berancia (anular) postmenopausal adj posmenopusico
pool n (genetics) acervo; gene acervo post-mortem adj & adv post mrtem
gentico; vi (blood, etc.) acumularse, post mortem n autopsia, necropsia
estancarse (la sangre) postnasal adj posnasal or postnasal;
pooling n acumulacin f, estancamiento drip goteo posnasal or postnasal, goteo
poop n (fam) heces fpl (form), pop retronasal
(fam), caca (esp. ped, fam or vulg) postnatal adj posnatal or postnatal
pooped adj (fam, exhausted) agotado, postoperative adj postoperatorio
exhausto postpartum adj & adv posparto or post-
poo poo n (ped, fam) heces fpl (form), parto (inv); the second week postpar-
pop (fam), caca (esp. ped, fam or tum..la segunda semana posparto
vulg); to go defecar (form), ha- postpone vt posponer, retrasar
cer pop or caca postprandial adj posprandial, despus
poorly adv mal de las comidas
pop n estallido; Did you hear a pop?.. post-traumatic adj postraumtico
Escuch un estallido?; vt, vi (fam) re- postural adj postural
ventar(se); to a pimple (fam o vulg) posture n postura
reventarse un grano pot (fam) marihuana, mariguana (Mex),
popliteal adj poplteo hierba (fam), mota (Mex, CA; fam)
population n poblacin f potable adj potable, que se puede beber
porcelain n porcelana potassium n potasio; chloride cloruro
porcine adj porcino potsico or de potasio; hydroxide
pore n poro hidrxido potsico or de potasio
pork n carne f de cerdo potato n (pl -toes) papa, patata (esp.
porphyria n porfiria; cutanea tarda Esp)
porfiria cutnea tarda potbelly n barriga, panza, panzn m
portable adj porttil potency n (pl -cies) potencia
portal adj portal; (vein) porta potent adj potente
portal n portal m; patient portal del potential adj & n potencial m; evoked
paciente; of entry portal de entrada potencial evocado
portion n porcin f potty n (pl -ties) (ped, fam) inodoro, ino-
Portuguese man-of-war n fragata or ca- doro para nios; to go usar el ino-
rabela portuguesa, agua mala (fam) doro
port-wine stain n mancha en vino de pouch n (surg) reservorio; ileal reser-
Oporto vorio ileal
position n posicin f; fetal posicin poultice n emplasto, cataplasma
fetal; missionary posicin misione- poultry n aves fpl de corral
ra; vt poner en posicin, colocar pound (lb) n libra (lb)
positive adj & n positivo; false falso poverty n pobreza
positivo; true verdadero positivo povidone iodine n povidona yodada,
possibility n posibilidad f iodopovidona
possible adj posible; as much as possi- powder n polvo; dry inhalation pol-
ble..lo ms posible vo seco para inhalacin
post- pref post- or pos-; [Note: When powdered adj en polvo
applying the Spanish prefix post-, the power n poder m; durable of attor-
RAE recommends dropping the t when ney for health care (US) poder nota-
it is followed by a consonant, although rial duradero para atencin mdica;
in practice the t is often included. The of attorney poder notarial
translations that follow reflect current powerful adj (medication, etc.) potente,
usage.] fuerte
posterior adj posterior PPD V. purified protein derivative.
pra 107 pre
practice n prctica; (doctor's) consulto- pregabalin n pregabalina

rio, consulta, negocio; Dr. Lee has a pregnancy n (pl -cies) embarazo; ectop-
large practice..El doctor Lee tiene ic embarazo ectpico; tubal em-
muchos pacientes; clinical prctica barazo tubrico; unwanted embara-
clnica; vt practicar, (medicine, dentist- zo no deseado
ry, etc.) ejercer, practicar (la medicina, pregnant adj embarazada, encinta (fam);
la odontologa, etc.); vi practicar You are three months pregnant..Ud.
practitioner n practicante mf; (physi- tiene tres meses de embarazo; to get o
cian) clnico -ca mf; general mdi- become embarazarse, quedarse em-
co -ca mf generalista or general barazada
pramipexole n pramipexol m prehypertension n prehipertensin f
pramlintide n pramlintida pre-implantation adj preimplantacional,
prasugrel n prasugrel m preimplantatorio
pravastatin n pravastatina preliminary adj preliminar
pray vi rezar, orar premalignant adj premaligno
prayer n oracin f premature adj prematuro, precoz
praziquantel n praziquantel m, prazi- premedication n premedicacin f
cuantel m (INN) premenopausal adj premenopusico
prazosin n prazosina premenstrual adj premenstrual
prebiotic n prebitico premolar adj & n premolar m
precancerous adj precanceroso prenatal adj prenatal
precaution n precaucin f; as a precau- preoperative adj preoperatorio
tion..por or como precaucin; air- prep n (fam) preparacin quirrgica, pre-
borne precautions precauciones de paracin del paciente para un procedi-
transmisin area, precauciones areas miento o una ciruga
(fam); contact precautions precau- preparation n preparacin f; (pharm)
ciones de contacto; droplet precau- preparado
tions precauciones de transmisin por prepare vt preparar
gotas, precauciones por gotas (fam); prepubertal adj prepuberal
standard precautions precauciones presbycusis n presbiacusia
estndar; universal precautions (ant) presbyopia n presbicia, vista cansada
precauciones universales (ant) (fam)
precise adj preciso presbyopic adj prsbita or prsbite
precision n precisin f preschool n guardera or escuela infantil,
precocious adj precoz jardn m de infancia, jardn de nios
precordial adj precordial (Mex)
precursor n precursor m prescribe vt recetar, prescribir
predict vt predecir, pronosticar; I can't prescription n receta (mdica)
predict how long she will live..No presence n presencia
puedo predecir cunto tiempo va a presentation n presentacin f; breech
vivir. presentacin pelviana or de nalgas,
predispose vt predisponer presentacin plvica (Mex)
predisposed adj predispuesto, propenso preservative n conservante m, conserva-
predisposing adj predisponente dor m (Mex)
predisposition n predisposicin f preserve vt preservar; to preserve cog-
prednisolone n prednisolona nitive function..preservar la funcin
prednisone n prednisona cognitiva
preeclampsia n preeclampsia press vt presionar; (a button) presionar,
preemie n (fam) recin nacido -da mf pulsar, oprimir; Does it hurt when I
prematuro, prematuro -ra mf (fam) press here?..Le duele cuando presio-
preexisting adj preexistente no aqu?
prefilled adj prellenado; syringe je- pressure n presin f, opresin f, tensin
ringa prellenada f; like a pressure over your chest..
pre 108 pro
como una opresin (presin) en el pe- private adj privado, ntimo; doctor
cho; bilevel positive airway pre- mdico -ca mf privado; parts (fam)
sin positiva con dos niveles de la va genitales mpl, partes ntimas (fam)
area; blood tensin or presin arte- PRK abbr photorefractive keratecto-
rial (form), presin sangunea (form), my. V. keratectomy.
presin de la sangre (fam); continuous probability n (pl -ties) probabilidad f
positive airway (CPAP) presin probably adv probablemente
positiva continua de la va area; probenecid n probenecid m
diastolic presin diastlica; high probiotic n probitico
blood hipertensin f (form), presin problem n problema m
alta (fam); You have high blood pres- probucol n probucol m
sure..Ud. tiene hipertensin (presin procainamide n procainamida
alta); peer presin social or de gru- procaine n procana, novocana
po; social presin social; systolic procarbazine n procarbazina
presin sistlica procedure n procedimiento; loop elec-
pressure point n punto de presin trosurgical excision (LEEP) pro-
preterm adj pretrmino (inv); con- cedimiento de escisin electroquirr-
tractions contracciones fpl pretrmino gica con asa
prevalent adj prevalente process n proceso; (anat) apfisis f;
prevalence n prevalencia mastoid apfisis mastoides; xi-
prevent vt (disease, etc.) prevenir, evitar; phoid apfisis xifoides
to prevent cavities..prevenir (evitar) la processed adj (food) procesado
caries pro-choice adj pro-eleccin, a favor de
preventable adj prevenible; disease la legalizacin del aborto voluntario
enfermedad f prevenible proctitis n proctitis f
prevention n prevencin f; HIV pre- prodrome n prdromo, malestar m que
vencin del VIH precede a una enfermedad
preventive adj preventivo produce vt producir
previous adj anterior, previo; your pre- product n producto
vious doctor..su mdico -ca mf ante- professional adj profesional; cour-
rior tesy prestacin gratuita de servicios a
priapism n priapismo colegas; n profesional mf; health
prick n pinchazo, piquete m; (vulg, pe- profesional de la salud, profesional sa-
nis) pene m; vt pinchar; to oneself nitario
pincharse profile n perfil m
prickle vi hormiguear, picar progeria n progeria
prickly heat n sudamina (form), miliaria progesterone n progesterona
(form), sarpullido or salpullido, erup- prognosis n (pl -ses) pronstico
cin f que se manifiesta durante tiem- prognostic adj pronstico
pos de calor program n programa m
pride n orgullo progress n progreso; vi progresar
priest n sacerdote m, cura m progression n progresin f
primaquine n primaquina progressive adj progresivo
primary adj primario proguanil n proguanil m
primidone n primidona projectile n proyectil m; vomiting v-
primitive adj primitivo mito(s) en proyectil, vmito(s) fuertes
principle n principio; pleasure prin- projection n (psych, etc.) proyeccin f
cipio del placer prolactin n prolactina
prion n prion or prin m prolactinoma n prolactinoma m
prison n prisin f, crcel f prolapse n prolapso; mitral-valve
privacy n intimidad f, privacidad f; the prolapso de la vlvula mitral; rectal
right to privacy..el derecho a la inti- prolapso rectal or del recto; uterine
midad or privacidad prolapso uterino or del tero
pro 109 pse
pro-life adj pro-vida, en contra de la le- protect vt proteger; to against pro-

galizacin del aborto voluntario teger contra; to from proteger de; to
proliferate vi proliferar oneself protegerse
proliferation n proliferacin f protection n proteccin f
proliferative adj proliferativo protective adj protector
proline n prolina protector n protector m; hearing pro-
prolong vt prolongar; to prolong death.. tector auditivo
prolongar la muerte protein adj proteico (form); n protena
prolotherapy n proloterapia (frec. pl); supplement suplemento
promethazine n prometazina proteico, suplemento de protena(s)
prominence n prominencia; bony protocol n protocolo
prominencia sea protozoan adj protozoario; n protozoo,
pronation n pronacin f protozoario
prone adj (facedown) prono (form, inv), protozoon n (pl -zoa) protozoo, proto-
boca abajo; (predisposed) propenso, zoario; [Nota: protozoan y protozoon
predispuesto; with the patient in the se usan intercambiablemente para de-
prone position..con el paciente en cir protozoo, pero para decir el plural,
posicin prono..con el paciente boca no se usa mucho protozoans, sino pro-
abajo; accident-prone propenso a los tozoa.]
accidentes protrude vi protruir, sobresalir, proyec-
prong n four-pronged cane bastn m de tar hacia adelante
cuatro patas or apoyos or puntos; na- protuberance n protuberancia
sal prongs cnula nasal, puntas nasa- proud adj orgulloso
les (Mex) provide vt proveer, proporcionar
proper adj adecuado, apropiado provider n proveedor -ra mf; health care
prophylactic adj profilctico; n (ant) profesional mf sanitario, proveedor
condn m, preservativo -ra mf de salud
prophylaxis n profilaxis f; postexposure provoke vt provocar
profilaxis postexposicin proximal adj prximo
proportion n proporcin f proxy n apoderado -da mf, representante
propranolol n propranolol m mf; health care apoderado (para to-
proprioception n propiocepcin f mar decisiones mdicas)
proprioceptive adj propioceptivo prune n ciruela pasa
proptosis n proptosis f pruritus n prurito, picazn f, comezn f
propylene glycol n propilenglicol m PSA abbr prostate-specific antigen. V.
propylthiouracil n propiltiouracilo antigen.
prostaglandin n prostaglandina pseudo- pref pseudo-, seudo- (RAE)
prostate n (fam) glndula prosttica, pseudoaneurysm n pseudoaneurisma or
prstata (fam) seudoaneurisma m
prostatectomy n (pl -mies) prostatecto- pseudoarthrosis n (ortho) pseudoartrosis
ma or seudoartrosis f
prostatic adj prosttico pseudocyesis n pseudociesis f
prostatism n prostatismo pseudocyst n pseudoquiste or seudoquis-
prostatitis n prostatitis f te m; pancreatic pseudoquiste or
prosthesis n (pl -ses) prtesis f seudoquiste pancretico
prosthetic adj protsico, postizo pseudoephedrine n pseudoefedrina, seu-
prosthetist n tcnico ortopdico, espe- doefedrina
cialista mf en protesis; [Note: tcnica pseudogout n pseudogota or seudogota
ortopdica means orthopedic technique pseudohypoparathyroidism n pseudo-
and is not generally used to refer to a hipoparatiroidismo or seudohipopara-
female prosthetist.] tiroidismo
prostitute n prostituto -ta mf pseudotumor n pseudotumor or seudo-
protease n proteasa tumor m; cerebri pseudotumor or
psi 110 pum
seudotumor cerebral hormone.

psilocybin n psilocibina ptomaine n tomana
psittacosis n psitacosis f ptosis n ptosis f
psoas n psoas m PTSD abbr post-traumatic stress disor-
psoralen n psoraleno; plus ultravio- der. V. disorder.
let A (PUVA) psoraleno ms luz ultra- PTT abbr partial thromboplastin time.
violeta A V. time.
psoriasis n psoriasis f pubertal adj puberal
psoriatic adj psorisico puberty n pubertad f; precocious pu-
PSR abbr patient service representa- bertad precoz
tive. V. representative. pubescent adj pubescente
psyche n (psych) psique f, psiquis f; pubic adj pbico, pubiano; area pu-
(soul) alma bis m (form), parte f inferior del vien-
psych out vt (fam) intimidar, hacer que tre, (in women) monte m de Venus
(alguien) pierda la confianza; to get pubis n pubis m, hueso que forma la par-
psyched out sentirse intimidado, per- te anterior de la plvis
der la confianza public adj pblico
psychiatric adj psiquitrico pudendal adj pudendo
psychiatrist n psiquiatra mf puerperal adj puerperal
psychiatry n psiquiatra; child paido- puerperium n puerperio
psiquiatra (form), psiquiatra infantil puff n (fam, of an inhaler) inhalacin f
or de nios puffer (fam) V. inhaler.
psychic adj psquico or squico puffy adj (comp -fier; super -fiest) hin-
psychoactive adj psicoactivo chado
psychoanalysis n psicoanlisis m, anli- puke (fam o vulg) V. vomit.
sis m (fam) pull vt to a muscle sufrir una disten-
psychoanalyst n psicoanalista mf, ana- sin (muscular), sufrir un tirn (mus-
lista mf (fam) cular); He pulled a calf muscle..Sufri
psychoanalyze vt psicoanalizar una distensin (un tirn) en la panto-
psychodynamic adj psicodinmico; npl rrilla; pulled muscle distensin f (mus-
(psychodynamic therapy) psicodinmi- cular), tirn m (muscular)
ca pulmonary adj pulmonar
psychogenic adj psicgeno, psicognico pulmonic adj pulmonar
psychological adj psicolgico pulmonologist n neumlogo -ga mf, m-
psychologist n psiclogo -ga mf dico -ca mf especializado en los pul-
psychology n psicologa mones y sus enfermedades, especialista
psychomotor adj psicomotor mf de los pulmones
psychopath n psicpata mf pulmonology n neumologa, rama de la
psychosis n (pl -ses) psicosis f medicina que se ocupa de los pulmones
psychosocial adj psicosocial y sus enfermedades
psychosomatic adj psicosomtico pulp n (dent) pulpa
psychotherapist n psicoterapeuta mf pulpectomy n (dent) pulpectoma
psychotherapy n psicoterapia pulsation n pulsacin f
psychotic adj & n psictico -ca mf pulse n pulso; I'm going to take your
psychotropic adj psicotrpico pulse..Voy a tomarle el pulso..pulse of
psyllium n psyllium steroids..pulso de esteroides; carotid
PT abbr prothrombin time. V. time. (radial, etc.) pulso carotdeo (radi-
PTCA abbr percutaneous transluminal al, etc.)
coronary angioplasty. V. angioplas- pumice stone n piedra pmez
ty. pump n bomba; breast sacaleches m,
pterygium n pterigin m, carnosidad f en extractor m de leche; insulin bomba
el ojo de insulina; intraaortic balloon
PTH abbr parathyroid hormone. V. baln m de contrapulsacin artica; vt
pun 111 qua
(blood) bombear, impulsar (la sangre) pustule n pstula

puncture n puncin f, pinchazo, piquete put vt (pret & pp put; ger putting) to
m; lumbar puncin lumbar; vt pun- on (clothing, etc.) ponerse (ropa, etc.);
cionar, punzar, pinchar, picar Put on this gown so that it opens
pupil n (of the eye) pupila (del ojo) over your back..Pngase esta bata con
pure adj puro la abertura hacia atrs; to on lip-
pure n pur m stick pintarse los labios; to on
purgative (ant) adj purgante; n purgante makeup maquillarse; to on nail
m, purga polish pintarse las uas
purge n (ant) purga PUVA abbr psoralen plus ultraviolet
purification n purificacin f A. V. psoralen.
purified protein derivative (PPD) deri- PVC abbr premature ventricular con-
vado proteco purificado, PPD m&f traction. V. contraction.
purifier n purificador m pyelogram n urografa (estudio), pielo-
purify vt (pret & pp -fied) purificar grama m; intravenous urografa in-
purine n purina travenosa
purple adj morado pyelography n urografa (tcnica)
purpura n prpura; Henoch-Schnlein pyelonephritis n pielonefritis f
prpura de Henoch-Schnlein; idio- pyloric adj pilrico
pathic thrombocytopenic (ITP) pyloroplasty n (pl -ties) piloroplastia
(ant) trombocitopenia inmune (TPI), pylorus n ploro
prpura trombocitopnica idioptica pyoderma gangrenosum n pioderma
(PTI) (ant); thrombotic thrombocyto- gangrenoso
penic (TTP) prpura trombocitop- pyogenic adj pigeno, piognico
nica trombtica (PTT) pyorrhea n piorrea
purse vt (one's lips) fruncir (los labios) pyrantel n pirantel m
pus n pus m pyrazinamide n pirazinamida
push vi (obst) pujar, empujar; Take a pyrethrin n piretrina
deep breath and push!..Respire pro- pyridoxine n piridoxina
fundo y puje! pyrimethamine n pirimetamina
pushup, push-up n flexin f (de brazos), pyromania n piromana
lagartija (esp. Mex)
Q
quack n (fam) matasanos mf, charlatn quadriplegic adj & n tetrapljico -ca mf,
-tana mf cuadripljico -ca mf
quadrant n cuadrante m; left lower quadruplet n cuatrillizo -za mf
cuadrante inferior izquierdo right up- quality n (pl -ties) calidad f; of life
per cuadrante superior derecho calidad de vida
quadriceps n cudriceps m quantity n cantidad f
quadriplegia n tetrapleja, cuadripleja quarantine n cuarentena; vt poner en
qua 112 ran
cuarentena da
quart n cuarto (de galn) quiet n silencio; vi to down tranquili-
quarter n cuarta parte, cuarto; a quarter zarse, calmarse
of a tablet..la cuarta parte de una ta- quinacrine n quinacrina, mepacrina
bleta (INN)
queasy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) con quinapril n quinapril m
un poco de nusea(s), que tiene nu- quinine n quinina
sea(s); I feel queasy..Siento un poco quintuplet n quintillizo -za mf
de nusea(s). quit vt (pret & pp quit; ger quitting)
quetiapine n quetiapina dejar de, (to discontinue) suspender;
quickening n (obst) primeros movimien- You need to quit smoking..Tiene que
tos fetales percibidos por la embaraza- dejar de fumar.
R
rabeprazole n rabeprazol m radiology n radiologa, rama de la medi-
rabid adj rabioso, que padece rabia cina que se ocupa de las imgenes
rabies n rabia diagnsticas y su uso para guiar inter-
raccoon n mapache m venciones
race n (of people) raza; vi (one's heart) radionuclide n radionclido
latir rpido (el corazn) radiosurgery n radiociruga
radial adj (anat) radial radium n radio (elemento)
radiate vi (pain) irradiar(se) radius n (pl radii) radio
radiation n radiacin f; ionizing ra- radon n radn m
diacin ionizante rage n ira, rabia, furia, clera; road
radical adj radical conduccin agresiva, violencia vial
radiculopathy n radiculopata; cervical ragweed n (bot) ambrosa
radiculopata cervical rail n bed o side barandilla, baranda
radii pl de radius raise vt levantar, elevar; (a child) criar;
radioactive adj radiactivo Raise your leg..Levante su pierna...
radioactivity n radiactividad f This medicine may raise your sugar..
radiofrequency n radiofrecuencia Esta medicina puede elevarle el azcar.
radiography n radiografa raloxifene n raloxifeno
radioiodine n radioyodo raltegravir n raltegravir m
radioisotope n radioistopo ramipril n ramipril m
radiologist n radilogo -ga mf, mdico ran pret de run
-ca mf especializado en imgenes diag- random adj aleatorio; in random fash-
nsticas y su uso para guiar interven- ion..en forma aleatoria; at al azar
ciones range n rango; in normal en rango
ran 113 rec
normal; of motion rango de movi- dren..fuera del alcance de los nios; vt,
miento; of values rango de valores vi alcanzar
ranitidine n ranitidina react vi responder, reaccionar; The body
rape n violacin f (sexual); date vio- can react to stress in different ways..
lacin en una cita; vt violar El cuerpo puede responder al estrs de
rapid adj rpido; rapid-acting de accin distintas maneras.
rpida reaction n reaccin f; adverse reac-
rare adj raro, poco comn; (meat) poco cin adversa; allergic reaccin alr-
hecho, poco cocido or cocinado gica; conversion trastorno de con-
rarely adv raras veces versin; cross reaccin cruzada; de-
rasburicase n rasburicasa layed reaccin tarda; grief reac-
rash n erupcin cutnea or de la piel, cin de duelo; id reaccin ide, auto-
(esp. due to heat or chafing) sarpullido eccematizacin or autoeczematizacin
or salpullido; diaper dermatitis f f, dermatitis f por autosensibilizacin;
del paal polymerase chain (PCR) reaccin
RAST abbr radioallergosorbent test. V. en cadena de la polimerasa; transfu-
test. sion reaccin transfusional
rat n rata reactivate vt reactivar
rate n tasa, frecuencia; basal metabolic reactivation n reactivacin f
tasa metablica basal; birth tasa reactive adj reactivo
de natalidad, natalidad f; death tasa reactivity n reactividad f
de mortalidad, mortalidad f; erythro- read vt, vi (pret & pp read) leer; to
cyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ve- lips leer los labios
locidad f de sedimentacin globular reading n (of an instrument) lectura
(VSG); heart frecuencia cardaca; reagent n reactivo
infant mortality tasa de mortalidad reality n (pl -ties) realidad f; testing
infantil; respiratory frecuencia res- (psych) prueba de realidad
piratoria; success tasa or ndice m realize vt darse cuenta; When did you
de xito realize she was sick?..Cundo se dio
ratio n (math) razn f; international cuenta que estaba enferma?
normalized (INR) razn normali- rear end n (fam) nalgas, trasero (fam)
zada internacional reason n razn f, motivo
ration n racin f reassignment n reasignacin f; gender
rationalization n (psych) racionalizacin reasignacin de gnero or sexo,
f cambio de sexo (fam)
rationalize vt, vi (psych) racionalizar reattach vt reconectar, recolocar
rattlesnake n serpiente f de cascabel rebound n rebote m; hypertension
raw adj (food) crudo; (skin, mucous hipertensin f de rebote
membrane) excoriado (form), pelado, recall n recuperacin f (form), recuerdo,
en carne viva memoria a corto plazo, capacidad f pa-
ray n rayo; the sun's rays..los rayos sora recordar; (of a defective product) re-
lares..los rayos del sol tirada (de un producto defectuoso); vt
razor n maquinilla or mquina de afei- recordar; (a defective product) retirar
tar; electric mquina de afeitar receding hairline n entradas
(elctrica), afeitadora; safety o manu- recently adv recientemente, ltimamente
al maquinilla de afeitar, maquinilla receptionist n recepcionista mf
(fam), rastrillo, mquina de afeitar receptive adj receptivo
(manual) receptor n receptor m; estrogen recep-
RDA abbr recommended daily allow- tor-positive positivo para receptores
ance V. allowance. de estrgeno
RDI abbr recommended daily intake. recessive adj recesivo
V. intake. recipient n (of a transfusion, transplant,
reach n alcance m; out of reach of chil- etc.) receptor -ra mf (de una transfu-
rec 114 ref
sin, un trasplante, etc.) recurrence n recurrencia

recliner n silla reclinable recurrent adj recurrente
reclining adj reclinable recycle vt reciclar
recognition n reconocimiento recycling n reciclaje m
recognize vt reconocer red adj (comp redder; super reddest)
recombinant adj recombinante rojo; flag llamado or llamada de
recommend vt recomendar atencin, seal f de alerta, signo de al-
recommendation n recomendacin f gn problema
reconnect vt reconectar red clover n (bot) trbol rojo
reconstitution n reconstitucin f; im- Red Crescent n Media Luna Roja
mune reconstitucin inmune Red Cross n Cruz Roja
reconstruct vt reconstruir reddening n enrojecimiento
reconstruction n reconstruccin f reddish adj rojizo
reconstructive adj reconstructivo redness n rubor m (form), rojez f
record n registro; electronic health , reduce vt reducir, disminuir, bajar; (or-
electronic medical historia clnica tho) reducir; vi (fam, to lose weight)
electrnica; medical historia clni- bajar de peso
ca, historial mdico, expediente clnico reducible adj (hernia) reductible or re-
(esp. Mex); personal health his- ducible
toria clnica personal; vt registrar; Re- reduction n reduccin f; breast re-
cord your sugars in this booklet.. duccin mamaria or de senos; open
Registre sus niveles de azcar en esta and internal fixation reduccin abier-
libreta; [Nota: electronic medical re- ta y fijacin interna
cord viene siendo reemplazado por reevaluate vt revalorar, revaluar, volver
electronic health record. Tericamente a evaluar
el ltimo es un trmino ms amplio refeeding n realimentacin f
que incluye ms informacin del pa- refer vt (pret & pp referred; ger refer-
ciente como persona, aunque la mayo- ring) (a patient) remitir, mandar a ver;
ra de las personas intercambian los I'm going to refer you to an allergist
dos trminos. De modo paralelo, per- ..Le voy a remitir a un alerglogo.
sonal health record viene reempla- reference n referencia
zando a medical record.] referral n remisin f, derivacin f (esp.
recorder V. monitor. Esp)
recourse n recurso referred adj (pain) referido
recover vt, vi recuperarse; How long refill n (of a medication) nuevo surtido,
will it take for him to recover?.. surtido adicional (autorizado previa-
Cunto tardar en recuperarse? mente en la receta mdica), relleno
recovery n recuperacin f (Ang), refill m (Ang); autorizacin f
recreation n recreacin f, (esp. during para surtidos adicionales (en el futuro);
school) recreo Why didn't you get a refill?..Por qu
recreational adj recreativo; recreational no obtuvo un nuevo surtido (autoriza-
use of drugs..uso recreativo de drogas do previamente en la receta mdica)?
recta pl de rectum ...It says here on the bottle you have
rectal adj rectal; n (fam) tacto or examen three refills left..Dice aqu en el frasco
m rectal que le quedan tres surtidos...I'm giving
rectocele n rectocele m you five refills so you won't have to
rectum n (pl -ta o -tums) recto see me for a while..Le estoy dando
recumbent adj (form) decbito (form, autorizacin para cinco surtidos adicio-
inv), acostado nales para que no necesite visitarme
recuperate vi recuperarse por un rato...We don't give early
recuperation n recuperacin f refills of narcotics..No surtimos de
recur vi (pret & pp recurred; ger recur- nuevo los narcticos antes de la fecha
ring) recurrir acordada; vt (patient as subject) obte-
ref 115 rel
ner un nuevo surtido (de un medica- regenerative adj regenerativo

mento en la farmacia, de acuerdo con regimen n rgimen m
una receta hecha previamente), conse- region n regin f
guir un relleno or refill; (pharmacist as regional adj regional
subject) surtir(le) de nuevo (un medi- registry n registro; tumor registro de
camento de acuerdo con una receta tumores
hecha previamente), rellenar (Ang), re- regression n (psych, oncology, etc.) re-
fill (Ang); (physician as subject) rece- gresin f
tar de nuevo, dar(le) una nueva receta regular adj regular; physical activity
para, rellenar (Ang), refill (Ang) (V. actividad fsica regular
tambin renew); You need to refill regurgitate vt regurgitar, vomitar sin es-
your medications before they run fuerzo
out..Tiene que obtener nuevos surtidos regurgitation n regurgitacin f; aortic
de sus medicamentos antes de que se le (mitral etc.) regurgitacin artica
acaben...The pharmacist can refill (mitral, etc.)
your digoxin without your having to rehab (fam) V. rehabilitation.
see me..El farmacutico puede surtirle rehabilitate vt rehabilitar; to become re-
de nuevo su digoxina sin que me tenga habilitated rehabilitarse
que visitar...Dr. Lee can refill your rehabilitation n rehabilitacin f
glipizide..El doctor Lee puede recetarle rehydrate vt rehidratar
de nuevo su glipizida; [Note: The prac- rehydration n rehidratacin f
tice of authorizing future refills of reinfect vt, vi reinfectar(se)
medication is uncommon in countries reinfection n reinfeccin f
where Spanish is spoken and often reinforce vt reforzar
requires considerable explanation. reinforcement n (psych, etc.) refuerzo
Eventually the terms refill, relleno, and reject vt rechazar
rellenar will likely be used commonly rejection n rechazo; to tolerate rejec-
by Spanish-speaking persons living in tion..tolerar el rechazo
the US.] rejuvenate vt rejuvenecer; to become re-
reflex n reflejo; conditioned reflejo juvenated rejuvenecerse
condicionado; gag reflejo nauseoso; relapse n recada; vi recaer
patellar reflejo rotuliano; ham- relate vi to to (fam) entenderse bien
mer martillo de reflejos; startle re- con
flejo de sobresalto related adj emparentado; (associated)
reflexology n reflexologa relacionado; She is related to me..Es
reflux n reflujo; acid reflujo cido; pariente ma...cancer-related compli-
gastroesophageal reflujo gastro- cations..complicaciones relacionadas
esofgico con el cncer; donor donante empa-
refraction n refraccin f rentado, donante que es familiar de uno
refractive adj refractivo relation n relacin f
refractory adj resistente al tratamiento relationship n relacin f; doctor-patient
refrigerate vt refrigerar relacin mdico-paciente
refrigeration n refrigeracin f relative n familiar mf, pariente mf; blood
refrigerator n refrigerador m pariente consanguneo (form),
refuse vt rechazar; to refuse a transfu- pariente que tiene antepasados en co-
sion..rechazar una transfusin mn (con uno); [Note: The RAE lists
regain vt recuperar, recobrar; to regain familiar as masculine only, but femi-
use of your leg..recuperar (recobrar) el nine usage when referring to females
uso de su pierna; to consciousness is the norm.]
volver en s; to weight recuperar relax vt relajar, aflojar; Relax your leg..
peso Relaje (Afloje) la pierna; vi relajarse;
regenerate vi regenerarse Relax..Reljese.
regeneration n regeneracin f relaxant n relajante m; muscle rela-
rel 116 rep
jante muscular renal adj renal

relaxation n relajacin f; techniques renew vt (a medication) recetar de nue-
tcnicas de relajacin vo, dar una nueva receta para (un me-
relaxing adj relajante dicamento) Any of my partners can
release n liberacin f; carpal tunnel renew your medication if I'm not
liberacin del tnel carpiano; control- here..Cualquiera de mis colegas puede
led-release de liberacin controlada; recetarle de nuevo (darle una nueva re-
extended-release de liberacin prolon- ceta para) sus medicamentos si no
gada; slow-release de liberacin lenta; estoy aqu.
sustained-release de liberacin soste- renovascular adj renovascular
nida; timed-release de liberacin con- repaglinide n repaglinida
trolada; vt liberar; copper-releasing, repair n reparacin f; vt reparar, arreglar
hormone-releasing, etc. liberador de (fam)
cobre, liberador de hormona, etc. repeat vt repetir
reliability n (device) fiabilidad f repellent n repelente m; insect repe-
reliable adj (device) fiable lente de insectos
relief n alivio; (aid) ayuda, auxilio, soco- reperfusion n reperfusin f
rro repetition n repeticin f
relieve vt aliviar repetitive adj repetitivo
religion n religin f; What is your reli- replace vt reemplazar, sustituir (V. tam-
gion?..Cul es su religin? bin substitute.)
rem n (rad, ant) rem m (ant) replacement n reemplazo, sustitucin f
REM abbr rapid eye movement. V. (esp. Esp); aortic (mitral, etc.) valve
movement. reemplazo valvular artico (mitral,
remedy n (pl -dies) remedio; cough etc.), sustitucin valvular artica (mi-
remedio para la tos; home remedio tral, etc.), reemplazo or sustitucin de
casero vlvula artica (mitral, etc.); catheter
remember vt recordar, acordarse (de); cambio de catter; joint artro-
Remember these three objects..Re- plastia (form), reemplazo or sustitucin
cuerde estos tres objetos...I remember articular; total hip (knee) artroplas-
her..Me acuerdo de ella...I remember tia total de cadera (rodilla), reemplazo
you..Lo recuerdo a Ud...Me acuerdo de total de cadera (rodilla); [Note: The
ti. definite article can be added to the
reminder n recordatorio translations above to personalize a
remission n remisin f; complete re- statement: Ud. necesita un reemplazo
misin completa; partial remisin de la vlvula artica..You need re-
parcial; spontaneous remisin es- placement of your aortic valve.]
pontnea; to go into entrar en remi- replicate vi (viruses) replicarse
sin report n informe m, declaracin f; oper-
remodeling n remodelacin f; bone ative informe quirrgico; vt repor-
remodelacin sea; cardiac remo- tar, declarar; The law requires me to
delacin cardaca report your condition to the Public
remorse n remordimiento, arrepenti- Health Department..La ley me exige
miento reportar su enfermedad al Departamen-
removable adj removible, extrable, que to de Salud Pblica.
se puede quitar reportable adj (disease) de declaracin
removal n extraccin f, eliminacin f, re- obligatoria; disease enfermedad de
mocin f, (sonda, catter, etc.) retira- declaracin obligatoria
da, retiro (Amer); tattoo elimina- representative n representante mf; pa-
cin or remocin de tatuajes tient service (PSR) representante
remove vt extraer (form), remover, qui- de servicio(s) al paciente
tar, sacar, (a catheter, monitor, stitch- repress vt (psych) reprimir
es, etc.) retirar, quitar repression n (psych) represin f
rep 117 res
reproduce vt, vi reproducir(se) last ltimo recurso

reproduction n reproduccin f; assisted resource n recurso
reproduccin asistida respect n respeto; vt respetar
reproductive adj reproductor, reproduc- respiration n respiracin f
tivo respirator n (mask) respirador m, msca-
reschedule vt (an appointment) reprogra- ra or mascarilla con filtro; (ventilator)
mar, cambiar para otra fecha (una cita) ventilador m, respirador m, aparato
rescue n rescate m, salvamento; air para suministrar respiracin artificial
rescate areo; inhaler inhalador m respiratory adj respiratorio
de rescate; vt rescatar, salvar respire vt, vi respirar
rescuer n socorrista mf, rescatador -ra mf respite n relevo, respiro, descanso; (V.
research n investigacin f; cancer in- tambin respite care bajo care.)
vestigacin sobre el cncer, investiga- respond vi responder
cin del cncer responder n respondiente mf; emergen-
resect vt resecar, extirpar cy miembro de un equipo de emer-
resectable adj resecable, extirpable gencias; first primer respondiente
resection n reseccin f; transurethral response n respuesta; complete res-
of the prostate (TURP) reseccin puesta completa; immune respuesta
transuretral de prstata (RTU) inmunolgica or inmunitaria; partial
reserpine n reserpina respuesta parcial; sustained res-
reserve n reserva puesta sostenida
reservoir n reservorio rest n descanso, reposo; (remaining por-
resident n residente mf; (physician) m- tion) dems, resto; the rest of the pills
dico -ca mf residente, residente mf; ..las dems pastillas..el resto de las pas-
family practice residente de medi- tillas; at en reposo; bed reposo
cina familiar; medical residente de en cama; bowel descanso or reposo
medicina interna; surgical residente del intestino; vt apoyar; Rest your arm
de ciruga here..Apoye su brazo aqu; vi descan-
residual adj residual sar, reposar
residue n residuo restenosis n reestenosis f
resin n (dent, etc.) resina resting adj en reposo; heart rate fre-
resist vt resistir cuencia cardaca en reposo
resistance n (micro, psych, etc.) resisten- restless adj inquieto, intranquilo
cia; cross-resistance resistencia cruza- restlessness n inquietud f, agitacin f
da; insulin resistencia a la insulina restoration n (dent, surg) restauracin f
resistant adj resistente; methicillin- restorative adj (dent, surg, etc.) restau-
resistant resistente a (la) meticilina; rador, restaurativo; (sleep) reparador
multidrug-resistant multirresistente, restore vt restablecer; (dent, surg) res-
resistente a mltiples frmacos or dro- taurar
gas restrain vt (a patient) sujetar, inmovili-
resolution n resolucin f; conflict rezar, contener (a un paciente), restringir
solucin de conflictos; high alta rela libertad de movimiento (de un pa-
solucin ciente, para que no se haga dao a s
resolve vi resolverse mismo o a los dems)
resonance n resonancia; magnetic restraint n (of a patient) contencin f,
(MR) resonancia magntica (RM); nu- sujecin f; chemical contencin or
clear magnetic (NMR) (ant) reso- sujecin qumica; mechanical con-
nancia magntica, resonancia magnti- tencin or sujecin mecnica; physical
ca nuclear (RMN) (ant) restraints correas, ataduras, cintas
resorb vt reabsorber; to get resorbed para limitar los movimientos de un pa-
reabsorberse ciente agitado
resorption n reabsorcin f restrict vt restringir, limitar
resort n recurso; (spa) balneario, spa m; restriction n restriccin f, limitacin f;
res 118 ric
intrauterine growth restriccin del retrograde adj retrgrado

crecimiento intrauterino, crecimiento retroperitoneal adj retroperitoneal
intrauterino retardado; (medical) work retroviral adj retroviral
restriccin de trabajo (por indica- retrovirus n retrovirus m
ciones mdicas) reusable adj reutilizable
restroom n (US) bao, servicios revaccination n revacunacin f
result n resultado; laboratory , lab revascularization n revascularizacin f
(fam) resultado de laboratorio reversal n reversin f; vasectomy re-
resurfacing n (derm) rejuvenecimiento; versin de vasectoma
laser rejuvenecimiento (con) lser reversible adj reversible
resuscitate vt reanimar; Do Not Resus- review of systems n revisin f por sis-
citate (DNR) no reanimar (NR); Do temas
Not Resuscitate order, DNR order revision n revisin f
(fam) orden f de no reanimar (ONR) revitalize vt revitalizar
resuscitation n reanimacin f; cardio- revitalizing adj revitalizador
pulmonary (CPR) reanimacin revive vt reanimar
cardiopulmonar (RCP) rhabdomyolysis n rabdomiolisis or rab-
resynchronization n resincronizacin f; domilisis f
cardiac resincronizacin cardaca rhabdomyoma n rabdomioma m
retain vt retener; to water retener rhabdomyosarcoma n rabdomiosarcoma
agua m
retainer n (orthodontics) retenedor m rheumatic adj reumtico
retardation n retraso, retardo; intrauter- rheumatism n (ant) reumatismo, reuma
ine growth (ant) V. intrauterine or rema m&f; palindromic reuma-
growth restriction bajo restriction; tismo palindrmico
mental * discapacidad intelectual, rheumatoid adj reumatoide
retraso mental rheumatologist n reumatlogo -ga mf,
*potencialmente ofensivo potentially mdico -ca mf especializado en las arti-
offensive culaciones y las enfermedades que las
retarded* adj retrasado; mentally * afectan
con discapacidad intelectual, retrasado rheumatology n reumatologa, rama de
mental la medicina que se ocupa de las las
*potencialmente ofensivo, potentially articulaciones y las enfermedades que
offensive las afectan
retch vi tener arcadas (form), vomitar sin rhinitis n rinitis f; allergic rinitis alr-
nada que expulsar gica
retching n arcadas (form), accin f de rhinophyma n rinofima m&f
vomitar sin nada que expulsar rhinoplasty n (pl -ties) rinoplastia
retention n retencin f; urinary re- rhinovirus n rinovirus m
tencin urinaria rhythm n ritmo
reticulocyte n reticulocito rhytidectomy n ritidectoma, estiramien-
retina n (pl -nas o -nae) retina; detach- to facial, lifting m facial (Ang)
ed desprendimiento de retina rib n costilla; cage caja torcica
retinal adj retiniano, de retina ribavirin n ribavirina
retinitis n retinitis f; pigmentosa reti- riboflavin n riboflavina
nitis pigmentosa ribonucleic acid (RNA) n cido ribonu-
retinoblastoma n retinoblastoma m cleico (ARN)
retinoic acid n cido retinoico rice n arroz m; red yeast arroz de
retinoid n retinoide m levadura roja
retinol n retinol m rich adj (abundant) rico; in protein
retinopathy n retinopata; diabetic rico en protenas
retinopata diabtica ricin n ricina
retraining n reentrenamiento rickets n raquitismo
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rifabutin n rifabutina rod n (bacteria) bacilo; (of the eye) bas-

rifampin (USAN), rifampicin (INN) n tn m; (ortho) barra; Harrington
rifampicina, rifampina barra de Harrington
rifamycin n rifamicina rodent n roedor m
rifaximin n rifaximina rodenticide n rodenticida m
right adj derecho; n (right-hand side) roflumilast n roflumilast m
derecha; (legal, moral) derecho role n papel m; model modelo de con-
right-handed adj diestro (form), que ducta; playing o play juegos de rol
escribe con la mano derecha; Are you roll vi to over voltearse, darse vuelta;
right-handed or left-handed?..Escri- Now roll over..Ahora voltese (dese
be Ud. con la mano derecha o la iz- vuelta); to up (one's sleeve, pants
quierda? leg, etc.) arremangarse, subirse la man-
rigid adj rgido ga; Roll up your sleeve..Arremngue-
rigidity n rigidez f se..Sbase la manga.
rigor mortis n rigor mortis, rgor mortis roof of the mouth n paladar m
m (RAE) room n habitacin f, sala, cuarto; the pa-
rilpivirine n rilpivirina tients room..la habitacin del pacien-
rimantadine n rimantadina te; delivery sala de partos; emer-
ring n anillo; vaginal anillo vaginal gency (ER) sala de urgencias or
ringing n (in the ear) zumbido emergencias; operating (OR) qui-
ringworm n tinea corporis (form), tia rfano, sala de operaciones; recovery
corporal or del cuerpo sala de reanimacin or recupera-
rinse n enjuage m; vt enjuagar cin; waiting sala de espera
ripe adj (fruit) maduro root n raz f; hair raz del pelo or ca-
rise n aumento, elevacin f; vi (pret rose; bello; nerve raz nerviosa; canal
pp risen) subir(se) (fam, root canal therapy) endodoncia,
risedronate, risedronate sodium tratamiento de conducto; tooth o
(USAN), risedronic acid (INN) n rise- of a tooth raz dental, raz de un diente
dronato, risedronato sdico, cido rise- ropinirole n ropinirol m
drnico (INN) rosacea n (fam) acn m&f roscea, ros-
risk n riesgo; at de or en riesgo; at cea (fam) (V. tambin acne.)
for en riesgo de; calculated riesgo rose pret de rise
calculado; high-risk de alto riesgo; rosemary n (bot) romero
low-risk de bajo riesgo; risks and be- roseola, roseola infantum (form) n ro-
nefits riesgos y beneficios; to run the seola, rosola (RAE), exantema sbito
of correr el riesgo de; to take a rosiglitazone n rosiglitazona
arriesgarse, tomar un riesgo; vt arries- rosuvastatin n rosuvastatina
gar rot vt, vi (pret & pp rotted; ger rotting)
risky adj (comp -ier; super -iest) riesgo- pudrir(se)
so rotator cuff n manguito rotador
risperidone n risperidona rotten adj podrido
ritonavir n ritonavir m rough adj (skin, etc.) spero
ritual n ritual m roughage n fibra
rituximab n rituximab m roughness n aspereza
rivalry n rivalidad f; sibling rivalidad round adj redondo; vi (to visit patients)
entre hermanos, rivalidad fraterna pasar visita, visitar diariamente a los
rivaroxaban n rivaroxabn m pacientes hospitalizados
rivastigmine n rivastigmina rounds npl (by doctors) pase m de visita,
rizatriptan n rizatriptn m rondas (Ang); to make pasar visita,
RNA V. ribonucleic acid. visitar diariamente a los pacientes hos-
roast vt asar pitalizados
robotic adj robtico round-the-clock adj & adv a todas ho-
rock climbing n escalada ras, las 24 horas del da
rou 120 sag
roundworm n nemtodo, nematodo correr; My nose is running..Tengo

(RAE), filo de gusanos que incluye mucosidad..Tengo flujo nasal..Tengo
algunos que pueden infestar a los seres escurrimiento nasal (esp. Mex); to
humanos in one's family venir de familia; to
rouse vt despertar out acabarse; When did your medi-
route n va; of administration va de cine run out?..Cundo se le acab la
administracin medicina?; to over atropellar, arro-
routine adj rutinario; n rutina; daily llar
rutina diaria or cotidiana runaway n nio -a mf que ha abando-
Roux-en-Y, Y de Roux; Roux-en-Y gas- nado el hogar
tric bypass bypass gstrico en Y de run-down adj debilitado, decado, agota-
Roux, derivacin gstrica en Y de do
Roux runny adj (comp -nier; super -niest) l-
rub vt (pret & pp rubbed; ger rubbing) quido, de consistencia lquida; to have
frotar; (to massage) masajear; (to a nose tener mucosidad, tener se-
chafe) rozar; vi rozar crecin nasal (form), tener flujo nasal,
rubber n goma, caucho, hule m; (fam, tener escurrimiento nasal (esp. Mex)
condom) condn m, preservativo runs, the (fam) diarrea
rubella n rubola or rubeola, sarampin rupture n ruptura, rotura; premature
m alemn of membranes ruptura or rotura pre-
rubeola n (form) sarampin m matura de membranas; vt, vi reventar-
rule n regla; vt to out descartar; Can- (se); ruptured appendix apndice per-
cer was ruled out..Se descart el cn- forado
cer. rural adj rural
rum n ron m rusty adj oxidado; nail clavo oxidado
rumination n (psych) rumiacin f rutin n (bot) rutina
run vi (pret ran; pp run; ger running) Rx n receta
S
sac n (anat) saco sadness n tristeza
saccharin n sacarina sadomasochism n sadomasoquismo
sacra pl de sacrum sadomasochist n sadomasoquista mf
sacral adj sacro sadomasochistic adj sadomasoquista
sacroiliac adj sacroilaco or sacroiliaco safe adj seguro, sin riesgo
sacrum n (pl -cra) sacro safety n seguridad f
sad adj (comp sadder; super saddest) safety pin imperdible m
triste sag vi (pret & pp sagged; ger sagging)
sadism n sadismo caerse; sagging breasts pechos or se-
sadist n sdico -ca mf nos cados
sadistic adj sdico sage n (bot) salvia
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salad n ensalada syndrome. V. syndrome.

salbutamol n salbutamol m sarsaparilla n (bot) zarzaparrilla
salicylate n salicilato sassafras n (bot) sasafrs m
salicylic acid n cido saliclico sat pret & pp de sit
saline adj salino satiety n saciedad f; early saciedad
saliva n saliva precoz or temprana
salivary adj salival saturate vt saturar
salivate vi salivar saturation n saturacin f; oxygen sa-
salivation n salivacin f turacin de oxgeno
salmeterol n salmeterol m sauna n sauna m&f; [Note: The RAE lists
salmonellosis n salmonelosis f sauna as feminine, but masculine us-
salpingitis n salpingitis f age is common.]
salpingo-oophorectomy n (pl -mies) sal- save vt salvar; We want to save your leg
pingooforectoma or salpingo-ooforec- ..Queremos salvar su pierna.
toma saw pret de see
salsalate n salsalato saw palmetto n (bot) palma enana ame-
salt n sal f; Epsom sal de Epsom; io- ricana
dized sal yodada; oral rehydration saxagliptin n saxagliptina
salts sales de rehidratacin oral; scab n costra
substitute sustituto de (la) sal; smel- scabies n sarna, escabiosis f (form); Nor-
ling salts carbonato de amonio, carbo- wegian sarna noruega
nato amnico (esp. Esp) (que se utiliza scald n escaldadura; vt escaldar; to
para reanimar a un desmayado) oneself escaldarse
salted adj salado, que tiene sal scale n escala; (for weighing) balanza,
saltine n galleta salada bscula; (piece of skin) escama; pain
salty adj salado escala del dolor; sliding (pay-
salvage adj de rescate; therapy tera- ment, insulin) escala mvil (honora-
pia or tratamiento de rescate; n rescate rios, insulina); vt (dent) limpiar (los
m, salvamento; vt rescatar, salvar dientes) quitando el sarro
salve n ungento, pomada scaling n (derm) descamacin f; (dent)
sample n muestra limpieza, eliminacin f del sarro
sanatorium n (ant) sanatorio (ant) scalp n cuero cabelludo
sandfly n (pl -flies) flebtomo, tipo de scalpel n bistur m, escalpelo
jejn cuya picadura puede transmitir el scaly adj (comp -ier; super -iest) esca-
protozoo que causa leishmaniasis moso
sane adj cuerdo scan n estudio por imagen utilizando di-
sanitary adj (clean, hygienic) higinico; versas tcnicas como la tomografa, la
(pertaining to sanitation) sanitario; resonancia magntica y la gammagra-
pad o napkin toalla sanitaria or feme- fa; bone gammagrafa sea; CT o
nina CAT tomografa computarizada,
sanitation n saneamiento (ambiental), TC m&f, TAC m&f; gallium gam-
sanidad f, medidas sanitarias magrafa con galio; nuclear gam-
sanitizer n desinfectante m; hand magrafa; PET tomografa por emi-
desinfectante para manos sin de positrones, PET m&f; PET-CT
sanity n cordura PET-CT m; thallium gammagra-
saphenous adj safeno fa con talio; vt (pret & pp scanned;
saquinavir n saquinavir m ger scanning) escanear (Ang); realizar
sarcoidosis n sarcoidosis f un estudio por imagen utilizando tomo-
sarcoma n sarcoma m; Ewing sarco- grafa, resonancia magntica o gamma-
ma de Ewing; Kaposi sarcoma de grafa; [Note: Because tomografa is
Kaposi feminine, TAC, TC, PET, and PET-CT
sarin n sarn m should be feminine also, but they are
SARS abbr severe acute respiratory often treated as masculine, in particu-
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lar PET-CT, which is almost always para discapacitados

treated as masculine.] scopolamine n escopolamina, hyoscina
scanner n escner m (Ang), aparato que (INN)
obtiene imgenes del cuerpo utilizando score n puntuacin f, puntaje m, ndice
ondas electromagnticas; CT tom- m; Apgar puntaje de Apgar, ndice
grafo; MRI resonador magntico de Apgar (esp. Esp); coronary artery
scapula n (pl -lae) omplato or omopla- calcium puntaje de calcio arterial
to, escpula coronario, puntuacin de calcio en ar-
scar n cicatriz f; to leave a dejar cica- terias coronarias; Gleason puntua-
triz cin or puntaje de Gleason; T-score
scare n susto puntuacin T; Z-score puntuacin Z
scarlatina n escarlatina scored adj (pharm) ranurado
scarring adj que deja cicatriz; n cicatri- scorpion n alacrn m (esp. Amer), escor-
zacin f, cicatrices fpl pin m
schedule n horario; vaccination es- scrape n (fam) abrasin f, raspadura; vt
quema m or calendario de vacunacin, raspar
calendario vacunal (esp. Esp); vt (an scratch n rasguo, (by claws) araazo; vt
appointment, surgery, etc.) programar rasguar, araar; (an itch, etc.) rascar-
(una cita, una ciruga, etc.) se; You have to quit scratching..Tie-
schistosomiasis n esquistosomiasis f ne que dejar de rascarse.
schizoaffective adj esquizoafectivo screen n (screening test) prueba de de-
schizophrenia n esquizofrenia; par- teccin; vt, vi realizar pruebas de de-
anoid esquizofrenia paranoide teccin, realizar exmenes en personas
schizophrenic adj & n esquizofrnico que no tienen sntomas para detectar
-ca mf enfermedades ocultas; We need to
school n escuela; medical facultad f screen everyone over 50 for colon
or escuela de medicina cancer..Tenemos que realizar pruebas
schwannoma n schwannoma m; vestibu- de deteccin para cncer de colon a to-
lar schwannoma vestibular dos los pacientes mayores de 50 aos.
sciatic adj citico screening n cribado (form), tamizaje m
sciatica n citica (form), realizacin f de exmenes de
scientific adj cientfico deteccin; cancer cribado or tami-
scientist n cientfico -ca mf zaje del cncer, deteccin f del cncer
scissors npl tijeras; a pair of scissors.. (en personas sin sntomas, usando
unas tijeras; bandage tijeras para examenes)
vendajes; nail tijeras de or para screw n (ortho) tornillo
uas script (fam) V. prescription.
sclera n (pl -rae) esclertica scrofula n escrfula
scleritis n escleritis f scrotal adj escrotal
scleroderma n esclerodermia, esclerosis scrotum n escroto
sistmica progresiva; localized es- scurvy n escorbuto
clerodermia localizada seal vt (dent, etc.) sellar
sclerosing adj esclerosante sealant n (dent, etc.) sellador m
sclerosis n esclerosis f; amyotrophic lat- seasickness n mareo (en barco), mal m de
eral esclerosis lateral amiotrfica; mar
multiple esclerosis mltiple; pro- season n (winter, spring, etc.) estacin f;
gressive systemic esclerosis sist- (for a disease, etc.) temporada; flu
mica progresiva; tuberous esclero- temporada gripal or de la gripe
sis tuberosa seasonal adj estacional
sclerotherapy n escleroterapia seat n asiento, silla; Have a seat..Sinte-
sclerotic adj esclertico se..Tome asiento; child car asiento
scoliosis n escoliosis f de seguridad infantil (para vehculo),
scooter n scooter m; mobility scooter silla de coche para nio (Esp); belt
sea 123 sen
cinturn m de seguridad, cinturn self-awareness n autoconocimiento, au-

(fam); shower silla or asiento de toconsciencia, autoconciencia
ducha self-catheterization n autosondaje m,
sea urchin n erizo de mar colocacin f de una sonda en la vejiga
sebaceous adj sebceo por uno mismo, uso por uno mismo de
seborrhea n seborrea una sonda para vaciar la vejiga
seborrheic adj seborreico self-centered adj egocntrico
sebum n sebo self-confidence n autoconfianza, con-
second adj segundo; n segundo fianza en uno mismo
secondary adj secundario self-conscious adj cohibido, preocupado
secretary n (pl -ries) secretario -ria mf por lo que los dems puedan pensar de
secrete vt secretar, segregar (form) uno
secretion n secrecin f self-control n autocontrol m, control m
secretory adj secretorio de los propios impulsos y reacciones
section n seccin f; frozen biopsia self-destructive adj autodestructivo
por congelacin self-discipline n autodisciplina
sedate vt sedar, tranquilizar self-esteem n autoestima
sedation n sedacin f; conscious se- self-examination n autoexploracin f
dacin consciente (form), autoexamen m
sedative adj & n sedante m self-fulfilling prophecy n profeca auto-
sedentary adj sedentario cumplida
sediment n sedimento self-help n autoayuda
see vt, vi (pret saw; pp seen) ver; to see self-image n autoimagen f
a doctor..consultar a un mdico; self-inflicted adj autoinfligido, causado
When was the last time you saw an por uno mismo
eye doctor?..Cundo fue la ltima self-limited adj (disease) autolimitado,
vez que consult a un mdico de los que se resuelve solo
ojos? self-medicate vi automedicarse, tomar un
seek vt buscar; to seek medical atten- medicamento sin indicacin por un
tion..buscar atencin mdica..acudir al mdico
mdico self-prescribe vt autorrecetarse, autome-
seen pp de see dicarse
segment n segmento self-realization n autorrealizacin f
seize vi convulsionar, tener una convul- self-respect n autorrespeto, respeto hacia
sin, tener convulsiones uno mismo
seizure n crisis (epilptica), convulsin f, self-treatment n autotratamiento
ataque (epilptico); absence crisis semen n semen m, esperma m&f
de ausencia; complex partial crisis semicircular canal n canal m or conduc-
parcial compleja; febrile convul- to semicircular
sin febril; focal (ant) crisis parcial; seminal adj seminal
generalized crisis generalizada; seminoma n seminoma m
gran mal (ant) crisis or convulsin semi-rigid adj semirrgido
tnico-clnica; partial crisis par- senile adj senil
cial; petit mal (ant) crisis de ausen- senior citizen n (US) persona de edad
cia; psychomotor o temporal lobe avanzada, persona que recibe ciertos
(ant) crisis parcial compleja; tonic- derechos debido a su edad mayor
clonic crisis or convulsin tnico- senna n (bot) sen m
clnica sensation n sensacin f, sensibilidad f;
selective adj selectivo light touch sensibilidad tctil; of
selegiline n selegilina pain sensacin de dolor
selenium n selenio sense n sentido; of balance sentido
self-absorbed adj ensimismado, absorto de(l) equilibrio; of hearing sentido
en uno mismo del odo or de la audicin; of hu-
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mor sentido del humor; of sight per cantidad f por porcin; serv-
sentido de la vista; of smell sentido ings per container porciones por en-
del olfato; of taste sentido del gus- vase; size tamao de porcin
to; of touch sentido del tacto set vt (pret & pp set; ger setting) (a frac-
sensitive adj sensible; (person, empa- ture) reducir (una fractura)
thetic) sensible; (person, easily hurt) setting n contexto; in the setting of re-
susceptible; (subject, delicate) delica- nal insufficiency..en el contexto de
do; a test sensitive for..una prueba insuficiencia renal
sensible para...sensitive to her needs.. sevelamer n sevelmero
sensible a sus necesidades...He's so sever vt cortar completamente (p. ej., una
sensitive..Es tan susceptible...a sensi- arteria)
tive subject..un tema delicado severe adj severo
sensitivity n (pl -ties) sensibilidad f severity n severidad f, gravedad f, (pain)
sensitize vt sensibilizar; to become sen- intensidad f
sitized sensibilizarse sew vt (pp sewn) (fam, to suture) suturar,
sensory adj sensitivo, sensorial coser (fam)
sentinel adj (node, event, etc.) centinela sewage n aguas negras, (wastewater)
separate adj separado; vt separar aguas residuales
separation n separacin f; (couple) sepa- sex n sexo, relaciones fpl sexuales; oral
racin, ruptura sexo oral; safe sexo seguro, sexo
sepsis n sepsis f sin riesgo de infeccin; to have
septa pl de septum tener relaciones (sexuales), tener sexo
septic adj sptico sexology n sexologa
septicemia n septicemia sexual adj sexual
septoplasty n (pl -ties) septoplastia sexuality n sexualidad f
septum n (pl -ta) tabique m; deviated shaft n (hair, penis) tallo
tabique desviado; interatrial tabi- shake vt (pret shook; pp shaken) agitar,
que interauricular; interventricular sacudir; Shake well before using..
tabique interventricular; nasal tabi- Agte(se) bien antes de usar...You
que nasal shouldn't shake your child..No debe
sera pl de serum sacudir a su nio...Shake your head to
serial adj seriado say no..Mueva la cabeza de lado a lado
series n (pl series) serie f para decir no; vi (to tremble) temblar
serine n serina shakes, the (fam) temblores mpl
serious adj (illness, condition) grave, se- shaky adj (fam) tembloroso
rio; (person) serio shaman n chamn -mana mf, brujo -ja mf
seroconversion n seroconversin f shame n vergenza
serologic, serological adj serolgico shampoo n (pl -poos) champ m; vt, vi
serology n (pl -gies) serologa (pret & pp -pooed) lavarse (el pelo)
seronegative adj seronegativo shape n forma; (condition) condicin f,
seropositive adj seropositivo estado; in en forma; to keep in
serotonin n serotonina mantenerse en forma
serotype n serotipo shaping n (psych) moldeamiento
sertaconazole n sertaconazol m share n parte f; of cost (US) parte del
sertraline n sertralina costo (que tiene que pagar el pa-
serum adj srico; sodium sodio sri- ciente); vt compartir; shared decision
co; n (pl sera) suero making..toma de decisiones comparti-
service n (frec. pl) servicio (frec. pl); da; to needles compartir agujas
emergency services servicios de emer- shark n tiburn m
gencia; medical services servicios sharp adj (pain) agudo; (object) punzan-
mdicos; social services servicios so- te; Sharp or dull? (neuro exam)..
ciales Agudo o sordo?..Pincha o no?;
serving n porcin f, racin f; amount object objeto punzante; n (fam) objeto
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punzante; sharps container contene- corto; (time) breve, corto; short-acting

dor m de objetos punzantes de accin corta; to be of breath V.
shave vt, vi afeitar(se) breath.
shaver n (tambin electric ) V. elec- shortness V. breath.
tric razor bajo razor. short-term adj a or de corto plazo
shaving cream n crema or espuma de shot n (fam) inyeccin f
afeitar shot pret & pp de shoot
sheath n vaina; nerve vaina nerviosa shoulder n hombro; frozen hombro
or del nervio congelado; blade (fam) omplato or
shed vt (pret & pp shed; ger shedding) omoplato, escpula
(viruses, parasites, etc.) excretar, se- show vt mostrar, ensear; Show me your
cretar, liberar, esparcir feet..Mustreme sus pies.
sheepskin n piel f de cordero or oveja shower n ducha; to take a ducharse,
sheet n (bed) sbana darse or tomar una ducha
shellfish n (pl -fish o -fishes) marisco shrank pret de shrink
shell shock n (ant) trastorno de estrs shrapnel n metralla
postraumtico (TEPT), neurosis f de shrimp n camarn m
guerra (ant) shrink n (fam) psiquiatra mf; vt, vi (pret
shelter n refugio, albergue m, centro de shrank; pp shrunk) (tumor, etc.) enco-
acogida (Esp); battered women's ger(se), achicar(se)
refugio or albergue para mujeres mal- shrug vt (pret & pp shrugged; ger
tratadas; homeless refugio or alber- shrugging) to one's shoulders
gue para personas sin hogar; women's (part of neuro exam) elevar los hom-
refugio or albergue para mujeres bros
shigellosis n shigelosis f shrunk pp de shrink
shin n espinilla; splints sndrome m shunt n (physio) cortocircuito; (surg)
de estrs de la tibia medial, dolor m de derivacin f; arteriovenous corto-
espinilla debido a ejercicio excesivo circuito arteriovenoso; portacaval
shinbone n tibia (form), espinilla, canilla derivacin portocava; transjugular
shingles n herpes zster, culebrilla (fam), intrahepatic portosystemic (TIPS)
zona m (fam) derivacin portosistmica percutnea
shirt n camisa intraheptica, derivacin intraheptica
shiver n escalofro; vi tiritar, temblar (de portosistmica transyugular; ventricu-
fro o miedo) loperitoneal derivacin ventriculo-
shock n choque m, shock m (Ang); ana- peritoneal
phylactic choque or shock anafilc- shut-in n persona que no puede salir del
tico; cardiogenic choque or shock hogar (por enfermedad o discapaci-
cardiognico; electric descarga dad)
elctrica, choque or shock elctrico; shy adj tmido
hypovolemic choque or shock hi- shyness n timidez f, retraimiento
povolmico; neurogenic choque or sialoadenitis n sialoadenitis f
shock neurognico; septic choque sibling n hermano -na mf; npl hermanos
or shock sptico sibutramine n sibutramina
shoe n zapato; orthopedic shoes zapa- sick adj enfermo; person enfermo
tos ortopdicos -ma mf; to get enfermarse
shook pret de shake sickbed n lecho (de enfermo)
shoot vt (pret & pp shot) (a gun) dispa- sickly adj (comp -lier; super -liest) en-
rar; to be shot..recibir un disparo or fermizo
balazo; He was shot in the leg..Reci- sickness n enfermedad f, mal m; altitude
bi un disparo (balazo) en la pierna; to mal de altura, mal de montaa, so-
up (fam) inyectarse (drogas) roche m (SA); decompression en-
shooting adj (pain) punzante fermedad por descompresin; morning
short adj (stature) bajo; (dimension) nuseas matutinas (form), nuseas
sid 126 ski
or vmitos del embarazo; motion single adj (unmarried) soltero

mareo (producido por el movimiento); sinoatrial adj sinoauricular
radiation enfermedad por radia- sinus n (paranasal) seno; (pilonidal); se-
cin; serum enfermedad del suero; no or sinus m; ethmoid seno etmoi-
sleeping enfermedad del sueo dal; frontal seno frontal; maxillary
side n lado, (anat) costado; on your fa- seno maxilar; paranasal seno
ther's side..por el lado de su padre; to paranasal; pilonidal seno or sinus
sleep on one's dormir de lado or pilonidal; sphenoid seno esfenoi-
costado dal; tract tracto sinusal
siderail n (of a bed) barandilla, baranda sinusitis n sinusitis f
SIDS abbr sudden infant death syn- sip n sorbo; sip of water..sorbo de agua;
drome. V. syndrome. vt (pret & pp sipped; ger sipping) sor-
sieve n (for urine) colador m ber
sievert n (rad) sievert m sirolimus n sirolimus m, sirolims m
sigh n suspiro; vi suspirar (INN)
sight n vista sister n hermana
sighted adj que puede ver sister-in-law n (pl sisters-in-law) cua-
sigmoid adj sigmoide or sigmoideo da
sigmoidoscope n sigmoidoscopio sit vi (pret & pp sat; ger sitting) sentar-
sigmoidoscopy n (pl -pies) sigmoidosco- se; (to remain seated) quedarse senta-
pia; flexible sigmoidoscopia flexi- do; You shouldn't sit for long peri-
ble ods of time..No debe quedarse sentado
sign n (of an illness) signo; language por perodos prolongados; to down
lenguaje m or lengua de seas or sig- sentarse; to up (from a supine posi-
nos; vital signs constantes fpl or sig- tion) sentarse, incorporarse (de una po-
nos vitales; warning seal f de ad- sicin supina)
vertencia or alerta; vt, vi (one's name) sitagliptin n sitagliptina
firmar; (deaf language) comunicarse site n sitio; surgical sitio quirrgico
mediante el lenguaje de seas (lengua sit-up n ejercicio abdominal, abdominal
de seas, etc.) m (fam)
signature n firma size n tamao
significance n significado skeletal adj esqueltico
significant adj significativo; other skeleton n esqueleto
(ant) pareja, compaero -ra mf or pare- skiing n esqu m, (el) esquiar
ja sentimental skill n habilidad f, destreza; communica-
sildenafil n sildenafil m, sildenafilo tion skills habilidades comunicativas
(INN) or de comunicacin; coping skills
silica n slice m habilidades de afrontamiento; social
silicone n silicona skills habilidades sociales
silicosis n silicosis f skin adj drmico; n piel f; (of the face)
silk n seda cutis m, tez f; (of fruit) piel; vt (pret &
silodosin n silodosina pp skinned; ger skinning) (to scrape)
silver n plata; nitrate nitrato de plata; raspar; How did you skin your knee?
sulfadiazine sulfadiazina de plata ..Cmo se rasp la rodilla?
silymarin n silimarina skin popping n (fam) inyeccin subcu-
simeprevir n simeprevir m tnea (form), inyeccin bajo la piel (de
simethicone, simeticone (INN) n simeti- drogas)
cona skin tag n (derm) acrocordn m (form),
simvastatin n simvastatina pequeo tumor benigno de la piel que
since adv desde; since you were injured tiende a ocurrir en el cuello y en las
..desde que se lesion; prep desde; axilas
since your last visit..desde su ltima skip vt (pret & pp skipped; ger skip-
visita ping) saltarse; to a beat saltarse un
ski 127 sne
latido; My heart skipped a beat..Mi slouch vi sentarse o pararse con mala

corazn se salt un latido; to a meal postura
saltarse una comida; Don't skip slough vi (tambin to off) despren-
breakfast..No se salte el desayuno. derse, caerse
skirt n falda slow adj lento
skull n crneo slur vt (pret & pp slurred; ger slurring)
skullcap n (bot) escutelaria to one's words o speech arrastrar
skunk n zorrillo, mofeta (esp. Esp) las palabras, tener dificultad para arti-
slam vt (pret & pp slammed; ger slam- cular palabras
ming) (fam, drugs) inyectarse (drogas) small adj pequeo, chico; to get smaller
slash vt cortar; to slash one's wrists.. (tumor, etc.) encogerse, achicarse; n
cortarse las venas of the back parte baja de la espalda
SLE abbr systemic lupus erythemato- smallpox n viruela
sus. V. lupus. smart adj inteligente, listo; vi doler, ar-
sleep n sueo; (eye secretions) legaa, la- der
gaa (Amer); apnea apnea del sue- smarting n dolor m, ardor m, quemazn
o; to go to dormirse, quedarse dor- f, escozor m
mido; Do you have trouble going to smear n (micro) frotis m; blood frotis
sleep?..Tiene dificultad para dormirse de sangre; Papanicolaou (form),
(quedarse dormido)?...Does your arm Pap citologa cervical or exfoliativa
go to sleep?..Se le duerme el brazo?; (form), citologa (fam), prueba de Pa-
to go without ir sin dormir, trasno- panicolaou, prueba que se hace durante
char, desvelarse; to put to (to anes- el examen plvico con el fin de detec-
thetize) anestesiar (form), dormir; We tar cncer cervical
will put you to sleep for the opera- smegma n esmegma m
tion..Lo vamos a anestesiar (dormir) smell n olor m; vt oler; Can you smell
para la operacin; vi (pret & pp slept) this?..Puede oler esto?; vi oler; to
dormir bad oler mal; to like oler a
sleeper (fam) V. sleeping pill. smile n sonrisa; vi sonrer(se)
sleepiness n somnolencia smog n esmog m, niebla txica
sleeping pill n somnfero (form), pastilla smoke n humo; secondhand tobacco
para dormir humo ambiental del tabaco, humo de
sleepwalk vi caminar dormido tabaco de segunda mano; vt, vi fumar
sleepwalking n sonambulismo (form), smoke detector n detector m de humo
(el) caminar dormido smoker n fumador -ra mf
sleepy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) que smoking n tabaquismo, (el) fumar; pas-
tiene sueo, somnoliento (form); to be sive tabaquismo pasivo; No smok-
tener sueo; to make dar sueo; ing..Prohibido fumar
This medicine may make you sleepy.. smooth adj (surface) liso; (skin, etc.)
Este medicamento le puede dar sueo. suave, terso, liso; (hair) liso, suave; to
sleeve n manga; long-sleeve shirt..cami- make (something) alisar (algo); vt
sa de manga larga (dent, etc.) alisar
slept pret & pp de sleep smother vt, vi asfixiar(se) (form), aho-
sliding adj (hernia) deslizante; scale gar(se)
(payment, insulin) escala mvil (hono- snack n bocadillo, refrigerio, botana
rarios, insulina) (Mex), algo que se come entre comi-
slight adj leve, ligero das; vi comer entre comidas, comer
sling n cabestrillo bocadillos
slip n resbaln m; Freudian lapsus snail n caracol m
freudiano; vi (pret & pp slipped; ger snake n serpiente f
slipping) resbalar(se) sneeze n estornudo; vi estornudar; You
slippery elm n (bot) olmo americano should sneeze into your elbow..Debe
sliver n astilla estornudar en el codo.
sni 128 soy
sniff vt (glue, etc.) inhalar, esnifar (Ang) sole n (of the foot) planta; (of a shoe)
(pegamento, etc.); vi aspirar por la suela
nariz soleus n sleo
sniffle n acto de sorber(se) los mocos; to solid adj & n slido
have the sniffles (fam) tener mucosi- solifenacin n solifenacina
dad, tener secrecin nasal (form), tener soluble adj soluble
flujo nasal, tener escurrimiento nasal solution n solucin f; buffer solucin
(esp. Mex); vi sorber(se) los mocos tampn, solucin amortiguadora; elec-
snore vi roncar trolyte suero fisiolgico, solucin
snoring n ronquido (frec. pl), (el) roncar electroltica; normal saline solu-
snort vt (cocaine, etc.) inhalar, esnifar cin salina normal, suero (fam); oral
(Ang), aspirar (cocana, etc.) rehydration solucin or suero de
snot n (vulg) mucosidad f (form), mocos rehidratacin oral
snuff n (tobacco) rap m, tabaco para in- solvent n solvente m, disolvente m (Esp)
halar somatic adj somtico
soak n remojar, sumergir en agua (por un somatization n somatizacin f
perodo prolongado) somatotropin n somatotropina
soap n jabn m somatropin n somatropina
sober adj sobrio; vi to up (from an somnolence n somnolencia
intoxication) recuperar la sobriedad; somnolent adj somnoliento, que tiene
(lifestyle change) dejar el alcohol, sueo
dejar de tomar; vt to sober (one) up son n hijo
bajar(le) la borrachera son-in-law n (pl sons-in-law) yerno
sobriety n sobriedad f sonogram n sonograma m, sonografa
soccer n ftbol or futbol m (estudio)
social adj social sonography V. ultrasonography.
socioeconomic adj socioeconmico soon adv pronto
sock n calcetn m soothe vt aliviar, calmar
socket n (dent) alvolo or alveolo; (or- sorbitol n sorbitol m
tho) cavidad f de un hueso en que sore adj dolorido, adolorido (Amer);
encaja otro; eye cuenca ocular or throat dolor m de garganta; n llaga,
del ojo; hip acetbulo herida, lcera; pressure lcera de
sodium n sodio; benzoate benzoato decbito (form), lcera por presin,
sdico or de sodio; bicarbonate bi- llaga debida a permanecer mucho tiem-
carbonato sdico or de sodio; chlo- po sentado o encamado sin cambiar de
ride cloruro sdico or de sodio; posicin
fluoride fluoruro sdico or de sodio; sorry adj to be sentir, lamentar; I'm
hydroxide hidrxido sdico or de sorry you had to wait so long..La-
sodio; lauryl sulfate lauril sulfato mento (Siento) que haya tenido que
de sodio; stibogluconate estiboglu- esperar tanto tiempo...I'm sorry..Lo
conato de sodio siento.
sodomize vt sodomizar sotalol n sotalol m
sodomy n sodoma soul n alma
sofosbuvir n sofosbuvir m sound n sonido, ruido; bowel sounds
soft adj (not hard) blando, (not rough) ruidos or sonidos intestinales; heart
suave; water agua blanda sounds ruidos or sonidos cardacos
soft drink n refresco soup n sopa, (broth-based, without
soften vt (make less hard) ablandar, cream) caldo
(make smoother) suavizar sour adj agrio
softening adj (lotion, etc.) suavizante source n fuente f, origen m; of infec-
soil vt ensuciar; to oneself ensuciarse tion fuente de infeccin; of protein
solar adj solar fuente de protenas
soldier n soldado mf soy n soja or soya
spa 129 spl
spa n spa m, balneario; medical , med esperma m&f

(fam) spa mdico spermatocele n espermatocele m
space n espacio; web espacio entre spermatozoon (pl -zoa) n espermatozoi-
los dedos de m
spaced out adj (fam) ido, distrado, dro- spermicidal adj espermicida
gado spermicide n espermicida m
spacer n (for metered-dose inhaler) c- SPF abbr sun protection factor. V. fac-
mara espaciadora tor.
spacey adj (fam) distrado, olvidadizo sphenoid adj esfenoidal
span n (distance) envergadura; (time) pe- spherocytosis n esferocitosis f; heredita-
rodo or periodo; arm envergadura ry esferocitosis hereditaria
de brazos; attention perodo de sphincter n esfnter m
atencin sphincterotomy n (pl -mies) esfinteroto-
spare vt conservar, preservar; limb-spar- ma
ing conservador del miembro; nerve- spice n especia, condimento
sparing conservador de nervios; valve- spicy adj (comp -ier; super -iest) con-
sparing conservador de la vlvula dimentado, (hot) picante
spasm n espasmo spider n araa; (derm, fam) araa vascu-
spasmodic adj espasmdico lar; brown recluse araa reclusa,
spastic adj espstico araa violinista (esp. Mex)
spasticity n espasticidad f spider angioma n araa vascular
spat pret & pp de spit spin vi (pret & pp spun; ger spinning)
spatial adj espacial dar vueltas, girar; Do you feel as
speak vt, vi (pret spoke; pp spoken) ha- though everything is spinning?..
blar Siente que todo le da vueltas?
spearmint n (bot) hierbabuena, menta spina bifida n espina bfida
verde spinach n espinaca (frec. pl)
specialist n especialista mf; heart (liver, spinal adj espinal, raqudeo
etc.) especialista del corazn (hga- spine n columna (vertebral); (thorn) espi-
do, etc.); infectious disease infect- na; cervical columna cervical; lum-
logo -ga mf, especialista mf en enfer- bar columna lumbar; lumbosacral
medades infecciosas; in allergies columna lumbosacra; thoracic
(immunology, etc.) especialista en columna dorsal or torcica
alergias (inmunologa, etc.) spinosad n spinosad m
specialty n (pl -ties) especialidad f spirits n (morale) nimo, humor m
species n (pl -cies) especie f spiritual adj espiritual
specific adj especfico; a test specific spirochete n espiroqueta
for..una prueba especfica para spirometer n espirmetro; incentive
specimen n espcimen m, muestra espirmetro incentivado
spectinomycin n espectinomicina spirometry n espirometra; incentive
spectrum n (pl -tra) espectro espirometra incentivada
speculum n (pl -la o -lums) espculo spironolactone n espironolactona
speech n habla; esophageal habla spit n saliva; vt, vi (pret & pp spat; ger
esofgica; development desarrollo spitting) escupir; to (something)
del habla; pressured habla apresu- out escupir (algo); to up (ped, fam)
rada, presin f del habla regurgitar, devolverse(le) (a uno) la
speed n (fam) metanfetamina comida (fam)
spell n episodio, ataque m, acceso spleen n bazo; accessory bazo acce-
spell vt deletrear; Can you spell the sorio
word world backwards?..Puede splenectomy n (pl -mies) esplenectoma
deletrear la palabra mundo al revs? splenic adj esplnico
sperm n (individual spermatozoon) es- splint n (basic) tablilla, (manufactured,
permatozoide m; (semen) semen m, with straps, etc.) frula; cock-up
spl 130 sta
frula cock-up; inflatable air frula fermedades; vi propagarse; (from per-

inflable, frula hinchable (esp. Esp); son to person) transmitirse; (within the
neutral wrist frula de mueca en body) propagarse, extenderse, disemi-
posicin neutra; spica espica de ye- narse
so; vt entablillar, colocar una tablilla en spring n primavera
splinter n astilla sprue n esprue m; nontropical o celiac
split adj partido, agrietado; n grieta, hen- enfermedad celaca or celiaca,
didura; vt, vi (pret & pp split; ger celiaqua, esprue celaco; tropical
splitting) partir(se), agrietar(se) esprue tropical
splitting n (psych) divisin f spun pret & pp de spin
spoil vt (a child) consentir, mimar; vi spur n (ortho) espoln m; bone espo-
(food, etc.) echarse a perder ln seo; calcaneal (form), heel
spoke pret de speak espoln calcneo (form), espoln en el
spoken pp de speak taln
spokesperson n representante mf, vocero spurt V. growth.
-ra mf; We would like one family sputum n esputo, flema
member to serve as spokesperson.. squamous adj escamoso
Quisiramos que un solo familiar haga square adj cuadrado; meter metro
de representante (vocero). cuadrado
spondylolysis n espondilolisis f squat n (exercise) sentadilla; vi (pret &
spondylolysthesis n espondilolistesis f pp squatted; ger squatting) ponerse
spondylosis n espondilosis f en cuclillas
sponge n esponja squeeze vt apretar; Squeeze my fingers
sponsor n (AA, etc.) patrocinador -ra mf as hard as you can..Apriete mis dedos
spontaneous adj espontneo lo ms fuerte que pueda.
spoonful n (tablespoonful) cucharada squint vt, vi entrecerrar, entornar (los
sopera or grande, cucharada, 15 ml; ojos)
(teaspoonful) cucharadita, 5 ml squirt n inhalacin f, disparo; one squirt
sporadic adj espordico in each nostril..una inhalacin (un
spore n espora disparo) en cada fosa nasal
sporotrichosis n esporotricosis f stab vt acuchillar, apualar
sport n deporte m; contact deporte de stabbing adj (pain) punzante
contacto; to play sports practicar or stability n estabilidad f
realizar deporte(s) stabilization n estabilizacin f
spot n mancha stabilize vt, vi estabilizar(se)
spotting n (gyn) manchado, sangrado stabilizer n estabilizador m; mood
uterino leve (que deja manchas en la estabilizador del nimo
ropa interior) stable adj estable
spouse n esposo -sa mf staff n personal m; hospital personal
sprain n esguince m (form), torcedura; vt del hospital
torcerse; Did you sprain your ankle? stage n (disease, etc.) estadio, etapa;
..Se torci el tobillo? (cancer) estadio; (sleep) etapa; (puber-
spray n aerosol m, spray m, espray m ty) estadio
(RAE), atomizador m; (of an inhaler) stagger vi tambalear(se)
inhalacin f, disparo; hair laca (pa- staging n (tumor) estadificacin f
ra el peinado, en aerosol); nasal stain n mancha; (micro) tincin f, colo-
aerosol or spray nasal; pepper aero- racin f; Gram tincin or colora-
sol or spray de pimienta, gas pimienta cin de Gram; port-wine heman-
spread n propagacin f; (from person to gioma plano (form), mancha en vino de
person) transmisin f; (within the Oporto; vt manchar; Smoking stains
body) propagacin, extensin f, dise- your teeth..Fumar mancha los dientes.
minacin f; vt (pret & pp spread) pro- stamina n resistencia
pagar; to spread disease..propagar en- stammer vi tartamudear
sta 131 ste
stand (pret & pp stood) vt (to endure) estado mental; asthmaticus estado
aguantar, tolerar; vi (to be standing) asmtico; epilepticus estado epilp-
estar de pie, estar parado; (to stand up) tico
levantarse, pararse, ponerse de pie; stavudine n estavudina
Avoid standing for long periods of stay n estancia, estada; hospital es-
time..Evite estar de pie por perodos tancia or estada hospitalaria or en el
largos...Now stand (up).. Ahora levn- hospital; vi to in bed guardar cama
tese. STD abbr sexually transmitted disease.
standard adj & n estndar m, norma; V. disease.
gold estndar de oro (Ang), prueba steak n bistec m
diagnstica definitiva; of care steam n vapor m; vt (to cook by steam-
estndar or norma de atencin or cui- ing) cocer al vapor
dado steatohepatitis n esteatohepatitis f; non-
standing adj de pie, parado; order or- alcoholic esteatohepatitis no alco-
den f permanente hlica
stapedectomy n (pl -mies) estapedecto- steel n acero; stainless acero inoxida-
ma ble
Staphylococcus aureus, staph (fam), stenosis n (pl -ses) estenosis f; aortic
Staphylococcus aureus, estafilococo; (mitral, etc.) estenosis artica (mi-
methicillin-resistant (MRSA) tral, etc.); hypertrophic pyloric es-
Staphylococcus aureus resistente a (la) tenosis hipertrfica de ploro
meticilina (SARM) stenotic adj estentico
staple n (surg) grapa stent n stent m; malla cilndrica para
starch n almidn m mantener abierto un conducto, una
stare vi fijar la vista; Stare at that point arteria o una vena; bare-metal stent
on the wall..Fije la vista en ese punto de metal desnudo; drug-eluting
en la pared. stent liberador de frmaco(s)
starvation n inanicin f (form), hambre step n paso; the next el prximo paso;
f; to die of starvation..morir de ham- the best next el mejor paso a se-
bre guir; to take a dar un paso; twelve-
starve vi pasar hambre; morir de hambre; step program programa m de doce pa-
vt privar de comida sos; vi (pret & pp stepped; ger step-
stasis n estasis f, estancamiento; venous ping) dar un paso
estasis venosa, insuficiencia venosa; stepbrother n hermanastro
[Note: estasis is often treated as mas- stepchild n (pl -children) hijastro -tra mf
culine, but the feminine form is con- stepdaughter n hijastra
sistent with its etymological roots and stepfather n padrastro
is the only form accepted by the RAE.] stepmother n madrastra
state n estado, condicin f; hypercoag- stepsister n hermanastra
ulable estado de hipercoagulabili- stepson n hijastro
dad; state-of-the-art de ltima genera- stereotactic adj estereotxico
cin, (technology) (de) punta; steady sterile adj estril, asptico; (persona) in-
estado estacionario frtil, estril
statin n estatina sterility n esterilidad f
station n estacin f, control m, central f; sterilization n esterilizacin f
nursing control de enfermera (esp. sterilize vt esterilizar
Esp), estacin de enfermera, central f sterna pl de sternum
de enfermera (Mex) sternal adj esternal
statistic n estadstica (cifra); npl esta- sternum n (pl -na) esternn m
dstica (campo de las matemticas) steroid adj esteroideo; n esteroide m;
status n estado; axillary lymph node anabolic esteroide anabolizante or
estado de los ganglios linfticos axila- anablico
res; marital estado civil; mental stethoscope n estetoscopio, fonendosco-
ste 132 str
pio compresivas (esp. Esp)

stevia n (bot) estevia stocky adj robusto, fornido
stick n (prick) pinchazo, piquete m; You stoic adj (referring to patients) con alta
are going to feel a stick..Va a sentir tolerancia al dolor, que no se queja mu-
un pinchazo (piquete); vt (pret & pp cho
stuck) pinchar; to oneself pinchar- stoma n estoma m, abertura artificial
se; to out one's tongue (tambin to entre un rgano y el exterior del cuerpo
stick one's out) sacar la lengua; stomach adj estomacal; n estmago;
Stick out your tongue..Saque la len- (fam, abdomen) abdomen m, barriga,
gua; vi to out sobresalir, proyectar estmago (fam); on an empty en
hacia adelante ayunas; to be sick to one's (fam)
sticker n (bot) espina tener nusea(s)
sticky adj (comp -ier; super -iest) pega- stomachache n dolor m de estmago
joso stomatitis n estomatitis f
sties pl de sty stone n clculo (form), piedra; kidney
stiff adj rgido, tieso; Do your hands clculo renal, piedra del or en el rin
feel stiff?..Siente las manos rgidas stood pret & pp de stand
(tiesas)? stool n heces fpl (form), pop (fam), caca
stiffness n rigidez f; morning rigidez (esp. ped, fam or vulg), deposicin f
matutina (form), rigidez en la maana (Esp, SA), evacuacin f, excremento;
stillbirth n mortinato, parto de un feto loose stools heces pastosas or lquidas;
muerto despus de 28 semanas de em- softener ablandador m de heces,
barazo ablandador fecal
stillborn adj mortinato (form), nacido stool n banco, taburete m; shower si-
muerto lla or asiento de ducha
stimulant adj & n estimulante m stoop vi (tambin to over) agacharse,
stimulate vt estimular doblarse
stimulating adj estimulante stooped adj encorvado; to become
stimulation n estimulacin f; digital encorvarse
estimulacin digital; transcutaneous stop vt (pret & pp stopped; ger stop-
electrical nerve (TENS) estimula- ping) (a habit, etc.) dejar de; (a medi-
cin nerviosa elctrica transcutnea cation, etc.) suspender; vi to up ta-
(ENET) parse; My nose stops up..Se me tapa
stimulus n (pl -li) estmulo la nariz.
sting n (pain) dolor m, dolor agudo y restore n reserva; the body's store of iron
pentino; (of an insect) picadura; bee ..la reserva de hierro del organismo; vt
picadura de abeja; vt (pret & pp stung) almacenar
picar; vi doler; The numbing medica- strabismus n estrabismo
tion will sting a little bit..El anestsi- straight adj recto, derecho
co le va a doler un poco. straighten vt, vi enderezar(se); Straight-
stinger n aguijn m en your leg..Enderece la pierna.
stinging n dolor m, ardor m, picor m strain n (stress) estrs m, presin f; (of
(esp. Esp) bacteria, etc.) cepa; (muscle, tendon)
stinging nettle n (bot) ortiga distensin f (muscular), tirn m (mus-
stingray n raya (pez) cular), desgarro parcial de un msculo
stirrup n (anat, gyn, etc.) estribo o tendn debido a uso excesivo o in-
stitch n punto (de sutura); (pain in side) correcto; vt (a muscle or tendon) sufrir
dolor m de costado; vt (tambin to una distensin (muscular), sufrir un ti-
up) (fam) suturar, coser (fam) rn (muscular), lastimar por uso exce-
St. John's wort n (bot) hiprico, hierba sivo o incorrecto (un msculo o un
de San Juan tendn); (one's eyes, one's voice) for-
stocking n media; compression stock- zar (la vista, la voz); (urine for stones)
ings medias de compresin, medias colar (la orina para piedras); vi es-
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forzarse, hacer un gran esfuerzo; (at (embolic) embolia cerebral; (hemor-

stool) pujar (para defecar) rhagic) derrame or hemorragia cere-
straitjacket n camisa de fuerza bral; (ischemic) accidente cerebrovas-
strangle vt, vi estrangular(se) cular isqumico, infarto cerebral
strangulated adj estrangulado strong adj fuerte
strangulation n estrangulacin f strongyloidiasis n estrongiloidiasis f
strap n correa, tira struck pret & pp de strike
strawberry n (pl -ries) fresa structural adj estructural
streak n raya, lnea, (stria) estra structured adj estructurado; a more
stream n chorro; urinary chorro mic- structured environment..un ambiente
cional (form), chorro de la orina ms estructurado
strength n fuerza; the strength in your strung out adj (fam, on drugs) adicto;
hand..la fuerza de su mano...to recov- strung out on heroin..adicto a la he-
er your strength..recuperar su(s) fuer- rona
za(s); double-strength de doble fuer- strychnine n estricnina
za, de doble dosis; extra-strength de stub vt (pret & pp stubbed; ger stub-
fuerza extra; physical fuerza fsica bing) to one's foot (against) trope-
strengthen vt (muscles, bones, etc.) forzar (con)
talecer, reforzar stuck pret & pp de stick
strenuous adj extenuante, intenso, vigo- student n estudiante mf; medical es-
roso; activity actividades fpl exte- tudiante mf de medicina
nuantes study n (pl -dies) estudio; double-blind
strep n (fam) estreptococo; throat fa- estudio doble ciego; electrophysi-
ringitis producida por el estreptococo ology (EPS) estudio electrofisiol-
streptokinase n estreptoquinasa gico (EEF); sleep estudio del sueo
streptomycin n estreptomicina stuffed up, stuffy adj (fam) (person) con
stress n estrs m; Are you under a lot of congestin nasal (form), con la nariz
stress?..Est bajo mucho estrs?; job tapada (fam); (nose) tapada; I'm stuf-
estrs laboral or en el trabajo; vt to fed up..My nose is stuffed up..Tengo
(someone) out, to put on la nariz tapada
(someone) estresar; vi to out estre- stumble vi tropezar, dar un traspi
sarse stump n (anat) mun m
stressed adj estresado stun vt (pret & pp stunned; ger stun-
stressful adj estresante ning) aturdir, dejar brevemente incapa-
stressor n estresor m citado; to become stunned aturdirse,
stretch vt, vi estirar(se) quedar brevemente incapacitado
stretcher n (litter) camilla stung pret & pp de sting
stretching n estiramiento stun gun n pistola or arma paralizante,
stretch mark n (fam) estra paralizador m
stria n (pl -ae) estra stunt vt (growth, development) impedir
strict adj estricto (el crecimiento, el desarrollo)
stricture n estenosis f, estrechez f; stupor n estupor m
esophageal estenosis esofgica stutter vi tartamudear
strike vt (pret & pp struck) pegar, gol- sty, stye n (pl styes) orzuelo, perrilla
pear (Mex, fam)
strip n tira; test tira reactiva (para subacromial adj subacromial
sangre) subacute adj subagudo
stripping V. vein stripping. subarachnoid adj subaracnoideo
stroke n (blow) golpe m; (cerebrovascu- subclavian adj subclavio
lar event) (all types) ictus (apopljico) subclinical adj subclnico
(form), apopleja (form), accidente m subconjunctival adj subconjuntival
cerebrovascular (form), ataque m (cere- subconscious adj subconsciente; n sub-
bral), embolia (fam), derrame m (fam); consciencia or subconciencia
sub 134 sun
subcutaneous adj subcutneo persona que padece asma

subdural adj subdural suffering n sufrimiento; to prevent suf-
sublethal adj subletal fering..evitar or prevenir el sufrimien-
sublimation n (psych) sublimacin f to
sublingual adj sublingual sufficient adj suficiente
subluxation n subluxacin f suffocate vt, vi asfixiar(se) (form), aho-
submandibular adj submandibular gar(se)
submental adj submentoniano suffocation n asfixia
subnormal adj debajo de lo normal; sugar n azcar m&f
[Note: The Spanish term subnormal is sugarless adj sin azcar
similar in meaning and usage to the suggestibility n sugestionabilidad f
English term retarded and is best suggestion n sugerencia, (psych) suges-
avoided in medical conversations.] tin f; power of poder m de la su-
subspecialist n subespecialista mf gestin
subspecialty n (pl -ties) subespecialidad suicidal adj suicida, con tendencias sui-
f cidas, que piensa en suicidarse
substance n sustancia suicide n suicidio; assisted suicidio
substitute n sustituto, (person) sustituto asistido; physician-assisted suici-
-ta mf; salt sustituto de (la) sal; vt dio asistido por un mdico; attempt
sustituir; You can substitute tortillas intento suicida or de suicidio; ges-
for bread..Puede sustituir el pan por ture gesto suicida; to commit suici-
las tortillas; [Note: The order of the darse
two objects tortillas and bread is suitable adj adecuado, apropiado, id-
reversed when translating to Spanish. neo; a suitable donor..un donante ade-
It may be helpful to think of sustituir as cuado
a synonym for the English verb to re- suite n sala; endoscopy sala de endo-
place. The sentence above would then scopia
read: You can replace bread with sulfacetamide n sulfacetamida
tortillas..Puede sustituir el pan por las sulfadiazine n sulfadiazina
tortillas.] sulfa drugs n sulfas; [Note: The Spanish
substitution n (psych, etc.) sustitucin f term sulfas is rarely used in the singu-
subtotal adj subtotal lar.]
subtract vt, vi (arith) restar; Subtract 7 sulfafurazole n sulfisoxazol m, sulfafu-
from 100..Reste 7 a 100. razol m (INN)
subungual adj subungueal sulfamethoxazole n sulfametoxazol m
suck vt, vi chupar, (at mother's breast) sulfasalazine n sulfasalazina
mamar; to one's thumb chuparse el sulfate n sulfato
dedo sulfisoxazole n sulfisoxazol m, sulfafura-
suckle vt amamantar, lactar, dar el pecho, zol m (INN)
dar de mamar; vi mamar sulfite n sulfito
sucralfate n sucralfato sulfonamide n sulfonamida
sucralose n sucralosa sulfonylurea n sulfonilurea
sucrose n sacarosa sulphur, sulfur n azufre m; dioxide
suction n succin f dixido de azufre
sudden adj sbito sumatriptan n sumatriptn m
suddenly adv de repente; Did it happen summer n verano
suddenly?..Ocurri de repente? sun n sol m; to get tomar el sol, aso-
sue vt, vi demandar learse
sufentanil n sufentanilo sunbath n bao de sol
suffer vi sufrir; to from padecer; She sunbathe vi tomar baos de sol, tomar un
suffers from arthritis..Ella padece ar- bao de sol
tritis. sunblock n protector m or filtro or blo-
sufferer n persona que padece; asthma queador m solar
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sunburn n quemadura solar; vi (tambin suppuration n supuracin f, secrecin f

to get sunburned) quemarse (con el de pus
sol); Do you sunburn easily?..Do you suppurative adj supurativo
get sunburned easily?..Se quema f- suramin n suramina
cilmente (con el sol)? sure adj seguro; to be to, to make
sundowning n sndrome vespertino to asegurarse de; Be sure to keep the
sunglasses npl anteojos or lentes oscu- wound clean..Asegrese de mantener
ros, gafas or lentes de sol limpia la herida.
sunlamp n lmpara solar surface n superficie f
sunlight n luz f solar or del sol surfactant n surfactante m
sunscreen n protector m or filtro solar surgeon n cirujano -na mf; general
sunstroke n insolacin f cirujano general; oral cirujano oral
suntan n bronceado; to get a bron- or bucal; orthopedic cirujano orto-
cearse pdico, cirujano de los huesos (fam);
superego n (pl -gos) (psych) supery, su- thoracic cirujano torcico; vascu-
perego lar cirujano vascular
superficial adj superficial surgery n ciruga; ambulatory ciru-
superior adj (anat) superior ga ambulatoria; bariatric ciruga
supernumerary adj supernumerario baritrica; breast augmentation
superstition n supersticin f mamoplastia de aumento, ciruga para
supination n supinacin f aumentar el tamao de las mamas;
supine adj supino, acostado boca arriba breast reduction mamoplastia de
supper n cena reduccin, ciruga para reducir el tama-
supple adj flexible, gil o de las mamas; cosmetic ciruga
supplement n suplemento, complemento; esttica or cosmtica; elective ciru-
dietary suplemento alimenticio or ga electiva or programada; gender re-
diettico assignment ciruga de reasignacin
supplemental, supplementary adj sup- de sexo or gnero; general ciruga
lementario; (insurance) complemen- general; laparoscopic ciruga lapa-
tario (seguros) roscpica; major ciruga mayor;
supply n (pl -plies) abastecimiento, sur- maxillofacial ciruga maxilofacial;
tido; medical supplies insumos or su- minor ciruga menor; open heart
ministros mdicos ciruga a corazn abierto; open
support n (physical) soporte m; (social) ciruga abierta; oral ciruga oral or
apoyo; advanced cardiac life bucal; orthopedic ciruga ortopdi-
(ACLS) soporte vital cardaco avan- ca; outpatient ciruga ambulatoria,
zado; arch plantilla; basic life ciruga sin ingreso; plastic ciruga
(BLS) soporte vital bsico; life so- plstica; radical ciruga radical; re-
porte vital, uso de tecnologa sofistica- constructive ciruga reconstructiva;
da para mantener vivo a un paciente robotic ciruga robtica; sexual re-
crtico; moral apoyo moral; assignment ciruga de reasignacin
nutritional soporte nutricional; de sexo; thoracic ciruga torcica
group grupo de apoyo; vt sostener, surgical adj quirrgico
soportar; (social sense) apoyar surname n apellido; maternal apelli-
supportive adj que apoya do materno; paternal apellido pa-
suppository n (pl -ries) supositorio; va- terno
ginal vulo, supositorio vaginal surrogate V. mother.
suppress vt suprimir surrounding adj (area, tissue, etc.)
suppressant n supresor m; appetite circundante
supresor del apetito surveillance n vigilancia
suppression n (psych, etc.) supresin f survival n supervivencia
suppressive adj (psych, etc.) supresor survive vt, vi sobrevivir
suppurate vi (form) supurar, salir(le) pus survivor n sobreviviente mf, supervi-
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viente mf; cancer sobreviviente or symmetry n simetra

superviviente del cncer sympathectomy n (pl -mies) simpatecto-
susceptibility n susceptibilidad f ma
susceptible adj susceptible sympathetic adj compasivo, comprensi-
suspend vt (treatment, etc.) suspender vo; (neuro) simptico
suspension n suspensin f sympathy n compasin f
suspicious adj sospechoso; a suspicious symphysis n (pl -ses) snfisis f
mass..una masa sospechosa symptom n sntoma m
sustain vt sostener symptomatic adj sintomtico
suture n sutura; absorbable sutura synapse n sinapsis f
absorbible, sutura reabsorbible (esp. synchronize vt sincronizar
Esp); vt suturar, coser (fam) syncope n sncope m
swab n hisopo or bastoncillo de algodn, syndrome n sndrome m; acquired im-
palillo con punta de algodn; vt frotar munodeficiency (AIDS) sndrome
con hisopo (para aplicar antisptico, de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA
tomar una muestra, etc.) or sida m); adult respiratory distress
swaddle vt envolver con ropa apretada (a (ARDS) sndrome de dificultad res-
un beb) piratoria del adulto (SDRA); antiphos-
swallow n trago; dry trago de saliva; pholipid sndrome antifosfolpido;
vt tragar, pasar; vi (dry swallow) tragar apical ballooning sndrome de dis-
or pasar saliva; Swallow, please..Tra- cinesia apical (transitoria); Asher-
gue (Pase) saliva, por favor. man's sndrome de Asherman; bac-
swam pret de swim terial overgrowth sobrecrecimien-
sweat n sudor m; night sweats sudora- to bacteriano intestinal; battered child
cin nocturna, sudores nocturnos; vi sndrome del nio maltratado; blind
(pret & pp sweat o sweated) sudar loop sndrome de(l) asa ciega; bro-
sweating n sudoracin f, transpiracin f ken heart sndrome del corazn ro-
sweaty adj sudoroso to; carcinoid sndrome carcinoide;
sweet adj dulce; to have a tooth carpal tunnel sndrome del tnel
(fam) ser goloso, gustar(le) (a uno) los carpiano; chronic fatigue sndrome
dulces; npl dulces mpl, caramelos de fatiga crnica; Churg-Strauss
sweetener n edulcorante m; artificial sndrome de Churg-Strauss; compart-
edulcorante artificial mental sndrome compartimental;
swell vi (pret swelled; pp swelled o complex regional pain sndrome
swollen) (tambin to up) hincharse; de dolor regional complejo; Cushing's
Do your feet swell (up)?..Se le hin- sndrome de Cushing; Down sn-
chan los pies? drome de Down; Ehlers-Danlos
swelling n hinchazn f sndrome de Ehlers-Danlos; empty
swim vi (pret swam; pp swum; ger nest sndrome del nido vaco; Fel-
swimming) nadar; to go swimming ir ty's sndrome de Felty; fetal alco-
a baarse, ir a nadar hol sndrome alcohlico fetal; Gil-
swimmer's ear n (fam) otitis externa, bert's sndrome de Gilbert; Gilles
odo de nadador (fam) de la Tourette sndrome de Gilles
swimmer's itch n (fam) dermatitis f por de la Tourette; Guillain-Barr sn-
cercarias drome de Guillain-Barr; hemolytic-
swimming n natacin f, (el) nadar uremic sndrome hemoltico-urmi-
swish vt enjuagar; and spit enjuagar co; hepatorenal sndrome hepato-
y escupir; and swallow enjuagar y rrenal; irritable bowel sndrome
tragar de(l) intestino irritable, sndrome de(l)
swollen (pp de swell) adj hinchado colon irritable; Klinefelter sndro-
swum pp de swim me de Klinefelter; Marfan sndro-
symbiosis n (psych, etc.) simbiosis f me de Marfn; metabolic sndrome
symmetrical adj simtrico metablico; Munchausen sndrome
syn 137 sys
de Munchausen; myelodysplastic koff sndrome de Wernicke-Korsa-

sndrome mielodisplsico; nephrotic koff; Wolff-Parkinson-White sn-
sndrome nefrtico; neuroleptic drome de Wolff-Parkinson-White
malignant sndrome neurolptico synergistic adj sinrgico
maligno; obesity-hypoventilation synergy n sinergia
sndrome de hipoventilacin por obesi- synovial adj sinovial
dad; Osler-Weber-Rendu sndro- synovitis n sinovitis f
me de Osler-Weber-Rendu; overactive synthesis n sntesis f
bladder sndrome de vejiga hiper- synthesize vt sintetizar
activa; overuse sndrome de sobre- synthetic adj sinttico
carga, lesin f por sobrecarga (esp. syphilis n sfilis f
Esp); Peutz-Jeghers sndrome de syphilitic adj sifiltico
Peutz-Jeghers; Pickwickian (ant) syringe n jeringa, jeringuilla (Carib,
sndrome de hipoventilacin por obe- Esp); bulb pera de goma
sidad, sndrome de Pickwick (ant); po- syringomyelia n siringomielia
lycystic ovary sndrome de ovario syrup n jarabe m; cough jarabe para
poliqustico; postcon-cussion sn- la tos; high-fructose corn jarabe de
drome postconmocional; post-polio maz de alta fructosa
sndrome post-polio; premenstrual system n sistema m; autonomic nervous
(PMS) sndrome premenstrual (SPM); sistema nervioso autnomo; cardio-
Reiter's (ant) artritis reactiva, sn- vascular sistema cardiovascular;
drome de Reiter (ant); restless legs central nervous (CNS) sistema
sndrome de piernas inquietas; Reye's nervioso central (SNC); digestive
sndrome de Reye; severe acute sistema digestivo; endocrine siste-
respiratory (SARS) sndrome res- ma endocrino; immune sistema in-
piratorio agudo severo (SRAS); Shee- munolgico; metric sistema mtri-
han's sndrome de Sheehan; short co; musculoskeletal sistema loco-
bowel sndrome de intestino corto; motor or musculoesqueltico; para-
Sjgren's sndrome de Sjgren; sympathetic nervous sistema ner-
staphylococcal scalded skin sn- vioso parasimptico; peripheral ner-
drome de la piel escaldada estafilocci- vous sistema nervioso perifrico;
ca; Stevens-Johnson sndrome de reproductive sistema reproductor
Stevens-Johnson; sudden infant death or reproductivo; respiratory siste-
(SIDS) sndrome de muerte sbita ma respiratorio; skeletal sistema
del lactante or infantil; toxic shock seo or esqueltico; sympathetic ner-
sndrome de choque txico; Turner vous sistema nervioso simptico
sndrome de Turner; wasting sn- systemic adj sistmico
drome de desgaste; Wernicke-Korsa- systolic adj sistlico
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T
table n mesa; examination , exam ta- tantalum n tantalio
ble (fam) mesa de exploracin (form), tantrum n berrinche m, rabieta, pataleta
mesa (fam), camilla (SA); operating tap n (puncture) puncin f; spinal
mesa de operaciones or quirrgica; puncin lumbar; vt (pret & pp tapped;
tilt mesa basculante or inclinada ger tapping) realizar una puncin
tablespoonful n cucharada sopera or tape n cinta, tela; adhesive cinta
grande, cucharada, 15 ml adhesiva, esparadrapo; dental cinta
tablet n comprimido (form), tableta dental; measure o measuring
taboo adj prohibido; n (pl taboos) tab cinta mtrica
m tapentadol n tapentadol m
tachycardia n taquicardia; paroxysmal taper n reduccin f or disminucin f gra-
supraventricular taquicardia paro- dual; vt reducir or disminuir gradual-
xstica supraventricular mente
tacrine n tacrina tapeworm n tenia, solitaria
tacrolimus n tacrolimus m, tacrolims m taping n vendaje m funcional
(INN) tar n (cigarettes, shampoo, etc.) alqui-
tactile adj tctil trn m
tadalafil n tadalafilo tarantula n tarntula
Taenia n tenia, solitaria target n diana, blanco; organ rgano
tailbone n (fam) cccix or coxis m, colita blanco or diana; vt dirigirse a, atacar;
(Amer, fam), rabadilla (Amer, fam) (to focus on) centrarse en, enfocarse
tainted adj contaminado en; to target cancer cells..dirigirse a
take vt (pret took; pp taken) tomar; to (atacar) las clulas cancerosas...to tar-
off (clothing, etc.) quitarse; Take get older male smokers..centrarse
off your shirt..Qutese la camisa; to (enfocarse) en los hombres fumadores
out extraer (form), extirpar (form), mayores
sacar; We have to take out your ap- tarsal adj (ortho) tarsiano, tarsal
pendix..Tenemos que sacarle el apn- tartar n (dent) clculo (form), sarro
dice. (dental)
talc n talco tartaric acid n cido tartrico
talcum powder n talco, polvos de talco task n tarea; life tarea de la vida; to
(Esp) stay on mantenerse enfocado en el
talk vi hablar trabajo
tall adj alto; How tall are you?..Cul taste n gusto, sabor m; bud papila
es su altura? gustativa; vt (to try) probar; Taste it..
talus n astrgalo Prubelo...Can you taste all right?..
tamoxifen n tamoxifeno Distingue bien los sabores?; vi saber;
tampon n tampn m This medicine doesn't taste bad..Esta
tamponade n taponamiento; cardiac medicina no sabe mal; to like saber
taponamiento cardaco a
tamsulosin n tamsulosina tattoo n (pl -toos) tatuaje m
tan adj & n bronceado; to get a bron- taught pret & pp de teach
cearse; vi (pret & pp tanned; ger tan- taurine n taurina
ning) broncearse tazarotene n tazaroteno
tangential adj (psych) tangencial TB V. tuberculosis.
tangentiality n (psych) tangencialidad f Td abbr tetanus-diphtheria. V. vaccine.
tank n (for oxygen) tanque m, tubo, cilin- Tdap abbr tetanus, diphtheria, and
dro (para oxgeno) acellular pertussis. V. vaccine.
tannin n tanino tea n t m; (medicinal) infusin f; green
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t verde telemedicine n telemedicina

teach vt (pret & pp taught) ensear telemetry n telemetra
teacher n maestro -tra mf, profesor -ra mf telephone n telfono; cellular tel-
team n equipo; health care equipo fono celular
sanitario or de salud; sexual assault telmisartan n telmisartn m
response equipo de respuesta al temazepam n temazepam m
asalto sexual, equipo multidisciplinario temperament n temperamento
entrenado para evaluar la vctima de temperature n temperatura; (fam, fever)
una agresin sexual y a la vez recoger fiebre f, calentura; axillary tempe-
evidencia ratura axilar; oral temperatura oral;
tear n (muscle, etc.) desgarro, desgarre m rectal temperatura rectal; room
(esp. Mex), rotura; bucket handle temperatura ambiente; to take (some-
rotura en asa de cubo; meniscal ro- one's) tomar(le) la temperatura (a
tura de menisco, rotura meniscal (esp. alguien); to take one's (own)
Esp); vt, vi (pret tore; pp torn) desga- tomarse la temperatura; Did you take
rrar(se), sufrir un desgarro; I tore my your temperature at home?..Se to-
calf muscle..Me desgarr la pantorrilla. m la temperatura en casa?
tear n (from crying) lgrima; artificial temple n (anat) sien f
tears lgrimas artificiales temporal adj temporal
tearful adj llorando, que est llorando temporary adj temporal; This bandage
tease vt (ped) molestar, fastidiar is only temporary..Este vendaje es so-
teaspoonful n (pl -fuls) cucharadita, 5 lo temporal.
ml temporomandibular adj temporomandi-
teat n pezn m, teta; [Note: teta, like teat, bular
is a veterinary term that can be offen- tendency n (pl -cies) tendencia
sive when applied to people.] tender adj (sore) dolorido, adolorido
technetium n tecnecio (Amer), que duele al tocar
technician n tcnico -ca mf; [Note: tc- tenderness n dolor m (al tocar)
nica also means technique, which can tendinitis n tendinitis f; calcific ten-
cause confusion if the context is not dinitis calcificante
clear.] tendon n tendn m; Achilles tendn
technique n tcnica; aseptic tcnica de Aquiles
asptica or estril; relaxation tcni- tendonitis V. tendinitis.
ca de relajacin; sterile tcnica es- tenesmus n tenesmo, pujo
tril or asptica tennis n tenis m
technology n (pl -gies) tecnologa tennis elbow n (fam) epicondilitis f (late-
teenage adj adolescente, de 13 a 19 aos ral), codo de tenista (fam)
(de edad) tenofovir n tenofovir m
teenager n adolescente mf, joven mf de tenosynovitis n tenosinovitis f
13 a 19 aos (de edad) TENS abbr transcutaneous electrical
teens npl los aos 13 a 19 (de edad) nerve stimulation. V. stimulation.
teeth pl de tooth tense adj tenso; vt (one's muscles) tensar
teethe vi salir(le) (a uno) los dientes; Is (los msculos); vi to up ponerse
he teething yet?..Ya le estn saliendo tenso; Try not to tense up..Trate de no
los dientes? ponerse tenso.
teething n denticin f (form), erupcin f tension n tensin f; nervous tensin
dental (form), salida de los dientes nerviosa
telangiectasia n telangiectasia; heredi- tent n tienda; oxygen tienda de ox-
tary hemorrhagic telangiectasia geno
hemorrgica hereditaria teratogenic adj teratognico
telaprevir n telaprevir m teratogenicity n teratogenicidad f
telbivudine n telbivudina teratoma n teratoma m
telecoil n bobina telefnica, telebobina terazosin n terazosina
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terbinafine n terbinafina lizacin de) pruebas de drogas al azar;

terconazole n terconazol m urodynamic evaluacin urodinmi-
terfenadine n terfenadina ca, (realizacin de) pruebas urodinmi-
term n (obst, etc.) trmino; at a trmi- cas
no; pregnancy embarazo a trmino testosterone n testosterona
terminal adj terminal test strip n tira reactiva (para sangre)
tertiary adj terciario, de tercer nivel test tube n tubo de ensayo
(esp. Mex) tetanus n ttanos m
test n prueba, examen m, anlisis m; tetracycline n tetraciclina
Your tests show..Sus pruebas mues- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) n tetrahi-
tran; blood anlisis (prueba, exa- drocannabinol m (THC)
men) de sangre; drug prueba de tetralogy of Fallot n tetraloga de Fallot
drogas; eye examen oftalmolgico tetraplegia n tetrapleja, cuadripleja
(form), examen de los ojos; fecal oc- thalamus n tlamo
cult blood prueba de sangre oculta thalassemia n talasemia
en heces; fertility prueba de ferti- thalidomide n talidomida
lidad; hearing examen auditivo, thallium n talio
prueba de audicin; HIV prueba del THC V. tetrahydrocannabinol.
VIH; oral glucose tolerance prue- theophylline n teofilina
ba de tolerancia oral a la glucosa; Pap theory n (pl -ries) teora
(fam) citologa cervical or exfo- therapeutic adj teraputico
liativa (form), citologa (fam), prueba therapist n terapeuta mf; (fam, psych)
de Papanicolaou; patch prueba psicoterapeuta mf; behavioral tera-
de(l) parche; pregnancy prueba de peuta conductual; cognitive behavior-
embarazo; pulmonary function al terapeuta cognitivo conductual;
prueba de funcin pulmonar; radio- massage terapeuta masajista; occu-
allergosorbent (RAST) prueba pational terapeuta ocupacional;
radioalergosorbente or de radioalergo- physical fisioterapeuta mf, terapeu-
adsorcin; random drug prueba de ta fsico; respiratory terapeuta res-
drogas al azar; screening prueba de piratorio; speech logopeda mf, logo-
deteccin; skin prueba cutnea; terapeuta mf, fonoaudilogo -ga mf,
stool anlisis de heces; stool guaiac terapeuta del lenguaje
examen or prueba de guayacol en therapy n (pl -pies) terapia, tratamiento;
heces; stress ergometra (esp. Esp, antiretroviral (ART) terapia or
form) prueba de esfuerzo; TB (fam) tratamiento antirretroviral (TARV);
prueba de (la) tuberculosis; tilt table behavioral terapia conductual or de
prueba de inclinacin, prueba de la conducta; cardiac resynchroniza-
mesa basculante; tuberculin skin tion terapia de resincronizacin car-
(TST) prueba de (la) tuberculina; daca; chelation terapia de quela-
urine anlisis or examen or prueba cin; cognitive terapia cognitiva;
de orina; vt analizar, hacer una prueba cognitive behavioral terapia cogni-
or examen or anlisis, examinar; I tivo conductual*; combination te-
would like to test your urine for opi- rapia combinada, tratamiento combi-
ates..Quisiera hacerle un anlisis de la nado; consolidation tratamiento or
orina para detectar opiceos. terapia de consolidacin; diet dieto-
testicle n testculo; undescended tes- terapia; directly observed trata-
tculo no descendido miento directamente observado; elec-
testicular adj testicular troconvulsive (ECT) terapia elec-
testing n evaluacin f, valoracin f, an- troconvulsiva (TEC); group terapia
lisis m, realizacin f de pruebas para grupal or de grupo; heat termotera-
fines diagnsticos; fecal occult blood pia, terapia de calor; highly active an-
(realizacin de) pruebas de sangre tiretroviral (HAART) (ant) terapia
oculta en heces; random drug (rea- or tratamiento antirretroviral (TARV),
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terapia or tratamiento antirretroviral de adelgazarse, (esp. unintentionally) en-

gran actividad (TARGA) (ant); hor- flaquecer(se); to (someone's) blood
mone o hormonal hormonoterapia, tratar(le) (a alguien) con anticoagulan-
terapia hormonal; hormone-replace- te; We need to thin your blood..Nece-
ment terapia de reemplazo hormo- sitamos tratarlo con un anticoagulante.
nal, terapia hormonal sustitutiva; in- think vi (pret & pp thought) pensar
duction tratamiento or terapia de thinking n pensamiento; concrete
induccin; language terapia del pensamiento concreto; magical
lenguaje; maintenance (oncology, pensamiento mgico
addiction medicine, etc.) terapia or tra- thiomersal, thimerosal n timerosal m,
tamiento de mantenimiento; massage tiomersal m (INN)
terapia de masaje(s); nicotine-re- third n tercio, tercera parte; two thirds
placement terapia de reemplazo de of a dose..dos tercios de una dosis
nicotina; occupational terapia ocu- thirst n sed f
pacional; photodynamic terapia fo- thirsty adj to be tener sed; to make
todinmica; physical fisioterapia, dar sed
terapia fsica (Amer); proton beam , thoracentesis n (pl -ses) toracocentesis f
proton terapia con haz de protones, thoraces pl de thorax
terapia de protones; radiation ra- thoracic adj torcico
dioterapia; respiratory terapia res- thoracoscopic adj toracoscpico
piratoria; root canal (form) endo- thoracoscopy n (pl -pies) toracoscopia;
doncia (form), tratamiento de conduc- video-assisted videotoracoscopia
to; salvage tratamiento or terapia de thoracotomy n (pl -mies) toracotoma
rescate; speech logopedia, logotera- thorax n (pl -raxes o -races) trax m
pia, fonoaudiologa, terapia del lengua- thorn n espina
je, terapia del habla (esp. Mex); ultra- thought (pret & pp de think) n pensa-
sound ultrasonoterapia, ultrasonido miento
teraputico; whirlpool hidromasaje threat n amenaza
m threaten vt, vi amenazar
*cognitivo conductual is considered a threonine n treonina
compound adjective and therefore the threshold n umbral m; auditory um-
first word (cognitivo) is not required bral de audicin; pain umbral de(l)
to agree in gender with the noun being dolor
modified. threw pret de throw
thermal adj trmico throat n garganta; sore dolor m de
thermocoagulation n termocoagulacin garganta
f throb vi (pret & pp throbbed; ger
thermometer n termmetro; rectal throbbing) (pain) doler con cada lati-
termmetro rectal do del corazn
thiabendazole n tiabendazol m throbbing (ger de throb) adj (pain)
thiamazole n tiamazol m, metimazol m pulstil, que duele con cada latido del
thiamine n tiamina corazn
thiazide n tiazida thrombectomy n (pl -mies) trombecto-
thick adj (dimension) espeso, grueso; ma
(consistency) espeso thrombi pl de thrombus
thickness n (dimension) espesor m, gro- thromboangiitis obliterans n tromboan-
sor m; (consistency) espesor m, densi- getis f obliterante
dad f thrombocytopenia n trombocitopenia;
thigh n muslo immune (ITP) trombocitopenia in-
thin adj (comp thinner; super thinnest) mune (TPI)
delgado, flaco (fam); (hair) escaso, ra- thrombocytosis n trombocitosis f; essen-
lo, delgado; (liquid) poco espeso; (fam, tial trombocitosis esencial
blood) anticoagulada; to become thromboembolism n (pl -li) tromboem-
thr 142 tip
bolia cin f, picor m (esp. Esp); vt hacer(le)

thrombolysis n trombolisis f cosquillas; I don't mean to be tickling
thrombolytic adj & n tromboltico you..No es mi intencin hacerle cos-
thrombophlebitis n tromboflebitis f quillas.
thrombosis n (pl -ses) trombosis f; deep tickling n cosquillas, cosquilleo
venous (DVT) trombosis venosa ticklish adj cosquilloso
profunda (TVP) tie n corbata; npl (to restrain a patient)
thrombus n (pl -bi) trombo ataduras, correas
throw vt (pret threw; pp thrown) to tight adj apretado; (control) estricto;
one's back out (fam) lastimarse la es- glucose control control estricto de la
palda (se refiere al concepto popular glucosa
de que el dolor repentino de espalda time n tiempo, vez f; (by the clock) hora;
se debe a una dislocacin de una ver- all the time..todo el tiempo...a long
tebra); vi to up (fam) V. vomit. time..mucho tiempo...a short time..un
thrush n candidiasis f oral (form), algo- rato, poco tiempo...at times a veces...
doncillo (Mex), sapo (PR, SD), infec- At what time?..A qu hora?...four
cin f por hongos en la boca times a day..cuatro veces al da...in
thumb n dedo pulgar (de la mano), pul- order to save time..para ahorrar tiem-
gar m (de la mano) po...Our time is up..Se nos acab el
thumbnail n ua del pulgar (de la mano) tiempo...the first time..la primera vez
thumb sucking n succin f del pulgar ...the last time..la ltima vez...the next
(form), (el) chuparse el pulgar time..la prxima vez...three times as
thump n golpe m; precordial golpe high..tres veces ms alto; bleeding
precordial tiempo de sangrado, tiempo de sangra;
thymectomy n (pl -mies) timectoma each o every cada vez; free
thymi pl de thymus tiempo libre; from to de vez en
thymol n timol m cuando; in (eventually) con el tiem-
thymoma n timoma m po; leisure tiempo de ocio; partial
thymus n (pl -mi o -muses) timo thromboplastin (PTT) tiempo par-
thyroglobulin n tiroglobulina cial de tromboplastina (TPT); pro-
thyroid adj tiroideo; storm tormenta thrombin (PT) tiempo de protrom-
tiroidea, crisis tirotxica; n (fam) gln- bina (TP)
dula tiroides, tiroides m&f (fam) timid adj tmido
thyroidectomy n (pl -mies) tiroidecto- timolol n timolol m
ma tincture n tintura
thyroiditis n tiroiditis f; Hashimoto's tinea n tia, tinea, infeccin f de la piel
tiroiditis de Hashimoto; subacute por hongos; capitis tinea capitis
tiroiditis subaguda (form), tia del cuero cabelludo or de
thyrotoxic adj tirotxico la cabeza; corporis tinea corporis
thyrotoxicosis n tirotoxicosis f (form), tia corporal or del cuerpo;
thyrotropin n tirotropina, hormona esti- cruris tinea cruris (form), tia ingui-
mulante del or de la tiroides nal; pedis tinea pedis (form), pie m
thyroxine n tiroxina de atleta; versicolor pitiriasis f ver-
TIA abbr transient ischemic attack. V. sicolor
attack. tingle vi hormiguear
tiagabine n tiagabina tingling n hormigueo
tibia n tibia tinidazole n tinidazol m
tic n tic m; douloureux tic doloroso, tinnitus n acfeno (frec. pl), tinnitus m
neuralgia del trigmino (frec. pl), zumbido de odos
ticagrelor n ticagrelor m tiotropium bromide n bromuro de tio-
tick n garrapata tropio
ticker n (fam, heart) corazn m tip n (of the tongue, finger, etc.) punta
tickle n cosquilleo, (in the throat) irrita- (de la lengua, del dedo, etc.); (recom-
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mendation) consejo tolnaftate n tolnaftato

tipranavir n tipranavir m tolterodine n tolterodina
TIPS abbr transjugular intrahepatic toluene n tolueno
portosystemic shunt. V. shunt. tomato n (pl -toes) tomate m
tiptoes npl on de puntillas; to walk tomogram n tomografa (estudio)
on tiptoes..caminar de puntillas tomography n tomografa (tcnica);
tire vt, vi (tambin to out) cansarse; computed (CT) tomografa com-
Just walking to the bathroom tires putarizada (TC); computerized axial
him out..Con slo caminar al bao se (CAT) tomografa axial computa-
cansa. rizada (TAC); positron emission
tired adj (tambin out) cansado; to (PET) tomografa por emisin de po-
get (out) cansarse sitrones; positron emission tomogra-
tiredness n cansancio phy-computed tomography (PET-
tiring adj fatigoso CT) tomografa por emisin de posi-
tirosine n tirosina trones-tomografa computarizada; spi-
tissue n tejido; (facial) pauelo (de pa- ral computed tomografa computa-
pel); connective tejido conectivo or rizada helicoidal
conjuntivo; granulation tejido de tomorrow adv maana
granulacin; scar tejido cicatricial; tone n tono; muscle tono muscular; vt
soft tejido blando (one's muscles) tonificar (los mscu-
tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) n los)
activador m tisular del plasmingeno, toner n (for skin) tnico (para la piel)
activador del plasmingeno tisular tongue n lengua; depressor o blade
titanium n titanio; oxide xido de ti- depresor m (de lengua), bajalenguas m,
tanio abatelenguas m (Mex), paleta (fam)
titer n ttulo tonic n tnico, reconstituyente m
titrate vt titular toning n tonificacin f; exercises ejer-
titration n titulacin f cicios de tonificacin
tizanidine n tizanidina tonsil n amgdala, angina (fam)
toast n pan tostado tonsillectomy n (pl -mies) amigdalecto-
tobacco adj tabquico; n (pl -cos) taba- ma
co; chewing tabaco de mascar; tonsillitis n amigdalitis f, tonsilitis f
smokeless tabaco sin humo; use took pret de take
tabaquismo tooth n (pl teeth) diente m, muela; baby
tocolysis n toclisis or tocolisis f diente de leche; back (fam) mue-
tocolytic adj & n tocoltico la; canine canino, colmillo; deci-
tocopherol n tocoferol m duous diente deciduo or primario,
today adv hoy diente de leche (fam); false teeth den-
toe n dedo (del pie); great (form), big tadura postiza, dientes postizos; front
dedo gordo (del pie); little dedo incisivo; milk diente de leche;
meique or pequeo or chico (del pie) permanent diente permanente or
toenail n ua (del pie) definitivo; primary diente primario
tofu n tofu m or deciduo, diente de leche (fam); set
toilet n inodoro, retrete m (esp. Esp); of teeth dentadura; temporary
bowl taza del inodoro or retrete; diente primario or deciduo, diente de
paper papel higinico, papel sanitario leche (fam); wisdom tercer molar
(Mex, CA, Carib) (form), muela de(l) juicio
tolerance n tolerancia; impaired glucose toothache n dolor m de muelas
alteracin f de la tolerancia a la glu- toothbrush n cepillo de dientes or dental
cosa; (high, low) pain (alta, baja) toothpaste n pasta dental or de dientes,
tolerancia al dolor dentfrico
tolerant adj tolerante tophus n (pl -phi) tofo
tolerate vt tolerar, soportar, aguantar topical adj tpico
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topiramate n topiramato tinal va digestiva, tracto digestivo

tore pret de tear or gastrointestinal, aparato digestivo;
torn pp de tear genital aparato or tracto genital;
torsemide (USAN), torasemide (INN) n genitourinary aparato or tracto ge-
torasemida (INN), torsemida nitourinario; (upper, lower) respira-
torsion n torsin f; testicular torsin tory vas respiratorias (superiores
testicular or altas, inferiores or bajas); urinary
torso n torso aparato or tracto urinario
torticollis n tortcolis f traction n traccin f
torture n tortura; vt torturar trade-off n situacin f que requiere sacri-
torus n (pl -ri o -ruses) torus m; pa- ficar una cosa para lograr otra; You're
latinus torus palatino facing a trade-off between putting
total adj & n total m up with the itching or having pain..
touch n (sense) tacto; therapeutic to- Ud. tiene que escoger entre aguantar la
que teraputico; vt tocar comezn o padecer dolor.
tough adj duro tragus n trago
tourniquet n torniquete m train vi entrenar
towel n toalla training n entrenamiento; toilet (ped)
To Whom It May Concern A quien co- entrenamiento para usar el bao
rresponda trait n rasgo; sickle cell rasgo drepa-
toxemia n toxemia noctico or falciforme; thalassemia
toxemic adj toxmico rasgo talasmico
toxic adj txico tramadol n tramadol m
toxicity n toxicidad f trance n trance m
toxicologist n toxiclogo -ga mf, especia- tranquilize vt (esp. vet) sedar, tranquili-
lista mf en sustancias txicas zar (esp. vet)
toxicology n toxicologa, estudio de las tranquilizer n (esp. vet) sedante m, tran-
sustancias txicas y sus efectos en el quilizante m (esp. vet)
organismo transabdominal adj transabdominal
toxin n toxina transaminase n transaminasa
toxocariasis n toxocariasis f transcatheter adj transcatter
toxoid n toxoide m; diphtheria toxoi- transcutaneous adj transcutneo
de diftrico; tetanus toxoide tetni- transdermal adj transdrmico
co trans fat (fam) trans fatty acid. V. fatty
toxoplasmosis n toxoplasmosis f acid.
tPA V. tissue plasminogen activator. transfer n transferencia; (of a patient)
TPN abbr total parenteral nutrition. V. traslado; embryo transferencia em-
nutrition. brionaria; gamete intrafallopian
trace n traza (frec. pl); There is a trace (GIFT) transferencia intratubrica de
of protein in your urine..Hay trazas gametos (TIG); vt (pret & pp -ferred;
de protenas en su orina. ger -ferring) transferir; (a patient)
tracer n trazador m trasladar
trachea n (pl -cheae o -cheas) trquea transference n (psych) transferencia
tracheitis n traquetis f transferrin n transferrina
tracheobronchitis n traqueobronquitis f transformation n transformacin f
tracheostomy n (pl -mies) traqueostoma transfuse vt transfundir, hacer una trans-
tracheotomy n (pl -mies) traqueotoma fusin, poner sangre (fam)
trachoma n tracoma m transfusion n transfusin f; Have you
tracing n (ECG, etc.) registro ever had a transfusion before?..Ha
tracks npl (fam, from IV drug use) mar- recibido alguna vez una transfusin?;
cas de pinchazos autologous blood autotransfusin f,
tract n tracto, va, aparato; biliary transfusin de la propia sangre del
vas biliares; digestive o gastrointes- paciente extrada previamente (antes
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una ciruga, precedimiento, etc.); ex- travel n (el) viajar, viajes mpl; foreign
change exanguinotransfusin f, re- viajes al extranjero
emplazo de la sangre (del paciente) tray n bandeja, charola (Mex)
con sangre donada; to give a hacer trazodone n trazodona
una transfusin, poner sangre (fam); I treadmill n caminadora (Amer), tapiz m
need to give you a transfusion..Tengo or cinta rodante (esp. Esp)
que hacerle una transfusin..Tengo que treat vt tratar
ponerle sangre; of red blood cells treatable adj tratable, que se puede tratar
(platelets, etc.) transfusin de glbulos treatment n tratamiento; breathing
rojos (plaquetas, etc.) nebulizacin f; maintenance (onco-
transgender adj transgnero (inv); a logy, addiction medicine, etc.) trata-
man un transgnero; a person un miento or terapia de mantenimiento
or una transgnero, una persona trans- tremble vi temblar
gnero; a woman una mujer trans- tremor n temblor m; Do you have a tre-
gnero, una transgnero mor?..Le tiemblan las manos?; essen-
transgenderism n transgenerismo tial temblor esencial
transient adj transitorio, pasajero tremulous adj tembloroso
transition n transicin f trench mouth n gingivitis ulcerativa ne-
transitional adj transicional crotizante aguda
translate vt traducir trend n tendencia
translocation n translocacin f tretinoin n tretinona
transmissible adj transmisible triage n triage m, evaluacin f inicial de
transmission n transmisin f pacientes de urgencia para establecer
transmit vt (pret & pp -mitted; ger -mit- prioridades
ting) transmitir trial n ensayo, prueba; clinical ensayo
transplant n trasplante m; bone marrow clnico; and error ensayo y error,
trasplante de mdula sea; hair prueba y error
trasplante capilar or de pelo; heart triamcinolone n triamcinolona
trasplante cardaco or de corazn; kid- triamterene n triamtereno
ney trasplante renal or de rin; triazolam n triazolam m
liver trasplante heptico or de hga- triceps n trceps m
do; lung trasplante pulmonar or de trichinosis, trichinellosis n triquinosis f,
pulmn; organ trasplante de rga- triquinelosis f
no(s); renal trasplante renal or de trichloroacetic acid n cido tricloroac-
rin; vt trasplantar tico
transport n transporte m; vt transportar trichomoniasis n tricomoniasis f
transposition n transposicin f trichotillomania n tricotilomana, com-
transrectal adj transrectal pulsin f a arrancarse el cabello
transsexual adj & n transexual mf tricuspid adj tricspide
transurethral adj transuretral tried pret & pp de try
transvaginal adj transvaginal tries pl de try
transvestism n travestismo trifocal adj trifocal
transvestite n travesti mf, travestido -da trigeminal adj trigmino
mf (esp. Esp) trigger n gatillo; finger dedo en gati-
trapeze n (for a hospital bed) trapecio llo; point punto gatillo; vt provocar
(para una cama hospitalaria) triglyceride n triglicrido
trapezius n trapecio trihexyphenidyl n trihexifenidilo
trauma n (physical) trauma m, trauma- trimester n trimestre m
tismo; (psych) trauma m trimethoprim n trimetoprim m, trimeto-
traumatic adj traumtico prima (INN)
traumatize vt traumatizar trip vi (pret & pp tripped; ger tripping)
traumatologist n traumatlogo -ga mf tropezar, dar un traspi
traumatology n traumatologa triphasic adj (pharm) trifsico
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triplet n trillizo -za mf tularemia n tularemia

trismus n trismo tummy n (pl -mies) (ped) barriga, panza;
trisomy n trisoma; 21 trisoma 21 tuck (fam) V. abdominoplasty.
trivalent adj trivalente tumor adj tumoral; n tumor m; benign
trochanter n trocnter m tumor benigno; brain tumor
trochanteric adj trocantrico, trocant- cerebral; desmoid tumor desmoide;
reo malignant tumor maligno; Wilms'
troche n pastilla para chupar tumor de Wilms
tropical adj tropical tuna n atn m
tropicamide n tropicamida tuning fork n diapasn m
trospium chloride n cloruro de trospio tunnel n tnel m; carpal tnel carpia-
trouble n molestia (frec. pl); Do you no; tarsal tnel tarsiano
have trouble with your back?.. Tiene turbinate n cornete m
molestia(s) en la espalda? turistas, the (fam) diarrea del viajero
true adj verdadero turn n vuelta; vt (a patient in bed) cam-
trunk n (anat) tronco biar de posicin, voltear (a un encama-
truss n braguero, faja para contener una do); vi darse vuelta; to around dar-
hernia se media vuelta; to red (blue, etc.)
trust n confianza; vt tener confianza en, ponerse colorado (azul, etc.); to out
confiar en resultar; The tests turned out nega-
try n (pl tries) intento, prueba; vt (pret & tive..Las pruebas resultaron negativas;
pp tried) tratar de, intentar; (a new me- to over (on the exam table) vol-
dication, etc.) probar; vi tratar, intentar tearse, darse vuelta
trypanosomiasis n tripanosomiasis f TURP abbr transurethral resection of
trypsin n tripsina the prostate. V. resection.
tryptophan n triptfano turpentine n trementina
TSH abbr thyroid-stimulating hor- tweak vt (fam) usar metanfetamina
mone. V. hormone. tweaker n (fam) persona que usa metan-
TST abbr tuberculin skin test. V. test. fetamina
TTP abbr thrombotic thrombocytope- tweezers npl pinzas, tenaza(s)
nic purpura. V. purpura. twice adv dos veces; daily, a day
tubal adj tubrico dos veces al da
tube n tubo, sonda, trompa, manguera; twin adj & n gemelo -la mf, mellizo -za
chest tubo torcico or de trax; mf; conjoined gemelo unido, her-
drainage tubo de drenaje; endotra- mano -na mf siams, gemelo siams;
cheal tubo endotraqueal; Eusta- fraternal mellizo, gemelo que no se
chian trompa de Eustaquio; fal- parece a su hermano; identical
lopian trompa uterina, trompa de gemelo idntico; Siamese (ant) her-
Falopio (ant); feeding sonda de ali- mano -na mf siams, gemelo siams,
mentacin; gastrostomy , G-tube gemelo unido
(fam) sonda de gastrostoma; nasogas- twinge n (of pain) punzada, dolor agudo
tric sonda nasogstrica y repentino
tuberculin n tuberculina twist vt, vi (one's ankle, etc.) torcerse,
tuberculoid adj tuberculoide doblarse; Did you twist your ankle?..
tuberculosis (TB) n tuberculosis f (TB); Se torci el tobillo?
latent infection infeccin tubercu- twitch n tic m, sacudida (muscular), con-
losa latente traccin breve e involuntaria de un
tuberculous adj tuberculoso msculo
tuberous adj tuberoso tympanic adj timpnico
tubing n tubera tympanoplasty n (pl -ties) timpanoplas-
tubo-ovarian adj tubo-ovrico tia
tubular adj tubular type n tipo; blood grupo sanguneo
tubule n tbulo (form), tipo de sangre; tissue tipo
typ 147 und
de tejido; this type of problem..este typhus n tifus m

tipo de problemas (plural required) typical adj tpico
typhoid adj tifoideo; n (fam) fiebre tifoi- tyramine n tiramina
dea, tifoidea (fam) tyrosine n tirosina
U
ugly adj feo sa?
ulcer n lcera, llaga; aphthous afta; uncertainty n incertidumbre f
decubitus lcera de decbito uncle n to
(form), lcera por presin, llaga debida uncomfortable adj incmodo
a permanecer mucho tiempo sentado o uncommon adj poco comn
encamado sin cambiar de posicin; uncomplicated adj sin complicaciones
duodenal lcera duodenal or del unconscious adj inconsciente; uncon-
duodeno; gastric lcera gstrica or scious patient..paciente inconsciente...
del estmago; peptic lcera pptica; unconscious thoughts..pensamientos
stress lcera de estrs inconscientes; n (fam, unconscious
ulcerated adj ulcerado mind) mente f inconsciente, incon-
ulceration n ulceracin f sciente m (fam)
ulipristal n ulipristal m uncooperative adj no colaborador
ulna n cbito uncovered adj descubierto
ulnar adj cubital underachiever n persona que no alcanza
ultrafiltration n ultrafiltracin f su potencial
ultrasonography n ecografa (tcnica); underarm n axila
Doppler ecografa Doppler; duplex undercooked adj poco cocido or cocina-
ecografa dplex do
ultrasound adj ultrasnico; n ultrasoni- undergo vt (pret -went; pp -gone) some-
do; (fam, imaging study) ecografa terse a; I hope you don't have to un-
ultraviolet adj ultravioleta dergo another surgery..Espero que no
umbilical adj umbilical tenga que someterse a otra ciruga.
umbilicus n (pl -ci) ombligo underlying adj subyacente
unable adj incapaz undernourished adj desnutrido, malnu-
unaffected adj no afectado trido, subalimentado
unavoidable adj inevitable undernourishment n malnutricin f,
unaware adj inconsciente, ignorante desnutricin f, subalimentacin f
unbearable adj insoportable, intolerable underpants npl (men's) calzoncillos;
unbuckle vt desabrochar(se) (women's) calzn m (frec. pl), pantale-
unburdening n desahogo tas (esp. Mex), bloomer m (esp. CA,
unbutton vt desabrochar(se), desabo- frec. pl), panties mpl (esp. Carib), bra-
tonar(se); Can you unbutton your gas (esp. Esp)
shirt?..Puede desabrocharse la cami- undershirt n camiseta
und 148 use
underwater adj submarino arriba...from the waist up..de la cin-

underwear n ropa interior tura para arriba...Your sugar is up..Su
underweight adj con bajo peso, por de- azcar est alto (elevado).
bajo del peso normal uphill adv cuesta arriba
underwent pret de undergo upper adj (anat) superior (form), alto, de
undesirable adj indeseable arriba
undetectable adj indetectable upright adj erguido
undifferentiated adj indiferenciado upset adj molesto, trastornado; to get o
undigested adj no digerido become molestarse, trastornarse; to
unequal adj desigual have an stomach tener dolor de es-
unexpected adj inesperado tmago, sentirse mal del estmago; vt
unfavorable adj desfavorable (pret & pp upset; ger upsetting) mole-
ungual adj ungueal star, trastornar
unhappy adj infeliz, descontento uptake n captacin f
unhealthy adj poco or no saludable, upward adv hacia arriba
(conditions) insalubre uranium n uranio
uniform adj uniforme; n uniforme m urban adj urbano
unilateral adj unilateral urea n urea
uninsured adj sin seguro, no asegurado uremia n uremia
unintended adj no planeado, no deseado, uremic adj urmico
accidental; pregnancy embarazo no ureter n urter m
planeado or planificado, embarazo no ureteral adj ureteral
deseado urethra n uretra
union n (ortho, etc.) unin f urethral adj uretral
unit n unidad f; coronary care uni- urethritis n uretritis f; non-gonococcal
dad coronaria; intensive care uretritis no gonoccica
(ICU) unidad de cuidados intensivos urge n deseo, necesidad f; the urge to
(UCI), unidad de terapia intensiva urinate..la necesidad de orinar
(UTI) (SA); international unidad urgent adj urgente
internacional; of blood unidad de uric acid n cido rico
sangre urinal n (hand-held) orinal m, pato
unite vt, vi unir(se) (Amer)
universal adj universal urinalysis n (pl -ses) anlisis m de orina
unmarried adj soltero urinary adj urinario
Unna boot n bota de Unna urinate vi orinar, hacer pip (esp. ped,
unpleasant adj desagradable fam)
unrelated adj (not connected) no asocia- urine n orina
do; (not family) no emparentado urodynamics n urodinmica
unresectable adj irresecable urogenital adj urogenital
unresponsive adj que no responde urogram n urografa (estudio), urograma
unsanitary adj antihiginico m
unsaturated adj insaturado urography n urografa (tcnica); excre-
unstable adj inestable tory urografa excretora
unsteady adj (on one's feet) de marcha urokinase n uroquinasa (INN), urokinasa
inestable, propenso a caerse or urocinasa
unsuitable adj inadecuado urologist n urlogo -ga mf, mdico -ca
untreated adj no tratado mf cirujano especializado en el aparato
unusual adj inusual, raro, extrao urinario
unvaccinated adj no vacunado, sin vacu- urology n urologa, rama de la medicina
nar que se ocupa del aparato urinario
unwanted adj no deseado, indeseado urosepsis n urosepsis f
up adv hacia arriba, para arriba; (high) urticaria n urticaria
alto, elevado; Look up..Mire hacia use n uso, empleo; use of her leg..uso de
use 149 vag
su pierna; excessive uso excesivo; Are you drinking more liquids than
vt usar, utilizar, emplear; to get used usual?..Est tomando ms lquidos
to acostumbrarse a; as you get used to que de costumbre?
..a medida que se acostumbra a; to usually adv normalmente, en la mayora
up usar todo; Have you used up all de casos
your codeine?..Ha usado toda su co- uteri pl de uterus
dena?; used up agotado uterine adj uterino
useless adj intil uterus n (pl -ri) tero, matriz f
user n usuario -ria mf, consumidor -ra mf UTI abbr urinary tract infection. V. in-
usual adj usual, habitual; your usual fection.
dose..su dosis habitual; as como de utilize vt utilizar
costumbre, como siempre; Keep tak- uvea n vea
ing your medications as usual..Siga uveitis n uvetis f
tomando sus medicamentos como de uvula n (pl -las o -lae) vula, campanilla
costumbre; than que de costumbre; (fam)
V
VA V. Veterans Affairs. oral polio vacuna antipoliomieltica
vaccinate vt vacunar; Have you been oral, vacuna oral contra la polio; pneu-
vaccinated against tetanus?..Ha sido mococcal vacuna neumoccica, va-
vacunado contra el ttano? cuna contra la neumona; rabies va-
vaccination n vacunacin f cuna contra la rabia; Sabin vacuna
vaccine n vacuna; attenuated vacuna Sabin; Salk vacuna Salk; smallpox
atenuada; BCG vacuna BCG; con- vacuna contra la viruela; tetanus-
jugated vacuna conjugada; diph- diphtheria (Td) vacuna contra (el)
theria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) ttanos y (la) difteria, vacuna Td; teta-
vacuna contra (la) difteria, (el) tta- nus, diphtheria, and acellular per-
nos y (la) tos ferina, vacuna DTP; flu tussis (Tdap) vacuna contra (la)
vacuna antigripal (form), vacuna difteria, (el) ttanos y (la) tos ferina
contra la influenza or gripe; Haemo- (DTP), vacuna contra el ttanos, la dif-
philus influenzae type b vacuna teria y la tos ferina (Ang), vacuna Tdap
contra (el) Haemophilus influenzae ti- (Ang) (el componente contra la tos
po b; hepatitis B vacuna contra la ferina siendo acelular en las traduc-
hepatitis B; inactivated vacuna in- ciones antecedentes); varicella va-
activada; influenza V. flu arri- cuna contra la varicela
ba; live vacuna viva; meningococ- vaccinee n vacunado -da mf
cal vacuna meningoccica, vacuna vaccinia n vacuna
contra la meningitis meningoccica; vagal adj vagal
measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vagina n vagina
vacuna triple viral; vacuna contra el vaginal adj vaginal
sarampin, las paperas y la rubola; vaginitis n vaginitis f
vag 150 ven
vaginosis n vaginosis f; bacterial va- vary vi (pret & pp -ried) variar, oscilar
ginosis bacteriana vascular adj vascular
vagotomy n (pl -mies) vagotoma; selec- vasculitis n vasculitis f; hypersensitivity
tive vagotoma selectiva vasculitis por hipersensibilidad;
vagus n vago leukocytoclastic vasculitis leuco-
valacyclovir n valaciclovir m citoclstica; necrotizing vasculitis
valdecoxib n valdecoxib m necrotizante
valerian n (bot) valeriana vas deferens n conducto deferente
valgus adj valgo, desviado hacia afuera vasectomy n (pl -mies) vasectoma
(refirindose a una extremidad o parte Vaseline (marca) V. petroleum jelly
de ella en relacin con el eje del cuer- bajo petroleum.
po) vasoconstriction n vasoconstriccin f
valid adj vlido vasoconstrictor n vasoconstrictor m
validation n (psych, etc.) validacin f vasodilation n vasodilatacin f
validity n validez f vasodilator n vasodilatador m
valine n valina vasopressin n vasopresina, hormona an-
vallecula n vallcula tidiurtica
valproic acid, valproate sodium vasospasm n vasoespasmo
(USAN), valproate n cido valproico, vasovagal adj vasovagal
valproato sdico or de sodio, valproato VD abbr venereal disease. V. disease.
valsartan n valsartn m vector n vector m
value n valor m; nutritional valor nu- vegan adj & n vegano -na mf
tritivo; the patient's values..los valo- veganism n veganismo
res del paciente vegetable adj vegetal; n vegetal m, ver-
valve n vlvula; aortic vlvula ar- dura, hortaliza; to live as a vegetable
tica; mitral vlvula mitral; pulmon- (fam)..vivir en estado vegetativo; leafy
ic vlvula pulmonar; pyloric green verdura de hoja verde
vlvula pilrica; tricuspid vlvula vegetarian adj & n vegetariano -na mf
tricspide vegetarianism n vegetarianismo
valvotomy n (pl -mies) valvulotoma, vegetation n vegetacin f
valvuloplastia vegetative adj vegetativo; persistent
valvuloplasty n (pl -ties) valvuloplastia state estado vegetativo persistente
vancomycin n vancomicina veggie (fam) V. vegetable.
vapor n vapor m vehicle n vehculo; (pharm) excipiente m
vaporization n vaporizacin f vein n vena; antecubital vena antecu-
vaporizer n vaporizador m bital; external jugular vena yugu-
vardenafil n vardenafil m, vardenafilo lar externa; femoral vena femoral;
varenicline n vareniclina great saphenous vena safena inter-
variable adj & n variable f na; internal jugular vena yugular
variant adj & n variante f; lupus va- interna; portal vena porta; saphe-
riante de lupus nous vena safena; subclavian
variation n variacin f vena subclavia
varicella n varicela vein stripping n ciruga de vrices, fle-
varices pl de varix boextraccin f (form)
varicocele n varicocele m vena cava n vena cava; inferior
varicose adj varicoso; vein vena vari- vena cava inferior; superior
cosa vena cava superior
varix n (pl -ices) (frec. pl) vrice or vari- veneer n (dent) carilla; porcelain ca-
ce f, variz f (Esp) rilla de porcelana
varus adj varo, desviado hacia dentro venereal adj (ant) de transmisin sexual,
(refirindose a una extremidad o parte venreo (ant)
de ella en relacin con el eje del cuer- venipuncture n venopuncin f, puncin
po) venosa, puncin f de una vena para
ven 151 vis
sacar sangre o inyectar algo vincristine n vincristina

venlafaxine n venlafaxina vinegar n vinagre m
venogram n flebografa, venografa (es- violence n violencia; domestic violen-
tudio) cia domstica; gun violencia con
venography n flebografa, venografa armas de fuego
(tcnica) violent adj violento
venom n veneno violin spider V. brown recluse spider
venomous adj venenoso bajo spider.
venous adj venoso viper n vbora
ventilation n ventilacin f; mechanical viral adj viral, vrico
ventilacin mecnica; noninvasive viremia n viremia
positive pressure ventilacin no in- virgin n virgen mf
vasiva con presin positiva virginity n virginidad f
ventilator n ventilador m, respirador m, virility n virilidad f
aparato para suministrar respiracin ar- virilization n virilizacin f
tificial virologic, virological adj virolgico
ventral adj ventral virology n virologa, estudio de los virus
ventricle n ventrculo virtual adj virtual
ventricular adj ventricular virulence n virulencia
venule n vnula virulent adj virulento
verapamil n verapamilo, verapamil m virus n (pl viruses) virus m; attenuated
vertebra n (pl -brae) vrtebra virus atenuado; Epstein-Barr
vertebral adj vertebral (EBV) virus Epstein-Barr (VEB); flu
vertebroplasty n (pl -ties) vertebroplas- virus gripal or de la gripe; hepatitis
tia B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV),
vertex n (anat) coronilla, vrtice m, parte etc. virus de la hepatitis B (VHB), vi-
f superior de la cabeza rus de la hepatitis C (VHC), etc.; her-
vertical adj vertical pes simplex (HSV) virus herpes
vertigo n vrtigo simple (VHS); human immunodefi-
vesicle n vescula, ampolla ciency (HIV) virus de (la) inmuno-
vessel n vaso; blood vaso sanguneo deficiencia humana (VIH); human
vestibular adj vestibular T-lymphotrophic virus linfotrpico
vestibule n vestbulo humano de clulas T; influenza
veteran n veterano -na mf virus de (la) influenza; live virus
Veterans Affairs (VA) n Asuntos de Ve- vivo; Norwalk virus Norwalk; res-
teranos piratory syncytial virus respirato-
veterinarian n veterinario -ria mf rio sincitial; varicella-zoster virus
veterinary adj veterinario varicela-zster; West Nile virus del
viable adj viable Nilo Occidental
vial n frasco, vial m visceral adj visceral
vibration n vibracin f viscosity n (pl -ties) viscosidad f
vibrator n vibrador m viscous adj viscoso
victim n vctima; I'm not a victim, I'm visible adj visible
a survivor!..No soy vctima, !Soy so- vision n visin f, vista; blurred visin
breviviente! nublada or borrosa; double visin
vidarabine n vidarabina doble; far visin lejana; near
video n video, vdeo m (RAE) visin cercana; night visin
view n (radiografa, etc.) vista; oblique nocturna; peripheral visin peri-
vista oblicua frica; tunnel visin de tnel
vigabatrin n vigabatrina visit n consulta, visita; doctor's con-
vigor n vigor m sulta or visita mdica, consulta con el
vigorous adj vigoroso mdico, visita al mdico; unscheduled
vinblastine n vinblastina consulta sin cita, consulta or visita
vis 152 war
no programada; vt visitar void vi vaciar la vejiga, orinar

visitor n visitante mf volt n voltio
visual adj visual volume n volumen m; tidal volumen
visualization n visualizacin f corriente
visualize vt visualizar voluntary adj voluntario
vital adj vital volunteer n voluntario -ria mf
vitality n vitalidad f volvulus n vlvulo
vitamin adj vitamnico; n vitamina; fat- vomit n vmito (frec. pl); vt, vi vomitar,
soluble vitamina liposoluble; A arrojar (fam), devolver (fam), deponer
(B1 2 , etc.) vitamina A (B1 2 , etc.); B (Mex, fam); Did you vomit blood?..
complex complejo vitamnico B; wa- Vomit sangre?
ter-soluble vitamina hidrosoluble vomiting n vmito (frec. pl), (el) vomitar
vitiligo n vitligo or vitiligo voodoo n vud m
vitreous adj vtreo voriconazole n voriconazol m
VLDL abbr very low density lipopro- voyeurism n voyeurismo
tein. V. lipoprotein. VSD abbr ventricular septal defect. V.
vocal adj vocal defect.
voice n voz f; to hear voices (psych) or vulnerable adj vulnerable
or escuchar voces vulva n (pl -vae) vulva
W
wafer n (pharm) tableta dispersable, ruedas delanteras
comprimido dispersable (esp. Esp) walking n (el) caminar; Walking is good
waist n cintura for you..Caminar es bueno para Ud.
waistline n parte ms estrecha de la cin- wall n pared f; abdominal pared ab-
tura, circunferencia de la cintura dominal; chest pared torcica
wait vi esperar; to for esperar; Other wall-eyed adj (fam) con un ojo despis-
patients are waiting for me..Otros pa- tado, con un ojo desviado hacia afuera
cientes me esperan. war n guerra; nuclear guerra nuclear
waiting list n lista de espera ward n (of a hospital) sala; maternity
wake vt, vi (pret woke; pp woke o wak- sala de maternidad; observation
ed) (tambin to up) despertar(se) sala de observacin
wake-up call n (fam) llamada or llamado ward clerk (ant) V. patient service re-
de atencin presentative bajo representative.
walk vi caminar, andar; Walk over here warfarin n warfarina
..Camine hacia ac..Let me see how warm adj tibio, un poco caliente; to be o
you walk..Djeme ver como camina; feel tener or sentir calor; water
to in one's sleep caminar dormido (very warm) agua caliente, (not very
walker n andador m, andadera (Mex), warm) agua tibia; vt (tambin to
aparato que se usa como soporte al ca- up) calentar; vi to up calentarse;
minar; front-wheeled andador con (sports) hacer (el) calentamiento, hacer
war 153 wen
ejercicios de calentamiento dor

warmth n calor m weapon n arma; biologic arma biol-
warmup n (ejercicios de) calentamiento gica; chemical arma qumica
warning n advertencia, aviso, alerta; wear vt (pret wore; pp worn) usar, lle-
sign seal f de advertencia or alerta var; You should wear a hat..Debe
wart n verruga; genital verruga geni- usar sombrero...You need to wear this
tal; plantar verruga plantar brace..Tiene que usar este aparato
wash vt lavar; to one's hair (face, ortopdico...Wear light-colored cloth-
hands, etc.) lavarse el pelo (la cara, las ing when you are around ticks..Use
manos, etc.) ropa de colores claros cuando haya
washcloth n toallita or toalla facial, pao garrapatas; vi to off pasar; The
wasp n avispa numbness will wear off in a couple
waste n desechos, residuos; hazardous of hours..El entumecimiento se le
desechos or residuos peligrosos; pasar en un par de horas; to out
medical desechos or residuos m- gastar(se); This prosthesis will wear
dicos; metabolic desechos or re- out in 10 or 15 years..Esta prtesis se
siduos metablicos; vt desperdiciar; gastar en 10 15 aos..Esta prtesis
(money) malgastar; We don't want to durar 10 15 aos.
waste health care dollars..No quere- weather n tiempo; under the (fam)
mos malgastar recursos sanitarios. (un poco) enfermo
wastewater n aguas residuales web n membrana; esophageal mem-
wasting n desgaste m; muscle desgas- brana esofgica
te muscular webbed adj alado; neck cuello alado
watchful waiting n espera vigilante weed (fam) marihuana, mariguana (Mex),
water n agua; distilled agua destila- hierba (fam), mota (Mex, CA; fam)
da; drinking agua potable; fresh week n semana
agua dulce; hard agua dura, agua weekend n fin m de semana; warrior
con alto contenido de sales; mineral guerrero -ra mf de fin de semana
agua mineral; purified agua weep vi (pret & pp wept) llorar; (lesion)
purificada; running agua corriente; secretar lquido
salt agua salada; soft agua Wegener's granulomatosis n (ant) gra-
blanda, agua con bajo contenido de nulomatosis con poliangetis, granulo-
sales; tap agua del grifo, agua de la matosis f de Wegener (ant)
llave, agua de la canilla (esp. SA) weigh vt, vi pesar; The nurse will weigh
waterborne adj transmitido por el agua you..La enfermera lo va a pesar...How
waterbrash n salivacin f refleja que much do you weigh?..Cunto pesa?
precede al vmito weight n peso; (sports) pesa; excess
watery adj acuoso; discharge secre- sobrepeso; ideal body peso corporal
cin acuosa ideal; lean body peso corporal
wave n ola; (sound, light, etc.) onda; magro; to lift weights levantar pesas
brain onda cerebral; heat ola de weightlifting n levantamiento de pesas,
calor; shock onda de choque (el) levantar pesas, (in competition)
wavelength n longitud f de onda halterofilia; belt cinturn de levan-
wax n cera; ear cerumen m (form), tamiento
cera de los odos welfare n bienestar m; (US, governmen-
weak adj dbil tal assistance) asistencia social
weaken vt, vi debilitar(se) well adj & adv (comp better; super best)
weakening n debilitamiento, decaimien- bien; to get recuperarse, mejorarse,
to curarse
weakness n debilidad f wellbeing, well-being n bienestar m
wean vt destetar wellness n bienestar m, sanidad f
weaning n destete m; from the venti- welt n verdugo
lator destete del respirador or ventila- went pret de go
wep 154 wit
wept pret & pp de weep tion. V. organization.

wet adj (comp wetter; super wettest) whole adj integral, entero, total, todo el;
mojado; to get mojarse; vt (pret & blood sangre total; whole-grain ce-
pp wet o wetted; ger wetting) mojar; reals cereales integrales; milk leche
to the bed orinarse en la cama, mo- entera; wheat trigo integral; the
jar la cama whole tumor..todo el tumor
wet dream n emisin nocturna (form), whooping cough n tos ferina, coquelu-
sueo hmedo che m&f (fam)
wet nurse n nodriza wick n mecha
wheal n (hive) roncha, habn m (esp. wide adj ancho
Esp); (welt) verdugo widen vt ensanchar, hacer ms ancho
wheat n trigo widow n viuda
wheelchair n silla de ruedas; electric widowed adj viudo
silla de ruedas elctrica; folding widower n viudo
silla de ruedas plegable; manual width n anchura, ancho
silla de ruedas manual; motorized wife n (pl wives) esposa
silla de ruedas motorizada wig n peluca
wheeze n sibilancia (form), silbido (en el wiggle vt, vi mover(se); Wiggle your
pecho); vi tener sibilancias, tener sil- toes..Mueva sus dedos del pie.
bidos (en el pecho); Have you been wild adj (animal) salvaje, (plant) silves-
wheezing?..Ha tenido sibilancias al tre
respirar?..Ha tenido silbidos en el pe- will n voluntad f; against your contra
cho? su voluntad; of one's own free por
wheezing n sibilancias (form), silbidos voluntad propia; power fuerza de
(en el pecho) voluntad, autodisciplina; to live ga-
whenever adv (doesn't matter when) nas de vivir
cuando quiera, a la hora que sea; (eve- wind n viento; (fam, stamina) resisten-
ry time that) cada vez que; whenever cia, capacidad f para esforzarse sin
you have pain..cada vez que tenga do- quedarse sin aliento
lor windburn n sequedad f y ardor de la piel
whey n suero de leche producidos por el viento
whiplash n latigazo (cervical) winded adj (fam) sin aliento or aire
whipworm n tricocfalo windpipe n (fam) trquea
whirlpool n baera de hidromasaje, tina wine n vino; red vino tinto; white
de hidromasaje (esp. Mex) vino blanco
whisper vt susurrar, decir en voz baja; wing n (of a hospital) ala
I'm going to whisper a word to see if winged scapula n escpula alada
you can hear me..Voy a susurrar una winter n invierno; itch sequedad f de
palabra para ver si me puede esuchar; la piel con comezn que ocurre gene-
vi susurrar, hablar en voz baja ralmente en el invierno
white adj blanco; n (of an egg) clara wipe vt enjugar; to oneself (after
whitehead n (derm) punto blanco moving bowels) limpiarse
whitener n blanqueador m; teeth o tooth wire n alambre m
blanqueador dental wired adj (fam) acelerado
whitening n (dent) blanqueamiento (den- wishful thinking n (el) creer que algo es
tal) verdadero porque se desea intensamen-
white noise n ruido blanco te
whitish adj blanquecino witchcraft n brujera
whitlow n panadizo (herptico), infec- witch hazel n agua de hamamelis
cin de la punta de un dedo (producida withdrawal n sndrome m de abstinencia
por el herpes en la mayora de los (form), sntomas sufridos por el adicto
casos) o alcohlico al suspender drogas o al-
WHO abbr World Health Organiza- cohol
wit 155 x-r
withdrawn adj retrado gusano

wives pl de wife worn pp de wear
woke pret de wake worry n (pl -ries) preocupacin f, in-
woman n (pl women) mujer f quietud f; vi (pret & pp -ried) preocu-
womb n tero, matriz f, vientre m (fam) parse; You worry too much..Se pre-
women pl de woman ocupa demasiado.
women's room n bao de mujeres or da- worse (comp de bad y badly) adj & adv
mas peor; to get empeorar, agravarse; to
wool n lana make agravar, empeorar; Is there
woozy adj (fam) mareado, drogado anything that makes the pain worse?
word n palabra; finding difficulty di- ..Hay algo que le agrave el dolor?
ficultad f para encontrar palabras worsening n empeoramiento, agrava-
wore pret de wear miento
work adj laboral, del trabajo; n trabajo; wound n herida; entrance orificio de
social trabajo social; vi trabajar; (to entrada; exit orificio de salida; flesh
function) funcionar, trabajar; Your herida superficial (que no afecta
kidneys have stopped working.. Sus ningn rgano); gunshot herida de
riones han dejado de funcionar; to bala, balazo (fam); knife cuchillada;
out (to exercise) hacer ejercicio (esp. penetrating herida penetrante;
del tipo que se hace en un gimnasio) puncture herida punzante; stab
worker n obrero -ra mf, trabajador -ra pualada, cuchillada; vt herir
mf; social trabajador social, asis- wounded adj herido; the los heridos
tente mf social wrap n (bandage material) venda; self-
worker's compensation n compensacin adherent elastic venda elstica
f laboral, programa m de seguro para autoadherente (Amer), venda elstica
compensar heridas relacionadas al tra- cohesiva (Esp); vt (pret & pp wrap-
bajo ped; ger wrapping) envolver
workout n sesin f de ejercicio (esp. del wrench vt to one's back (fam) lasti-
tipo que se hace en un gimnasio) marse la espalda
workplace n lugar m de(l) trabajo wrinkle n arruga; Smoking causes wrin-
workshop n taller m; parenting taller kles..Fumar causa arrugas; vt, vi arru-
de padres gar(se)
workup n conjunto de exmenes que se wrist n mueca
realiza para determinar la causa de un writer's cramp n calambre m del escri-
sntoma o signo biente or escritor
worm n gusano; (intestinal) lombriz f, writhe vi retorcerse
X
xanthoma n xantoma m unidad f de rayos equis; n rayo X;
x-ray adj de rayos X; department (film) radiografa, placa (fam); chest
yar 156 zyg
radiografa de trax; vt hacer una Tenemos que hacer una radiografa de

radiografa de, radiografiar (esp. Esp, su pie (radiografiar su pie).
form); We need to x-ray your foot..
Y
yarrow n (bot) milenrama avispa
yawn n bostezo; vi bostezar yesterday adv ayer
yaws n pian m, frambesia yoga n yoga m
year n ao yogurt n yogur m
yearly adj anual; adv anualmente yohimbine n yohimbina
yeast n levadura; brewer's levadura yolk n yema; egg yema de huevo;
de cerveza; infection candidiasis f sac saco vitelino
(form), infeccin por levaduras or young adj joven; person joven mf
hongos younger (comp of young) adj ms joven,
yellow adj amarillo menor; brother hermano menor
yellowish adj amarillento youth n juventud f
yellow jacket n avispa amarilla, (tipo de) yucca n (bot) yuca
Z
zafirlukast n zafirlukast m zoledronic acid, zoledronate n cido
zalcitabine n zalcitabina zoledrnico, zoledronato (esp. Esp)
zaleplon n zalepln m, zaleplon m zolmitriptan n zolmitriptn m
zanamivir n zanamivir m zolpidem n zolpidem m
zen adj & n zen m zombie n zombi or zombie m; to feel
zidovudine n zidovudina like a sentirse como un zombi
zinc n zinc m; oxide xido de zinc zone n zona; comfort zona de confort
zip code n cdigo postal zoophilia n zoofilia
zipper n cierre m, cremallera (esp. Esp) zoster (fam) V. herpes zoster.
ziprasidone n ziprasidona zygomycosis n zigomicosis f
zit n (fam o vulg) grano, barro zygote n cigoto
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AA 159 abu
A
AA See Alcohlicos Annimos. threatened abortion; sufrir un to
AAN abbr anticuerpo antinuclear. See miscarry; tener un to have an abor-
anticuerpo. tion; (espontneo) to miscarry
abacavir m abacavir abotonar vt, vr to button (up)
abajo adv below; de lower; la parte abrasin f (form) abrasion
de abajo..the lower part; hacia abrasivo -va adj & m abrasive
downward, down abrazar vt to embrace, hug
abandonar vt (una dieta, un tratamien- abrazo m embrace, hug
to, etc.) to give up on, to stop abrigo m coat
abandono m cessation; del tabaco abrir vt, vr (pp abierto) to open
smoking cessation abrochar vt, vr to buckle, to button (up)
abastecimiento m supply absceso m abscess
abatelenguas m (pl -guas) (Mex) tongue absentismo m absenteeism
depressor o blade absorbente adj absorbent
abdomen m abdomen, belly, stomach absorber vt to absorb
(fam) absorbible adj (sutura, etc.) absorbable;
abdominal adj abdominal; m (ejercicio) no nonabsorbable
sit-up absorciometra de rayos X de energa
abdominoplastia f abdominoplasty dual f dual-energy X-ray absorptiome-
abeja f bee; africanizada or asesina try (DEXA)
Africanized o killer bee absorcin f absorption
abertura f opening abstenerse vr to abstain; del alcohol
abierto -ta (pp of abrir) adj open to abstain from drinking alcohol
ablacin f ablation; con yodo radiac- abstinencia f abstinence; peridica
tivo radioactive iodine ablation; rhythm method
por radiofrecuencia radiofrequency abuelo -la m grandfather, grandparent; f
ablation grandmother
ablandador m softener; de heces, abultamiento m bulging, bulge
fecal stool softener abultar vi to bulge, to bulge out
ablandar vt to soften aburrido -da adj bored
abombamiento m (abultamiento) bulg- aburrir vt to bore; vr to become bored
ing, bulge abusador -ra mf abuser
abordaje m approach; quirrgico abusar vi to abuse; (sexualmente) to
surgical approach abuse, molest (sexually)
abortar vt to abort; vi (con intencin) to abusivo -va adj abusive
have an abortion; (sin intencin) to abuso m maltreatment (form), abuse;
miscarry, to have a miscarriage de (los) adultos mayores (esp. Mex)
abortivo adj & m abortifacient elder maltreatment o abuse; de dro-
aborto m abortion, miscarriage; de gas drug abuse; de (los) nios child
repeticin habitual abortion; es- maltreatment o abuse; de (las) per-
pontneo spontaneous abortion, mis- sonas mayores elder maltreatment o
carriage; habitual habitual abor- abuse; de sustancias substance
tion; incompleto incomplete abor- abuse; fsico physical maltreatment
tion; por nacimiento parcial par- o abuse; infantil child maltreatment
tial birth abortion; teraputico ther- o abuse; psicolgico psychological
apeutic abortion; amenaza de maltreatment o abuse; sexual sexual
aca 160 ci
maltreatment o abuse evening primrose oil; de palma

acabar vi (medicina, etc.) to run out; Se palm oil; de pescado fish oil; de
me acabaron las pastillas..I ran out of ricino castor oil; esencial essential
pills..My pills ran out. oil; mineral mineral oil; vegetal
acalasia f achalasia vegetable oil
acalculoso -sa adj acalculous acelerado -da adj (fam) hyperactive,
acantosis nigricans f acanthosis nigri- nervously energetic, wired (fam)
cans acelular adj acellular
acarbosa f acarbose aceptacin f (etapa del duelo, etc.) ac-
acariciar vt to caress, to fondle ceptance
caro m mite; (garrapata) tick; de la acero m steel; inoxidable stainless
cosecha harvest mite, chigger; del steel
polvo dust mite; rojo harvest mite, acervo gentico m gene pool
chigger acetbulo m acetabulum
acaso adv por si just in case acetaminofn, acetaminofeno m aceta-
acatarrarse vr to catch a cold minophen, paracetamol (INN)
acatisia f akathisia acetato m acetate
accesible adj accessible; para silla(s) acetazolamida f acetazolamide
de ruedas wheelchair accessible actico -ca adj acetic
acceso m access; (ataque) fit, spell; a acetilcistena f acetylcysteine
la atencin mdica access to medical acetona f acetone
care; para silla(s) de ruedas wheel- achacoso -sa adj sickly, having many
chair access; venoso venous access ailments, complaining of many ail-
accesorio -ria adj accessory ments
accidentado -da adj injured (in an acci- achaque m mild illness, ailment, afflic-
dent); mf accident victim tion, complaint
accidental adj accidental, unintended; acbar m (bot) aloe
muerte f accidental death aciclovir m acyclovir
accidentarse vr to have an accident acidez f acidity; (estomacal) heartburn,
accidente m accident; cerebrovascu- acid stomach (fam)
lar cerebrovascular accident, stroke; cido -da adj & m acid; actico ace-
cerebrovascular isqumico ische- tic acid; acetilsaliclico acetylsali-
mic stroke; de trabajo work-related cylic acid; alendrnico alendronic
accident; de trfico or trnsito acid, alendronate; cidos alfa hidrxi-
traffic accident; isqumico transi- dos alpha hydroxy acids; ascrbico
torio (AIT) transient ischemic attack ascorbic acid; azelaico azelaic acid;
(TIA); laboral work-related acci- brico boric acid; clorhdrico
dent hydrochloric acid; del estmago
accin f action; de corta short-acting; stomach acid; desoxirribonucleico
de intermedia intermediate-acting; (ADN) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA);
de prolongada long-acting; de flico folic acid, folate; folnico
rpida rapid-acting, fast-acting folinic acid, leucovorin (USAN);
aceite m oil; de cacahuete or caca- gamma hidroxibutrico gamma-hy-
huate peanut oil; de crtamo saf- droxybutyrate o gamma-hydroxybutyr-
flower oil; de citronela citronella ic acid (GHB), liquid ecstacy (fam);
oil; de coco coconut oil; de col- gstrico gastric acid; glutmico
za rapeseed oil; de eucalipto de li- glutamic acid; graso See cido gra-
mn lemon eucalyptus oil; de gera- so as a separate entry; hialurnico
nio geranium oil; de hgado de ba- hyaluronic acid; ibandrnico iban-
calao cod-liver oil; del rbol del t dronic acid, ibandronate; lctico
tea tree oil; de limn lemon oil; lactic acid; linoleico linoleic acid;
de maz corn oil; de man peanut nalidxico nalidixic acid; nicot-
oil; de oliva olive oil; de onagra nico nicotinic acid, niacin; ntrico
ci 161 ade
nitric acid; paraaminobenzoico acrocordn m (derm) acrochordon, skin

or para-aminobenzoico paraamino- tag
benzoic o para-aminobenzoic acid acrofobia f acrophobia
(PABA); retinoico retinoic acid; acromegalia f acromegaly
ribonucleico (ARN) ribonucleic acid acta f certificate; de nacimiento birth
(RNA); risedrnico risedronic acid, certificate
risedronate; saliclico salicylic acid; actnico -ca adj actinic
tartrico tartaric acid; tricloro- actinomicosis f actinomycosis
actico trichloroacetic acid; rico actitud f attitude
uric acid; valproico valproic acid, activador m activator; tisular del
valproate; zoledrnico zoledronic plasmingeno, del plasmingeno
acid, zoledronate tisular tissue plasminogen activator
cido graso m fatty acid; esencial (tPA)
essential fatty acid; insaturado activar vt to activate
unsaturated fatty acid; monoin- actividad f activity; actividades cotidia-
saturado monounsaturated fatty acid; nas activities of daily living
omega-3 omega-3 fatty acid; activo -va adj active, energetic; sexual-
poliinsaturado polyunsaturated fat- mente sexually active
ty acid; saturado saturated fatty acto m act; sexual sexual intercourse,
acid; trans trans fatty acid intercourse; durante el acto sexual..
acidophilus m acidophilus during sexual intercourse
aclarar vt (la voz o la garganta) to clear ACTP abbr angioplastia coronaria
(one's throat) transluminal percutnea. See angio-
aclimatarse vr to become acclimated plastia.
acn m&f acne; qustico cystic acne; actual adj current
roscea acne rosacea, rosacea (fam) actualizacin f (psych) actualization
acojinado -da adj padded actuar vi (droga, etc.) to act
acojinar vt to pad, cushion acuchillar vt to stab
acolchado -da adj padded; m padding acudir vi to seek, to go; al mdico to
acolchar vt to pad, cushion go to the doctor, to seek medical atten-
acompaante mf companion, person action
companying acfeno m (frec. pl) tinnitus
acondicionador m conditioner; de acumulacin f accumulation, buildup
cabello or pelo, capilar (esp. Esp) acumular vt to accumulate; vr to accu-
hair conditioner mulate, build up
acondicionamiento m conditioning; acumulativo -va adj cumulative; efecto
fsico physical conditioning, fitness cumulative effect
acondroplasia f achondroplasia acuoso -sa adj aqueous, watery; secre-
acongojar vt to upset, worry, concern cin acuosa watery discharge
aconsejar vt to advise acupresin f acupressure
acontecimiento m occurrence, event, de- acupuntura f acupuncture
velopment acstico -ca adj acoustic
acordarse vr to remember, to recall; Me adalimumab m adalimumab
acuerdo de eso..I remember that. adapaleno m adapalene
acortar vt to shorten adaptacin f adaptation
acosar vt to harass, (ped) to bully adaptar vt, vr to adapt, to adjust; bien
acoso m harassment, (ped) bullying; adaptado well-adjusted
sexual sexual harassment adecuado -da adj appropriate, suitable;
acostarse vr to lie down; (en la cama, (suficiente) adequate, sufficient
para dormir) to go to bed adefovir m adefovir
acostumbrarse vr to get used to adelante adv hacia forward
acrilamida f acrylamide adelgazarse vr to get o become thin, to
acrlico -ca adj & m acrylic lose weight
ade 162 afr
adenitis f adenitis adquirido -da adj acquired; en la co-

adenocarcinoma m adenocarcinoma munidad community-acquired
adenoidectoma f adenoidectomy adquirir vt to acquire
adenoides fpl adenoids adrenal adj adrenal; f adrenal gland
adenoiditis f adenoiditis adrenalectoma f adrenalectomy
adenoma m adenoma; velloso villous adrenalina f adrenaline
adenoma adsorbente adj adsorbent
adenomatoso -sa adj adenomatous adulterar vt to adulterate
adenomiosis f adenomyosis adulto -ta adj & mf adult, grown-up
adenosina f adenosine (fam)
adenovirus m (pl -rus) adenovirus adverso -sa adj adverse
adentro adv inside advertencia f warning
adherencia f adherence; (brida) adhe- adyuvante adj adjuvant
sion; al tratamiento adherence to aerbic m aerobics; de bajo impacto
treatment low impact aerobics
adherido -da adj adherent, attached aerbico -ca adj (metabolismo) aerobic;
adhesivo -va adj & m adhesive mpl (esp. SA) aerobics
adiccin f addiction; a la herona aerbics mpl (esp. Mex) aerobics
heroin addiction aerobio -bia adj (micro) aerobic
adictivo -va adj addictive aerosol m aerosol, spray; inhaler; de
adicto -ta adj addicted; volverse to pimienta pepper spray; dosifica-
get o become addicted; mf addict; a dor metered-dose inhaler; nasal
la herona heroin addict nasal inhaler o spray; en aerosolized
adiposo -sa adj fatty; tejido fatty tis- afasia f aphasia; expresiva expressive
sue aphasia; receptiva receptive apha-
aditivo -va adj & m additive sia
administracin f administration; Ad- afeccin f (cario) affection; (enferme-
ministracin de Alimentos y Drogas dad) disease, condition, affliction
(US) Food and Drug Administration afectar vt to affect; afectado por..af-
(FDA) fected by; no afectado unaffected
administrador -ra mf administrator; afectivo -va adj emotional
de casos case manager afecto m affection; (psych) affect;
administrar vt (una droga, etc.) to ad- aplanado flat affect; embotado
minister; (un hospital, etc.) to admin- blunted affect
istrate afectuoso -sa adj affectionate
admisin f (Ang, al hospital) admission afeitadora f (electric) shaver
admitir vt (Ang, al hospital) to admit afeitar vt, vr to shave
ADN abbr cido desoxirribonucleico. afeminado -da adj effeminate
See cido. afresis f apheresis
adolescencia f adolescence afilado -da adj sharp
adolescente adj & mf adolescent afinidad f affinity
adolorido -da (Amer) See dolorido. aflatoxina f aflatoxin
adopcin f adoption afliccin f distress; affliction
adoptar vt to adopt afligir vt to afflict; (apenar) to upset,
adoptivo -va adj adoptive; padres adop- disturb; to hurt
tivos adoptive parents aflojar vt to loosen; (relajar) to relax;
adormecer vt (con anestesia local) to Afloje el brazo..Relax your arm.
anesthetize, to numb up; vr (entume- afnico -ca adj hoarse, having lost one's
cerse) to become numb, to go to sleep voice; estar to be hoarse, to have
(fam), to fall asleep (fam) lost one's voice
adormecido -da adj numb, asleep (fam) afrecho m bran
adormecimiento m numbness afrodisaco, afrodisiaco adj & m aphro-
adormilado -da adj drowsy disiac
afr 163 AIN
afrontar vt to face, confront, (lidiar con) agricultor -ra mf farmer

to cope with agrietado -da adj cracked, split, (labios,
afta f aphthous ulcer (form), canker sore; piel) chapped
(candidiasis oral) thrush agrietarse vr to crack, to split, (labios,
agachar vt (la cabeza) to bend down piel) to chap, get chapped
(one's head); Agache la cabeza.. Bend agrio -gria adj sour
your head down; vr to bend over, bend agrupacin f cluster; de casos cluster
down, stoop of cases
agammaglobulinemia f agammaglobuli- agruras fpl heartburn
nemia agua f water; corriente running wa-
agarradera f (barra) grab bar ter; de hamamelis witch hazel;
agarrar vt to grasp, grip; (fam, una en- del grifo, de la llave tap water;
fermedad) to catch (a disease) destilada distilled water; dulce
agarre m grip fresh water; dura hard water; en
agencia f agency el pulmn (la rodilla, etc.) water on
agente m (pharm, etc.) agent; naran- the lung (the knee, etc.); hirviendo
ja Agent Orange; patgeno patho- boiling water; mala (carabela
gen portuguesa) Portuguese man-of-war,
gil adj agile stinging jellyfish; mineral mineral
agitacin f agitation, restlessness water; aguas negras sewage, domestic
agitado -da adj agitated, upset wastewater; oxigenada hydrogen
agitar vt to agitate, to upset; to shake; peroxide; potable potable water,
Agtese bien antes de usarse..Shake drinking water; purificada purified
well before using; vr to become agi- water; aguas residuales wastewater;
tated, to become upset; to fidget salada salt water; aguas termales
agobiar vt overwhelm hot springs
agona f suffering preceding death, per- aguacate m avocado
iod preceding death; agony, intense aguamala See agua mala under agua.
pain, intense suffering aguantar vt to tolerate, endure, stand,
agnico -ca adj agonal bear; la respiracin (fam) to hold
agorafobia f agoraphobia one's breath; Aguante la respiracin
agotado -da adj exhausted, run-down; ..Hold your breath.
used up agudeza f acuity; visual visual acuity
agotador -ra adj exhausting, tiring agudizacin f (form) exacerbation, flare
agotamiento m extreme fatigue, exhaus- agudo -da adj (enfermedad) acute; (do-
tion; depletion; (profesional) burnout lor) sharp; (tono) high-pitched
agotar vt to exhaust, to tire out; to de- aguijn m stinger
plete; vr to become exhausted, to tire aguja f needle; hipodrmica hypo-
out; to become depleted dermic needle; mariposa butterfly
agrandamiento m enlargement needle
agrandar vt to enlarge, make bigger; vr agujero m hole
to get o become bigger ahogar vt to drown; (asfixiar) to suffo-
agravamiento m worsening, deteriora- cate, smother; vr to drown; to suffo-
tion cate, smother, to choke (due to fumes,
agravar vt to aggravate, make worse; vi, lack of air, etc.), to feel short of breath;
vr to get worse; Se agrav..He got Siento que me ahogo..I feel short of
worse. breath.
agregar vt to add; No agregue sal.. ahogo m choking sensation, shortness of
Don't add salt. breath
agresin f aggression; (asalto) assault; ahorcar vt to hang (by the neck); vr to
sexual sexual assault hang oneself
agresivo -va adj aggressive, combative AINE abbr antiinflamatorio no esteroi-
agrcola adj agricultural deo. See antiinflamatorio.
air 164 ali
airbag m airbag alcaptonuria f alkaptonuria

aire m air; acondicionado air condi- alcohol m alcohol, liquor; benclico
tioning; ambiente or ambiental benzyl alcohol; desnaturalizado
room air; contaminado air pollu- denatured alcohol; isoproplico iso-
tion, smog; del ambiente room air; propyl alcohol; para fricciones or
al libre outdoors; tener (esp. para frotar rubbing alcohol
Mex, fam; en el pecho, abdomen, etc.) alcohlico -ca adj & mf alcoholic; en
to have air (in one's chest, abdomen, recuperacin recovering alcoholic
etc.) (refers to a popular belief that Alcohlicos Annimos (AA) mpl Alco-
pain in the chest or abdomen may be holics Anonymous (AA)
due to trapped air) alcoholismo m alcoholism
aislado -da adj isolated; (emocionalmen- aldosterona f aldosterone
te) isolated, alienated aldosteronismo m aldosteronism
aislamiento m isolation; inverso re- aleatorio -ria adj random; pruebas
verse isolation; protector protective aleatorias random testing
isolation; respiratorio respiratory alegre adj cheerful
isolation alendronato, alendronato sdico, cido
aislar vt to isolate; vr to isolate oneself alendrnico (INN) m alendronate,
AIT abbr accidente isqumico transito- alendronate sodium (USAN), alendron-
rio. See accidente. ic acid (INN)
ajo m garlic alrgeno, alergeno m allergen
ajustable adj adjustable alergia f allergy; al polen allergy to
ajustador m (Carib) brassiere pollen, hay fever; alergias estaciona-
ajustar vt to adjust, to fit les seasonal allergies
ajuste m adjustment alrgico -ca adj allergic; Es Ud. alr-
ala f (de un hospital) wing (of a hospital) gico a la penicilina?..Are you allergic
alacrn m scorpion to penicillin?
alado -da adj webbed, winged; cuello alergista mf allergist
webbed neck; escpula winged alergologa f study of allergies
scapula alerglogo -ga mf allergist
alambre m wire; de pas barbed wire alerta adj alert; f alert; sanitaria
alanina f alanine health alert
alarma f alarm; de cama bed alarm aleteo m flutter; auricular atrial flut-
albendazol m albendazole ter
albergue m shelter; para mujeres alfa f alpha; fetoprotena alpha feto-
women's shelter; para mujeres protein; galactosidasa alpha galac-
maltratadas battered women's shelter; tosidase; metildopa alpha methyl-
para personas sin hogar homeless dopa
shelter alfalfa f (bot) alfalfa
albinismo m albinism alfiler m pin
albino -na adj & mf albino alfuzosina f alfuzosin
albmina f albumin alga f alga; verdeazulada blue-green
albuminuria f albuminuria algae; [Nota: En ingls se usa casi
albuterol m albuterol siempre la forma plural: algae.]
alcalino -na adj alkaline alginato m alginate
alcalosis f alkalosis algodn m cotton
alcance m reach; fuera del de los algodoncillo m (Mex) thrush
nios out of reach of children alhea f (bot) henna
alcanfor m camphor alienado -da adj alienated
alcanzar vt, vi to reach; (durar) to last; aliento m breath; mal bad breath
Las pastillas slo me alcanzaron dos alimentacin f feeding, nourishment,
semanas..The pills only lasted me two diet; equilibrada or balanceada
weeks. balanced diet; por sonda tube feed-
ali 165 amb
ing alsine m (bot) chickweed

alimentar vt to feed alta f (del hospital) discharge; dar de
alimentario -ria adj alimentary; (diet- to discharge
tico) dietary alteplasa f alteplase
alimenticio -cia adj (nutricional) nutri- alteracin f disturbance; del nivel de
tional; (diettico) dietary conciencia altered level of conscious-
alimento m food; alimentos enlatados ness
canned food(s); alimentos infantiles alterado -da adj (molesto) upset
baby food(s); alimentos naturales alterar vt to upset; vr to get o become
health o natural food(s); alimentos upset
para bebs baby food(s); alimentos alternar vt, vi to alternate
procesados processed food(s); [Nota: alternativa f alternative
La traduccin de alimento es siempre alterno -na adj alternate; das alternos
food, pero la traduccin de alimentos alternate days
puede ser equivalentemente food o altitud f altitude; en at high altitude;
foods.] gran high altitude
alineacin f alignment alto -ta adj high, tall; upper; Su glucosa
alineamiento m alignment est muy alta..Your glucose is very
alinear vt to align; vr to line up high...Es muy alto su pap?..Is your
alisar vt (dent, etc.) to make smooth, to father very tall?; vas respiratorias al-
smooth tas upper respiratory tract
alitisico -ca adj acalculous altura f height; altitude, elevation; Cul
aliviar vt to alleviate, soothe, relieve; vr es su altura?..How tall are you?; en
(sntoma) to resolve, to get better; at high altitude; gran high altitude
(Mex, fam, dar a luz) to give birth, de- alubias fpl beans
liver alucinacin f hallucination
alivio m relief alumbramiento m childbirth, moment of
alma f soul delivery; delivery of the placenta and
almacn m store, reserve fetal membranes
almacenar vt to store, to reserve alumbre m alum
almidn m starch; de maz cornstarch aluminio m aluminum
almohada f pillow, cushion alvolo, alveolo m (dent) alveolus, sock-
almohadilla f small pillow, cushion, pad; et; (lung) alveolus
trmica or elctrica heating pad amable adj friendly, kind
almorrana f hemorrhoid ama de casa f homemaker, housewife
almorzar vi to have lunch, to have a amalgama f (dent) amalgam
morning meal (often social) amamantamiento m breastfeeding
almotriptn m almotriptan amamantar vt to breastfeed, to feed, to
almuerzo m lunch, morning meal (often nurse
social) amantadina f amantadine
aloe, loe m (bot) aloe amar vt, vi to love
aloinjerto m allograft amargo -ga adj bitter
alojarse vr to lodge amargn m (bot) dandelion
alpata mf allopath amarillento -ta adj yellowish
alopata f allopathy amarillo -lla adj yellow
aloptico -ca adj allopathic ambidiestro, ambidextro -tra adj ambi-
alopecia f alopecia dextrous
alopurinol m allopurinol ambiental adj environmental
alpinismo m mountaineering ambiente m surroundings, environment
alprazolam m alprazolam ambivalencia f ambivalence
alquitrn m tar; de hulla coal tar ambliopa f amblyopia, lazy eye (fam)
alrededor adv around; del brazo ambrosa f (bot) ragweed
around your arm ambulacin f ambulation
amb 166 ane
ambulancia f ambulance anacardo m cashew

ambulatorio -ria adj ambulatory, outpa- anaerbico -ca adj anaerobic (esp. me-
tient; ciruga outpatient surgery; tabolism)
paciente mf outpatient; procedi- anaerobio -bia adj (micro) anaerobic
miento outpatient procedure anafilctico -ca adj anaphylactic
ameba f ameba anafilactoide adj anaphylactoid
amebiano -na adj amebic anafilaxia, anafilaxis f anaphylaxis
amebiasis f amebiasis anal adj anal
amenaza f threat analfabetismo m illiteracy
amenazar vt, vi to threaten analfabeto -ta adj illiterate
amenorrea f amenorrhea analgesia f analgesia; controlada por
amianto m asbestos el paciente patient-controlled analge-
amiba f ameba sia
amibiano -na adj amebic analgsico -ca adj & m analgesic
amibiasis f amebiasis anlisis m (pl -sis) analysis, test, assay,
amgdala f tonsil; (cerebral) amigdala testing; (psych, fam) psychoanalysis,
amigdalectoma f tonsillectomy analysis (fam); de heces stool test;
amigdalitis f tonsillitis de orina urinalysis (form), urine
amigo -ga mf friend test; de sangre blood test; de se-
amilasa f amylase men semen analysis
amiloidosis f amyloidosis analista mf (psych, fam) psychoanalyst,
amilorida f amiloride analyst (fam)
aminocido m amino acid analizador m analyzer
aminoglucsido m aminoglycoside analizar vt to analyze
amiodarona f amiodarone anlogo m analogue
amiotrfico -ca adj amyotrophic anaranjado -da adj orange
amistad f friendship; fpl friends anastomosis f anastomosis
amitriptilina f amitriptyline anastrozol m anastrozole
amlodipina f amlodipine anatoma f anatomy; patolgica ana-
amlodipino m amlodipine tomic pathology
amnesia f amnesia anatmico -ca adj anatomical
amniocentesis f (pl -sis) amniocentesis anatomopatlogo -ga mf anatomic pa-
amnionitis f amnionitis thologist
amnitico -ca adj amniotic ancho -cha adj wide; m width
amoniaco, amonaco m ammonia anchura f width
amonio m ammonium anciano -na adj old, elderly; m old man,
amor m love; hacer el to make love old person; f old woman
amortiguado -da adj buffered andadera f (Mex) walker
amoxicilina f amoxicillin andador m walker; con ruedas de-
ampicilina f ampicillin lanteras front-wheeled walker
ampolla f blister; de sangre blood andar vi to walk
blister; de Vater ampulla of Vater andrgeno m androgen
ampolloso -sa adj bullous androginia f androgyny
amprenavir m amprenavir andropausia f andropause
mpula f (Mex, Cuba) ampule anemia f anemia; aplsica aplastic
amputacin f amputation; por deba- anemia; de clulas falciformes,
jo de la rodilla below-the-knee ampu- drepanoctica, falciforme sickle
tation; por encima de la rodilla cell anemia; ferropnica (form)
above-the-knee amputation iron deficiency anemia; hemoltica
amputado -da mf amputee hemolytic anemia; perniciosa per-
amputar vt to amputate, to cut off (fam) nicious anemia; por deficiencia de
anablico -ca adj anabolic hierro iron deficiency anemia; si-
anabolizante adj anabolic deroblstica sideroblastic anemia
an 167 ant
anmico -ca adj anemic angioplasty (PTCA)

anencefalia f anencephaly angiosarcoma m angiosarcoma
anergia f anergy ngulo m angle, bend; del ojo angle o
anestesia f anesthesia; epidural epi- corner of the eye
dural anesthesia; espinal spinal angustia f anxiety, anguish
anesthesia; general general anes- anhedonia f (psych) anhedonia
thesia; local local anesthesia; ra- anilina f aniline
qudea spinal anesthesia; regional anillo m ring; vaginal vaginal ring
regional anesthesia animal adj & m animal; de compaa
anestesiar vt (local) to anesthetize, to companion animal; de servicio ser-
numb up (fam); (general) to anesthe- vice animal
tize, to put to sleep (fam) animalito m (esp. Mex, fam) bug, insect;
anestsico -ca adj & m anesthetic; ge- parasite
neral general anesthetic; local local nimo m spirits, mood, energy; estado
anesthetic, numbing medicine (fam) de mood; oscilaciones fpl del
anestesiologa f anesthesiology mood swings
anestesilogo -ga mf anesthesiologist ano m anus
anestesista mf anesthesiologist; anesthe- anoche adv last night
tist anomala f anomaly, malformation, ab-
aneurisma m aneurysm; artico abnormality; congnita congenital
dominal, de aorta abdominal ab- anomaly, birth defect
dominal aortic aneurysm; disecante anomia f (psych) anomie
dissecting aneurysm; mictico my- anorexia f anorexia; nerviosa anorex-
cotic aneurysm ia nervosa
anexial adj adnexal anorexgeno -na adj & m anorexiant
anfetamina f amphetamine anormal adj abnormal
anfotericina B f amphotericin B anormalidad f abnormality
angetis f angiitis anotar vt (valores del azcar, etc.) to re-
anglica f (bot) angelica cord (sugar values, etc.)
angiitis f (Ang) angiitis anovulacin f anovulation
angina f (de pecho) angina; (amigdala) anovulatorio -ria adj anovulatory
tonsil; de Prinzmetal Prinzmetal anquilosis f ankylosis
angina, variant angina; de Vincent anquilostoma m hookworm
Vincent's angina; inestable unsta- anquilostomiasis f ancylostomiasis
ble angina; tener anginas (Mex, fam) ansia f (frec. pl) craving, desire; anxiety;
to have tonsillitis; variante or de nicotina craving for nicotine
vasoespstica variant o vasospastic ansiedad f anxiety; de ejecucin or
angina desempeo or rendimiento perfor-
anginoso -sa adj anginal mance anxiety
angiodisplasia f angiodysplasia ansioltico -ca adj anxiolitic, antianxi-
angioedema m angioedema ety; m anxiolitic
angiografa f (tcnica) angiography; (es- ansioso -sa adj anxious
tudio) angiogram; por tomografa antagonista m antagonist; del calcio
computarizada computed tomograph- calcium antagonist, calcium channel
ic (CT) angiography blocker; del CCR5 CCR5 antago-
angiograma m angiogram nist; del receptor de angiotensina
angioma m angioma; aracniforme angiotensin receptor blocker
spider angioma, spider (fam) anteanoche adv the night before last
angiomatosis f angiomatosis; bacilar anteayer adv the day before yesterday
bacillary angiomatosis antebrazo m forearm
angioplastia f angioplasty; coronaria antecedentes mpl history; de cncer
transluminal percutnea (ACTP) (traumatismo, etc.) history of cancer
percutaneous transluminal coronary (trauma, etc.); familiares family
ant 168 ant
history; mdicos, patolgicos or antidroga adj antidrug

personales past medical history antiemtico -ca adj & m antiemetic
anteojos mpl glasses, eyeglasses; os- antiepilptico -ca adj anticonvulsant; m
curos sunglasses antiepileptic drug, antiepileptic (fam)
antepasado m ancestor antier See anteayer.
antepi m forefoot antiespasmdico -ca adj & m antispas-
anterior adj anterior; (previo) previous modic
antes adv before; No tena dolor antes..I antiespstico -ca adj & m antispasmodic
didn't have pain before; de before; antifngico -ca adj & m antifungal
antes de las comidas.. before meals; antigs adj (contra los gases) antigas
de que before; antes de que se va- antgeno m antigen; carcinoembrio-
ya..before you go nario carcinoembryonic antigen;
anticido -da adj & m antacid prosttico especfico (APE) prostate-
antialrgico -ca adj preventing or treat- specific antigen (PSA)
ing allergies; m allergy medicine antigripal adj anti-flu
antianginoso -sa adj & m antianginal antihelmntico -ca adj & m anthelmin-
antiarrtmico -ca adj & m antiarrhyth- thic
mic antihiginico -ca adj unsanitary
antiasmtico -ca adj & m antiasthmatic antihipertensivo -va adj & m antihyper-
antibacteriano -na adj antibacterial tensive
antibitico -ca adj & m antibiotic; de antihistamnico -ca adj & m antihista-
amplio espectro broad-spectrum anti- mine
biotic antiinflamatorio -ria adj antiinflamma-
anticanceroso -sa adj anti-cancer tory; m antiinflammatory agent, anti-
anticoagulante adj anticoagulant; m an- inflammatory (fam); no esteroideo
ticoagulant, blood thinner (fam); (AINE) non-steroidal antiinflammato-
lpico lupus anticoagulant ry drug (NSAID)
anticoagular vt (Ang) to anticoagulate antimictico -ca adj & m antifungal
anticolinrgico -ca adj & m anticholi- antimicrobiano -na adj & m antimicro-
nergic bial
anticoncepcin f contraception, birth antimonial m antimonial
control antineoplsico -ca adj anti-cancer
anticonceptivo -va adj & m contracep- antioxidante adj & m antioxidant
tive; oral oral contraceptive, birth antipaldico -ca adj & m antimalarial
control pill antiparasitario -ria adj antiparasitic
anticongelante m antifreeze antiptico -ca adj unfriendly
anticonvulsivante adj anticonvulsant; m antipirtico -ca adj & m antipyretic
antiepileptic antipsictico -ca adj & m antipsychotic
anticonvulsivo -va adj anticonvulsant; m antirreflujo adj antireflux
antiepileptic antirretroviral adj & m antiretroviral
anticuerpo m antibody; anticuerpos antisptico -ca adj & m antiseptic
contra su propio organismo..antibod- antisocial adj antisocial
ies against your own body; anticuerpo antisuero m antiserum
antifosfolpido antiphospholipid anti- antitabaco adj antismoking
body; anticuerpo antimitocondrial antitrmico -ca adj & m antipyretic
antimitochondrial antibody; anticuer- antitoxina f antitoxin
po antinuclear (AAN) antinuclear an- antitranspirante adj & m antiperspirant
tibody (ANA) antitrombtico -ca adj & m antithrom-
antidepresivo -va adj & m antidepres- botic
sant; tricclico tricyclic antidepres- antiulceroso -sa adj preventing or treat-
sant ing ulcers; medicamento ulcer me-
antidiarreico -ca adj & m antidiarrheal dicine; m ulcer medicine
antdoto m antidote antiveneno m antivenin, antivenom
ant 169 ara
antiviral adj & m antiviral aplsico -ca adj aplastic

antojo m craving; (derm, fam) birthmark aplastamiento m crushing; vertebral
ntrax m carbuncle; (Ang, carbunco) an- vertebral compression fracture
thrax aplastante adj (dolor, etc.) crushing
anual adj annual, yearly aplastar vt to crush
anualmente adv yearly aplicacin f application
anular adj annular aplicador m applicator, swab; de al-
anzuelo m fishhook godn cotton applicator o swab
aadir vt to add aplicar vt to apply
ao m year; Tengo tres aos..I'm three apnea f apnea; obstructiva del sueo
(years old); aos reproductivos child- obstructive sleep apnea
bearing years apoderado -da mf (para tomar decisio-
aoso -sa adj older nes mdicas) health care proxy o agent
aorta f aorta apfisis f (pl -sis) (anat) process;
artico -ca adj aortic mastoides mastoid process; xifoi-
apachurrar vt to mash, press down des xiphoid process
aparato m apparatus, device; (dent) ap- apsito m dressing; oclusivo occlu-
pliance; (digestivo, etc.) tract, system; sive dressing
(obst, fam, DIU) intrauterine device apoyacabezas m headrest
(IUD); de ayuda auditiva assistive apoyar vt to support, to rest; Debemos
hearing device; de ortodoncia apoyar las decisiones de nuestros hi-
braces; digestivo digestive o gas- jos..We should support our children's
trointestinal tract, digestive system; decisions...Apoye el brazo en un co-
extraoral (orthodontics) headgear; jn..Rest your arm on a cushion.
genital genital tract; genitourina- apoyo m support; moral moral sup-
rio genitourinary tract; locomotor port
musculoskeletal system; ortopdico apraxia f apraxia
brace; reproductor or reproducti- aprender vt, vi to learn; aprender a ca-
vo reproductive system; respirato- minar..to learn to walk
rio respiratory tract o system; uri- aprendizaje m learning
nario urinary tract apretado -da adj tight
aparecer vi to appear, to develop apretar vt to squeeze, to constrict, to
apariencia f appearance grip; (ropa, calzado) to pinch, to be
apata f apathy too tight; los dientes to bite down,
aptico -ca adj apathetic, listless (como hbito) to grind one's teeth;
APE abbr antgeno prosttico especfi- Aprieta los dientes cuando se siente
co. V. antgeno. estresada?..Do you grind your teeth
apellido m last name, surname; ma- when you feel stressed?; vi (ropa, cal-
terno maternal surname; paterno zado) to bind, to be too tight
paternal surname apropiado -da adj appropriate, suitable
apenar vt to pain, sadden, distress; vr to aproximadamente adv approximately
become sad o pained o distressed; aptitud f aptitude
(Amer, sentir vergenza) to feel em- apualar vt to stab
barrassed A quien corresponda, To Whom It May
apndice m appendix Concern
apendicectoma f appendectomy arador de la sarna m scabies mite
apendicitis f appendicitis araa f spider; capulina black widow
apetito m appetite (spider); reclusa, parda, ma-
Apgar m (fam) Apgar score rrn brown recluse (spider); vas-
apiado -da adj (dent) crowded; dientes cular spider angioma, spider (fam);
apiados crowded teeth violinista (esp. Mex) brown recluse
apio m celery (spider)
apixabn m apixaban araar vt to scratch, to claw
ara 170 art
araazo m scratch (esp. by claws) arrollar vt (atropellar) to run over

arandanera f (bot) bilberry arroz m rice
arndano m (bot) cranberry; (mirtilo) arruga f wrinkle; arrugas del fumador..
bilberry; rojo cranberry smoker's wrinkles
rbol genealgico, rbol familiar m arrugar vt, vr to wrinkle
family tree arrullar vi (ped) to coo
arcada f (frec. pl) retching, dry heaves arsenal teraputico m armamentarium
(fam) arsnico m arsenic; trixido de arse-
arco m arch; cado fallen arch; del nic trioxide
pie arch of the foot artemisinina f artemisinin
arder vi to burn, to sting; Esto le va a arteria f artery; braquial brachial ar-
arder un poco..This will burn (sting) tery; cartida (comn) (common)
a little bit. carotid artery; (coronaria) circun-
ardiente adj burning fleja circumflex (coronary) artery;
ardilla f squirrel coronaria (derecha) (right) coronary
ardor m (sensacin) burning, burning artery; coronaria (principal) iz-
sensation; Siento ardor en los pies..I quierda left (main) coronary artery;
feel burning in my feet. (coronaria) descendente anterior iz-
rea f area, district quierda left anterior descending (coro-
arete m earring nary) artery; arterias endurecidas
argatroban m argatroban (fam) hardened arteries (fam); fem-
arginina f arginine oral femoral artery; humeral bra-
argn m argon chial artery; ilaca or iliaca iliac ar-
aripiprazol m aripiprazole tery; mesentrica (superior, inferi-
arma f weapon; biolgica biologic or) (superior, inferior) mesenteric ar-
weapon; de fuego firearm; para- tery; popltea popliteal artery;
lizante stun gun; qumica chemical radial radial artery; subclavia sub-
weapon clavian artery
armadillo m armadillo arterial adj arterial
armazones mpl (para lentes) frames (for arteriografa f (tcnica) angiography;
eyeglasses) (estudio) angiogram
ARN abbr cido ribonucleico. See ci- arteriosclerosis, arterioesclerosis f ar-
do. teriosclerosis
rnica f (bot) arnica arteriovenoso -sa adj arteriovenous
aromaterapia f aromatherapy arteritis f arteritis; de clulas gigan-
arquear vt to arch; la espalda to arch tes giant cell arteritis; de Takayasu
one's back Takayasu's arteritis; temporal tem-
arrastrar vt las palabras to slur one's poral arteritis
words o speech, to slur artes marciales mpl&fpl martial arts
arrebato m (emocional) (emotional) out- articulacin f joint; de la rodilla (to-
burst billo, etc.) knee (ankle, etc.) joint
arreglar vt (fam) to repair, fix articular adj articular; dolor joint
arremangarse vr to roll up ones sleeve pain
or pant leg artificial adj artificial
arrepentimiento m remorse artrtico -ca adj arthritic
arriba adv above; de 100 (Amer) artritis f arthritis; juvenil juvenile ar-
above 100, higher than 100; de up- thritis; reactiva reactive arthritis;
per; hacia upward, up reumatoide rheumatoid arthritis
arriesgar vt to risk; vr to take a risk, to artrografa f (tcnica) arthrography; (es-
risk oneself tudio) arthrogram
arritmia f arrhythmia artroplastia f arthroplasty; total de
arrojar vt (fam, vomitar) to vomit, to cadera total hip replacement; total
throw up (fam) de rodilla total knee replacement
art 171 ata
artroscopia, artroscopa f arthroscopy tance, welfare

artroscpico -ca adj arthroscopic asistente mf assistant, aide; mdico
artrosis f osteoarthritis, degenerative medical assistant
joint disease asistir vt to assist, aid; (una clnica, cla-
asa f (intestinal) loop (of bowel) se, etc.) to attend; asistido por compu-
asado -da adj roasted, grilled; a la tadora, asistido por vaco, etc. com-
parrilla grilled, broiled, barbecued puter-assisted, vacuum-assisted, etc.
asaltar vt to assault asistivo -va adj (Ang) assistive
asalto m assault asistolia f asystole, flatline (fam)
asar vt to roast, to grill; a la parrilla asma f asthma
to grill, broil, to barbecue asmtico -ca adj & mf asthmatic
asbesto m asbestos asociacin f association; libre free
asbestosis f asbestosis association
ascariasis, ascaridiasis f ascariasis asociado -da adj associated, linked;
scaris m (pl -ris) roundworm con associated with, linked to; no
ascendente adj ascending unrelated
ascitis f ascites asolearse vr to get sun
asco m (nusea) nausea asparagina f asparagine
ascrbico -ca adj ascorbic aspartame, aspartamo m aspartame
asegurado -da adj insured; no unin- aspecto m appearance
sured aspereza f roughness
aseguranza f (Mex) insurance aspergilosis f aspergillosis
asegurarse vr to check, to make sure, to spero -ra adj (piel, etc.) rough
be sure; Me asegur de mantenerlo aspiracin f aspiration; articular
limpio..I made sure to keep it clean. joint aspiration; con aguja fina fine
asentaderas fpl (fam) buttocks, bottom needle aspiration
(fam) aspirar vt (inhalar) to inhale, breathe in;
aseo m hygiene; bucal oral hygiene (por la nariz) to sniff; (con jeringa) to
asptico -ca adj aseptic, sterile aspirate
asequible adj affordable; cuidado de la aspirina f aspirin
salud affordable health care asqueroso -sa adj (nauseabundo) nause-
asertividad f assertiveness ating
asesor -ra mf (consejero) counselor astenia f weakness, lack of energy, asthe-
asesoramiento m counseling; genti- nia (ant)
co genetic counseling astigmatismo m astigmatism
asesora f counseling; familiar family astilla f sliver, splinter, chip, fragment
counseling; matrimonial marriage astillar vt, vr to chip
counseling astrgalo m talus
asfixia f asphyxia, suffocation astringente adj & m astringent
asfixiar vt, vr to asphyxiate, suffocate Asuntos de Veteranos mpl Veterans Af-
asiento m seat; de ducha shower stool fairs (VA)
o seat; de seguridad infantil (para asustar vt to frighten
vehculo); child car seat atacar vt to attack
asilo m asylum, institution, home; de ataduras fpl ties, (para limitar los movi-
ancianos skilled nursing facility, nurs- mientos de un paciente agitado) re-
ing home (fam), board and care straints, (de cuero) leathers (fam)
asimilacin f (psych) assimilation ataque m attack, bout, spell, fit; (fam,
asintomtico -ca adj asymptomatic crisis epilptica) seizure, convulsion;
asistencia f assistance; domiciliaria cardaco or al corazn heart at-
home care; mdica health care; tack; cerebral stroke; de asma
pblica governmental assistance, wel- asthma attack; de nervios (fam)
fare ; sanitaria (Esp, SA) health anxiety attack, panic attack; de p-
care; social governmental assis- nico panic attack; isqumico tran-
ata 172 aut
sitorio (AIT) transient ischemic attack de nervio nerve entrapment, entrapped

(TIA) nerve, pinched nerve (fam); de ner-
atarantado -da adj dazed, in a daze, vio perifrico peripheral nerve entrap-
stunned ment
atarantar vt to daze, stun; vr to become atrs adv back; ago, earlier; tres das
dazed o stunned atrs..three days ago..three days ear-
ataxia f ataxia lier; hacia backward, back; la parte
atxico -ca adj ataxic de the back part
atazanavir m atazanavir atrasado -da adj behind, delayed
atencin f attention, care; admini- atrofia f atrophy
strada managed care; a largo pla- atrofiar vt to cause to atrophy; vr to
zo long-term care; crtica critical atrophy, to become atrophied
care; de enfermera nursing care; atropellar vt to run over
de la salud (esp. Esp) health care; atropina f atropine
de tercer nivel (esp. Mex) tertiary atn m tuna
care; domiciliaria home care; aturdido -da adj dazed, in a daze, stun-
mdica medical attention, health care; ned
mdica administrada managed aturdimiento m daze
care; mdica domiciliaria home aturdir vt to stun, daze, make dizzy; vr
health care; prenatal prenatal care; to become stunned o dazed o dizzy
primaria primary care; sanita- audicin f sense of hearing, hearing
ria (esp. Esp) health care; terciaria audfono m hearing aid
tertiary care audiograma m audiogram
atender vt (a un paciente) to take care audiologa f audiology
of, to care for, to treat, to attend; (un audilogo -ga mf audiologist
parto) to deliver; La Dra. Gomez audiometra f audiometry
atendi tres partos anoche..Dr. Go- audiomtrico -ca adj audiometric
mez delivered three babies last night... audimetro m audiometer
Atendi a la seora Reid..She deli- audioprotesista mf (esp. Esp) specialist
vered Mrs. Reid...Atendi a los geme- in hearing aids
los..She delivered the twins. auditivo -va adj auditory
atenolol m atenolol aumentar vt to increase, (de tamao) to
atento -ta adj attentive, mindful make bigger, enlarge; vi to increase, to
atenuado -da adj attenuated get bigger
ateroesclerosis f atherosclerosis aumento m increase, gain, rise, augmen-
ateroma m atheroma tation; mamario or de senos breast
aterosclerosis f atherosclerosis augmentation
atpico -ca adj atypical aura f aura
atleta mf athlete aurcula f (del corazn) atrium
atltico -ca adj athletic auricular adj atrial
atmsfera f atmosphere auriculoventricular adj atrioventricular
atomizador nasal m nasal inhaler (esp. ausencia f absence
Mex) ausente adj absent, missing
atomoxetina f atomoxetine ausentismo m (esp. Amer) absenteeism
atpico -ca adj atopic autismo m autism
atorvastatina f atorvastatin autista adj autistic; mf autistic person,
atovacuona f atovaquone person with autism
atracn m (de comida) food binge autstico -ca adj autistic
atragantamiento m choking (on food) autoafirmacin f self-confidence, asser-
atragantarse vr to choke; con to tiveness
choke on autoayuda f self-help
atrapamiento m entrapment; del ner- autoclave f autoclave
vio cubital ulnar nerve entrapment; autoconciencia f self-awareness
aut 173 azu
autoconfianza f self-confidence (despus de un desastre) aid, relief;

autoconocimiento m self-awareness primeros auxilios first aid
autoconsciencia f self-awareness AV See auriculoventricular.
autocontrol m self-control avanzado -da adj advanced
autodestructivo -va adj self-destructive ave f bird; aves de corral poultry, fowl
autodisciplina f self-discipline, will avena f oatmeal
power avergonzado -a adj ashamed, embar-
autoeccematizacin, autoeczematiza- rassed
cin f autoeczematization, id reaction aversin f aversion
autoestima f self-esteem avisar vt to notify
autoevaluacin f self-examination aviso m warning, advisory; sanitario
autoexamen m self-examination; ma- (public) health advisory
mario or de mama or seno breast self- avispa f wasp; amarilla yellow jacket
examination avispn m hornet
autoexploracin f (form) self-examina- axila f axilla, armpit (fam); Tengo un
tion; mamaria breast self-examina- grano en la axila..I have a pimple
tion under my arm.
autoimagen f self-image axilar adj axillary
autoinfligido -da adj self-inflicted ay interj Ouch!
autoinmune adj autoimmune ayer adv yesterday
autoinmunidad f autoimmunity ayuda f help, assistance, aid, relief
autoinyector m autoinjector; de epi- ayudante mf assistant, aide
nefrina epinephrine autoinjector ayudar vt, vi to help, assist, aid
autolimitado -da adj self-limited ayunar vi to fast
autlogo -ga adj autologous ayunas, en fasting; glucosa en ayunas..
automedicarse vr to self-medicate fasting glucose
automvil m automobile, car ayuno m fast, fasting; glucosa en ayuno
autonoma f autonomy; del paciente ..fasting glucose
patient autonomy azahar m (bot) lemon flower
autopsia f autopsy azar m al at random
autorrealizacin f self-realization azarcn m lead oxide (toxic Mexican
autorrecetarse vr to self-prescribe folk remedy)
autorrespeto m self-respect azatioprina f azathioprine
autosmico -ca adj autosomal azelastina f azelastine
autosondaje m self-catheterization (of azitromicina f azithromycin
the bladder) AZT m&f AZT
autotransfusin f autologous blood azcar m&f sugar; sin sugarless
transfusion azucarado -da adj sugar-coated
autotratamiento m self-treatment azufre m sulphur o sulfur
auxiliar adj auxiliary, ancillary; mf as- azul adj blue; de metileno methylene
sistant, aide; de enfermera certifi- blue
cado certified nursing assistant azulado -da adj bluish
auxilio interj Help!; m help, assistance;
bab 174 bar
B
baba f drool balneoterapia f water therapy, therapeu-
babear vi to drool tic bathing
babeo m drooling baln m (deportes) ball; (de un catter)
babero m bib balloon; de contrapulsacin intra-
babesiosis f babesiosis artico intraaortic balloon counterpul-
bacilo m bacillus, rod; de Calmette- sation
Gurin (BCG) bacille Calmette-Gu- baloncesto m basketball
rin (BCG) blsamo m balm, salve; labial lip
bacinica, bacinilla f bedpan balm
bacitracina f bacitracin banana f (Arg, Ecu, Esp) banana
baclofeno m baclofen banano m (Col) banana
bacteria f bacterium; [Nota: En ingls se banco m bank; (taburete) stool; de
usa casi siempre el plural: bacteria.] alimentos food bank; de rganos
bacteriano -na adj bacterial organ bank; de sangre blood bank
bactericida adj bactericidal banda f (ortodoncia, etc.) band; (gstri-
bacteriemia f bacteremia ca) band, banding; gstrica ajus-
baja f fall, drop table por laparoscopa or laparosc-
bajada f drop; de la leche (obst) let- pica laparoscopic adjustable gastric
down banding
bajalenguas m (pl -guas) tongue depres- bandeja f tray
sor o blade baadera f (Cuba, tina) bathtub
bajar vt to lower, to reduce; vi, vr to go baar vt to wash, bathe; vr to wash one-
down, fall, drop; Le baj el potasio.. self, bathe, take a bath; (nadar) to go
Your potassium went down; de swimming
peso to lose weight; bajar(le) (a uno) baera f bathtub; de hidromasaje
la regla (fam) to have one's period, to whirlpool
start ones period; Me baj la regla bao m bath; bathroom, restroom; de
ayer..My period started yesterday. asiento sitz bath; de damas wom-
bajo -ja adj low; (anat) lower; (de esta- en's room; de esponja sponge bath;
tura) short; Su sodio est bajo..Your de hombres men's room; de mu-
sodium is low...una dieta baja en fi- jeres women's room; de regadera
bra..a low-fiber diet...la parte baja.. (esp. Mex) shower; de sol sunbath;
the lower part; espalda lower back; de vapor steam bath; hacer del
ms que lower than; ms que (Mex) to have a bowel movement; ir al
antes..lower than before; parte del (euph, defecar) to have a bowel
abdomen (de la espalda, etc.) lower movement, to go to the bathroom
abdomen (back, etc.) (euph)
bala f bullet; de oxgeno oxygen tank barandilla, baranda f bedrail o bed rail,
balanceado -da adj (comida, etc.) bal- siderail o side rail
anced barba f beard, whiskers
balanitis f balanitis barbero m barber
balanza f balance scale, scale barbijo m surgical mask
balazo m shot; (herida) gunshot wound; barbilla f chin
Recibi un balazo en el hombro..He barbitrico m barbiturate
was shot in the shoulder. bardana f (bot) burdock
balbucear vi (ped) to babble baritrico -ca adj bariatric
balbuceo m (ped) babble bario m barium
balneario m health resort o spa (with barotrauma m barotrauma
therapeutic baths) barra f bar, (ortho) rod; de Harring-
bar 175 bio
ton Harrington rod; de seguridad benzona f benzoin

grab bar benzonatato m benzonatate
barrera f barrier; placentaria placen- benztropina, benzatropina (INN) f
tal barrier benztropine, benzatropine (INN)
barriga f belly, stomach (fam), tummy beriberi m beriberi
(ped, fam) berrinche m tantrum
barrign -na adj potbellied besar vt to kiss
barriguita f (ped) tummy beso m kiss
barrio m neighborhood bestialidad f bestiality
barro m blackhead, pimple beta f beta; beta-bloqueador, beta-blo-
basal adj baseline, basal; valor base- queante m beta blocker; beta-hemo-
line value ltico beta-hemolytic
bscula f scale (for weighing) betabloqueador, betabloqueante m beta
base f base; a de aceite, a de blocker
agua, etc. oil-based, water-based, etc.; betacaroteno m beta carotene
de datos data base; libre (co- betametasona f betamethasone
cana) free base (cocaine) bezoar m bezoar
bsico -ca adj basic bibern m baby bottle
basquetbol m basketball bicarbonato m bicarbonate; sdico or
bastn m cane; (del ojo) rod; de cua- de sodio sodium bicarbonate
tro patas or apoyos or puntos four- bceps m (pl bceps) biceps
pronged cane bicho m bug, tiny animal
bastoncillo de algodn m (Esp) cotton bicicleta f bicycle; esttica station-
swab ary bicycle; ir or montar en to ride
bata f gown a bicycle
baumanmetro m (Mex) blood pressure bicspide adj & m bicuspid
monitor bien adj & adv well, all right; Estoy bien
bazo m spleen; accesorio accesory ..I'm well...Estoy comiendo bien..I'm
spleen eating well; m good, benefit, welfare;
BCG abbr bacilo de Calmette-Gurin. por su for your benefit; por su pro-
See bacilo. pio for your own good
beb mf (pl bebs) baby bienestar m wellbeing, welfare; wellness
beber vt, vi to drink bifsico -ca adj (pharm) biphasic
bebida f drink bifenilo policlorado (BPC) m polychlor-
beclometasona f beclomethasone, beclo- inated biphenyl (PCB)
methasone dipropionate (USAN), be- bifocal adj bifocal; mpl o fpl (fam) bifo-
clometasone (INN) cal glasses o eyeglasses, bifocals (fam)
bisbol m baseball bigote m moustache
belladona f (bot) belladonna bilateral adj bilateral
benazepril m benazepril biliar adj biliary
bencedrina f benzedrine bilirrubina f bilirubin
benceno m benzene bilis f bile
beneficencia f beneficence bioactivo -va adj bioactive
beneficio m benefit; (psych, etc.) gain; biodegradable adj biodegradable
para su for your benefit; secun- bioequivalencia f bioequivalence
dario secondary gain bioequivalente adj bioequivalent
beneficioso -sa adj beneficial bioestadstica f biostatistics
benigno -na adj benign biotica f bioethics
benzatropina f benzatropine biofrmaco m (pharm) biologic, bio-
benzoato m benzoate; sdico or de pharmaceutical
sodio sodium benzoate bioidntico -ca adj bioidentical
benzodiazepina, benzodiacepina f ben- bioingeniera f bioengineering
zodiazepine biologa f biology
bio 176 bom
biolgico -ca adj biologic o biological; m bleomicina f bleomycin

(pharm) biologic blister m (fam, envase) blister pack
biomecnica f biomechanics bloomer m (esp. CA, frec. pl) (women's)
biomdico -ca adj biomedical underpants, panties
biometra hemtica completa f com- bloque de mordida m (dent) bite block
plete blood count bloqueado -da adj blocked
bioprostsico -ca adj bioprosthetic bloqueador m (pharm) blocker; beta
bioprtesis f (pl -sis) bioprosthesis beta blocker; de los canales del
biopsia f biopsy; cutnea skin biop- calcio calcium channel blocker; del
sy; de hgado liver biopsy; de receptor de angiotensina angiotensin
mama breast biopsy; de mdula receptor blocker; H2 H2 blocker;
sea bone marrow biopsy; de piel neuromuscular neuromuscular block-
skin biopsy; de prstata prostate er; solar sunscreen, sunblock
biopsy; de rin renal o kidney bloqueante m blocker; de los canales
biopsy; estereotxica stereotactic del calcio calcium channel blocker;
biopsy; escisional excisional biop- neuromuscular neuromuscular block-
sy; incisional incisional biopsy; er
por congelacin frozen section bloquear vt (pharm, physio, etc.) to
bioqumico -ca adj biochemical; f bio- block
chemistry bloqueo m block; obstruction, blockage;
biorretroalimentacin f biofeedback (psych) blocking; cardaco heart
biotecnologa f biotechnology block; de rama bundle branch
bioterrorismo m bioterrorism block; nervioso nerve block
bixido See dixido. blot m (pl blots) blot; Western (South-
bper m (Amer) beeper, pager ern, etc.) Western (Southern, etc.)
bipolar adj bipolar blot
bisabuelo -la m great-grandfather, great- blusa f blouse
grandparent; f great-grandmother bobina telefnica f telecoil
bisacodilo m bisacodyl boca f mouth; abajo prone (form),
bisel m (de un aguja) bevel (of a needle) facedown; a mouth-to-mouth;
bisexual adj bisexual arriba faceup; por la by mouth
bisfenol A m bisphenol A bocadillo m snack
bisfosfonato m bisphosphonate bocado m mouthful, bite (of food)
bisinosis f byssinosis boceprevir m boceprevir
bismuto m bismuth bochorno m (esp. Mex) hot flash
bisnieto -ta m great-grandson, great- bocio m goiter; multinodular txico
grandchild; f great-granddaughter toxic multinodular goiter
bisoprolol m bisoprolol bola f lump; ball; de algodn cotton
bistec m steak, beefsteak ball
bistur m (pl -res or -rs) scalpel; de bolita f small lump; small ball; de
rayos gamma gamma knife algodn cotton ball
bizco -ca adj cross-eyed; mf cross-eyed bolo m bolus
person bolsa f bursa; bag; de agua caliente
blanco -ca adj white, (tez) fair; m target; hot-water bottle; de aire airbag;
rgano target organ de colostoma colostomy bag; de
blando -da adj soft; (comida) bland hielo ice pack; de las aguas bag of
blanqueador m bleach; (dent) whitener waters
blanqueamiento m (dent) whitening bomba f pump; (arma) bomb; atmi-
blanquecino -na adj whitish ca atomic bomb; de insulina insu-
blanquillo m (Mex) egg lin pump; de relojera or de tiem-
blastomicosis f blastomycosis po time bomb
blefaritis f blepharitis bombear vt (sangre) to pump (blood)
blefaroplastia f blepharoplasty bombero -ra mf fireman
bom 177 bur
bombona de oxgeno f oxygen tank bromocriptina f bromocriptine

boqueras fpl (fam) cheilitis bromuro m bromide; de aclidinio
boquilla f mouthpiece aclidinium bromide; de ipratropio
borde m border, edge, margin; cor- ipratropium bromide
tante cutting edge (of a knife, etc.) bronceado -da adj tan; m tan, suntan
brico -ca adj boric bronceador m tanning o suntan lotion
borrachera f drunken spree, binge; ba- (to increase tanning)
jar(le) la borrachera to sober (one) broncearse vr to tan, to get a tan
up broncoalveolar adj bronchoalveolar
borracho -cha adj & mf drunk broncoconstriccin f bronchoconstric-
borrarse vr (la vista) to blur, to become tion
blurred o blurry broncodilatador m bronchodilator
borreliosis f borreliosis; de Lyme broncoespasmo m bronchospasm
Lyme borreliosis broncognico -ca adj bronchogenic
borroso -sa adj blurred, blurry; visin broncgeno -na adj bronchogenic
borrosa blurred vision bronconeumona f bronchopneumonia
bostezar vi to yawn broncoscopia, broncoscopa f broncho-
bostezo m yawn scopy
bota f boot; de Unna Unna boot broncoscopio m bronchoscope
botana f (Mex) snack bronquial adj bronchial
botnico -ca adj botanical bronquiectasia f bronchiectasis
botar vt (esp. Carib, fam) to eliminate, bronquio m bronchus
expel, pass; aire to breathe out; bronquiolitis f bronchiolitis; oblite-
una piedra (al orinar) to pass a stone rante bronchiolitis obliterans
botella f bottle bronquiolo m bronchiole
botica f pharmacy, drugstore bronquitis f bronchitis; crnica
boticario -ria mf pharmacist chronic bronchitis
botiqun m medicine cabinet; de pri- brote m outbreak
meros auxilios first-aid kit brucelosis f brucellosis
botn m button; de llamada call but- brujera f witchcraft
ton brujo m (chamn) shaman
botulismo m botulism bruxismo m bruxism
bveda palatina f (form) hard palate bubn m bubo
bovino -va adj bovine bubnico -ca adj bubonic
BPC See bifenilo policlorado. bucal adj oral
brackets mpl (orthodontics) brackets, buceo m (deporte) diving
(fam, aparato de ortodoncia) braces budesonida, budesnida (INN) f bude-
bradicardia f bradycardia sonide
bragas fpl (esp. Esp) (women's) under- bueno -na adj (buen before masculine
pants, panties singular nouns) good; un buen mdi-
braguero m truss co..a good doctor
braille m Braille bulbar adj bulbar
braquial adj brachial bulbo m bulb; raqudeo medulla (of
braquiterapia f brachytherapy the brainstem)
brazalete m bracelet; de alerta mdi- bulimia f bulimia
ca medic alert bracelet; de identifi- bulmico -ca adj bulimic
cacin ID bracelet bulloso -sa adj bullous
brazo m arm bulto m lump, swelling; en la mama
brcol m broccoli or el pecho or el seno breast lump
breve adj (tiempo) brief, short bumetanida f bumetanide
brida f (adherencia) adhesion buprenorfina f buprenorphin
brcoli, brculi m broccoli bupropin m bupropion
bromo m bromine burbuja f bubble
bur 178 cal
burnout m (Ang) burnout buspirona f buspirone

bursitis f bursitis; anserina anserine busto m bust, female breast
bursitis; olecraneana olecranon busulfn, busulfano (INN) m busulfan
bursitis; prepatelar, prerrotu- butalbital m butalbital
liana (Esp) prepatellar bursitis; bypass m (Ang) bypass; femoro-pop-
subacromial subacromial bursitis; lteo femoropopliteal bypass; gs-
trocantrica (Amer), trocantrea trico gastric bypass; triple (cu-
(Esp) trochanteric bursitis druple, etc.) triple (quadruple, etc.)
buscapersonas m (pl -nas) pager, beeper bypass
C
cabecear vi (como hacen los adictos a la expiration; fecha de expiration date
herona) to nod out (fam) caer vi caer(le) bien (a uno) to agree
cabecera f head (of a bed); a la at the with; No me cae bien..It doesn't agree
bedside; de bedside with me; vr to fall, fall down, collapse;
cabello m (scalp) hair (los prpados, etc.) to droop, sag; (una
cabestrillo m sling costra, etc.) to slough
cabeza f head; del hmero head of caf m coffee; de color brown
the humerus cafena f caffeine
cabra f goat cado -da adj fallen; f fall, collapse, loss;
caca f (esp. ped, fam or vulg) stool del cabello hair loss; de mollera
(form), bowel movement, poo poo sunken fontanel; (Mex, CA) pediatric
(ped, fam); hacer to have a bowel folk illness manifest by a sunken fon-
movement, to go poo poo (ped, fam) tanel and other signs of dehydration
cacahuete, cacahuate m peanut and believed to be caused by improper
cacaraa f pockmark handling of the infant
cactus, cacto m (pl -tus, -tos) cactus caja f (de cigarillos) pack; cajas diarias
cadver m cadaver, corpse packs per day; torcica rib cage
cadavrico -ca adj cadaveric cajetilla f (de cigarillos) pack; cajetillas
cadena f chain; de custodia chain of diarias packs per day
custody; de fro chain of cold; calada f (de un cigarillo) drag
de supervivencia chain of survival; calambre m cramp; del escribiente
ligera light chain; pesada heavy or escritor writer's cramp
chain; de larga long-chain; de calamina f calamine
media medium-chain; de ramifica- calcetn m sock
da branched-chain calcificarse vr to calcify
cadera f hip calcifilaxis, calcifilaxia (esp. Esp) f cal-
cadmio m cadmium ciphylaxis
caducado -da adj (medicamento, etc.) calcinosis f calcinosis
outdated, out of date calcio m calcium
caducidad f (de un medicamento, etc.) calcipotrieno m calcipotriene
cal 179 cn
calcitonina f calcitonin cambiar vt, vi to change

calcitriol m calcitriol cambio m change, adjustment; de
clculo m calculus, stone (fam); (dent) catter catheter change o replacement;
calculus, tartar; biliar gallstone; cambios de humor (psych) mood
renal renal calculus, kidney stone swings; de sexo (fam) gender re-
caldo m broth, broth-based soup without assignment, sex change (fam); de
cream vendaje bandage change
calefaccin f heating camilla f stretcher, litter, gurney; (SA,
calendario m (horario) schedule; de mesa) exam table
vacunacin, vacunal (esp. Esp) caminadora f treadmill
vaccination schedule caminar vi to walk
calentamiento m warmup; hacer ejerci- caminata f long walk, hike
cios de , hacer (el) to warm up camisa f shirt; de fuerza strait-jacket
(before exercise) camiseta f undershirt
calentar vt, vr to warm (up), to heat (up) campanilla f uvula
calentura f fever; (en los labios) fever campaa f campaign; field; contra el
blister, cold sore tabaco anti-smoking campaign; de
calibrar vt to calibrate vacunacin vaccination campaign;
calibre m gauge; aguja de 21 21 hospital de field hospital
gauge needle campo m field; rural area, country; de
calidad f quality; atencin mdica de la enfermera field of nursing; vis-
quality health care; de vida quality ual or de visin visual field
of life cana f gray hair
caliente adj warm, hot canadillo m (bot) ephedra
calistenia f calisthenics canal m canal; del parto birth canal
callo m callus; (en el pie) corn (on the cancelar vt to cancel
foot) cncer m cancer, malignancy; cervi-
callosidad f callus, hardened skin cal cervical cancer; colorrectal co-
calma f calm lorectal cancer; cutneo skin can-
calmante adj calming; m analgesic cer; de cabeza y cuello head and
(form), painkiller (fam), pain pill (fam) neck cancer; de clulas renales re-
calmar vt to calm, soothe; vr to calm nal cell cancer, kidney cancer (fam);
down, quiet down de crvix cervical cancer; de colon
calor m heat, warmth; corporal body colon cancer; de cuello uterino cer-
heat; tener or sentir to be o feel vical cancer; de esfago esophageal
hot; Tengo mucho calor..I'm very hot. cancer, cancer of the esophagus; de
calora f calorie estmago gastric cancer, stomach can-
calostro m colostrum cer; de hgado liver cancer; de
calvicie f baldness; del vrtice vertex hueso bone cancer; de laringe la-
baldness; frontal frontal baldness ryngeal cancer, cancer of the larynx;
calvo -va adj bald de mama breast cancer; de ovario
calzado m footwear; ortopdico or- ovarian cancer; de pncreas pan-
thopedic shoes creatic cancer; de pecho breast can-
calzn m (frec. pl) (women's) under- cer; de piel skin cancer; de
pants, panties prstata prostate cancer; de pul-
calzoncillos mpl (men's) underpants mn de clulas no pequeas non-
cama f bed; de hospital hospital bed; small-cell lung cancer; de pulmn
guardar to stay in bed; reposo en de clulas pequeas small-cell lung
bed rest cancer; de recto rectal cancer, can-
cmara f chamber; espaciadora spacer of the rectum; de rin renal
cer (for metered-dose inhaler); hi- cell cancer, kidney cancer (fam); de
perbrica hyperbaric chamber tiroides thyroid cancer; de tero
camarn m shrimp uterine cancer, cancer of the uterus;
can 180 car
de vejiga bladder cancer; gstrico capsulitis f capsulitis; adhesiva adhe-

gastric cancer, stomach cancer; la- sive capsulitis
rngeo laryngeal cancer; seo bone captacin f uptake
cancer; pulmonar lung cancer; captopril m captopril
rectal rectal cancer; renal renal cell capuchn m (de aguja, etc.) cap; cer-
cancer, kidney cancer (fam); uteri- vical cervical cap
no uterine cancer; vesical (form) cara f face; aspect; la cara interna del
bladder cancer muslo..the medial aspect of the thigh
cancergeno -na adj carcinogenic, can- carabela portuguesa f (Esp) Portuguese
cer-causing; m carcinogen man-of-war, type of jellyfish that stings
cancerologa f (esp. Mex) oncology caracol m snail
canceroso -sa adj cancerous, having carcter m characteristic; sexual se-
cancer, pertaining to cancer cundario secondary sex characteristic
candesartn m candesartan caracterstico -ca adj & f characteristic
candidato -ta mf candidate; candidato a caramelo m (dulce) candy, piece of can-
trasplante heptico..candidate for a dy; mpl candy, sweets
liver transplant carbamazepina f carbamazepine
candidiasis f candidiasis carbapenem m carbapenem
canguro mf (Esp, niera) baby-sitter carbidopa f carbidopa
canilla f leg, shin carbohidrato m carbohydrate
canillera f (CA, SA) shin guard carbn m coal, charcoal; activado ac-
canino m (diente) cuspid, canine tooth tivated charcoal
cannabidiol (CBD) m cannabidiol carbonatado -da adj carbonated
(CBD) carbonato m carbonate; amnico
cannabinoide adj & m cannabinoid; (esp. Esp), de amonio ammonium
sinttico synthetic cannabinoid carbonate, (que se utiliza para reani-
cannabis m cannabis mar a un desmayado) smelling salts;
cansado -da adj tired clcico or de calcio calcium carbo-
cansancio m tiredness, fatigue; visual nate
eyestrain carbono m carbon (element)
cansar vt to tire (out), to make tired; vr carboximetilcelulosa f carboxymethyl-
to tire (out), to get tired cellulose
cantidad f quantity, amount; por por- carbunco m anthrax
cin amount per serving crcel f jail; prison
canto negro m (PR, fam) bruise carcinognico -ca adj carcinogenic, can-
cnula f cannula; nasal nasal cannu- cer-causing
la, nasal prongs carcingeno -na adj carcinogenic, can-
CAP abbr conducto arterioso persis- cer-causing; m carcinogen
tente. See conducto. carcinoide adj & m carcinoid; tumor m
capa f coating, layer; capas de la piel.. carcinoid tumor
layers of the skin carcinoma m carcinoma; basocelular
capacidad f ability, capacity; para basal cell carcinoma; broncognico
manejar ability to drive; vital for- bronchogenic carcinoma; de clulas
zada forced vital capacity escamosas squamous cell carcinoma;
capacitar vt to train, to empower de clulas no pequeas non-small-
capaz adj capable, competent cell carcinoma; de clulas peque-
capecitabina f capecitabine as small-cell carcinoma; de clu-
capilar adj capillary; (relativo al cabe- las renales renal cell carcinoma; de
llo) pertaining to hair; trasplante m clulas transicionales transitional cell
capilar hair transplant; m capillary carcinoma; ductal in situ ductal
capitacin f (seguros) capitation carcinoma in situ; escamocelular
capsaicina f capsaicin or escamoso squamous cell carcinoma;
cpsula f capsule, pill hepatocelular hepatocellular carci-
car 181 cat
noma; lobulillar or lobular lobular oscura dark meat; en viva excori-

carcinoma; renal renal cell carcino- ated (form), raw
ma carnitina f carnitine
carcinomatosis f carcinomatosis carnosidad f (en el ojo) pterygium
cardenal m (Esp) bruise (form), benign growth on the eye
cardaco, cardiaco -ca adj cardiac caroteno m carotene; beta-caroteno be-
cardiognico -ca adj cardiogenic ta-carotene
cardigeno -na adj cardiogenic carotdeo -a adj carotid
cardiologa f cardiology cartido -da adj carotid
cardilogo -ga mf cardiologist carpiano -na adj carpal
cardiomiopata f cardiomyopathy; de carraspear vi to clear one's throat
takotsubo takotsubo cardiomyopathy; carraspera f irritation of the throat,
dilatada dilated cardiomyopathy; phlegm in the throat
hipertrfica hypertrophic cardio- carrito de emergencia m (Mex) crash
myopathy; por estrs stress-in- cart
duced cardiomyopathy; restrictiva carro m cart; car, automobile; de pa-
restrictive cardiomyopathy ro, de parada (Esp), de emer-
cardiopata f cardiopathy; isqumica gencia crash cart
ischemic cardiomyopathy; reumti- carta f letter; una carta de su mdico..a
ca rheumatic heart disease letter from your doctor; de Snellen
cardiopulmonar adj cardiopulmonary eye chart
cardiorrespiratorio -ria adj cardiores- cartlago m cartilage
piratory carvedilol m carvedilol
cardiosaludable adj heart-healthy casa f home; de cuna (Mex) orphan-
cardiotocgrafo m fetal (heart) monitor age; de reposo or descanso conva-
cardiovascular adj cardiovascular lescent home; en at home
cardioversin f cardioversion; elc- casado -da adj married
trica sincronizada synchronized elec- cscara sagrada f (bot) cascara sagrada
trical cardioversion casco m helmet; de seguridad hard
cardioversor m cardioverter; desfi- hat
brilador implantable implantable car- cascorvo -va adj (CA, SA) bowlegged
dioverter-defibrillator (ICD) casero -ra adj made in the home; reme-
carditis f carditis dio home remedy
cardo m thistle; mariano (bot) milk caso m case; en 9 de 10 casos..in 9 out
thistle of 10 cases
carecer vi de to lack, to be deficient caspa f dandruff; (de animales) dander
in castao -a adj brown
carencia f lack, deficiency castracin f castration
careta f mask (esp. protective); para castrar vt to castrate
soldar welding mask casualidad f chance; por by chance
carga f burden, load; tumoral tumor catablico -ca adj catabolic
burden; viral viral load catalepsia f catalepsy
cargo de conciencia m guilty conscience cataplasma f medicinal plaster, poultice
caries f (dent) caries, tooth decay cataplexia f cataplexy
carilla f (dent) veneer; de porcelana catarata f cataract
porcelain veneer catarro m cold, runny nose; tener to
cario m affection have a cold
carioso -sa adj affectionate catarsis f (pl -sis) (psych) catharsis
cariotipo m karyotype catrtico -ca adj (psych) cathartic
carisoprodol m carisoprodol catstrofe f catastrophe
carne f flesh; meat; blanca white catatonia f catatonia
meat; de cerdo pork; de corde- catatnico -ca adj catatonic
ro lamb; de vaca or de res beef; catter m catheter, line; central de
cat 182 cen
insercin perifrica peripherally-in- celiaqua f celiac disease

serted central catheter (PICC); de clibe adj celibate
arteria pulmonar pulmonary artery celos mpl tener de to be jealous of;
catheter; de Hickman Hickman Tiene celos de su hermano..He is jeal-
catheter; de Swan-Ganz pulmonary ous of his brother.
artery o Swan-Ganz catheter; epi- celoso -sa adj jealous; Ella es muy celo-
dural epidural catheter; implanta- sa..She is very jealous.
ble implantable catheter; venoso Celsius adj Celsius; 100 grados Celsius
central central venous catheter, central ..100 degrees Celsius
line; vesical urinary catheter clula f cell; asesina natural natural
cateterismo m catheterization; car- killer cell; B B cell; CD4 CD4
daco cardiac catheterization cell; cerebral brain cell; clulas es-
cateterizacin f catheterization camosas atpicas de significado inde-
cateterizar vt to catheterize terminado atypical squamous cells of
catgut m catgut undetermined significance (ASCUS);
caucho m (esp. Esp) rubber madre stem cell; plasmtica
causa f cause plasma cell; T auxiliar or ayu-
causalgia f causalgia dante helper T cell; T citotxica
causar vt to cause cytotoxic T cell; T colaboradora
custico -ca adj caustic helper T cell; transicional transi-
cauterio m cautery tional cell; T supresora suppressor
cauterizacin f cauterization T cell
cauterizar vt to cauterize celular adj cellular; m (fam, telfono)
cavidad f cavity cellular telephone, cell phone (fam)
CBD See cannabidiol. celulitis f cellulitis; (depsitos de grasa)
cc abbr centmetro cbico. See cent- cellulite
metro. cena f dinner, supper
cebolla f onion centgrado -da adj Centigrade; 40 gra-
cecear vi to lisp dos centgrados..40 degrees Centi-
ceceo m lisp grade
cedazo m sieve centmetro (cm) m centimeter (cm);
cefaclor m cefaclor cbico (cc) cubic centimeter (cc)
cefalea f (form) headache; en racimos centinela adj (gnglio, evento, etc.) sen-
cluster headache; tensional tension tinel
headache centrado -da adj centered; (emocional-
cefalexina f cephalexin mente) centered, relaxed and with a
ceflico -ca adj cephalic clear mind; en el paciente patient-
cefalorraqudeo -a adj cerebrospinal centered
cefalosporina f cephalosporin central adj central; f station; de en-
cefazolina f cefazolin fermera (Mex) nursing station
cefdinir m cefdinir centrarse vr to focus on
cefepima f cefepime centro m center; ambulatorio clinic;
cefoperazona f cefoperazone de acogida (Esp) shelter; de
cefotaxima f cefotaxime acondicionamiento fsico fitness cen-
cefoxitina f cefoxitin ter; de ciruga surgery center; de
ceftazidima f ceftazidime Control de Envenenamientos e In-
ceftriaxona f ceftriaxone toxicaciones (US) Poison Control Cen-
cefuroxima f cefuroxime ter; de da day center; de enfer-
ceguera f blindness; nocturna night mera especializada skilled nursing
blindness facility; de salud rural rural health
ceja f eyebrow, brow center; de urgencias urgent care
celecoxib m celecoxib center; diurno day center; m-
celaco, celiaco -ca adj celiac dico medical center; Centros para el
cep 183 chu
Control y la Prevencin de Enferme- chamaco -ca m boy, child; f girl

dades (US) Centers for Disease Con- chamn -mana mf shaman
trol and Prevention (CDC); quirr- chamarra f (Mex) jacket
gico surgery center; sanitario medi- chamorro m (Mex, fam) calf (of leg)
cal center; sociosanitario assisted champ m (pl -ps) shampoo
living facility o center; terciario chancro m chancre; blando soft
tertiary care center chancre
cepa f (de una bacteria, etc.) strain (of a chancroide m chancroid
bacteria, etc.) chaparro -ra adj short and stocky
cepillado m brushing chaqueta f jacket; (Mex, vulg) mastur-
cepillar vt to brush; vr el pelo to bation
brush one's hair; los dientes to charola f (Mex) tray
brush one's teeth chasquido m (card) click
cepillo m brush, (para el pelo) hairbrush; chata f bedpan
de dientes or dental toothbrush chequear vt to check
cera f wax; de los odos earwax chequeo m (mdico) checkup
cermica adj (dent, etc.) ceramic chichn m lump, bump (due to trauma,
cerca adv near, close; de near, close esp. about the head)
to chichote m (Nic, fam) lump, bump (due
cercano -na adj close; amigo -ga mf to trauma, esp. about the head)
close friend chicle m chewing gum
cerclaje m cerclage chico -ca adj little, small; m boy, child; f
cerda f bristle; de dura stiff-bristle o girl
hard-bristle; de suave soft-bristle chile m chili pepper
cerdo m pig chimpinilla f (CA, fam) shin
cereal m cereal, grain chinche f bedbug; (vector de la enferme-
cerebelo m cerebellum dad de Chagas) kissing bug; besu-
cerebral adj cerebral cona (Mex), picuda (Guat, ES)
cerebro m brain; medio midbrain kissing bug
cerebrovascular adj cerebrovascular chindondo m (El Salv, fam) lump, bump
cerrado -da adj (traumatismo, etc.) (due to trauma, esp. about the head)
closed chipo m (Ven) kissing bug
cerrar vt to close; cuando cierro los chipote m (Mex, fam) lump, bump (due
ojos..when I close my eyes; la to trauma, esp. about the head)
mano to make a fist; vi, vr to close chirimacha f (Per) kissing bug
certificado -da adj certified; m certifi- chiva f (Mex, fam) heroin; (PR) jaw
cate; (mdico) de defuncin death chivola f (El Salv) lump
certificate; de nacimiento birth cer- chocolate m chocolate
tificate choque m shock; (fam, accidente de
cerumen m cerumen, earwax (fam) trnsito) traffic accident, motor vehicle
cerveza f beer accident; anafilctico anaphylactic
cervical adj (obst, ortho) cervical shock; cardiognico cardiogenic
cervicitis f cervicitis shock; hipovolmico hypovolemic
cervix m&f (pl -vix) cervix shock; neurognico neurogenic
cerviz f (pl -vices) back of the neck shock; sptico septic shock
cesrea f cesarean section choquezuela f (fam) kneecap
cetirizina, cetiricina (esp. Esp) f cetiri- chorro m (de la orina) stream (of urine);
zine miccional (form) urinary stream;
cetoacidosis f ketoacidosis orina del medio midstream urine
cetona f ketone chucho m (Amer) chill (esp. due to mala-
cetnico -ca adj ketotic ria)
cetsico -ca adj no nonketotic chueco -ca adj (Mex) crooked
chalazin m chalazion chupar vt to suck; vr el pulgar to
chu 184 cir
suck one's thumb cintico -ca adj kinetic

chupete m pacifier cinta f band, tape; adhesiva adhesive
chupetn m (marca producida por un tape; de medir tape measure o
beso) hickey measuring tape; dental dental tape;
chupn m pacifier; (marca producida mtrica tape measure o measuring
por un beso) hickey tape; rodante (esp. Esp) treadmill
churro m (Mex) diarrhea cinto m belt
CIA abbr comunicacin interauricular. cintura f waist, waistline; (anat) girdle;
See comunicacin. (fam, espalda baja) lower back; de la
cianocobalamina f cyanocobalamin, vi- cintura hacia arriba.. from the waist
tamin B1 2 up; escapular shoulder girdle;
cianosis f cyanosis plvica or pelviana pelvic girdle
ciantico -ca adj cyanotic cinturn m belt; de levantamiento
cianuro m cyanide weightlifting belt; de seguridad
citico -ca adj sciatic; f sciatica seat belt, safety belt
cicatriz f (pl -trices) scar; dejar to ciprofloxacina f ciprofloxacin
leave a scar ciprofloxacino m ciprofloxacin
cicatrizacin f healing; scarring ciproheptadina f cyproheptadine
cicatrizar vt, vr to heal (a wound) circadiano -na adj circadian
ciclamato m cyclamate circulacin f circulation, blood flow;
cclico -ca adj cyclic colateral collateral circulation;
ciclismo m cycling (sport) extracorprea extracorporeal circula-
ciclo m cycle; anovulatorio anovulation; fetal fetal circulation; pul-
tory cycle; biolgico life cycle; monar pulmonary circulation; sis-
de antibiticos course of antibiotics; tmica systemic circulation
de quimioterapia cycle of chemo- circular vi to circulate, to flow; estar
therapy; menstrual menstrual cy- circulando (un virus, etc.) to be going
cle; ovulatorio ovulatory cycle; around
reproductivo or reproductor repro- circulatorio -ria adj circulatory
ductive cycle; vital life cycle crculo m circle; vicioso vicious circle
ciclobenzaprina f cyclobenzaprine circuncidar vt (pp -ciso) to circumcise
ciclofosfamida f cyclophosphamide circuncisin f circumcision
ciclopirox m ciclopirox circunciso -sa (pp of circuncidar) adj
ciclosporina f cyclosporine, ciclosporin circumcised
(INN) circundante adj surrounding
cidofovir m cidofovir circunscrito -ta adj localized
ciego -ga adj blind; mf blind person; m cirrosis f cirrhosis; biliar primaria
(anat) cecum primary biliary cirrhosis
cientfico -ca adj scientific; mf scientist cirrtico -ca adj & mf cirrhotic
cierre m zipper; (psych, surg, etc.) clo- ciruga f surgery; abierta open sur-
sure gery; a corazn abierto open heart
cifoescoliosis f kyphoscoliosis surgery; ambulatoria ambulatory o
cifosis f kyphosis outpatient surgery; baritrica bar-
cifra f number iatric surgery; bucal oral surgery;
cigarrillo m cigarette cosmtica cosmetic surgery; de
cigarro m (puro) cigar; (cigarillo) ciga- reasignacin de sexo or gnero sexu-
rette al o gender reassignment surgery;
cigoto m zygote de revascularizacin coronaria coro-
cilindro m cylinder; de oxgeno oxy- nary artery bypass surgery; de v-
gen tank rices vein stripping; electiva elec-
cilostazol m cilostazol tive surgery; esttica cosmetic sur-
cimicfuga f (bot) black cohosh gery; general general surgery;
cinc See zinc. laparoscpica laparoscopic surgery;
cir 185 clu
maxilofacial maxillofacial surgery; clavcula f clavicle, collar bone (fam)

mayor major surgery; menor clavo m nail; (ortho) pin
minor surgery; oral oral surgery; cleptomana f kleptomania
ortopdica orthopedic surgery; clima m climate
plstica plastic surgery; radical climaterio m climacteric
radical surgery; reconstructiva re- clmax m (pl -max) (orgasmo) climax,
constructive surgery; robtica ro- orgasm
botic surgery; torcica thoracic sur- clindamicina f clindamycin
gery clnico -ca adj clinical; mf clinician,
cirujano -na mf surgeon; bucal oral practitioner; f clinic; de consulta
surgeon; dentista (esp. Mex) den- externa or ambulatoria outpatient cli-
tist; general general surgeon; nic; de urgencias urgent care cli-
oral oral surgeon; ortopdico or- nic; gratuita free clinic
thopedic surgeon; torcico thoracic clip m clip
surgeon; vascular vascular surgeon clipar vt (surg) to clip
cisplatino m cisplatin cltoris m clitoris
cistectoma f cystectomy, removal of the cloasma m melasma
bladder clobetasol m clobetasol
cistena f cysteine clofazimina f clofazimine
cisticercosis f cysticercosis clofibrato m clofibrate
cstico -ca adj cystic (related to bladder clomifeno m clomifene, clomiphene
or gallbladder) clon m clone
cistinuria f cystinuria clonazepam m clonazepam
cistitis f cystitis; intersticial intersti- clnico -ca adj clonic
tial cystitis clonidina f clonidine
cistocele m cystocele clonus m clonus
cistoscopia, cistoscopa f cystoscopy clopidogrel m clopidogrel
cistoscopio m cystoscope cloracin f chlorination
cita f appointment clorado -da adj chlorinated
citalopram m citalopram clorambucilo m chlorambucil
citisina f cytisine cloranfenicol m chloramphenicol
citologa f cytology; (fam) Papanicolaou clordano m chlordane
smear, Pap smear (fam); cervical or clorfeniramina, clorfenamina (INN) f
exfoliativa Papanicolaou smear, Pap chlorpheniramine (USAN), chlorphe-
smear (fam) namine (INN)
citomegalovirus (CMV) m cytomegalo- clorhexidina f chlorhexidine
virus (CMV) clorhidrato m hydrochloride
citometra f cytometry; de flujo flow clorhdrico -ca adj hydrochloric
cytometry cloro m chlorine
citotxico -ca adj cytotoxic cloroformo m chloroform
citrato m citrate cloroquina f chloroquine
ctrico -ca adj citric; mpl citrus fruits clortalidona f chlorthalidone
CIV abbr comunicacin interventricu- cloruro m chloride; de aluminio alu-
lar. See comunicacin. minum chloride; de polivinilo poly-
clamidia f chlamydia vinyl chloride; de potasio potas-
clara de huevo f egg white sium chloride; de sodio sodium
claritromicina f clarithromycin chloride; de trospio trospium chlo-
claro -ra adj clear ride; potsico potassium chloride;
clase f class sdico sodium chloride
clsico -ca adj classic clostridio m Clostridium
claudicacin f claudication; intermi- clotrimazol m clotrimazole
tente intermittent claudication clozapina f clozapine
claustrofobia f claustrophobia club m club; de salud health club
cm 186 col
cm See centmetro. contract, to catch (a disease)

CMV See citomegalovirus. cognitivo -va adj cognitive
coagulacin f coagulation; intravas- cohibicin f inhibition
cular diseminada disseminated intra- cohibido -da adj inhibited
vascular coagulation (DIC) coinfeccin, co-infeccin f coinfection
coagular vt to cause to coagulate o clot; coito m coitus; interrumpido coitus
vr to coagulate, to clot interruptus; sin proteccin unpro-
cogulo m clot tected intercourse, unprotected sex
coagulopata f coagulopathy (fam)
coartacin f coarctation coitus interruptus m coitus interruptus
cobalto m cobalt cojear vi to limp
cobaya m&f guinea pig (lab animal) cojera f limp
cobertura f (seguros, etc.) coverage cojn m cushion, pad; elctrico heat-
cobija f (esp. Mex) blanket ing pad
cobrar vt, vi to charge cojo -ja adj lame, crippled; mf lame o
cobre m copper crippled person
cobro m bill, charge cojn m (vulg) testicle, ball (fam o vulg)
coca f (bot) coca; (fam cocana) cocaine, cola f (pegamento) glue
coke (fam) colaborador -ra adj cooperative; no
cocana f cocaine, coke (fam) uncooperative
cocainmano -na mf cocaine user, co- cola de caballo f (bot) horsetail, pewter-
caine addict wort
coccidioidomicosis f coccidioidomyco- colador m (para orina) sieve
sis colgeno m collagen
cccix m coccyx, tailbone (fam) colangiocarcinoma m cholangiocarcino-
cocer vt (carne, etc.) to boil; al horno ma
to bake; al vapor to steam colangiografa f (tcnica) cholangio-
coche m automobile, car graphy; (estudio) cholangiogram;
cocido -da adj boiled; al horno transheptica percutnea percutane-
baked; al vapor steamed; poco ous transhepatic cholangiography; per-
undercooked cutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
cociente m quotient; intelectual (CI) colangiopancreatografa retrgrada
intelligence quotient (IQ); inter- endoscpica (CPRE) f endoscopic
nacional normalizado international retrograde cholangiopancreatography
normalized ratio (INR) (ERCP)
cocinar vt, vi to cook; poco cocinado colangitis f cholangitis
undercooked colapsarse vr (un pulmn, etc.) to col-
cocinero -ra mf cook lapse
cclea f cochlea colapso m collapse; (crisis) breakdown;
coclear adj cochlear nervioso nervous breakdown
coco m (bacteria) coccus; (nuez) coconut colar vt (la orina para piedras) to strain
cctel, coctel m cocktail; (de medica- (urine for stones)
mentos) cocktail (of medications) colateral adj collateral
codena f codeine colchicina f colchicine
codependencia f codependency colchn m mattress
cdigo azul m (Ang) Code Blue coleccin f (de sangre, etc.) collection
cdigo postal m zip code (of blood, etc.)
codo m elbow; de golfista golfer's colecistectoma f cholecystectomy
elbow; de tenista tennis elbow colecistitis f cholecystitis; alitisica
coeficiente intelectual (CI) m intelli- or acalculosa acalculous cholecystitis
gence quotient (IQ) colectoma f colectomy
coenzima Q m&f coenzyme Q coldoco -ca adj choledochal; m (fam)
coger vt (esp. Esp, una enfermedad) to common bile duct
col 187 com
colega mf colleague colorado -da adj red

colelitiasis f cholelithiasis colorante m dye, coloring; alimen-
clera m cholera; f anger, rage tario or de alimentos food coloring,
colesevelam m colesevelam food dye
colestasis f cholestasis; intraheptica colorrectal adj colorectal
del embarazo intrahepatic cholestasis colostoma f colostomy; bolsa de or
of pregnancy para colostomy bag
colesteatoma m cholesteatoma colposcopia, colposcopa f colposcopy
colesterol m cholesterol; LDL (HDL, columna f column; (fam, espina) spinal
etc.) LDL (HDL, etc.) cholesterol; column, spine, backbone; cervical
total total cholesterol cervical spine; dorsal thoracic
colestipol m colestipol spine; lumbar lumbar spine;
colestiramina f cholestyramine lumbosacra lumbosacral spine;
colgajo m (surg) flap torcica thoracic spine; vertebral
clico m (ped, frec. pl) colic; (surg, etc.; spinal column, spine, backbone
frec. pl) colic (form), abdominal colutorio m mouthwash
cramp(s), abdominal cramping; coma m coma; en in a coma, coma-
menstrual (frec. pl) menstrual tose
cramp(s), menstrual cramping comadrn m male midwife
coliflor f cauliflower comadrona f midwife
coliforme adj & m coliform comatoso -sa adj comatose
colirio m eyewash, eye drops combate m combat
colita f (Amer, fam) coccyx, tailbone combatir vt to combat
(fam) combinacin f combination
colitis f colitis; isqumica ischemic comenzar vt, vi to begin
colitis; microscpica microscopic comer vt, vi to eat; (esp. Mex) to have
colitis; seudomembranosa pseudo- lunch; dar de to feed; vr las
membranous colitis; ulcerosa ulcer- uas to bite o chew one's nails
ative colitis comezn f itch, itching, itchiness; sentir
collar, collarn m (ortho) collar; cer- or tener to itch, to have an itch, to
vical (rgido, blando) (hard, soft) cer- have itching
vical collar comida f food, meal; (esp. Mex) lunch;
colmillo m cuspid, canine tooth; (de un balanceada (Amer) balanced meal;
animal) fang basura or chatarra junk food;
colocacin f placement; de un catter enlatada canned food; equilibrada
catheterization, placement of a catheter (Esp) balanced meal; para bebs
colocar vt to position, to place baby food; procesada processed
coloide m colloid food; rpida fast food
colon m colon, large bowel; ascen- comienzo m onset, beginning; de
dente ascending colon; derecho juvenil juvenile-onset; de precoz
right colon; descendente descend- early-onset; de tardo late-onset;
ing colon; espstico (ant) irritable edad f de age at onset
bowel syndrome, spastic colon (ant); comodidad f comfort
izquierdo left colon; sigmoide cmodo -da adj comfortable; m (Mex,
or sigmoideo sigmoid colon; trans- bacinilla) bedpan
verso transverse colon comorbilidad f comorbidity
colonizacin f colonization compaero -ra mf companion; senti-
colonoscopia, colonoscopa f colonosco- mental (life) partner
py; virtual virtual colonoscopy compartimentalizacin f (psych) com-
colonoscopio m colonoscope partmentalization
color m color compartir vt to share; agujas or je-
coloracin f (micro) stain; de Gram ringas to share needles
Gram's stain compasin f compassion, sympathy
com 188 con
compasivo -va adj compassionate, sym- comn adj common; un problema co-
pathetic; uso (pharm) compassion- mn..a common problem; poco un-
ate use common
compatible adj compatible comunicacin f communication; in-
compensacin f (psych, etc.) compensa- terauricular (CIA) atrial septal defect
tion; laboral worker's compensa- (ASD); interventricular (CIV)
tion ventricular septal defect (VSD)
compensar vi to compensate comunicar vt, vr to communicate
competente adj competent comunidad f community
complejo m complex; de Edipo Oedi- comunitario -ria adj pertaining to the
pus complex; de inferioridad infe- community; participacin commu-
riority complex; de superioridad nity involvement
superiority complex; Mycobac- cncavo -va adj concave
terium avium Mycobacterium avium concebir vi to conceive
complex (MAC); vitamnico B concentracin f concentration
vitamin B complex concentrado -da adj concentrated; m
complementario -ria adj complemen- (pharm, etc.) concentrate; concentra-
tary; (seguros) supplemental do de factores de coagulacin coagu-
complemento m complement; (suple- lation factor concentrate; de hema-
mento) supplement tes unit of packed red blood cells
completo -ta adj complete concentrador m concentrator; de ox-
complexin f build, constitution geno oxygen concentrator
complicacin f complication concentrar vt, vr to concentrate
cumplimentar vt (Esp, un formulario) to concepcin f (obst, etc.) conception
fill out, to complete (a form) conciencia f conscience; (conocimiento)
componente m component; (pharm) con- consciousness, awareness; cargo de
stituent guilty conscience; colectiva col-
componer vt (pp -puesto) to fix; vr (fam, lective consciousness; culpable
recuperarse) to get well guilty conscience; perder la to lose
comportamiento m behavior consciousness; prdida de loss of
comportarse vr to behave, act consciousness
comprensivo -va adj sympathetic concientizacin f awareness; del cn-
compresa f compress, pack; de hielo cer de mama breast cancer awareness
ice pack conclusin f (psych) closure
compresin f compression; (de un ner- concusin f concussion
vio) entrapment; de la mdula espi- condado m county (US)
nal spinal cord compression; del condicin f condition, state; crtica
nervio cubital ulnar nerve entrapment; critical condition; preexistente pre-
de nervio nerve entrapment, en- existing condition
trapped nerve, pinched nerve (fam); condicionado -da adj conditioned
de nervio perifrico peripheral nerve condicionamiento m conditioning; f-
entrapment; medular spinal cord sico physical conditioning, fitness
compression; torcica chest com- cndilo m condyle
pression condimentado -da adj spicy
comprimido m (form) tablet; disper- condimento m spice
sable (esp. Esp, pharm) wafer condolencia f condolence; Mis condo-
comprimir vt to compress lencias a..My condolences to
comprometer vt to compromise condn m condom, rubber (fam)
compuesto (pp of componer) m com- condrocalcinosis f chondrocalcinosis
pound condrosarcoma m chondrosarcoma
compulsin f compulsion conduccin f conduction; driving;
compulsivo -va adj compulsive agresiva aggressive driving, road rage
computadora f computer (fam)
con 189 con
conducir vt (un vehculo) to drive trmica loop electrosurgical excision

conducta f behavior procedure (LEEP)
conducto m duct, canal, conduit; conjugado -da adj (bilirrubina, estrge-
arterioso persistente or permeable nos) conjugated; (vacuna) conjugate
(CAP) patent ductus arteriosus (PDA); conjuntiva f conjunctiva
auditivo auditory canal; biliar conjuntival adj conjunctival
bile duct; cstico cystic duct; conjuntivitis f conjunctivitis, pinkeye
coldoco common bile duct; de (fam)
Eustaquio Eustachian tube; defe- conminuta adj (fractura) comminuted
rente vas deferens; heptico (dere- conmocin cerebral f concussion
cho, izquierdo) (right, left) hepatic cono m (anat, gyn, ophthalmology, etc.)
duct; ileal ileal conduit; lagri- cone
mal lacrimal duct, tear duct (fam); conocimiento m (consciencia) cons-
conductos nasales nasal passages; ciousness; de uno mismo insight;
pancretico pancreatic duct; semi- perder el to lose consciousness, to
circular semicircular canal black out; prdida de loss of con-
conductor -ra mf driver; designado sciousness, blackout
designated driver consanguneo -a adj consanguineous,
conectar vt to connect, attach having a common ancestor, related by
conectivopata f connective tissue dis- blood (fam)
ease consciencia f consciousness, awareness;
conejillo de Indias m guinea pig (esp. colectiva collective consciousness;
figuratively) perder la to lose consciousness;
conexin f connection prdida de loss of consciousness
confabulacin f (Ang) confabulation consciente adj conscious, aware; (aten-
confianza f confidence, trust; en uno to) mindful, attentive
mismo self-confidence; tener (en) consecuencia f consequence; como
to trust de as a consequence of, due to
confiar vi to trust; Confo en mis hijos consecutivo -va adj consecutive
..I trust my children. consejera f counseling; familiar
confidencial adj confidential family counseling; matrimonial
confidencialidad f confidentiality marriage counseling
confirmar vt to confirm consejero -ra mf counselor
conflicto m conflict consejo m advice, counseling; (reco-
confort m comfort mendacin) recommendation, tip;
confortar vt to comfort gentico genetic counseling; en contra
confrontacin f confrontation del consejo mdico..against medical
confrontar vt to confront advice
confrontativo -va, confrontacional adj consentimiento m consent; informa-
confrontational do informed consent
confundido -da adj confused consentir vt to pamper, spoil; vi to con-
confundir vt to confuse; vr to get o be- sent; en to consent to
come confused conservador -ra adj conservative, con-
confusin f confusion serving; de mama breast-conserv-
congelacin f (dao a los tejidos por el ing; m (Mex, conservante) preservative
fro) frostbite conservante m preservative
congelar vt, vr to freeze conservar vt to conserve
congnito -ta adj congenital consistencia f consistency
congestin f congestion; nasal nasal consolador m (juego sexual) dildo
congestion consolar vt to console, to comfort
congestionado -da adj congested consolidacin f consolidation
congestivo -va adj congestive constante adj constant; fpl vitales vi-
conizacin f conization; con asa dia- tal signs
con 190 con
constipacin f (catarro, congestin) ambiente) polluted

cold, nasal congestion; (estreimiento) contaminar vt to contaminate, (el am-
constipation biente) to pollute; vr to become con-
constipado -da adj (congestionado) hav- taminated, to become polluted
ing a cold, congested, having nasal contar vt, vi to count; caloras to
congestion; (estreido) constipated; m count calories
cold, nasal congestion contencin f (sujecin) restraint; me-
constiparse vr to catch a cold, to become cnica mechanical restraint; qumi-
congested; (estreirse) to become con- ca chemical restraint
stipated contenedor m container; de objetos
constitucin f constitution punzantes sharps container
constituyente m (pharm) constituent contener vt to contain; (a un paciente) to
constriccin f constriction restrain; la respiracin to hold
consuelda f (bot) comfrey one's breath
consulta f visit, doctor's visit; (con un contenido m content (frec. pl)
especialista) consultation, (en el hos- contento -ta adj happy
pital) consult; (consultorio) office, conteo m count; de bacterias bac-
doctor's office; externa outpatient terial count; de glbulos rojos (leu-
services; mdica doctor's visit; cocitos, etc.) red blood cell (leukocyte,
no programada or sin cita unsched- etc.) count; de pastillas pill count;
uled visit, drop-in (fam); de exter- sanguneo completo (CSC) com-
na outpatient; horas de office plete blood count (CBC)
hours; pasar (Esp) to round, to visit contexto m setting; en el contexto de
patients dao heptico..in the setting of liver
consultar vt, vi to consult; con or a damage
un especialista to consult a specialist contextura f build
consultorio m (doctors) office continuo -nua adj continuous; (habitual)
consumidor -ra mf user continual
consumo m consumption, intake; dia- contorno m contour
rio recomendado recommended daily contraccin f contraction; auricular
intake prematura (CAP) premature atrial
contacto m contact, exposure; cerca- contraction (PAC); contracciones de
no close contact; visual eye contact Braxton-Hicks Braxton-Hicks con-
contagiar vt to infect, to give (fam) (a tractions; ventricular prematura
disease); vr to become infected, to (CVP) premature ventricular contrac-
catch (a disease) tion (PVC)
contagioso -sa adj (una enfermedad) contracepcin f contraception
communicable (form), contagious, in- contraceptivo -va adj & m contraceptive
fectious, catching (fam); (fam, una per- contractura f contracture; de Dupuy-
sona) capable of infecting others, tren Dupuytren's contracture
contagious (fam); [Nota: En principio contraer vt (una enfermedad) to con-
contagioso y contagious se aplican a tract, to catch (fam); (vasos sangu-
las enfermedades y no a las personas neos) to constrict; vr (un msculo) to
an cuando ambos son aplicados a contract; (vasos sanguneos) to con-
personas en lenguaje familiar.] strict
contaminacin f contamination, (el am- contraindicacin f contraindication
biente) pollution; ambiental pollu- contraindicado -da adj contraindicated
tion (of the environment in general); contrarrestar vt to counteract
atmosfrica (form) air pollution, contraste m (fam, medio de contraste)
smog (fam); del agua water pollu- contrast medium, contrast (fam)
tion; del aire air pollution, smog contrato m contract
(fam) contratransferencia f (psych) counter-
contaminado -da adj contaminated, (el transference
con 191 cos
control m control; (estacin) station; ba- corona f (anat, dent) crown

jo under control; de enfermera coronacin f (obst) crowning
nursing station; de la ira anger coronar vi (obst) to crown
management; de la natalidad birth coronario -ria adj coronary
control; del enojo anger manage- coronilla f (de la cabeza) vertex (of the
ment; de uno mismo self-control; head), top part of the head
estricto (de la glucemia) tight con- corporal adj corporal, pertaining to the
trol (of blood sugars); en in control; body
fuera de out of control corpsculo m corpuscle
controlador -ra adj (persona) control- correas fpl (fam, para sujetar a un pa-
ling ciente) leather restraints, leathers (fam)
controlar vt to control correccin f correction, adjustment
controvertido -da adj controversial correctivo -va adj corrective
contusin f contusion correcto -ta adj correct
convalecencia f convalescence corrector -ra adj corrective
convalecerse vr to convalesce corregir vt to correct
convaleciente adj convalescent correlacin f correlation
convencional adj conventional correr vi to run, to flow
conversin f conversion corriente f current
convexo -xa adj convex corrosivo -va adj corrosive
convivir vi to live together; convivir con cors m (pl -ss) (ortho) corset, truss
drogadictos..to live with drug addicts cortado -da adj cut; (labios, piel) chap-
convulsin f convulsion, seizure; ped; f cut
febril febrile seizure; tnico-clni- cortador de pastillas m pill cutter
ca tonic-clonic seizure cortadura f cut
convulsionar vi to have a seizure, to cortapastillas m (esp. Mex) pill cutter
seize cortar vt to cut, (amputar) to cut off; vr
cnyuge mf spouse to cut oneself; Me cort..I cut myself;
cooperar vi to cooperate el pelo to get a haircut; las uas
coordinacin f coordination to cut one's nails
copago m copayment, copay (fam) cortaas m nail clippers, clippers (fam)
copioso -sa adj copious corte m (surg) incision; de pelo hair-
copo m (de algodn) cotton ball cut
coprocultivo m stool culture corteza f bark; (anat) cortex
coqueluche m&f (fam) pertussis (form), cortical adj cortical
whooping cough corticosteroide, corticoesteroide m cor-
coraje m (valor) courage, (rabia) rage ticosteroid
coral m coral corticotropina f corticotropin, adreno-
corazn m heart corticotropic hormone (ACTH)
corazoncillo m (bot) St. John's wort cortisol m cortisol
corbata f tie (article of clothing) cortisona f cortisone
cordal See muela cordal. corto -ta adj short; a plazo short-
cordero m lamb term; de vista nearsighted
cordn m cord; umbilical umbilical cortocircuito arteriovenoso m arteriove-
cord nous shunt
cordura f sanity corva f back of the knee; tendn m de la
corea m&f chorea; de Huntington hamstring
Huntington's chorea coser vt (una herida) to suture, to sew, to
coriocarcinoma m choriocarcinoma stitch (up) (fam)
coriorretinitis f chorioretinitis cosmtico -ca adj & m cosmetic; mpl
crnea f cornea cosmetics, makeup
corneal adj corneal cosmetlogo -ga mf cosmetologist
cornete m turbinate cosquillas fpl tickling
cos 192 cru
cosquilleo m tickling cretinismo m cretinism

cosquilloso -sa adj ticklish cretino -na mf cretin
costado m (anat) side criar vt (a un nio) to raise (a child);
coste m (Esp) charge, cost; que ahorra (amamantar) to breastfeed, to feed, to
costes cost-saving nurse
costeable adj (Ang) affordable criatura f (fam) infant, baby
coste-efectividad m (Esp) cost-effective- cribado m (form) screening; del cn-
ness cer cancer screening
coste-efectivo -va adj (Esp) cost-effec- cricotiroideo -a adj cricothyroid
tive crioconservacin f cryoconservation
costilla f rib crioglobulina f cryoglobulin
costo m charge, cost; que ahorra costos crioterapia f cryotherapy
cost-saving criptognico -ca adj cryptogenic
costocondritis f costochondritis criptorquidia f cryptorchidism
costo-efectividad m cost-effectiveness criptosporidiosis f cryptosporidiosis
costo-efectivo -va adj cost-effective crisis f (pl -sis) crisis; breakdown; exa-
costra f eschar (form), scab, crust; cerbation, attack (fam); (epilptica)
lctea cradle cap seizure; asmtica asthma exacer-
costumbre f habit; como de as usual; bation, asthma attack (fam); bls-
Est comiendo tanto como de cos- tica blast crisis; convulsiva (epi-
tumbre?..Are you eating as much as leptic) seizure; de angustia or an-
usual; mala bad habit; que de siedad anxiety attack; de asma
than usual; Est orinando ms que asthma exacerbation, asthma attack
de costumbre?..Are you urinating (fam); de ausencia absence seizure;
more than usual? de identidad identity crisis; de
cotidiano -na adj daily la mediana edad midlife crisis; del
cotilo m acetabulum lbulo temporal (ant) complex partial
Cotonete (trademark) See hisopo. seizure, temporal lobe seizure (ant);
coxis m coccyx, tailbone (fam) de pnico panic attack; epilptica
coyuntura f (fam) joint (epileptic) seizure; generalizada
CPRE See colangiopancreatografa re- generalized seizure; nerviosa ner-
trgrada endoscpica. vous breakdown; parcial (comple-
crack m (Ang) crack cocaine, crack (fam) ja) (complex) partial seizure; tiro-
craneal adj cranial txica thyroid storm; tnico-clni-
craneano -na adj cranial ca tonic-clonic seizure
crneo m cranium (form), skull cristal m crystal; (fam, metanfetamina)
craneofaringioma m craniopharyngioma methamphetamine, crystal (fam)
craneotoma f craniotomy cristalino -na adj crystalline; m lens (of
creatina f creatine the eye)
creatinina f creatinine crtico -ca adj critical
crecer vi to grow, to get bigger cromato m chromate
crecimiento m growth; intrauterino cromo m chromium
retardado (Esp) intrauterine growth cromoglicato de sodio, cromoglicato
retardation disdico (esp. Esp) m cromolyn sodi-
creencia f belief um
crema f cream, balm; bronceadora cromomicosis f chromomycosis
tanning o suntan lotion (to increase cromosoma m chromosome
tanning); de afeitar shaving cream; cromosmico -ca adj chromosomal
dental toothpaste; fra cold crnicamente adv chronically
cream; limpiadora cleansing crnico -ca adj chronic
cream; para manos hand cream cruce duodenal m (surg) duodenal
cremallera f (Esp) zipper switch
cresa f maggot crudo -da adj raw; andar (Mex) to
cru 193 cun
have a hangover, to be hungover cuentagotas m (esp. Esp) eyedropper,

cruel adj cruel medicine dropper
crueldad f cruelty cuerda f cord; vocal vocal cord
crup m croup cuerdo -da adj sane
cruzar vt los brazos to fold one's cuero cabelludo m scalp
arms cuerpo m body; de bomberos fire
Cruz Roja f Red Cross department; extrao foreign body;
CSC abbr conteo sanguneo completo. lteo corpus luteum; dar del
See conteo. (Carib) to have a bowel movement
cuadrado -da adj square; metro cuesta arriba adv uphill
square meter cuestionario m questionnaire
cuadrante m quadrant; inferior dere- cuidado m (frec. pl) care; cuidado(s) a
cho right lower quadrant; superior largo plazo long-term care; cuida-
inzquierdo left upper quadrant do(s) crtico(s) critical care; cuida-
cuadriceps m (pl -ceps) quadriceps do(s) de enfermera nursing care;
cuadril m hip bone, hip del pie (de la piel, de la herida, etc.)
cuadrillizo -za mf quadruplet foot care, skin care, wound care, etc.;
cuadriparesia f quadriplegia, tetraplegia de relevo or respiro respite care;
cuadripleja f quadriplegia, tetraplegia cuidado(s) en el hogar home care;
cuadripljico -ca adj & mf quadriplegic, cuidado(s) intensivo(s) intensive care;
tetraplegic cuidado(s) prenatal(es) prenatal care;
cuanto adv Cada cunto (tiempo)?.. cuidado(s) prolongado(s) long-term
How often?..Cada cunto (tiempo) care; tener to be careful; Tenga
se puede donar sangre?..How often cuidado..Be careful.
can you donate blood? cuidador -ra mf caregiver
cuarentena f quarantine; (Mex, CA; cuidadoso -sa adj careful
obst) forty days following childbirth; cuidar vt to take care of, care for; Yo lo
poner en to quarantine cuido solo..I take care of him by my-
cuarto m fourth, quarter; (habitacin) self; vr to take care of oneself; (fam,
room, bedroom; (de galn) quart; usar anticonceptivo) to use birth con-
de bao bathroom trol
cuatrillizo -za mf quadruplet culdocentesis f (pl -sis) culdocentesis
cubierta f (de una pastilla) coating (of a culebra f snake
pill) culebrilla f (esp. Carib) shingles
cubierto pp of cubrir culo (vulg) m buttocks; (ano) anus
cubital adj ulnar culpa f guilt; sentimientos de feelings
cbito m ulna of guilt
cubrebocas m surgical mask cultivar vt (micro) to culture
cubrir vt (pp cubierto) to cover, to coat; cultivo m (micro) culture; de gargan-
(seguros) to cover; Su seguro cubre.. ta throat culture; de heces stool cul-
Your insurance covers ture; de orina urine culture; de
cucaracha f cockroach sangre blood culture; farngeo
cucharada f spoonful, tablespoonful; (form) throat culture
grande or sopera tablespoonful cultura f culture; de seguridad (exce-
cucharadita f spoonful, teaspoonful lencia, etc.) culture of safety (excel-
cuchilla f (de afeitar) razor blade lence, etc.)
cuchillada f knife wound culturismo m bodybuilding
cuchillo m knife culturista mf bodybuilder
cuclillas fpl ponerse en to squat cumpleaos m (pl -aos) birthday; Fe-
cuello m neck; collar; uterino or de liz cumpleaos!..Happy birthday!
la matriz cervix cumplimiento m compliance; del tra-
cuenca f (del ojo) eye socket tamiento compliance with treatment
cuenta f (factura) bill cuna f cradle, crib; porttil bassinet
cun 194 DDT
cunnilingus m cunnilingus, oral sex (per- curar vt to cure, heal; (una herida) to
formed on a female) treat (a wound, by cleaning and ban-
cua f (chata) bedpan daging, etc.); vr to be cured, get well,
cuado -da m brother-in-law; f sister-in- to heal
law curativo -va adj curative
cura m priest; f cure; (vendaje) bandage, cureta f curette
dressing (often adhesive); oclusiva curetaje m curettage; con succin
(esp. Esp) occlusive dressing suction curettage
curable adj curable curita f (Amer) small adhesive bandage
curacin f healing, recovery; (de una he- curl m curl (biceps)
rida) treatment (cleaning and bandag- curso m course
ing, etc.) curva f curve, bend; de aprendizaje
curandera f traditional o folk medicine; learning curve; de crecimiento
faith healing growth curve
curanderismo m traditional o folk medi- curvatura f curvature
cine; faith healing cutneo -a adj cutaneous
curandero -ra mf traditional o folk heal- cutcula f cuticle
er; faith healer cutis m complexion, skin (of the face)
D
daclatasvir m daclatasvir give birth to; La seora Ruiz dio a
dacriocistitis f dacryocystitis luz a una nia ayer..Mrs. Ruiz gave
daltoniano -na adj (form) color-blind birth to a baby girl yesterday; de
daltnico -ca adj (form) color-blind alta (del hospital) to discharge (from
daltonismo m color blindness the hospital); de comer to feed;
damiana f (bot) damiana del cuerpo (Carib) to have a bowel
danazol m danazol movement; de mamar, pecho to
daar vt to damage, harm breastfeed, to feed, to nurse; Le va a
daino -na adj harmful dar de mamar?.. Are you going to
dao m damage, harm; cerebral brain breastfeed him?; un traspi to trip;
damage; hacer to hurt, harm, to vr cuenta to notice, to realize;
damage; to be bad for (one), to make vuelta to turn; (voltearse) to turn over,
(one) sick; La cada no le hizo nin- roll over
gn dao..The fall didn't hurt her at all darbepoetina alfa f darbepoetin alfa
...Le hace dao la medicina?..Is the darifenacina f darifenacin
medicine making you sick? darunavir m darunavir
dapsona f dapsone datos mpl data
daptomicina f daptomycin daunorubicina f daunorubicin
dar vt to give; vi dar(le) (a uno) (una DCI abbr desfibrilador cardioversor
enfermedad) to catch, get; Me dio un implantable. See desfibrilador.
catarro..I caught a cold; a luz to DDT See diclorodifeniltricloroetano.
DEA 195 del
DEA abbr desfibrilador externo auto- deducible m (seguros) deductible

mtico. See desfibrilador. DEET m (repelente) DEET
deambulacin f ambulation (form), defecacin f defecation, bowel move-
walking ment; dolorosa painful bowel
deambular vi to ambulate (form), to movement
walk defecar vi to defecate, to have a bowel
debajo adv below; (por) de below, movement
lower than; (por) debajo de 40..below defecto m defect; congnito congeni-
40..lower than 40...(por) debajo de la tal defect; del tubo neural neural
rodilla..below the knee tube defect; de nacimiento birth
debido -da a, due to defect
dbil adj weak defensa f defense
debilidad f weakness defensor -ra mf advocate; del pacien-
debilitado -da adj debilitated, run-down te or de pacientes patient advocate;
debilitamiento m weakening del pueblo ombudsman
debilitante adj debilitating deficiencia f deficiency, deficit
debilitar vt to weaken, make weak; vr to deficiente adj deficient
weaken, become weak dficit m (pl -cits) deficit
decaer vi to weaken, to get worse; (de- definitivo -va adj definitive
primirse) to become depressed deforme adj deformed
decado -da adj weak, run-down; (depri- deformidad f deformity, malformation
mido) depressed defuncin f death
decaimiento m decline, weakening, degeneracin f degeneration; macu-
weakness; (depresin) depression lar senil, macular relacionada con
decibelio, decibel m decibel la edad (Mex) age-related macular de-
decidir vt, vr to decide generation
decilitro m deciliter degenerar vi to degenerate
decisin f decision; toma de decisiones degenerativo -va adj degenerative
compartida shared decision making degradacin f degradation
declaracin f declaration; enfermedad dehidroepiandrosterona (DHEA) f de-
de obligatoria reportable disease hydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
declarar vt to report dehiscencia f dehiscence; de herida
decoloracin f discoloration wound dehiscence
decbito m decubitus; lcera de de- dejar vi de to quit, stop, give up;
cubitus ulcer Cundo dej de comer?..When did
dedo m digit, (de la mano) finger; (del you quit eating?...Debe dejar de fu-
pie) toe; anular ring finger; chi- mar..You should give up smoking.
co (del pie) little toe; corazn (esp. dj vu m dj vu
Esp) middle finger; en gatillo trig- delantal m apron; de plomo lead
ger finger; (del pie) en martillo apron
hammer toe; dedos en palillo de tam- delante adv in front; delante del cora-
bor clubbing, clubbed digits; en re- zn..in front of your heart
sorte trigger finger; gordo (de la delantero -ra adj front; la parte delan-
mano) thumb; gordo (del pie) great tera de..the front of
toe (form), big toe; ndice index delavirdina f delavirdine
finger, forefinger; medio middle delecin f deletion
finger; meique (de la mano) little deletrear vt to spell
finger; meique (del pie) little toe; delgado -da adj thin, lean
pequeo (de la mano) (Esp) little delicado -da adj frail, fragile; (tema)
finger; pequeo (del pie) little toe; sensitive, delicate
pulgar (de la mano) thumb; delirante adj delirious
pulgar (del pie) great toe (form), big delirar vi to be delirious; Est deliran-
toe do..He's delirious.
del 196 der
delirio m delirium; delusion; delirios de no (esteroides, etc.) oxygen-depen-

grandeza delusions of grandeur; tener dent, steroid-dependent, etc.
delirio(s) to be delirious depilatorio m depilatory, hair remover
delirium tremens m delirium tremens, deponer vt, vi (pp depuesto) (Mex, fam)
the d.t.'s (fam) to vomit, to throw up (fam)
deltoides m (pl -des) deltoid deporte m sport; de contacto contact
demacrado -da adj emaciated sport; hacer or realizar deporte(s) to
demanda f (legal) lawsuit play sports
demandar vt (legal) to sue deposicin f (Esp, SA) bowel movement
dems adj rest of the; las dems lesiones depositar vt to deposit
..the rest of the lesions depsito m deposit, buildup; de
demencia f dementia; de Alzheimer (pharm) depot; de cadveres
Alzheimer's dementia; multiinfarto morgue
(ant) vascular dementia, multi-infarct depresin f depression; posparto
dementia (ant); pugilstica demen- postpartum depression; invernal
tia pugilistica; tipo Alzheimer Al- seasonal affective disorder
zheimer's dementia; vascular vas- depresivo -va adj depressive
cular dementia depresor -ra adj (pharm, physio) depres-
demostrar vt to demonstrate sant; m (de lengua) tongue depressor o
denervacin f denervation blade
dengue m dengue deprimido -da adj depressed, des-
densidad f density; mineral sea pondent
bone mineral density deprimirse vr to get o become depressed
denso -sa adj dense depuesto pp of deponer
dentadura f teeth, set of teeth; posti- depuracin f purification
za denture, false teeth (fam) depurador m purifier
dental adj dental depurar vt to purify
dentario -ria adj dental derecho -cha adj right; (recto) straight;
denticin f (form, erupcin) teething m right (legal, moral); a atencin
dentfrico m toothpaste mdica right to health care; f right,
dentina f dentin right-hand side
dentista mf dentist, Doctor of Dental derivacin f (surg) shunt, bypass, diver-
Surgery (DDS o D.D.S.) sion; (esp. Esp, interconsulta) referral;
dentistera f (Amer) dentistry; dental of- cardiopulmonar cardiopulmonary
fice, dental clinic bypass; gstrica gastric bypass;
dentro adv inside; dentro de su boca.. intraheptica portosistmica trans-
inside your mouth yugular transjugular intrahepatic por-
departamento m department; de ur- tosystemic shunt (TIPS); portocava
gencias emergency department (ED), portacaval shunt; portosistmica
emergency room (ER); Departamento percutnea intraheptica transjugular
de Vehculos Motorizados, Departa- intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
mento de Vehculos de Motor De- (TIPS); urinaria urinary diversion;
partment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ventriculoperitoneal ventriculo-
dependencia f dependence, dependency; peritoneal shunt
a or de la herona (nicotina, etc.) derivado m derivative; del petrleo
heroin (nicotine, etc.) dependence; petroleum derivative; proteico
a or de sustancias chemical dependen- purificado purified protein derivative
cy; que crea habit-forming, addict- (PPD)
ing; [Nota: No hay mucha diferencia dermatitis f dermatitis; atpica atop-
entre dependence y dependency; los ic dermatitis; del paal diaper rash;
ejemplos mencionados representan el herpetiforme dermatitis herpetifor-
uso actual.] mis; irritativa irritant dermatitis;
dependiente adj dependent; de oxge- por autosensibilizacin id reac-
der 197 des
tion, autoeczematization; por cer- descamacin f (derm, form) peeling,

carias cercarial dermatitis, swimmer's scaling
itch (fam); por contacto contact descamarse vr (derm, form) to peel, to
dermatitis; por estasis stasis der- flake
matitis; seborreica seborrheic der- descansar vt, vi to rest
matitis descanso m rest, relaxation; del intes-
dermatofibroma m dermatofibroma tino bowel rest; del medicamento
dermatofito m dermatophyte drug holiday
dermatofitosis f dermatophytosis descarga elctrica f electric shock
dermatologa f dermatology descartable adj disposable
dermatolgico -ca adj dermatological descartar vt to rule out; Tenemos que
dermatlogo -ga mf dermatologist, skin descartar cncer..We need to rule out
doctor (fam) cancer.
dermatomiositis f dermatomyositis descendente adj descending
drmico -ca adj dermal, pertaining to the descendiente mf descendant
skin descenso m fall, decline
dermoabrasin f dermabrasion, peeling descompensacin f (psych, etc.) decom-
dermografismo m dermographism pensation
derrame m effusion; (hemorragia) hem- descompresin f decompression
orrhage, bleed; (fam, ictus) stroke; descongestionante adj & m decongestant
cerebral cerebral hemorrhage, hem- descongestivo -va adj & m decongestant
orrhagic stroke; pericrdico peri- descontaminar vt to decontaminate
cardial effusion; pleural pleural ef- descontento -ta adj unhappy
fusion descontinuar vt to discontinue
DES See dietilestilbestrol. describir vt to describe
desabotonar vt, vr to unbutton descubierto -ta adj uncovered, bare
desabrochar vt, vr to unbutton descuidado -da adj careless
desafiante adj confrontational descuidar vt to neglect
desafo m challenge descuido m neglect, carelessness
desagradable adj unpleasant desde adv since; desde que empez a
desahogo m (psych) unburdening; (vl- vomitar..since you began vomiting;
vula de escape) outlet prep since; desde la niez.. since
desahuciado -da adj terminal, without childhood
hope of survival desear vt to desire; no deseado unwant-
desalentado -da adj discouraged ed, unintended
desalojar vt to dislodge desechable adj disposable
desanimado -da adj discouraged desecho m (secrecin) discharge; mpl
desaparecer vi to disappear (residuos) waste; mdicos medical
desarrollar vt to develop; vr to develop, waste; metablicos metabolic
to evolve waste; peligrosos hazardous waste
desarrollo m development; fsico desempeo m performance
(sexual, etc.) physical (sexual, etc.) desenlace m outcome
development; tardo developmental desensibilizacin f desensitization
delay desensibilizar vt to desensitize
desastre m disaster deseo m desire, urge; sexual sexual
desatender vt to neglect desire, libido
desayunar vi, vr to have breakfast desequilibrio m imbalance
desayuno m breakfast desesperacin f desperation, despair
desbalance m imbalance desesperado -da adj hopeless, desperate
desbridamiento m debridement desesperanza f despair
desbridar vt to debride desesperarse vr to lose hope; to become
descafeinado -da adj decaffeinated desperate, to become agitated
descalzo -za adj barefoot desfase horario m jet lag
des 198 det
desfavorable adj unfavorable desorden m disorder

desfibrilacin f defibrillation desorientado -da adj disoriented
desfibrilador m defibrillator; cardio- despellejarse vr (fam) to peel
versor implantable (DCI) implantable despersonalizacin f (psych) depersonal-
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD); ex- ization
terno automtico or automatizado despertar vt (pp -tado or -pierto) to
(DEA) automated external defibrillator wake up, rouse; vr to wake up
(AED) despierto -ta (pp of despertar) adj
desfibrilar vt to defibrillate awake
desgarrar vt to tear, to lacerate; (fam, ex- despigmentacin f depigmentation;
pectorar) to cough up agente de depigmenting agent
desgarre m (esp. Mex) See desgarro. despistado -da adj absent-minded, dis-
desgarro m laceration, tear; (muscular) tracted, forgetful
torn muscle, pulled muscle despistaje m (esp. Esp) screening; del
desgaste m wasting; (profesional) burn- cncer cancer screening
out; muscular muscle wasting desplazamiento m (ortho, psych, etc.)
desguanzado -da adj (Mex, fam) run- displacement
down, tired desplazar vt to displace
deshabituacin f cessation (of a habit), desplomarse vr to collapse
detoxification; tabquica smoking desprenderse vr to slough (off), to be-
cessation come detached
deshidratacin f dehydration desprendido -da adj detached
deshidratado -da adj dehydrated desprendimiento m detachment; pre-
deshidrogenasa lctica f lactic dehydro- maturo de placenta placental abrup-
genase tion, abruptio placentae (form); de
deshumanizador -ra adj dehumanizing retina retinal detachment, detached re-
deshumanizante adj dehumanizing tina
deshumedecer vt to dehumidify despus adv after; de comer after eat-
deshumidificador m dehumidifier ing; prep de after; despus de dos
desigual adj unequal das..after two days
desinfectante adj & m disinfectant; desrealizacin f (psych) derealization
de or para manos hand sanitizer destetar vt to wean
desinfectar vt to disinfect destete m weaning
desinhibicin f (psych) disinhibition destilado -da adj distilled
desintoxicacin f detoxification destreza f dexterity, skill
desipramina f desipramine destructivo -va adj destructive
desloratadina f desloratadine destruir vt to destroy
desmayarse vr to faint, pass out, to black desvanecerse vr to faint
out desvelarse vr to go without sleep
desmayo m faint, blackout desvenlafaxina f desvenlafaxine
desmedro m decline, deterioration; desventaja f disadvantage
weakness, emaciation, failure to thrive desviacin f deviation; diversion; de
desmielinizante adj demyelinating drogas drug diversion; septal septal
desmopresina f desmopressin deviation
desmoralizar vt to demoralize; vr to be- desviado -da adj deviated
come demoralized desvo m diversion; de drogas drug
desnaturalizado -da adj denatured diversion
desnudo -da adj naked, bare deteccin f detection, screening; examen
desnutricin f malnutrition m de screening test, screen
desnutrido -da adj malnourished, under- detectable adj detectable
nourished detectar vt to detect
desodorante m deodorant detector de humo m smoke detector
desogestrel m desogestrel detergente m detergent
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deteriorarse vr to deteriorate diclorodifeniltricloroetano (DDT) m di-

deterioro m deterioration, decline chlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
detrs de prep behind dicloxacilina f dicloxacillin
devolver vt, vi (pp devuelto) (fam) to didanosina f didanosine
vomit, to throw up (fam); (ped, fam) to dieldrn m dieldrin
regurgitate, to spit up (fam) diente m tooth, front tooth; deciduo
dexametasona f dexamethasone deciduous o primary tooth, baby tooth
dexlansoprazol m dexlansoprazole (fam); de conejo (fam) bucktooth;
dextrometorfano m dextromethorphan definitivo permanent tooth; de
dextrosa f dextrose leche primary tooth, baby tooth;
DHEA See dehidroepiandrosterona. impactado impacted tooth, dental
da m day; cada dos das every other impaction; incisivo incisor, front
day; el anterior the day before; el tooth; incluido (Esp) impacted
siguiente the day after, the follow- tooth, dental impaction; permanen-
ing day; en das alternos every other te permanent tooth; dientes postizos
day; todos los das every day false teeth; primario primary tooth,
diabetes f diabetes; gestacional ges- baby tooth (fam); retenido impact-
tational diabetes; inspida diabetes ed tooth, dental impaction; salido
insipidus; mellitus (tipo 1, tipo 2) bucktooth
(type 1, type 2) diabetes mellitus diente de len m (bot) dandelion
diabtico -ca adj & mf diabetic diestro -tra adj right-handed
diabetologa f diabetology, study of dia- dieta f diet; alta en fibra high-fiber
betes diet; baja en grasa low-fat diet;
diabetolgico -ca adj (form) diabetic balanceada balanced diet; carda-
diabetlogo -ga mf diabetologist, spe- ca cardiac diet; con restriccin de
cialist in diabetes sodio (protenas, etc.) sodium-restrict-
diafragma m (anat, gyn) diaphragm ed diet, protein-restricted diet, etc.;
diagnosticar vt to diagnose de adelgazamiento weight loss diet;
diagnstico -ca adj diagnostic; m diag- de disfagia dysphagia diet; de
nosis; diferencial differential diag- fcil masticacin mechanical soft diet;
nosis; gentico genetic testing; de lquidos claros clear liquid diet;
preimplantacional or preimplantato- del nctar lquido nectar consis-
rio pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; tency diet; diabtica diabetic diet,
por imagen or imgenes diagnostic consistent carbohydrate diet; equili-
imaging brada balanced diet; lquida clara
diagrama m diagram clear liquid diet; liquida completa
dilisis f dialysis; peritoneal ambula- full liquid diet; mediterrnea Med-
toria continua (DPAC) continuous iterranean diet; para adelgazar or
ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) bajar de peso weight loss diet;
dializar vt to dialyze para diabticos diabetic diet, consis-
dimetro m diameter tent carbohydrate diet; para disfa-
diana f target; rgano target organ gia dysphagia diet; pur pured
diapasn m tuning fork diet; renal renal diet; restringi-
diario -ria adj daily; a daily, every da en sodio (protenas, etc.) sodium-
day; m log, diary restricted diet, protein-restricted diet,
diarrea f diarrhea; del viajero travel- etc.; rica en fibra high-fiber diet;
er's diarrhea estar a to be on a diet, to diet
diarreico -ca adj diarrheal diettico -ca adj dietary, dietetic; f diete-
diastlico -ca adj diastolic tics
diazepam m diazepam dietilamida del cido lisrgico f lysergic
dicicloverina f dicyclomine (USAN), di- acid diethylamide (LSD)
cycloverine (INN) dietilestilbestrol (DES) m diethylstilbes-
diclofenaco m diclofenac trol (DES)
die 200 dis
dietista mf dietitian dimorfa adj (lepra) borderline

dietista-nutricionista mf (Esp) dietitian dinitrato de isosorbida m isosorbide di-
dietoterapia f diet therapy nitrate
difenhidramina f diphenhydramine dioptra f diopter
difenilhidantona f phenytoin Dios m God
diferenciado -da adj differentiated; bien dixido m dioxide; de azufre sulfur
well differentiated; parcialmente dioxide; de carbono carbon dioxide
partially differentiated; pobremente dioxina f dioxin
or poco poorly differentiated dipiridamol m dipyridamole
dificultad f difficulty; para recordar diplococo m diplococcus
difficulty remembering, forgetfulness; direccin f direction; (domicilio) ad-
para respirar difficulty breathing, dress; de correo electrnico e-mail
shortness of breath address
diflunisal m diflunisal director -ra mf director; de Enferme-
difteria f diphtheria ra Director of Nursing
difunto -ta adj & mf deceased directriz anticipada f advance directive
difusin f diffusion disartria f dysarthria
difuso -sa adj diffuse discapacidad f disability, impairment;
digerible adj digestible con del desarrollo developmentally
digerir vt to digest disabled; con fsica physically dis-
digestible adj (Ang) digestible abled; con intelectual intellectually
digestin f digestion disabled; del desarrollo develop-
digestivo -va adj digestive mental disability; fsica physical
digital adj digital; f (pharm) digitalis disability; intelectual intellectual
dignidad f dignity disability
digoxina f digoxin discapacitado -da adj disabled; del
diiodohidroxiquinolena f diiodohy- desarrollo (Amer) developmentally
droxyquinoline, iodoquinol disabled; intelectualmente intel-
dilatacin f dilation o dilatation, enlarge- lectually disabled; mf disabled person
ment; y curetaje or legrado dilata- discapacitante adj disabling
tion (dilation) and curettage (D&C); discectoma f discectomy
[Nota: Algunas autoridades distinguen discinesia tarda f tardive dyskinesia
entre dilation y dilatation, pero la disciplina f discipline
mayora de los profesionales mdicos disciplinar vt to discipline
los usan intercambiablemente. Dilata- disco m disc; abultado bulging disc;
tion se encuentra ms que todo en la intervertebral intervertebral disc;
literatura mdica o para referirse a ptico optic disc; hernia de
procedimientos, p. ej., esophageal dila- herniated disc
tation.] discografa f discography
dilatador m dilator discoide adj discoid
dilatar vt, vr to dilate discrasia f dyscrasia
diloxanida f diloxanide discrepancia f discrepancy; en la
diltiazem m diltiazem longitud de las piernas leg length
dilucin f dilution discrepancy
dilucional adj dilutional diseccin f dissection; artica or de
diluido -da adj dilute aorta aortic dissection; ganglionar
diluir vt to dilute lymph node dissection
dimenhidrinato m dimenhydrinate diseminacin f dissemination, spread
dimensin f dimension diseminar vt to spread; vr to dissemi-
dimetil sulfxido (DMSO) m dimethyl nate, spread, (cncer) to metastasize
sulfoxide (DMSO) disentera f dysentery
dimetiltriptamina (DMT) f dimethyl- disfasia f dysphasia
tryptamine (DMT) disfuncin f dysfunction; de la arti-
dis 201 dol
culacin temporomandibular tem- distrs m distress; respiratorio res-

poromandibular joint dysfunction; piratory distress
diastlica diastolic dysfunction; distrito m district
erctil erectile dysfunction (ED); distrofia f dystrophy; muscular mus-
orgnica mltiple multisystem organ cular dystrophy; simptica refleja
failure (ant) complex regional pain syndrome,
disfuncional adj dysfunctional; familia reflex sympathetic dystrophy (ant)
dysfunctional family; hemorragia disuelto pp of disolver
uterina dysfunctional uterine bleed- disulfiram m disulfiram
ing DIU abbr dispositivo intrauterino. See
dislexia f dyslexia dispositivo.
dislipidemia f dyslipidemia diuresis f diuresis
dislocacin f dislocation diurtico -ca adj diuretic; m diuretic,
dislocar vt to dislocate; vr to become dis- water pill (fam)
located divn m (psych) couch
disminucin f reduction, decrease, drop diversin f (entretenimiento) fun
(in level of something being mea- diverticulitis f diverticulitis
sured); gradual (de la dosis de un divertculo m diverticulum; de Meck-
medicamento, etc.) taper el Meckel diverticulum
disminuir vt to reduce, decrease; gra- diverticulosis f diverticulosis
dualmente (la dosis de un medicamen- divertirse vr to have fun
to, etc.) to taper; vi, vr to diminish, de- dividir vt to divide
crease divieso m (esp. Esp) abscess, boil
disociacin f (psych) dissociation divisin f (psych, de la personalidad)
disolvente m solvent splitting
disolver vt, vr (pp disuelto) to dissolve divorciarse vr to divorce
disparar vt to shoot divorcio m divorce
disparo m (de un arma) shot; (de un divulgacin f outreach; programa de
inhalador) spray, puff outreach program
dispensar vt (pharm) to dispense diyodohidroxiquinolena f diiodohy-
dispepsia f dyspepsia (form), indigestion droxyquinoline, iodoquinol
displasia f dysplasia DMSO See dimetil sulfxido.
displsico -ca adj dysplastic DMT See dimetiltriptamina.
disponible adj available doblar vt to bend, flex; to double; Doble
dispositivo m device; de asistencia el brazo..Bend your arm; vr to bend,
ventricular izquierda left ventricular bend over, bend down; (torcerse) to
assist device; de ayuda assistive twist, to sprain; Dblese..Bend over...
device; de ayuda auditiva assistive Me dobl el tobillo..I twisted my
hearing device; de seguridad safety ankle.
device; intrauterino (DIU) intra- doble adj double; visin double vi-
uterine device (IUD) sion; adv double; ver to see double
distal adj distal doctor -ra mf doctor*, physician, Doctor
distanciamiento m (psych) detachment of Medicine (MD o M.D.)
distender vt to distend; vi, vr to become *antes de los apellidos se abrevia
distended como Dr.
distendido -da adj distended, (estma- documento m document; de voluntad
go) bloated anticipada (Amer), de voluntades
distensin f distention; (muscular) pulled anticipadas (Esp) advance directive
muscle, strain; abdominal abdo- dolencia f illness, ailment
minal distention, bloating doler vt, vi to hurt; Le duele?..Does it
distinguir vt to distinguish hurt?...Le duele el pie?..Does your
distrado -da adj absent-minded, dis- foot hurt?...Dnde le duele?..Where
tracted; distractible does it hurt?
dol 202 duc
dolor m pain, ache; agudo sharp pain; (con anestesia general) to put under
articular joint pain; de barriga anesthesia, to put to sleep (fam); (con
bellyache, stomachache o stomach anestesia local) to numb up; vi to
ache; de caballo (Mex, fam) side- sleep; vr to go to sleep, to fall asleep;
ache; de cabeza headache; de (entumecerse) to get o become numb,
cabeza en racimos cluster headache; to go to sleep (fam), to fall asleep
de cabeza tensional tension head- (fam); Se me duerme el brazo..My
ache; dolores de(l) crecimiento grow- arm gets numb (goes to sleep, falls
ing pains; de espalda backache; asleep).
de estmago stomachache o stomach dormitar vi to doze
ache; de garganta sore throat; dormitorio m bedroom
de las articulaciones joint pain; de dorsal adj dorsal
la espalda baja low back pain; de dorso m (de la mano) back (of the hand)
muelas toothache; de odo ear dos m hacer del (euph, defecar) to
ache; dolores de(l) parto labor pains; defecate (form), to have a bowel move-
fantasma phantom pain; irrup- ment, to do number two (euph)
tivo breakthrough pain; lumbar dosificacin f dosage, dosing
low back pain; menstrual men- dosis f (pl dosis) dose, dosage; a or en
strual cramp, menstrual pain; pun- altas high-dose; a or en bajas,
zante sharp o jabbing pain; sordo de baja low-dose
dull pain; sin painless doula mf doula
dolorido -da adj sore, tender, painful doxazocina f doxazocin
doloroso -sa adj painful; muerte doxiciclina f doxycycline
painful death doxorubicina f doxorubicin
domstico -ca adj domestic; mf house- DPAC abbr dilisis peritoneal ambula-
cleaner, person who helps in the home toria continua. See dilisis.
domiciliario -ria adj pertaining to the Dr. abbr doctor. See doctor.
home, at home; fisioterapia home Dra. abbr doctora. See doctor.
physical therapy, physical therapy at drenaje m (procedimiento, lquido dre-
home nado) drainage; (utensilio) drain;
domicilio m home; (direccin) address Penrose Penrose drain
dominante adj dominant; mano f drenar vt to drain
dominant hand droga f drug; blanda soft drug; de
donacin f donation; de rganos abuso drug of abuse; de diseo de-
(sangre, etc.) organ (blood, etc.) dona- signer drug; del amor (fam) methy-
tion lene dioxyamphetamine (MDA);
donador -ra mf donor diseada designer drug; dura hard
donante mf donor; de rganos organ drug
donor; universal universal donor; drogadiccin f drug addiction
vivo living donor; semen m de drogadicto -ta mf drug abuser, drug
donor semen addict
donar vt to donate drogado -da adj drugged, high (fam)
donepezilo m donepezil drogar vt to drug; vr to take drugs, to get
dopaje m doping high (fam)
dopamina f dopamine drogodependencia f chemical dependen-
Doppler m Doppler cy, dependency on drugs
dormido -da adj asleep; (entumecido) dronedarona f dronedarone
numb, asleep (fam); Tengo dormido el drospirenona f drospirenone
brazo..My arm is numb (asleep); per- DTP abbr difteria, ttanos y tos ferina.
manecer to stay asleep; quedarse See vacuna.
to fall asleep, to go to sleep ducha f shower; darse una to take a
dormir vt (a un nio, etc.) to put to shower, to shower (vaginal) to douche;
sleep; (fam, anestesiar) to anesthetize, tomar una to take a shower, to
duc 203 efi
shower duloxetina f duloxetine

ducharse vr to take a shower, to shower duodenal adj duodenal
ductal adj ductal duodenitis f duodenitis
duda f doubt duodeno m duodenum
dudar vt to doubt; Lo dudo..I doubt it. duracin f duration
duela f (parsito) fluke; del hgado duradero -ra adj durable
liver fluke durar vi to last; El dolor me dur toda
duelo m (pena) grief la noche..The pain lasted all night.
dulce adj sweet; m piece of candy; mpl duro -ra adj hard, tough; stiff; de
candy, sweets odo hard of hearing
E
eccema m eczema the lower eyelid
ECG See electrocardiograma and elec- eczema m eczema
trocardiografa. edad f age; de avanzada elderly;
echar vt aire (Esp) to breathe out; frtil child-bearing age; gestacio-
de menos to miss; Echa de menos a nal gestational age; sea bone age;
su hija?..Do you miss your daughter?; mediana middle age, midlife; ter-
vr a perder to spoil (food, etc.) cera old age
Echinacea (bot) Echinacea edema m edema; pulmonar pulmo-
eclampsia f eclampsia nary edema
ecocardiografa f (tcnica) echocardio- edoxabn m edoxaban
graphy; (estudio) echocardiogram, educacin f education; sexual sex
echo (fam); de estrs or esfuerzo education
stress echocardiography; stress echo- educar vt to educate
cardiogram, stress echo; transeso- edulcorante m sweetener; artificial
fgica transesophageal echocardio- artificial sweetener
graphy; transesophageal echocardio- EEF abbr estudio electrofisiolgico.
gram; transtorcica transthoracic See estudio.
echocardiography; transthoracic echo- EEG See electroencephalografa.
cardiogram EF See electrofisiologa.
ecocardiograma m (esp. Amer) echocar- efavirenz m efavirenz
diogram, echo (fam) efectividad f effectiveness
ecografa f (tcnica) ultrasonography, efectivo -va adj effective
ultrasound; (estudio) ultrasound, sono- efecto m effect; adverso adverse ef-
gram (form); cardaca (Esp) echo- fect; secundario side effect; hacer
cardiography; Doppler Doppler ul- or surtir to take effect, to have an
trasonography; Doppler ultrasound effect
ectima m ecthyma; contagioso orf efedra f (bot) ephedra
ectpico -ca adj ectopic efedrina f ephedrine
ectropin f ectropion, outward droop of eficacia f effectiveness, efficacy (form)
efi 204 emo
eficaz adj effective, efficacious (form) graphy (EMG)

eficiente adj efficient elefantiasis f elephantiasis
ego m ego (lay sense) elegible adj eligible
egocntrico -ca adj egocentric, self-cen- elemento m element; elementos traza
tered trace elements
egosmo m egoism eletriptn m eletriptan
egosta adj egoistic; mf egoist elevacin f elevation, rise
egotismo m egotism elevar vt to elevate, raise
egotista adj egotistic; mf egotist eliminacin f elimination, removal;
EIP abbr enfermedad inflamatoria pl- de tatuajes tattoo removal
vica. See enfermedad. eliminar vt to eliminate, to pass
eje m axis; (central) (del cuerpo) elxir, elixir m elixir
midline (of the body) ello m (psych) id
ejercer vt (la medicina, la odontologa, emascular vt to emasculate
etc.) to practice (medicine, dentistry, embarazada adj pregnant; quedarse
etc.) (esp. Esp) to get o become pregnant; f
ejercicio m exercise; abdominal sit- pregnant woman
up; ejercicios de Kegel Kegel exer- embarazarse vr to get o become preg-
cises; hacer to exercise nant
ejercitar vt, vr to exercise; la mente embarazo m pregnancy; Tengo cuatro
to exercise one's mind, to do mental meses de embarazo..I'm four months
exercises pregnant; ectpico ectopic pregnan-
EKG (ant) See electrocardiograma and cy; no deseado unwanted pregnan-
electrocardiografa. cy; tubrico tubal pregnancy
elstico -ca adj elastic embolectoma f embolectomy
elboro m (bot) hellebore embolia f embolism; (fam) stroke; ce-
eleccin f choice; medicamento de rebral cerebral embolism, embolic
drug of choice; medicamento de pri- stroke; pulmonar pulmonary embo-
mera (segunda, etc.) drug of first lism
(second, etc.) choice embolizacin f embolization; de las
electivo -va adj (surg) elective arterias uterinas uterine artery embo-
elctrico -ca adj electric, electrical lization
electrocardiografa (ECG) f electrocar- mbolo m embolus; (de una jeringa)
diography (ECG) plunger (of a syringe)
electrocardiograma (ECG) m electro- emborracharse vr to get drunk
cardiogram (ECG) embriagarse vr to get drunk
electrocucin f electrocution embriologa f embryology
electrocutar vt to electrocute embrin m embryo
electrodo m electrode embrionario -ria adj embryonic, em-
electroencefalografa (EEG) f electro- bryonal; carcinoma embryonal car-
encephalography (EEG) cinoma; desarrollo embryonic de-
electroencefalograma (EEG) m electro- velopment; [Nota: No hay mucha dife-
encephalogram (EEG) rencia entre embryonic y embryonal;
electrofisiologa (EF) f electrophysiolo- los ejemplos mencionados representan
gy (EP) el uso actual.]
electrofisiolgico -ca adj electrophysiol- emergencia f emergency; ciruga de
ogic o electrophysiological emergency surgery
electroforesis f electrophoresis emergente adj emerging; enfermedad
electroltico -ca adj pertaining to elec- emerging disease
trolytes; desequilibrio electrolyte emesis f emesis
imbalance emtico -ca adj & m emetic
electrolito, electrlito m electrolyte EMG See electromiografa.
electromiografa (EMG) f electromyo- emocin f emotion, feeling
emo 205 end
emocional adj emotional giform encephalopathy, mad cow

emocionar vt to excite disease (fam); traumtica crnica
emoliente adj & m emollient chronic traumatic encephalopathy
emotivo -va adj (persona) emotional, enchufe m electrical outlet
moody; (tema) emotional, moving enca f gingiva (form), gum
empacho m (fam) indigestion, (Mex) folk encima adv above; de above; encima
illness manifest by abdominal bloating de su corazn..above your heart; por
and other gastrointestinal complaints de above, over; por encima de 140
believed to be due to food obstructing ..above 140..over 140
the intestine encinta adj (fam) pregnant
empaado -da adj blurred; vista encogerse vr de hombros to shrug
blurred vision one's shoulders
empaarse vr (la vista) to blur, to be- encorvado -da adj stooped, bent over
come blurred o blurry; Se me empaa encorvamiento m kyphosis (form),
la vista..My vision blurs..My vision stooped posture, hunched back
gets blurred (blurry). encorvarse vr to become stooped (as
emparentado -da adj related; donante with age)
no unrelated donor endarterectoma f endarterectomy;
empastar vt (dent) to fill (a cavity) carotdea carotid endarterectomy
empaste m (dent) filling endmico -ca adj endemic
empata f empathy enderezar vt, vi, vr to straighten
empeine m instep, top of foot; (ingle) pu- endocardio m endocardium
bic area; (tia) ringworm endocarditis f endocarditis; infeccio-
empeoramiento m worsening, deteriora- sa infectious endocarditis
tion endocervical adj endocervical
empeorar vt to make worse; vi, vr to get endocrvix m&f (pl -vix) endocervix
worse, to deteriorate endocraneal adj intracranial
empezar vt, vi to begin endocraneano -na adj intracranial
empiema m empyema endocrino -na adj endocrine
emprico -ca adj empirical endocrinologa f endocrinology
emplasto m (medicinal) plaster endocrinlogo -ga mf endocrinologist
empleador -ra mf employer endodoncia f (campo de odontologa)
emplear vt to employ; (utilizar) to use, endodontics; (tratamiento) root canal
utilize therapy (form), root canal (fam)
empleo m employment, job; (uso) use endodoncista mf endodontist
emtricitabina f emtricitabine endogamia f inbreeding
enalapril m enalapril endogmico adj inbred
enamorarse vr to fall in love; enamora- endometrio m endometrium
do de in love with endometriosis f endometriosis
enanismo m dwarfism endometritis f endometritis
enano -na mf dwarf, little person (euph) endorfina f endorphin
encajamiento m (obst) lightening, drop- endoscopia, endoscopa f endoscopy;
ping of the fetus in late pregnancy capsular capsule endoscopy; diges-
encamado -da adj bedridden, in bed, in tiva alta esophagogastroduodenoscopy
a bed (EGD), upper endoscopy
encarnado -da adj (ua, etc.) ingrown endoscpico -ca adj endoscopic
encefalitis f encephalitis; equina del endoscopio m endoscope
este, equina oriental (Esp) eastern endotraqueal adj endotracheal
equine encephalitis; equina vene- endovenoso -sa (EV) adj intravenous
zolana Venezuelan equine encephalitis (IV)
encefalopata f encephalopathy; de endurecer vt to harden, make hard; vr to
Wernicke Wernicke's encephalopathy; harden, become hard
espongiforme bovina bovine spon- endurecimiento m hardening
ene 206 enf
enema m enema; de bario barium en- negro black lung disease; de Pott
ema; de retencin retention enema; Pott's disease*; de Raynaud Ray-
opaco barium enema naud's disease; de Rendu-Osler-
energa f energy Weber Osler-Weber-Rendu disease;
ENET abbr estimulacin nerviosa elc- de transmisin sexual (ETS) sexually
trica transcutnea. See estimulacin. transmitted disease (STD); de von
enfadarse vr to get o become angry, to Willebrand von Willebrand disease;
get mad de Whipple Whipple's disease;
enfermarse vr to become ill, to get sick de Wilson Wilson's disease*;
enfermedad f disease, sickness, illness; diverticular diverticular disease;
actual present illness; articular drepanoctica (esp. Esp) sickle cell
degenerativa degenerative joint dis- disease; fibroqustica de la mama
ease, osteoarthritis; cardaca heart fibrocystic breast disease, benign
disease; celaca or celiaca celiac breast disease; heptica alcohlica
disease; coronaria coronary artery alcoholic liver disease; heptica
disease; de Addison Addison's grasa fatty liver disease; heptica
disease*; de Alzheimer Alzheimer's grasa no alcohlica non-alcoholic fat-
disease; de cambios mnimos mini- ty liver disease; inflamatoria intes-
mal change disease; de clulas fal- tinal inflammatory bowel disease;
ciformes sickle cell disease; de inflamatoria plvica (EIP) pelvic in-
Chagas Chagas disease; de Creutz- flammatory disease (PID); inter-
feldt-Jakob Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; sticial pulmonar interstitial lung
de Crohn Crohn's disease, regional disease; laboral occupational ill-
enteritis; de Cushing Cushing's dis- ness; mamaria benigna benign
ease*; de descompresin decom- breast disease, fibrocystic breast dis-
pression sickness, the bends (fam); ease; mano-pie-boca hand, foot,
de Gaucher Gaucher's disease*; de and mouth disease; mental mental
Graves Graves' disease*; de Han- illness; mieloproliferativa myelo-
sen Hansen's disease, leprosy; de proliferative disease; mixta del te-
hgado graso fatty liver disease; de jido conectivo or conjuntivo mixed
Hirschsprung Hirschsprung's dis- connective tissue disease; ocupa-
ease*; de Hodgkin Hodgkin's dis- cional occupational illness; sea de
ease*; de Huntington Huntington's Paget Paget's disease of bone; por
disease; de injerto contra husped araazo de gato cat-scratch disease;
graft-versus-host disease; de Kawa- por deposicin de pirofosfatos de
saki Kawasaki disease; de las vacas calcio calcium pyrophosphate deposi-
locas mad cow disease; del cora- tion disease; por descompresin
zn heart disease; del hgado liver decompression sickness, the bends
disease; del legionario Legion- (fam); por radiacin radiation sick-
naires' disease; del rin kidney ness; por reflujo gastroesofgico
disease; del sueo sleeping sick- (ERGE) gastroesophageal reflux dis-
ness; del suero serum sickness; ease (GERD); por VIH HIV dis-
del tejido conectivo or conjuntivo ease; profesional occupational ill-
connective tissue disease; del VIH ness; pulmonar obstructiva crni-
HIV disease; de Lyme Lyme disca (EPOC) chronic obstructive pulmo-
ease; de membrana hialina hyaline nary disease (COPD); renal kidney
membrane disease; de Mnire disease; vascular perifrica peri-
Mnire's disease; de neurona pheral vascular disease; venrea
motora motor neuron disease; de (ant) sexually transmitted disease
Osgood-Schlatter Osgood-Schlatter (STD), venereal disease (VD) (ant);
disease; de Paget mamaria Paget's quinta fifth disease
disease of breast; de Parkinson *La forma no posesiva tambin se usa,
Parkinson's disease*; del pulmn sobre todo en la literatura mdica:
enf 207 ent
Addison disease, Cushing disease, etc. ensear vt to teach; to show

enfermera f nursing; (local para enfer- ensimismado -da adj self-absorbed, lost
mos) infirmary in thought
enfermero -ra mf nurse; domiciliario ensordecimiento m hearing loss
home health nurse; jefe (de sala or ensuciar vt to soil, to get (something)
de turno) charge nurse; registrado dirty; vr to soil oneself, to get dirty
registered nurse; supervisor nurse entablillar vt to splint
supervisor; vocacional con licencia entacapona f entacapone
licensed vocational nurse entecavir m entecavir
enfermizo -za adj sickly enteral adj enteral
enfermo -ma adj sick, ill; mf sick per- entrico -ca adj enteric; con cubierta
son, patient enteric-coated
enfisema m emphysema enteritis f enteritis; eosinoflica eo-
enflaquecer vi, vr to become thin sinophilic enteritis; regional re-
enfocar vt to focus; vr en to focus on gional enteritis, Crohn's disease
enfrentar vt to confront, face entero -ra adj whole
enfrente adv de front; la parte de enterococo m enterococcus; resisten-
enfrente de..the front of te a (la) vancomicina vancomycin-re-
enfuvirtida f enfuvirtide sistant enterococcus
engancharse vr to get hooked, to be- enterocolitis f enterocolitis
come addicted; a la herona to get enteropata f enteropathy; perdedora
hooked on heroin de protenas protein-losing enteropa-
engordar vi, vr to gain weight, to get fat thy
(fam) enterotoxina f enterotoxin
engrosamiento m enlargement, thicken- enterrado -da adj (esp. Mex; ua, etc.)
ing ingrown
engullir vt (la comida) to gulp down entornar vt, vi (los ojos) to squint (one's
(food) eyes)
enhorabuena interj (Esp; obst, etc.) entorno m environment, immediate sur-
Congratulations! roundings; estructurado structured
enjuagar vt to rinse, to swish; y escu- environment; familiar family o
pir swish and spit; y tragar swish home environment
and swallow entrada f entry; portal m de portal of
enjuage m rinse; bucal mouthwash entry; fpl receding hairline
enjugar vt to wipe entre prep between; sus dientes be-
enlace m (obst, psych) bond tween your teeth
enloquecerse vr to go crazy entrecejo m space between one's eye-
enmascarar vt (signos, sntomas) to brows
mask entrecerrar vt, vi (los ojos) to squint
enojado -da adj angry, mad (one's eyes)
enojarse vr to become angry, to get mad entrenamiento m training; para usar
enojo m rage, anger el bao (ped) toilet training
enoxaparina de sodio f enoxaparin sodi- entrenar vt, vi to train
um entrepierna f (frec. pl) groin, pubic area
enriquecer vt to enrich, fortify entristecerse vr to become sad
enrojecimiento m reddening, flush, entropin m entropion, inward droop of
flushing the lower eyelid
ensalada f salad entuertos mpl (fam) postpartum cramps
ensayo m trial; (prueba) assay; clni- entumecerse vr to become numb, to go
co clinical trial; de laboratorio lab- to sleep (fam), to fall asleep (fam)
oratory assay; de liberacin de in- entumecido -da adj numb, asleep (fam)
terfern gamma interferon gamma re- entumecimiento m numbness
lease assay; y error trial and error entumido -da adj numb, asleep (fam)
ent 208 esc
entumirse vr to become numb, to go to de salud health care team; mdico

sleep (fam), to fall asleep (fam) duradero durable medical equipment;
enucleacin f enucleation sanitario health care team
enuresis f enuresis, bed wetting equivalente adj & m equivalent
envase m container; blister blister ereccin f erection
pack erctil adj erectile
envejecer vi to grow old erecto -ta adj erect
envejecimiento m aging ergocalciferol m ergocalciferol
envenenamiento m poisoning ergometra f (form) (tcnica) exercise
envenenar vt to poison stress testing; (esp. Esp, prueba) exer-
envolver vt to wrap cise stress test
enzima m&f enzyme; enzimas pancre- ergonoma f ergonomics
ticas pancreatic enzymes ergonmico -ca adj ergonomic
eosinofilia f eosinophilia ergotamina f ergotamine
eosinfilo m eosinophil erguido adj upright
epicondilitis f epicondylitis; lateral erisipela f erysipelas
lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow eritema m erythema; crnico migra-
(fam); medial (esp. Amer) medial torio erythema chronicum migrans;
epicondylitis, golfer's elbow (fam) infeccioso erythema infectiosum, fifth
epicndilo m epicondyle; lateral lat- disease; marginado erythema mar-
eral epicondyle; medial (esp. Amer) ginatum; multiforme erythema
medial epicondyle multiforme; nodoso or nudoso ery-
epidemia f epidemic thema nodosum
epidmico -ca adj epidemic eritrocito m erythrocyte
epidemiologa f epidemiology eritromicina f erythromycin
epididimitis f epididymitis eritropoyetina f erythropoietin, epoetin
epiddimo m epididymis alfa
epidural adj epidural erizo de mar m sea urchin
epifisario -ria adj epiphyseal ergeno -na adj erogenous
epfisis f (pl -sis) epiphysis erosin f erosion
epigstrico -ca adj epigastric erosionar vt, vr to erode
epiglotis f epiglottis erosivo -va adj erosive
epiglotitis f epiglottitis ertico -ca adj erotic
epilepsia f epilepsy erradicacin f eradication
epilptico -ca adj & mf epileptic erradicar vt to eradicate
epinefrina f epinephrine error m error; congnito del metabo-
epipln m omentum lismo inborn error of metabolism;
episiotoma f episiotomy de laboratorio laboratory error; de
episodio m episode medicacin medication error; de
epispadias m epispadias refraccin refractive error; innato
epitrclea f (del codo) medial epicon- del metabolismo inborn error of meta-
dyle (of the elbow) bolism; refractivo refractive error
epitrocletis f medial epicondylitis, golf- ertapenem m ertapenem
er's elbow (fam) eructar vi to burp, belch; hacer (a un
eplerenona f eplerenone beb) to burp (a baby)
EPOC abbr enfermedad pulmonar ob- erupcin f (derm) eruption, rash, out-
structiva crnica. See enfermedad. break; (dent, form) teething; fija
epoetina alfa f epoetin alfa medicamentosa fixed drug eruption;
pulis m (pl -lis) epulis polimorfa lumnica polymorphous
equilibrado -da adj balanced light eruption
equilibrio m equilibrium, balance escabiasis f (esp. Mex, form) scabies
equinococosis f echinococcosis escabiosis f (form) scabies
equipo m equipment; (grupo) team; escala f scale (of measurement); del
esc 209 esp
dolor pain scale; mvil (honora- cal school

rios, insulina) sliding scale (payment, escupir vt, vi to spit, to spit out; Escupi
insulin) la pastilla..He spit out the pill.
escalada f rock climbing escurrimiento m (esp. Mex) secretion,
escaldadura f scald drainage; nasal nasal drainage; te-
escaldar vt to scald; vr to scald oneself ner nasal to have a runny nose
escalofro m chill escutelaria f (bot) skullcap
escalpelo m scalpel esencial adj essential
escama f (derm) scale, flake esfenoidal adj sphenoid
escamoso -sa adj squamous; (descamati- esferocitosis f spherocytosis; heredi-
vo) scaly, flaky taria hereditary spherocytosis
escanear vt (Ang) to scan esfigmomanmetro m blood pressure
escner m (Ang) (imagen) scan; (apara- monitor
to) scanner esfnter m sphincter
escpula f scapula; alada winged esfinterotoma f sphincterotomy
scapula esforzarse vr to exert oneself, to strain
escara f eschar, scab, crust oneself; demasiado to overexert
escarlatina f scarlatina (form), scarlet fe- oneself
ver esfuerzo m effort, exertion; fsico
escaso -sa adj scarce, (el pelo) thin physical exertion; hacer esfuerzos to
escayola f (ortho) plaster; cast; des- exert oneself
montable removable cast esguince m sprain
escisin f excision esmalte m enamel; de or para uas
escisional adj excisional nail polish
escitalopram m escitalopram esmegma m smegma
esclera f (Ang) sclera esmog m smog
escleritis f scleritis esnifar vt (Ang) (pegamento, gasolina)
esclerodermia f scleroderma, progressive to sniff, (cocana, herona, anfetami-
systemic sclerosis; localizada local- nas) to snort (fam), to sniff
ized sceroderma esofgico -ca adj esophageal
esclerosante adj sclerosing esofagitis f esophagitis; erosiva ero-
esclerosis f sclerosis; en placas mul- sive esophagitis; por reflujo reflux
tiple sclerosis; lateral amiotrfica esophagitis
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; ml- esfago m esophagus; de Barrett
tiple multiple sclerosis; sistmica Barrett's esophagus
progresiva progressive systemic scle- esofagogastroduodenoscopia f esopha-
rosis; tuberosa tuberous sclerosis gogastroduodenoscopy
escleroterapia f sclerotherapy esomeprazol m esomeprazole
esclertico -ca adj sclerotic; f sclera espaciador m spacer
escoliosis f scoliosis espacial adj spatial, space; orientacin
escopolamina f scopolamine, hyoscine f spatial orientation; medicina
(INN) space medicine
escorbuto m scurvy espacio m space, gap
escorpin m (esp. Esp) scorpion espalda f back; baja low back
escotoma m scotoma, blind spot esparadrapo m adhesive tape
escozor m burning, smarting esprrago m asparagus
escritura f handwriting espasmo m spasm
escrfula f scrofula espasmdico -ca adj spasmodic
escrotal adj scrotal espasticidad f spasticity
escroto m scrotum espstico -ca adj spastic
escuchar vt to listen to, to hear; voces especia f spice
(psych) to hear voices; vi to listen especialidad f specialty
escuela f school; de medicina medi- especialista adj & mf specialist, expert;
esp 210 est
del pulmn (rin, etc.) lung (kid- da incentive spirometry

ney, etc.) specialist; en alergias espirmetro m spirometer; incentiva-
(enfermedades infecciosas, etc.) spe- do incentive spirometer
cialist in allergies (infectious diseases, espironolactona f spironolactone
etc.) espiroqueta f spirochete
especie f species esplenectoma f splenectomy
especfico -ca adj specific; una prueba esplnico -ca adj splenic
especfica para..a test specific for espoln m (ortho) spur; calcneo
espcimen m (pl -cmenes) specimen (form), en el taln heel spur;
espectinomicina f spectinomycin seo bone spur
espectro m spectrum espondilitis anquilosante f ankylosing
espculo m speculum spondylitis
espejo m mirror espondilolisis f spondylolysis
espejuelos mpl (esp. Carib) glasses, eye- espondilolistesis f spondylolysthesis
glasses espondilosis f spondylosis
esperando adj (fam, embarazada) preg- esponja f sponge
nant, expecting (fam) espontneo -a adj spontaneous
esperanza f hope; de vida life expec- espora f spore
tancy; perder la to lose hope; sin espordico -ca adj sporadic
hopeless; tener esperanzas de to esporotricosis f sporotrichosis
hope for esposo -sa mf spouse; m husband; f wife
esperar vt (desear) to hope for; (aguar- espray m spray
dar) to wait for; (contar con) to expect; esprue, espre m sprue; celaco or
vi to hope; to wait celiaco, no tropical celiac disease,
espera vigilante f watchful waiting nontropical o celiac sprue; tropical
esperma m&f sperm, semen tropical sprue
espermaticida adj spermicidal; m sper- espuma f foam; de afeitar shaving
micide cream
espermatocele m spermatocele espundia f mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
espermatozoide m sperm, spermatozoon esputo m sputum
(form) esqueltico -ca adj skeletal
espermicida adj spermicidal; m spermi- esqueleto m skeleton
cide esquema de vacunacin m vaccination
espeso -sa adj thick schedule
espesor m thickness esqu m skiing
espica de yeso f spica cast o splint esquirla f sliver, shaving
espichar vt (granos) to pick (pimples) esquistosomiasis f schistosomiasis
espina f (anat) spine; (de una planta) esquizoafectivo -va adj schizoaffective
spine, thorn, sticker; (de un pescado) esquizofrenia f schizophrenia; para-
bone, fishbone; bfida spina bifida; noide paranoid schizophrenia
dorsal spinal column, spine, back- esquizofrnico -ca adj & mf schizophre-
bone nic
espinaca f (frec. pl) spinach esquizoide adj schizoid
espinal adj spinal estabilidad f stability
espinilla f (anat) shin; (derm) blackhead, estabilizacin f stabilization
pimple estabilizador m stabilizer; del nimo
espinillera f shin guard or humor mood stabilizer
espino blanco m (bot) hawthorn estabilizar vt, vr to stabilize
espiracin f expiration, exhalation estable adj stable
espirar vt, vi to expire, exhale estacin f station; (del ao) season;
espiratorio -ria adj expiratory de enfermera nursing station
espiritual adj spiritual estacional adj seasonal
espirometra f spirometry; incentiva- estada f stay; hospitalaria or en el
est 211 est
hospital hospital stay esteroide m steroid; inhalado inhaled

estadificacin f (de tumores) staging steroid
estadio m (de enfermedad, del cncer, de esteroideo -a adj steroid
la pubertad, etc.) stage esteticista mf cosmetologist
estadstica f statistic; (ciencia) statistics estetoscopio m stethoscope
estado m status, state, condition, shape; estevia f (bot) stevia
en buen estado fsico..in shape..fit; estibogluconato de sodio m sodium sti-
asmtico status asthmaticus; civil bogluconate
marital status; crtico critical condi- estilo de vida m lifestyle
tion; de nimo mood; de hiper- estimulacin f stimulation; digital
coagulabilidad hypercoagulable state; digital stimulation; nerviosa elc-
del arte state of the art; epilp- trica transcutnea (ENET) transcu-
tico status epilepticus; estacionario taneous electrical nerve stimulation
steady state; mental mental state; (TENS)
vegetativo vegetative state estimulante adj stimulating, stimulant;
estafilococo m Staphylococcus m stimulant
estallido m (sonido) pop; (emocional) estimular vt to stimulate
outburst; Escuch un estallido..I heard estmulo m stimulus
a pop. estiramiento m stretching; ejercicios de
estancamiento m (de sangre) stasis stretching exercises; facial rhyti-
(form), pooling dectomy (form), facelift
estancarse vr (la sangre) to pool estirar vt, vr to stretch
estancia f stay; hospitalaria or en el estirn m (crecimiento rpido) growth
hospital hospital stay spurt
estndar adj & m standard; de aten- estirpe f lineage; mieloide (linfoide,
cin or cuidado standard of care B, T, etc.) myeloid (lymphoid, B, T,
estapedectoma f stapedectomy etc.) lineage
estasis f stasis; venosa venous stasis o esttico -ca adj (esp. CA) constipated
insufficiency estoma m stoma
estatina f statin estomacal adj gastric, pertaining to the
estatura f (de una persona) height stomach
estavudina f stavudine estmago m stomach; (fam, abdomen)
esteatohepatitis f steatohepatitis; no abdomen, belly
alcohlica non-alcoholic steatohepati- estomaguito m (ped) tummy
tis estomatitis f stomatitis
estenosis f (pl -sis) stenosis, stricture; estornudar vi to sneeze
artica (mitral, etc.) aortic (mitral, estornudo m sneeze
etc.) stenosis; esofgica esophageal estrabismo m strabismus
stricture; hipertrfica de ploro estradiol m estradiol
hypertrophic pyloric stenosis; ure- estrangulacin f strangulation
teral ureteral stricture estrangulado -da adj strangulated
estentico -ca adj stenotic estrangular vt, vr to strangle, choke
estereotxico, estereotctico -ca adj estrecho -cha adj narrow
stereotactic estreimiento m constipation
estereotipia f stereotypy estreir vt to constipate; vr to become
estril adj sterile, aseptic; (persona) in- constipated
fertile, sterile estreptococo m Streptococcus
esterilidad f sterility; (de las personas) estreptomicina f streptomycin
infertility, sterility estreptoquinasa, estreptocinasa, es-
esterilizacin f sterilization treptokinasa f streptokinase
esterilizar vt to sterilize estrs m (pl estreses) stress; bajo un-
esternal adj sternal der stress; laboral or en el trabajo
esternn m sternum, breast bone job stress
est 212 exc
estresante adj stressful bowel movement

estresar vt to stress, to put stress on; vr evacuar vt to evacuate; (el intestino) to
to become stressed, to stress out (fam) have a bowel movement
estresor m stressor evaluacin f evaluation, assessment, test-
estra f stria (form), stretch mark ing; urodinmica urodynamic test-
estribo m (anat, gyn, etc.) stirrup ing
estricnina f strychnine evaluar vt to evaluate
estricto -ta adj strict; control (diabe- evaporarse vr to evaporate
tes, etc.) tight control eventracin f (hernia) incisional hernia
estriol m estriol evidencia f evidence; basado en la
estrgeno m estrogen; estrgenos conju- evidence-based; cientfica scientific
gados conjugated estrogens evidence
estrongiloidiasis f strongyloidiasis evitacin f avoidance
estructurado -da adj structured evitar vt to avoid, prevent; Evite comi-
estructural adj structural das grasas..Avoid fatty foods.
estuche m kit; de epinefrina epine- evolucin f evolution; natural (de
phrine kit una enfermedad) natural history
estudiante mf student; de medicina evolucionar vi to evolve
medical student ex pref former, ex-; esposa former
estudio m study; del sueo sleep stu- wife, ex-wife; esposo former hus-
dy; doble ciego double-blind study; band, ex-husband; fumador -ra mf
electrofisiolgico (EEF) electro- former smoker; ex-marido former hus-
physiology study (EPS); radiolgi- band, ex-husband
co or por imagen or imgenes imag- exacerbacin f exacerbation
ing study exactitud f accuracy
estupor m stupor exacto -ta adj exact, accurate
eszopiclona f eszopiclone examen m examination, exam (fam);
etambutol m ethambutol auditivo hearing test; de deteccin
etanercept m etanercept screening test, screen; de guayacol
etanol m ethanol, ethyl alcohol en heces stool guaiac test; de los
etapa f (de una enfermedad, del sueo) ojos eye examination, eye exam; de
stage; en terminal end-stage mama breast examination, breast
ter m ether exam; de orina urinalysis (form),
tico -ca adj ethical urine test; de sangre blood test;
etilenglicol m ethylene glycol de seno breast examination, breast
etinilestradiol m ethinyl estradiol exam; fsico physical examination,
(USAN), ethinylestradiol (INN) physical (fam); mamario breast
etionamida f ethionamide examination, breast exam;
etiqueta f label oftalmolgico ophthalmologic exami-
etmoidal adj ethmoid nation, eye exam; plvico pelvic ex-
tnico -ca adj ethnic amination, pelvic (fam); rectal rec-
etopsido m etoposide tal examination, rectal exam
etosuximida f ethosuximide examinar vt to examine, to test
ETS abbr enfermedad de transmisin exantema sbito m roseola, roseola in-
sexual. See enfermedad. fantum (form)
eucalipto m (bot) eucalyptus excederse vr to overdo it; Puede cami-
euforia f euphoria nar, pero no se exceda..You can walk,
eufrasia f (bot) eyebright but don't overdo it.
eunuco m eunuch excesivo -va adj excessive
eutanasia f euthanasia, mercy killing exceso m excess
EV See endovenoso. excipiente m excipient
evacuacin f evacuation; (del intestino) excitacin f (sexual) sexual arousal, sex-
bowel movement; dolorosa painful ual stimulation
exc 213 eze
excitar vt (sexualmente) to arouse (sexu- expulsin f expulsion, passing

ally); vr to become aroused (sexually) xtasis m (fam) methylene dioxymetham-
excoriacin f excoriation phetamine (MDMA), ecstacy (fam);
excoriado -da adj excoriated, raw (fam) lquido (fam) gamma-hydroxybutyrate
excoriar vt to excoriate o gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB),
excremento m excrement, stool liquid ecstacy (fam)
excretar vt to excrete extender vt (anat) to extend, to straight-
excretor -ra adj excretory en; Extienda la pierna..Straighten
excusa f excuse your leg; vr to spread
exemestano m exemestane extensin f (anat) extension; (propaga-
exenatida f exenatide cin) spread; (divulgacin) outreach;
exfoliacin f exfoliation; (procedimien- programa de outreach program
to) peel; (el concepto, la tcnica) peel- extensor adj (anat) extensor; m extensor;
ing; qumica chemical peel; chemi- extender; de pene penis extender
cal peeling extenuante adj exhausting, strenous
exfoliativo -va adj exfoliative exterior adj outer, exterior, outside; m
exhalar vt, vi to exhale exterior, outside
exhaustivo -va adj extensive externo -na adj external, outer, outside;
exhausto -ta adj exhausted, run-down (anat) lateral; paciente outpatient
expandir vt, vr to expand extintor de incendios m fire extinguisher
expectativa de vida f life expectancy extirpable adj resectable
expectorante adj & m expectorant extirpar vt to resect, (completamente) to
expectorar vt (form) to cough up (and excise
spit out) extra adj extra
expediente m (esp. Mex) chart, record; extraccin f extraction, removal
clnico patient chart, medical record extracorporal adj out-of-body; expe-
expeler vt to expel riencia out-of-body experience
experiencia f experience extracorpreo adj extracorporeal; out-
experimental adj experimental of-body; experiencia out-of-body
experimentar vi to experiment; vt (sen- experience
tir) to experience, to feel extracto m (pharm) extract; de cor-
experimento m experiment teza de pino pine bark extract; de
experto -ta adj & mf expert semilla de uva grapeseed extract
exploracin f (form, examen) examina- extractor de leche m breast pump
tion; fsica physical examination, extraer vt to extract, remove, take out
physical (fam); mamaria breast ex- extrable adj removable
amination, breast exam (fam) extraar vt to miss; Extrao a mis hijos
explorador -ra adj (surg) exploratory ..I miss my children.
explorar vt (form, examinar) to examine; extrao -a adj unusual, foreign; cuerpo
(surg) to explore foreign body
exponer vt (pp expuesto) to expose; vr extravasacin f extravasation
to be exposed, to expose oneself; No se extravertido -da See extrovertido.
exponga al humo..Don't expose your- extremidad f extremity, limb
self to the smoke. extrovertido -da adj extroverted, outgo-
exposicin f exposure ing; mf extrovert
expresar vt to express; vr to express one- extubacin f extubation
self extubar vt to extubate
expresivo -va adj expressive exudado m exudate
exprimir vt (pus, etc.) to express eyaculacin f ejaculation; precoz pre-
expuesto -ta (pp of exponer) adj ex- mature ejaculation
posed; Ella ha sido expuesta a l..She eyaculado m ejaculate
has been exposed to him. eyacular vi to ejaculate
expulsar vt to expel, to pass ezetimiba f ezetimibe
fab 214 feb
F
fabulacin f confabulation famciclovir m famciclovir
facciones fpl features familia f family; extendida extended
facial adj facial family
facticio -cia adj factitious familiar adj familial; mf relative, family
factor m factor; de coagulacin clot- member
ting o coagulation factor; V de Lei- famotidina f famotidine
den factor V Leiden; de proteccin fantasear vi to fantasize
solar (FPS) sun protection factor fantasa f fantasy
(SPF); de riesgo risk factor; in- farfallota f (PR) mumps
trnseco intrinsic factor; reuma- faringe f pharynx
toide or reumatoideo rheumatoid fac- farngeo -a adj pharyngeal
tor; Rh Rh factor faringitis f pharyngitis
factura f (cuenta) bill farmacutico -ca adj pharmaceutical; mf
facultad f faculty, ability; de medici- pharmacist
na medical school farmacia f pharmacy, drugstore
Fahrenheit adj Fahrenheit frmaco m pharmaceutical, medication;
faja f (para contener una hernia) truss antirreumtico modificador de la
falda f skirt enfermedad (FARME) disease-modi-
flico -ca adj phallic fying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
falla f failure; cardaca heart failure; farmacodependencia f prescription drug
multiorgnica multisystem organ dependency o dependence
failure; respiratoria respiratory farmacodependiente mf person depen-
failure dent on prescription drugs
fallar vi to fail farmacologa f pharmacology
fallecer vi to expire, die, pass (away) farmacolgico -ca adj pharmacologic o
(euph) pharmacological
fallecimiento m death farmaclogo -ga mf pharmacologist
fallo m failure; cardaco heart failure; farmacopea f pharmacopoeia
heptico liver failure; multior- FARME abbr frmaco antirreumtico
gnico multisystem organ failure; modificador de la enfermedad. See
respiratorio respiratory failure frmaco.
falo m phallus fascia f fascia
falso -sa adj false fascioliasis f fascioliasis
falta f lack, absence, deficit, deficiency; fasciotoma f fasciotomy
de aire or aliento shortness of fascitis f fasciitis; necrotizante or ne-
breath; de hogar homelessness; crosante necrotizing fasciitis
de sueo lack of sleep; de vivienda fase f phase
homelessness; hacer(le) (a uno) to fastidiar vt (ped) to tease
need; No le hace falta..You don't need fastidioso -sa adj annoying, irritating
it. fatal adj fatal
faltar vi faltar(le) (a uno) to be low, to fatiga f fatigue; visual eyestrain
need, to lack; Le falta potasio..Your fatigar vt to tire (out); Lo fatiga..It tires
potassium is low..You need potassium; him (out); vr to tire (out), get tired
faltar(le) el aire or aliento (a uno) to (out)
be short of breath; Le falta el aire?.. fatigoso -sa adj tiring
Are you short of breath?; a (una favorable adj favorable
cita, el trabajo, etc.) to miss (an ap- fe f (religiosa) faith
pointment, work, etc.) febrcula f fever (esp. low-grade and
feb 215 fil
prolonged) neutra neutral wrist splint; infla-

febril adj febrile ble, hinchable (esp. Esp) inflatable
fecal adj fecal air splint, air cast (fam)
fecha f date; de caducidad expiration fetal adj fetal
date; de nacimiento birth date; fetiche m fetish
de vencimiento expiration date; fetichismo m fetishism
probable de parto estimated date of feto m fetus
delivery, due date fexofenadina f fexofenadine
fecundacin f fertilization; in vitro fiabilidad f reliability
(FIV) in vitro fertilization (IVF) fiable adj reliable
fecundar vt (obst) to fertilize fibra f fiber; diettica dietary fiber;
felacin f fellatio, oral sex (performed on insoluble insoluble fiber; mus-
a male) cular muscle fiber; nerviosa nerve
felicidad f happiness; Felicidades! fiber; soluble soluble fiber
(obst, etc.) Congratulations! fibrato m fibrate
feliz adj happy fibrilacin f fibrillation; auricular
felodipina f felodipine atrial fibrillation; ventricular ven-
felodipino m felodipine tricular fibrillation
femenino -na adj feminine, female fibrina f fibrin
feminizacin f feminization fibringeno m fibrinogen
femoral adj femoral fibrinolisis, fibrinlisis f fibrinolysis
fmur m femur fibrinoltico -ca adj & m fibrinolytic
fenacetina f phenacetin fibroadenoma m fibroadenoma
fenazopiridina f phenazopyridine fibroma m fibroma
fenciclidina f phencyclidine (PCP) fibromialgia f fibromyalgia
fenilalanina f phenylalanine fibroqustico -ca adj fibrocystic
fenilbutazona f phenylbutazone fibrosis f fibrosis; qustica cystic fi-
fenilcetonuria f phenylketonuria (PKU) brosis
fenilefrina f phenylephrine fibrtico -ca adj fibrotic
fenilpropanolamina f phenylpropanola- fbula f fibula
mine fiebre f fever; amarilla yellow fever;
fenitona f phenytoin botonosa mediterrnea Mediterra-
fenobarbital m phenobarbital nean spotted fever; de(l) heno aller-
fenofibrato m fenofibrate gic rhinitis (form), hay fever; ent-
fenol m phenol rica enteric o typhoid fever; hemo-
fenmeno m phenomenon; de Ray- rrgica hemorrhagic fever; man-
naud Raynaud's phenomenon chada or maculosa de las Montaas
fenotiazina, fenotiacina (esp. Esp) f Rocosas Rocky Mountain spotted fe-
phenothiazine ver; mediterrnea familiar famil-
fenotipo m phenotype ial Mediterranean fever; Q Q fever;
fentanilo m fentanyl recurrente relapsing fever; reu-
fentermina f phentermine mtica rheumatic fever; tifoidea
feo -a adj ugly; (fam) bad, awful; Sabe typhoid fever
feo..It tastes bad (awful). figura f (de una persona) figure
feocromocitoma m pheochromocytoma fijacin f (ortho, psych, etc.) fixation
frrico -ca adj ferric fijar vt (ortho) to fixate; la vista to
ferritina f ferritin stare; vr en to notice
ferroso -sa adj ferrous fijo -ja adj fixed
frtil adj fertile filariasis f filariasis
fertilizacin f (obst, Ang) fertilization filgrastim m filgrastim
fertilizar vt (obst, Ang) to fertilize filoso -sa adj sharp
frula f (form) splint; cock-up cock- filtracin f filtration
up splint; de mueca en posicin filtrar vt to filter
fil 216 fob
filtro m filter; cigarillo or cigarro con flebtomo m sandfly

filter cigarette; de la vena cava flema f (frec. pl) phlegm, mucus
inferior inferior vena cava filter; flemn m phlegmon
solar sunscreen flexibilidad f flexibility
fimosis f phimosis flexible adj flexible, supple, (persona)
fin m end; de semana weekend limber
final adj final flexin f flexion; (de bceps) curl; (de
finasterida f finasteride brazos) pushup
fingido -da adj factitious flexionar vt (form) to flex
firma f signature flexor -ra adj & m flexor
firmar vt, vi to sign (one's name) flictena f (esp. Esp) blister
firme adj firm flojo -ja adj (suelto) loose, lax; (relaja-
fisiatra mf physiatrist, specialist in phy- do) relaxed, limp
sical medicine and rehabilitation flora f flora
fisiatra f physiatry, physical medicine flotante adj (ansiedad, etc.) free-floating
and rehabilitation fluconazol m fluconazole
fsico -ca adj physical; m physique, build fluctuar vi to fluctuate
fisicoculturismo m bodybuilding fludrocortisona f fludrocortisone
fisicoculturista, fisiculturista mf body- flufenazina, flufenacina (esp. Esp) f flu-
builder phenazine
fisiologa f physiology fluido m fluid; corporal or del cuer-
fisiolgico -ca adj physiological po body fluid
fisilogo -ga mf physiologist fluir vi to flow, to run
fisioterapeuta mf physical therapist, flujo m flow, drainage, secretion, dis-
physiotherapist charge; espiratorio mximo peak
fisioterapia f physical therapy, physio- expiratory flow; menstrual men-
therapy strual flow; nasal nasal drainage;
fisioterapista mf (Ang) physical thera- tener nasal to have a runny nose;
pist, physiotherapist sanguneo blood flow; vaginal
fisostigmina f physostigmine vaginal discharge
fstula f fistula; anal anal fistula; flumetasona f flumetasone
arteriovenosa arteriovenous fistula; flunisolida f flunisolide
mucosa mucous fistula fluocinolona f fluocinolone
fisura f fissure, crack, split, hairline frac- fluocinnida f fluocinonide
ture; anal anal fissure flor m fluorine
fitoestrgeno m phytoestrogen fluoracin f fluoridation
fitoterapia f herbal medicine, herbalism fluoresceina f fluorescein
flcido, flccido -da adj flaccid, flabby, fluorescente adj fluorescent
limp fluorizacin f fluoridation
flaco -ca adj (fam) thin, lean fluoroquinolona f fluoroquinolone
flanco m flank fluoroscopia, fluoroscopa f fluoroscopy
flato m flatus, gas (expelled from rectum) fluorouracilo m fluorouracil
flatulencia f flatulence fluoruro m fluoride; sdico or de so-
flatulento -ta adj flatulent dio sodium fluoride
flavonoide m flavonoid fluoxetina f fluoxetine
flebitis f phlebitis flurazepam m flurazepam
fleboextraccin f vein stripping flter m (Ang) flutter; auricular atrial
flebografa f (tcnica) venography; (es- flutter
tudio) venogram fluticasona f fluticasone
flebotoma f phlebotomy, blood drawing; fluvastatina f fluvastatin
teraputica therapeutic phlebotomy fobia f phobia; a alturas (araas,
flebotomiano -na mf phlebotomist etc.) phobia of heights (spiders, etc.);
flebotomista mf phlebotomist social social phobia
foc 217 fre
focal adj focal fosfatasa alcalina f alkaline phosphatase

foco m focus fosfato m phosphate
fofo -fa adj flabby fsforo m phosphorus
fogaje m (Carib, fam) hot flash, flush fosinopril m fosinopril
fogazo m (Mex, fam) herpes labialis fotoalergia f photoallergy
(form), cold sore, fever blister fotocoagulacin f photocoagulation
flico -ca adj folic fotorrejuvenecimiento m photorejuve-
foliculitis f folliculitis nation
folculo m follicle; ovrico ovarian fotosensibilidad f photosensitivity
follicle; piloso hair follicle fotosensible adj photosensitive
folitropina f follicle-stimulating hor- fototerapia f phototherapy
mone (FSH) fototxico -ca adj phototoxic
folleto m booklet, pamphlet, handout FPS abbr factor de proteccin solar.
fondaparinux m fondaparinux See factor.
fondillos mpl (Carib, CA; fam) buttocks fracasar vi to fail
fondo m bottom; (gyn, ophth, etc.) fun- fracaso m failure; teraputico or del
dus; (de una lcera) base; de ojo tratamiento treatment failure
fundus of the eye, eyeground fraccin f fraction; de eyeccin ejec-
fonendoscopio m stethescope tion fraction
fonoaudiologa f speech language pa- fractura f fracture, break; abierta
thology (form), speech pathology o open o compound fracture; cerrada
therapy; speech pathology and audiol- closed fracture; compuesta com-
ogy pound o open fracture; conminuta
fonoaudilogo -ga mf speech language comminuted fracture; craneal or de
therapist (form), speech pathologist o crneo skull fracture; del boxeador
therapist; specialist in speech therapy boxer's fracture; en tallo verde
and audiology greenstick fracture; espiroidea spi-
fonoforesis f phonophoresis ral fracture; expuesta open o com-
fontanela f fontanelle; abultada bulg- pound fracture; patolgica patholo-
ing fontanelle gic fracture; por estrs or sobre-
footing m (Ang) jogging; hacer to jog carga stress fracture; vertebral
foramen oval m foramen ovale; vertebral fracture
permeable patent foramen ovale fracturar vt, vr to fracture, break
frceps m (pl -ceps) (obst, surg) forceps fragata portuguesa f Portuguese man-
forense adj forensic; mf coroner of-war
forma f form, shape; en fit, in shape frgil adj fragile, brittle, frail, delicate
formaldehdo m formaldehyde fragmento m fragment
formalina f formalin frambesia f frambesia, yaws
formar vt, vr to form franquicia f (seguros, esp. Esp) deduct-
formol m formalin ible
formoterol m formoterol frasco m bottle, pill bottle, vial
frmula f (math, ped, pharm, etc.) for- fraterno -na adj fraternal
mula frazada f (Amer) blanket
formulario m (pharm) formulary; (cues- frecuencia f frequency, rate; (sonido)
tionario, etc.) form frequency, pitch; Con qu frecuen-
fornido -da adj stocky, heavyset cia?..How often?; cardaca heart
fortalecer vt to strengthen, build up rate; respiratoria respiratory rate
fortificar vt to fortify frecuente adj frequent
fornculo m furuncle frecuentemente adv frequently, often
forzar vt (la vista, la voz) to strain (one's frer vt to fry
eyes, one's voice) frentico adj frantic
fosa f fossa; nasal nostril frnico -ca adj phrenic
fosamprenavir m fosamprenavir frenos, frenillos mpl (dent, fam) braces
fre 218 gaf
frente f forehead, brow; a in front of, fuego m fire; (fam, llaga en los labios)
facing cold sore, fever blister
fresa f strawberry fuente f source; (obst) bag of waters;
fresco -ca adj fresh; (temperatura) cool de infeccin source of infection; de
friccin f friction protena source of protein
friccionar vt to rub; (masajear) to mas- fuera adv de outside, outside of;
sage de s crazy, out of it (fam)
frgida adj (ant) having low sexual de- fuerte adj strong, powerful, severe
sire, unresponsive sexually, frigid (ant) fuerza f force, strength; de doble
frigidez f (ant) low sexual desire (in a double-strength; de extra extra-
woman), inability to respond sexually, strength; de agarre or prensin
frigidity (ant) grip strength; de voluntad will
frigorfico m refrigerator power
frijoles mpl beans fuga de ideas f (psych) flight of ideas
fro -a adj cold; m cold; hacer to be fulminante adj fulminant
cold (the weather); Me duele ms fumador -ra mf smoker
cuando hace fro..It hurts more when fumar vt, vi to smoke; Prohibido fumar
the weather is cold; tener or sentir ..No smoking.
to be o feel cold; Tengo fro..I'm cold. fumigacin area f crop dusting
friolento -ta adj sensitive to cold fumigar vt to fumigate
frito -ta adj fried funcin f function
friza f (PR, SD) blanket funcionamiento m performance
frontal adj frontal funcionar vi to function, to work, to act
frotar vt to rub funeraria f funeral home, mortuary
frotis m (pl -tis) (micro) smear; de fngico -ca adj fungal
Papanicolaou Papanicolaou smear, furia f rage
Pap smear (fam); sanguineo (form), furioso -sa adj furious
de sangre blood smear furosemida f furosemide
frovatriptn m frovatriptan furnculo m furuncle
fructosa f fructose fusil m rifle, gun
fruncir vt el ceo or entrecejo to fusin f fusion
frown; los labios to purse one's lips fusionar vi, vr (ortho) to fuse
fruta f fruit; ctrica citrus fruit; ftbol or futbol m soccer; americano
seca dried fruit football
G
gabapentina f gabapentin bifocales bifocal glasses o eyeglasses,
gabinete m (dent, form) operatory bifocals (fam); de lectura reading
(form), dental exam room glasses; de natacin swimming
gadolinio m gadolinium goggles; de seguridad safety glass-
gafas fpl glasses, eyeglasses; goggles; es o goggles; de sol sunglasses;
gag 219 gn
para nadar swimming goggles; txico (form), nervioso nerve gas;

protectoras safety glasses o goggles tener gases to have gas
gago -ga mf (fam) stutterer, stammerer gasa f gauze
gaguear vi (fam) to stutter, stammer gasolina f gasoline, gas (fam)
galactosa f galactose gasometra arterial f arterial blood gas
galactosemia f galactosemia gastar vi, vr to wear out
galantamina f galantamine gasto m output; cardaco cardiac out-
galeno m (fam) doctor put; energtico de reposo basal
galio m gallium metabolic rate; urinario urine out-
galleta f cookie, (salada) cracker put
galope m (card) gallop gastrectoma f gastrectomy; en man-
gamma f gamma ga sleeve gastrectomy
gammaglobulina f gamma globulin gstrico -ca adj gastric
gammagrafa f (tcnica) nuclear scan- gastrina f gastrin
ning, nuclear medicine; (estudio) nu- gastrinoma m gastrinoma
clear scan; con galio gallium scan- gastritis f gastritis
ning; gallium scan; con talio thal- gastrocnemio m gastrocnemius
lium scanning; thallium scan; sea gastroenteritis f gastroenteritis
bone scan gastroenterologa f gastroenterology
gammagrama m (Mex) nuclear scan gastroenterlogo -ga mf gastroenterolo-
gammahidroxibutirato m gamma-hy- gist
droxybutyrate o gamma-hydroxybu- gastroesofgico -ca adj gastroesophage-
tyric acid (GHB), liquid ecstacy (fam) al
gammapata f gammopathy; mono- gastrointestinal (GI) adj gastrointestinal
clonal de significado incierto mono- (GI)
clonal gammopathy of undetermined gastroparesia f gastroparesis
significance gastrostoma f gastrostomy; endosc-
ganancia f gain; de peso weight gain pica percutnea (GEP) percutaneous
ganar vt to gain; peso to gain weight endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
gancho m (de paal) safety pin gatear vi (ped) to crawl
ganciclovir m ganciclovir gatillo m trigger
ganglio m node; (neuro) ganglion; (quis- gato m cat
te) ganglion cyst; ganglios basales gay adj gay
basal ganglia; centinela sentinel GCH abbr gonadotropina corinica
node; linftico lymph node humana. See gonadotropina.
ganglin m (quiste) ganglion cyst gel m gel
ganglioneuroma m ganglioneuroma gelatina f gelatin, jelly
gangoso -sa adj (person) having a nasal gemelo -la adj & mf twin; idntico
voice, (voz) nasal identical twin; unido or siams
gangrena f gangrene; gaseosa gas conjoined twin
gangrene; seca dry gangrene gemfibrozilo m gemfibrozil
gargajear vi (fam) to cough up phlegm gemido m moan, groan
gargajo m (fam) phlegm gemir vi to moan, groan
garganta f throat gen m gene
grgaras fpl hacer to gargle generacin f generation; primera (se-
garra f claw gunda, tercera, ltima, etc.) first
garrapata f tick (second, third, latest, etc.) generation
gas m gas; expulsar gases to pass gas; generador m (de un marcapasos, etc.)
gases arteriales arterial blood gas; generator
gases de escape exhaust gases; de general adj general; por lo in general
la risa laughing gas; gas hilarante generalizado -da adj generalized
laughing gas; lacrimgeno tear gas; genrico -ca adj & m (pharm) generic
natural natural gas; neuro- gnero m gender
gen 220 gl
gentico -ca adj genetic; f genetics nal gland, adrenal (fam); endocrina
genetista mf geneticist endocrine gland; hipofisaria (esp.
genio m genius Esp) pituitary gland; lagrimal or
genital adj genital; mpl genitals lacrimal lacrimal gland; mamaria
genoma m genome; humano human mammary gland; paratiroides or
genome paratiroidea parathyroid gland, para-
genotipo m genotype thyroid (fam); partida parotid
gentamicina f gentamicin gland, parotid (fam); pineal pineal
gente f people, persons gland; pituitaria pituitary gland,
genu valgo m genu valgum pituitary (fam); prosttica prostate
genu varo m genu varum gland, prostate (fam); salival or
GEP abbr gastrostoma endoscpica salivar salivary gland; sudorpara
percutnea. See gastrostoma. sweat gland; suprarrenal adrenal
geriatra mf geriatrician, physician who gland, adrenal (fam); tiroides or
specializes in aging and associated tiroidea thyroid gland, thyroid (fam)
conditions glaucoma m glaucoma
geriatra f geriatrics, branch of medicine gliburida, glibenclamida (INN) f gly-
devoted to aging buride (USAN), glibenclamide (INN)
geritrico -ca adj geriatric; m home for glicerina f glycerol, glycerin
the elderly, skilled nursing facility (for glicerol m glycerol, glycerin
the elderly) glicina f glycine
germen m (pl grmenes) germ glimepirida f glimepiride
germinoma m germinoma glioblastoma m glioblastoma; multi-
gerontologa f gerontology, study of ag- forme glioblastoma multiforme
ing glioma m glioma
gerontlogo -ga mf gerontologist, spe- glipizida f glipizide
cialist in aging global adj global
gestacin f gestation globo m ocular or del ojo eyeball
gestacional adj gestational globulina f globulin
gestionar vt to manage glbulo m blanco leukocyte (form),
gesto m gesture; suicida suicide ges- white blood cell; rojo erythrocyte
ture (form), red blood cell
gestor -ra mf manager; de casos case glomerulonefritis f glomerulonephritis
manager glositis f glossitis
GI See gastrointestinal. glotis f glottis
giardiasis f giardiasis glucagn m glucagon
giba f humpback, hunchback, hump glucagonoma m glucagonoma
gigante adj giant glucemia capilar f (form) fingerstick
gigantismo m gigantism glucose
gimnasia f gymnastics glucocorticoide adj & m glucocorticoid
gimnasio m gymnasium, gym (fam), glucmetro m (fam) (blood) glucose
health club, fitness center monitor, glucometer (fam)
ginecologa f gynecology gluconato m gluconate; clcico or de
ginecolgico -ca adj gynecological calcio calcium gluconate
gineclogo -ga mf gynecologist glucosa f glucose
gingivectoma f gingivectomy glucosamina f glucosamine
gingivitis f gingivitis; ulcerativa glutamato monosdico (GMS) m mono-
necrotizante aguda acute necrotizing sodium glutamate (MSG)
ulcerative gingivitis glutmico -ca adj glutamic
ginkgo biloba m (bot) ginkgo biloba glutamina f glutamine
ginseng m (bot) ginseng glutaraldehdo m glutaraldehyde
glande m glans gluten m gluten
glndula f gland; adrenal (Ang) adre- glteo -a adj gluteal; m buttock
GMS 221 gre
GMS See glutamato monosdico. seventh grade...37 grados centgrados

gogles mpl (Mex) goggles ..37 degrees Centigrade; de bajo
golondrino m axillary hidradenitis sup- low-grade; de alto high-grade
purativa (form), boils under the arms graduable adj adjustable
goloso -sa adj ser to have a sweet graduado -da adj graduated
tooth gradual adj gradual
golpe m blow, stroke; de calor heat- gradualmente adv gradually
stroke; precordial precordial grfica f graph
thump; psicolgico psychological grfico m graph
blow gragea f coated pill
golpeado -da adj battered; refugio para gramicidina f gramicidin
mujeres golpeadas battered women's Gram negativo -va adj Gram-negative
shelter gramo m gram
golpear vt to strike, hit; Me golpe aqu Gram positivo -va adj Gram-positive
..It struck (hit) me here. grande adj big, large; ponerse ms
golpecito m pat; dar golpecitos to pat grande..to get bigger...Qu tan gran-
goma m&f (de la sfilis) gumma; f gum; de era?..How big was it?... cuando
(caucho) rubber; de mascar chew- seas grande..when you grow up
ing gum; espuma foam rubber grandiosidad f (psych) grandiosity
gomaespuma f foam rubber grandioso -sa adj (psych) grandiose
gnada f gonad granjero -ra mf farmer
gonadorelina f gonadorelin grano m grain, cereal; (derm) pimple; de
gonadotropina, gonadotrofina (INN) f entero whole-grain
gonadotropin; corinica humana granulacin f granulation
(GCH) human chorionic gonadotropin grnulo m granule
(HCG) granulocito m granulocyte
gonce m (CA, fam, articulacin) joint granuloma m granuloma; pigeno
gonococo m gonococcus pyogenic granuloma
gonorrea f gonorrhea granulomatosis f granulomatosis;
gordo -da adj fat con poliangetis, de Wegener (ant)
gordolobo m (bot) mullein granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Weg-
gorgotear vi (estmago, etc.) to gurgle ener's granulomatosis (ant)
gorgoteo m (estmago, etc.) gurgle, gur- grapa f (surg) staple, clip
gling grasiento -ta adj greasy, oily
gorra f cap; de bao shower cap graso -sa adj fatty, oily, greasy; cabello
gorro m cap; de bao or ducha oily hair; comida greasy food;
shower cap; quirrgico scrub o cutis graso oily skin o complexion;
surgical cap hgado fatty liver; piel grasa oily
goserelina f goserelin skin; f fat, grease; animal animal
gota f drop; (enfermedad) gout; gotas fat; de leche milk fat; insatura-
oftlmicas (form), gotas para los ojos da unsaturated fat; saturada satu-
ophthalmic drops (form), eye drops; rated fat; trans trans fat
gotas ticas (form), gotas para los grasoso -sa adj fatty, oily, greasy; piel
odos otic drops (form), ear drops grasosa oily skin
gotear vi to drip gratificacin f (psych, etc.) gratification
goteo m drip; nasal nasal drainage; gratuito -ta adj free; atencin mdica
tener nasal to have a runny nose; free medical care, free health care
posnasal or postnasal postnasal grave adj (condicin) serious, grave; (to-
drip no) low-pitched; Es grave?..Is it seri-
gotero m eyedropper, medicine dropper ous?
gotoso -sa adj gouty gravedad f severity
grado m grade; (temperatura) degree; gray m (rad) gray
Est en el sptimo grado..She's in the greta f toxic Mexican folk remedy con-
gri 222 hac
taining lead group; de edad age group; de

grieta f crack, split iguales, de pares (Ang) peer group;
gripa (Amer, fam) See gripe. etario (form) age group; sangu-
gripal adj pertaining to influenza o flu; neo (A, B, etc.) blood type (A, B, etc.)
temporada flu season guabucho m (PR, SD; fam) lump, bump
gripe f influenza (form), flu; asitica (due to trauma)
Asian influenza o flu; aviar avian guaifenesina f guaifenesin
influenza, bird flu; estacional sea- guanfacina f guanfacine
sonal influenza o flu; estomacal guante m glove
gastroenteritis (form), stomach flu; guardar cama vt to stay in bed
porcina swine influenza o flu guardera infantil f nursery, day care
gris adj gray center
grisceo -a adj grayish guardia f de on call
griseofulvina f griseofulvin gero -ra (Mex) m blond; f blond o
gritar vi to cry, to call out blonde
grito m cry; de auxilio or socorro cry guerra f war; nuclear nuclear war
for help guerrero -ra mf de fin de semana
grosor m thickness weekend warrior
gra f crane, lift; para levantar pa- gua f guideline; (orientacin) guidance
cientes patient lift guineo m (Carib) banana
grueso -sa adj thick gusano m worm; plano flatworm;
gruido m grunt redondo roundworm
gruir vi to grunt gusto m taste, flavor; (placer) pleasure
grupo m group; de apoyo support gutural adj guttural
H
habilidad f skill, ability; habilidades habla f speech; desarrollo del speech
comunicativas or de comunicacin development; apresurada pres-
communication skills; habilidades de sured speech; esofgica esophageal
afrontamiento coping skills; habili- speech
dades parentales parenting skills; ha- hablar vt, vi to speak, to talk
bilidades sociales social skills hacer vt hace tres aos..three years ago.
habitacin f room, bedroom ..Hace cunto que tiene artritis?..
hbito m habit; hbitos alimenticios How long have you had arthritis?;
eating habits; mal bad habit caca (esp. ped, fam or vulg) to have a
habituacin f habituation bowel movement; hacer(le) caso to
habituado -da adj habituated mind; dao to hurt, to harm;
habitual adj habitual, usual; (continuo) efecto to take effect; frente a to
continual; la hora habitual..the usual face, confront, (lidiar con) to cope
time with; pip (ped, fam) to urinate, to
hac 223 her
go pee pee (ped, fam); pis (fam or philia; mf hemophiliac, person with he-
vulg) to urinate, to pee (fam); pop mophilia
or pup (fam) to have a bowel move- hemoglobina f hemoglobin; A1c he-
ment, to go poo poo (ped, fam); vi moglobin A1c; glicosilada, gluco-
del bao (Mex, fam), del cuerpo silada or glicada glycosylated o gly-
(Carib), de(l) vientre (Esp) to have cated hemoglobin
a bowel movement; vr una or la hemoglobinuria f hemoglobinuria;
paja (vulg) to masturbate, to jack off paroxstica nocturna paroxysmal noc-
(vulg), to jerk off (vulg) turnal hemoglobinuria
haces pl of haz hemograma completo m complete blood
hachs m hashish count (CBC)
hacinamiento m overcrowding hemlisis f hemolysis
HACT abbr hormona adrenocortico- hemoltico -ca adj hemolytic
trpica. See hormona. hemorragia f hemorrhage, bleeding,
halitosis f halitosis bleed; digestiva (alta, baja) (upper,
hallazgo m finding lower) GI bleed; nasal nosebleed,
hallux valgus m hallux valgus bloody nose (fam); subaracnoidea
hallux varus m hallux varus subarachnoid hemorrhage
halo m halo hemorrgico -ca adj hemorrhagic
haloperidol m haloperidol hemorroide f hemorrhoid
halotano m halothane hemorroidectoma f hemorrhoidectomy
hamartoma m hamartoma hemosiderosis f hemosiderosis
hambre f hunger; tener to be hungry hendidura f crack, gap, split
hantavirus m (pl -rus) hantavirus henna f (bot) henna
harina f flour heno m hay
haz m (pl haces) (luz, rayos X, etc.) heparina f heparin; de bajo peso mo-
beam lecular low-molecular-weight heparin
hebilla f buckle heptico -ca adj hepatic
heces fpl feces, stool(s), bowel move- hepatitis f hepatitis; A (B, C, etc.)
ment(s) hepatitis A (B, C, etc.)
hecho -cha adj poco (carne) rare hepatologa f hepatology
helado -da adj frozen, cold; m ice cream hepatlogo -ga mf hepatologist
hlice f helix; doble double helix hepatoma m hepatoma
helicoidal adj helical hepatorrenal adj hepatorenal
helio m helium herbal adj herbal
hemangioma m hemangioma; caver- herbario -ria adj herbal
noso cavernous hemangioma; pla- herbicida m herbicide
no port-wine stain herbolario -ria mf herbalist, person who
hemate m (form) red blood cell sells or prescribes herbs
hematocele m hematocele herborista mf herbalist, person who sells
hematocrito m hematocrit or prescribes herbs
hematologa f hematology heredable adj heritable
hematlogo -ga mf hematologist heredar vt to inherit
hematoma m hematoma; subdural hereditario -ria adj hereditary
subdural hematoma herencia f heredity
hembra adj & f female herido -da adj injured, wounded; mf
hemipleja, hemiplejia f hemiplegia wounded person; f injury, wound, cut,
hemisferio m hemisphere sore; de bala gunshot wound;
hemocromatosis f hemochromatosis penetrante penetrating wound;
hemocultivo m (form) blood culture punzante puncture wound
hemodilisis f hemodialysis herir vt to injure, to wound
hemofilia f hemophilia hermafrodita adj & mf hermaphrodite
hemoflico -ca adj pertaining to hemo- hermafroditismo m hermaphroditism
her 224 him
hermanastro -tra m stepbrother; f step- hidrocodona f hydrocodone

sister hidrocoloide m hydrocolloid
hermano -na m brother, sibling; f sister; hidrocortisona f hydrocortisone
siams conjoined twin hidrofobia f hydrophobia
hernia f hernia; crural femoral her- hidrogel m hydrogel
nia; de hiato hiatal hernia; es- hidrogenado -da adj hydrogenated
trangulada strangulated hernia; hidromasaje m whirlpool therapy
femoral femoral hernia; hiatal hia- hidromorfona f hydromorphone
tal hernia; incarcerada incarcerated hidronefrosis f hydronephrosis
hernia; incisional incisional hernia; hidroquinona f hydroquinone
inguinal inguinal hernia; reduc- hidroterapia f hydrotherapy; de co-
tible or reducible or simple reducible lon colon hydrotherapy, colonic irriga-
hernia; umbilical umbilical hernia tion, colonic (fam)
herniorrafia f herniorrhaphy hidroxicarbamida f hydroxyurea, hy-
herona f heroin; marrn black tar droxycarbamide (INN)
heroin hidroxicina, hidroxizina (INN) f hy-
heroinmano -na mf heroin addict droxyzine
herpangina f herpangina hidroxicloroquina f hydroxychloroquine
herpes m herpes; labial labial herpes, hidrxido m hydroxide; de aluminio
cold sore (fam), fever blister (fam); aluminum hydroxide; de potasio
simple herpes simplex; zster her- potassium hydroxide; de sodio so-
pes zoster, shingles dium hydroxide; potsico potassi-
herpesvirus m (pl -rus) herpesvirus; um hydroxide; sdico sodium hy-
humano 6 (8, etc.) human herpesvirus droxide
6 (8, etc.) hidroxiurea f hydroxyurea, hydroxycar-
herptico -ca adj herpetic bamide (INN)
hervido -da adj boiled; agua boiled hiedra venenosa f (bot) poison ivy
water hielo m ice; pedacitos or trocitos de
hervir vt (also hacer ) to boil; vi to ice chips
boil hierba f grass; (planta medicinal) herb;
heterosexual adj & mf heterosexual (fam, marihuana) marijuana, pot (fam),
HFE abbr hormona folculo estimulan- grass (fam); de San Juan St. John's
te. See hormona. wort
hiato m (anat) hiatus; de hiatal hierbabuena f (bot) spearmint, pepper-
hidatdico -ca adj hydatid mint, mint
hidatiforme, hidatidiforme adj (obst) hierbatero -ra mf (Amer) herbalist, per-
hydatidiform son who sells or prescribes herbs
hidradenitis supurativa f hidradenitis hierbero -ra mf herbalist, person who
suppurativa sells or prescribes herbs
hidralazina, hidralacina (esp. Esp) f hy- hierro m iron
dralazine hifema See hipema.
hidratante adj moisturizing; m&f mois- hgado m liver; graso fatty liver
turizer higiene f hygiene; bucal oral hygiene
hidratar vt to hydrate, (la piel) to mois- higinico -ca adj hygienic, sanitary
turize higienista mf hygienist; dental dental
hidrato m hydrate; de carbono car- hygienist
bohydrate; de cloral chloral hydrate hijastro -tra m stepson, stepchild; f step-
hidrocarburo, hidrocarbono m hydro- daughter
carbon hijo -ja m son, child; de crianza fos-
hidrocefalia f hydrocephalus; normo- ter child; nico only child; f daugh-
tensiva normal pressure hydrocephalus ter
hidrocele m hydrocele hilo dental m dental floss
hidroclorotiazida f hydrochlorothiazide himen m hymen; imperforado imper-
hin 225 hip
forate hymen hypertension; maligna malignant

hinchado -da adj swollen, puffy, bloated hypertension; portal portal hyper-
hincharse vr to swell (up); (estmago) to tension; pulmonar pulmonary hy-
get bloated pertension; renovascular renovas-
hinchazn f swelling; (del estmago) cular hypertension
bloating hipertermia f hyperthermia
hioides m hyoid bone hipertiroideo -a adj hyperthyroid
hioscina f hyoscine hipertiroidismo m hyperthyroidism
hipar vi to hiccup hipertrofia f hypertrophy, enlargement
hipema m hyphema hipertrfico -ca adj hypertrophic
hiperactividad f hyperactivity hiperuricemia f hyperuricemia
hiperactivo -va adj hyperactive, overac- hiperventilacin f hyperventilation
tive hiperventilar vi to hyperventilate
hiperalimentacin f (sobrealimenta- hipnosis f hypnosis
cin) hyperalimentation; (ant, NPT) hipntico -ca adj & m hypnotic
total parenteral nutrition (TPN) hipnotismo m hypnotism
hiperbrico -ca adj hyperbaric hipnotista mf hypnotist
hipercalcemia f hypercalcemia hipnotizador -ra mf hypnotist
hiperemesis gravdica f (obst) hyper- hipnotizar vt to hypnotize
emesis gravidarum hipo m hiccup; tener to have the hic-
hiperextensible adj double-jointed cups, to hiccup
hiperfuncionante adj hyperfunctioning hipoalergnico -ca adj hypoallergenic
hiperglicemia See hiperglucemia. hipocalcemia f hypocalcemia
hiperglicmico See hiperglucmico. hipocaliemia f hypokalemia
hiperglucemia f hyperglycemia hipocampo m hippocampus
hiperglucmico -ca adj hyperglycemic hipocondra f somatiform disorder, hy-
hiperhidrosis f hyperhidrosis pochondriasis (ant)
hiprico m (bot) St. John's wort hipocondraco, hipocondriaco -ca mf
hiperlipidemia f hyperlipidemia person who worries excessively about
hipermtrope adj (form) farsighted his or her health, hypochondriac (ant)
hipermetropa f (form) farsightedness hipocratismo digital m (form) clubbing
hipermvil adj hypermobile hipodrmico -ca adj hypodermic
hipernatremia f hypernatremia hipofisario -ria adj pituitary
hiperosmolar adj hyperosmolar hipfisis f pituitary gland, pituitary (fam)
hiperparatiroideo -a adj hyperparathy- hipoglicemia See hipoglucemia.
roid hipoglicmico See hipoglucmico.
hiperparatiroidismo m hyperparathy- hipoglucemia f hypoglycemia
roidism hipoglucemiante adj hypoglycemic
hiperpigmentacin f hyperpigmentation (causing hypoglycemia); m hypogly-
hiperplasia f hyperplasia; prosttica cemic agent; oral oral hypoglyce-
benigna benign prostatic hyperplasia; mic agent
suprarrenal congnita congenital hipoglucmico -ca adj hypoglycemic
adrenal hyperplasia (pertaining to hypoglycemia); reac-
hiperplsico -ca adj hyperplastic cin hipoglucmica hypoglycemic re-
hiperprolactinemia f hyperprolactine- action
mia hiponatremia f hyponatremia
hipersensibilidad f hypersensitivity hipoparatiroideo -a adj hypoparathy-
hipersensible adj hypersensitive roid
hipertensin f (arterial) hypertension, hipoparatiroidismo m hypoparathy-
high blood pressure (fam); de bata roidism
blanca white-coat hypertension; hipopigmentacin f hypopigmentation
intracraneal benigna benign intracra- hipopituitarismo m hypopituitarism
nial hypertension; esencial essential hipopnea m hypopnea
hip 226 hor
hipopotasemia f hypokalemia hombro m shoulder; congelado adhe-

hipospadias m hypospadias sive capsulitis (form), frozen shoulder
hipotlamo m hypothalamus homepata mf homeopath
hipotensin f hypotension; ortost- homeopata f homeopathy
tica orthostatic hypotension homeoptico -ca adj homeopathic
hipotensor -ra adj hypotensive homofobia f homophobia
hipotermia f hypothermia homofbico -ca adj homophobic
hipotiroideo -a adj hypothyroid homosexual adj homosexual, gay; m ho-
hipotiroidismo m hypothyroidism mosexual o gay man; f lesbian, homo-
hipovolmico -ca adj hypovolemic sexual o gay woman
hirsutismo m hirsutism hondo -da adj deep
hirsuto -ta adj hirsute hongo m fungus, yeast, mushroom;
hirviendo -da adj boiling; agua boil- venenoso poisonous mushroom; in-
ing water feccin f por hongos fungal infection,
hisopo m swab yeast infection
histamina f histamine honorarios mpl fee, bill
histerectoma f hysterectomy; abdo- hora f hour, time; A qu hora comi?..
minal total total abdominal hysterec- What time did you eat?..When did you
tomy; vaginal vaginal hysterectomy eat?; horas de consulta office hours;
histeria f (ant) anxiety attack, severe horas de visita visiting hours
anxiety, hysteria (ant) horario m schedule; horario(s) de con-
histrico -ca adj severely anxious, anx- sulta office hours; horario(s) de visita
iety-related, hysterical (ant) visiting hours
histidina f histidine horizontal adj horizontal
histiocitosis f histiocytosis hormiga f ant; de fuego fire ant
histologa f histology hormiguear vi to tingle
histolgico -ca adj histologic hormigueo m tingling
histoplasmosis f histoplasmosis hormiguicida m ant poison
historia f history; clnica medical his- hormona f hormone; adrenocortico-
tory; (documento) medical record, pa- trpica (HACT) adrenocorticotropic
tient chart; clnica electrnica elec- hormone (ACTH), corticotropin;
tronic health record; clnica perso- antidiurtica antidiuretic hormone,
nal personal health record; clnica vasopressin; de crecimiento bovina
y examen fsico history and physical; bovine growth hormone; de(l) cre-
de la enfermedad actual history of cimiento (humana) (human) growth
the present illness; natural (de una hormone (GH); estimulante del or
enfermedad) natural history de la tiroides thyroid-stimulating hor-
historial mdico m medical history; (do- mone (TSH), thyrotropin; folculo
cumento) medical record, patient chart estimulante (HFE) follicle-stimulating
histrinico -ca adj histrionic hormone (FSH); liberadora de go-
hito del desarrollo m developmental nadotropina(s) gonadotropin-releasing
milestone hormone (GnRH); luteinizante
HL abbr hormona luteinizante. See (HL) luteinizing hormone (LH); pa-
hormona. ratiroidea (HPT) parathyroid hor-
hogar m home; de ancianos skilled mone (PTH); tiroidea thyroid hor-
nursing facility, nursing home (fam), mone
board and care; mdico medical hormonal adj hormonal
home; sin homeless hormonoterapia f hormone o hormonal
hoja f (de cuchillo, etc.) blade; de therapy
afeitar razor blade horneado -da adj baked
holismo m holism hornear vt to bake
holstico -ca adj holistic horno m al baked
hombre m man, male hortaliza f vegetable
hor 227 hur
hortensia f (bot) hydrangea um (form), hip bone; mpl (Mex, CA;

hospedador m (parasitologa) host fam; articulaciones) joints; Se me hin-
hospital m hospital; comunitario chan los huesos..My joints swell.
community hospital; de enseanza husped m (parasitologa) host
teaching hospital; del condado huevecillo m small egg (of a parasite,
county hospital; de tercer nivel ter- etc.)
tiary care hospital; de veteranos huevo m egg; (fam, vulo) ovum, egg
Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital; ge- (fam); (esp. Mex, fam) testicle, ball
neral general hospital; mental psy- (fam o vulg)
chiatric hospital, mental institution; hule m rubber; espuma foam rubber
privado private hospital; psiqui- humanitario -ria adj humanitarian
trico psychiatric hospital, mental in- humano -na adj & m human; ser huma-
stitution; pblico public hospital; no human being
terciario (esp. Esp) tertiary care humectador m humidifier
hospital; universitario university humectante adj moisturizing
hospital, teaching hospital humedad f humidity, dampness, mois-
hospitalario -ria adj pertaining to a hos- ture
pital humedecer vt to humidify, moisturize,
hospitalizar vt to hospitalize moisten
hostigamiento m (ped) bullying hmedo -da adj humid, damp, moist
hostigar vt (ped) to bully humeral adj humeral, of the humerus
hostil adj hostile hmero m humerus
hostilidad f hostility humidificador m humidifier
hoy adv today humidificar vt to humidify
hoyo m hole humo m smoke, fumes; ambiental
hoyuelo m dimple del tabaco, de tabaco de segunda
HPT abbr hormona paratiroidea. See mano secondhand tobacco smoke
hormona. humor m humor; (psych) mood, spirits;
hueco -ca adj hollow; m hollow, hole; (anat) humor; El humor es la mejor
de la mano hollow of the hand terapia..Humor is the best therapy;
hurfano -na mf orphan estar de buen to be in a good
huesecillo m (del odo) ossicle (of the mood; estar de mal to be in a bad
ear) mood; acuoso aqueous humor;
huesero -ra mf (esp. Mex, fam) person vtreo vitreous humor; oscilaciones fpl
who treats disorders of bones and del mood swings
joints huracn m hurricane
hueso m bone; de la cadera hip bone; hurgarse vt la nariz to pick one's
del pecho breast bone; del tobi- nose
llo ankle bone; ilaco or iliaco ili-
iba 228 inc
I
ibandronato, ibandronato sdico m imagenolgico -ca adj pertaining to im-
ibandronate, ibandronate sodium aging
(USAN), ibandronic acid (INN) imaginologa f imaging
ibuprofeno, ibuprofen m ibuprofen imaginolgico -ca adj pertaining to im-
icaridina f icaridin, picaridin aging
ICP abbr intervencin coronaria per- IMC abbr ndice de masa corporal. See
cutnea. See intervencin. ndice.
ictericia f (form) jaundice imipenem m imipenem
ictiosis f ichthyosis imipramina f imipramine
ictus m (pl ictus) (form) cerebrovascular imiquimod m imiquimod
accident, stroke imitar vt to mimic
id m (psych) id impactacin f impaction; fecal fecal
IDAC abbr injerto de derivacin arte- impaction
rial coronaria. See injerto. impactado -da adj (dent, etc.) impacted
idea f idea; ideas de referencia (psych) impacto m impact; bajo low impact
ideas of reference impedimento m impediment
ideal adj ideal imperdible m safety pin
idealizacin f (psych) idealization imperforado -da adj imperforate
idntico -ca adj identical imptigo m impetigo
identidad f identity; de gnero gen- implantacin f implantation
der identity; tnica ethnicity implantar vt to implant
identificacin f identification (ID) implante m implant; coclear cochlear
identificar vt to identify; vr con to implant; de silicona silicone im-
identify with plant; mamario breast implant
idioptico -ca adj idiopathic imposible adj impossible
ido -da adj absent-minded, spacey (fam), impotencia f (sexual) erectile dysfunc-
spaced out (fam) tion, impotence (ant)
idneo -a adj suitable impotente adj (sexualmente) having
ignorante adj (inconsciente) unaware erectile dysfunction, impotent (ant)
ileal adj ileal impresin f (dent, etc.) impression
iletis f ileitis imprevisto -ta adj unexpected
leo m ileus impulsar vt (sangre) to pump (blood)
leon m ileum, distal portion of the small impulsivo -va adj impulsive
intestine; (ilion) ilium, hip bone (fam) impulso m (sexual, etc.) drive
ileostoma f ileostomy impureza f impurity
ilaco, iliaco -ca adj iliac; hueso inactivado -da adj inactivated
ilium (form), hip bone (fam) inactividad f inactivity
ilion m ilium, hip bone (fam) inactivo -va adj inactive
ilusin f illusion inadecuado -da adj unsuitable, inappro-
IM See intramuscular. priate
imagen f (pl imgenes) image; (frec. pl, inafectado -da adj unaffected
imaginologa) imaging; corporal inanicin f starvation
body image; diagnstico por imagen inapropiado -da adj inappropriate
or imgenes diagnostic imaging; estu- incapacidad f inability, disability
dio por imagen or imgenes imaging incapacitado -da adj incapacitated, (dis-
study; imagen or imgenes por reso- capacitado) disabled
nancia magntica (IRM) magnetic re- incapacitante adj incapacitating, dis-
sonance imaging (MRI) abling
imagenologa f imaging incapaz adj incapable, unable
inc 229 inf
incarcerado -da adj incarcerated indicacin f indication; (orden) order

incendio m fire indicar vt (ordenar) to order
incertidumbre f uncertainty ndice m index; de Apgar (esp. Esp)
incesto m incest Apgar score; de xito success rate;
incestuoso -sa adj incestuous de masa corporal (IMC) body
incidencia f incidence mass index (BMI); glucmico or
incidentaloma m (Ang) incidentaloma glicmico glycemic index; tobillo-
incisin f incision; y drenaje incision brazo ankle-brachial index
and drainage (I&D) indiferencia f indifference
incisivo m incisor, front tooth; infe- indiferenciado -da adj undifferentiated
rior central lower o mandibular cen- indigestin f indigestion
tral incisor; superior lateral upper indinavir m indinavir
o maxillary lateral incisor indistinto -ta adj indistinct
inclinar vt la cabeza to nod; vr to individuo m individual, person
lean (forward); Inclnese hacia ade- indoloro -ra adj painless
lante..Lean forward. indometacina f indomethacin
incluido -da adj (dent) impacted induccin f induction
inclusin dentaria f (Esp) dental impac- inducido -da adj induced; por el
tion ejercicio exercise-induced
incoherente adj incoherent inducir vt to induce
incoloro -ra adj colorless induracin f induration, hardening
incombustible adj nonflammable indurado -da adj indurated, hardened
incmodo -da adj uncomfortable ineficaz adj ineffective
incompatible adj incompatible inerte adj inert
incompetencia f incompetence; cervi- inespecfico -ca adj nonspecific
cal cervical incompetence inesperado -da adj unexpected
incompetente adj incompetent inestabilidad f instability
incompleto -ta adj incomplete inestable adj unstable
inconsciente, inconciente adj uncon- inevitable adj unavoidable
scious, unaware; (psych) unconscious; infancia f (early) childhood (till puber-
mente unconscious mind, uncon- ty); [Nota: infancy se refiere a la pri-
scious (fam); m (fam, mente incon- mer etapa de vida, ms o menos el pri-
sciente) unconscious mind, uncon- mer ao, y no quiere decir infancia.]
scious (fam) infantil adj infantile
incontinencia f incontinence; de es- infarto m infarct, infarction; cerebral
fuerzo stress incontinence; de ur- (non-hemorrhagic) stroke; de mio-
gencia urge incontinence; fecal fe- cardio myocardial infarction, heart at-
cal incontinence; por rebosamien- tack (fam)
to overflow incontinence; urinaria infeccin f infection; del tracto uri-
urinary incontinence nario (ITU), de orina (fam) urinary
incontinente adj incontinent tract infection (UTI); de transmi-
inconveniente m problem, disadvantage sin sexual (ITS) sexually transmitted
incrementar vt to increase disease (STD); de vejiga bladder
incrustacin inlay f (dent) inlay infection; fngica or mictica fun-
incubadora f incubator gal infection; por hongos fungal in-
incurable adj incurable fection, (levaduras) yeast infection;
indefensin f (psych, etc.) helplessness; de las vas respiratorias superiores
aprendida learned helplessness or altas upper respiratory tract infec-
indefenso -sa adj (psych, etc.) helpless tion
independiente adj independent infeccioso -sa adj infectious; enferme-
indeseable adj undesirable dad infecciosa infectious disease
indeseado -da adj unwanted, unintended infectado -da adj infected; con or
indetectable adj undetectable por infected with
inf 230 inm
infectar vt to infect; vr to become infect- inguinal adj inguinal

ed inhalacin f inhalation; de humo
infectlogo -ga mf (Amer) infectious dis- smoke inhalation
ease specialist inhalador m inhaler; de dosis medi-
infeliz adj unhappy da metered-dose inhaler; de polvo
inferior adj (anat) inferior, lower; a seco dry powder inhaler; dosifica-
lower than, below; inferior a 70..lower dor (esp. Esp) metered-dose inhaler;
than (below) 70 nasal nasal inhaler
infrtil adj infertile inhalar vt, vi to inhale, breathe in; (pega-
infertilidad f infertility mento, gasolina) to sniff, (cocana, he-
infestacin f infestation; de or por in- rona, anfetaminas) to snort (fam), to
festation with o of sniff
infestado -da adj infested; de infested inhibicin f inhibition
with inhibido -da adj inhibited
infestar vt to infest; vr de to become inhibidor -ra adj inhibiting; m inhibitor;
infested with de (la) fusin fusion inhibitor;
infiltracin f infiltration de la bomba de protones proton
infiltrante adj infiltrative, infiltrating pump inhibitor; de la colinesterasa
infiltrar vt, vr to infiltrate cholinesterase inhibitor; de la enzi-
inflamable adj flammable, inflammable; ma convertidora de angiotensina an-
no nonflammable giotensin converting enzyme inhibitor;
inflamacin f inflammation de la integrasa integrase inhibitor;
inflamar vt to inflame; vr to become inde la monoaminooxidasa mono-
flamed amine oxidase inhibitor; del apetito
inflamatorio -ria adj inflammatory appetite suppressant; de la protea-
infliximab m infliximab sa protease inhibitor; no nuclesido
influenza f influenza, flu (fam); aviar de la transcriptasa inversa or rever-
avian influenza, bird flu; estacional sa non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase
seasonal influenza o flu; porcina inhibitor (NNRTI); nuclesido de
swine influenza o flu la transcriptasa inversa or reversa
informacin f information, data nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibi-
informe m report; de alta, clnico tor (NRTI); nucletido de la trans-
de alta (Esp) discharge summary; criptasa inversa or reversa nucleotide
quirrgico operative report reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI);
infraorbitario -ria adj infraorbital selectivo de la recaptacin de se-
infrarrojo -ja adj infrared rotonina selective serotonin reuptake
infundir vt to infuse inhibitor
infusin f infusion; (de hierbas) infu- inhibir vt to inhibit, (el apetito, un de-
sion, herbal tea seo, etc.) to curb
ingeniera f engineering; gentica ge- inicial adj initial; fpl initials
netic engineering inicio m onset; de juvenil juvenile-
ingerir vt to ingest onset; de precoz early-onset; de
ingesta f intake; diaria admisible tol- tardo late-onset; edad f de age at
erable daily intake; diaria reco- onset
mendada recommended daily intake injertar vt (pp injertado or injerto) to
ingestin f ingestion graft
ingle f groin, pubic area injerto (pp of injertar) m graft ; cu-
ingrediente m ingredient; activo ac- tneo skin graft; de derivacin ar-
tive ingredient terial coronaria (IDAC) coronary ar-
ingresar vt (al hospital) to admit (to a tery bypass graft (CABG); de hueso
hospital) bone graft; de piel skin graft
ingreso m (al hospital) admission (to a inmadurez f immaturity
hospital) inmaduro -ra adj immature; (fruta)
inm 231 ins
green, not yet ripe inorgnico -ca adj inorganic

inmediatamente adv immediately inquieto -ta adj restless
inmediato -ta adj immediate inquietud f worry, anxiety, concern; rest-
inmersin f immersion lessness; responder a sus inquietudes
inmvil adj immobile ..to address your concerns
inmovilizacin f immobilization insalubre adj unhealthy, unsanitary
inmovilizador m immobilizer; de insaturado -da adj unsaturated
hombro shoulder immobilizer inscripcin f (seguros, etc.) enrollment
inmovilizar vt to immobilize; (contener) insecticida adj insecticidal; m insecticide
to restrain insecto m insect
inmune adj immune; a immune to inseguridad f insecurity
inmunidad f immunity; a or contra inseguro -ra adj insecure
immunity to; colectiva or de grupo inseminacin f insemination; artifi-
herd immunity cial artificial insemination
inmunitario -ria adj immune-related, inseminar vt to inseminate
immune insertar vt to insert, introduce
inmunizacin f immunization in situ, in situ
inmunizador -ra adj immunizing insolacin f sunstroke, heatstroke
inmunizante adj immunizing insoluble adj insoluble
inmunizar vt to immunize insomnio m insomnia
inmunocompetente adj immunocompe- insoportable adj unbearable
tent inspirar vt, vi to inhale, breathe in
inmunocomprometido -da adj immuno- instinto m instinct; maternal mater-
compromised nal instinct
inmunodeficiencia f immunodeficiency; institucionalizado -da adj institutional-
variable comn common variable ized
immunodeficiency instruccin f instruction; fpl (de un me-
inmunodeficiente adj immunodeficient dicamento) package insert
inmunodepresin f immunodepression instrumento m instrument
inmunodepresor -ra adj immunodepres- insuficiencia f insufficiency, failure;
sive (valvular) regurgitation; artica
inmunodeprimido -da adj immunode- (mitral, etc.) aortic (mitral, etc.) insuf-
pressed ficiency o regurgitation; cardaca
inmunoglobulina f immunoglobulin; con fraccin de eyeccin preservada
(producto sanguneo) immune globulin heart failure with preserved ejection
inmunologa f immunology fraction; cardaca congestiva con-
inmunolgico -ca adj immunological o gestive heart failure; heptica liver
immunologic, immune failure; renal (aguda, crnica)
inmunlogo -ga mf immunologist (acute, chronic) renal insufficiency o
inmunomodulador m immune modula- failure; respiratoria respiratory
tor failure; suprarrenal adrenal failure;
inmunosupresin f immunosuppression venosa venous insufficiency
inmunosupresor m immunosuppressant insuficiente adj insufficient
inmunosuprimido -da adj immunosup- insulina f insulin; anlogo de insulin
pressed analogue; aspart, asparta (INN)
inmunoterapia f immunotherapy insulin aspart; basal basal insulin;
inoculacin f inoculation de accin intermedia intermediate-
inocular vt to inoculate acting insulin; de accin prolonga-
inodoro -ra adj odorless; m toilet, potty da long-acting insulin; de accin
(ped, fam); taza del toilet bowl rpida rapid-acting insulin; dete-
inofensivo -va adj (que no hace dao) mir insulin detemir; glargina insu-
harmless lin glargine; glulisina insulin gluli-
inoperable adj inoperable sine; humana human insulin;
ins 232 int
lispro insulin lispro; NPH NPH in- interpersonal adj interpersonal

sulin; premezclada pre-mixed insu- interpretar vt, vi to interpret
lin; recombinante recombinant in- intrprete mf interpreter
sulin; regular regular insulin; in- interrupcin f interruption; volunta-
yectarse , ponerse (fam) to take ria del embarazo (elective) abortion
insulin, to give oneself an insulin injec- intersticial adj interstitial
tion intertrocantreo -a adj intertrochanteric
insulinoma m insulinoma intertrocantrico -ca adj intertrochan-
insumos mdicos mpl medical supplies teric
intacto -ta adj intact intervalo m interval
integral adj (holstico) holistic; (entero) intervencin f intervention; corona-
whole, whole-grain; trigo whole ria percutnea (ICP) percutaneous
wheat coronary intervention (PCI)
intelecto m intellect intervencionista adj interventional
intelectual adj intellectual interventricular adj interventricular
intelectualizar vi (psych) to intellectual- intervertebral adj intervertebral
ize intestinal adj intestinal
inteligencia f intelligence intestino m intestine, bowel, gut; del-
inteligente adj intelligent gado small intestine o bowel; grue-
intensidad f intensity so large intestine o bowel, colon
intensificar vt to intensify intimidacin f (ped) bullying
intensivista mf intensivist intimidad f intimacy; (confidencialidad)
intensivo -va adj intensive confidentiality, privacy
intenso -sa adj intense, (actividad) stren- intimidar vt (ped) to bully
uous ntimo -ma adj intimate; (confidencial)
intentar vt to try confidential, private
intento m try intolerable adj intolerable, unbearable
interaccin f interaction; medica- intolerancia f intolerance; a la lacto-
mentosa (form), de medicamentos sa lactose intolerance
drug interaction intolerante adj (a la lactosa, al gluten)
interactuar vi to interact intolerant (of)
intercambio m exchange; de agujas intoxicacin f intoxication, poisoning;
or jeringas needle exchange alimentaria or por alimentos food
interconsulta f (form) consult (hospital poisoning
setting usually) intraabdominal, intra-abdominal adj
intercostal adj intercostal intraabdominal
interferir vi to interfere intraartico -ca adj intraaortic
interfern m interferon; alfa (beta, intraarticular, intra-articular adj intra-
etc.) alpha (beta, etc.) interferon; articular
pegilado pegylated interferon intracraneal adj intracranial
interior adj inner, interior, inside; m in- intracraneano -na adj intracranial
terior, inside intradrmico -ca adj intradermal
interiorizar vt (psych) to internalize intramuscular (IM) adj intramuscular
intermedio -dia adj intermediate (IM)
intermitente adj intermittent intranasal adj intranasal
internar vt to admit (to the hospital), to intranquilo -la adj restless, anxious,
hospitalize (esp. psych); vr to be ad- worried
mitted, to be hospitalized intraocular adj intraocular
internet m&f internet; en el or la on intraoperatorio -ria adj intraoperative
the internet intraseo -a adj intraosseous
internista mf internist intrauterino -na adj intrauterine
interno -na adj internal, inner, inside; intravenoso -sa (IV) adj intravenous
(anat) medial; mf intern (IV)
int 233 izq
introducir vt to introduce, insert goes.

introspeccin f introspection ira f anger, rage
introvertido -da adj introverted; mf in- irbesartn m irbesartan
trovert iris m (pl iris) iris
intubacin f intubation iritis f iritis
intubar vt to intubate IRM f MRI; (See also imagen por reso-
intususcepcin f (Ang, invaginacin in- nancia magntica under imagen.)
testinal) intussusception irradiacin f irradiation
inundacin f flood irradiar vt (un tumor, etc.) to irradiate;
inusual adj unusual vi, vr (calor, dolor) to radiate
intil adj useless irregular adj irregular
invadir vt to invade irresecable adj unresectable
invaginacin f (intestinal) intussuscep- irreversible adj irreversible
tion irrigacin f irrigation
invalidante adj (incapacitante) disabling irrigar vt to irrigate
invalidez f (discapacidad) disability irritabilidad f irritability
invlido -da adj (discapacitado) disa- irritable adj irritable
bled; mf disabled person irritacin f irritation
invasivo -va adj invasive; mnimamente irritante adj irritating; agente m irri-
minimally invasive; no noninva- tant; m irritant
sive irritar vt to irritate; vr to become irritat-
invasor -ra adj invasive ed
investigacin f research; en (medica- irrompible adj unbreakable
mento, etc.) investigational islote m islet; islotes pancreticos pan-
invierno m winter creatic islets
invisible adj invisible isoleucina f isoleucine
in vitro, in vitro isomtrico -ca adj isometric
involuntario -ria adj involuntary isoniazida, isoniacida f isoniazid (INH)
inyeccin f injection, shot (fam); Me isosorbida f isosorbide
van a poner una inyeccin?.. Are you istopo m isotope
going to give me an injection (a shot)? isotretinona f isotretinoin
inyectable adj injectable isquemia f ischemia; cerebral tran-
inyectar vt to inject, to give (someone) sitoria (esp. Mex) transient ischemic
an injection; vr to inject oneself, to attack (TIA)
give oneself an injection isqumico -ca adj ischemic
iodopovidona f povidone iodine isquion m ischium
iodoquinol m iodoquinol (USAN), diio- isradipina f isradipine
dohydroxyquinoline (INN) isradipino m isradipine
ion, in m ion itraconazol m itraconazole
iontoforesis f iontophoresis ITS abbr infeccin de transmisin se-
ipecacuana f ipecac; jarabe m de syr- xual. See infeccin.
up of ipecac ITU abbr infeccin del tracto urinario.
ir vi to go; al bao (euph) to have a See infeccin.
bowel movement, to go to the bath- IV See intravenoso.
room (euph); al mdico to go to the ivermectina f ivermectin
doctor; y venir to come and go; El izquierdo -da adj left; f left, left-hand
dolor va y viene..The pain comes and side
jab 234 kwa
J
jabn m soap jeringuilla f (esp. Carib) syringe
jadear vi to pant jimagua mf (Cuba) twin
jadeo m panting jogging m (Ang) jogging; hacer to jog
jalea f (medicinal) jelly joroba f humpback, hunchback, hump
jamn m ham jorobado -da adj humpbacked; mf
jaqueca f migraine headache, migraine hunchback
(fam) joven adj young; m young man, young
jarabe m syrup; de maz de alta person; f young woman
fructosa high-fructose corn syrup; juanete m bunion
para la tos cough syrup judas fpl (Esp) beans
jardn preescolar, jardn infantil, jar- judo m judo
dn de nios (Mex) m nursery school, juego m (apuestas) gambling; adiccin f
preschool al gambling addiction; juegos de
jarra f pitcher rol(es) role playing o play
jefe -fa mf head, boss; de enfermeras jugo m juice; de fruta fruit juice
head nurse juicio m sanity
jejn m biting gnat, no-see-um (fam) juntar vt (dos objetos) to join
jelepate m (CA) bedbug Juramento Hipocrtico m Hippocratic
jengibre m (bot) ginger Oath
jeringa f syringe; de goma bulb sy- juvenil adj juvenile
ringe juventud f youth
K
karate m karate ketorolaco m ketorolac
kava m&f (bot) kava ketotifeno m ketotifen
kelp m kelp kilogramo, kilo (fam) m kilogram, kilo
kernicterus m kernicterus (fam)
ketamina f ketamine kinesiologa f kinesiology
ketoconazol m ketoconazole kwashiorkor m kwashiorkor
ketoprofeno m ketoprofen
lab 235 lat
L
laberintitis f labyrinthitis lamer vt to lick
laberinto m (anat) labyrinth laminaria f laminaria
labetalol m labetalol laminectoma f laminectomy
labial adj labial; m (fam) lipstick lamivudina f lamivudine
labio m lip; (genital) labium (form), lip; lamotrigina f lamotrigine
inferior lower lip; leporino (fam lmpara f lamp; de calor heat lamp;
or vulg) cleft lip; superior upper lip de hendidura slit lamp; de
laboral adj work-related, occupational Wood Wood's lamp; solar sun-
laboratorio m laboratory; de catete- lamp; ultravioleta ultraviolet lamp
rismo catheterization laboratory, cath lampazo m (bot) burdock
lab (fam) lana f wool; de oveja lamb's wool
labrum m labrum; desgarro del la- lanceta f lancet
bral tear lancetero m lancet device
laca f (para el cabello, en aerosol) hair lanolina f lanolin
spray o hairspray lansoprazol m lansoprazole
laceracin f laceration lanugo m lanugo
lacerar vt to lacerate laparoscopia, laparoscopa f laparosco-
lacrimal adj lacrimal py
lacrimgeno m tear gas laparoscpico -ca adj laparoscopic
lactancia f lactation; (amamantamiento) laparoscopio m laparoscope
breastfeeding; (primer perodo de la laparotoma f laparotomy; explora-
vida) infancy, period of breastfeeding; dora exploratory laparotomy
materna breastfeeding lpiz labial m lipstick
lactante mf (form) infant, nursing infant lapso m lapse
lactar vt to breastfeed, to feed, to nurse; lapsus m lapse; de memoria lapse of
vi to lactate memory; freudiano Freudian slip
lactasa f lactase largo -ga adj long; a plazo long-term;
lcteo -a adj pertaining to milk; produc- hacer ms to lengthen; m length
to milk product laringe f larynx
lctico -ca adj lactic laringectoma f laryngectomy
lactobacilo m lactobacillus larngeo -a adj laryngeal
lactosa f lactose laringitis f laryngitis
lactulosa f lactulose laringoplastia f laryngoplasty
ladilla f crab louse, pubic louse, crab laringoscopia, laringoscopa f laryngo-
(fam) scopy
lado m side; por el lado de mi madre.. laringoscopio m laryngoscope
on my mother's side...dormir de lado.. larva migrans f larva migrans;
to sleep on one's side cutnea cutaneous larva migrans;
lagaa f (Amer) eye secretions, sleep visceral visceral larva migrans
(fam) lser m laser
lagartija f (esp. Mex, flexin) pushup lastimadura f minor injury
lgrima f tear lastimar vt to hurt, injure; vr to hurt o in-
lagrimal adj lacrimal jure oneself, to get hurt; Se lastim?..
laguna mental f blackout, lapse of mem- Did you hurt yourself?...Se lastim la
ory cabeza?..Did you hurt your head?
lamentar vt to be sorry (about some- latanoprost m latanoprost
thing); Lo lamento..I'm sorry about latente adj latent
that. lateral adj (anat) lateral
lt 236 let
ltex m latex leiomioma m leiomyoma; uterino

latido m beat; del corazn heartbeat uterine leiomyoma, fibroid (fam)
latigazo cervical m whiplash leiomiosarcoma m leiomyosarcoma
latir vi (el corazn) to beat leishmaniasis, leishmaniosis f leishman-
lauril sulfato de sodio m sodium lauryl iasis; cutnea cutaneous leishman-
sulfate iasis; mucocutnea mucocutaneous
lavado m lavage; broncoalveolar leishmaniasis; visceral visceral
bronchoalveolar lavage; gstrico leishmaniasis
gastric lavage; intestinal enema, leja f lye
colon cleansing; peritoneal perito- lengua f (anat) tongue; (idioma) lan-
neal lavage; vaginal douche; darse guage; de seas or signos sign lan-
un vaginal to douche guage; saburral coated tongue;
lavar vt to wash; vr to wash oneself; sacar la to stick out one's tongue;
el pelo (la cara, las manos, etc.) to Saque la lengua..Stick out your
wash one's hair (ones face, ones tongue.
hands, etc.) lenguaje m language; corporal body
lavativa f enema language; de seas or signos sign
laxante adj & m laxative language
laxitud f laxity lengeta f (de un anzuelo) barb
laxo -xa adj lax lente m&f lens; bifocal bifocal lens;
lazo m bond; (obst) loop; afectivo de contacto (duro or rgido, blan-
emotional bond do) (hard, soft) contact lens; pro-
lb See libra. gresivo progressive lens; trifocal
L-carnitina f L-carnitine trifocal lens; mpl glasses, eyeglasses;
leche f milk; baja en grasa low-fat bifocales bifocal glasses o eye-
milk; bronca (Mex), cruda raw glasses, bifocals (fam); de lectura
milk; descremada non-fat o skim reading glasses; de sol or oscuros
milk; deslactosada lactose-free sunglasses
milk; desnatada non-fat o skim lentigo m lentigo
milk; de soya or soja soy milk; lento -ta adj slow
de vaca cow's milk; entera whole lepra f leprosy, Hansen's disease; di-
milk; materna breast milk; no morfa borderline leprosy; leproma-
pasteurizada unpasteurized milk; tosa lepromatous leprosy; tubercu-
pasteurizada pasteurized milk; sin loide tuberculoid leprosy
lactosa lactose-free milk; sin pas- lepromatoso -sa adj lepromatous
teurizar unpasteurized milk leptospirosis f leptospirosis
leche de magnesia f milk of magnesia LES abbr lupus eritematoso sistmico.
lecho m bed, sick bed; de enfermo See lupus.
sick bed; de muerte deathbed; lesbiana adj lesbian; f lesbian, gay wom-
ungueal nail bed; vascular vascu- an
lar bed lesin f lesion, injury; de la mdula
lecitina f lecithin espinal spinal cord injury; depor-
lectura f (de un instrumento) reading; tiva sports injury; por sobrecarga
de los labios lip reading (esp. Esp) overuse syndrome; trau-
leer vt, vi to read; los labios to lipread mtica del cerebro traumatic brain in-
leflunomida f leflunomide jury
legaa f eye secretions, sleep (fam) lesionar vt to injure; vr to injure oneself,
lego -ga adj (Esp, form; opinin, etc.) to get injured
lay; mf layperson letal adj lethal
legra f curette letrgico -ca adj lethargic
legrado m curettage; por succin letargo m lethargy
suction curettage letra f (de tabla de Snellen, etc.) letter;
legumbre f legume (escritura) handwriting
let 237 lin
letrina f latrine de frmacos (stent) drug-eluting

leucemia f leukemia; linfoblstica or liberar vt to release, (virus, etc.) to shed
linfoctica aguda acute lymphoblastic libido f libido
o lymphocytic leukemia; linfoctica libra (lb) f pound (lb)
crnica chronic lymphocytic leuke- libre adj free; de gluten gluten-free
mia; mieloide aguda acute myeloid libreta f log, booklet; de autocontrol
leukemia; mieloide crnica chronic (del diabtico) glucose log
myeloid leukemia licor m liquor
leucina f leucine lidiar con vi to cope with
leucocito m leukocyte lidocana f lidocaine; viscosa viscous
leucoencefalopata f leukoencephalopa- lidocaine
thy; multifocal progresiva progres- liendre f nit
sive multifocal leukoencephalopathy lifting facial m (Ang) rhytidectomy
leucoplasia f leukoplakia; vellosa (form), facelift
oral oral hairy leukoplakia ligado -da adj linked; al cromosoma
leucovorina f leucovorin (USAN), folinic X X-linked; al sexo sex-linked
acid (INN) ligadura f ligation; de trompas,
leuprorelina, leuprolida f leuprorelin, tubrica (esp. Esp) tubal ligation
leuprolide ligamento m ligament; amarillo liga-
levadura f (frec. pl) yeast; infeccin f mentum flavum; cruzado anterior
por levaduras yeast infection; de anterior cruciate ligament
cerveza brewer's yeast ligar vt to ligate, to attach
levamisol m levamisole ligero -ra adj light, slight; gentle
levantamiento de pesas m weight lifting lima f file; (fruta) lime; de or para
levantar vt to raise, to lift; Levante la uas nail file
pierna..Raise your leg; pesas to lift limar vt to file; vr las uas to file
weights (work out); vr to get up, to one's nails
stand (up); de la cama to get out of limitar vt to limit
bed lmite adj (psych) borderline; m limit;
leve adj (herida) slight, (caso de enfer- dentro de los lmites normales within
medad) light, mild, (fiebre, infeccin) normal limits; inferior normal
low-grade lower limit of normal; superior
levetiracetam m levetiracetam normal upper limit of normal; por
levofloxacina f levofloxacin debajo de los lmites normales below
levofloxacino m levofloxacin normal limits; por encima de los lmi-
levonorgestrel m levonorgestrel tes normales above normal limits
levotiroxina f levothyroxine limn m lemon
Ley de Asistencia Asequible f Afforda- limpiador -ra de casas mf housecleaner
ble Care Act (US) limpiador facial m facial cleanser
Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad limpiar vt to clean; vr (despus de defe-
del Seguro Mdico f Health Insurance car) to wipe (oneself)
Portability and Accountability Act limpieza f cleaning; (aseo) cleanliness;
(HIPPA) (US) de colon colon cleansing; dental
LGV See linfogranuloma venreo. dental cleaning
liberacin f release; de controlada limpio -pia adj clean
controlled-release, timed-release; de linaza f flaxseed
lenta slow-release; de prolongada lindano m lindane
extended-release, slow-release; de lnea f line, streak; (de una persona) fi-
sostenida sustained-release; del gure; en online; de base base-
tnel carpiano carpal tunnel release line; de la enca gum line; del
liberador -ra adj releasing, eluting; cuero cabelludo hairline; media
de cobre, de hormona, etc. cop- (del cuerpo) midline (of the body)
per-releasing, hormone-releasing, etc.; linezolid m linezolid
lin 238 loc
linfa f lymph pled; mf injured person, disabled per-

linfadenitis f lymphadenitis son, cripple; [Note: lisiado, like crip-
linfangitis f lymphangitis pled and cripple, can be offensive.]
linftico -ca adj lymphatic lisiar vt to injure, to disable; vr to be-
linfedema m lymphedema come injured, to become disabled
linfocito m lymphocyte; B (CD4, etc.) lisina f lysine
B (CD4, etc.) lymphocyte lisinopril m lisinopril
linfogranuloma venreo m lymphogran- lisis f lysis; de adherencias lysis of
uloma venereum (LGV) adhesions
linfoide adj lymphoid liso -sa adj smooth
linfoma m lymphoma; de clulas B B lista de espera f waiting list
cell lymphoma; de clulas T T cell listeriosis f listeriosis
lymphoma; de tejido linfoide aso- litio m lithium
ciado a mucosas mucosa-associated litotricia, litotripsia f lithotripsy;
lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma; extracorprea por ondas de choque
(de) Hodgkin Hodgkin's* lympho- extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
ma; MALT MALT lymphoma; litro m liter
no Hodgkin non-Hodgkin's* lympho- liviano -na adj light (in weight)
ma llaga f ulcer, sore
*La forma no posesiva tambin se usa, llama f flame
sobre todo en la literatura mdica. llamada f call; (por buscapersonas)
linimento m liniment page; de atencin wakeup call, red
linoleico -ca adj linoleic flag
liofilizado -da adj lyophilized, freeze- llamado de atencin m wakeup call, red
dried flag
liotironina f liothyronine llamar vt, vi to call; (por buscapersonas)
lipasa f lipase to page
lpido m lipid llanto m cry; el llanto del beb..the ba-
lipodistrofia f lipodystrophy by's cry
lipoma m lipoma llenar vt to fill; (un formulario) to fill out
lipoprotena f lipoprotein; de alta (a form)
densidad high density lipoprotein lleno -na adj full; sentirse to feel full
(HDL); de baja densidad low den- llevar vt (ropa, etc.) to wear
sity lipoprotein (LDL); de muy ba- llorando -da adj tearful
ja densidad very low density lipopro- llorar vi to cry
tein (VLDL) lluvia radiactiva f (nuclear) fallout
liposarcoma m liposarcoma lobar adj lobar
liposuccin f liposuction lobectoma f lobectomy
liquen plano m lichen planus lobelia f (bot) lobelia
liquen simple crnico m lichen simplex lobotoma f lobotomy
chronicus lobular adj lobular
lquido -da adj liquid; m liquid, fluid; lbulo m lobe; (de la oreja) ear lobe
amnitico amniotic fluid; cefalo- local adj local
rraqudeo (LCR) cerebrospinal fluid localizacin f localization
(CSF); corporal or del cuerpo localizado -da adj localized
body fluid; pleural pleural fluid; locin f lotion; bronceadora tanning
seminal seminal fluid; sinovial sy- o suntan lotion (to increase tanning);
novial fluid para manos hand lotion
liquor n licor m; hard licor fuerte loco -ca adj crazy, insane; volver (a al-
(contenido de alcohol 50% o ms) guien) to drive (someone) crazy;
liraglutida f liraglutide volverse to go crazy; mf crazy per-
lisdexamfetamina f lisdexanfetamine son
lisiado -da adj injured, disabled, crip- locura f insanity, craziness
log 239 mal
log m log ; 5 log copias/ml..5 log

10 10 10 10 lovastatina f lovastatin
copies/ml lubricacin f lubrication
logopeda mf (form) speech language lubricante adj & m lubricant
therapist (form), speech pathologist o lubricar vt to lubricate
therapist luces pl of luz
logopedia f speech language therapy lucha f battle; contra el SIDA battle
(form), speech pathology o therapy against AIDS
logoterapeuta mf (form) speech lan- lugar m place; de(l) trabajo work-
guage therapist (form), speech therapist place
logoterapia f speech language therapy lumbar adj lumbar
(form), speech therapy lumpectoma f (Ang) lumpectomy
lombriz f (pl -brices) worm, intestinal lunar m mole
worm; solitaria tapeworm lupa f magnifying glass, hand lens
longevidad f longevity lpulo m (bot) hops
longitud f length; de onda wave- lupus m lupus; discoide discoid lu-
length pus; eritematoso sistmico (LES)
loperamida f loperamide systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
lopinavir m lopinavir lteo -a adj luteal
loquios mpl lochia luto m grief (due to death)
loratadina f loratadine luxacin f dislocation
lorazepam m lorazepam luxar vt to dislocate; vr to become dislo-
lordosis f lordosis cated
losartn m losartan luz f (pl luces) light; solar or del sol
lote m (pharm) lot sunlight
M
macerar vt to macerate come to a head
macho adj male madurez f maturity; adulthood before
machucadura f small crush injury old age
machucar vt to mash, crush maduro -ra adj mature; (fruta) ripe
machucn m small crush injury maestro -tra mf teacher
macizo -za adj (persona) heavyset magnesio m magnesium
macrobitico -ca adj macrobiotic magro -gra adj lean, without fat
madrastra f stepmother magullado -da adj bruised, sore
madre f mother; biolgica biologic magulladura f bruise
mother; sustituta or portadora sur- magullar vt to bruise; vr to bruise, to get
rogate mother bruised
madrina f godmother maicena f cornstarch
madrugada f early morning (before maz m corn
dawn) mal adj See malo; adv bad, sick; sen-
madurar vi to mature; (un absceso) to tirse to feel bad, to feel sick; Me
mal 240 man
siento mal por haberla ofendido..I mam f (pl mams) mom, mother
feel bad for having insulted her...Me mamadera f (Amer, bibern) baby bottle
siento mal del estmago.. I feel sick to mamar vi to nurse, to suck (at mother's
my stomach; m illness, sickness, ail- breast); dar de to breastfeed
ment, disease; de mar seasickness; mamario -ria adj mammary
de montaa mountain sickness; mami f (pl mamis) mommy, mother
de ojo evil eye, pediatric folk illness mamila f (Mex, de un bibern) nipple (of
believed to occur when a person with a baby bottle)
magical powers eyes an infant with ill mamita f mommy, mother
intent (in some areas this applies to mamografa f (tcnica) mammography;
adults as well); de orn (fam) (estudio) mammogram; digital digi-
urinary tract infection; de pinto tal mammography; digital mammo-
(Mex) pinta, tropical skin infection; gram
de Pott Pott's disease mamoplastia f mammoplasty; de au-
malabsorcin f malabsorption mento augmentation mammoplasty,
mala praxis f malpractice breast augmentation surgery; de
malaria f malaria reduccin reduction mammoplasty,
malatin m malathion breast reduction surgery
malolo m malleolus; externo lateral mancha f spot, stain; en vino de
malleolus; interno medial malleolus Oporto port-wine stain
malestar m malaise, vague illness manchado m (gyn) spotting
maletn del mdico m doctor's bag manchar vt to stain; (gyn) to spot, to
malformacin f malformation; arte- have spotting; He empezado a man-
riovenosa arteriovenous malformation char..I've begun to spot..I'm having
malignidad f malignancy spotting.
maligno -na adj malignant manco -ca adj one-handed, one-armed
malla f (surg) mesh mandbula f mandible, lower jaw, jaw,
malnutricin f malnutrition jawbone; inferior lower jaw, man-
malnutrido -da adj malnourished dible; superior upper jaw, maxilla
malo -la adj (mal before masculine sin- mandil m apron; de plomo lead apron
gular nouns) bad mandrgora f (bot) ginseng
maloclusin f malocclusion manejar vt, vi to manage; (un vehculo)
maloliente adj foul-smelling, that smells to drive
bad manejo m management; de la ira
malos tratos See maltrato. anger management; del dolor pain
maltodextrina f maltodextrin management; del enojo anger man-
maltratado -da adj abused, battered; agement
refugio para mujeres maltratadas manga f sleeve; camisa de larga
battered women's shelter long-sleeve shirt
maltratar vt to abuse, mistreat manganeso m manganese
maltrato m maltreatment (form), abuse, manguera f hose, tube
mistreatment; a (los) adultos manguito m cuff; de los rotadores
mayores (Amer) elder maltreatment o rotator cuff; del tensimetro blood
abuse; a (los) nios child maltreat- pressure cuff; rotador rotator cuff
ment o abuse; a (las) personas man m (pl -nes) peanut
mayores elder maltreatment o abuse; mana f mania
fsico physical maltreatment o manaco, maniaco -ca adj manic
abuse infantil child maltreatment o manaco-depresivo, maniaco-depresivo
abuse; psicolgico psychological -va adj bipolar, manic-depressive (ant)
maltreatment o abuse; sexual sexual manicomio m (ant) psychiatric hospital,
maltreatment o abuse insane asylum (ant)
malvavisco m (bot) marshmallow manicura f manicure
mama f (female) breast manifestacin f manifestation
man 241 mas
maniobra f maneuver; de Heimlich tener to feel dizzy

Heimlich maneuver margarina f margarine
maniobrar vt, vi to maneuver margen m margin, border, edge
manipulacin f manipulation; de alta marido m husband
velocidad high-velocity manipulation; mariguana, marihuana (esp. Mex) f
espinal or de la columna spinal marijuana, pot (fam), grass (fam);
manipulation medicinal medical marijuana
manipulador -ra adj manipulative; mf marisco m (frec. pl) shellfish
de alimentos food handler marrn adj brown
manipular vt to manipulate martillo m hammer; de reflejos reflex
mano f hand; de (dispositivo) hand- hammer
held; pndula wrist drop ms adj (comp and super of mucho)
manometra f manometry more; ms pastillas..more pills; adv
manta f blanket, light blanket; tr- more, most; una opcin ms conser-
mica or elctrica electric blanket vadora..a more conservative option...
manteca f cooking grease, lard; de la opcin ms conservadora de las
cacao cocoa butter; de cerdo lard tres..the most conservative option of
mantener vt to maintain the three; m de more than (in num-
mantenimiento m maintenance; con ber); ms de 12..more than 12...ms
metadona methadone maintenance problemas de los que tena antes..
mantequilla f butter; de man or ca- more problems than you had before;
cahuete or cacahuate peanut butter que more than; ms que su hermano..
manual adj manual, handheld more than his brother; [Nota: Muchos
manubrio m manubrium adjetivos en ingls toman una forma
manzana f apple; de Adn Adam's comparativa en una sola palabra: red-
apple der (ms rojo), bigger (ms grande),
manzanilla f (bot) chamomile etc. Lo mismo se aplica a las formas
maana adv tomorrow; pasado the superlativas (reddest, biggest, etc.)]
day after tomorrow; f morning masa f mass, lump; muscular muscle
mapache m raccoon mass; sea bone mass
maquillaje m makeup, cosmetics masaje m massage; dar un , dar
maquillarse vr to put on makeup (esp. Mex) to give a massage; car-
mquina de afeitar f (manual) razor, daco cardiac massage; cardaco
safety razor; (elctrica) (electric) shav- externo chest compressions
er masajear vt to massage
maquinilla f (de afeitar) razor, safety ra- masajista m masseur; f masseuse
zor mscara f mask, face mask; antigs
maraviroc m maraviroc gas mask; con filtro respirator;
marca f mark; de nacimiento birth- de gas gas mask; de oxgeno
mark; marcas de pinchazos tracks oxygen mask; quirrgica surgical
(fam), scars due to intravenous drug mask
use mascarilla f mask, face mask; con fil-
marcador m marker tro respirator; de oxgeno oxygen
marcapasos m (pl -sos) pacemaker mask; quirrgica surgical mask
marcha f gait mascota f pet
mareado -da adj dizzy, lightheaded, masculinidad f masculinity, manhood
faint masculino -na adj masculine, male
mareo m dizziness, (en avin) airsick- masivo -va adj massive
ness, (en barco) seasickness, (en veh- masoquismo m masochism
culo) carsickness, (producido por el masoquista adj masochistic; mf maso-
movimiento en general) motion sick- chist
ness; dar(le) to make (one) dizzy; mastectoma f mastectomy; radical
por movimiento motion sickness; modificada modified radical mastec-
mas 242 md
tomy (form), average; debajo de la below

masticable adj chewable average; encima de la above aver-
masticar vt, vi to chew age; medias de compresin, medias
mastitis f mastitis compresivas (esp. Esp) compression
mastocitosis f mastocytosis stockings
mastoidectoma f mastoidectomy medial adj (anat) medial
mastoideo -a adj mastoid Media Luna Roja f Red Crescent
mastoiditis f mastoiditis mediano -na adj medium (size or de-
masturbacin f masturbation gree); (nervio) median; f (stat) median;
masturbar vt, vr to masturbate de peso median weight
matar vt to kill mediastnico -ca adj mediastinal
matasanos mf (pl -nos) quack, charlatan mediastino m mediastinum
materia f (pus) pus mediastinoscopia f mediastinoscopy
material m material medicado -da adj (champ, etc.) medi-
maternal adj maternal, motherly cated
maternidad f maternity, motherhood, medicamento m medication, medicine,
childbearing drug; hurfano orphan drug; re-
materno -na adj maternal; to mater- cetado prescription drug
nal uncle medicar vt to medicate
matinal adj morning, in the morning medicina f (campo) medicine; (medica-
matricaria f (bot) feverfew mento) medicine, medication; alter-
matrimonial adj marital; problemas nativa alternative medicine; basa-
matrimoniales marital problems da en la evidencia evidence-based me-
matriz f (pl -trices) matrix; (tero) uter- dicine; complementaria y alterna-
us; ungueal nail matrix tiva complementary and alternative
matutino -na adj morning, in the morn- medicine; de familia family prac-
ing tice, family medicine; de la adic-
maxila f (Ang) maxilla, upper jaw cin addiction medicine; deportiva
maxilar adj maxillary; m (fam) maxilla, sports medicine; familiar family
upper jaw; superior maxilla, upper practice, family medicine; fsica y
jaw rehabilitacin physical medicine and
maxilofacial adj maxillofacial rehabilitation; holstica or integral
maximizar vt to maximize holistic medicine; integrativa inte-
mximo -ma adj maximum, maximal; m grative medicine; interna internal
maximum, peak; alcanzar un to medicine; laboral occupational
peak medicine; naturista naturopathy;
mayor (comp of grande) adj (ms gran- nuclear nuclear medicine; occi-
de) bigger, larger; (de ms edad) older; dental Western medicine; ocupa-
(anat, surg) major; gente mayor de 60 cional occupational medicine; po-
aos..people over 60 years old.. people pular traditional o folk medicine;
over 60 (fam) preventiva preventive medicine;
mear vt, vi (vulg) to urinate, to pee (fam), recetada prescription drug; rege-
to piss (vulg) nerativa regenerative medicine;
meato m meatus socializada socialized medicine;
mebendazol m mebendazole tradicional traditional o folk medicine
mecanismo m mechanism; de afron- medicinal adj medicinal
tamiento coping mechanism; de medicin f measurement
defensa defense mechanism mdico -ca adj medical; mf physician,
mecha f wick doctor, Doctor of Medicine (MD o
meclizina, meclozina (INN), meclicina M.D.); de atencin primaria pri-
f meclizine, meclozine (INN) mary care physician; de cabecera
meconio m meconium family physician; personal physician;
media f stocking, sock; (math) mean primary care physician; de familia
med 243 men
family practice physician; family phy- mejorar vt to improve, make better; vi to

sician; de guardia physician on improve, get better
call, on-call physician; de la fami- mejora f improvement
lia family physician; de turno phy- melancola f melancholy
sician on call, on-call physician; melanina f melanin
familiar family practice physician; melanoma m melanoma
forense coroner; generalista or melarsoprol m melarsoprol
general general practitioner; legista melasma m melasma
(esp. Mex) coroner; personal per- melatonina f melatonin
sonal physician; primario (Esp) melfaln m melphalan
primary care physician; privado mellizo -za adj & mf twin, fraternal twin
private physician; residente resi- meloxicam m meloxicam
dent (physician); tratante attending memantina f memantine
physician, treating physician membrana f membrane, web; esof-
medicolegal adj medicolegal gica esophageal web; mucosa mu-
medida f measurement; measure; (he- cous membrane; timpnica tym-
cho) a la custom-fitted; medidas panic membrane
heroicas heroic measures memoria f memory; a corto plazo
medidor m meter, measuring device, short-term memory; a largo plazo
monitor; de glucosa glucose meter long-term memory
o monitor menarquia, menarca f menarche
medio -dia adj half, half a, a half; mid- meninge f meninx; [Nota: En ingls se
dle, mid-; (stat) mean, average; dedo usa casi siempre el plural: meninges.]
middle finger; ciclo mid-cycle; meningioma m meningioma
dormido half asleep; hermana meningitis f meningitis
half sister; hermano half brother; meningocele m meningocele
pastilla half a pill, a half pill; peso meningoccico -ca adj meningococcal
mean o average weight; m middle; meningococo m meningococcus
medium; en medio de la noche..in the meniscal adj meniscal
middle of the night; ambiente envi- meniscectoma f meniscectomy
ronment; de contraste contrast me- menisco m meniscus; roto torn me-
dium, contrast (fam); f mean, average; niscus
inferior a la , por debajo de la menopausia f menopause
below (the) average; por encima de la menopusico -ca adj menopausal
, superior a la above (the) aver- menor (comp of pequeo) adj smaller;
age least; (de menos edad) younger; (anat,
medioda m noon surg) minor; el menor tamao..the
medir vt to measure smaller size...el menor riesgo posible..
meditacin f meditation the least possible risk...su hermana
meditar vi to meditate menor..her younger sister; mf (de
medroxiprogesterona f medroxyproges- edad) minor; emancipado emanci-
terone pated minor
mdula f medulla; marrow; espinal menos adj (comp and super of poco)
spinal cord; sea bone marrow less; menos nuseas..less nausea; adv
medular adj medullary less, least; menos eficaz que el otro..
medusa f jellyfish less effective than the other...el menos
mefloquina f mefloquine eficaz de todos..the least effective of
megacolon m megacolon all; m de less than (in number), few-
megadosis f (pl -sis) megadose er than; menos de 70..less than 70...
megestrol m megestrol menos lesiones de las que tena antes
mejilla f cheek ..fewer lesions than you had before;
mejor (comp of bueno and bien) adj & que less than; menos que lo esperado
adv better ..less than expected
men 244 mic
menstruacin f menstruation, (menstru- metastatizar vi to metastasize

al) period metatarsiano -na adj & m metatarsal
menstrual adj menstrual metaxalona f metaxalone
menstruar vi to menstruate meter vt (insertar) to insert; vr el
menta f (bot) mint; verde spearmint dedo en la nariz (para sacarse los
mental adj mental mocos) to pick one's nose
mente f mind metformina f metformin
mentiroso -sa compulsivo mf pathologi- meticilina f methicillin (USAN), meticil-
cal liar lin (INN)
mentol m menthol metilcelulosa f methylcellulose
mentn m chin metildopa f methyldopa
mentoniano -na adj mental, pertaining metilendioxianfetamina (MDA) f meth-
to the chin ylene dioxyamphetamine (MDA)
menudo adj a often, frequently metilendioximetanfetamina (MDMA) f
mepacrina f quinacrine (USAN), mepa- methylene dioxymethamphetamine
crine (INN) (MDMA), ecstacy (fam)
meperidina f meperidine (USAN), pethi- metilfenidato m methylphenidate
dine (INN) metilprednisolona f methylprednisolone
meralgia parestsica f meralgia pares- metimazol m methimazole (USAN), thi-
thetica amazole (INN)
mercurio m mercury metionina f methionine
meropenem m meropenem metocarbamol m methocarbamol
mes m month metoclopramida f metoclopramide
mesa f table, exam table; basculante mtodo m method, technique; del rit-
tilt table; de ciruga operating mo rhythm method; Lamaze La-
table; de exploracin examination maze method
table, exam table (fam); de opera- metolazona f metolazone
ciones operating table; inclinada metoprolol m metoprolol
tilt table; quirrgica operating metotrexato, metotrexate m methotrex-
table ate
mesalamina, mesalazina (INN) f mesal- metralla f shrapnel
amine (USAN), mesalazine (INN) metro m meter; cuadrado square me-
mescalina, mezcalina f mescaline ter
mesencfalo m midbrain metronidazol m metronidazole
mesentrico -ca adj mesenteric mezcal m mescal
mesenterio m mesentery mezcla f mixture
mesotelioma m mesothelioma mezclar vt to mix
mesoterapia f mesotherapy mezquino m (Mex, CA) wart
meta f goal mialgia f myalgia
metablico -ca adj metabolic miastenia grave, miastenia gravis f my-
metabolismo m metabolism; basal asthenia gravis
basal metabolism miconazol m miconazole
metacarpiano -na adj & m metacarpal micosis fungoide f mycosis fungoides
metacualona f methaqualone mictico -ca adj mycotic, fungal
metadona f methadone microalbuminuria f microalbuminuria
metal m metal; pesado heavy metal microbiano -na adj microbial
metlico -ca adj metallic microbicida m microbicide
metanfetamina f methamphetamine, microbio m microbe, germ (fam)
metamphetamine (INN) microbiologa f microbiology
metano m methane microciruga f microsurgery
metanol m methanol, methyl alcohol microdermoabrasin, microdermabra-
metastsico -ca adj metastatic sin f microdermabrasion
metstasis f (pl -sis) metastasis microdiscectoma f microdiscectomy
mic 245 mix
micofenolato de mofetilo m mycopheno- milirem m (pl -rems) (rad, ant) millirem

late mofetil (ant)
microflora f microflora milisegundo m millisecond
microgramo m microgram milisievert m (rad) millisievert
micrometstasis f (pl -sis) micrometasta- mimar vt to pamper, coddle, spoil
sis mime m (PR, SD) biting gnat
micronizado -da adj (pharm) micron- mineral adj & m mineral
ized minero -ra mf miner
micronutriente m micronutrient miniexamen del estado mental m mini-
microonda f microwave; tomografa de mental state examination
microondas microwave tomography minimizar vt to minimize
microondas m microwave oven, micro- mnimo -ma adj minimum, minimal; m
wave (fam) minimum
microorganismo m microorganism, minociclina f minocycline
germ (fam) minoxidil m minoxidil
microscopia, microscopa f microscopy minusvala f disability (esp. partial)
microscpico -ca adj microscopic minusvlido -da adj disabled (esp. par-
microscopio m microscope; de luz tially)
light microscope; electrnico elec- minuto m minute
tron microscope miocrdico -ca adj myocardial
microvascular adj microvascular miocardio m myocardium
midazolam m midazolam miocardiopata f cardiomyopathy;
midodrina f midodrine dilatada dilated cardiomyopathy;
miedo m fear; tener to be afraid hipertrfica hypertrophic cardiomyo-
miel f (de abeja) honey pathy; por estrs stress-induced
mielina f myelin cardiomyopathy; restrictiva restric-
mielitis f myelitis; transversa trans- tive cardiomyopathy
verse myelitis miocarditis f myocarditis
mielodisplasia f myelodysplasia miofascial adj myofascial
mielodisplsico -ca adj myelodysplastic mioglobina f myoglobin
mielofibrosis f myelofibrosis; prima- mioma m leiomyoma, myoma; ute-
ria primary myelofibrosis rino uterine leiomyoma o myoma, fi-
mielografa f (tcnica) myelography; broid (fam)
(estudio) myelogram miopata f myopathy
mieloma mltiple m multiple myeloma miope adj myopic, nearsighted (fam)
mielomeningocele m myelomeningocele miopa f myopia, nearsightedness (fam)
mieloproliferativo -va adj myeloproli- miositis f myositis
ferative mirada f gaze
miembro m member; (extremidad) limb; mirar vi to look; Mire hacia abajo..
de la familia family member Look downward.
mifepristona f mifepristone miringitis f myringitis
migraa f migraine headache, migraine miringoplastia f myringoplasty
(fam) mirtazapina f mirtazapine
migrar vi (dentro del cuerpo, e.g., par- mirtilo m (bot) bilberry
sitos) to migrate miseria f misery
milagro m miracle misoprostol m misoprostol
milenrama f (bot) yarrow mitad f half; middle; Tome la mitad de
milia f milia una pastilla..Take half a pill..Take a
miliar adj miliary half pill.
miliaria f miliaria, heat rash (fam) mito m myth
miligramo m milligram mitral adj mitral
mililitro m milliliter mixedema m myxedema
milmetro m millimeter mixoma m myxoma
mix 246 mor
mixto -ta adj mixed ECG monitoring

moco m mucus monitorizacin f monitoring; electro-
modafinilo m modafinil cardiogrfica ambulatoria ambulato-
modelo de conducta m role model ry ECG monitoring
moderacin f moderation monitorizar vt to monitor, to follow
moderado -da adj moderate; monoclonal adj monoclonal
modificacin f modification; de la monofsico -ca adj (pharm) monophasic
conducta behavior modification monogamia f monogamy
modificador m modifier; de la res- mongamo -ma adj monogamous
puesta biolgica biologic response monoinsaturado -da adj monounsaturat-
modifier ed
modificar vt to modify mononucleosis f mononucleosis
modulador m modulator; selectivo de monxido de carbono m carbon monox-
los receptores estrognicos or de es- ide
trgenos selective estrogen receptor monstruo m monster; de Gila Gila
modulator monster
mofeta f (esp. Esp) skunk montaa f mountain
moho m mold, mildew montaismo m mountaineering
moiss m (pl -ss) cradle, bassinet monte de Venus m mons veneris, pubic
mojar vt to wet; la cama to wet the area (of a female)
bed; vr to get wet montelukast m montelukast
mola f (obst) mole; hidatiforme or montura f (Esp, para lentes) frames (for
hidatidiforme hydatidiform mole eyeglasses)
molar adj (obst) molar; m (dent) molar; moqueo m nasal drainage; tener to
tercer third molar, wisdom tooth have a runny nose
(fam) moquera f (Amer) nasal drainage; tener
molde m (dent, etc.) mold to have a runny nose
moldeamiento m (psych) shaping MOR abbr movimientos oculares rpi-
moldear vt to mold dos. See movimiento.
molcula f molecule morado -da adj purple; m (fam, more-
molecular adj molecular tn) bruise
moler vt to grind, crush moradura f bruise
molestar vt to bother, irritate, to upset; moral adj moral; f morale
(ped) to tease; Me molesta el brazo.. mrbido -da adj morbid
My arm is bothering me; vr to get o morbilidad f morbidity
become annoyed o irritated, to get o mordedura f bite (wound)
become upset morder vt, vi to bite; vr las uas to
molestia f discomfort, (frec. pl) trouble; bite o chew one's nails
Tengo molestias en el pie..I have trou- mordida f (dent) bite
ble with my foot. moreno -na adj dark, (azcar, pan)
molesto -ta adj annoying, irritating; (mo- brown
lestado) annoyed, irritated, upset morete m bruise
mollera f fontanelle moretn m bruise; hacerse(le) or salir-
molusco contagioso m molluscum conta- (le) moretones (a uno) to bruise, get
giosum bruises, get bruised
mometasona f mometasone morfea f morphea
monitor m monitor; cardaco cardiac morfina f morphine
monitor; de eventos event monitor; morfologa f morphology
fetal fetal heart monitor; Holter morgue f morgue
Holter monitor morir vi (pp muerto) to die, expire, pass
monitorear vt to monitor, to follow (away) (euph); de hambre to starve
monitoreo m monitoring; electrocar- mormado -da adj (Mex, fam) congested,
diogrfico ambulatorio ambulatory having nasal congestion
mor 247 mut
mortal adj fatal, deadly mucosidad f mucus

mortalidad f mortality, death rate; mucoso -sa adj mucous
infantil infant mortality mudez f mutism
mortinato -ta (form) adj stillborn; m mudo -da adj & mf mute
stillborn infant, stillbirth muela f molar, back tooth (fam), tooth;
mosca f fly; domstica housefly; del juicio, cordal third molar
volante (ophth) floater (form), wisdom tooth
mosquito m mosquito muerte f death; cerebral brain death;
mostrar vt to show de cuna crib death; digna death
mota f (de algodn) cotton ball; (Mex, with dignity; natural natural death;
CA; fam; mariguana) marijuana, pot piadosa mercy killing; sbita
(fam), grass (fam) sudden death
motilidad f motility; espermtica or muerto -ta (pp of morir) adj dead, de-
de los espermatozoides sperm motility ceased; mf dead person, corpse
motivacin f motivation muestra f sample, specimen
motivar vt to motivate mujer f woman; (fam, esposa) wife
motivo m reason; de consulta chief muleta f crutch
complaint, reason for seeing the doctor multidisciplinar adj multidisciplinary
moto f (fam) See motocicleta. multidisciplinario -ria adj multidiscipli-
motocicleta f motorcycle nary
motoneta f scooter multifactorial adj multifactorial
motor -ra adj (neuro) motor multifocal adj multifocal
mover vi, vr to move, to wiggle; No se multinodular adj multinodular
mueva..Don't move...Mueva los dedos mltiple adj multiple
del pie..Wiggle your toes. multiplicar vt, vr to multiply
mvil adj mobile multirresistente adj multidrug-resistant
movilidad f mobility, motility; esper- multivitamnico -ca adj & m multivita-
mtica or de los espermatozoides min
sperm motility mueca f wrist
movilizacin f mobilization; pasiva mun m (anat) residual limb (form),
passive mobilization stump
movilizar vt to mobilize mupirocina f mupirocin
movimiento m movement, motion; movi- murcilago m (zool) bat
mientos oculares rpidos (MOR) rap- muscular adj muscular (pertaining to
id eye movements (REM); rango de muscle)
range of motion msculo m muscle; bceps biceps
moxibustin f moxibustion (muscle); cudriceps quadriceps
moxifloxacina f moxifloxacin (muscle); deltoides deltoid (mus-
moxifloxacino m moxifloxacin cle); esqueltico skeletal muscle;
muchacho -cha m boy, child; f girl gastrocnemio or gemelo gastrocne-
mucho -cha adj (comp and super ms) mius (muscle); glteo gluteus (mus-
much, a lot of (fam), (plural) many, a cle); liso smooth muscle; pecto-
lot of (fam); mucho dolor.. much pain ral pectoral (muscle); psoas psoas
..a lot of pain...muchas picaduras.. (muscle); sleo soleus (muscle);
many bites..a lot of bites; adv much, a trapecio trapezius (muscle); trceps
lot; mucho peor..much worse..a lot triceps (muscle)
worse musculoesqueltico -ca adj musculo-
mucinoso -sa adj mucinous skeletal
mucocele m mucocele musculoso -sa adj muscular (having
mucocutneo -a adj mucocutaneous large muscles)
mucoltico -ca adj & m mucolytic msico -ca mf musician
mucormicosis f mucormycosis muslo m thigh
mucosa f mucosa mutacin f mutation; BRCA BRCA
mut 248 nef
mutation mutilar vt to mutilate

mutante adj & m mutant mutismo m mutism; selectivo selec-
mutilacin f mutilation tive mutism
N
nabumetona f nabumetone naturopata f naturopathy
nacer vi to be born naturoptico -ca adj naturopathic
nacido -da (pp of nacer) adj born; nusea f (frec. pl) nausea; nuseas ma-
muerto stillborn; recin newborn; tutinas (form), nuseas del embarazo
m (fornculo) boil morning sickness; nusea(s) y vmi-
nacimiento m birth; ciego (sordo, etc.) to(s) nausea and vomiting; producir
de blind (deaf, etc.) from birth nusea(s) to nauseate, make nauseat-
nadar vi to swim; ir a to go swim- ed; sentir nusea(s) to feel nauseated;
ming tener nusea(s) to be nauseated
nafazolina f naphazoline nauseabundo -da adj nauseating
nafcilina f nafcillin nebivolol m nebivolol
nailon m nylon nebulizador m nebulizer; de mano
nalga f buttock hand-held nebulizer
naloxona f naloxone nebulizacin f nebulization; (tratamien-
naltrexona f naltrexone to) breathing treatment
napalm m napalm necesidad f need; necesidades especia-
naproxeno m naproxen les special needs
naranja adj orange; f orange (fruit) necesitar vt to need
naratriptn m naratriptan necrobiosis lipodica diabeticorum f
narcisismo m narcissism necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
narcisista adj narcissistic; mf narcissist necrofilia f necrophilia
narcolepsia f narcolepsy necrofobia f necrophobia
narctico -ca adj & m narcotic necrlisis f necrolysis; epidrmica
nariz f (pl narices) nose txica toxic epidermal necrolysis
nasal adj nasal; voz nasal voice necropsia f autopsy
nasofaringe f nasopharynx necrosante adj necrotizing
nasogstrico -ca adj nasogastric necrosis f necrosis
nata f cream necrtico -ca adj necrotic
natacin f swimming necrotizante adj necrotizing
natalidad f birth rate nefrectoma f nephrectomy
natural adj natural nefrtico -ca adj nephritic
naturaleza f nature nefritis f nephritis
naturismo m naturopathy nefrognico -ca adj nephrogenic
naturista adj naturopathic; mf naturo- nefrgeno -na adj nephrogenic
path nefrolitiasis f nephrolithiasis
naturpata mf naturopath nefrologa f nephrology
nef 249 neu
nefrlogo -ga mf nephrologist nervioso -sa adj nervous, anxious; estar

nefropata f nephropathy; diabtica to be nervous
diabetic nephropathy neumoccico -ca adj pneumococcal
nefrosis f nephrosis neumococo m pneumococcus
nefrostoma f nephrostomy neumoconiosis f pneumoconiosis
nefrtico -ca adj nephrotic neumologa f pulmonology
negacin f denial neumlogo -ga mf pulmonologist
negativismo m (psych, etc.) negativism neumonectoma f pneumonectomy
negativo -va adj & m negative; falso neumona f pneumonia; adquirida en
false negative; verdadero true ne- la comunidad community-acquired
gative pneumonia; por aspiracin aspira-
negligencia f negligence, carelessness, tion pneumonia
neglect; mdica medical negli- neumonitis f pneumonitis; por hiper-
gence, malpractice sensibilidad hypersensitivity pneumo-
negligente adj negligent, careless nitis
negociacin f (etapa del duelo) bargain- neumonologa f pulmonology
ing (stage of grief) neumonlogo -ga mf pulmonologist
negruzco -ca adj dark, blackish neumotrax m pneumothorax
nelfinavir m nelfinavir neural adj neural
nemtodo, nematodo (RAE) m round- neuralgia f neuralgia; del trigmino
worm trigeminal neuralgia; postherptica
nene -na mf (fam) baby, infant or posherptica postherpetic neuralgia
neoadyuvante adj neoadjuvant neurinoma m neurinoma; del acs-
neomicina f neomycin tico vestibular schwannoma, acoustic
neonatal adj neonatal neuroma (fam)
neonato -ta mf neonate, newborn neuritis f neuritis; ptica optic neu-
neonatologa f neonatology ritis
neonatlogo -ga mf neonatologist neuroanatoma f neuroanatomy
neoplasia f (proceso) neoplasia; (tumor) neuroblastoma m neuroblastoma
neoplasm neurociruga f neurosurgery
neoplsico -ca adj neoplastic neurocirujano -na mf neurosurgeon
neostigmina f neostigmine neurofibroma m neurofibroma
nervio m nerve; acstico acoustic neurofibromatosis f neurofibromatosis
nerve; atrapado entrapped nerve, neurofisiologa f neurophysiology
pinched nerve (fam); auditivo neurognico -ca adj neurogenic
acoustic nerve; citico sciatic neurgeno -na adj neurogenic
nerve; comprimido entrapped neurolptico -ca adj & m neuroleptic
nerve, pinched nerve (fam); craneal neurologa f neurology
cranial nerve; crural femoral nerve; neurolgico -ca adj neurological o neu-
cubital ulnar nerve; espinal spi- rologic
nal nerve; facial facial nerve; neurlogo -ga mf neurologist
femoral femoral nerve; frnico neuroma m neuroma; (del) acstico
phrenic nerve; mediano median (fam) vestibular schwannoma, acoustic
nerve; ptico optic nerve; pelliz- neuroma (fam); de Morton Mor-
cado (fam) entrapped nerve, pinched ton's neuroma
nerve (fam); radial radial nerve; neuromuscular adj neuromuscular
raqudeo spinal nerve; trigmino neurona f neuron
trigeminal nerve; ulnar ulnar nerve; neurooftalmologa, neuro-oftalmologa
vago vagus nerve f neuroophthalmology o neuro-ophthal-
nervios mpl (fam, nerviosismo) ner- mology
vousness, nerves (fam); Tengo nervios neuropata f neuropathy; diabtica
..I'm nervous. diabetic neuropathy; perifrica
nerviosismo m nervousness peripheral neuropathy; sensorial or
neu 250 nue
sensitiva sensory neuropathy nodo (card) See ndulo.

neurosfilis f neurosyphilis nodriza f wet nurse
neurosis f (pl -sis) (ant) anxiety disorder, nodular adj nodular, lumpy (fam)
neurosis (ant); de guerra post- ndulo m nodule, lump (fam); (card)
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), shell node; auriculoventricular atrio-
shock (ant) ventricular node; sinusal or sino-
neurtico -ca adj (ant) crnica y excesi- auricular sinus o sinoatrial node
vamente ansioso, neurotic (ant) nombre m name, first name; de pila
neurotxico -ca adj neurotoxic first name
neutralizar vt to neutralize noradrenalina, norepinefrina (INN) f
neutro -tra adj (chem, etc.) neutral norepinephrine
neutrfilo m neutrophil noretindrona, noretisterona (INN) f
neutropenia f neutropenia norethindrone (USAN), norethisterone
nevirapina f nevirapine (INN)
nevo m nevus; displsico dysplastic norfloxacina f norfloxacin
nevus norfloxacino m norfloxacin
niacina f niacin norgestimato m norgestimate
niclosamida f niclosamide norgestrel m norgestrel
nicotina f nicotine norma f norm, standard; (pauta) guide-
niebla txica f smog line; de atencin or cuidado stan-
nieto -ta m grandson, grandchild; f dard of care
granddaughter normal adj normal
nifedipina f nifedipine normalizar vt to normalize
nifedipino m nifedipine normalmente adv normally, usually
nifurtimox m nifurtimox nortriptilina f nortriptyline
nigua f chigoe, chigger nosocomio m (Amer) hospital, clinic
niln m nylon nostalgia f (del hogar) homesickness;
niero -ra mf baby-sitter sentir to be homesick
niez f childhood nostlgico -ca adj (del hogar) homesick
nio -a m boy, child; acogido foster notalgia parestsica f notalgia paresthe-
child; f girl; (del ojo) pupil (of the eye) tica
nquel m nickel notar vt to notice; No se notar..It won't
nistagmo, nistagmus m nystagmus be noticeable.
nistatina f nystatin notificacin f notification; enfermedad
nitrato m nitrate; de plata silver ni- de obligatoria (Amer) reportable
trate disease
nitrito m nitrite notificar vt to notify
nitrofurantona f nitrofurantoin novio -via m fianc; boyfriend; f fiance;
nitrgeno m nitrogen; lquido liquid girlfriend
nitrogen novocana f novocaine, procaine
nitroglicerina f nitroglycerin NR abbr no reanimar. See reanimar.
nivel m level; de tercer (esp. Mex) nublado -da adj cloudy, blurred, blurry;
tertiary; de conciencia level of con- visin nublada blurred vision
sciousness; teraputico therapeutic nublarse vr (la vista) to blur, to become
level blurred o blurry (one's vision)
nizatidina f nizatidine nuca f (fam) back of the neck
nocardiosis f nocardiosis nuclear adj nuclear
noche f night, nighttime, late evening; en nudillo m knuckle, joint of a finger
or por or durante la at night, in the nudo m knot
night nuero -ra m son-in-law; f daughter-in-
nocivo -va adj harmful; para la salud law
bad for one's health nuez f (pl nueces) nut; de Adn Ad-
nocturno -na adj nocturnal am's apple
nm 251 od
nmero m number, (recuento) count; nutricional adj nutritional

de glbulos rojos (plaquetas, etc.) red nutricionista mf nutritionist
blood cell (platelet, etc.) count nutriente m nutrient
nutricio -cia adj nutritional nutrilogo -ga mf nutritionist
nutricin f nutrition; enteral enteral nutrir vt to nourish, to feed; to nurture
nutrition; parenteral total (NPT) nutritivo -va adj nutritional, nutritious,
total parenteral nutrition (TPN) nourishing
O
obedecer vt to obey, to mind obturacin f (dent, form) filling
obesidad f obesity; central central obturar vt (dent, form) to fill
obesity; mrbida morbid obesity occipital adj occipital
obeso -sa adj obese ocio m leisure
objetivo m objective, goal; orientado al oclusin f occlusion
logro de objetivos goal-oriented oclusivo -va adj occlusive
objeto m object; punzante sharp ob- ocronosis f ochronosis
ject, sharp (fam) octogenario -ria mf octogenarian
oblicuo -cua adj (rad, etc.) oblique ocular adj ocular
oblongo -ga adj (pharm, etc.) oblong oculista mf (optmetra) optometrist, ocu-
obrar vi (Mex, CA; defecar) to have a list; (oftalmlogo) ophthalmologist,
bowel movement oculist
obrero -ra mf worker ocultar vt (signos, sntomas, etc.) to
obscuro -ra adj dark, dim mask
observacin f observation ocupacin f occupation
obsesin f obsession ocupacional adj occupational
obsesionarse vr con to become obses- ocurrencia f occurence
sed with, to fixate on odiar vt to hate
obsesivo-compulsivo -va adj obsessive- odio m hate
compulsive odontologa f dentistry
obstetra mf obstetrician odontlogo -ga mf dentist, Doctor of
obstetricia f obstetrics Dental Surgery (DDS o D.D.S.)
obsttrico -ca adj obstetrical o obstetric odontopediatra f pediatric dentistry
obstruccin f obstruction, blockage; oficina f office
de la(s) va(s) area(s) superior(es) ofloxacina f ofloxacin
upper airway obstruction; intestinal ofloxacino m ofloxacin
parcial, parcial del intestino del- oftlmico -ca adj ophthalmic
gado partial small bowel obstruction oftalmologa f ophthalmology
obstructivo -va adj obstructive oftalmlogo -ga mf ophthalmologist
obstrudo -da adj obstructed, blocked oftalmoscopio m ophthalmoscope
obstruir vt to obstruct, block; vr to be- odo m ear (organ of hearing); (audi-
come obstructed o blocked cin) hearing, sense of hearing; ex-
or 252 org
terno external o outer ear; interno opaco -ca adj opaque

inner ear; medio middle ear; odos, opcin f option; opciones de tratamien-
nariz y garganta ear, nose, and throat to treatment options
(ENT) operable adj operable
or vt, vi to hear; voces (psych) to hear operacin f operation; cesrea cesar-
voices ean section
ojeras fpl dark circles under one's eyes operar vt, vi to operate; Tenemos que
ojeroso -sa adj having dark circles under operarle (de) la mano..We need to
one's eyes operate on your hand; maquinaria
ojo m eye; morado black eye; to operate machinery; vr to have an
perezoso amblyopia (form), lazy eye; operation
rojo conjunctivitis (form), pinkeye; operatorio -ria adj operative
vago amblyopia (form), lazy eye opiceo -a adj & m opiate
ola f wave; de calor heat wave; de opinin f opinion; segunda second
fro cold snap, period of cold weather opinion
olanzapina f olanzapine opio m opium
olcranon m olecranon opioide adj & m opioid
oler vt, vi to smell; No puedo oler..I oportunista adj opportunistic
can't smell; a to smell like; mal opresivo -va adj (dolor) crushing
to smell bad oprimir vt to press, to press down on, to
olfativo -va adj olfactory squeeze
olfatorio -ria adj olfactory ptico -ca adj optical, optic; mf optician;
oligoelemento m trace element f optics
olmesartn m olmesartan optimismo m optimism
olmo americano m (bot) slippery elm optimista adj optimistic
olor m odor, smell; corporal body optimizar vt to optimize
odor; de pies foot odor ptimo -ma adj optimal, optimum
olsalazina f olsalazine optmetra mf optometrist
olvidadizo -za adj forgetful, absentmind- optometra f optometry
ed optometrista mf (Ang) optometrist
olvidar vt to forget oracin f prayer
ombligo m umbilicus (form), navel, oral adj oral
bellybutton (fam) orar vi to pray
ombudsman mf ombudsman rbita f (anat) orbit, eye socket
omento m omentum orbitario -ria adj orbital
omeprazol m omeprazole orden m order; de nacimiento birth
omplato, omoplato m scapula, shoulder order; f order (by a doctor, etc.);
blade (fam) command; de no reanimar, de
OMS abbr Organizacin Mundial de la no reanimacin Do Not Resuscitate
Salud. See organizacin. (DNR) order; seguir rdenes to follow
oncocercosis f onchocerciasis commands
oncologa f oncology ordenador m computer
onclogo -ga mf oncologist; radiote- ordenar vt to order
rapeuta, radioterpico (Esp) radi- oreja f ear; orejas de soplillo (Esp) ears
ation oncologist that stick out
onda f wave; cerebral brain wave; orejeras fpl earmuffs
de choque shock wave orfanato m orphanage
ondansetrn m ondansetron orfanatorio m orphanage
ONR abbr orden de no reanimar. See orfelinato m orphanage
reanimar. orgnico -ca adj organic; alimentos or-
onza (onz.) f ounce (oz.) gnicos organic food(s)
ooforectoma f oophorectomy organismo m organism; (cuerpo) body;
opacidad f opacity efecto sobre el organismo..effect on
org 253 oto
your body; genticamente modifi- dic surgeon

cado (OGM) or modificado gentica- oruga f caterpillar
mente (OMG) genetically modified or- orzuelo m sty
ganism (GMO) oscilaciones de humor fpl (psych) mood
organizacin f organization; Organiza- swings
cin Mundial de la Salud (OMS) oscilar vi to fluctuate, to vary
World Health Organization (WHO) oscurecer vt, vr (la piel, etc.) to darken
organizador de pastillas m pill organiz- (ones skin, etc.)
er oscuro -ra adj dark
rgano m organ; hueco hollow organ; oseltamivir m oseltamivir
vital vital organ seo -a adj osseous (form), pertaining to
organoclorado m organochlorate bone; mdula bone marrow
organofosforado m organophosphate smosis f osmosis
orgasmo m orgasm, climax ostetis f osteitis; fibrosa qustica os-
orgullo m pride teitis fibrosa cystica
orgulloso -sa adj proud osteoartritis f (Ang) osteoarthritis, de-
orientacin f orientation; (consejera) generative joint disease
counseling, guidance; familiar osteocondritis disecante f osteochondri-
family counseling; matrimonial tis dissecans
marriage counseling; sexual sexual osteofito m osteophyte
orientation osteognesis imperfecta f osteogenesis
orificio m orifice, hole; de entrada imperfecta
entrance wound; de salida exit osteoma m osteoma
wound; nasal nostril osteomalacia f osteomalacia
origen m source; tnico ethnicity osteomielitis f osteomyelitis
orn m (fam, frec. pl) urine osteonecrosis f osteonecrosis
orina f urine; de la mitad del chorro, ostepata mf osteopath, osteopathic phy-
del chorro medio midstream urine sician, Doctor of Osteopathy (DO o
orinadera f (Amer, fam) bout of frequent D.O.)
urination osteopata f osteopathy, branch of medi-
orinal m urinal cine which emphasizes a holistic ap-
orinar vt, vi to urinate; vr to urinate on proach and uses adjustments and mas-
oneself; en la cama to wet the bed sage for treatment
orlistat m orlistat osteoptico -ca adj osteopathic
oro m gold osteopenia f osteopenia
orofaringe f oropharynx osteoporosis f osteoporosis
orquiectoma, orquidectoma f orchiec- osteosarcoma m osteosarcoma
tomy o orchidectomy ostoma f ostomy
orquitis f orchitis tico -ca adj otic
ortesis f (pl -sis) orthosis, brace, orthotic otitis f otitis; externa, del nada-
device; de brazo (rodilla, etc.) arm dor (fam) otitis externa, swimmer's ear
(knee, etc.) brace (fam); media otitis media; me-
ortesista mf orthotist dia con derrame otitis media with
ortiga f (bot) nettle effusion; media serosa secretory
ortodoncia f orthodontics otitis media
ortodncico -ca adj orthodontic otoesclerosis f otosclerosis
ortodoncista mf orthodontist otoo m fall, autumn
ortomolecular adj orthomolecular otorrinolaringologa f otolaryngology;
ortopedia f orthopedics o orthopaedics ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
ortopdico -ca adj orthopedic o ortho- otorrinolaringlogo -ga mf otolaryn-
paedic gologist; ear, nose, and throat specialist
ortopedista mf orthopedist o orthopae- otosclerosis f otosclerosis
dist; (cirujano) orthopedic o orthopae- otoscopio m otoscope
ov 254 pal
ovrico -ca adj ovarian xido m oxide; de titanio titanium

ovariectoma f oophorectomy oxide; de zinc zinc oxide; nitro-
ovario m ovary; poliqustico polycys- so nitrous oxide
tic ovary oxgeno m oxygen; domiciliario
ovulacin f ovulation home oxygen; hiperbrico hyper-
ovular vi to ovulate baric oxygen
vulo m ovum, egg (fam); (supositorio oxigenoterapia f oxygen (as therapy);
vaginal) vaginal suppository domiciliaria home oxygen
oxalato m oxalate oximetra f oximetry; de pulso
oxcarbazepina f oxcarbazepine (Amer) pulse oximetry
oxibutinina f oxybutynin oxmetro m oximeter
oxicodona f oxycodone oximorfona f oxymorphone
oxidado -da adj rusty; clavo rusty oxitocina f oxytocin
nail oxiuro m pinworm
oxidante m oxidant ozono m ozone
P
pabelln m (de un hospital) pavillion, (fam); blando soft palate; duro
ward hard palate
pacha f (CA, bibern) baby bottle paladio m palladium
paciente adj patient; mf patient; am- palangana f (wash) basin
bulatorio outpatient; hospitalizado paleta f (fam, escpula) scapula, shoul-
inpatient der blade (fam); (depresor de lengua)
paclitaxel m paclitaxel tongue depressor o blade
padecer vt, vi to suffer, to have (a dis- paletilla f (fam, escpula) scapula,
ease, symptom, etc.); Padezco asma..I shoulder blade (fam)
suffer from asthma..I have asthma. paliacin f palliation
padecimiento m illness, ailment, afflic- paliativo -va adj palliative
tion; (sufrimiento) suffering palidez f pallor
padrastro m stepfather; (en el dedo) plido -da adj pale
hangnail palidotoma f pallidotomy
padre m father, parent; padres adopti- palillo de algodn m (Esp) cotton swab
vos adoptive parents; padres biolgi- palma f (anat, bot) palm; enana ame-
cos biologic parents ricana saw palmetto
padrino m godfather palmada, palmadita f pat; dar palma-
paidofilia f pedophilia das or palmaditas to pat
paidopsiquiatra f (form) child psychia- palmar adj palmar
try palpar vt to palpate
pjaro m bird palpitacin f palpitation
palabra f word palpitar vi to palpitate
paladar m palate, roof of the mouth paludismo m malaria
pam 255 par
pamplina f (bot) chickweed packs per day; globular (Mex) unit

pan m bread of packed red blood cells
panadizo m felon, whitlow par m (neuro) cranial nerve; (igual) peer;
panarteritis nodosa f (esp. Esp) polyar- grupo de pares peer group; cra-
teritis nodosa neal cranial nerve; presin f de (los)
pncreas m (pl -creas) pancreas pares peer pressure
pancreatectoma f pancreatectomy paracentesis f paracentesis
pancretico -ca adj pancreatic paracetamol m acetaminophen, parace-
pancreatitis f pancreatitis tamol (INN)
pancrelipasa f pancrelipase paracoccidioidomicosis f paracoccidioi-
pandemia f pandemic domycosis
pandilla f gang parado -da adj (de pie) standing; estar
panhipopituitarismo m panhypopituitar- to stand, to be standing; f (Esp)
ism arrest; cardaca cardiac arrest;
pnico m panic; ataque m de panic respiratoria respiratory arrest
attack paradjico -ca adj paradoxical
panormico -ca adj (rad) panoramic paraespinal adj paraspinal
pantaletas fpl (Col, Mex, Ven) (wom- parafilia f paraphilia
en's) underpants, panties parafimosis f paraphimosis
pantalla facial f face shield paragonimiasis f paragonimiasis
pantalones mpl pants parainfluenza f parainfluenza
panties mpl (esp. Carib) (women's) un- parlisis f paralysis, palsy; cerebral
derpants, panties cerebral palsy; de Bell Bell's palsy;
pantimedias fpl pantyhose del sueo sleep paralysis; facial
pantoprazol m pantoprazole facial paralysis
pantorrilla f (anat) calf paralizador m stun gun
panza f (fam) belly, paunch (fam), tum- paralizante adj paralyzing
my (ped, fam) paralizar vt to paralyze
panzn -zona adj potbellied, having a paramdico -ca adj & mf paramedic
potbelly; m potbelly paranasal adj paranasal
paal m diaper; desechable disposa- paranoia f paranoia
ble diaper; de tela cloth diaper paranoico -ca adj paranoid
pao m towel, washcloth, compress; paranoide adj paranoid
(surg) drape; (derm) melasma; fro paraparesia f paraparesis; espstica
cool compress; quirrgico surgical tropical tropical spastic paraparesis
drape paraplejia, parapleja f paraplegia
pauelo m (de papel) tissue parapljico -ca adj & mf paraplegic
papa f (Amer) potato paraquat m paraquat
pap m (pl paps) dad, father pararse vr to stand (up)
papada f double chin parasimptico -ca adj parasympathetic
papel m paper; (rol) role; higinico, parasitario -ria adj parasitic
sanitario (Mex, CA, Carib), de parsito m parasite
bao (Mex) toilet paper parasitologa f parasitology
paperas fpl mumps paratifoideo -a adj paratyphoid; fiebre
papi m daddy, father paratifoidea paratyphoid fever; f para-
papila f papilla; gustativa taste bud typhoid fever
papilar adj papillary paratin m parathion
papilomavirus m (pl -rus) papillomavi- paratiroidectoma f parathyroidectomy
rus; humano (PVH) human papil- paratiroideo -a adj parathyroid
lomavirus (HPV) paratiroides f (pl -des) (fam) parathy-
papito m daddy, father roid gland
paquete m (de cigarillos, etc.) pack; parche m patch; de nicotina nicotine
blister blister pack; paquetes diarios patch
par 256 pat
parcial adj partial lores mpl de(l) labor pains; estar

parecerse vr to look like; Te pareces a de to be in labor; de nalgas
tu madre..You look like your mother. breech birth; natural natural child-
pared f (anat) wall; abdominal ab- birth; ponerse de to go into labor;
dominal wall; torcica chest wall sala de partos delivery room, Labor
paregrico m paregoric and Delivery; trabajo de labor
pareja f (compaero) partner; (dos per- parvovirus m (pl -rus) parvovirus
sonas) couple; sentimental life pasado -da adj de peso overweight
partner pasaje m passage; pasajes nasales nasal
parental adj parental passages
parenteral adj parenteral pasajero -ra adj (dolor, etc.) fleeting,
paresia f paresis transient; mf passenger
parestesia f paresthesia pasar vt (fam, una enfermedad) to give;
pariente mf relative; consanguneo (fam, tragar) to swallow; Me pas el
(form) blood relative herpes..He gave me herpes...No puedo
parietal adj parietal pasar las pastillas..I can't swallow the
parir vt, vi (Carib, fam) to give birth pills; saliva (fam) to swallow (dry
parkinsonismo m parkinsonism swallow); visita to round, to make
paro m arrest; cardaco cardiac ar- rounds; vr to wear off; El dolor se le
rest; respiratorio respiratory arrest va a pasar..The pain will wear off.
paromomicina f paromomycin pasatiempo m pastime, hobby
paroniquia f paronychia pase de visita m rounds (by doctors)
partida f (fam) parotid gland pasiflora f (bot) passion flower
parotdeo -a adj parotid pasionaria f (bot) passion flower
parotiditis f parotitis, (paperas) mumps pasivo -va adj passive
paroxetina f paroxetine pasivo-agresivo -va adj passive-aggres-
paroxismal adj paroxysmal sive
paroxismo m paroxysm paso m step; dar un to step, take a
paroxstico -ca adj paroxysmal step; el prximo the next step;
parpadear vi to blink al acto (psych) acting out
parpadeo m blinking, blink paspado -da adj (los labios) chapped
prpado m eyelid pasta f paste; dental or de dientes
parte f part; cuarta quarter, fourth; la toothpaste
cuarta parte de una tableta..a quarter pasteurizado -da adj pasteurized
of a tablet; partes ntimas (euph) geni- pastilla f pill; para dormir sleeping
tals, private parts (euph); partes por pill; para el dolor pain pill
milln parts per million; partes por patada f kick; dar una patada, dar pa-
mil millones parts per billion; tercera tadas to kick
third; dos terceras partes..two pata f (fam) foot; patas de gallo or ga-
thirds llina crow's feet, wrinkles at the sides
partero -ra m male midwife; f midwife of one's eyes
participacin f participation, involve- pataleta f tantrum
ment patata f (esp. Esp) potato
partcula f particle patear vt, vi to kick
partida f certificate; (euph, muerte) pas- patela f patella, kneecap
sing (euph), death; de nacimiento paternal adj paternal, fatherly
birth certificate paternidad f paternity, fatherhood
partido -da adj cracked, split, (labios, paterno -na adj paternal
piel) chapped pato m (Amer, orinal) urinal
partidura f (Cuba, ortho) fracture, break patgeno m pathogen
partir vt, vr to crack, split, (labios, piel) patologa f pathology
to chap; (Cuba, ortho) to break patolgico -ca adj pathological o patho-
parto m birth, childbirth; delivery; do- logic
pat 257 per
patlogo -ga mf pathologist penetrar vt to penetrate

patrocinador -ra mf (AA, etc.) sponsor pnfigo m pemphigus
patrn -trona mf employer, boss; m pat- penfigoide m pemphigoid
tern peniano -na adj penile
pauta f guideline penicilina f penicillin
peca f freckle pensamiento m thought, thinking; un
peces pl of pez pensamiento..a thought; concreto
pecho m chest, breast; dar to breast- concrete thinking; mgico magical
feed thinking
pectoral adj pectoral pensar vi to think
pediatra mf pediatrician pentaclorofenol m pentachlorophenol
pediatra f pediatrics pentoxifilina f pentoxifylline
peditrico -ca adj pediatric peor (comp of malo and mal) adj & adv
pediculosis f pediculosis, louse infesta- worse
tion (esp. of the head) pepe m (El Salv, Guat; chupete) pacifier
pedicura f pedicure pepsina f pepsin
pedo m (vulg) gas, fart (vulg); tirarse pptico -ca adj peptic
pedos or tirarse un to pass gas, to pequeo -a adj small, little
fart (vulg) pera de goma f bulb syringe
pedofilia f pedophilia percepcin f perception; de la pro-
PEG See polietilenglicol. fundidad depth perception
pegajoso -sa adj sticky perclorato m perchlorate
pegamento m (como droga de abuso) percutneo -a adj percutaneous
glue perder vt to lose; el conocimiento or
pegar vt to strike, to hit la conciencia to lose consciousness,
pegfilgrastim m pegfilgrastim pass out; la razn to lose one's
pegilado -da adj pegylated mind, to go crazy; la voz to lose
peginterfern m peginterferon one's voice; peso to lose weight
peinar vt to comb; vr to comb one's hair prdida f loss; de audicin hearing
peine m comb loss; de peso weight loss
pelado -da adj (la piel) raw perdonar vt to forgive
pelagra f pellagra perfeccionismo m perfectionism
pelarse vr (la piel) to peel; Me estoy pe- perfeccionista adj & mf perfectionist
lando..I'm peeling..My skin is peeling perfenazina, perfenacina f perphena-
peligro m danger, hazard; biolgico zine
biohazard perfil m profile
peligroso -sa adj dangerous, hazardous perforacin f perforation
pelo m hair; encarnado, enterra- perforar vt to perforate, to pierce; (dent)
do (esp. Mex) ingrown hair to drill; apndice perforado perforat-
pelota f ball; (fam, ndulo) lump ed o ruptured appendix
peluca f wig perfume m perfume
peludo -da adj hirsute (form), hairy perfusin f perfusion
peluquero -ra mf barber, haircutter perianal adj perianal
pelviano -na adj pelvic periarteritis nodosa f polyarteritis nodo-
plvico -ca adj pelvic sa
pelvis f (pl -vis) pelvis pericrdico -ca adj pericardial
pena f grief; (vergenza) embarrassment pericardio m pericardium
penciclovir m penciclovir pericarditis f pericarditis; constricti-
pendiente adj pending va constrictive pericarditis
pene m penis periferia f periphery
peneano -na adj penile perifrico -ca adj peripheral
penetracin f penetration perifonear vt (form) to page (overhead)
penetrante adj penetrating permetro m (de una parte del cuerpo)
per 258 pic
girth pesar vt, vi to weigh; Cunto pesa

perinatal adj perinatal Ud.?..How much do you weigh?
perineal adj perineal pesario m pessary
perinfrico -ca adj (Ang) perinephric pescado m fish (after being caught, as
peridico -ca adj periodic food)
perodo, periodo m period; su ltimo pesimismo m pessimism
perodo..your last period; de incu- pesimista adj pessimistic
bacin incubation period peso m weight; con bajo under-
periodoncia f periodontics weight; al nacer birth weight;
periodoncista mf periodontist corporal ideal ideal body weight;
periodontal adj periodontal corporal magro lean body weight
perioral adj perioral pestaa f eyelash
periorbitario -ria, periorbital adj peri- peste f plague; bubnica bubonic
orbital plague
perirrenal adj perinephric pesticida m pesticide
peristalsis f (Ang) peristalsis PET m&f PET scan (See also tomogra-
peristaltismo m peristalsis fa por emisin de positrones under
peritoneal adj peritoneal tomografa.)
peritoneo m peritoneum petasita f (bot) butterbur
peritonitis f peritonitis PET-CT m PET-CT scan (See also to-
periungueal adj periungual mografa por emisin de positrones-
perjudicar vt to damage, harm, impair tomografa computarizada under to-
permanente adj permanent mografa.)
permetrina f permethrin petidina f meperidine (USAN), pethidine
permiso m permission, consent (INN)
peron m (pl -ns) fibula petrolato m petroleum jelly, petrolatum
peroneal (Ang) peroneal petrleo m petroleum
peroneo -a adj peroneal peyote m peyote
perxido m peroxide; de benzolo pez m (pl peces) fish; piedra stone-
benzoyl peroxide; de carbamida fish
carbamide peroxide; de hidrgeno pezn m (anat) nipple (of a female)
hydrogen peroxide pezonera f nipple shield
perrilla f (Mex, fam) sty pH m pH
perro m dog; gua, lazarillo guide pian m yaws
dog, seeing eye dog picada f (de insecto) bite, sting (of an in-
persistente adj persistent sect)
persistir vi to persist picadura f (de insecto) bite, sting; (pin-
persona f person; con SIDA person chazo) puncture, stick, prick
with AIDS; de a from person to picante adj hot, spicy; salsa hot sauce
person; fpl persons, people picar vt (insecto) to bite, to sting; (pun-
personal adj personal; m staff, person- zar) to puncture, to stick, prick; vi to
nel; el personal de la oficina..the of- itch; Le pica el brazo?..Does your
fice staff arm itch?; vr (punzarse) to puncture
personalidad f personality; tipo A oneself, to stick o prick oneself
type A personality (See also trastor- picaridina (esp. Amer) f icaridin, picar-
no.) idin
pertussis, pertusis f (Ang) pertussis, picazn f itch, itching, itchiness; sentir
whooping cough or tener to itch, to have itching, to
pesa f (deporte) weight; levantar pesas have an itch; Tengo picazn..I'm itch-
to lift weights, weightlifting ing..I have itching..I have an itch.
pesadez f heaviness pico m peak, maximum; alcanzar un
pesadilla f nightmare to peak
pesado -da adj heavy picor m burning in the mouth (from
pie 259 pla
eating hot peppers and the like); (esp. polish, to paint one's nails; los la-
Esp) itch, itching, itchiness, (de gar- bios to put on lipstick
ganta) tickle, irritation pintura f paint
pie m foot; de standing; estar de pinza f clamp; fpl tweezers
to stand, to be standing; cado foot pinzamiento m impingement, pinching
drop; de atleta athlete's foot; pinzar vt to clamp
diabtico diabetic foot; pndulo pia f pineapple
foot drop; pies planos flat feet, fallen pioderma gangrenoso m pyoderma gan-
arches; zambo clubfoot; ponerse grenosum
de to stand up piognico -ca adj pyogenic
piedra f stone; en la vescula gall- pigeno -na adj pyogenic
stone; en el rin kidney stone; pioglitazona f pioglitazone
pmez pumice stone piojo m louse; de la cabeza head
piel f skin; de cordero sheepskin; louse; del cuerpo body louse;
de gallina goosebumps de oveja del pubis or pbico crab louse, pubic
sheepskin louse
pielografa f (tcnica) pyelography; (es- piorrea f pyorrhea
tudio) pyelogram; intravenosa in- pipa f (para fumar) pipe (for smoking)
travenous pyelography; intravenous py- pip m (esp. ped, fam) (orina) urine, pee
elogram (IVP) pee (ped, fam), pee (fam); (pene) penis,
pielograma m pyelogram pee pee (ped, fam); hacer to uri-
pielonefritis f pyelonephritis nate, to go pee pee (ped, fam), to pee
piercing m (Ang) piercing (fam)
pierna f leg; piernas arqueadas genu piquete m puncture, stick, prick; (de in-
varum (form), bowed legs; con las secto) bite, sting
piernas arqueadas bow-legged pirantel m pyrantel
pigmentacin f pigmentation pirazinamida f pyrazinamide
pigmentado -da adj pigmented piretrina f pyrethrin
pigmento m pigment piridoxina f pyridoxine
pilar adj pilar pirimetamina f pyrimethamine
pldora f pill; la (fam, anticonceptivo) piromana f pyromania
the birth control pill, the pill (fam); pirsin m (Ang) piercing
anticonceptiva birth control pill; pis (fam or vulg) m urine, pee (fam), piss
del da siguiente morning after pill (vulg); hacer to urinate, to pee
pillar vt (Esp) to mash; Me pill el dedo (fam), to piss (vulg)
con la puerta..I mashed my finger in piso m floor; de la boca floor of the
the door. mouth; plvico pelvic floor
pilocarpina f pilocarpine pispelo m (El Salv) sty
pilonidal adj pilonidal pistola f gun, handgun; paralizante
pilrico -ca adj pyloric stun gun
ploro m pylorus pitar vt pitar(le) (a uno) el pecho (esp.
piloroplastia f pyloroplasty PR) to wheeze
pimienta f pepper pitiriasis f pityriasis; alba pityriasis
pinchar vt to puncture, to stick, prick; vr alba; rosada pityriasis rosea;
to puncture oneself, to stick o prick versicolor tenia o pityriasis versicolor
oneself pito m (Col) kissing bug
pinchazo m puncture, stick, prick; en pituitario -ria adj pituitary
el dedo fingerstick placa f (card, dent) plaque; (surg) plate;
pindolol m pindolol (rad) film, x-ray; aterosclertica
pineal adj pineal atherosclerotic plaque; bacteriana
pingucula f pinguecula bacterial plaque; dental dental
pinta f pinta plaque
pintarse vr las uas to put on nail placebo m placebo
pla 260 pol
placenta f placenta; desprendimiento podiatra mf podiatrist

prematuro de placental abruption; podofilotoxina f podophyllotoxin, podo-
previa placenta previa filox
placentario -ria adj placental podologa f podiatry
placer m pleasure podlogo -ga mf podiatrist
plaguicida m pesticide podrido -da (pp of pudrir) adj rotten
plan m plan; de seguro colectivo or polen m pollen
de grupo group insurance plan poliangetis f polyangiitis; microsc-
planificacin familiar f family planning, pica microscopic polyangiitis
planned parenthood poliarteritis nodosa, poliarteritis nudo-
planificar vi to practice family planning, sa f polyarteritis nodosa
to use birth control policarbfilo, policarbofilo m polycar-
plano -na adj flat, level; pies planos flat bophil
feet, fallen arches; m plane policitemia f polycythemia; vera pol-
planta f (del pie) sole (of the foot); (bot) ycythemia vera
plant policlonal adj polyclonal
plantar adj plantar policlorobifenilo m polychlorinated bi-
plantilla f insole phenyl (PCB)
plaqueta f platelet policloruro de vinilo m polyvinyl chlo-
plasma m plasma; fresco congelado ride
fresh frozen plasma polietilenglicol (PEG) m polyethylene
plasmafresis f plasmapheresis glycol (PEG)
plasmtico -ca adj pertaining to plasma; polietileno m polyethylene
potasio plasma potassium polifarmacia f polypharmacy
plstico m plastic poliinsaturado -da adj polyunsaturated
plata f silver polimialgia reumtica f polymyalgia
pltano m banana rheumatica
platelminto m flatworm polimiositis f polymyositis
platino m platinum polimixina B f polymyxin B
plazo m term; a corto short-term; a polineuropata f polyneuropathy
largo long-term poliomielitis, polio (fam) f poliomyelitis,
pleito m (legal) lawsuit polio (fam)
pletismografa f plethysmography polipectoma f polypectomy
pleura f pleura plipo m polyp; adenomatoso adeno-
pleural adj pleural matous polyp; hiperplsico hyper-
pleuresa f pleurisy plastic polyp; juvenil juvenile pol-
pleurtico -ca adj pleuritic yp; nasal nasal polyp
pleuritis f pleuritis poliposis f polyposis; adenomatosa
plexo m plexus; solar solar plexus familiar familial adenomatous polypo-
pliegue m fold, crease; cutneo skin sis
fold; palmar palmar crease; un- polipropileno m polypropylene
gueal nail fold poliqustico -ca adj polycystic
plomo m lead poliquistosis renal f polycystic kidney
pluma f pen; de insulina insulin pen disease
poblacin f population polisacardico -ca adj polysaccharide
pobreza f poverty polisacrido m polysaccharide
poco -ca adj little, not much, few, not polisomnografa f polysomnography
many; poco dolor..little pain..not polivalente adj polyvalent
much pain...unas pocas veces..a few polivitamnico m (Esp) multivitamin
times; m little; a little by little pliza f policy; de seguro insurance
podagra f podagra policy
poder m power; notarial power of pollo m chicken
attorney polucin nocturna f nocturnal emission
pol 261 pra
polvo m dust, powder; en powdered; posibilidad f possibility, chance

casero house dust; polvos de talco posible adj possible; lo ms posible..as
(Esp) talcum powder; domstico much as possible
house dust; seco para inhalacin posicin f position; poner en to posi-
dry inhalation powder tion; fetal fetal position; misio-
pomada f cream, salve, ointment nera missionary position
pomelo m (esp. Esp) grapefruit positivo -va adj & m positive; falso
pomo m (Mex, CA) pill bottle false positive; verdadero true posi-
pompis f (fam) buttocks, bottom (fam) tive
pmulo m cheekbone posmenopusico -ca adj postmenopau-
poner vt (pp puesto) to place; vr (vestir- sal
se) to put on; (volverse) to turn, to be- posnasal adj postnasal
come; Pngase esta bata..Put on this posnatal adj postnatal
gown...Se le ponen blancos los de- posos de caf mpl coffee grounds
dos cuando hace fro?..Do your fin- posparto adj & adv postpartum; depre-
gers turn white when it gets cold?; sin f posparto postpartum depression
de pie to stand (up) posponer vt (pp -puesto) to postpone
ponzoa f poison, venom posprandial adj postprandial, after
pool m (Ang) pool; gentico gene meals
pool pospuesto pp of posponer
poplteo -a adj popliteal postemilla f (Mex, CA; dent; fam) ab-
pop m (fam) stool, bowel movement, scess
poo poo (ped, fam); hacer to have a posterior adj posterior
bowel movement, to go poo poo (ped, postexposicin adj postexposure
fam) postictal adj postictal
por prep per; ciento percent; da postizo -za adj prosthetic (form), artifi-
per day; minuto per minute cial, false; dientes postizos dentures,
porcelana f porcelain false teeth (fam)
porcentaje m percentage post mrtem adj & adv post-mortem
porcino -na adj porcine postnasal adj postnasal
porcin f portion, serving; porciones postnatal adj postnatal
por envase servings per container postoperatorio -ria adj postoperative
porfiria f porphyria; cutnea tarda postparto See posparto.
porphyria cutanea tarda postraumtico -ca adj post-traumatic
poro m pore postre m dessert
porro m (fam) marijuana cigarette, joint postura f posture
(fam) postural adj postural
porta adj (vena) portal potable adj potable
portador -ra mf (de un virus o una bac- potasio m potassium
teria) carrier; asintomtico asymp- potencia f potency
tomatic carrier, (amebiasis) cyst pas- potencial adj & m potential; evocado
ser; ser to be a carrier, to have evoked potential
(often chronically); El es portador de potenciar vt to boost; darunavir poten-
SARM..He is an MRSA carrier; Ella ciado con ritonavir ritonavir-boosted
es portadora de un catter epidural.. darunavir
She has an (a chronic) epidural cathe- potente adj potent, powerful, strong
ter. povidona yodada f povidone iodine
portal adj portal PPD m&f PPD
portal m portal; de entrada portal of prctica f practice; clnica clinical
entry; del paciente patient portal practice
porttil adj portable practicante mf (de un deporte, una tc-
posaderas fpl (fam) buttocks, bottom nica, etc.) practitioner, someone who
(fam) practices (a sport, technique, etc.); (de
pra 262 pre
la medicina) medical student, physi- preimplantatorio -ria adj pre-implanta-

cian in training tion
practicar vt to practice; la medicina preliminar adj preliminary; mpl (sexua-
(la odontologa, etc.) to practice medi- les) foreplay
cine (dentistry, etc.) prellenado -da adj prefilled; jeringa
pramipexol m pramipexole prefilled syringe
pramlintida f pramlintide premaligno -na adj premalignant
prasugrel m prasugrel prematuro -ra adj premature; mf (fam)
pravastatina f pravastatin premature newborn, preemie (fam)
praziquantel, prazicuantel (INN) m pra- premedicacin f premedication
ziquantel premenopusico -ca adj premenopausal
prazosina f prazosin premenstrual adj premenstrual
prebitico m prebiotic premolar adj & m premolar
precanceroso -sa adj precancerous prenatal adj prenatal
precaucin f precaution; por or como prensin f grip; fuerza de grip
precaucin..as a precaution; precau- strength
ciones areas (fam) airborne precau- preada adj (fam) pregnant
tions; precauciones de contacto con- preez f (fam) pregnancy
tact precautions; precauciones de preocupacin f worry, concern
transmisin area airborne precau- preocuparse vr to worry; Est preocu-
tions; precauciones de transmisin pada?..Are you worried?...No se preo-
por gotas droplet precautions; precau- cupe..Don't worry.
ciones estndar standard precautions; preoperatorio -ria adj preoperative
precauciones por gotas (fam) droplet preparacin f preparation; quirr-
precautions; precauciones universales gica surgical prep, prep (fam)
(ant) universal precautions (ant) preparado m (pharm) preparation
precio m (de un servicio mdico) charge preparar vt to prepare
precisin f precision prepber mf prepubertal child
preciso -sa adj precise prepuberal adj prepubertal
precordial adj precordial prepucio m foreskin
precoz adj precocious, premature, early; presbiacusia f presbycusis
pubertad f precocious puberty presbicia f presbyopia
precursor m precursor presbiopa f (Ang) presbyopia
predecir vt (pp -dicho) to predict prsbita, prsbite adj presbyopic
prediabetes f prediabetes, borderline o prescribir vt (pp -scrito) to prescribe
early diabetes prescripcin f prescription
predicho pp of predecir prescrito pp of prescribir
predisponente adj predisposing presencia f presence
predisponer vt (pp -puesto) to predis- presentacin f presentation; pelvia-
pose na, plvica (Mex), de nalgas
predisposicin f predisposition (fam) breech presentation
predispuesto -ta (pp of predisponer) preservar vt to preserve, spare
adj predisposed, prone preservativo m condom, rubber (fam)
prednisolona f prednisolone presin f pressure; alta hypertension
prednisona f prednisone (form), high blood pressure; arte-
preeclampsia f preeclampsia rial (form) blood pressure; de gru-
preembrin m fertilized ovum prior to po peer pressure; de la sangre
implantation (fam) blood pressure; del habla
preexistente adj preexisting pressured speech; diastlica dias-
pregabalina f pregabalin tolic pressure; positiva con dos ni-
prehipertensin f prehypertension, bor- veles de la va area bilevel positive
derline o early hypertension airway pressure; positiva continua
preimplantacional adj pre-implantation de la va area continuous positive
pre 263 pro
airway pressure (CPAP); sangunea producir vt to produce

(form) blood pressure; sistlica sys- producto m product; lcteo or de la
tolic pressure; social social o peer leche milk o dairy product; qumi-
pressure co chemical
presionar vt to press, to apply pressure; pro-eleccin adj pro-choice
Presione el botn..Press the button. profeca autocumplida f self-fulfilling
prestacin f delivery; de servicios de prophecy
salud health care delivery profesional adj & mf professional;
pretrmino adj preterm sanitario or de la salud health care
prevalencia f prevalence professional
prevencin f prevention; de las ca- profesor -ra mf (en una escuela) teacher
das fall prevention, preventing falls profilctico -ca adj prophylactic; m con-
prevenible adj preventable; enfermedad dom
preventable disease profilaxis f prophylaxis; postexposi-
prevenir vt to prevent cin postexposure prophylaxis
preventivo -va adj preventive profundidad f depth
previo -via adj previous profundo -da adj deep
priapismo m priapism progeria f progeria
primaquina f primaquine progesterona f progesterone
primario -ria adj primary programa m program
primavera f spring programar vt (una cita, etc.) to schedule
primero -ra adj first; primeros auxilios (an appointment, etc.); ciruga pro-
first aid gramada elective surgery
primidona f primidone progresar vi to progress
primitivo -va adj primitive progresin f progression
primo -ma mf cousin progresivo -va adj progressive
principio m principle; (pharm) ingre- progreso m progress
dient; activo active ingredient; proguanil m proguanil
del placer pleasure principle prolactina f prolactin
prion, prin m prion prolactinoma m prolactinoma
prisin f prison prolapso m prolapse; de la vlvula
privacidad f privacy mitral mitral-valve prolapse; de
privacin f deprivation; de andr- recto (tero, vejiga, etc.) prolapsed
genos androgen deprivation; de(l) rectum (uterus, bladder, etc.); val-
sueo sleep deprivation vular mitral mitral-valve prolapse
privado -da adj private proliferacin f proliferation
probabilidad f probability proliferar vi to proliferate
probablemente adv probably proliferativo -va adj proliferative
probar vt to try, to test prolina f proline
probenecid m probenecid prolongar vt to prolong
probitico m probiotic proloterapia f prolotherapy
problema m problem promedio adj average; la estatura pro-
probucol m probucol medio..the average height; m average,
procana f procaine mean (form); en on average; infe-
procainamida f procainamide rior al , por debajo del below
procarbazina, procarbacina f procarba- (the) average; superior al , por en-
zine cima del above (the) average
procedimiento m procedure prometazina, prometacina (esp. Esp) f
procesado -da adj (alimentos, etc.) pro- promethazine
cessed prometido -da m fianc; f fiance
proceso m process prominencia f prominence
proctitis f proctitis pronacin f pronation
prdromo m prodrome pronosticar vt to predict
pro 264 pru
pronstico -ca adj prognostic; m progno- protuberancia f protuberance, bulge;

sis (anat, fam) pons; anular pons
pronto adv soon proveedor -ra mf provider; de salud
propagacin f spread; la propagacin health care provider
de enfermedades..the spread of dis- proveer vt to provide
ease pro-vida adj pro-life
propagar vt, vr to spread provocacin f challenge; con alerge-
propenso -sa adj prone, predisposed, nos allergen challenge
susceptible; propenso a infecciones.. provocar vt to bring on, trigger, induce,
prone to infections provoke; Hay algo en particular que
propilenglicol m propylene glycol le provoque los dolores?..Is there any-
propiltiouracilo m propylthiouracil thing in particular that brings on the
propiocepcin f proprioception pains?
propioceptivo -va adj proprioceptive prximo -ma adj next
proporcin f proportion proyeccin f (psych, etc.) projection
proporcionar vt to provide proyectil m projectile
propranolol m propranolol prueba f test; trial, try; proof, evidence;
proptosis f proptosis a de agua, a de nios, etc. wat-
prospecto m (pharm, del envase) pack- erproof, childproof, etc.; dosis f de
age insert test dose; cruzada crossmatch;
prostaglandina f prostaglandin cutnea skin test; de audicin
prstata f (fam) prostate gland, prostate hearing test; de cribado (esp. Esp),
(fam) de deteccin screening test, screen;
prostatectoma f prostatectomy de drogas al azar random drug
prosttico -ca adj prostatic test; de embarazo pregnancy test;
prostatismo m prostatism de esfuerzo stress test; de fun-
prostatitis f prostatitis cin pulmonar pulmonary function
prostituto -ta mf prostitute test; de guayacol en heces stool
proteasa f protease guaiac test; de imagen imaging
proteccin f protection study; de inclinacin tilt table test;
protector -ra adj protective; m guard, del aliento breath test; del in-
shield; bucal mouth guard, la- terfern gamma (fam) interferon gam-
bial lip balm; facial face shield; ma release assay; de mesa bascu-
solar sunscreen lante tilt table test; de(l) parche
proteger vt to protect; contra to pro- patch test; del VIH HIV test; de
tect against; de to protect from; vr orina urinalysis (form), urine test;
to protect oneself de Papanicolaou Papanicolaou smear
proteico -ca adj pertaining to protein; (form), Pap smear; de radioaler-
restriccin proteica protein restriction goadsorcin radioallergosorbent test
protena f (frec. pl) protein; rico en pro- (RAST); de realidad (psych) reality
tenas..rich in protein testing; de sangre blood test; de
proteinosis alveolar f alveolar proteino- sangre oculta en heces fecal occult
sis blood test; de tamiz (esp. Amer)
protsico -ca adj prosthetic screening test, screen; de toleran-
prtesis f (pl -sis) prosthesis; dental cia oral a la glucosa oral glucose
denture, false teeth (fam); mamaria tolerance test; de (la) tuberculina
breast implant; total de cadera (ro- tuberculin skin test (TST); de (la)
dilla) total hip (knee) replacement tuberculosis TB test; radioaler-
protocolo m protocol gosorbente radioallergosorbent test
protozoario -ria adj protozoan; m (RAST); tamiz (esp. Amer) (pl
(Amer) protozoan pruebas de tamiz) screening test,
protozoo m protozoan screen; y error trial and error
protruir vi to protrude prurito m pruritus, itching
pse 265 pun
pseudoaneurisma m pseudoaneurysm trombtica. See prpura.

pseudoartrosis f (ortho) pseudoarthrosis, pa f barb
nonunion fracture puberal adj pubertal
pseudociesis f pseudocyesis pubertad f puberty
pseudoefedrina f pseudoephedrine pubescente adj pubescent
pseudogota f pseudogout pubiano -na adj pubic
pseudohipoparatiroidismo m pseudohy- pbico -ca adj pubic
poparathyroidism pubis m (regin) mons pubis, pubic area;
pseudoquiste m pseudocyst; pan- (hueso) pubis, pubic bone
cretico pancreatic pseudocyst pblico -ca adj public
pseudotumor m pseudotumor; cere- pudendo -da adj pudendal
bral pseudotumor cerebri pudrir vt, vr (pp podrido) to rot
psicoactivo -va adj psychoactive puente m (anat, dent, etc.) bridge; (neu-
psicoanlisis m psychoanalysis, analysis ro, fam) pons; nasal or de la nariz
(fam) bridge of the nose; troncoencef-
psicoanalista mf psychoanalyst, analyst lico pons
(fam) puerco m pig; carne f de pork
psicoanalizar vt to psychoanalyze puerperal adj puerperal
psicodinmico -ca adj psychodynamic; puerperio m puerperium
f psychodynamics puesto pp of poner
psicognico -ca adj psychogenic pujar vi to bear down, to strain (at
psicgeno -na adj psychogenic stool); (obst) to push; Tiene que
psicologa f psychology pujar para defecar?..Do you have to
psicolgico -ca adj psychological strain to have a bowel movement?
psiclogo -ga mf psychologist ...Respire profundo y puje!..Take a
psicomotor -ra adj psychomotor deep breath and push!
psicpata mf psychopath pujo m tenesmus (form), frequent often
psicosis f (pl -sis) psychosis painful urge to defecate without the
psicosocial adj psychosocial ability to do so
psicosomtico -ca adj psychosomatic pulga f flea
psicoterapeuta mf psychotherapist, ther- pulgada f inch
apist (fam) pulgar m (de la mano) thumb; (del pie)
psicoterapia f psychotherapy great toe (form), big toe
psictico -ca adj & mf psychotic pulir vt (dent, etc.) to polish
psicotrpico -ca adj psychotropic pulmn m lung
psilocibina f psilocybin pulmonar adj pulmonary, pulmonic
psique f (psych) psyche; (alma) soul pulmona f (fam) pneumonia (See also
psiquiatra mf psychiatrist neumona.)
psiquiatra f psychiatry pulpa f (dent) pulp
psiquitrico -ca adj psychiatric pulpectoma f (dent) pulpectomy
psquico -ca adj psychic pulpejo m (de un dedo) finger pad
psiquis f (psych) psyche pulsar vt to pulsate; (presionar) to press
psitacosis f psittacosis pulsera f bracelet; de alerta mdica
psoas m (pl psoas) psoas medic alert bracelet; de identifica-
psoraleno m psoralen; ms luz ultra- cin identification (ID) bracelet
violeta A psoralen plus ultraviolet A pulsioximetra f pulse oximetry
(PUVA) pulso m pulse; carotdeo (radial,
psoriasis f psoriasis etc.) carotid (radial, etc.) pulse; de
pterigin m pterygium esteroides pulse of steroids; tomar(le)
PTI abbr prpura trombocitopnica el (a alguien) to take (someone's)
idioptica. See purpura. pulse
ptosis f ptosis puna f mountain sickness
PTT abbr prpura trombocitopnica puncin f puncture, tap; aspiracin
pun 266 que
con aguja fina fine needle aspiration punzar vt to puncture, to stick, prick
biopsy; digital (form) fingerstick; pualada f stab wound
lumbar lumbar puncture, spinal puo m fist; cerrar el to make a fist
tap; venosa venipuncture (form), pupa f (Esp) fever blister, cold sore
puncture of a vein for withdrawing pupila f (del ojo) pupil (of the eye)
blood or for injection or transfusion pup m See pop.
puncionar vt to puncture, to tap pur m (pl purs) pure
punta f tip; del dedo fingertip; purga f laxative, purge (ant), purgative
puntas nasales (Mex) nasal cannula o (ant)
prongs; tecnologa (de) cutting purgante adj & m laxative, purgative
edge technology, state of the art tech- (ant)
nology purificacin f purification
puntaje m score; de Apgar Apgar purificado -da adj purified
score; de calcio arterial coronario purificador m purifier
coronary artery calcium score; de purificar vt to purify
Gleason Gleason score purina f purine
puntiagudo -da adj sharp, pointed puro -ra adj pure; m cigar
punto m point; (de sutura) stitch; prpura f purpura; de Henoch-
blanco (derm) whitehead; ciego Schnlein Henoch-Schnlein purpura;
blind spot; de corte cutoff point; trombocitopnica idioptica (PTI)
de presin pressure point; gatillo, (ant) immune thrombocytopenia (ITP),
hipersensible trigger point idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
puntuacin f score; de calcio en (ITP) (ant); trombocitopnica
arterias coronarias coronary artery trombtica (PTT) thrombotic throm-
calcium score; de Gleason Gleason bocytopenic purpura (TTP)
score; T T-score; Z Z-score pus m pus
punzada f shooting pain, twinge, pang pstula f pustule
punzante adj (dolor) sharp, shooting, PVH abbr papilomavirus humano. See
jabbing, piercing; herida puncture papilomavirus.
wound; objeto sharp object
Q
quebradizo -za adj fragile stay in bed
quebrado -da adj broken, split queilitis f cheilitis
quebradura f break, split queja f complaint
quebrar vt, vr to break, fracture, split; quejarse vr to complain
Cundo se quebr la pierna?..When quelacin f chelation
did you break your leg? quelante adj chelating; m chelating
quedar vi (also bien) to fit; Me que- agent; de(l) hierro iron-chelating
da (bien)..It fits; vr dormido to fall agent
asleep, to go to sleep; en cama to queloide m keloid
que 267 qui
quemador de grasa m fat burner adyuvante adjuvant chemotherapy;

quemadura f burn; de primer (se- de consolidacin consolidation che-
gundo, tercer) grado first (second, motherapy; de induccin induc-
third) degree burn; solar sunburn tion chemotherapy; neoadyuvante
quemante adj burning neoadjuvant chemotherapy
quemar vt to burn; vr to burn oneself, to quinacrina f quinacrine (USAN), mepa-
get burned; (con el sol) to get sun- crine (INN)
burned Se quem?..Did you burn quinapril m quinapril
yourself?..(con el sol) Did you get sun- quinesiologa f kinesiology
burned?...Se quem la mano?..Did quinina f quinine
you burn your hand? quinta enfermedad f fifth disease
quemazn f burning; itching (that burns) quintillizo -za mf quintuplet
queratectoma f keratectomy; foto- quirfano m operating room (OR)
rrefractiva photorefractive keratecto- quiroprctico -ca mf chiropractor; f chi-
my (PRK) ropractic
queratina f keratin quiropraxia f chiropractic
queratitis f keratitis quirrgico -ca adj surgical
queratomileusis f keratomileusis; in quiste m cyst; de Baker Baker cyst;
situ asistida por lser laser-assisted in del conducto tirogloso thyroglossal
situ keratomileusis (LASIK) duct cyst; de ovario ovarian cyst;
queratosis f (pl -sis) keratosis; act- dermoide dermoid cyst; epi-
nica actinic keratosis; seborreica dermoide epidermal inclusion cyst;
seborrheic keratosis hidatdico hydatid cyst; ovrico
queratotoma f keratotomy; radial ovarian cyst; pilonidal pilonidal
radial keratotomy cyst; poplteo popliteal cyst;
querer vt, vi (amar) to love sebceo (fam) sebaceous cyst (fam),
queso m cheese epidermal inclusion cyst; sinovial
quetiapina f quetiapine synovial cyst
quijada f mandible, lower jaw, jaw, jaw- quistectoma f cystectomy, removal of a
bone cyst
quilate m carat; oro de 24 quilates 24 qustico -ca adj cystic (pertaining to a
carat gold cyst)
quimerismo m chimerism quitar vt to remove; vr (ropa, etc.) to
qumico -ca adj chemical; f chemistry take off; (dolor, hbito, etc.) to go
quimioprofilaxis f chemoprophylaxis away; Qutese la camisa..Take off
quimioterapia f chemotherapy; a do- your shirt...No se me quita el dolor
sis altas high-dose chemotherapy; ..The pain won't go away.
rab 268 raz
R
rabadilla f (Amer) coccyx (form), tail- nerve root
bone ralo -la adj (cabello) thin
rabdomiolisis, rabdomilisis f rhabdo- raloxifeno m raloxifene
myolysis raltegravir m raltegravir
rabdomioma m rhabdomyoma rama f branch
rabdomiosarcoma m rhabdomyosarco- ramipril m ramipril
ma rango m range; en normal in normal
rabeprazol m rabeprazole range; de movimiento range of
rabia f (enfermedad) rabies; (ira) rage motion; de valores range of values
rabieta f tantrum ranitidina f ranitidine
rabioso -sa adj (con el mal de rabia) ranurado -da adj (pharm) scored
rabid rap m (tabaco) snuff
racin f ration, (esp. Esp, porcin) serv- rpido -da adj rapid
ing; cantidad f por amount per raqudeo -a adj spinal
serving; raciones por envase servings raquitis f rickets
per container; tamao de serving raquitismo m rickets
size raro -ra adj rare, unusual
racionalizacin f (psych) rationalization rasburicasa f rasburicase
racionalizar vt, vi (psych) to rationalize rascarse vr to scratch (oneself); Trate
radiacin f radiation; enfermedad f por de no rascarse..Try not to scratch
radiation sickness; ionizante (yourself).
ionizing radiation rasgo m trait; drepanoctico or fal-
radiactividad f radioactivity ciforme sickle cell trait; talasmico
radiactivo -va adj radioactive thalassemia trait; mpl features
radial adj (anat) radial rasguar vt to scratch
radical adj radical rasguo m scratch
radiculopata f radiculopathy; cervi- rash m (Ang) rash
cal cervical radiculopathy raspado m (surg) curettage
radio m (anat) radius; (elemento) radium raspadura f abrasion, scrape (fam)
radioactividad f radioactivity raspar vt to scrape, to skin (fam)
radioactivo -va adj radioactive rasquia f (fam) itching
radiociruga f radiosurgery rastreo m screening, screen; (gammagra-
radiografa f (tcnica) radiography; fa) nuclear scan
(estudio) x-ray, film; de trax chest rastrillo m (de afeitar) razor, safety razor
x-ray rasuradora f (manual) razor, safety ra-
radioistopo m radioisotope zor; (elctrica) (electric) shaver
radiologa f radiology rasurar vt, vr to shave
radilogo -ga mf radiologist rata f rat
radionclido m radionuclide raticida m rat poison
radiooncologa f radiation oncology rato m short time, short while
radioonclogo -ga mf radiation oncolo- ratn m mouse
gist raya f streak; (zool) stingray
radioterapia f radiation therapy rayo m ray; los rayos solares or del sol
radioyodo m radioiodine the sun's rays; X x-ray
radn m radon raza f race (of people)
raz f (pl races) root; del cabello hair razn f reason; (math) ratio; perder la
root; del pelo hair root; dental to lose one's mind, to go crazy;
tooth root, root of a tooth; de re- normalizada internacional interna-
galiz (bot) licorice root; nerviosa tional normalized ratio (INR)
RCP 269 rec
RCP abbr reanimacin cardiopulmo- recesivo -va adj recessive

nar. See reanimacin. receta f (pharm) prescription
reabsorber vt to resorb; vr to get re- recetar vt (pharm) to prescribe, to order
sorbed rechazar vt to reject
reabsorbible adj (esp. Esp; sutura, etc.) rechazo m rejection; (negacin) denial;
absorbable; no nonabsorbable de trasplante transplant rejection
reabsorcin f resorption rechinar vt (los dientes) to grind (one's
reaccin f reaction; adversa adverse teeth)
reaction; alrgica allergic reaction; reciclaje m recycling
cruzada cross reaction; de due- reciclamiento m recycling
lo grief reaction; en cadena chain reciclar vt to recycle
reaction; en cadena de la polime- recidivante adj (hernia, etc.) recurrent
rasa polymerase chain reaction (PCR); recin nacido -da mf newborn
ide id reaction, autoeczematization; recientemente adv recently
retardada or tarda delayed re- recipiente m container
action; transfusional transfusion reclinable adj (silla) reclining
reaction recobrar vt, vr to recover; el aliento
reaccionar vi to react to catch one's breath
reactivacin f reactivation recoger vt (una muestra, etc.) to collect
reactivar vt to reactivate (a sample, etc.)
reactividad f reactivity; cruzada recoleccin f collection; de sangre
cross-reactivity blood collection
reactivo -va adj reactive; m reagent recolectar vt (sangre, muestra de heces,
reagudizacin f exacerbation, flare etc.) to collect (blood, stool sample,
reagudizarse vr to get worse again, to etc.)
flare recolocar vt to reattach
realidad f reality; en actually recombinante adj recombinant
realimentacin f refeeding recomendacin f recommendation
realizar vt (pruebas, etc.) to perform recomendar vt to recommend
realmente adv actually reconectar vt to reconnect, reattach
reanimacin f resuscitation; cardio- reconocer vt to recognize; (form, exami-
pulmonar (RCP) cardiopulmonary re- nar) to examine
suscitation (CPR); no (NR) Do Not reconocimiento m recognition; (form,
Resuscitate (DNR); orden f de no examen) examination
(ONR) Do Not Resuscitate order, DNR reconstitucin f reconstitution; inmu-
order ne immune reconstitution
reanimar vt to resuscitate, to revive; no reconstruccin f reconstruction
(NR) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR); reconstructivo -va adj reconstructive
orden f de no (ONR) Do Not Re- reconstruir vt to reconstruct
suscitate order, DNR order recordar vt to remember, recall; No re-
reasignacin f reassignment; de g- cuerdo el nombre del mdico..I don't
nero gender reassignment remember the name of the doctor.
rebote m rebound; depresin f de re- recordatorio m reminder
bound depression recostado -da adj recumbent, lying
recaer vi to relapse down
recada f relapse recostarse vr to lie down
recmara f (esp. Mex) bedroom recreacin f recreation
recepcionista mf receptionist recreativo -va adj recreational
receptivo -va adj receptive recreo m recreation
receptor -ra mf (de una transfusin, un recrudecer vi, vr to get worse again, to
trasplante, etc.) recipient; m receptor; flare
positivo para receptores de estrge- rectal adj rectal
no estrogen-receptor-positive recto -ta adj straight; m rectum
rec 270 reg
rectocele m rectocele valve replacement; total de cadera

recubrimiento m (del estmago, etc.) (rodilla) total hip (knee) replacement;
lining; (de una pastilla) coating valvular artico (mitral, etc.)
recubrir vt (el intestino, etc.) to line aortic (mitral, etc.) valve replacement
recuento m count; bacteriano or de reentrenamiento m retraining
bacterias bacterial count; de eri- reestenosis f (pl -sis) restenosis
trocitos red blood cell count; de referencia f reference
espermatozoides sperm count; de referido -da adj (dolor) referred
glbulos blancos white blood cell referir vt (Ang, remitir) to refer
count; de glbulos rojos, de he- reflejo m reflex; aquleo ankle jerk;
mates (esp. Esp, form) red blood cell condicionado conditioned reflex;
count; de leucocitos white blood de eyeccin de la leche (obst,
cell count; de pastillas pill count; form) letdown; de sobresalto startle
de plaquetas platelet count; reflex; nauseoso gag reflex;
espermtico sperm count; pla- rotuliano, patelar (Ang) patellar
quetario platelet count; sanguneo reflex, knee jerk (fam)
completo (RSC) complete blood count reflexologa f reflexology
(CBC) reflujo m reflux; (de) cido acid
recuerdo m (capacidad para recordar) reflux; gastroesofgico gastroeso-
recall phageal reflux
recuperacin f recuperation, recovery; reforzar vt to reinforce, to strengthen
(capacidad para recordar) recall; sala refraccin f refraction
de recovery room refractivo adj refractive; error refracti-
recuperar vt to regain, recover; recupe- vo refractive error
rar el uso del brazo..to recover use of refresco m soft drink
one's arm; el aliento to catch one's refrigeracin f refrigeration
breath; peso to regain weight; vr to refrigerador m refrigerator
recuperate, recover; (volver en s) to refrigerar vt to refrigerate
regain consciousness, to come to (fam) refrigerio m snack
recurrencia f recurrence refuerzo m reinforcement; dosis f de
recurrente adj recurrent booster dose
recurso m resource; resort; pacientes de refugio m shelter; para mujeres
bajo recursos..low-income patients; women's shelter; para mujeres
ltimo last resort maltratadas battered women's shelter;
red f net, network; de hospitales net- para personas sin hogar homeless
work of hospitals; de seguridad shelter
safety net regaliz m licorice
redondo -da adj round regazo m lap
reduccin f reduction; abierta y fija- regeneracin f regeneration
cin interna open reduction and inter- regenerarse vr to regenerate
nal fixation; de senos breast regenerativo -va adj regenerative
reduction; gradual (de la dosis de rgimen m (pl regmenes) regimen; (die-
un medicamento) taper; mamaria ta) diet; hacer or seguir un to diet,
breast reduction to be on a diet; adelgazante (Esp)
reducible adj reducible weight loss diet
reducir vt (ortho, etc.) to reduce; regin f region, area
gradualmente (la dosis de un medica- regional adj regional
mento, etc.) to taper registrar vt (anotar) to record
reductible adj reducible registro m registry, record; (de un ECG)
reemplazar vt to replace tracing; de tumores tumor registry
reemplazo m replacement; articular regla f rule; (perodo menstrual) period;
joint replacement; de vlvula ar- bajar(le) (a uno) la (fam) to start
tica (mitral, etc.) aortic (mitral, etc.) ones period
reg 271 rep
regresin f (psych) regression etc.) referral; entrar en to go into

regulable adj adjustable remission; completa complete
regular adj regular remission; espontnea spontaneous
regurgitacin f regurgitation; (valvular) remission; parcial partial remission
regurgitation, insufficiency; artica remitir vt (a un paciente) to refer (a pa-
(mitral, etc.) aortic (mitral, etc.) regur- tient)
gitation o insufficiency remocin f removal; de tatuajes tat-
regurgitar vt to regurgitate too removal
regusto m aftertaste remodelacin f remodeling; carda-
rehabilitacin f rehabilitation ca cardiac remodeling; sea bone
rehabilitar vt to rehabilitate; vr to be- remodeling
come rehabilitated remojar vt to soak
rehidratacin f rehydration remordimiento m remorse
rehidratar vt to rehydrate remover vt to remove
reinfeccin f reinfection removible adj removable
reinfectar vt, vr to reinfect renal adj renal
rer vi, vr to laugh rendimiento m performance
rejuvenecer vt to rejuvenate; vr to be- renguear vi to limp
come rejuvenated renovascular adj renovascular
rejuvenecimiento m rejuvenation; renquear vi to limp
(derm) resurfacing; (con) lser repaglinida f repaglinide
laser resurfacing reparacin f repair
relacin f relation, relationship; Busco reparar vt to repair, fix
una relacin seria..I'm looking for a repelente m repellent; de insectos in-
serious relationship; mdico-pa- sect repellent
ciente doctor-patient relationship; re- repente m de suddenly
laciones sexuales (sexual) intercourse, reperfusin f reperfusion
sex (fam); relaciones sexuales sin repeticin f repetition
proteccin unprotected intercourse o repetir vt to repeat
sex; Puedo tener relaciones?..Can I repetitivo -va adj repetitive
have intercourse? replicarse vr (los virus) to replicate
relacionado -da adj related; con fu- reponerse vr to recover; (tranquilizarse)
mar related to smoking to calm down
relajacin f relaxation; tcnicas de reportar vt (declarar) to report
relaxation techniques reposabrazos m armrest
relajante adj relaxing; m relaxant; reposacabezas m headrest
muscular muscle relaxant reposapis m footrest
relajar vt, vr to relax; relajar el brazo.. reposar vi to rest
to relax one's arm...No puedo relajar- reposo m rest; en at rest, resting; fre-
me..I can't relax. cuencia cardaca en resting heart
relmpago m lightning rate; del intestino bowel rest; en
relevo m respite, relief cama bed rest
religin f religion representante mf representative; de
rellenar vt (dent, fam) to fill; (un formu- servicio(s) al paciente patient service
lario) to fill out (a form) representative (PSR)
relleno m (derm) filling; (Amer, dent, represin f (psych) repression
fam) filling reprimir vt (psych) to repress
reloj biolgico m biologic clock reprobador -ra adj judgmental
rem m (pl rems) (rad, ant) rem (ant) reproduccin f reproduction; asistida
remedio m remedy, cure; casero assisted reproduction
home remedy; para or contra la reproducir vt, vr to reproduce
tos cough remedy reproductivo -va adj reproductive
remisin f remission; (a un especialista, reproductor -ra adj reproductive
rep 272 res
reprogramar vt (una cita) to reschedule resollar vi to breathe; (jadear) to breathe

(an appointment) hard, pant
resabio m unpleasant aftertaste resolucin f resolution; alta high re-
resaca f hangover; tener una to have solution; de conflictos conflict res-
a hangover, to be hungover olution
resbalar vi, vr to slip resolverse vr (pp resuelto) to resolve, to
rescatador -ra mf rescuer clear up
rescatar vt to rescue resonador magntico m MRI scanner
rescate m rescue; inhalador m de resonancia f resonance; magntica
rescue inhaler; areo air rescue; (RM) (tcnica) magnetic resonance
tratamiento de salvage therapy (MR); (estudio) magnetic resonance
resecar vt (surg) to resect, (completa- imaging study, MRI (fam); una reso-
mente) to excise; vr to dry, get dry, dry nancia magntica de la rodilla..an
out MRI of the knee; magntica abier-
reseccin f resection, (total) excision; ta open MRI; magntica nuclear
transuretral de prstata (RTU) (RMN) (ant) magnetic resonance
transurethral resection of the prostate (MR), nuclear magnetic resonance
(TURP) (ant) (See also imagen.)
reseco -ca adj dry, dried, dried out resorcin f resorption
resectable adj resectable respaldo m backup; quirrgico sur-
resequedad f dryness gical backup
reserpina f reserpine respetar vt to respect
reserva f reserve, store respeto m respect; hacia uno mismo
reservorio m reservoir self-respect
resfriado -da adj sick with a cold; estar respiracin f respiration, breathing;
to have a cold; m cold (illness); breath; una respiracin profunda..a
comn common cold; de cabeza deep breath
head cold respirador m (mscara) respirator; (ven-
resfriarse vr to catch a cold tilador) respirator, ventilator
resfro m cold respirar vt, vi to breathe, to breathe in;
residencia f home, institution; de an- Respire profundo..Breathe deeply..
cianos skilled nursing facility, nursing Take a deep breath.
home (fam), board and care respiratorio -ria adj respiratory
residente mf resident; de medicina respiro m rest, respite
familiar family practice resident; responder vi to respond, to react
de medicina interna medical resident; respuesta f response; completa com-
de ciruga surgical resident plete response; inmunolgica or
residual adj residual inmunitaria immune response;
residuo m residue; mpl (desechos) waste; parcial partial response; sostenida
mdicos medical waste; meta- sustained response
blicos metabolic waste; peligrosos restablecer vt to restore; vr (de una en-
hazardous waste fermedad) to recover
resina f (dent, etc.) resin restablecimiento m recovery, restoration
resincronizacin f resynchronization; restar vt, vi (arith) to subtract; Reste 7 a
cardaca cardiac resynchronization 100..Subtract 7 from 100.
resistencia f resistance; stamina; a la restaurador -ra adj (dent, surg) restora-
insulina insulin resistance; cruzada tive
cross-resistance restauracin f (dent, surg) restoration
resistente adj resistant; a (la) metici- restaurar vt (dent, surg) to restore
lina methicillin-resistant; a mlti- restaurativo -va adj (Ang) restorative
ples frmacos or drogas multidrug- resto m rest; el resto de su convalecen-
resistant cia..the rest of your convalescence
resistir vt to resist restriccin f restriction
res 273 ric
restringir vt to restrict; (flujo sanguneo) retraso m delay, lag; del crecimiento

to constrict (ped) failure to thrive; mental*
resucitacin f (Ang) resuscitation intellectual disability, mental retarda-
resucitar vt (Ang) to resuscitate tion
resuelto pp of resolver *potentially offensive potencialmente
resultado m result, outcome; investi- ofensivo
gacin f de resultados outcomes re- retrete m (esp. Esp, inodoro) toilet
search; de laboratorio laboratory retroalimentacin f feedback
result, lab result (fam) retrogusto m aftertaste
resultar vi to turn out; Y si resulta retrgrado -da adj retrograde
positivo?..And if it turns out positive? retroperitoneal adj retroperitoneal
retardado -da adj delayed retroviral adj retroviral
retardante de fuego m flame o fire retar- retrovrico -ca adj retroviral
dant retrovirus m (pl -rus) retrovirus
retardar vt to delay reuma, rema m&f rheumatism
retardo m delay, retardation reumtico -ca adj rheumatic
retencin f retention; urinaria urina- reumatismo m rheumatism; palin-
ry retention drmico palindromic rheumatism
retenedor m (ortodoncia) retainer reumatoide, reumatoideo -a adj rheu-
retener vt to retain; agua to retain matoid
water reumatologa f rheumatology
retenido -da adj (dent) impacted reumatlogo -ga mf rheumatologist
reticulocito m reticulocyte reusable adj (Ang) reusable
retina f retina reutilizable adj reusable
retiniano -na adj retinal revacunacin f revaccination; addition-
retinitis f retinitis; pigmentosa retini- al vaccination (in a series), booster
tis pigmentosa vaccination
retinoblastoma m retinoblastoma revalorar vt to reevaluate
retinoide m retinoid revaluar vt to reevaluate
retinol m retinol revascularizacin f revascularization
retinopata f retinopathy; diabtica reventar vt, vr to rupture, burst; reven-
diabetic retinopathy tarse los granos to squeeze pimples,
retirada f (de una sonda, etc.) removal; pop pimples (fam o vulg)
(de un producto defectuoso) recall reversible adj reversible
retirar vt (un catter, etc.) to remove; reversin f reversal; de la vasectoma
(un producto defectuoso) to recall vasectomy reversal
retiro m (Amer, de una sonda, etc.) re- revestimiento m (del estmago, etc.) lin-
moval ing
reto m challenge; un reto diagnstico..a revestir vt (el estmago, etc.) to line
diagnostic challenge revisar vt to examine; (chequear) to
retorcerse vr to writhe check
retortijn, retorcijn m (frec. pl) ab- revisin f (correccin, ajuste) revision;
dominal cramp (examen) examination; mdica
retrado -da adj withdrawn medical examination, checkup (fam);
retraimiento m shyness por sistemas review of systems
retrasado -da adj delayed, retarded; revitalizador -ra, revitalizante adj revi-
mental* with (an) intellectual disabili- talizing
ty, intellectually disabled, mentally re- revitalizar vt to revitalize
tarded rezar vi to pray
*potentially offensive potencialmente ribavirina f ribavirin
ofensivo riboflavina f riboflavin
retrasar vt to delay, to postpone; vr to ricina f ricin
lag rico -ca adj rich; en protenas rich in
rie 274 rub
protein robusto -ta adj (persona) stocky, heavy-

riesgo m risk, hazard; correr el de to set
run the risk of; de alto high-risk; de rodenticida m rodenticide
bajo low-risk; de or en at risk; rodilla f knee; rodillas pegadas genu
en de at risk for; factor m de valgum (form), knock knees
risk factor; biolgico biohazard; rodillera f kneepad
calculado calculated risk; riesgos y roedor m rodent
beneficios risks and benefits; tomar roflumilast m roflumilast
un to take a risk rojizo -za adj reddish
riesgoso -sa adj hazardous, risky rojo -ja adj red
rifabutina f rifabutin rollos mpl (de grasa) flab
rifamicina f rifamycin romero m (bot) rosemary
rifampicina, rifampina f rifampin romo -ma adj dull, blunt
(USAN), rifampicin (INN) romper vt, vr (pp roto) to break
rifaximina f rifaximin ron m rum
rigidez f rigidity, stiffness roncar vi to snore
rgido -da adj rigid, stiff ronchas fpl urticaria (form), hives
rigor mortis, rgor mortis (RAE) m ri- ronchitas fpl (derm, fam) red spots, fine
gor mortis rash
rilpivirina f rilpivirine ronco -ca adj hoarse; estar , tener la
rimantadina f rimantadine voz to be hoarse
rmel m mascara rondas fpl (Ang, por los mdicos) rounds
rinitis f rhinitis; alrgica allergic rhi- (by the doctors)
nitis ronquera f hoarseness
rinofima m&f rhinophyma ronquido m (frec. pl) snoring, snore
rinoplastia f rhinoplasty roa f (fam) scabies
rinovirus m (pl -rus) rhinovirus ropa f clothes, clothing; de cama
rin m kidney; en herradura horse- bedclothes, bedding; interior un-
shoe kidney derwear
rionera f emesis basin ropinirol m ropinirole
risa f laugh rosado -da adj pink
risedronato, risedronato sdico m rise- roseola, rosola (RAE) f roseola, roseola
dronate, risedronate sodium (USAN), infantum (form)
risedronic acid (INN) rosiglitazona f rosiglitazone
risperidona f risperidone rostro m face
ritidectoma f rhytidectomy, facelift rosuvastatina f rosuvastatin
ritmo m rhythm; mtodo del rhythm roto -ta (pp of romper) adj broken
method; biolgico biorhythm; rtula f patella, kneecap
circadiano circadian rhythm rotura f rupture, tear; de menisco me-
ritonavir m ritonavir niscal tear; en asa de cubo bucket
ritual m ritual handle tear; meniscal (esp. Esp)
rituximab m rituximab meniscal tear; prematura de mem-
rivalidad f rivalry; entre hermanos branas premature rupture of mem-
or fraterna sibling rivalry branes
rivaroxabn m rivaroxaban rozadura f abrasion (due to chafing)
rivastigmina f rivastigmine rozar vt to chafe, rub; to graze; vi to
rizatriptn m rizatriptan chafe, rub
RM abbr resonancia magntica. See re- RSC abbr recuento sanguneo comple-
sonancia. to. See recuento.
RMN abbr resonancia magntica nu- RTU abbr reseccin transuretral de
clear. See resonancia. prstata. See reseccin.
roble venenoso m (bot) poison oak rubefaccin f (physio, form) flush, flush-
robtico -ca adj robotic ing
rub 275 sal
rubeola, rubola f rubella, German mea- ruidos intestinales bowel sounds

sles (fam) rumiacin f (psych) rumination
rubio -bia adj blond; m blond; f blonde ruptura f rupture; (de pareja) breakup;
rubor m (form) redness, flush, flushing; prematura de membranas prema-
(debido a la menopausia) hot flash ture rupture of membranes
ruborizarse vr to flush, to blush rural adj rural
rugir vi (el estmago) to growl rutina f routine; (bot) rutin; diaria or
ruido m noise, sound; blanco white cotidiana daily routine
noise; ruidos cardacos heart sounds; rutinario -ria adj routine
S
sbana f sheet, bedsheet sadomasoquismo m sadomasochism
saban m chilblain sadomasoquista adj sadomasochistic; mf
saber vi (tener sabor) to taste; a to sadomasochist
taste like; mal to taste bad safeno -na adj saphenous
sbila f (bot) aloe sal f salt; de Epsom Epsom salt; sales
sabor m flavor, taste; con a cereza, de rehidratacin oral oral rehydration
con a pltano, etc. cherry-flavored, salts; yodada iodized salt; sustituto
banana-flavored, etc. de (la) salt substitute
sacaleches m breast pump sala f ward, room, suite; de emer-
sacar vt to remove, take out; aire gencias emergency room (ER); de
(esp. Mex, CA; fam) to breathe out; endoscopia endoscopy suite; de
la lengua to stick out one's tongue, to espera waiting room; de explora-
stick one's tongue out; sangre to cin (form), de examen examina-
draw blood; vr los mocos to pick tion room, exam room (fam); de
one's nose maternidad maternity ward; de
sacarina f saccharin neonatologa (form) newborn nursery;
sacarosa f sucrose de observacin observation ward;
sacerdote m priest de operaciones operating room
saciedad f satiety, fullness; precoz or (OR); de partos delivery room,
temprana early satiety Labor and Delivery; de reanima-
saco m (anat) sac; vitelino yolk sac cin recovery room; de recin na-
sacro -cra adj sacral; m sacrum cidos newborn nursery; de recupe-
sacroilaco, sacroiliaco -ca adj sacro- racin recovery room; de urgen-
iliac cias emergency room (ER)
sacudida f (muscular) twitch salado -da adj salted, salty
sacudir vt to shake; sacudir a un beb.. salbutamol m salbutamol
to shake a baby; vr la nariz (esp. salicilato m salicylate
Carib) to blow one's nose salida f exit
sdico -ca adj sadistic; mf sadist salino -na adj saline
sadismo m sadism salir vi (secreciones, etc.) to drain; Le
sal 276 sec
sale pus?..Is it draining pus?; salir(le) sangre f blood; del cordn umbilical
(a uno) to appear, develop; Me sali cord blood; poner (fam) to give a
una lcera..An ulcer appeared (deve- transfusion (of blood), to transfuse
loped)..I developed an ulcer; salir(le) (blood); Me van a poner sangre?..
(a uno) granos to break out (one's Are you going to give me a transfu-
skin); Le estn saliendo granos..His sion?; total whole blood
skin is breaking out..He's breaking out; sangra f therapeutic phlebotomy
salir(le) (a uno) los dientes to teethe, sanguijuela f leech
to come in (one's teeth); Le estn sanguneo -a adj pertaining to blood;
saliendo los dientes?..Is he teething?.. flujo blood flow
Are his teeth coming in?; vr to appear, sanguinolento -ta adj (form) bloody; es-
develop puto bloody sputum
saliva f saliva, spit sanidad f sanitation; (salud) health,
salivacin f salivation healthiness; pblica public health
salival adj salivary sanitario -ria adj sanitary; pertaining to
salivar adj salivary; vi to salivate health; equipo health care team
salmeterol m salmeterol sano -na adj healthy, in good health
salmonelosis f salmonellosis sapo m (PR, SD) thrush
salpingitis f salpingitis saquinavir m saquinavir
salpingooforectoma, salpingo-ooforec- sarampin m measles; alemn ru-
toma f salpingo-oophorectomy bella (form), German measles
salpullido m rash, heat rash sarcoidosis f sarcoidosis
salsalato m salsalate sarcoma m sarcoma; de Ewing Ew-
saltar vi to hop; Salte en un pie..Hop on ing sarcoma; de Kaposi Kaposi sar-
one foot; vr to skip; una comida to coma
skip a meal; Me salt la cena..I skip- sarn m sarin
ped dinner; un latido to skip a beat; SARM abbr Staphylococcus aureus re-
Mi corazn se salt un latido..My sistente a meticilina. See Staphylo-
heart skipped a beat. coccus aureus.
salto m hop sarna f scabies; noruega Norwegian
salud f health; de la mujer or las scabies
mujeres women's health; laboral sarpullido m rash, heat rash
occupational health; mental mental sarro m (dent) calculus (form), tartar
health; ocupacional occupational sasafrs m (bot) sassafras
health; pblica public health saturacin f saturation
saludable adj healthful, healthy saturado -da adj saturated
salvado m bran saturar vt to saturate
salvamento m rescue sauna m&f sauna
salvar vt to save, rescue, to salvage saxagliptina f saxagliptin
salvia f (bot) sage scanner m (Ang) scanner
sanador -ra mf folk o traditional healer; schwannoma m schwannoma; vesti-
faith healer bular vestibular schwannoma
sanar vt, vi to heal scooter m scooter; para discapaci-
sanatorio m (ant) sanatorium (ant) tados mobility scooter
saneamiento m (ambiental) sanitation SDRA abbr sndrome de dificultad res-
sangrado m bleeding, bleed; gastro- piratoria del adulto. See sndrome.
intestinal (alto, bajo) (upper, lower) sebceo -a adj sebaceous
gastrointestinal bleed; menstrual sebo m sebum
menstrual bleeding; nasal or por la seborrea f seborrhea
nariz nosebleed seborreico -ca adj seborrheic
sangrante adj bleeding; lcera bleed- secante adj drying
ing ulcer secar vt to dry; vr to dry, get dry, dry out
sangrar vi to bleed seccin f section
sec 277 sep
seco -ca adj dry; boca dry mouth etmoidal ethmoid sinus; frontal
secrecin f secretion, discharge; nasal frontal sinus; maxilar maxillary si-
nasal drainage; tener nasal to have nus; pilonidal pilonidal sinus
a runny nose sensacin f sensation, feeling; de do-
secretar vt to secrete lor sensation of pain
secretario -ria mf secretary sensibilidad f sensitivity; feeling, sen-
secreto mdico m doctor-patient confi- sation; a la luz sensitivity to light;
dentiality prdida de la loss of feeling;
secretorio -ria adj secretory tctil light touch sensation
secundario -ria adj secondary sensibilizacin f sensitization; aware-
secundinas fpl afterbirth ness, sensitivity; a la leche sensiti-
sed f thirst; dar to make thirsty; tener zation to milk; de VIH HIV aware-
to be thirsty ness
seda f silk; dental dental floss sensibilizar vt to sensitize; vr to become
sedacin f sedation; consciente con- sensitized
scious sedation sensible adj sensitive; susceptible; piel f
sedante adj & m sedative sensitive skin; al tratamiento
sedar vt to sedate treatable
sedentario -ria adj sedentary sensitivo -va adj sensory
sedimento m sediment, deposit sensorial adj sensory
segmento m segment sentaderas fpl (esp. Mex, fam) buttocks,
segregar vt (form) to secrete bottom (fam)
seguido adv (esp. Mex) often; Qu tan sentadilla f squat, deep knee bend
seguido le dan las contracciones? sentado -da adj sitting; quedarse to
..How often are you having contrac- sit, to remain sitting; Me qued senta-
tions? da ms de una hora..I sat for over an
seguimiento m follow-up hour.
segundo -da adj second; m second sentarse vr to sit (down), (de una posi-
seguridad f safety; en uno mismo cin supina) to sit up
self-confidence sentido m sense; comn common
seguro -ra adj safe, sure; para estar sense; de(l) equilibrio sense of bal-
to be sure; sexo safe sex; m insurance; de la audicin sense of hear-
ance; dental dental insurance; ing; de la vista sense of sight;
mdico medical insurance, health in- del gusto sense of taste; del humor
surance; privado private insurance; sense of humor; del odo sense of
sanitario health insurance hearing; del olfato sense of smell;
selectivo -va adj selective del tacto sense of touch
selegilina f selegiline sentimiento m feeling, emotion
selenio m selenium sentir vt to feel (something external);
sello de oro m (bot) goldenseal (lamentar) to be sorry; Va a sentir un
semana f week poco de dolor..You're going to feel a
semen m semen little pain...Lo siento..I'm sorry; vr to
semilla de lino f flaxseed feel (internally); Cmo se siente?..
seminal adj seminal How do you feel?...Se siente cansa-
seminoma m seminoma da?..Do you feel tired?; bien con
semirrgido -da adj semi-rigid uno mismo to feel good about oneself
sen m (bot) senna seal f sign, (auditiva, visual, etc.) cue;
sena f (bot) senna de advertencia warning sign; de
senderismo m hiking alerta warning sign, wake-up call, red
senectud f old age flag
senil adj senile separacin f separation; (de pareja) se-
seno m (pecho) breast; (paranasal, etc.) paration, breakup
sinus; esfenoidal sphenoid sinus; separado -da adj separate
sep 278 sil
separar vt to separate sexologa f sexology

sepsis f sepsis sexual adj sexual
septicemia f septicemia, blood poison- sexualidad f sexuality
ing (fam) shigelosis f shigellosis
sptico -ca adj septic shock m shock; anafilctico anaphy-
septo m septum; interauricular inter- lactic shock; cardiognico cardio-
atrial septum; interventricular in- genic shock; hipovolmico hypovo-
terventricular septum lemic shock; neurognico neuro-
septoplastia f septoplasty genic shock; sptico septic shock
sequedad f dryness; de boca dry sialoadenitis f sialoadenitis
mouth sibilancia f (form) wheeze; tener sibi-
ser m being; amado loved one; lancias to have wheezing. to wheeze
humano human being; querido sibutramina f sibutramine
loved one SIDA abbr sndrome de inmunodefi-
seriado -da adj serial ciencia adquirida. See sndrome.
srico -ca adj pertaining to serum; tes- siempre adv always; casi almost al-
tosterona serum testosterone ways; como as usual
serie f series sien f (anat) temple
serina f serine siesta f afternoon nap, nap; tomar or
serio -ria adj serious dormir una to take a nap, to nap
seroconversin f seroconversion sietemesino -na mf (fam) baby born at 7
serologa f serology months, premature newborn, preemie
serolgico -ca adj serologic (fam)
seronegativo -va adj seronegative sietillo -lla mf (CA, fam) baby born at 7
seropositivo -va adj seropositive months, premature newborn, preemie
serotipo m serotype (fam)
serotonina f serotonin sievert m (rad) sievert
serpiente f snake; de cascabel rattle- sfilis f syphilis
snake sifiltico -ca adj syphilitic
sertaconazol m sertaconazole sigmoide adj sigmoid
sertralina f sertraline sigmoideo -a adj sigmoid
servicio m (frec. pl) service (frec. pl); sigmoides m (fam) sigmoid colon
servicios de emergencia emergency sigmoidoscopia, sigmoidoscopa f sig-
services; servicios mdicos medical moidoscopy; flexible flexible sig-
services, health care; servicios sociales moidoscopy
social services; mpl (bao) restroom sigmoidoscopio m sigmoidoscope
seta f mushroom; venenosa poisonous significado m significance
mushroom signo m (de enfermedad) sign; signos vi-
seudoaneurisma m pseudoaneurysm tales vital signs
seudoartrosis f (ortho) pseudoarthrosis, siguiente adj next
nonunion fracture silbido m (en el pecho) wheeze; tener
seudoefedrina f pseudoephedrine silbidos to have wheezing, to wheeze
seudogota f pseudogout sildenafilo, sildenafil (Amer) m sildena-
seudohipoparatiroidismo m pseudohy- fil
poparathyroidism slice m silica
seudoquiste m pseudocyst pancre- silicona f silicone
tico pancreatic pseudocyst silicosis f silicosis
seudotumor m pseudotumor; cere- silimarina f silymarin
bral pseudotumor cerebri silla f chair; con inodoro commode;
severidad f severity de coche para nio (Esp) child car
severo -ra adj severe seat; de ducha shower stool o seat;
sexo m sex, gender; oral oral sex; de ruedas wheelchair; de rue-
seguro safe sex das elctrica electric wheelchair;
sil 279 sn
de ruedas manual manual wheelchair; rette Gilles de la Tourette syndrome;

de ruedas motorizada motorized de Guillain-Barr Guillain-Barr
wheelchair; de ruedas plegable syndrome; de hipoventilacin por
folding wheelchair; inodoro com- obesidad obesity-hypoventilation syn-
mode; reclinable reclining chair, drome; de inmunodeficiencia ad-
recliner (fam) quirida (SIDA) acquired immunode-
silln dental m dental chair ficiency syndrome (AIDS); de
silodosina f silodosin intestino corto short bowel syndrome;
simbiosis f (psych, etc.) symbiosis de intestino irritable irritable bow-
simeprevir m simeprevir el syndrome; de Klinefelter Kline-
simeticona f simethicone, simeticone felter syndrome; de la piel escal-
(INN) dada estafiloccica staphylococcal
simetra f symmetry scalded skin syndrome; del asa cie-
simtrico -ca adj symmetrical ga blind loop syndrome; del colon
simpatectoma f sympathectomy irritable irritable bowel syndrome;
simptico -ca adj (neuro) sympathetic del corazn roto broken heart syn-
simulado -da adj factitious drome; del intestino irritable irri-
simvastatina f simvastatin table bowel syndrome; del nido va-
sin prep without, free; nimo de lu- co empty nest syndrome; del nio
cro nonprofit; azcar, sal, etc. maltratado battered child syndrome;
sugar-free, salt-free, etc.; dolor del ocaso sundowning; del tnel
without pain, pain-free; fines de carpiano carpal tunnel syndrome;
lucro nonprofit; olor odorless; de Marfan Marfan syndrome; de
querer by accident muerte sbita del lactante or infantil
sinapsis f (pl -sis) synapse sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS);
sncope m syncope de Munchausen Munchausen syn-
sincronizar vt to synchronize drome; de Osler-Weber-Rendu
sndrome m syndrome; alcohlico fe- Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome; de
tal fetal alcohol syndrome; antifos- ovario poliqustico polycystic ovary
folpido antiphospholipid syndrome; syndrome; de Peutz-Jeghers Peutz-
carcinoide carcinoid syndrome; Jeghers syndrome; de Pickwick
compartimental compartmental obesity-hypoventilation syndrome,
syndrome; de abstinencia with- Pickwickian syndrome (ant); de
drawal; de alcoholismo fetal fetal piernas inquietas restless legs syn-
alcohol syndrome; de asa ciega drome; de Reiter (ant) reactive
blind loop syndrome; de Asherman arthritis, Reiter's syndrome (ant); de
Asherman's syndrome; de choque Reye Reye's syndrome; de Sheehan
txico toxic shock syndrome; de Sheehan's syndrome*; de Sjgren
colon irritable irritable bowel syn- Sjgren's syndrome*; de sobrecar-
drome; de Cushing Cushing's syn- ga overuse syndrome; de Stevens-
drome*; de desgaste wasting syn- Johnson Stevens-Johnson syndrome;
drome; de dificultad respiratoria de Turner Turner syndrome; de
del adulto adult respiratory distress vejiga hiperactiva overactive bladder
syndrome (ARDS); de discinesia syndrome; de Wernicke-Korsakoff
apical (transitoria) apical ballooning Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome; de
syndrome; de dolor regional com- Wolff-Parkinson-White Wolff-Par-
plejo complex regional pain syndrome; kinson-White syndrome; hemol-
de Down Down syndrome; de tico-urmico hemolytic-uremic syn-
Ehlers-Danlos Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; hepatorrenal hepatorenal
drome; de fatiga crnica chronic syndrome; metablico metabolic
fatigue syndrome; de Felty Felty's syndrome; mielodisplsico myelo-
syndrome*; de Gilbert Gilbert's dysplastic syndrome; nefrtico
syndrome*; de Gilles de la Tou- nephrotic syndrome; neurolptico
sin 280 sod
maligno neuroleptic malignant syn- sitio m site, place; quirrgico surgi-

drome; postconmocional postcon- cal site
cussion syndrome; post-polio post- SNC abbr sistema nervioso central. See
polio syndrome; premenstrual sistema.
(SPM) premenstrual syndrome (PMS); sobador -ra (Mex, CA) mf folk healer
respiratorio agudo severo (SRAS) who employs manipulations and mas-
severe acute respiratory syndrome sage to treat dislocations and other or-
(SARS); vespertino sundowning thopedic conditions
*La forma no posesiva tambin se usa, sobaco m (fam) axilla, armpit (fam)
sobre todo en la literatura mdica: sobandero -ra (Col, Ven) massage thera-
Cushing syndrome, Felty syndrome, pist
etc. sobar vt (Amer) to rub, to massage
sinergia f synergy sobre adv (por encima de) over; Su pre-
sinrgico -ca adj synergistic sin arterial es de 160 sobre 90..Your
snfisis f symphysis blood pressure is 160 over 90.
sinoauricular adj sinoatrial, sinus sobrecarga f overload; de hierro iron
sinovial adj synovial overload
sinovitis f synovitis sobrecargar vt to overload
sinttico -ca adj synthetic sobrecompensacin f (psych, etc.) over-
sintetizar vt to synthesize compensation
sntoma m symptom sobrecompensar vi to overcompensate
sintomtico -ca adj symptomatic sobrecrecimiento m overgrowth; bac-
sinus m sinus; pilonidal pilonidal si- teriano intestinal bacterial overgrowth
nus syndrome
sinusal adj (card) sinoatrial, sinus sobredosis f (pl -sis) overdose
sinusitis f sinusitis sobreexcitar vt to overexcite; vr to be-
squico -ca adj psychic come overexcited
siringomielia f syringomyelia sobrellevar vt to endure, bear, to cope
sirolims m sirolimus with
sistema m system; cardiovascular sobremordida f overbite
cardiovascular system; de salud sobrepeso m excess weight
health care system; digestivo diges- sobreproduccin f overproduction
tive system; endocrino endocrine sobresalir vi to protrude, to stick out
system; esqueltico skeletal system; sobreuso m overuse; lesin f por
inmunolgico, inmunitario or in- overuse injury
mune immune system; locomotor sobreutilizacin f overutilization
musculoskeletal system; mtrico sobreviviente mf survivor; del cncer
metric system; musculoesqueltico cancer survivor
musculoskeletal system; nervioso sobrevivir vt, vi to survive
autnomo autonomic nervous system; sobriedad f sobriety; recuperar la to
nervioso central (SNC) central sober up
nervous system (CNS); nervioso sobrino -na m nephew; f niece
parasimptico parasympathetic ner- sobrio -ria adj sober
vous system; nervioso perifrico socio -cia mf (profesional) partner, asso-
peripheral nervous system; nervio- ciate
so simptico sympathetic nervous sys- socioeconmico -ca adj socioeconomic
tem; seo skeletal system; re- sociosanitario -ria adj pertaining to so-
productor or reproductivo reproduc- cial and health needs of elderly and
tive system; respiratorio respirato- disabled persons
ry system socorrista mf rescuer
sistmico -ca adj systemic socorro interj Help!; m help, assistance,
sistlico -ca adj systolic (despus de un desastre) aid, relief
sitagliptina f sitagliptin sodio m sodium
sod 281 sot
sodoma f sodomy sonda f tube, (urinary) catheter; de

sodomizar vt to sodomize alimentacin feeding tube; de gas-
sofocacin f suffocation trostoma gastrostomy tube, G-tube
sofocar vt to suffocate (fam); Foley Foley catheter; na-
sofoco m (debido a la menopausia) hot sogstrica nasogastric tube; pleu-
flash ral (esp Mex) chest tube; vesical
sofosbuvir m sofosbuvir urinary catheter
soja f soy sondaje m placement o insertion of a
sol m sun; tomar el to get sun, to sun- tube; nasogstrico placement of a
bathe nasogastric tube; vesical bladder
solamente adv only catheterization
solar adj solar sonido m sound; sonidos cardacos heart
soldado mf soldier sounds; sonidos intestinales bowel
soldar vi, vr (ortho) to knit, to unite sounds
sleo m soleus sonografa f (tcnica) ultrasonography,
solicitar vt (seguro, etc.) to apply ultrasound; (estudio) ultrasound, sono-
solicitud f (para seguro, etc.) application gram (form)
slido -da adj & m solid sonrer vi, vr to smile
solifenacina f solifenacin sonrisa f smile
solitario -ria mf loner; f Taenia, tape- sonrojarse vr (physio) to flush, to blush
worm soar vt, vi to dream; con to dream of
solo -la adj only, (sin otros) alone; de o about; despierto to daydream
progestina sola progestin-only; sen- soolencia f somnolence, sleepiness
tirse to feel alone sooliento -ta adj somnolent, sleepy,
slo adv only; slo una vez..only once drowsy
soltar vt (pp suelto) to loosen, free, (fam, sopa f soup
relajar) to relax; Suelte el cinturn.. soplar vt, vi to blow; vr la nariz (Ca-
Loosen your belt...Suelte la pierna.. rib) to blow one's nose
Relax your leg. soplo m (card) murmur; cardaco
soltero -ra adj unmarried, single heart murmur
soltura f (Mex, fam) diarrhea soportable adj tolerable, bearable
soluble adj soluble soportar vt to support, (peso) to bear
solucin f solution; amortiguadora (weight)
buffer solution; de rehidratacin soporte m support; nutricional nutri-
oral oral rehydration solution; elec- tional support; vital life support;
troltica electrolyte solution; salina vital bsico basic life support (BLS);
normal normal saline solution; vital cardaco avanzado advanced
tampn buffer solution cardiac life support (ACLS)
solvente m solvent sorber vt to sip
somtico -ca adj somatic sorbitol m sorbitol
somatizacin f somatization sorbo m sip; de jugo sip of juice
somatotropina f somatotropin sordera f deafness
somatropina f somatropin sordo -da adj deaf; (dolor) dull; mf deaf
sombra f shadow; sombras de or para person
ojos eye shadow sordomudez f deafmutism
sombrero m hat sordomudo -da adj deaf and mute; mf
someterse a vi to undergo deafmute
somnfero m sleeping pill soroche m (SA) mountain sickness
somnolencia f somnolence, sleepiness sospechoso -sa adj suspicious; de
somnoliento -ta adj somnolent, sleepy, cncer suspicious for cancer
drowsy sostn m brassiere, bra (fam)
sonambulismo m sleepwalking sostener vt to support, to sustain
sonarse la nariz vr to blow one's nose sotalol m sotalol
spa 282 suj
spa m spa, health resort; mdico me- salicylate

dical spa, med spa (fam) subtotal adj subtotal
spinosad m spinosad subungueal adj subungual
SPM abbr sndrome premenstrual. See subyacente adj underlying; problema m
sndrome. underlying problem
spray m (Ang) spray; de pimienta succin f suction; del pulgar (form)
pepper spray; nasal nasal spray thumb sucking
SRAS abbr sndrome respiratorio agu- suciedad f dirt
do severo. See sndrome. sucio -cia adj dirty
Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus sucralfato m sucralfate
aureus; resistente a (la) meti- sucralosa f sucralose
cilina (SARM) methicillin-resistant sudamina f miliaria, heat rash (fam)
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sudar vi to perspire, to sweat
stent m (pl stent or stents) stent; de sudor m perspiration, sweat
metal desnudo bare-metal stent; sudoracin f perspiration, sweating;
liberador de frmaco(s) drug-eluting nocturna night sweats
stent sudoroso -sa adj sweaty
suave adj soft, (pelo, piel) smooth, (ja- suegro -gra m father-in-law; f mother-in-
bn) mild, (toque) light, gentle law
suavizante adj (una locin, etc.) soften- suela f sole (of a shoe)
ing suelo m floor; de la boca floor of the
suavizar vt (la piel, etc.) to soften mouth; plvico or de la pelvis pel-
subacromial adj subacromial vic floor
subagudo -da adj subacute suelto -ta (pp of soltar) adj loose, free
subalimentacin f undernourishment sueo m sleep; dream; dar to make
subalimentado -da adj undernourished sleepy; mantener el to stay asleep;
subaracnoideo -a adj subarachnoid persona de ligero light sleeper;
subclavio -via adj subclavian hmedo wet dream; tener to be
subclnico -ca adj subclinical sleepy
subconciencia f subconscious suero m serum; (fisiolgico) electrolyte
subconjuntival adj subconjunctival solution, IV fluid(s) (fam); Me van a
subconsciencia f subconscious poner suero?..Are you going to give
subconsciente adj subconscious me IV fluids?; de rehidratacin
subcutneo -a adj subcutaneous oral oral rehydration solution
subdural adj subdural suero de leche m whey
subespecialidad f subspecialty sufentanilo m sufentanil
subespecialista mf subspecialist suficiente adj sufficient
subir vi to go up, rise; Le subi el az- sufrimiento m suffering
car..Your sugar went up. sufrir vi to suffer
sbito -ta adj sudden sugerencia f suggestion
subletal adj sublethal sugestin f (psych) suggestion; poder m
sublimacin f (psych) sublimation de la power of suggestion
sublingual adj sublingual sugestionabilidad f suggestibility
subluxacin f subluxation suicida adj suicidal; gesto suicida sui-
submandibular adj submandibular cide gesture; intento suicida suicide
submarino -na adj underwater attempt
submentoniano -na adj submental suicidarse vr to commit suicide
subnormal* adj with (an) intellectual suicidio m suicide; intento de suicide
disability, intellectually disabled, men- attempt; asistido por un mdico
tally retarded physician-assisted suicide
*potentially offensive, potencialmente sujecin f restraint; mecnica me-
ofensivo chanical restraint; qumica chem-
subsalicilato de bismuto m bismuth sub- ical restraint
suj 283 sus
sujetador m brassiere suplemento m supplement; alimen-

sujetar vt (a un paciente) to restrain ticio or diettico dietary supplement
sulfacetamida f sulfacetamide supositorio m suppository; vaginal
sulfadiazina, sulfadiacina f sulfadia- vaginal suppository
zine; de plata silver sulfadiazine suprarrenal adj adrenal; f (fam) adrenal
sulfafurazol m sulfisoxazole (USAN), gland, adrenal (fam)
sulfafurazole (INN) suprarrenalectoma f adrenalectomy
sulfametoxazol m sulfamethoxazole supresin f (psych, etc.) suppression
sulfas fpl sulfa drugs; [Nota: En ingls supresor -ra adj suppressive; m sup-
se usa mucho la forma singular: sulfa pressant; del apetito appetite sup-
drug.] pressant
sulfasalazina, sulfasalacina (esp. Esp) f suprimir vt to suppress, (apetito, deseo)
sulfasalazine to curb
sulfato m sulfate; de cobre copper supuracin f suppuration (form), dis-
sulfate; de condroitina chondroitin charge, secretion (of pus)
sulfate; de magnesio magnesium supurar vi to suppurate (form), to form
sulfate, Epsom salt; ferroso ferrous pus, to drain pus
sulfate; magnsico (esp. Esp) mag- supurativo -va adj suppurative
nesium sulfate suramina f suramin
sulfisoxazol m sulfisoxazole (USAN), surco m (de la sarna) burrow (of sca-
sulfafurazole (INN) bies)
sulfito m sulfite surfactante m surfactant
sulfonamida f sulfonamide surtido m supply
sulfonilurea f sulfonylurea surtir vt to supply, provide; (un medica-
sumar vt (arith) to add; Puede sumar mento de acuerdo con una receta) to
10 y 12?..Can you add 10 and 12? fill (a prescription); de nuevo (un
sumatriptn m sumatriptan medicamento de acuerdo con una
suministros mdicos mpl medical sup- receta escrita previamente) to refill (a
plies medication or prescription); efecto
superar vt to overcome; superar mie- to take effect
dos.. to overcome fears susceptibilidad f susceptibility; (irritabi-
superdotado -da adj gifted lidad) sensitivity, irritability
superego m (psych) superego susceptible adj susceptible; (persona)
superficial adj superficial sensitive; una enfermedad suscepti-
superficie f surface ble al tratamiento..a treatable disease
superior adj higher, greater; (anat) supe- ...Porqu eres tan susceptible?..
rior, upper; brazo upper arm; Why are you so sensitive?
espalda upper back; maxilar m suspender vt (un tratamiento, etc.) to
upper jaw; parte f del cuerpo up- discontinue, to suspend
per body; a higher than, greater suspensin f suspension
than, above; superior a 90..higher suspensorio m athletic supporter, jock-
(greater) than 90..above 90 strap (fam)
supernumerario -ria adj supernumera- suspirar vi to sigh
ry suspiro m sigh
supersticin f superstition sustancia f substance, matter; blanca
supervivencia f survival white matter; gris gray matter;
superviviente mf survivor; del cncer qumica chemical
cancer survivor sustitucin f (psych, etc.) substitution;
supery m (psych) superego (esp. Esp, reemplazo) replacement;
supinacin f supination articular joint replacement; de vl-
supino -na adj supine vula artica (mitral, etc.), valvu-
suplementario -ria adj supplemental, lar artica (mitral, etc.) aortic (mitral,
supplementary etc.) valve replacement
sus 284 tan
sustituir vt to replace, to substitute; Ud. substitute; mf substitute; responsa-

puede sustituir la mantequilla por ble de tomar decisiones surrogate de-
aceite de oliva..You can replace butter cision maker
with olive oil..You can substitute olive susto m fright, scare; (Amer) folk illness
oil for butter; [Nota: Observe que al manifest by anxiety and other symp-
traducir sustituir a to substitute el toms and believed to be caused by a
orden de los dos objetos mantequilla y sudden fright
aceite de oliva se invierte, lo cual no sutura f suture; absorbible, reab-
ocurre al traducirlo a to replace.] sorbible (esp. Esp) absorbable suture
sustituto m substitute; de (la) sal salt suturar vt to suture, to stitch (up) (fam)
T
tabaco m tobacco; (esp. Carib, puro) ci- tlamo m thalamus
gar; de mascar chewing tobacco; talasemia f thalassemia
sin humo smokeless tobacco talco m talc, (en polvo) talcum powder
tbano m horsefly talidomida f thalidomide
tabquico -ca adj pertaining to tobacco talio m thallium
tabaquismo m tobacco use, smoking talla f (altura) height
tabique m septum; desviado deviated taller m workshop; de entrenamiento
septum; interauricular interatrial en habilidades sociales para ciruja-
septum; interventricular interven- nos social skills training workshop for
tricular septum; nasal nasal septum surgeons
tabla de Snellen f eye chart tallo m (del pelo, pene, etc.) shaft;
tableta f tablet; dispersable wafer cerebral or enceflico brainstem
tablilla f splint taln m (anat) heel; de la mano heel
tab m (pl -bes) taboo of the hand
taburete m stool talonera f (para elevar el taln) heel lift
TAC m&f CAT scan (See also tomogra- tamao m size; de porcin serving
fa axial computarizada under tomo- size
grafa.) tambalear vi, vr to stagger
tacn m heel (of a shoe); de alto tamizaje m screening; del cncer
high-heeled; de bajo low-heeled cancer screening
tacrina f tacrine tamoxifeno m tamoxifen
tacrolimus, tacrolims (INN) m tacroli- tampn m tampon; (amortiguador) buf-
mus fer
tctil adj tactile tamsulosina f tamsulosin
tacto m touch, sense of touch; fino tangencial adj (psych) tangential
light touch sensation; rectal rectal tangencialidad f (psych) tangentiality
examination, rectal exam (fam) tanino m tannin
tadalafilo m tadalafil tanque m tank; de oxgeno oxygen
taladro m (dent) drill tank
tan 285 tem
tantalio m tantalum tecato -ta mf (PR, fam) heroin addict,

tapa f (de una botella) cap (of a bottle); junkie (fam)
de seguridad safety cap tecnecio m technetium
tapado -da adj (fam) blocked, clogged, tcnico -ca mf technician; tcnico orto-
stopped up (fam); (la nariz) congested, pdico orthotist; f technique; asp-
stuffed up, stuffy; Tengo la nariz tica aseptic o sterile technique; de
tapada..I'm congested..My nose is relajacin relaxation technique; es-
stuffed up. tril sterile technique
tapar vt to cover; (dent, fam) to fill (a tecnologa f technology; (de) punta
cavity); vr (la nariz) to stop up cutting edge technology, state of the art
tapentadol m tapentadol technology
tapiz rodante m (esp. Esp) treadmill tejido m tissue; blando soft tissue;
tapn m plug, packing; auditivo ear- cicatricial scar tissue; conectivo or
plug; de cerumen cerumen impac- conjuntivo connective tissue; de
tion; de odo earplug granulacin granulation tissue
taponamiento m tamponade; (de una he- tela f (cinta) tape; adhesiva adhesive
rida o cavidad) packing; cardaco tape
cardiac tamponade; nasal nasal telangiectasia f telangiectasia; hemo-
packing rrgica hereditaria hereditary hemor-
taquicardia f tachycardia; paroxsti- rhagic telangiectasia
ca supraventricular paroxysmal su- telaprevir m telaprevir
praventricular tachycardia telbivudina f telbivudine
tarntula f tarantula telebobina f telecoil
tarde adj & adv late; ms later; f telfono m telephone, phone (fam);
afternoon, early evening celular cellular telephone, cell phone
tardo -a adj late, delayed telemedicina f telemedicine
tarea f task; de la vida life task telemetra f telemetry
tarjeta f (del seguro, etc.) card telepate m (El Salv, Hond) bedbug
tarsal adj tarsal telmisartn m telmisartan
tarsiano -na adj tarsal temazepam m temazepam
tartamudear vi to stutter, stammer temblar vi to tremble, shake; Le
trtaro m (dent) calculus (form), tartar tiemblan las manos?..Do your hands
TARV abbr terapia or tratamiento an- shake?
tirretroviral. See terapia. temblor m tremor; (de tierra) light earth-
tasa f rate; de metabolismo basal quake; esencial essential tremor
basal metabolic rate; de mortalidad tembloroso -sa adj tremulous, shaky
death o mortality rate; de mortali- (fam)
dad infantil infant mortality rate; temor m fear
de natalidad birth rate; de sedi- temperamento m temperament
mentacin erythrocyte sedimentation temperatura f temperature; ambiente
rate (ESR) room temperature; axilar axillary
tatuaje m tattoo temperature; oral oral temperature;
taurina f taurine rectal rectal temperature; tomar(le)
tazaroteno m tazarotene la (a alguien) to take (someone's)
TB See tuberculosis. temperature; tomarse la to take
TC m&f CT scan (See also tomografa one's (own) temperature
computarizada under tomografa.) templado -da adj (tibio) lukewarm
TDAH abbr trastorno por dficit de temporada f season, time of year;
atencin con hiperactividad. See gripal flu season
trastorno. temporal adj temporary; (anat) temporal
t m tea; verde green tea temporomandibular adj temporoman-
TEC abbr terapia electroconvulsiva. dibular
See terapia. temprano -na adj & adv early; levantar-
ten 286 ter
se ms temprano..to get up earlier group therapy; de induccin induc-

tenacillas fpl tweezers tion therapy; de la conducta behav-
tenaza(s) f or fpl tweezers ioral therapy; del habla (esp. Mex)
tendencia f tendency, trend speech pathology o therapy; del
tendinitis f tendinitis; calcificante lenguaje language therapy; (logotera-
calcific tendinitis pia) speech pathology o therapy; de
tendn m tendon; de Aquiles Achilles mantenimiento (oncologa, medicina
tendon; de la corva hamstring de las adicciones, etc.) maintenance
tendonitis f tendinitis therapy; de masaje(s) massage ther-
tener vt to have; Tengo artritis..I have apy; de protones proton therapy;
arthritis. de quelacin chelation therapy; de
tenesmo m tenesmus, frequent often reemplazo de nicotina nicotine-re-
painful urge to defecate without the placement therapy; de reemplazo
ability to do so hormonal hormone-replacement thera-
tenia f Taenia, tapeworm py; de rescate salvage therapy;
tenis m tennis de resincronizacin cardaca cardiac
tenofovir m tenofovir resynchronization therapy; electro-
tenosinovitis f tenosynovitis convulsiva (TEC) electroconvulsive
tensar vt (los msculos) to tense (one's therapy (ECT); fsica (Amer) physi-
muscles) cal therapy; fotodinmica photody-
tensimetro m blood pressure monitor namic therapy; grupal group thera-
tensin f tension, strain; arterial py; hormonal hormone o hormonal
(form) blood pressure; nerviosa therapy; hormonal sustitutiva,
nervous tension hormonal sustitutoria (Esp) hormone
tenso -sa adj tense; ponerse to tense replacement therapy; intensiva
up, to get o become tense (cuidados intensivos) intensive care;
teofilina f theophylline ocupacional occupational therapy;
teora f theory respiratoria respiratory therapy
TEPT abbr trastorno de estrs pos- terapista mf (Ang) therapist; fsico
traumtico. See trastorno. (esp. Mex) physical therapist; respi-
terapeuta mf therapist; cognitivo ratorio respiratory therapist
conductual cognitive behavioral ther- teratogenicidad f teratogenicity
apist; conductual behavioral thera- teratognico -ca adj teratogenic
pist; del lenguaje speech patholo- teratoma m teratoma
gist o therapist; fsico physical ther- terazosina f terazosin
apist; ocupacional occupational terbinafina f terbinafine
therapist; respiratorio respiratory terciario -ria adj tertiary
therapist tercio m third; dos tercios two thirds
teraputico -ca adj therapeutic; f therapy terconazol m terconazole
terapia f therapy; antirretroviral or terfenadina f terfenadine
antirretrovrica (TARV) antiretrovi- trmico -ca adj thermal
ral therapy (ART); antirretroviral terminal adj terminal; en fase end-
de gran actividad (TARGA) (ant) an- stage
tiretroviral therapy (ART), highly terminar vt to finish; (una relacin) to
active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) break up
(ant); cognitiva cognitive therapy; trmino m term; a at term; embarazo
cognitivo conductual cognitive be- a term pregnancy
havioral therapy; combinada com- termocoagulacin f thermocoagulation
bination therapy; conductual be- termmetro m thermometer; rectal
havioral therapy; con haz de pro- rectal thermometer
tones proton beam therapy; de ca- termoterapia f heat therapy
lor heat therapy; de consolidacin terremoto m earthquake
consolidation therapy; de grupo terrores nocturnos mpl night terrors
ter 287 ti
terso -sa adj (piel, etc.) smooth tromboplastina (TPT) partial throm-
testamento vital m living will boplastin time (PTT); todo el all the
testicular adj testicular time
testculo m testicle; no descendido tienda f tent; store; de oxgeno oxy-
undescended testicle gen tent; de productos naturales,
Testigo de Jehov m Jehovah's Witness naturista health food store, natural
testosterona f testosterone food store
teta f nipple, teat; [Nota: teat, igual que tierra f ground
teta, es un trmino veterinario que tieso -sa adj stiff
puede ser ofensivo al aplicarse a las tifo m typhus
personas.] tifoideo -a adj typhoid; fiebre tifoidea
ttanos m tetanus typhoid fever; f typhoid fever
tetero m (Amer) baby bottle tifus m typhus
tetilla f nipple (of a male); (del bibern) TIG abbr transferencia intratubrica
nipple (of a baby bottle) de gametos. See transferencia.
tetina f (del bibern) nipple (of a baby tijeras fpl scissors; de or para uas
bottle) nail scissors; para vendajes band-
tetraciclina f tetracycline age scissors; unas tijeras..a pair of
tetracloruro de carbono m carbon tetra- scissors..a scissors
chloride timectoma f thymectomy
tetrahidrocannabinol (THC) m tetrahy- timerosal m thimerosal (USAN), thio-
drocannabinol (THC) mersal (INN)
tetraloga de Fallot f tetralogy of Fallot timidez f shyness
tetrapleja, tetraplejia f tetraplegia, tmido -da adj timid, shy, bashful
quadriplegia timo m thymus
tetrapljico -ca adj & mf quadriplegic timol m thymol
tez f complexion timolol m timolol
THC See tetrahidrocannabinol. timoma m thymoma
ta f aunt timpnico -ca adj tympanic
tiabendazol m thiabendazole tmpano m (anat) eardrum
tiagabina f tiagabine timpanoplastia f tympanoplasty
tiamazol m methimazole (USAN), thia- tina f (de bao) bathtub; de hidroma-
mazole (INN) saje (esp. Mex) whirlpool
tiamina f thiamine tincin f (micro) stain; de Gram
tiazida f thiazide Gram stain; de Papanicolaou Papa-
tibia f tibia, shinbone (fam) nicolaou smear
tibio -bia adj lukewarm, slightly warm tinea tinea; capitis tinea capitis, ring-
tiburn m shark worm of the scalp (fam); corporis
tic m (pl tics) tic; doloroso trigeminal tinea corporis, ringworm (fam);
neuralgia, tic douloureux cruris tinea cruris, jock itch (fam o
ticagrelor m ticagrelor vulg); pedis tinea pedis, athlete's
tiempo m time; weather; Cunto tiem- foot (fam)
po hace que se siente enferma?..How tinidazol m tinidazole
long have you been feeling sick?... tinnitus m (frec. pl) tinnitus
cuando hace mal tiempo..when the tinte m dye
weather is bad; ahorrar to save tintura f (medicina) tincture; (tinte) dye
time; con el eventually, in time; tia f tinea; del cuero cabelludo or
mucho a long time; poco a short de la cabeza tinea capitis (form), ring-
time; de hemorragia bleeding time; worm of the scalp; corporal or del
de ocio leisure time; de pro- cuerpo tinea corporis (form), ring-
trombina (TP) prothrombin time (PT); worm; inguinal tinea cruris (form),
de sangrado or sangra bleeding jock itch (fam o vulg); versicolor
time; libre free time; parcial de tenia o pityriasis versicolor
to 288 tor
to m uncle; mpl uncles, aunts and uncles dolor high (low) pain tolerance o tol-
tiomersal m thiomersal, thimerosal erance of pain; alteracin f de la a
tiotropio m tiotropium la glucosa impaired glucose tolerance;
tpico -ca adj typical inmunolgica immune tolerance
tipo m type; de sangre A (B, O, etc.) tolerante adj tolerant
blood type A (B, O, etc.); de tejido tolerar vt to tolerate, stand, bear
tissue type tolnaftato m tolnaftate
tipranavir m tipranavir tolteradina f tolteradine
tiraleche m (Mex) breast pump tolueno m toluene
tiramina f tyramine toma elctrica f electrical outlet
tira reactiva f (para sangre) test strip; tomacorriente m electrical outlet
(para orina) dipstick tomana f ptomaine
tirita f (esp. Esp) small adhesive bandage tomar vt (una bebida) to drink; (medi-
tiroglobulina f thyroglobulin camentos, etc.) to take; Tome esta
tiroidectoma f thyroidectomy pastilla dos veces al da..Take this pill
tiroideo -a adj pertaining to the thyroid twice a day; aire (fam, inspirar) to
gland inhale, breathe in
tiroides m&f (pl -des) (fam) thyroid tomate m tomato
gland, thyroid (fam) tomografa f (tcnica) tomography; (es-
tiroiditis f thyroiditis; de Hashimoto tudio) tomogram (form), scan; com-
Hashimoto's thyroiditis; subaguda putarizada (TC), axial computa-
subacute thyroiditis rizada (TAC) computed tomography
tirn m (muscular) pulled muscle, strain (CT), computerized axial tomography
tirosina f tyrosine (CAT); CT scan, CAT scan; com-
tirotxico -ca adj thyrotoxic putarizada helicoidal spiral computed
tirotoxicosis f thyrotoxicosis tomography, spiral CT (fam); spiral CT
tirotropina, tirotrofina f thyrotropin, scan; por emisin de positrones
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) positron emission tomography (PET);
tiroxina f thyroxine PET scan; tomografa por emisin de
tisana f medicinal tea positrones-tomografa computariza-
titanio m titanium da (PET-CT) positron emission tomo-
titulacin f titration graphy-computed tomography (PET-
titulado -da adj titrated; (certificado) CT); PET-CT scan
certified tomgrafo m (form) CT scanner
titular vt to titrate tnico m tonic, toner; para la piel
ttulo m titer skin toner
tizanidina f tizanidine tonificacin f toning; ejercicios de
toalla f towel; facial washcloth; toning exercises
sanitaria or femenina sanitary pad o tonificar vt (los msculos) to tone (one's
napkin muscles)
toallita f (facial) washcloth; ntima tono m tone; tonos cardacos heart
(Esp) sanitary napkin sounds; muscular muscle tone
tobillo m ankle tonsilectoma f (Ang) tonsillectomy
tocar vt to touch tonsilitis f tonsillitis
tocoferol m tocopherol tpico -ca adj topical
toclisis, tocolisis f tocolysis topiramato m topiramate
tocoltico -ca adj & m tocolytic toque m touch; teraputico therapeu-
tocologa f obstetrics tic touch
toclogo -ga mf obstetrician toracentesis f (pl -sis) thoracentesis
tofo m tophus torcico -ca adj thoracic
tofu m tofu toracocentesis f (pl -sis) thoracentesis
tolerable adj tolerable, bearable toracoscopia, toracoscopa f thoraco-
tolerancia f tolerance; alta (baja) al scopy
tor 289 tra
toracoscpico -ca adj thoracoscopic tiempo.

toracotoma f thoracotomy TPI abbr trombocitopenia inmune. See
torasemida, torsemida f torsemide trombocitopenia.
(USAN), torasemide (INN) TPT abbr tiempo parcial de trombo-
trax m thorax, chest plastina. See tiempo.
torcedura f sprain trabajador -ra mf worker; social so-
torcerse vr to sprain, to twist; Cundo cial worker
se torci la mueca?..When did you trabajar vi to work; (funcionar) to func-
sprain your wrist? tion, to work
torcido -da adj crooked, twisted trabajo m work, job; corporal body-
tormenta tiroidea f thyroid storm work; de parto labor; entrar en
tornillo m (ortho) screw de parto to go into labor; estar en
torniquete m tourniquet de parto to be in labor; social so-
toronja f grapefruit cial work
torpe adj clumsy traccin f traction
torrente sanguneo m bloodstream tracoma m trachoma
torsin f torsion; testicular testicular tracto m tract; digestivo or gastro-
torsion intestinal digestive o gastrointestinal
torso m torso tract; genital genital tract; geni-
tortcolis f torticollis tourinario genitourinary tract; si-
tortura f torture nusal sinus tract; urinario urinary
torturar vt to torture tract
torunda f (form) cotton ball, pledget traducir vt to translate
(form), soft material used for wound tragar vt, vi to swallow; saliva to
care or to stop hemorrhage swallow (dry swallow)
torus m (pl torus) torus; palatino to- trago m swallow; (anat) tragus
rus palatinus tramadol m tramadol
torzn m (Mex, fam) abdominal cramp trancazo m (fam) (influenza) influenza,
tos f cough; jarabe m para la cough flu; (dengue) dengue
syrup; pastilla para la cough drop; trance m trance
ferina pertussis (form), whooping tranquilizante adj calming, sedative; m
cough; perruna barking cough; (esp. vet) sedative; (ant, neurolptico)
seca dry cough neuroleptic
toser vi to cough; Tosa fuerte..Cough tranquilizar vt (esp. vet) to sedate, to
hard. tranquilize (esp. vet); vr to calm down,
tosferina See tos ferina under tos. quiet down
tostarse vr to tan, to get a tan tranquilo -la adj calm
total adj & m total transaminasa f transaminase
toxemia f toxemia transcatter adj transcatheter
toxmico -ca adj toxemic transcurso m (de una enfermedad, etc.)
toxicidad f toxicity course (of a disease, etc.)
txico -ca adj toxic; no nontoxic transcutneo -a adj transcutaneous
toxicologa f toxicology transdrmico -ca adj transdermal
toxiclogo -ga mf toxicologist transexual adj & mf transsexual
toxicomana f drug addiction transferencia f transfer; (psych) trans-
toxicmano -na mf drug addict ference; embrionaria embryo trans-
toxina f toxin; botulnica botulinum fer; intratubrica de gametos
toxin (TIG) gamete intrafallopian transfer
toxocariasis f toxocariasis (GIFT)
toxoide m toxoid; diftrico diphtheria transferrina f transferrin
toxoid; tetnico tetanus toxoid transformacin f transformation
toxoplasmosis f toxoplasmosis transfundir vt to transfuse
TP abbr tiempo de protrombina. See transfusin f transfusion; hacer una
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to transfuse, to give a transfusion; ptico liver transplant; pulmonar

de glbulos rojos (plaquetas, etc.) lung transplant; renal renal o kid-
transfusion of red blood cells (platelets, ney transplant
etc.) trastornado -da adj (molesto) upset, dis-
transgenerismo m transgenderism turbed
transgnero adj transgender; m trans- trastornar vt to upset, disturb; vr to get
gender man, transgender person; f o become upset o disturbed
transgender woman trastorno m disorder, disturbance, disa-
transicin f transition bility; afectivo estacional seasonal
transicional adj transitional affective disorder; alimentario or
transitorio -ria adj transient alimenticio eating disorder; anmi-
translocacin f translocation co mood disorder; antisocial de la
transmisible adj transmissible, commu- personalidad antisocial personality
nicable disorder; bipolar bipolar disorder;
transmisin f transmission, spread; de ciclotmico cyclothymic disorder;
area airborne; de alimentaria de adaptacin adjustment disorder;
foodborne; de sangunea blood- de ansiedad anxiety disorder; de
borne ansiedad por separacin separation
transmitir vt to transmit; transmitido anxiety disorder; de aprendizaje
por el agua waterborne learning disability; de estrs
transpiracin f perspiration, sweating postraumtico (TEPT) post-traumatic
transpirar vi to perspire, to sweat stress disorder (PTSD); de la con-
transportar vt to transport ducta behavioral disorder; de la
transporte m transport excitacin sexual en la mujer female
transposicin f transposition sexual arousal disorder; de la per-
transrectal adj transrectal sonalidad personality disorder; de
transuretral adj transurethral la personalidad por dependencia de-
transvaginal adj transvaginal pendent personality disorder; de la
trapecio m (anat) trapezius; (para una personalidad por evitacin avoidant
cama hospitalaria) trapeze (for a hos- personality disorder; del aprendi-
pital bed) zaje learning disability; del espec-
trquea f trachea, windpipe (fam) tro autista autism spectrum disorder;
traquetis f tracheitis del estado de nimo mood disor-
traqueobronquitis f tracheobronchitis der; del habla speech disorder;
traqueostoma f tracheostomy del humor mood disorder; del len-
traqueotoma f tracheotomy guaje language disorder; del movi-
trasbocar vi (SA, fam) to vomit, throw miento movement disorder; del
up sueo sleep disorder; de pnico
trasero m (fam) buttocks, bottom (fam), panic disorder; de personalidad
rear end (fam) personality disorder; de somatiza-
trasladar vt (a un paciente) to transfer, cin somatoform disorder; dismr-
to move fico corporal body dysmorphic disor-
traspi m stumble, slip; dar un to der; esquizoide de la personalidad
stumble, trip, slip schizoid personality disorder; es-
trasplantar vt to transplant quizotpico de la personalidad schiz-
trasplante m transplant; capilar hair otypal personality disorder; histri-
transplant; cardaco or de corazn nico de la personalidad histrionic per-
heart transplant; de hgado liver sonality disorder; lmite de la per-
transplant; de mdula sea bone sonalidad borderline personality disor-
marrow transplant; de rgano(s) order; mieloproliferativo myeloproli-
gan transplant; de pelo hair trans- ferative disorder; narcisista de la
plant; de pulmn lung transplant; personalidad narcissistic personality
de rion kidney transplant; he- disorder; obsesivo-compulsivo ob-
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sessive compulsive disorder; obse- tretinona f tretinoin

sivo-compulsivo de la personalidad triage m triage
obsessive-compulsive personality dis- triamcinolona f triamcinolone
order; paranoide de la personali- triamtereno m triamterene
dad paranoid personality disorder; triazolam m triazolam
por atracn binge eating disorder; trceps m (pl -ceps) triceps
por dficit de atencin con hiperacti- tricocfalo m whipworm
vidad (TDAH) attention deficit hyper- tricomoniasis f trichomoniasis
activity disorder (ADHD); por es- tricotilomana f trichotillomania, com-
trs postraumtico (TEPT) post-trau- pulsion to pull one's hair out
matic stress disorder (PTSD) tricspide adj tricuspid
tratable adj treatable trifsico -ca adj (pharm) triphasic
tratado -da adj treated; no untreated trifocal adj trifocal
tratamiento m treatment, therapy; trigmino -na adj trigeminal
antirretroviral or antirretrovrico triglicrido m triglyceride
(TARV) antiretroviral therapy (ART); trigo m wheat; integral or entero
antirretroviral de gran actividad whole wheat
(TARGA) (ant) antiretroviral therapy trihexifenidilo m trihexyphenidyl
(ART), highly active antiretroviral trillizo -za mf triplet
therapy (HAART) (ant); combina- trimestre m trimester
do combination therapy; de con- trimetoprim m trimethoprim
ducto root canal therapy (form), root trimetoprima m trimethoprim
canal (fam); de consolidacin con- tripa f (fam, frec. pl) intestine, bowel,
solidation therapy; de induccin gut
induction therapy; de manteni- tripanosomiasis f trypanosomiasis
miento maintenance treatment o ther- tripsina f trypsin
apy; de rescate salvage therapy o triptfano m tryptophan
treatment; directamente observado triquinosis, triquinelosis f trichinosis,
directly observed therapy trichinellosis
tratar vt (una enfermedad) to treat; (un trismo m trismus
paciente) to treat, to attend; vi de to trisoma f trisomy; 21 trisomy 21
try; Trate de no aislarse..Try not to triste adj sad
isolate yourself. tristeza f sadness
trauma m trauma triturar vt (pharm, etc.; form) to crush,
traumtico -ca adj traumatic to grind
traumatismo m trauma (physical) trivalente adj trivalent
traumatizar vt to traumatize trocnter m trochanter
traumatologa f traumatology trocantreo -a adj trochanteric
traumatlogo -ga mf trauma surgeon, trocantrico -ca adj trochanteric
traumatologist trombectoma f thrombectomy
travesti mf transvestite trombo m thrombus
travestido -da mf (esp. Esp) transvestite tromboangetis obliterante f thrombo-
travestismo m transvestism angiitis obliterans
travieso -sa adj mischievous trombocitopenia f thrombocytopenia;
traza f trace; elementos traza trace ele- inmune (TPI) immune thrombocyto-
ments; trazas de protenas..trace(s) of penia (ITP)
protein trombocitosis f thrombocytosis; esen-
trazador m tracer cial essential thrombocytosis
trazodona f trazodone tromboembolia f thromboembolism
trbol rojo m (bot) red clover tromboflebitis f thrombophlebitis
trematodo m fluke trombolisis f thrombolysis
trementina f turpentine tromboltico -ca adj & m thrombolytic
treonina f threonine trombosis f (pl -sis) thrombosis; ve-
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nosa profunda (TVP) deep venous queal endotracheal tube; torcico

thrombosis (DVT) chest tube
trompa f tube; de Eustaquio Eusta- tubo-ovrico -ca adj tubo-ovarian
chian tube; uterina, de Falopio tubular adj tubular
(ant) fallopian tube tbulo m tubule
tronco m (anat) trunk; cerebral or tuerto -ta adj blind in one eye
enceflico brainstem tularemia f tularemia
tropezar vi to stumble, trip tumor m tumor; benigno benign tu-
tropical adj tropical mor; cerebral brain tumor; des-
trotar vi (forma de ejercicio) to jog moide desmoid tumor; de Wilms
tubrico -ca adj tubal Wilms' tumor; maligno malignant
tuberculina f tuberculin tumor
tuberculoide adj tuberculoid tumoral adj pertaining to a tumor; tama-
tuberculosis (TB) f tuberculosis (TB) o tumor size
tuberculoso -sa adj tuberculous; infec- tnel m tunnel; carpiano carpal tun-
cin tuberculosa latente latent tuber- nel; tarsiano tarsal tunnel
culosis infection tupido -da adj (esp. Carib) con la nariz
tubera f tubing congested, having a stuffed up o
tubo m tube; de drenaje drainage stuffy nose
tube; de ensayo test tube; de tutor -ra mf (legal) guardian, conserva-
gas-trostoma gastrostomy tube, G- tor
tube (fam); de trax chest tube; TVP abbr trombosis venosa profunda.
di-gestivo digestive tract; endotra- See trombosis.
U
lcera f ulcer, sore; de decbito de- sound
cubitus ulcer, pressure sore; de es- ultrasonido m ultrasound (diagnostic
trs stress ulcer; duodenal duo- modality); (esp. Mex, estudio) ultra-
denal ulcer; gstrica gastric ulcer; sound (study), sonogram (form);
pptica peptic ulcer; por estrs teraputico ultrasound therapy, thera-
stress ulcer; por presin pressure peutic ultrasound
sore ultrasonoterapia f ultrasound therapy,
ulceracin f ulceration therapeutic ultrasound
ulcerado -da adj ulcerated ultravioleta adj ultraviolet
ulipristal m ulipristal umbral m threshold; de audicin au-
ltimamente adv recently ditory threshold; de(l) dolor pain
ltimo -ma adj last; su ltima ciruga.. threshold
your last surgery uncinaria f hookworm
ltimos ritos mpl last rites uncin de los enfermos f anointing of
ultrafiltracin f ultrafiltration the sick
ultrasnico -ca adj pertaining to ultra- ungueal adj ungual
ung 293 vu
ungento m ointment, salve gencias emergency department (ED)

nico -ca adj only; la nica manera..the urgente adj urgent
only way urinario -ria adj urinary
unidad f unit, department; coronaria urocinasa f urokinase
or de cuidados coronarios coronary urocultivo m (form) urine culture
care unit; de cuidados intensivos urodinmica f urodynamics
(UCI) intensive care unit (ICU); de urogenital adj urogenital
sangre unit of blood; de terapia in- urografa f (tcnica) pyelography, uro-
tensiva intensive care unit (ICU); graphy; (estudio) pyelogram, urogram;
de urgencias emergency department excretora excretory urography;
(ED), emergency room (ER); inter- excretory urogram; intravenosa
nacional international unit intravenous pyelography; intravenous
uniforme adj uniform; m uniform pyelogram
unilateral adj unilateral urograma m pyelogram, urogram
unin f (ortho, etc.) union uroquinasa, urokinasa, urocinasa f
unir vt, vr to unite, join urokinase
universal adj universal urologa f urology
uno m hacer del (euph, orinar) to urlogo -ga mf urologist
urinate, to do number one (euph) urosepsis f urosepsis
ua f nail; (de la mano) fingernail; (del urticaria f urticaria, hives (fam)
pie) toenail; (de una mascota) claw; usar vt to use
de caballo (bot) coltsfoot; de gato uso m use; uso del brazo use of the arm;
(bot) cat's claw; encarnada, en- para repetido reusable; compa-
terrada (esp. Mex) ingrown nail sivo (pharm) compassionate use;
uero m ingrown nail; (panadizo) whit- excesivo excessive use
low, felon usual adj usual
uranio m uranium usuario -ria mf user
urbano -na adj urban uta f mild form of American cutaneous
urea f urea leishmaniasis
uremia f uremia uterino -na adj uterine
urmico -ca adj uremic tero m uterus; en el in utero
urter m ureter UTI abbr unidad de terapia intensiva.
ureteral adj ureteral See unidad.
uretra f urethra utilizar vt to utilize, use
uretritis f urethritis; no gonoccica vea f uvea
non-gonococcal urethritis uvetis f uveitis
urgencia f emergency; sala de urgencias vula f uvula
emergency room (ER); unidad f de ur-
vac 294 var
V
vaciamiento m emptying; ganglionar vaginitis f vaginitis
total lymph node resection vaginosis f vaginosis; bacteriana
vaciar vt to empty; la vejiga to empty bacterial vaginosis
one's bladder, to void vago m vagus
vaco -a adj empty vagotoma f vagotomy; selectiva se-
vacuna f vaccine; vaccinia; anti- lective vagotomy
gripal flu o influenza vaccine; anti- vaina f sheath; nerviosa nerve sheath
poliomieltica oral oral polio vaccine; valaciclovir m valacyclovir
atenuada attenuated vaccine; valdecoxib m valdecoxib
BCG BCG vaccine; conjugada valcula See vallcula.
conjugated vaccine; contra (la) valeriana f (bot) valerian
difteria, (el) ttanos y (la) tos ferina valgo -ga adj valgus
(DTP) diphtheria, tetanus, and per- validacin f (psych, etc.) validation
tussis (DTP) vaccine; (acelular) teta- validez f validity
nus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vlido -da adj valid
(Tdap) vaccine; contra el saram- valiente adj brave; S valiente!..Be
pin, las paperas y la rubola mea- brave!
sles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vac- valina f valine
cine; contra el ttanos, la difteria vallcula f vallecula
y la tos ferina (Ang) tetanus, diphthe- valor m value; (coraje) courage; nu-
ria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vac- tritivo nutritional value; valores per-
cine; contra (el) Haemophilus in- sonales personal values
fluenzae tipo b Haemophilus influen- valoracin f evaluation, assessment, test-
zae type b vaccine; contra la gripe ing
flu vaccine; contra la hepatitis B valorar vt (evaluar) to evaluate
hepatitis B vaccine; contra la in- valproato sdico, valproato m valproic
fluenza influenza vaccine; contra acid, sodium valproate, valproate
la rabia rabies vaccine; contra la valsartn m valsartan
varicela varicella vaccine; contra valvulotoma f valvuloplasty, valvotomy
la viruela smallpox vaccine; contra vlvula f valve; artica aortic valve;
(el) ttanos y (la) difteria tetanus- de escape (psych) outlet; mitral
diphtheria (Td) vaccine; inactivada mitral valve; pilrica pyloric valve;
inactivated vaccine; meningoccica pulmonar pulmonic valve; tri-
meningococcal vaccine; neumoc- cspide tricuspid valve
cica pneumococcal vaccine; Sabin valvuloplastia f valvuloplasty
Sabin vaccine; Salk Salk vaccine; vancomicina f vancomycin
Tdap (Ang) Tdap vaccine; triple vapor m vapor, steam; cocer al to
viral measles, mumps, and rubella steam cook, to steam
(MMR) vaccine; viva live vaccine vaporizacin f vaporization
vacunacin f vaccination, immunization vaporizador m vaporizer
vacunado -da adj vaccinated; no un- vardenafil, vardenafilo m vardenafil
vaccinated; mf vaccinee vareniclina f varenicline
vacunal adj pertaining to vaccination; variable adj & f variable
cobertura vaccination coverage variacin f variation
vacunar vt to vaccinate, to immunize; variante adj & f variant; de enferme-
sin unvaccinated dad de Creutzfeldt-Jakob Creutz-
vagal adj vagal feldt-Jakob disease variant, variant of
vagina f vagina Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
vaginal adj vaginal variar vi to vary, to fluctuate
var 295 ven
varice, vrice f varix, varicose vein bladder

(fam); [Nota: El trmino varix se usa vela de odo f ear candle
casi siempre en el plural: varices.] vello m body hair; axilar axillary hair;
varicela f varicella, chickenpox (fam) corporal body hair; facial facial
varicocele m varicocele hair; pbico pubic hair
varicoso -sa adj varicose; vena vari- velocidad de sedimentacin globular
cose vein (VSG) f erythrocyte sedimentation rate
variz f (pl varices) (esp. Esp) See varice. (ESR)
varo -ra adj varus velo del paladar m (form) soft palate
varn m male vena f vein; antecubital antecubital
vascular adj vascular vein; femoral femoral vein; por-
vasculitis f vasculitis; leucocitocls- ta portal vein; safena interna great
tica leukocytoclastic vasculitis; ne- saphenous vein; subclavia subcla-
crotizante or necrosante necrotizing vian vein; varicosa varicose vein;
vasculitis; por hipersensibilidad yugular (externa, inerna) (exter-
hypersensitivity vasculitis nal, internal) jugular vein
vasectoma f vasectomy vena cava f vena cava; inferior in-
vaselina f petroleum jelly, petrolatum ferior vena cava; superior su-
vasija f basin, bedpan perior vena cava
vaso m vessel; glass; un vaso de agua..a vencer vt to overcome; miedos to
glass of water; sanguneo blood overcome fears
vessel vencido -da adj (pharm) outdated, out of
vasoconstriccin f vasoconstriction date
vasoconstrictor m vasoconstrictor vencimiento m (pharm) expiration; fe-
vasodilatacin f vasodilation, vasodilata- cha de expiration date
tion; [Nota: Estos dos trminos en in- venda f bandage, dressing (before appli-
gls tienen la misma acepcin. Vasodi- cation); dressing material, wrap;
latation es un poco ms formal y se en- adhesiva adhesive bandage; elsti-
cuentra ms que todo en la literatura ca elastic bandage; elstica auto-
mdica.] adherente (Amer), elstica cohesi-
vasodilatador m vasodilator va (Esp) self-adherent elastic wrap
vasoespasmo m vasospasm vendaje m bandage, dressing (after ap-
vasopresina f vasopressin plication); adhesivo adhesive band-
vasovagal adj vasovagal age; compresivo pressure o com-
VEB abbr virus Epstein-Barr. See vi- pression bandage o dressing; els-
rus. tico elastic bandage; funcional tap-
vecindad f neighborhood ing; oclusivo occlusive dressing;
vecindario m neighborhood en ocho figure-of-eight bandage
vecino -na mf neighbor vendar vt to bandage, to dress (a wound)
vector m vector veneno m poison, venom; para hor-
veganismo m veganism migas (ratas, etc.) ant (rat, etc.) poi-
vegano -na adj & mf vegan son
vegetacin f vegetation venenoso -sa adj poisonous
vegetal adj & m vegetable venreo -a adj (ant) sexually transmit-
vegetarianismo m vegetarianism ted, venereal (ant)
vegetariano -na adj & mf vegetarian venir vi to come; de familia to run in
vegetativo -va adj vegetative; estado one's family; vr (fam or vulg, alcanzar
persistente persistent vegetative state el orgasmo) to have an orgasm, to
vehculo m vehicle come (fam o vulg)
vejez f old age venlafaxina f venlafaxine
vejiga f bladder; blister; hiperactiva venografa f (tcnica) venography; (estu-
overactive bladder; neurognica, dio) venogram
neurgena (esp. Esp) neurogenic venopuncin f venipuncture, puncture of
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a vein for withdrawing blood or for in- veces at times; cada each time, eve-
jection or transfusion ry time; de en cuando from time to
venoso -sa adj venous time, occasionally; la primera the
venta f sale; de libre over-the-coun- first time; la prxima the next time;
ter, non-prescription la ltima the last time; muchas ve-
ventaja f advantage; las ventajas e in- ces many times, often; por primera
convenientes..the advantages and dis- first, for the first time; raras veces
advantages rarely; una one time
ventilacin f ventilation; mecnica VHB abbr virus de la hepatitis B. See
mechanical ventilation; no invasiva virus.
con presin positiva noninvasive pos- VHC abbr virus de la hepatitis C. See
itive pressure ventilation virus.
ventilador m electric fan; (respirador) VHS abbr virus herpes simple. See vi-
ventilator rus.
ventosear vi to pass gas va f tract, duct; route; por oral by
ventosidad f gas (expelled from rectum) mouth; va(s) area(s) (inferior[es],
ventral adj ventral superior[es]) (lower, upper) airway;
ventricular adj ventricular biliar bile duct, biliary tract; vas
ventrculo m ventricle biliares biliary tract; de adminis-
vnula f venule tracin route of administration; va(s)
ver vt, vi (pp visto) to see; vr to look, to digestiva(s) digestive tract; lagri-
look like; Se ve triste..You look sad. mal lacrimal duct, tear duct (fam); vas
verano m summer nasales nasal passages; va(s) respi-
verapamilo, verapamil m verapamil ratoria(s) (inferior[es] or baja[s],
verbasco m (bot) mullein alta[s]) (lower, upper) respiratory tract
verdadero -ra adj true viable adj viable
verde adj green viajes mpl travel; al extranjero for-
verdoso -sa adj greenish eign travel
verdugo, verdugn m welt, wheal vial m vial
verdura f vegetable; fpl greens vbora f viper, (type of) poisonous snake
vergenza f shame, embarrassment vibracin f vibration
verruga f wart; genital genital wart; vibrador m (juego sexual) vibrator
plantar plantar wart vicio m bad habit
vrtebra f vertebra vctima f victim
vertebroplastia f vertebroplasty vida f life, lifetime; asistida (esp.
vertical adj vertical Esp) assisted living; de por for life,
vrtice m (anat) vertex lifelong, indefinitely; media half-
vrtigo m vertigo life; sexual sex life; social social
vesical adj pertaining to the bladder; life
sonda bladder catheter vidarabina f vidarabine
vescula f vesicle, blister; (fam) gallblad- video, vdeo (RAE) m video
der; biliar gallbladder videotoracoscopia f video-assisted thor-
vestibular adj vestibular acoscopy
vestbulo m vestibule vidrio m glass; un pedazo de vidrio..a
vestido m dress piece of glass
vestir vt to dress; vr to dress (oneself), to viejo -ja adj old; m old man, old person;
get dressed f old woman
veterano -na mf veteran viento m wind
veterinario -ria adj veterinary; mf veter- vientre m belly, abdomen; (fam, tero)
inarian; f veterinary medicine womb
vez f (pl veces) time; cuatro veces ms vigabatrina f vigabatrin
grande..four times as big...dos veces vigilancia f surveillance, monitoring; (es-
al da..two times a day, twice daily; a tado de alerta) alertness
vig 297 vol
vigor m stamina humano de clulas T human T-lym-

vigoroso -sa adj vigorous, strong; (acti- photrophic virus; Norwalk Norwalk
vidad) strenuous virus; respiratorio sincitial,
VIH abbr virus de la inmunodeficien- sincitial respiratorio, sincicial
cia humana. See virus. respiratorio respiratory syncytial vi-
vinagre m vinegar rus; varicela-zster varicella-zoster
vinblastina f vinblastine virus; vivo live virus
vinchuca f (Arg, Bol, Chile, Ur) kissing vscera f organ; hueca hollow organ
bug visceral adj visceral
vincristina f vincristine viscosidad f viscosity
vnculo m (obst, psych, etc.) bond, con- viscoso -sa adj viscous
nection; establecer un vnculo (afecti- visible adj visible
vo), establecer vnculos (afectivos) to visin f vision; borrosa blurred
bond vision; cercana near vision; de
vino m wine; blanco white wine; tnel tunnel vision; doble double
tinto red wine vision; en tnel tunnel vision;
violacin f (sexual) rape lejana far vision; nocturna night
violar vt (sexualmente) to rape vision; perifrica peripheral vision;
violencia f violence; con armas de tnel tunnel vision
fuego gun violence; domstica or visita f visit; al mdico visit to the
conyugal domestic violence; vial doctor, doctor's visit; domiciliaria
road rage house call, visit to a patient's home;
violento -ta adj violent mdica doctor's visit; no progra-
violeta de genciana f Gentian violet mada unscheduled visit, drop-in (fam)
viral adj viral visitante mf visitor
viremia f viremia visitar vt to visit
virgen mf virgin vista f sight, eyesight, vision; (radiogra-
virginidad f virginity fa, etc.) view; a simple with the
vrico -ca adj viral naked eye; cansada (fam) presbyo-
virilidad f virility, manhood pia; corta nearsightedness; pa-
virilizacin f virilization normica panoramic view
virologa f virology visto pp of ver
virolgico -ca adj virologic o virological visual adj visual
virtual adj virtual; endoscopia virtual visualizacin f visualization
endoscopy visualizar vt to visualize
viruela f smallpox vital adj vital
virulencia f virulence vitalidad f vitality
virulento -ta adj virulent vitamina f vitamin; A (B1 2 , etc.) vi-
virus m (pl virus) virus; atenuado at- tamin A (B1 2 , etc.); hidrosoluble
tenuated virus; de la gripe flu vi- water-soluble vitamin; liposoluble
rus; de la hepatitis B (VHB) hepa- fat-soluble vitamin
titis B virus (HBV); de la hepatitis vitamnico -ca adj pertaining to vita-
C (VHC) hepatitis C virus (HCV); mins; contenido vitamin content
de (la) influenza influenza o flu virus; vitligo, vitiligo m vitiligo
de (la) inmunodeficiencia humana vtreo -a adj vitreous
(VIH) human immunodeficiency virus viuda negra f black widow
(HIV); del Nilo Occidental West viudo -da adj widowed; m widower; f
Nile virus; del papiloma humano widow
(VPH) human papillomavirus (HPV); vivir vi to live; vivir con sida..to live
Epstein-Barr (VEB) Epstein-Barr with AIDS
virus (EBV); gripal influenza o flu vivo -va adj alive, (virus, vacuna) live
virus; herpes simple (VHS) herpes vocal adj vocal
simplex virus (HSV); linfotrpico voltear vt (a un encamado) to turn; vr to
vol 298 xan
turn over, roll over; Me volteo?.. vmito(s) en proyectil, vmitos en

Should I turn over? escopetazo (Esp) projectile vomiting
voltio m volt voriconazol m voriconazole
volumen m volume; corriente tidal voyeurismo m voyeurism
volume voz f (pl voces) voice, speech; hablar or
voluntad f will; contra su against decir en baja to whisper; perder la
your (his, her) will; fuerza de will to lose one's voice
power; por propia of one's own VPH abbr virus del papiloma humano.
free will; (documento de) anticipa- See virus.
da advance directive VSG abbr velocidad de sedimentacin
voluntario -ria adj voluntary; mf volun- globular. See velocidad.
teer vuelta f turn; darse media to turn
volver vi (pp vuelto) en s to regain around; darse to turn; (voltearse) to
consciousness, to come to (fam); vr turn over, roll over; dar vueltas (girar)
loco to go crazy, to flip out (fam) to spin; Todo me da vueltas..Every-
vlvulo m volvulus thing's spinning.
vomitar vt, vi to vomit, to throw up (fam) vuelto pp of volver
vomitivo -va adj & m emetic vulnerable adj vulnerable
vmito m (frec. pl) vomit; vomiting; v- vulva f vulva
mitos del embarazo morning sickness;
W
warfarina f warfarin
X
xantoma m xanthoma
ya 299 zur
Y
ya visto m dj vu yerno m son-in-law
Y de Roux, Roux-en-Y; derivacin gs- yeso m (ortho) cast; plaster (for a cast);
trica en Y de Roux Roux-en-Y gastric removible removable cast
bypass yeyunal adj jejunal
yema f yolk; (del dedo) pad (of the fin- yeyuno m jejunum
ger); de huevo egg yolk yo m (psych) ego
yerba See hierba. yodado -da adj iodized
yerbabuena f (bot) peppermint yodo m iodine
yerbatero -ra mf herbalist, person who yoga m yoga
sells or prescribes herbs yogur m yogurt
yerbero -ra mf herbalist, person who yohimbina f yohimbine
sells or prescribes herbs yuca f (bot) yucca
yerna f (esp. Carib) daughter-in-law yugular adj jugular
Z
zafirlukast m zafirlukast zoledronate
zalcitabina f zalcitabine zolmitriptn m zolmitriptan
zalepln, zaleplon m zaleplon zolpidem m zolpidem
zanahoria f carrot zombi, zombie m zombie
zanamivir m zanamivir zona f zone, area; m (zster) herpes zos-
zancudo m (Amer) (type of) mosquito ter, shingles; afectada affected
zapato m shoe; zapatos ortopdicos or- area; de confort or comodidad
thopedic shoes comfort zone
zarzaparrilla f (bot) sarsaparilla zoofilia f zoophilia
zen adj & m zen zorrillo m (esp. Amer) skunk
zidovudina f zidovudine zumaque m (bot) poison sumac
zigomicosis f zygomycosis zumba f (ES, Guat; fam) binge
zigoto m zygote zumbido m (de odo, etc.) ringing, buzz-
zinc m zinc; xido de zinc oxide ing
ziprasidona f ziprasidone zumo m (esp. Esp) juice
zoledronato (esp. Esp) zoledronic acid, zurdo -da adj left-handed
DIALOGUES
DILOGOS
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HISTORY AND PHYSICAL/

HISTORIA CLNICA Y EXAMEN FSICO
PRESENT ILLNESS / ENFERMEDAD ACTUAL

Good morning. I'm Dr. Jones. / Buenos das. Soy la Dra. Jones.
Good afternoon. I'm Dr. Smith. / Buenas tardes. Soy el Dr. Smith.
Have a seat, ma'am. / Sintese, seora.
How can I help you? / En qu puedo servirle?
What brings you here today? / Qu lo trae por aqu?
Do you have pain? / Tiene Ud. dolor?
Where is the pain exactly? / Dnde est el dolor exactamente?
Can you show me? / Puede ensearme?
Does the pain move to other areas? / Se le mueve el dolor a otros lados?
Does the pain stay here? / Se le queda aqu el dolor?
What is the pain like? / Cmo es el dolor?
Sharp? / Agudo?
Dull? / Sordo?
Does it burn? / Le arde?
Like quick jabs? / Como punzadas (piquetes)?
Like pressure? / Como una opresin?
Is it a severe pain? / Es un dolor severo?
Moderate? / Moderado?
Mild? / Leve?
When did the pain begin? / Cundo le empez el dolor?
When was the first time you ever had this pain? / Cundo fue la prime-
ra vez que sinti este dolor?
Did it go away for a while? / Se le quit por un tiempo?
By itself? / Por s solo?
When did it begin again? / Cundo le empez de nuevo?
Does the pain come and go? / El dolor, va y viene?
Is it a constant pain? / Es un dolor constante?
When it comes, how long does it last? / Cuando le viene, cunto tiempo
le dura?
How often do you get the pain? / Cada cunto tiempo le viene el dolor?
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In the last week, how many times have you had the pain? / En la
ltima semana, cuntas veces ha tenido el dolor?
What were you doing when the pain came on? / Qu estaba haciendo
cuando empez el dolor?
What time of day does the pain come on? / A qu hora del da empieza
el dolor?
Do you get it more often in the morning? / Le viene ms en la maana?
In the afternoon? / En la tarde?
Anytime? / A cualquier hora?
Is it worse after you eat? / Empeora despus de comer?
Is it worse when you exert yourself? / Empeora al hacer esfuerzos?
Is there anything which makes the pain worse? / Hay algo que le
agrave el dolor?
Is there anything which makes the pain better? / Hay algo que le alivie
el dolor?
Does it get better with exercise? / Se alivia con el ejercicio?
It gets worse? / Se pone peor?
Have you tried medications? / Ha probado medicamentos?
Did it help? / Le ayud?
Are there relatives or friends who have the same problem? / Hay
familiares o amigos que tienen el mismo problema?
What do you think is causing the problem? / Qu cree que est
causando el problema?
Have you seen a doctor before for this problem? / Ha consultado a un
mdico por este problema antes?
What did he say you had? / Qu le dijo que tena?
Did he do any studies? / Le hizo estudios?
Did he draw blood? / Le sac sangre?
When was this? / Cundo fue esto?
What's the name of the doctor? / Cmo se llama el mdico?
Do you know his telephone number? / Sabe su nmero de telfono?
Why did you come to the hospital today instead of some other day? /
Porqu vino al hospital hoy en vez de cualquier otro da?
Do you have any other problems? / Tiene algn otro problema?
How long have you been in the United States? / Hace cunto que est
en los Estados Unidos?
When was the last time you left the country? / Cundo fue la ltima
vez que sali del pas?
Where did you go? / A dnde fue?
By the way, how old are you? / A propsito, cuntos aos tiene Ud.?
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PAST MEDICAL HISTORY / ANTECEDENTES MDICOS
How long have you had diabetes? / Hace cunto que tiene diabetes?
Who takes care of you for your diabetes? / Quin lo trata por su diabe-
tes?
Do you have a regular doctor? / Tiene algn mdico a quien consulta
regularmente?
Where is he located? / Dnde est ubicado?
Is he a private doctor? / Es un mdico privado?
When was the last time you saw a doctor? / Cundo fue la ltima vez
que consult a un mdico?
Have you ever been hospitalized? / Ha sido hospitalizado alguna vez?
Have you ever had surgery? / Ha sido operado alguna vez?
Have you ever had any serious illness? / Alguna vez ha tenido alguna
enfermedad grave?
Have you ever had emotional problems? / Ha tenido alguna vez proble-
mas emocionales?
MEDICATIONS / MEDICAMENTOS
Are you taking any medications? / Est tomando algn medicamento?

Have you taken any over-the-counter medications? / Ha tomado algn
medicamento que se vende sin receta mdica?
Are you taking birth control pills? / Est tomando pldoras anticoncep-
tivas?
Do you have your medications with you? / Trae sus medicamentos?
What color are the pills? / De qu color son las pastillas?
Are they tablets or capsules? / Son tabletas o cpsulas?
How many times a day do you take them? / Cuntas veces al da las
toma?
Who prescribed the pills for you? / Quin le recet las pastillas?
Do you take them every day or do you forget every now and then? /
Las toma todos los das o se le olvida de vez en cuando?
For example, in a week how many times do you forget to take the pills?
/ Por ejemplo, durante una semana, cuntas veces se le olvida tomar las
pastillas?
When was the last time you took this pill? / Cundo fue la ltima vez
que tom esta pastilla?
How many of these did you take yesterday? / Cuntas de estas tom
Ud. ayer?
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Show me exactly which pills you took this morning. / Mustreme

exactamente cules pastillas tom esta maana.
When did you run out of pills? / Cundo se le acabaron las pastillas?
ALLERGIES / ALERGIAS
Are you allergic to penicillin? / Es Ud. alrgico a la penicilina?

Have you ever taken penicillin? / Ha tomado penicilina alguna vez?
Are you allergic to any medication? / Es Ud. alrgico a algn medica-
mento?
Have you ever had a bad reaction to a medicine? / Ha tenido alguna
vez una mala reaccin despus de tomar una medicina?
What happened? / Qu le pas?
Can you tolerate aspirin? / Tolera bien la aspirina?
SOCIAL HISTORY / ANTECEDENTES SOCIALES
What type of work do you do? / Qu tipo de trabajo hace Ud.?

How long have you been out of work? / Hace cunto que no trabaja?
Why haven't you been able to work? / Porqu no ha podido trabajar?
What kind of work did you use to do? / Qu tipo de trabajo haca Ud.?
Were there toxic chemicals or other hazards where you worked? /
Haba sustancias qumicas txicas u otros peligros donde trabajaba?
What do you do during the day? / Qu hace Ud. durante el da?
Do you eat well? / Come bien?
Do you sleep well? / Duerme bien?
Do you have a place to live? / Tiene dnde vivir?
Who do you live with? / Con quin vive Ud.?
Do you smoke? / Fuma Ud.?
Did you use to smoke? / Fumaba?
How many packs a day did you use to smoke? / Cuntas cajetillas
fumaba al da?
When did you quit smoking? / Cundo dej de fumar?
Do you drink alcohol? / Toma bebidas alcohlicas?
Wine? / Vino?
Beer? / Cerveza?
Did you use to drink? / Tomaba?
How long has it been since you quit drinking? / Hace cunto que no
toma?
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When was the last time you had a drink? / Cundo fue la ltima vez
que tom un trago?
How much can you drink when you have a mind to? / Cunto puede
tomar cuando tiene ganas?
Do your hands ever shake when you quit drinking? / Le tiemblan las
manos cuando deja de tomar?
Have you ever had the d.t.'s when you quit drinking? / Ha delirado
alguna vez cuando ha dejado de beber?
Have you ever had seizures when you quit drinking for a few days? /
Alguna vez ha tenido convulsiones al dejar de beber por unos das?
Have you tried to quit drinking? / Ha tratado de dejar de tomar?
Have you ever used drugs? / Ha usado drogas alguna vez?
Have you ever used I.V. drugs? / Se ha inyectado drogas alguna vez?
How often do you use it? / Cada cunto la usa?
Do you share needles? / Comparte agujas?
Have you had relations with other men? / Ha tenido relaciones con
otros hombres?
With prostitutes? / Con prostitutas?
Did you use condoms? / Us preservativos (condones)?
Have you ever received a blood transfusion? / Ha recibido alguna vez
una transfusin de sangre?
Have you been tested for AIDS? / Le han hecho la prueba del SIDA?
What was the result? / Cul fue el resultado?
FAMILY HISTORY / ANTECEDENTES FAMILIARES
Are there any diseases which run in your family? / Hay enfermedades
que vienen de familia?
Are there family members who have had colon cancer? / Hay
familiares que han tenido cncer del colon?
Are your parents still living? / An viven sus padres?
Does your mother have any medical problems? / Tiene algn problema
mdico su madre?
What did your father die of? / De qu muri su padre?
How old was he when he died? / Qu edad tena cuando muri?
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REVIEW OF SYSTEMS / REVISIN POR SISTEMAS
General / General:
Has your weight changed recently? / Ha cambiado de peso reciente-
mente?
How many kilograms have you gained? / Cuntos kilos ha ganado?
How many pounds have you lost? / Cuntas libras ha perdido?
Over what period of time? / En cunto tiempo?
Do you have as much energy as usual? / Tiene la misma energa de
siempre?
How long have you felt tired? / Hace cunto que se siente cansado?
Have you had fever? / Ha tenido fiebre?
Night sweats? / Sudores durante la noche?
Skin / Piel:
Do you have problems with your skin? / Tiene problemas con la piel?
Rash? / Erupcin? (Sarpullido?)
Itching? / Comezn? (Picazn?)
Sores? / lceras? (Llagas?)
How often do you bathe? / Cada cunto se baa?
For how long? / Por cunto tiempo?
Do you use hot water? / Usa Ud. agua caliente?
What type of soap do you use? / Qu tipo de jabn usa Ud.?
Head / Cabeza:
Do you have headaches? / Tiene dolores de cabeza?
Have you hurt your head recently? / Se ha lastimado la cabeza
recientemente?
Eyes / Ojos:
Can you see well? / Puede ver bien?
Do you wear glasses? / Usa lentes?
Does your vision get blurry at times? / Ve borroso a veces?
Do you ever see double? / Ve doble a veces?
Do you have cataracts? / Tiene cataratas?
Glaucoma? / Glaucoma?
Do you see halos around lights at night? / Ve Ud. halos (crculos)
alrededor de las luces en la noche?
Have you ever had your vision tested? / Le han revisado la vista alguna
vez?
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When was the last time you saw an eye doctor? / Cundo fue la ltima
vez que consult a un mdico de los ojos?
Ears / Odos:
Do you hear well? / Oye bien?
Do you hear equally well in both ears? / Oye igual de bien con los dos
odos?
Has your hearing gotten worse recently? / Oye menos ltimamente?
Do you have an earache? / Tiene dolor de odo?
Have you had ear infections? / Ha tenido infecciones del odo?
Is there liquid draining from your ear? / Le sale lquido del odo?
Do you feel as though the room were spinning around you? / Siente
como si el cuarto le estuviera dando vueltas?
Nose / Nariz:
Do you get a lot of nosebleeds? / Le sangra la nariz frecuentemente?
Are you allergic to pollen? / Es Ud. alrgico al polen?
Do you have sinusitis? / Tiene sinusitis?
Do you get a lot of colds? / Le dan resfriados frecuentemente?
Can you smell all right? / Puede distinguir bien los olores?
Oropharynx / Orofaringe:
Do any of your teeth hurt? / Le duele algn diente?
Do you have false teeth? / Tiene dientes postizos?
How often do you brush your teeth? / Cada cunto se cepilla los
dientes?
Do your gums bleed easily? / Le sangran con facilidad las encas?
When was the last time you saw a dentist? / Cundo fue la ltima vez
que vio a un dentista?
Is your throat sore? / Le duele la garganta?
Do you get canker sores frequently? / Le salen pequeas llagas en la
boca frecuentemente?
Has your voice changed recently? / Le ha cambiado la voz reciente-
mente?
Neck / Cuello:
Is your neck sore? / Le duele el cuello?
Do you have any lumps in your neck? / Tiene bolitas en el cuello?
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Breasts / Mamas (Senos):

Do you have any lumps in your breasts? / Tiene algunos ndulos
(bolitas) en los senos?
Have you ever had a mammogram? / Le han hecho una mamografa
alguna vez?
Do your nipples ever secrete milk? / Le sale leche de los pezones a
veces?
Lungs / Pulmones:
Do you have trouble breathing? / Tiene dificultad para respirar?
Are you short of breath? / Le falta el aire?
Can you climb stairs? / Puede subir escaleras?
Do you have to stop to catch your breath? / Tiene que parar para
recuperar el aliento?
How may blocks can you walk without stopping? / Cuntas cuadras
puede caminar sin parar?
Do you use oxygen at home? / Usa oxgeno en casa?
Do you have a cough? / Tiene tos?
Are you bringing up phlegm? / Le sale flema(s)?
Have you coughed up blood? / Ha tosido sangre?
Do you have wheezing? / Tiene sibilancias (silbidos) en el pecho?
Do you have asthma? / Tiene asma?
Is there anything that brings on the asthma attacks? / Hay algo que le
provoque los ataques de asma?
Does it have anything to do with the time of year? / Tiene algo que ver
con las estaciones del ao?
Do you have allergies? / Tiene alergias?
Is there a lot of dust in your home? / Hay mucho polvo en su casa?
Are there animals in your home? / Hay animales en la casa?
Have you ever had a TB test? / Le han hecho alguna vez la prueba para
la tuberculosis?
What was the result? / Cul fue el resultado?
Have you ever had a chest x-ray? / Le han tomado una radiografa
(placa) de trax alguna vez?
Heart / Corazn:
Do you have heart problems? / Tiene problemas de corazn?
High blood pressure? / Presin alta?
How do you know you have high blood pressure? / Cmo sabe que
tiene presin alta?
Do you ever have chest pain? / Ha tenido dolor de pecho alguna vez?
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Do you use pillows when you sleep? / Usa Ud. almohadas cuando
duerme?
What happens when you don't use pillows? / Qu le pasa cuando no
usa almohadas?
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with a smothering
sensation? / Alguna vez se ha despertado en la noche con una sensacin
de ahogo?
Have you ever been told you had a heart murmur? / Le han dicho
alguna vez que tiene un soplo cardaco?
When you were a child, did you have a disease called rheumatic fever?
/ Cuando era nio, le dio una enfermedad llamada fiebre reumtica?
Gastrointestinal / Gastrointestinal:
Do you have trouble swallowing? / Tiene dificultad para tragar (pasar)
alimentos?
Does food stick in your throat? / Se le atraganta (atora) la comida?
Do you have trouble swallowing liquids too? / Tiene dificultad para
tragar (pasar) lquidos tambin?
Do you have heartburn? / Tiene acidez?
Nausea? / Nusea(s)?
Vomiting? / Vmito(s)?
Did you vomit blood? / Vomit sangre?
Do you have a stomachache? / Tiene dolor de estmago?
Are there certain foods that bring on the pain? / Hay ciertas comidas
que le provoquen los dolores?
Do you have trouble going to the bathroom? / Tiene problemas para ir
al bao?
Are you constipated? / Est Ud. estreido?
Do you have diarrhea? / Tiene Ud. diarrea?
Have you noticed blood in your stool? / Ha notado sangre en sus heces
(pop, caca)?
Have you had stools that were black like asphalt? / Ha tenido heces
negras (pop negro, caca negra) como el asfalto de la calle?
Do you have hemorrhoids? / Tiene hemorroides (almorranas)?
Have you had your gallbladder taken out? / Le han sacado la vescula?
Have you had hepatitis? / Ha tenido hepatitis?
Has your skin ever turned yellow? / Se le ha puesto la piel amarilla
alguna vez?
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Genitourinary / Genitourinario:
Do you have problems urinating? / Tiene problemas para orinar?
Are you urinating more often than usual? / Orina ms a menudo que
de costumbre?
Do you have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate? / Tiene
que levantarse durante la noche para orinar?
Does it burn when you urinate? / Le arde al orinar?
Have you ever had a urinary tract infection? / Ha tenido alguna vez
una infeccin de la orina?
Have you ever noticed blood in your urine? / Ha notado sangre en la
orina alguna vez?
Have you ever passed a stone? / Ha eliminado un clculo (una piedra)
en la orina alguna vez?
Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease? / Ha tenido alguna
vez una enfermedad de transmisin sexual?
Were you treated by a doctor? / Recibi tratamiento de un mdico?
Do you have any sexual problems? / Tiene algn problema sexual?
(Men) / (Hombres)
Do you have to strain to get your urine out? / Tiene que esforzarse para
que salga la orina?
How is your stream? / Cmo est el chorro?
Do you have problems with dribbling? / Gotea despus de haber
terminado?
Do you have sores on your penis? / Tiene llagas (heridas, lceras) en el
pene?
Do you have a discharge from your penis? / Le sale alguna secrecin
por el pene?
(Women) / (Mujeres)
Do you ever lose your urine accidentally? / Se le escapa la orina a veces
sin querer?
When you laugh or cough? / Cuando se re o tose?
Do you still have periods? / Todava menstrua?
When was your last period? / Cundo fue su ltima menstruacin
(perodo, regla)?
Was it normal? / Fue normal?
Do you have pain with your periods? / Tiene dolor con las menstrua-
ciones?
Do you bleed a lot during your periods? / Sangra mucho durante las
menstruaciones?
How many sanitary napkins do you use? / Cuntas toallas sanitarias
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usa?
Do you use tampons? / Usa tampones?
Are your periods regular? / Sus menstruaciones son regulares?
Have you had bleeding between periods? / Ha sangrado entre las
menstruaciones?
How old were you when you had your first period? / A qu edad le
vino la primera regla?
When did you go through menopause? / Cundo le vino la menopau-
sia?
Have you had bleeding since then? / Ha sangrado desde entonces?
Do you get hot flashes? / Le vienen sofocos (bochornos)?
How many children have you had? / Cuntos hijos ha tenido?
Did you have problems with any of your pregnancies? / Tuvo
problemas con alguno de sus embarazos?
Have you had any abortions or miscarriages? / Ha tenido algn
aborto?
An abortion or a miscarriage? / Provocado o espontneo?
When was the last time you had sexual relations? / Cundo fue la
ltima vez que tuvo relaciones sexuales?
Are you using any birth control? / Usa algn mtodo anticonceptivo?
The pill? / La pldora?
Condoms? / Preservativos (condones)?
Could you be pregnant? / Podra estar embarazada?
Do you have a vaginal discharge? / Tiene secrecin (flujo) vaginal?
As usual or different? / Como siempre o diferente?
What is it like? / Cmo es?
Do you have sores on your genitals? / Tiene llagas (heridas, lceras) en
los genitales?
Do you have itching? / Tiene comezn (picazn)?
Does it hurt when you have intercourse? / Le duele cuando tiene
relaciones?
Musculoskeletal / Musculoesqueltico:
Do you have joint pains? / Tiene dolores de las articulaciones (coyuntu-
ras)?
Do your joints swell up? / Se le hinchan las articulaciones?
Do you feel stiff in the morning? / Se siente rgido (tieso) en la maana?
Does your back hurt? / Le duele la espalda?
Do you feel weak? / Se siente dbil?
Do you have trouble climbing stairs? / Le dificulta subir escaleras?
Getting up from a chair? / Levantarse de una silla?
Combing your hair? / Peinarse?
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Neurological / Neurolgico:
Which hand do you write with? / Con cul mano escribe Ud.?
Have you had a stroke? / Ha padecido un ataque cerebral (derrame,
embolia)?
Has a single part of your body ever turned weak, like your arm or
your leg? / Se le ha puesto dbil una sola parte del cuerpo alguna vez,
como el brazo o la pierna?
Has your vision in one eye ever gone black? / Se le ha puesto negra la
vista en un solo ojo alguna vez?
Does any part of your body feel numb? / Siente adormecida alguna
parte del cuerpo?
Do you have tingling? / Tiene hormigueo?
Do your hands shake? / Le tiemblan las manos?
Do you have trouble remembering things? / Tiene dificultad para
recordar cosas?
Do you get dizzy at times? / Tiene mareos a veces?
As if you were going to faint? / Como si fuera a desmayarse?
Have you fainted? / Se ha desmayado?
Have you ever had a seizure? / Ha tenido alguna vez una convulsin?
Mental status / Estado mental:

What's your name? / Cmo se llama Ud.?
Do you know where you are? / Sabe dnde est?
What type of building are we in? / En qu tipo de edificio estamos?
What's the date? / Cul es la fecha?
What year is it? / Qu ao es?
Do you know who I am? / Sabe quin soy yo?
Psychiatric / Psiquitrico:
Would you say you are a nervous person? / Dira que Ud. es una per-
sona nerviosa?
Is something bothering you? / Hay algo que le molesta?
Would you say you suffer from depression at times? / Dira que padece
de depresin a veces?
Have you ever seen a psychiatrist? / Ha visto alguna vez a un psiquia-
tra?
Did it help? / Le ayud?
Have you ever thought of killing yourself? / Ha pensado alguna vez en
suicidarse?
Have you thought about how you would do it? / Ha pensado en cmo
lo hara?
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Have you thought of hurting someone else? / Ha pensado en hacerle

dao a otra persona?
Do you think you can take care of yourself? / Cree que puede valerse
por s mismo?
Are you going to be able to manage? / Va a poder arreglrselas?
Endocrine / Endocrino:
Do you have thyroid problems? / Tiene problemas de tiroides?
Did a doctor tell you? / Se lo dijo un mdico?
Do you feel hot frequently? / Siente calor muy a menudo?
More than usual? / Ms que de costumbre?
Do you feel cold a lot when others don't? / Siente fro muchas veces
cuando los dems no lo sienten?
Are you thirsty a lot? / Tiene mucha sed?
Have you always been thirsty or is this something new? / Siempre ha
tenido sed o es algo nuevo? /
Are you eating a lot? / Est comiendo mucho?
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION / EXAMEN FSICO
General Examination / Examen General

Have a seat on the exam table. / Sintese en la mesa (de exploracin).
Take off your jacket. / Qutese la chaqueta (chamarra).
I need to take your blood pressure. / Necesito tomarle la presin.
Roll up your sleeve please. / Sbase la manga, por favor.
Let your arm fall; I will hold it up. / Deje caer el brazo; yo se lo
sostengo.
Your blood pressure is one hundred thirty over seventy. / Su presin
es de 130 sobre 70.
Take off your clothes from the waist up please. / Desvstase de la cintura
hacia arriba, por favor.
Take off all your clothes except your underwear. / Qutese toda la ropa
menos la ropa interior.
Put on this gown with the opening at the back. / Pngase esta bata con
la abertura hacia atrs.
Sit facing this wall please. / Sintese mirando hacia esta pared, por favor.
Sit with your legs dangling. / Sintese con las piernas colgando.
Let me take your pulse. / Djeme tomarle el pulso.
Follow my finger with your eyes without moving your head. / Siga mi
dedo con los ojos sin mover la cabeza.
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Look at my nose. / Mreme la nariz.

Stare at that point on the wall. / Fije la vista en aquel punto en la pared.
Keep staring at it even if I get in the way of one eye. / Siga mirndolo
an cuando yo bloquee su visin en un ojo.
Try not to move your eyes. / Trate de no mover los ojos.
Now look directly at the light. / Ahora mire directamente a la luz.
Raise your eyebrows. / Levante las cejas.
Frown. / Frunza el ceo.
Wrinkle your nose. / Arrugue la nariz.
Smile. / Sonra.
Show me your teeth. / Enseme los dientes.
Clench your teeth. / Apriete los dientes.
Raise your shoulders against my hands. / Levante sus hombros contra
mis manos.
Look up at the ceiling. / Mire al techo.
Open your mouth. / Abra la boca.
Stick your tongue out. / Saque la lengua.
Move it from side to side. / Muvala de lado a lado.
Say Ah. / Diga A.
Swallow. / Trague.
Breathe quietly through your nose while I listen your heart. / Respire
suavemente por la nariz mientras le escucho el corazn.
Don't talk for a moment. / No hable por un momento.
Lean forward. / Inclnese hacia adelante.
Cross your arms. / Cruce los brazos.
Take deep breaths through your mouth while I listen to your lungs. /
Respire profundo por la boca mientras le escucho los pulmones.
I need to examine your breasts. / Necesito examinarle las mamas (los
senos).
Do you examine your breasts regularly? / Examina Ud. sus mamas
regularmente?
Place your hands on your hips and push inward. / Ponga las manos en
la cadera y empuje hacia dentro.
Lift your arms above your head like this. / Levante los brazos arriba de
la cabeza as.
Now lie down. / Ahora acustese.
Face up. / Boca arriba.
I'm going to examine your abdomen. / Le voy a examinar el abdomen (la
barriga).
Arrange yourself straight on the table. / Acomdese recto en la mesa.
Relax your muscles. / Relaje los msculos.
Let your head rest. Don't try to lift it. / Descanse la cabeza. No trate de
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Tell me if it hurts. / Dgame si le duele.
I have to do a rectal examination. / Necesito hacerle un tacto rectal.
Do you know what a rectal exam is? / Sabe Ud. qu es un tacto rectal?
I need to examine your rectum with my finger, using a glove. / Necesito
examinar su recto con mi dedo, usando un guante.
Roll over onto your left side. / Voltese a su lado izquierdo.
Bend your knees toward your chest. / Doble las rodillas hacia el pecho.
Bear down as if you were having a bowel movement. / Puje como si
estuviera defecando.
Squeeze my finger. / Apriete mi dedo.
I need to examine you for a hernia. / Necesito examinarle para ver si
tiene una hernia.
Cough please. / Tosa, por favor.
Pelvic Examination / Examen Plvico

I need to do a pelvic examination. / Necesito hacerle un examen plvico.
Put your feet in the stirrups. / Coloque los pies en los estribos.
Move forward. / Muvase hacia adelante.
Separate your legs. / Separe las piernas.
I'm going to insert the speculum. / Voy a introducirle el espculo.
I'm going to do a Pap test. / Voy a hacerle una citologa (prueba de
Papanicolaou).
The exam is almost over. / Falta poco para terminar el examen.
I need to examine you with my fingers, using a glove. / Necesito exami-
narla con mis dedos, usando un guante.
Now I am going to examine your vagina and rectum and the tissue in
between. / Ahora le voy a examinar la vagina, el recto y el tejido entre
ellos.
Neurological Examination / Examen Neurolgico

Close your eyes. / Cierre los ojos.
Do you smell anything? / Huele algo?
What does it smell like? / A qu huele?
I am going to examine your peripheral vision. / Voy a examinarle la
visin perifrica.
Cover your left eye and with your right eye look in my eye. / Tpese el
ojo izquierdo y con el derecho mire mi ojo.
Now tell me Yes the moment you see my finger wiggling. / Ahora
diga S al momento que vea mover mi dedo.
Don't look at my finger. / No mire mi dedo.
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Keep looking at my eye. / Siga mirando mi ojo.

Close your eyes and don't let me open them. / Cierre los ojos y no
permita que se los abra.
Can you hear the sound of my fingers rubbing? / Puede escuchar el
sonido de mis dedos frotando?
Close your eyes and tell me the moment you hear my fingers rubbing.
/ Cierre los ojos y dgame al momento que escuche mis dedos frotando.
On which side does the tuning fork sound louder? / En cul lado suena
ms fuerte el diapasn?
Or does it sound the same on both sides? / O suena igual en los dos
lados?
Which sound seems louder: this? / Cul sonido le parece ms fuerte:
este?
Or this? / O ste?
(For additional dialogue concerning the cranial nerves see GENERAL
EXAMINATION above.) / (Para dilogos adicionales sobre los pares
craneales, vea el EXAMEN GENERAL arriba.)
Stand please. / Levntese, por favor.
Walk toward the door. / Camine hacia la puerta.
Now walk toward me. / Ahora camine hacia m.
Walk on your toes. / Camine de puntillas.
Walk on your heels. / Camine con los talones.
Walk in a straight line, putting one foot directly in front of the other,
like this. / Camine en una lnea recta, poniendo un pie directamente
enfrente del otro, as.
Hop on one foot. / Salte en un pie.
Now on the other one. / Ahora en el otro.
Squat down. / Pngase en cuclillas.
Now get up without using your arms. / Ahora levntese sin usar los
brazos.
Stand with your feet together and your arms extended in front of you,
palms up, like this. / Prese con los pies juntos y los brazos extendidos
enfrente, las palmas hacia arriba, as.
Keep your arms extended. / Mantenga los brazos extendidos.
I won't let you fall. / No lo voy a dejar caer.
Sit here please. / Sintese aqu, por favor.
Squeeze my fingers as hard as you can. / Apriete mis dedos lo ms fuerte
que pueda.
Separate your fingers like this and don't let me close them. / Separe los
dedos as y no permita que se los cierre.
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Make a circle like this and don't let me break it. / Haga un crculo as
y no permita que se lo rompa.
Pull against my hand. / Jale contra mi mano.
Push against my hand. / Empuje contra mi mano.
Harder. / Ms fuerte.
Make a fist. / Haga un puo.
Flex your wrist against my hand. / Flexione (Doble) la mueca contra
mi mano.
Raise your arms against my hands. / Levante los brazos contra mis
manos.
Extend your leg against my hand. / Extienda la pierna contra mi mano.
Pull it back. / Jlela hacia atrs.
Push your foot against my hand. / Empuje el pie contra mi mano.
Bend your foot upward. / Doble el pie hacia arriba.
Raise your leg against my hand. / Levante la pierna contra mi mano.
Touch your nose with your finger. / Tquese la nariz con el dedo.
Now touch my finger. / Ahora toque mi dedo.
Keep on touching your nose and my finger, back and forth, as rapidly
as you can. / Siga tocando su nariz y mi dedo repetidamente lo ms
rpido que pueda.
Touch your knee with the heel of your other leg. / Tquese la rodilla
con el taln de la otra pierna.
Now slide your heel down your shin to your foot. / Ahora con el taln
recorra la espinilla hasta el pie.
Can you feel the tuning fork vibrating? / Siente vibrar el diapasn?
Now it isn't vibrating. / Ahora no est vibrando.
Can you tell the difference? / Siente la diferencia?
Is it vibrating or not? / Est vibrando o no?
Now? / Ahora?
Can you feel when I touch you with this piece of cotton? / Puede sentir
cuando le toco con este algodn?
Close your eyes and tell me Yes each time you feel the cotton. /
Cierre los ojos y diga S cada vez que sienta el algodn.
The moment you feel it, tell me. / Al momento que lo sienta, me dice.
I'm going to use this pin to test your sensation of pain. / Voy a usar este
alfiler para examinar su sensacin de dolor.
This is sharp. / Esto es agudo.
This is dull. / Esto es romo.
Can you feel the difference? / Siente la diferencia?
Close your eyes and tell me Sharp or Dull each time I touch you.
/ Cierre los ojos y dgame Agudo o Romo cada vez que lo toque.
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Did you feel anything? / Sinti algo?

Do you feel this point? / Siente esta punta?
Do you feel these two separate points? / Siente estas dos puntas
separadas?
Close your eyes and tell me One or Two according to how many
points you feel. / Cierre los ojos y dgame Una o Dos segn cuantas
puntas sienta.
I am going to check your reflexes. / Voy a examinarle los reflejos.
Relax. / Reljese.
Relax your leg. / Relaje la pierna.
NURSING / ENFERMERA
Orientation / Orientacin:
Hello. I'm Lee. I'll be your nurse today. / Hola. Me llamo Lee. Voy a ser
su enfermera (enfermero) hoy.
Let me show you how your bed works. / Permtame mostrarle cmo
funciona su cama.
This button here raises your head and this other one raises your legs.
/ Este botn aqu eleva su cabeza y este otro eleva sus piernas.
This works the T.V. / Esto hace funcionar la televisin.
If you need me, press this button here. / Si me necesita, presione este
botn aqu.
If you want to make a call, dial nine first. / Si quiere hacer una llamada,
marque el nueve primero.
You need to put on this gown. / Tiene que ponerse esta bata.
You can put your clothes in this drawer. / Puede poner su ropa en este
cajn.
Do you have any valuables with you? / Lleva algo de valor consigo?
Do you want us to lock it up? / Quiere que se lo guardemos bajo llave?
I need to take your vital signs. / Necesito tomarle sus signos vitales.
Relax your arm. / Relaje su brazo.
Hold this thermometer under your tongue. / Mantenga este termmetro
bajo su lengua.
Please step on this scale; I need to weigh you. / Por favor prese sobre
esta balanza; necesito pesarlo.
I need to start an IV on you. / Necesito ponerle suero.
Make a fist. / Cierre el puo.
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You're going to feel a stick. / Va a sentir un pinchazo (piquete).

Don't forget you're attached to this IV now. / No olvide que ahora est
conectado a este suero.
Visiting hours are from nine in the morning to eight in the evening. /
Las horas de visita son de las nueve de la maana a las ocho de la noche.
Comfort / Comodidad:
Are you cold? / Tiene Ud. fro?
Would you like an extra blanket? / Quisiera otra cobija ms?
An extra pillow? / Otra almohada ms?
Are you too warm? / Tiene demasiado calor?
Are you comfortable? / Est cmodo?
Are you having pain? / Tiene dolor?
How bad is your pain on a scale from 1 to 10? / Qu tan intenso es su
dolor en una escala de 1 a 10?
Where is the pain? / Dnde siente el dolor?
What do you usually take for the pain? / Qu es lo que acostumbra
tomar para el dolor?
I'll call your doctor and see if he can prescribe something for the pain.
/ Voy a llamar a su mdico para ver si le puede recetar algo para el dolor.
Nourishment / Alimentacin:
Here's a menu showing your choices for dinner. / Aqu tiene un men
de lo que puede escoger para cenar.
You can order something from the cafeteria if you like. / Puede pedir
algo de la cafetera si gusta.
Are you on any kind of special diet? / Est Ud. en alguna dieta espe-
cial?
Are you diabetic? / Es diabtico?
Do you have high blood pressure? / Tiene presin alta (hipertensin)?
Do you need help eating? / Necesita ayuda para comer?
After midnight you won't be able to eat or drink anything because of
the study they are going to do in the morning. / Despus de la media-
noche no va a poder comer ni tomar nada debido al estudio que le van a
realizar en la maana.
Try to drink more fluids. / Trate de tomar mas lquidos.
Your doctor doesn't want you to eat in case you need surgery. / Su
mdico no quiere que coma en caso de que necesite ciruga.
Would you like ice chips? / Quisiera pedacitos de hielo?
You're getting plenty of fluids through your IV. / Est recibiendo
suficientes lquidos a travs del suero.
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Here's a basin in case you need to throw up. / Aqu tiene una rionera
(un recipiente) en caso de que necesite vomitar.
I need to pass a tube through your nose down into your stomach. /
Necesito pasarle un tubo por la nariz hasta el estmago.
It will be a little uncomfortable but it shouldnt be painful. / Le ser un
poco incmodo, pero no debera ser doloroso.
When I tell you, I'm going to want you to swallow. / Cuando yo le avise,
voy a querer que trague.
Swallow. / Trague.
Good. / Bien.
Elimination / Eliminacin:
Do you have diarrhea? / Tiene Ud. diarrea?
Do you want something for constipation? / Quiere Ud. algo para el
estreimiento?
I need to give you an enema. / Necesito ponerle un enema (una lavativa).
Are you going to be able to walk to the bathroom? / Va a poder
caminar al bao?
Do you want me to bring you a bedpan? / Quiere que le traiga una cua
(chata, bacinica, bacinilla)?
I can bring you a urinal. / Puedo traerle un orinal (pato).
You need to urinate in this container. / Necesita orinar en este recipien-
te.
I'm going to need a sample of your stool. / Necesitar una muestra de sus
heces (su pop, su caca).
Let me close the curtain. / Permtame cerrar la cortina.
Your doctor has ordered a catheter. / Su mdico le ha indicado (ordena-
do) una sonda.
I'm going to pass this tube through your urethra, that is, through the
opening just above your vagina. / Le voy a pasar esta manguerita por su
uretra, o sea, por la abertura justo arriba de su vagina.
I'm going to pass this tube through your penis into your bladder. / Le
voy a pasar esta manguerita por su pene hasta la vejiga.
It's not as bad as it sounds. / No es tan malo como suena.
Just relax. / Simplemente reljese.
Be sure not to pull this out. / Asegrese de no sacarse esto.
Medication / Medicamentos:
What medications do you take at home? / Qu medicamentos toma Ud.
en casa?
Are you allergic to any medicines? / Es alrgico a alguna medicina?
Here are your medicines. / Aqu tiene sus medicinas.
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Drink this liquid please. / Tome este lquido, por favor.

Would you like a pill to help you sleep? / Quisiera una pastilla que le
ayude a dormir?
Would you like another injection for the pain? / Quisiera otra inyec-
cin para el dolor?
I need to give you a suppository. / Necesito darle un supositorio.
It's a medicine that is placed in your rectum. / Es un medicamento que
se coloca en el recto.
Activity / Actividad:
You need to walk around in order to regain your strength. / Necesita
caminar para recuperar su(s) fuerza(s).
I'll help you. / Yo le ayudo.
Your doctor wants you to sit up in a chair for a while. / Su mdico
quiere que se siente en una silla por un rato.
Ask for help before getting out of bed. / Pida ayuda antes de levantarse
de la cama.
Do you feel dizzy when you stand up? / Se siente mareado cuando se
levanta?
Your doctor doesn't want you to get out of bed. / Su mdico no quiere
que Ud. se levante de la cama.
You need to rest. / Necesita descansar.
I will be coming in every couple of hours to turn you. / Voy a regresar
cada par de horas para cambiarlo de posicin (voltearlo).
Hygiene / Higiene:
Would you like to take a shower? / Quisiera ducharse (tomar un bao
de regadera)?
I'm going to give you a sponge bath. / Voy a darle un bao de esponja.
Here's a toothbrush and toothpaste. / Aqu tiene un cepillo de dientes y
pasta dental.
Here's a washcloth and towel. / Aqu tiene una toallita facial y una toalla.
Here is a container for your dentures. / Aqu tiene un recipiente para sus
dientes postizos.
Respiratory / Respiratorio:
Are you short of breath? / Le falta el aire?
You need to keep your oxygen mask on. / Necesita mantener puesta su
mscara de oxgeno.
Don't remove your nasal cannula. / No quite su cnula nasal.
Take a deep breath. / Haga una respiracin profunda.
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You're due for another breathing treatment. / Es hora para otra

nebulizacin.
Put this mouthpiece in your mouth and suck in air. / Coloque esta
boquilla en la boca y chupe aire.
Make the ball go as high as you can. / Haga que la bolita suba lo ms
alto que pueda.
You need to do this every hour or so. / Tiene que hacer esto cada hora
ms o menos.
I need you to spit into this container. / Necesito que escupa en este
recipiente.
There's no smoking in the hospital. / Est prohibido fumar en el hospital.
If you need to smoke, you can use the patio on the second floor. / Si
tiene que fumar, puede usar el patio en el segundo piso.
Discharge Planning / Planes para dar de alta:

Who do you live with? / Con quin vive Ud.?
Is there someone who can help you? / Hay alguien que pueda ayudarle?
Do you have a wheelchair at home? / Tiene una silla de ruedas en su
casa?
A hospital bed? / Una cama de hospital?
Who prepares your meals? / Quin le prepara la comida?
Your doctor says you can go home now. / Su doctor dice que ya puede
regresar a su casa.
You can call your family and tell them to come pick you up. / Puede
llamar a su familia y pedirles que vengan a recogerlo.
Miscellaneous / Miscelnea:
You better ask your doctor the next time you see her. / Es mejor que le
pregunte a su doctora la prxima vez que la vea.
Mr. Gomez, can you hear me? / Sr. Gomez, puede orme?
Open your eyes. / Abra sus ojos.
Squeeze my hand. / Apriete mi mano.
I'm sorry to wake you up, but I need to take your blood pressure and
temperature. / Disculpe que lo despierte, pero necesito tomarle la
presin (de la sangre) y la temperatura.
I need to prick your finger to measure your sugar. / Necesito pincharle
(picarle) el dedo para medirle el azcar.
Would you like the hospital chaplain to visit you? / Quisiera que el
capelln (sacerdote) del hospital lo visite?
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PEDIATRICS / PEDIATRA
Your baby is fine. / Su beb est bien.

He's a little jaundiced, but we can fix that with light treatments. / Se
ve un poco amarillo, pero podemos arreglar eso con tratamiento de luz.
Are you going to breastfeed or use a bottle? / Va a darle el pecho o le
va a dar bibern (mamadera, pacha)?
You need to burp him after each feeding. / Necesita hacerlo eructar
despus de cada comida.
Don't dilute the formula. / No diluya la frmula.
You shouldn't put your baby to bed with a bottle of milk. / No debe
acostar a su beb con un bibern de leche.
Have you weaned her yet? / Ya la ha destetado?
She is ready to eat solids. / Ya puede comer alimentos slidos.
Don't give her food that could make her choke, like beans or peanuts.
/ No le d comida con la que se pueda atorar, como frijoles o manes
(cacahuetes, cacahuates).
Make sure your children aren't eating chips of paint off the walls. /
Asegrese de que sus hijos no estn comiendo pedacitos de pintura de las
paredes.
Who cares for your baby when you are at work? / Quin cuida a su
beb cuando Ud. est en el trabajo?
Does your son coo? Squeal? Laugh? Babble? Say any words? Talk? /
Hace su hijo sonidos como una paloma? chilla? re? balbucea? dice
algunas palabras? habla?
Can he lift his head up? Sit up? Crawl? Walk? / Puede levantar la
cabeza? sentarse? gatear? caminar?
Don't worry, he's developing fine. / No se preocupe, se est desarrollan-
do bien.
Many children his age can't talk yet. / Muchos nios a su edad todava
no pueden hablar.
Tantrums are normal at this age. / Los berrinches son normales a esta
edad.
There's nothing wrong; she's just teething. / No hay ningn problema;
solamente que le estn saliendo los dientes.
Has she been pulling on her ear lately? / Ha estado jalndose la oreja
ltimamente?
Ear infections are common among children her age. / Las infecciones
del odo son comunes en nios de su edad.
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Does she have asthma? Allergies? A heart murmur? / Tiene ella asma?
alergias? un soplo cardaco?
Has he ever had seizures? Eye problems? Pneumonia? / Ha tenido
alguna vez convulsiones? problemas de los ojos? neumona?
Do you have a record of your child's immunizations? / Tiene una
tarjeta de vacunas de su nio?
You need to lower the temperature of the water coming out of your
faucets. / Necesita bajar la temperatura del agua que sale del grifo (de la
llave).
You need to put all poisons out of reach of your children. / Necesita
poner todas las sustancias txicas fuera del alcance de sus nios.
Do you have a car seat for your child? / Tiene un asiento de seguridad
en el carro para su nio?
Is there a working smoke alarm on each floor of your house? / Hay un
detector de humo operativo en cada piso de su casa?
Would you like to attend a class on parenting? A class on cardiopul-
monary resuscitation (CPR)? / Quisiera asistir a una clase para padres?
una clase de reanimacin cardiopulmonar (RCP)?
Does your daughter know her street address? / Sabe su hija la direc-
cin de su casa?
Can she brush her own teeth? Dress herself? Comb her hair? / Puede
cepillarse los dientes ella misma? vestirse? peinarse?
She will probably quit sucking her thumb on her own eventually. / Con
el tiempo, es probable que deje de chuparse el dedo.
I wouldn't worry about it. / No me preocupara por eso.
How long has she been acting listless? / Hace cunto que ha estado
decada?
Do you think she has been molested? / Cree que ha sido abusada?
How often does your son wet the bed at night? / Con qu frecuencia
moja la cama su hijo?
It's normal for him to feel jealous of his younger brother. / Es normal
que su hijo tenga celos de su hermano menor.
Has he had problems behaving? / Ha tenido problemas de conducta?
How do you punish him? / Cmo lo castiga?
Has he been missing school a lot? / Ha faltado mucho a la escuela?
To the patient: / Al paciente:

How are you doing in school? / Cmo te va en la escuela?
Do you have trouble paying attention? / Se te hace difcil prestar
atencin?
What grade are you in? / En qu grado ests?
Do you smoke cigarettes? / Fumas cigarrillos?
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Have you tried any drugs? / Has probado alguna droga?

Are you sexually active? / Eres sexualmente activo?..Has tenido rela-
ciones sexuales recientemente?
Do you use birth control? / Usas algn mtodo anticonceptivo?
Do you have any questions regarding sexual matters? / Tienes algunas
preguntas sobre asuntos sexuales?
Are you unhappy about your appearance in any way? / Por algn
motivo te sientes descontento con tu apariencia?
Do you get along with your parents? / Te llevas bien con tus padres?
Do you feel you can talk to them about personal things? / Sientes que
puedes hablar con ellos acerca de cosas personales?
What do they do that bothers you? / Qu hacen que te molesta?
What do you do that makes them angry? / Qu haces que los hace
enojar?
What do you do during your free time? / Qu haces en tu tiempo libre?
Do you spend a lot of time alone? / Pasas mucho tiempo solo?
Are you involved in sports? / Participas en deportes?
Do you belong to a gang? / Eres miembro de una pandilla?
Have you had any trouble with the law? / Has tenido problemas con la
ley?
What do you plan to do after high school? / Qu piensas hacer despus
de terminar la preparatoria?
DENTISTRY / ODONTOLOGA
When was the last time you saw a dentist? / Cundo fue la ltima vez
que vio a un dentista?
Do you brush your teeth after each meal? / Se cepilla los dientes
despus de cada comida?
Do you floss regularly? / Usa hilo dental regularmente?
You need to brush more along the gum line. / Necesita cepillarse ms en
la linea de la enca.
Open really wide now. / Ahora abra bien la boca.
Open part way. / brala un poco.
Bite down. / Muerda.
Close your mouth around this as though it were a straw. / Cierre la
boca alrededor de esto como si fuera un popote (una bombilla, un pitillo).
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Rinse your mouth and spit. / Enjuguese la boca y escupa.

Turn your head toward me. / Volte la cabeza hacia m.
Are you feeling any pain? / Est sintiendo algn dolor?
You have a loose filling. / Ud. tiene un empaste suelto.
I'm going to replace it with an acrylic filling. / Se lo voy a reemplazar
con un empaste acrlico.
You need a root canal. / Necesita una endodoncia (un tratamiento de
conducto).
I need to remove one of your teeth and put in a bridge. / Necesito
sacarle uno de sus dientes y colocarle un puente.
Is there someone who can drive you home afterward? / Hay alguien
que lo pueda llevar a su casa despus?
Have you ever had to take antibiotics before a dental procedure? /
Alguna vez ha tenido que tomar antibiticos antes de un procedimiento
dental?
The only part that hurts is when I give you the numbing medication.
/ Solo le va a doler cuando le ponga el anestsico.
It will only hurt for a minute or so. / Solo le va a doler por un minuto
ms o menos.
You're going to feel a little stick. / Va a sentir un pequeo pinchazo
(piquete).
You may feel a little burning. / Puede sentir un poco de ardor.
Bite down hard. / Muerda fuerte.
When you bite does it feel as though your tooth is too high? / Al
morder, siente que su diente est demasiado alto?
You have some staining on your front teeth. / Tiene un poco manchados
los incisivos.
Would you be interested in a treatment which would make your teeth
whiter? / Le interesara un tratamiento que le hiciera ms blancos los
dientes?
Swish this around for a minute and then spit it out. / Enjuguese la
boca con esto por un minuto y luego escpalo.
You shouldn't eat, drink or rinse your mouth for half an hour. / No
debe comer, beber, ni enjuagarse la boca por media hora.
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RADIOLOGY / RADIOLOGA
Could you be pregnant? / Podra Ud. estar embarazada?

How do you know? / Cmo lo sabe?
When did you last eat? / Cundo fue la ltima vez que comi algo?
Are you able to sit up? Stand? Walk? / Es capaz de sentarse? levan-
tarse? caminar?
Stand here. / Prese aqu.
Put your hands on your head. / Ponga sus manos en la cabeza.
Put your chin here. / Ponga su mentn (barbilla) aqu.
Take a deep breath and hold it. / Respire profundo y no suelte el aire.
Dont move. / No se mueva.
Relax. / Reljese.
Go ahead and breathe. / Ya puede respirar.
Get on the table, please. / Sbase en la mesa, por favor.
You can get dressed now. / Ahora puede vestirse.
Come this way please. / Venga por ac, por favor.
Are you allergic to seafood? / Es Ud. alrgico a los mariscos?
Im going to inject the contrast now. / Le voy a inyectar el medio de
contraste ahora.
You may feel a little warmth. / Puede que sienta un poco de calor.
You may get a metallic taste in your mouth. / Puede que sienta un sabor
metlico en la boca.
That is normal. / Eso es normal.
Do you have any metal in you? / Tiene Ud. algo de metal en su cuerpo?
No pacemaker? Hip replacement? Rods or pins? / Nada de marcapa-
sos? prtesis de cadera? grapas? barras o clavos?
Have you ever had brain surgery? Inner ear surgery? / Alguna vez ha
sido operado del cerebro? del odo interno?
Have you ever worked in welding or grinding? / Alguna vez ha
trabajado en soldadura o amoladura?
Do you ever get claustrophobic? / Padece a veces la claustrofobia?
Does it bother you to be in a small, cramped place? / Le molesta estar
en un lugar pequeo y apiado?
Youre going to hear a lot of noise. / Va a escuchar mucho ruido.
Remove everything metallic from your clothes and your body. / Quite
toda cosa metlica de su ropa y su cuerpo.
Like earrings, bracelets, and watches. / Como aretes, brazaletes, y
relojes de pulsera.
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CODE STATUS DISCUSSION /

HABLANDO DE REANIMACIN
Lastly, there is a question I ask of all my patients. / Por ltimo, hay una
pregunta que le hago a todos mis pacientes.
What would you like usthe medical teamto do in the very unlikely
event that your heart should stop or you should stop breathing? /
Qu quera que hiciramos nosotrosel equipo mdicoen el caso muy
improbable en que se le pare el corazn o que Ud. deje de respirar?
Would you like us to do everything reasonable to try to resuscitate
you? / Quera que hiciramos todo lo razonable para reanimarlo?
Would you like us to let you die in peace? / Quera que lo dejramos
morir en paz?
If we thought you had suffered brain damage, would you like us to
continue resuscitation efforts anyway? / Si creemos que ha padecido
dao cerebral, quera que continuramos con la reanimacin?
Would you like us to continue resuscitation efforts as long as we
thought there was a reasonable likelihood that you could get back to
how you are now? / Quera que continuramos con la reanimacin
mientras cremos que hay una posibilidad razonable de que Ud. pudiera
recuperarse, como est ahora
Would you like to name a family member or close friend who could
advise us regarding your care in case you become unable to
communicate? / Quisiera designar a un familiar o a un amigo cercano
quien pudiera avisarnos acerca su cuidado en caso de que Ud. se vuelva
incapaz de comunicarse?
Have you filled out an advance directive? / Ha llenado un documento
de voluntad anticipada?
An advance directive is a document that describes what you want your
doctors to do if you become seriously ill and can no longer tell them
yourself. / Un documento de voluntad anticipada es un documento que
describe lo que Ud. quisiera que sus mdicos hicieran si Ud. se pone
grave y ya no puede decrles Ud. mismo.
So that I'm sure I understand you, if your heart stops beating, you
want us to let you die. / Para que nos entendamos bien, si se le para el
corazn, Ud. quiere que le dejemos morir.
You can always change your mind. / Siempre puede cambiar su decisin.

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PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION

coping mechanism, death with dignity, doctor-patient confidentiality,

PRLOGO A LA CUARTA EDICIN

Desde su primera publicacin en 1991, el propsito de este diccionario

HOW TO USE THIS DICTIONARY

For easy reference this guide is organized according to the different

raw adj (food) crudo; (skin, mucous membrane) excoriado (form),

kinesiology n kinesiologa, quinesiologa (RAE)

finger n dedo (de la mano)

bscula f scale (for weighing)

operate vt, vi operar; to operate machinery..operar maquinaria...We

suite n sala; endoscopy sala de endoscopia

glyburide (USAN), glibenclamide (INN) n gliburida, glibenclamida

CMO USAR ESTE DICCIONARIO

agudo -da adj (enfermedad) acute; (dolor) sharp; (tono) high-pitched

kinesiology n kinesiologa, quinesiologa (RAE)

Porciones de las traducciones que son opcionales, alternativas, o que se

consultorio m (doctors) office

En el primer ejemplo, si ya est hablando de un mdico, ser suficiente

hangnail n padrastro (en el dedo)

preocuparse vr to worry; Est preocupado?..Are you worried?...No

suite n sala; endoscopy sala de endoscopia

Las rayas no son usadas para reemplazar el trmino de entrada cuando

guin. Las subentradas se encuentran incluidas en orden alfabtico, a

glyburide (USAN), glibenclamida (INN) n gliburida, glibenclamida

MEDICAL SPANISH TIPS

P The most important advice I can give to anyone learning a foreign

P On the subject of pronunciation, note that Spanish vowels are short

P When referring to a part of the body in Spanish, it is common to use

P The indirect object* is used much more often in Spanish than in

Quiero tomarle el pulso...I want to take your pulse.

P English-speaking people are often confused by the choices available

Voy a examinarte, hijo..Im going to examine you, young

Voy a examinarlo, seor..Im going to examine you, sir.

Le peg?..Did it hit you?

Voy a examinarle, seor..Im going to examine you, sir.

This style is common in Mexico.

Me falta el aire..I am short of breath.

Notice that the English subject corresponds to the Spanish indirect

Puede vestirla..You can dress her.

La enfermera le va a inyectar..The nurse will give you an

A reflexive construction is often used when an English-speaking

Se cansa..He gets tired..He becomes tired.

un problema mdico..a medical problem

Tengo las manos fras..My hands are cold.

A source of confusion to Spanish students is the construction el

tratar el asma..to treat asthma

This rule also applies to the indefinite article.

un afta dolorosa..a painful canker sore

las aftas dolorosas..painful canker sores

Other feminine medical Spanish terms which begin with an accented

P When comparing quantities, use de.

ms de dos pastillas..more than two pills

In all other situations use que.

ms alto que tu hermano..taller than your brother

P Health practitioners should be aware that the Spanish word alcohol is