Specialties · 546 terms

Specialty vocabulary: English to Spanish

The twelve specialties the medical track's dialogues are built around. Each has its own core terms: contractions and dilation in obstetrics, ejection fraction in cardiology, A1C in endocrinology, staging in oncology. This module gathers them by specialty.

Source codes: MLP is MedlinePlus, NCI the National Cancer Institute dictionary, CDC and FDA their Spanish-language pages, HHS the HealthCare.gov glossary. CF means CourtFluent wrote the rendition and reviewed it; it is not from an official source, so prefer an official rendition when one is shown. A rendition shown with an official source is the safer choice on an exam.

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911 Emergency and triage.: 911CF
abortion Obstetrics and prenatal. Aborto alone also means miscarriage; add espontáneo or provocado when it matters.: abortoMLP · aborto provocadoMLP · interrupción del embarazoMLP
absence seizure Neurology.: crisis de ausenciaCF · ausenciaCF
acne Dermatology.: acnéMLP NCI
activity restrictions Discharge.: restricciones de actividadCF
ADHD Pediatrics.: TDAHMLP · trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividadCF
admit Emergency and triage.: ingresarCF · hospitalizarCF
afterpains Uterine cramps after delivery, especially while breastfeeding.: entuertosCF
aire (folk illness, bad air or draft) Folk medicine. A cold draft, night air or sudden temperature change is said to enter the body: earache, facial paralysis, stiff neck, cramps, a bloated belly. Patients also say viento. Me dio un aire can precede a Bell's palsy or an ear infection presentation.: aireCF · mal aireCF · aire en el oídoCF
alcohol use disorder Mental and behavioral health.: trastorno por consumo de alcoholMLP
alert and oriented Emergency and triage.: alerta y orientadoCF
alternatives Surgery and anesthesia.: alternativasCF
ambulance Emergency and triage.: ambulanciaCF
amniocentesis Obstetrics and prenatal.: amniocentesisMLP
amniotic fluid Obstetrics and prenatal.: líquido amnióticoMLP NCI
amputation Endocrinology and diabetes.: amputaciónNCI
amulet against the evil eye Folk medicine. A seed, jet bracelet or red string worn by infants to prevent mal de ojo. A provider may ask about a bracelet on a newborn; do not remove or dismiss it.: ojo de venadoCF · pulsera de azabacheCF · pulsera rojaCF
anaphylactic shock Emergency and triage.: choque anafilácticoNCI · shock anafilácticoMLP
angina Cardiology.: angina de pechoMLP · anginaMLP
annual physical Primary care.: examen físico anualCF · chequeo anualCF
anorexia Mental and behavioral health. Also the clinical word for loss of appetite.: anorexiaMLP NCI
aphasia Neurology.: afasiaMLP
apply pressure Emergency and triage.: aplique presiónCF · haga presiónCF
are you taking any blood thinners Surgery and anesthesia.: está tomando algún anticoagulanteCF
are you using birth control Cuidarse means to use contraception; se cuida means she is on birth control. It also means to rest after childbirth, so check context.: se está cuidandoCF · usa algún métodoCF
arteriosclerosis Cardiology.: arteriosclerosisCF · endurecimiento de las arteriasMLP
arthroscopy Orthopedics and physical therapy.: artroscopiaCF
artificial respiration Emergency and triage.: respiración artificialCF · respiración boca a bocaCF
asphyxia Emergency and triage.: asfixiaCF
ataque de nervios (folk illness, nervous attack) Folk medicine. An acute episode after a family upset: shouting, crying, shaking, sometimes fainting or aggression, often with no memory of it. Common in Caribbean patients. A provider hears a panic attack or a dissociative episode; interpret the name as said.: ataque de nerviosCF
atrial fibrillation Cardiology.: fibrilación auricularMLP NCI
aura Neurology. The warning before a migraine or a seizure.: auraCF
baby bottle Pediatrics.: biberónCF · mamilaCF · teteroCF
back brace Orthopedics and physical therapy.: fajaCF · corsé ortopédicoCF
bag of waters Obstetrics and prenatal. "Se me rompió la fuente" is how patients say their water broke.: bolsa de aguasCF · fuenteCF
baldness Dermatology.: calvicieCF · alopeciaNCI
basal cell carcinoma Oncology.: carcinoma de células basalesMLP NCI · carcinoma basocelularCF
be in a cast Orthopedics and physical therapy.: estar enyesadoCF · tener un yesoCF
bear down Obstetrics and prenatal.: pujarCF
bed rest Discharge.: reposo en camaCF · reposo absolutoCF
benefits Surgery and anesthesia.: beneficiosHHS
benign Oncology.: benignoMLP NCI
benign prostatic hyperplasia Urology.: hiperplasia prostática benignaNCI · próstata agrandadaMLP NCI
bilis (folk illness, bile from anger) Folk medicine. A strong anger or upset (coraje, muina) is said to spill bile: nausea, bitter taste, headache, stomach pain, yellowish skin. Hacer bilis is to get sick from anger. A provider hears gastritis, gallbladder symptoms or stress.: bilisCF · hacer bilisCF · corajeCF
blacked out Emergency and triage.: perdió el conocimientoCF · tuvo una laguna mentalCF
bland diet Discharge.: dieta blandaCF
blocked artery Cardiology.: arteria bloqueadaCF · arteria obstruidaCF
blood poisoning Emergency and triage.: septicemiaMLP NCI · envenenamiento de la sangreCF
blood pressure log Cardiology.: registro de presión arterialCF
botánica (shop selling herbs and spiritual goods) Folk medicine. Caribbean and Latino storefront selling herbs, candles, oils and remedies; where patients buy teas and limpia supplies.: botánicaCF
bradycardia Cardiology.: bradicardiaCF
breast cancer Oncology.: cáncer de senoMLP · cáncer de mamaMLP NCI
breast engorgement Obstetrics and prenatal.: congestión mamariaCF · senos congestionadosCF
breast self-examination Oncology.: autoexamen de mamaCF · autoexploración de los senosCF
breast tenderness Obstetrics and prenatal.: sensibilidad en los senosCF · dolor en los senosCF
breastfeeding Obstetrics and prenatal.: lactancia maternaNCI · dar pechoCF · lactanciaMLP
breathe Obstetrics and prenatal.: respireCF
breathe normally Primary care.: respire normalmenteCF
breathing tube Surgery and anesthesia.: tubo para respirarCF · tubo endotraquealCF
breech presentation Obstetrics and prenatal.: presentación de nalgasCF · presentación podálicaCF
bridge Dentistry. A dental bridge.: puenteCF
burp the baby: sacarle el aire al bebéCF · sacarle los gasesCF
bursitis Orthopedics and physical therapy.: bursitisMLP NCI
bypass Cardiology.: bypassCF · puente coronarioCF · derivaciónCF
caída de mollera (folk illness, fallen fontanelle) Folk medicine. A sunken soft spot in an infant blamed on a fall, pulling the nipple away too fast or a bad air. Folk remedies include pushing up on the palate, sucking the fontanelle or holding the baby upside down. A provider hears dehydration, which is the usual cause; do not soften the remedy description.: caída de molleraCF · mollera caídaCF · mollera hundidaCF
call 911 if Discharge.: llame al 911 siCF
call your doctor if Discharge.: llame a su médico siCF
calorie Endocrinology and diabetes.: caloríaNCI
can you repeat back to me what you will do at home Discharge.: puede repetirme lo que va a hacer en casaCF
cane Orthopedics and physical therapy.: bastónCF
carbohydrates Endocrinology and diabetes.: carbohidratosMLP
carbon monoxide Emergency and triage.: monóxido de carbonoNCI
cardiac arrest Emergency and triage.: paro cardíacoMLP
cardiac rehabilitation Cardiology.: rehabilitación cardíacaMLP
cardiologist Cardiology.: cardiólogoNCI
cardiomyopathy Cardiology.: miocardiopatíaMLP · cardiomiopatíaMLP
carpal tunnel syndrome Orthopedics and physical therapy.: síndrome del túnel carpianoMLP
cataract Ophthalmology.: catarataNCI
cavity Dentistry. Also a body cavity: cavidad.: cariesMLP · picaduraCF
centimeters dilated Obstetrics and prenatal.: centímetros de dilataciónCF
cerebral hemorrhage Neurology. Patients say derrame cerebral for any stroke.: hemorragia cerebralCF · derrame cerebralCF
cerebral palsy Neurology.: parálisis cerebralMLP
cervical cancer Oncology.: cáncer de cuello uterinoMLP NCI · cáncer cervicalMLP
cervical collar Emergency and triage.: collarín cervicalCF · collar cervicalCF
cervical effacement Obstetrics and prenatal.: borramiento del cuello uterinoCF · borramiento cervicalCF
cervix is dilated Obstetrics and prenatal.: el cuello uterino está dilatadoCF
cesarean Obstetrics and prenatal.: cesáreaCF
change of life Gynecology. What some older patients call menopause.: cambio de vidaCF · menopausiaMLP NCI
change the dressing daily Discharge.: cambie el vendaje todos los díasCF
check your blood sugar Endocrinology and diabetes.: mídase el azúcarCF · revise su nivel de glucosaCF
check your feet every day Endocrinology and diabetes.: revise sus pies todos los díasCF
checkup Primary care.: chequeoCDC · revisión médicaCF
chickenpox vaccine Pediatrics.: vacuna contra la varicelaCDC
chief complaint Primary care.: motivo de la consultaCF · queja principalCF
childbirth Obstetrics and prenatal.: partoMLP
chipil (child who is clingy and fussy because a sibling is on the way) Folk medicine. Mexican and Central American word for a toddler who becomes whiny, clingy and off food when the mother is pregnant again or a new baby arrives. Parents mention it as a cause; the provider hears behavior change.: chipilCF
choking Emergency and triage.: atragantamientoMLP · asfixiaCF
cholesterol Cardiology.: colesterolMLP NCI
cleft palate Pediatrics.: paladar hendidoCF
clinical trial Oncology.: ensayo clínicoNCI · estudio clínicoCF
closed fracture Orthopedics and physical therapy.: fractura cerradaCF
colic Pediatrics.: cólicoCF
collapsed lung Emergency and triage.: pulmón colapsadoCF · colapso pulmonarMLP
colon cancer Oncology.: cáncer de colonNCI
come back in two weeks Primary care.: regrese en dos semanasCF
condom Gynecology.: condónCF · preservativoCF
congenital heart defect Pediatrics.: defecto cardíaco congénitoCF · cardiopatía congénitaMLP
congestive heart failure Cardiology.: insuficiencia cardíaca congestivaMLP NCI CDC
contact lenses Ophthalmology.: lentes de contactoCF · lentillasCF
continue your home medications Discharge.: siga tomando sus medicamentos habitualesCF
contractions Obstetrics and prenatal.: contraccionesCF
coping skills Mental and behavioral health.: habilidades de afrontamientoCF · estrategias para sobrellevarCF · habilidades para hacer frenteNCI
coronary artery disease Cardiology.: enfermedad de las arterias coronariasMLP · enfermedad coronariaCF · enfermedad arterial coronariaNCI
couldn't breathe Emergency and triage.: no podía respirarCF · le faltaba el aireCF
counseling Mental and behavioral health.: consejeríaCF · terapiaCF · orientaciónNCI
counselor Mental and behavioral health.: consejeroNCI
cradle cap: costra lácteaCF
cross-eyed Ophthalmology.: bizcoCF
croup Pediatrics.: crupMLP · tos perrunaCF · garrotilloMIK
crown Dentistry.: coronaCF
crowning Obstetrics and prenatal.: coronamientoCF · coronaciónCF
cuarentena (postpartum confinement, the forty days) Folk medicine. The forty days after birth when the mother rests, avoids cold, bathing and certain foods, and is cared for by family. Not quarantine for infection. La dieta is the same custom in parts of Mexico and Central America.: cuarentenaCF · la dietaCF
cupping Folk medicine. Heated glasses placed on the back for aire, congestion or muscle pain; leaves round bruises a provider may mistake for abuse.: ventosasCF
curandero (folk healer) Folk medicine. Traditional healer who treats susto, empacho, mal de ojo and daño with herbs, limpias and prayer. Patients may see one before or alongside the clinic.: curanderoCF
curettage Gynecology.: legradoCF · raspadoCF · curetajeNCI
cut down Primary care. Cut down on salt, on smoking.: reducirCF · disminuirCF
D&C Gynecology.: legradoCF · dilatación y legradoMLP NCI
dandruff Dermatology.: caspaCF
daño (folk, a hex or curse that causes illness) Folk medicine. Illness blamed on witchcraft done by an enemy: me hicieron un daño, enfermedad endañada or mal puesto. Interpret the attribution as said; the provider decides what to ask.: dañoCF · enfermedad endañadaCF · brujeríaCF
deep vein thrombosis Cardiology.: trombosis venosa profundaMLP NCI
defibrillator Emergency and triage.: desfibriladorCF
degenerative arthritis Orthopedics and physical therapy.: artrosisMLP · osteoartritisMLP · artritis degenerativaCF
dehydration in children Pediatrics.: deshidratación en niñosCF
delivery Obstetrics and prenatal.: partoCF · alumbramientoCF
delusions Mental and behavioral health.: deliriosCF · ideas delirantesCF
dental braces Dentistry.: frenosMLP · bracketsCF · aparatosMLP
dental floss Dentistry.: hilo dentalCF
denture Dentistry.: dentadura postizaCF · placaCF
depressed Mental and behavioral health.: deprimidoCF
depression screening Mental and behavioral health.: prueba de detección de depresiónCF · evaluación de depresiónMLP
developmental delay Pediatrics.: retraso en el desarrolloCF
developmental milestones Pediatrics.: hitos del desarrolloCF
diabetic diet Endocrinology and diabetes.: dieta para diabéticosMLP
diabetic eye exam Endocrinology and diabetes.: examen de la vista para diabéticosCF · examen de retinaCF
diabetic neuropathy Endocrinology and diabetes.: neuropatía diabéticaMLP
diaper rash Pediatrics.: rozadura de pañalCF · dermatitis del pañalMLP
diastolic pressure Cardiology.: presión diastólicaCF
did you hit your head Emergency and triage.: se golpeó la cabezaCF
did you lose consciousness Emergency and triage.: perdió el conocimientoCF
diet Endocrinology and diabetes.: dietaCF · alimentaciónNCI
diet and exercise Primary care.: dieta y ejercicioCF
difficulty breathing Emergency and triage.: dificultad para respirarCDC
dilated Obstetrics and prenatal. The cervix, or the pupils.: dilatadoCF
discharge Discharge.: altaCF · alta médicaCF
discharge home Emergency and triage.: dar de alta a casaCF
discharge instructions Discharge.: instrucciones de altaCF
do you drink alcohol Primary care.: toma alcoholCF · consume alcoholCF
do you have any allergies Surgery and anesthesia.: tiene alguna alergiaCF
do you have any questions Discharge.: tiene alguna preguntaCF
do you smoke Primary care.: fuma ustedCF
do you understand the instructions Discharge.: entiende las instruccionesCF
do you use any drugs Primary care.: consume drogasCF
does this hurt Primary care.: le duele aquíCF · esto le dueleCF
drug treatment program Mental and behavioral health.: programa de tratamiento de adiccionesCF · programa de rehabilitaciónCF
DTaP Pediatrics. Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.: DTaPCF · vacuna DTaPCDC
due date Obstetrics and prenatal.: fecha probable de partoCF · fecha estimada de partoCF
durable medical equipment Discharge.: equipo médico duraderoHHS
dyspareunia Gynecology.: dispareuniaCF · dolor durante las relaciones sexualesCF
dysplasia Gynecology. Common in Pap smear results.: displasiaNCI
eclampsia Obstetrics and prenatal.: eclampsiaMLP
ejection fraction Cardiology.: fracción de eyecciónCF
emergency department Emergency and triage.: departamento de emergenciasCF · servicio de urgenciasCF
emergency room Emergency and triage.: sala de emergenciasCF · sala de urgenciasCF · servicio de urgenciasCF
empacho (folk illness, blocked digestion) Folk medicine. Food said to be stuck to the stomach or gut wall after eating too much, too fast or the wrong thing: bloating, pain, no appetite, sometimes diarrhea. Treated with a sobada of the belly, pulling the skin of the back, purges or teas. A provider hears indigestion or gastroenteritis; ask what has already been given, especially purges.: empachoCF
EMT Emergency and triage.: técnico en emergencias médicasCF · técnico en atención médica de urgenciaCF
end-of-life care Oncology.: cuidados al final de la vidaCF
endocrinologist Endocrinology and diabetes.: endocrinólogoNCI
endometriosis Gynecology.: endometriosisMLP NCI
epileptic Neurology.: epilépticoCF
episiotomy Obstetrics and prenatal.: episiotomíaCF
erection Urology.: erecciónNCI
estrogen Gynecology.: estrógenoNCI
extract Dentistry. Sacar una muela is what patients say.: extraerCF · sacarCF
eyeglasses Ophthalmology.: anteojosCF · lentesCF · gafasCF
fall Emergency and triage.: caídaCF
family history Primary care.: antecedentes familiaresCF · historia familiarMLP
family planning Gynecology.: planificación familiarCF
farsighted Ophthalmology.: hipermétropeCF
fasting glucose Endocrinology and diabetes.: glucosa en ayunasCF
feeling down, depressed or hopeless Mental and behavioral health.: sentirse decaído, deprimido o sin esperanzaCF
feeling of worthlessness Mental and behavioral health. PHQ-9 item.: sentimiento de inutilidadCF · sentirse inútilCF
fetal heartbeat Obstetrics and prenatal.: latido fetalCF · latidos del corazón del bebéCF
fetal monitor Obstetrics and prenatal.: monitor fetalCF
fetal movement Obstetrics and prenatal.: movimientos fetalesCF · movimientos del bebéCF
fetus Obstetrics and prenatal.: fetoNCI
fever over 101 Discharge. Fahrenheit; 38.3 Celsius.: fiebre de más de 101 gradosCF
fever reducer Pediatrics.: medicamento para bajar la fiebreCF · antipiréticoCF
fibroid Gynecology.: fibromaCF · miomaCF
filling Dentistry.: empasteCF · rellenoCF · tapaduraCF
first aid Emergency and triage.: primeros auxiliosMLP
flu shot Primary care.: vacuna contra la gripeMLP · vacuna contra la influenzaCDC
follow-up Discharge.: seguimientoNCI
fontanel Pediatrics. Caída de la mollera is a folk illness name.: fontanelaCF · molleraCF
foot care Endocrinology and diabetes.: cuidado de los piesCF
foot ulcer Endocrinology and diabetes.: úlcera en el pieCF
forceps Obstetrics and prenatal.: fórcepsCF
frialdad (folk illness, cold lodged in the body) Folk medicine. Cold said to settle in the uterus or the body: infertility, cramps, chills. Tengo fríos is also recurring chills. Related to the hot and cold balance of foods and illnesses.: frialdadCF · fríosCF
frostbite Emergency and triage.: congelaciónMLP
frozen shoulder Orthopedics and physical therapy.: hombro congeladoMLP
fusion Orthopedics and physical therapy. Spinal fusion: fusión vertebral.: fusiónCF · artrodesisCF
genetic counseling Oncology.: asesoramiento genéticoMLP NCI
gestational diabetes Obstetrics and prenatal.: diabetes gestacionalMLP
gingivitis Dentistry.: gingivitisMLP · inflamación de las encíasCF
give birth Obstetrics and prenatal. Aliviarse is a common Mexican expression.: dar a luzMLP · parirCF · aliviarseCF
glucose log Endocrinology and diabetes.: registro de glucosaCF · diario de azúcar en la sangreCF
glucose meter Endocrinology and diabetes.: glucómetroCF · medidor de glucosaCF
go pee-pee Pediatrics.: hacer pipíCF
go poo-poo Pediatrics.: hacer popóCF
grand mal Neurology. Older name for a tonic-clonic seizure.: gran malCF
greenstick fracture Pediatrics.: fractura en tallo verdeCF
grief Mental and behavioral health.: dueloMLP · aflicciónMLP
grinding Dentistry.: rechinar los dientesCF · bruxismoMLP
growth chart Pediatrics.: gráfica de crecimientoCF · curva de crecimientoMLP
gunshot wound Emergency and triage.: herida de balaCF
hair loss Oncology.: caída del cabelloCF · pérdida del cabelloCF · pérdida de cabelloMLP
hairline fracture Orthopedics and physical therapy.: fisuraCF · fractura finaCF
hallucinations Mental and behavioral health.: alucinacionesMLP
have you ever had problems with anesthesia Surgery and anesthesia.: ha tenido alguna vez problemas con la anestesiaCF
have you had thoughts of hurting yourself Mental and behavioral health.: ha tenido pensamientos de hacerse dañoCF
HDL Cardiology.: colesterol HDLCF · colesterol buenoCF
head trauma Emergency and triage.: traumatismo de cráneoCF · golpe en la cabezaCF
hearing aid Ear, nose and throat.: audífonoCF · aparato auditivoCF
heart murmur Cardiology.: soplo cardíacoCF · soplo en el corazónCF
heart transplant Cardiology.: trasplante de corazónMLP · trasplante cardíacoMLP
hepatitis B vaccine Pediatrics.: vacuna contra la hepatitis BCDC
herniated disc Orthopedics and physical therapy.: hernia de discoCF · disco herniadoCF
high blood sugar Endocrinology and diabetes.: azúcar altaCF · hiperglucemiaMLP · glucosa sanguínea altaNCI
high-fiber diet Discharge.: dieta rica en fibraCF · dieta alta en fibraCF
high-risk pregnancy Obstetrics and prenatal.: embarazo de alto riesgoCF
hives on the chest from heat Folk medicine. Hervor de sangre is a rash or hives blamed on hot or boiling blood, often after anger or heat. The provider hears a rash; ask what the patient thinks caused it.: hervor de sangreCF
Holter monitor Cardiology.: monitor HolterCF
home blood pressure monitor Cardiology.: tensiómetro para el hogarCF · monitor de presión arterialCF
home exercises Orthopedics and physical therapy.: ejercicios para hacer en casaCF
home health Discharge.: atención médica en el hogarCF · servicios de salud a domicilioCF
hormone therapy Gynecology. Also oncology.: terapia hormonalNCI · tratamiento hormonalCF
hospice Oncology. Many patients do not know the concept; explain it is end-of-life care at home or in a facility.: hospicioCF · cuidados de hospicioCF
hot and cold balance (folk, humoral theory) Folk medicine. Illnesses, foods and medicines are classed as hot or cold, and treatment restores the balance: a cold illness gets hot foods or teas. It explains why a patient refuses a cold drink with a fever or a hot bath after birth.: frío y calienteCF
hot flashes Gynecology.: bochornosCF · sofocosCF · caloresCF
how did this happen Emergency and triage.: cómo pasó estoCF · cómo ocurrióCF
how far apart are the contractions Obstetrics and prenatal.: cada cuánto tienen las contraccionesCF
how long have you had this Primary care.: desde cuándo tiene estoCF · cuánto tiempo lleva con estoCF
how many pregnancies have you had Obstetrics and prenatal.: cuántos embarazos ha tenidoCF
how many weeks are you Obstetrics and prenatal.: cuántas semanas tieneCF
how much does the child weigh Pediatrics.: cuánto pesa el niñoCF
HPV vaccine Pediatrics.: vacuna contra el VPHMLP NCI CDC · vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humanoCF
huesero (folk bonesetter) Folk medicine. Lay bonesetter who treats fractures, dislocations and sprains by manipulation. A fracture seen weeks later may have been to a huesero first.: hueseroCF
hyperglycemia Endocrinology and diabetes.: hiperglucemiaMLP NCI
hypoglycemia Endocrinology and diabetes.: hipoglucemiaMLP NCI
I had my tubes tied Estoy operada from a woman of childbearing age usually means a tubal ligation. Salpingo is Mexican lay for salpingoclasia.: estoy operadaCF · me ligaron las trompasCF · me hicieron la salpingoCF
ice and elevation Orthopedics and physical therapy.: hielo y elevaciónCF
impacted Dentistry. An impacted wisdom tooth: muela del juicio retenida.: retenidoCF · impactadoCF
impetigo Pediatrics.: impétigoMLP
infusion center Oncology.: centro de infusiónCF
insulin pen Endocrinology and diabetes.: pluma de insulinaCF · lápiz de insulinaCF
insulin pump Endocrinology and diabetes.: bomba de insulinaCF
intake Mental and behavioral health.: admisiónCF · entrevista inicialCF
intubate Emergency and triage.: intubarCF · entubarCF
irregular heartbeat Cardiology.: latidos irregularesCF · ritmo cardíaco irregularCF
is the child eating and drinking normally Pediatrics.: el niño está comiendo y tomando líquidos normalmenteCF
IUD Obstetrics and prenatal.: DIUNCI · dispositivo intrauterinoCF · aparatoCF
joint replacement Orthopedics and physical therapy.: reemplazo de articulaciónCF
keep the area clean and dry Discharge.: mantenga el área limpia y secaCF
labor Obstetrics and prenatal.: trabajo de partoCF · partoCF
labor and delivery Obstetrics and prenatal.: sala de partosCF · labor y partoCF
labor pain Obstetrics and prenatal.: dolores de partoCF
labor pains Ya tengo dolores from a pregnant woman means labor has started.: dolores de partoCF · doloresCF
laparoscopy Surgery and anesthesia.: laparoscopiaNCI
last known well Emergency and triage.: última vez que estuvo bienCF
last menstrual period Obstetrics and prenatal.: fecha de la última menstruaciónCF · última reglaCF
LDL Cardiology.: colesterol LDLCF · colesterol maloCF
leukemia Oncology.: leucemiaMLP NCI
lice Pediatrics.: piojosCF
lifestyle changes Primary care.: cambios en el estilo de vidaCF
limpia (folk, spiritual cleansing) Folk medicine. Cleansing by passing an egg, herbs or a candle over the body to draw out susto, mal de ojo or daño. Barrida is the same sweeping with herbs; despojo is the Caribbean cleansing bath.: limpiaCF · barridaCF · despojoCF
little interest or pleasure in doing things Mental and behavioral health.: poco interés o placer en hacer las cosasCF
low blood sugar Endocrinology and diabetes.: azúcar bajaCF · hipoglucemiaMLP
low white blood cell count Oncology.: recuento bajo de glóbulos blancosCF
low-sodium diet Cardiology.: dieta baja en sodioCF · dieta baja en salCF
lumpectomy Oncology.: lumpectomíaNCI · tumorectomíaCF
lung cancer Oncology.: cáncer de pulmónMLP NCI · cáncer pulmonarMLP
lymph nodes Oncology.: ganglios linfáticosCF
lymphedema Oncology.: linfedemaMLP NCI
lymphoma Oncology.: linfomaMLP NCI
mal de ojo (folk illness, the evil eye) Folk medicine. A strong or envious gaze, often admiration of a baby without touching it, is said to make the child ill: fever, crying, vomiting, one eye smaller. Treated with an egg limpia; prevented with a red bracelet or ojo de venado. Le hicieron ojo means the child has it.: mal de ojoCF
malignant Oncology.: malignoNCI
manic-depressive Mental and behavioral health. Older name for bipolar.: maníaco-depresivoCF
mask of pregnancy Obstetrics and prenatal. Paño is the folk name.: pañoCF · melasmaMLP · cloasmaCF
mass Oncology.: masaNCI · bultoCF
massage Orthopedics and physical therapy.: masajeCF
mastectomy Oncology.: mastectomíaMLP NCI
medical history Primary care.: historial médicoCF · antecedentes médicosNCI
melanoma Oncology.: melanomaMLP NCI
meniscus tear Orthopedics and physical therapy.: desgarro de meniscoCF · rotura de meniscoCF
menopause Obstetrics and prenatal.: menopausiaMLP NCI · cambio de vidaCF
menstrual cramp Gynecology.: cólico menstrualCF · dolor menstrualMLP
mental health Mental and behavioral health.: salud mentalMLP NCI
metastasis Oncology.: metástasisMLP NCI
metastasize Oncology.: hacer metástasisCF · propagarseCF
midwife Obstetrics and prenatal.: parteraCF · comadronaCF
MMR Pediatrics. Measles, mumps, rubella; sarampión, paperas, rubéola.: MMRCF · triple viralCF · vacuna MMRCDC
mood Mental and behavioral health.: estado de ánimoCF · ánimoCF
mood swings Mental and behavioral health.: cambios de humorCF · cambios en el estado de ánimoCF
morning sickness Obstetrics and prenatal.: náuseas del embarazoMLP · náuseas matutinasCF
motor vehicle accident Emergency and triage.: accidente automovilísticoCF · accidente de tránsitoCF
mouth sores Oncology.: llagas en la bocaCF · úlceras bucalesMLP
multiple sclerosis Neurology.: esclerosis múltipleMLP NCI
muscle strain Orthopedics and physical therapy.: distensión muscularMLP · tirón muscularCF
muscle tear Orthopedics and physical therapy.: desgarro muscularCF
myocardial infarction Cardiology.: infarto de miocardioCF
nausea after anesthesia Surgery and anesthesia.: náuseas después de la anestesiaCF
nearsighted Ophthalmology.: miopeCF · corto de vistaCF
needle Endocrinology and diabetes.: agujaCF
nervios (folk illness, nerves) Folk medicine. A chronic state of distress: worry, trembling, headaches, poor sleep, irritability, feeling out of control. Padezco de los nervios is a standing condition, not a moment of nervousness. A provider hears anxiety or depression; keep nervios in the English with a gloss.: nerviosCF · mal de nerviosCF · padecer de los nerviosCF
nervous breakdown Mental and behavioral health.: crisis nerviosaCF · colapso nerviosoCF
nervousness Mental and behavioral health.: nerviosismoCF · nerviosCF
neurological examination Neurology.: examen neurológicoNCI · exploración neurológicaCF
neurologist Neurology.: neurólogoNCI
neuropathy Endocrinology and diabetes.: neuropatíaNCI
neurosurgeon Neurology.: neurocirujanoNCI
new prescriptions Discharge.: recetas nuevasCF
newborn Obstetrics and prenatal.: recién nacidoCF
no driving while taking pain medication Discharge.: no maneje mientras tome analgésicosCF
no heavy lifting Discharge.: no levante cosas pesadasCF
non-weight bearing Orthopedics and physical therapy.: sin apoyar el pieCF · sin cargar pesoCF
nurse practitioner Primary care.: enfermera practicanteCF · enfermero de práctica avanzadaCF · enfermero practicanteNCI
nursing home Discharge.: asilo de ancianosCF · hogar de ancianosCF · residencia para adultos mayoresCF
OB/GYN Obstetrics and prenatal.: ginecólogo obstetraCF
obstetrician Obstetrics and prenatal.: obstetraNCI
oncologist Oncology.: oncólogoNCI
open fracture Orthopedics and physical therapy.: fractura abiertaCF · fractura expuestaCF
open heart surgery Cardiology.: cirugía a corazón abiertoMLP
open your mouth Primary care.: abra la bocaCF
orthopedic surgeon Orthopedics and physical therapy.: cirujano ortopédicoNCI
orthopedist Orthopedics and physical therapy.: ortopedistaCF · traumatólogoCF
ovarian cyst Gynecology.: quiste de ovarioCF · quiste ováricoCF
over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by Mental and behavioral health.: en las últimas dos semanas, con qué frecuencia le ha molestadoCF
overweight Endocrinology and diabetes.: sobrepesoMLP NCI · con sobrepesoCF
ovulation Gynecology.: ovulaciónNCI
pacifier Pediatrics.: chupónCF · chupeteCF
pain management Surgery and anesthesia.: manejo del dolorCF · control del dolorCF
palliative care Oncology.: cuidados paliativosNCI
paramedic Emergency and triage.: paramédicoCF · paramédicaCF
pasmo (folk illness, a chill that settles in the body) Folk medicine. Cold or a draft said to lodge in a wound, the face or a new mother: a wound that will not heal, a paralyzed face, chills after childbirth (pasmo del parto). Estar pasmado can also mean stunned. Heard in Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.: pasmoCF · estar pasmadoCF
passed out Emergency and triage.: se desmayóCF · perdió el conocimientoCF · se privóCF
pathology report Oncology.: informe de patologíaNCI
patient portal Discharge.: portal del pacienteCF
pediatrician Pediatrics.: pediatraNCI
pelvic inflammatory disease Gynecology.: enfermedad inflamatoria pélvicaMLP NCI
percentile Pediatrics.: percentilCF
period Gynecology.: reglaMLP NCI · períodoMLP · menstruaciónMLP NCI
peripheral neuropathy Neurology.: neuropatía periféricaMLP NCI
peripheral vascular disease Cardiology.: enfermedad vascular periféricaCF
PHQ-9 Mental and behavioral health. Depression screening questionnaire.: cuestionario PHQ-9CF
physical therapist Orthopedics and physical therapy.: fisioterapeutaNCI · terapeuta físicoCF
physician assistant Primary care.: asistente médicoCF · asociado médicoNCI
pinched nerve Orthopedics and physical therapy.: nervio pinzadoCF · nervio comprimidoCF · nervio atrapadoMIK
placenta Obstetrics and prenatal.: placentaNCI
placenta previa Obstetrics and prenatal.: placenta previaMLP
placental abruption Obstetrics and prenatal.: desprendimiento de placentaCF · desprendimiento prematuro de placentaCF
point to where it hurts Primary care.: señale dónde le dueleCF
poison ivy Dermatology.: hiedra venenosaCF
polycystic ovary syndrome Gynecology.: síndrome de ovario poliquísticoMLP NCI
post-traumatic stress disorder Mental and behavioral health.: trastorno de estrés postraumáticoMLP NCI
postpartum Obstetrics and prenatal.: pospartoCF · puerperioNCI
postpartum bleeding Obstetrics and prenatal.: sangrado pospartoCF
postpartum blues Obstetrics and prenatal.: tristeza pospartoCF · melancolía pospartoCF
postpartum depression Obstetrics and prenatal.: depresión pospartoMLP
poultice Folk medicine. Herbs, tobacco or mud bound over a painful joint or chest. Bilma in Mexico is a plaster or splint of herbs and cloth for a sprain or fracture. Patients may say cataplasmo.: cataplasmaCF · emplastoCF · bilmaCF
preeclampsia Obstetrics and prenatal.: preeclampsiaMLP
pregnancy Obstetrics and prenatal.: embarazoMLP NCI CDC
pregnant Obstetrics and prenatal.: embarazadaCF · en estadoCF · esperando bebéCF
premature birth Obstetrics and prenatal.: parto prematuroMLP · nacimiento prematuroNCI
premature ejaculation Urology.: eyaculación precozMLP
premenstrual tension Gynecology.: síndrome premenstrualMLP · tensión premenstrualCF
prenatal care Obstetrics and prenatal.: atención prenatalCF · cuidado prenatalMLP
prenatal visit Obstetrics and prenatal.: consulta prenatalCF · cita prenatalCF
preventive care Primary care.: atención preventivaCF
primary care provider Primary care.: proveedor de atención primariaNCI HHS · médico de cabeceraCF
prolapsed uterus Gynecology.: prolapso uterinoMLP · matriz caídaCF · útero caídoCF
prostate cancer Oncology.: cáncer de próstataMLP NCI
prosthesis Orthopedics and physical therapy.: prótesisMLP NCI
psychiatrist Mental and behavioral health.: psiquiatraNCI CT
psychologist Mental and behavioral health.: psicólogoNCI
psychotherapy Mental and behavioral health.: psicoterapiaNCI
PTSD Mental and behavioral health.: TEPTMLP NCI · trastorno de estrés postraumáticoMLP
pulmonary embolism Cardiology.: embolia pulmonarMLP NCI
push Obstetrics and prenatal.: pujeCF
radiation Oncology.: radiaciónNCI · radioterapiaCF
range of motion Orthopedics and physical therapy.: rango de movimientoCF · amplitud de movimientoCF
rapid heartbeat Cardiology.: taquicardiaCF · latidos rápidosCF
rate your pain from zero to ten Emergency and triage.: califique su dolor del cero al diezCF
recovery Mental and behavioral health.: recuperaciónCF
recurrence Oncology.: recurrenciaCF · recaídaCF · recidivaNCI
redness or swelling at the incision Discharge.: enrojecimiento o hinchazón en la incisiónCF
refer Primary care.: remitirCF · referirCF · derivarCF
referral Primary care. Referido is what most US clinics say.: referidoHHS · remisiónCF · referenciaCF
rehabilitation Orthopedics and physical therapy.: rehabilitaciónMLP NCI
relapse Oncology.: recaídaNCI
remission Oncology.: remisiónNCI
respiratory arrest Emergency and triage.: paro respiratorioCF
rest Discharge.: reposoCF · descansoCF
rest, ice, compression, elevation Orthopedics and physical therapy.: reposo, hielo, compresión y elevaciónCF
retinopathy Endocrinology and diabetes.: retinopatíaCF
return to the emergency room if Discharge.: regrese a la sala de emergencias siCF
risk factor Primary care.: factor de riesgoNCI CDC
risks of surgery Surgery and anesthesia.: riesgos de la cirugíaCF
root canal Dentistry.: endodonciaCF · tratamiento de conductoCF
rotator cuff Orthopedics and physical therapy.: manguito rotadorCF · manguito de los rotadoresCF
rotavirus vaccine Pediatrics.: vacuna contra el rotavirusCDC
RSV Pediatrics.: VRSCDC · virus respiratorio sincitialMLP CDC · VSRNCI
rubella Pediatrics.: rubéolaMLP CDC
safety plan Mental and behavioral health.: plan de seguridadCF
say ah Primary care.: diga ahCF
scalpel Surgery and anesthesia.: bisturíNCI
scarlet fever Pediatrics.: escarlatinaCF
schedule a follow-up with your primary care doctor Discharge.: programe una cita de seguimiento con su médico de cabeceraCF
sciatica Orthopedics and physical therapy.: ciáticaMLP
second opinion Oncology.: segunda opiniónNCI
self-harm Mental and behavioral health.: autolesiónMLP
sereno (folk, night air that causes illness) Folk medicine. The damp night air said to make babies and the sick ill. Caribbean and Central American parents keep infants out of the sereno. The provider hears a reason the child was kept inside or covered.: serenoCF
severe bleeding Emergency and triage.: sangrado abundanteCF · hemorragia graveCF
shaken baby syndrome Pediatrics.: síndrome del bebé sacudidoCF
shock Emergency and triage.: choqueCF · shockMLP
shock therapy Mental and behavioral health.: terapia electroconvulsivaMLP NCI · electrochoqueCF
side effects of chemotherapy Oncology.: efectos secundarios de la quimioterapiaCF
sitz bath Discharge.: baño de asientoMLP
skin cancer Oncology.: cáncer de pielMLP NCI
skin graft Surgery and anesthesia.: injerto de pielMLP NCI
skull fracture Emergency and triage.: fractura de cráneoMLP
slow heartbeat Cardiology.: bradicardiaCF · latidos lentosCF
smoking cessation Primary care.: dejar de fumarMLP
sobada (folk, therapeutic massage) Folk medicine. A deep massage by a sobador for empacho, a bad back, a displaced organ or to turn a breech baby. Ask when the patient says ya me sobaron.: sobadaCF · sobaCF
sobador (folk, lay massage healer) Folk medicine. The person who gives sobadas and sets strains and sprains.: sobadorCF
social worker Mental and behavioral health.: trabajador socialNCI
someone must drive you home Surgery and anesthesia.: alguien tiene que llevarlo a casaCF
spinal block Surgery and anesthesia.: bloqueo espinalNCI · anestesia raquídeaCF
spit up: devolver la lecheCF · regurgitarCF
spotting Gynecology.: manchadoCF · sangrado leveCF
spur Orthopedics and physical therapy. Bone spur: espolón óseo.: espolónCF
stab wound Emergency and triage.: herida de arma blancaCF · puñaladaCF
stage Oncology.: estadioNCI · etapaCF
staging Oncology.: estadificaciónNCI
stillbirth Obstetrics and prenatal.: mortinatoMLP · muerte fetalMLP · parto de feto muertoMLP
stirrup Gynecology. The footrests on the exam table.: estriboCF
stoma Surgery and anesthesia.: estomaNCI
strenuous activity Discharge.: actividad extenuanteCF · esfuerzo físico intensoCF
stress Mental and behavioral health.: estrésMLP NCI
stress fracture Orthopedics and physical therapy.: fractura por estrésCF · fractura por sobrecargaCF
stress incontinence Urology.: incontinencia de esfuerzoCF · incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzoMLP
stretcher Emergency and triage.: camillaCF
stretching Orthopedics and physical therapy.: estiramientoCF
stroke symptoms Emergency and triage.: síntomas de derrame cerebralCF
sty Ophthalmology.: orzueloCF · perrillaCF
substance abuse Mental and behavioral health.: abuso de sustanciasCF · drogadicciónCF
substance use disorder Mental and behavioral health.: trastorno por consumo de sustanciasMLP
suicidal ideation Mental and behavioral health.: ideación suicidaCF · pensamientos suicidasCF
suicidal thoughts Mental and behavioral health.: pensamientos suicidasCF · ideas suicidasCF
suicide attempt Mental and behavioral health.: intento de suicidioCF
suicide risk assessment Mental and behavioral health.: evaluación del riesgo de suicidioCF
sunscreen Dermatology.: protector solarNCI · bloqueador solarCF
support group Mental and behavioral health.: grupo de apoyoNCI
surgical history Primary care.: antecedentes quirúrgicosCF
surgical site Surgery and anesthesia.: sitio quirúrgicoCF
susto (folk illness, fright sickness) Folk medicine. Illness after a frightening event: the soul is said to leave the body. Loss of appetite, sleep problems, weakness, sadness, in children diarrhea or fever. Treated by a curandero with limpias and prayers. A provider may hear anxiety, depression or PTSD; interpret susto as susto with a gloss, not as fright.: sustoCF · espantoCF
sutures Emergency and triage.: suturasCF · puntosCF
swelling in the legs Cardiology.: hinchazón en las piernasCF
syringe Endocrinology and diabetes.: jeringaNCI
systemic lupus erythematosus Rheumatology.: lupus eritematoso sistémicoMLP NCI · lupusMLP NCI
systolic pressure Cardiology.: presión sistólicaCF
tachycardia Cardiology.: taquicardiaNCI
take a deep breath Primary care.: respire profundoCF
talk therapy Mental and behavioral health.: terapia de conversaciónNCI · terapia habladaCF
tartar Dentistry.: sarroCF
teething: le están saliendo los dientesCF · denticiónCF
tendinitis Orthopedics and physical therapy.: tendinitisMLP
tennis elbow Orthopedics and physical therapy.: codo de tenistaMLP
TENS Orthopedics and physical therapy.: estimulación nerviosa eléctrica transcutáneaCF · TENSCF
terminal illness Oncology.: enfermedad terminalWI AL
test strips Endocrinology and diabetes.: tiras reactivasCF
tetanus booster Emergency and triage.: refuerzo contra el tétanosCF
the cancer has spread Oncology.: el cáncer se ha diseminadoCF · el cáncer se ha extendidoCF
the surgery went well Surgery and anesthesia.: la cirugía salió bienCF
therapist Mental and behavioral health.: terapeutaCF
therapy Mental and behavioral health.: terapiaNCI
thrush Pediatrics.: candidiasis bucalCF · algodoncilloCF
thyroid nodule Endocrinology and diabetes.: nódulo tiroideoMLP
TMJ Dentistry.: articulación temporomandibularCF · ATMCF
to give birth (lay) Ya se alivió means she had the baby; aliviarse also means to get better, so context decides.: aliviarseCF · dar a luzCF · tener al bebéCF
tonic-clonic seizure Neurology.: crisis tónico-clónicaCF · convulsión tónico-clónicaCF
toothache Dentistry.: dolor de muelasCF · dolor de dientesCF
toothpaste Dentistry.: pasta de dientesCF · pasta dentalCF
torn ligament Orthopedics and physical therapy.: ligamento desgarradoCF · ruptura de ligamentoCF
tourniquet Emergency and triage.: torniqueteNCI
transient ischemic attack Neurology.: ataque isquémico transitorioMLP · mini derrameMLP
trauma Emergency and triage.: traumaNCI · traumatismoCF
traumatic brain injury Emergency and triage.: lesión cerebral traumáticaMLP · traumatismo craneoencefálicoCF
triage Emergency and triage.: triajeCF · clasificación de pacientesCF
triage nurse Emergency and triage.: enfermera de triajeCF
triglycerides Cardiology.: triglicéridosMLP
trimester Obstetrics and prenatal.: trimestreCF
tubal ligation Obstetrics and prenatal.: ligadura de trompasMLP NCI
tummy Pediatrics.: pancitaCF · barriguitaCF
umbilical cord Obstetrics and prenatal.: cordón umbilicalCF
unconscious Emergency and triage.: inconscienteCF · sin conocimientoCF
unresponsive Emergency and triage.: no respondeCF · sin respuestaCF · no respondíaCF
vaccination record Pediatrics.: cartilla de vacunaciónCF · registro de vacunasCF
vaccine schedule Pediatrics.: calendario de vacunaciónCF · esquema de vacunaciónCF
vaginal speculum Gynecology.: espéculoNCI · espéculo vaginalCF
vasectomy Urology.: vasectomíaMLP NCI
vomiting blood Emergency and triage.: vómito con sangreMLP
waiting room Emergency and triage.: sala de esperaCF
warning signs Discharge.: señales de advertenciaCF · signos de alarmaCF
water broke Obstetrics and prenatal. "Se me rompió la fuente" is what patients say.: se le rompió la fuenteCF · rompió aguasCF
we will call you with the results Primary care.: le llamaremos con los resultadosCF
weeks of gestation Obstetrics and prenatal.: semanas de gestaciónCF · semanas de embarazoCF
weigh yourself every morning Cardiology.: pésese todas las mañanasCF
weight bearing Orthopedics and physical therapy.: apoyo de pesoCF · cargar pesoCF
well-child visit Pediatrics.: visita de niño sanoCF · control del niño sanoMLP
wellness visit Primary care.: visita de bienestarCF · consulta preventivaCF
wet diapers Pediatrics.: pañales mojadosCF
what brings you in today Primary care.: qué lo trae por aquí hoyCF · cuál es el motivo de su visitaCF
what is your emergency Emergency and triage.: cuál es su emergenciaCF
when did it start Emergency and triage.: cuándo empezóCF
when was the last time you ate or drank Surgery and anesthesia.: cuándo fue la última vez que comió o bebióCF
whiplash Emergency and triage.: latigazo cervicalCF · esguince cervicalCF
whooping cough Pediatrics.: tosferinaMLP CDC · tos ferinaMLP · tos convulsivaNCI
wisdom tooth Dentistry.: muela del juicioNCI · muela cordalCF
work restrictions Orthopedics and physical therapy.: restricciones laboralesCF
workers' compensation Orthopedics and physical therapy.: compensación laboralCF · compensación para trabajadoresCF
worsening pain Discharge.: dolor que empeoraCF
yeast infection Gynecology.: infección vaginal por hongosCF · candidiasis vaginalCF
yerbero (folk herbalist) Folk medicine. Seller or healer of medicinal herbs; the source of many of the teas patients mention.: yerberoCF · hierberoCF
you are being discharged Discharge.: le van a dar de altaCF
you can go home today Surgery and anesthesia.: puede irse a casa hoyCF
you may shower after 48 hours Discharge.: puede ducharse después de 48 horasCF
you will be completely asleep Surgery and anesthesia.: va a estar completamente dormidoCF

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