ultrasonido doppler

High-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices. The echoes are then converted into a picture called a sonogram. Ultrasound ...

ultrasonido

육아; 임신

A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create a moving image of a baby in utero. During pregnancy, ultrasound is routinely used to monitor the health and development ...

tumor

의료관리; 병원

An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be benign or malignant (cancerous). There are dozens of different types of tumors. Their names ...

patógeno

의료관리; 병원

An agent of disease. Pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

úlcera

의료관리; 병원

An area of tissue erosion, for example, of the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Due to the erosion, an ulcer is concave. It is always depressed below the level ...

prótesis

의료관리; 병원

An artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body such as a tooth, eye, hip, knee, leg, arm, etc. A prosthesis is designed for both functional and/or cosmetic reasons.

abceso

의료관리; 병원

A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body.

calidad de vida

의료관리; 병원

An important consideration in medical care, quality of life refers to the ability to enjoy normal life activities. Some medical treatments can seriously impair quality of life ...

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Eid al-fitr

Festividad musulmana que marca el fin del ramadán. Los musulmanes no sólo celebran el fin del ayuno, sino que también agradecen a DIOS por la ayuda y ...