The document provides definitions for 35 common medical terms related to the sensory system in both English and Spanish. Some key terms defined include: aphasia (inability to understand or use language), astigmatism (distorted vision due to irregular lens shape), cataract (clouding of the eye lens), cleft lip (split in upper lip), cochlea (snail-shaped structure in inner ear responsible for hearing), and conjunctiva (mucous membrane lining eyelids). The glossary covers terms pertaining to vision, hearing, speech, smell, and other sensory functions and disorders.
The document provides definitions for 35 common medical terms related to the sensory system in both English and Spanish. Some key terms defined include: aphasia (inability to understand or use language), astigmatism (distorted vision due to irregular lens shape), cataract (clouding of the eye lens), cleft lip (split in upper lip), cochlea (snail-shaped structure in inner ear responsible for hearing), and conjunctiva (mucous membrane lining eyelids). The glossary covers terms pertaining to vision, hearing, speech, smell, and other sensory functions and disorders.
The document provides definitions for 35 common medical terms related to the sensory system in both English and Spanish. Some key terms defined include: aphasia (inability to understand or use language), astigmatism (distorted vision due to irregular lens shape), cataract (clouding of the eye lens), cleft lip (split in upper lip), cochlea (snail-shaped structure in inner ear responsible for hearing), and conjunctiva (mucous membrane lining eyelids). The glossary covers terms pertaining to vision, hearing, speech, smell, and other sensory functions and disorders.
The document provides definitions for 35 common medical terms related to the sensory system in both English and Spanish. Some key terms defined include: aphasia (inability to understand or use language), astigmatism (distorted vision due to irregular lens shape), cataract (clouding of the eye lens), cleft lip (split in upper lip), cochlea (snail-shaped structure in inner ear responsible for hearing), and conjunctiva (mucous membrane lining eyelids). The glossary covers terms pertaining to vision, hearing, speech, smell, and other sensory functions and disorders.
Basic Glossary of Terms for Healthcare Interpreters
English Definition Spanish
1. Aphasia Partial or total inability to understand or use language. Afasia Spherical deviation in the lens of the eye, leading to 2. Astigmatism Astigmatismo distorted images. 3. Cataract Opacification of the eye lens, leading to blurred vision. Catarata A split or opening in the upper part of the mouth caused by failure of lip to close together during fetal 4. Cleft lip Labio leporino development. Babies with this condition may also suffer from a cleft in the palate. Inner ear structure that is shaped like a snail and is the 5. Cochlea Cóclea organ responsible for hearing. An infection characterized by the formation of a cluster 6. Cold sore of tiny blisters on or around the mouth caused by the Herpes labial herpes simplex virus. Also called fever blister. It refers to a person who has a vision deficiency in which 7. Colorblind Daltónico the ability to see certain colors is decreased. The mucous membrane that lines the inside of the 8. Conjunctiva Conjuntiva eyelids to protect the white of the eye. 9. Cornea The transparent layer covering the front part of the eye. Córnea 10. Dysphonia Difficulty speaking, or a vocalization impairment. Disfonía The translucent fibrous structure separating the external ear from the middle ear and attached to the 11. Eardrum Tímpano ear bones; it vibrates with sound and sends the waves to the inner ear. The tube that leads from the throat to the middle ear, 12. Eustachian tube Trompa de Eustaquio and is responsible for pressure equalization in the ears. A physician that specializes in disorders of the ear, 13. ENT Otorrino nose, and throat. Also called otolaryngologist. Eye floaters are black or gray spots in one’s vision; they 14. Floaters may also look like a spider’s web or strings that drift Flotadores del ojo with eye or head movement. A condition marked by several eye disorders that affect 15. Glaucoma the optic nerve. Damage to this nerve leads to Glaucoma irreversible loss of vision. 16. Halitosis Commonly known as bad breath. Halitosis 17. Hearing impairment Partial or complete loss of the ability to detect sounds. Discapacidad auditiva Harsh-sounding voice caused by vocal cord overuse or 18. Hoarseness Ronquera other condition. Commonly known as farsightedness, this is a condition 19. Hyperopia where people can see distant objects more clearly than Hipermetropía those nearby. The bone in the middle ear between the stapes and 20. Incus Yunque malleus; also known as the anvil because of its shape.
The part of the ear that contains the hearing organ 21. Inner ear called the cochlea and the balance organ called the Oído interno labyrinth. The colored part of the eye behind the cornea, 22. Iris Iris containing the adjustable opening called the pupil. Part of the inner ear that holds the sensory organs for 23. Labyrinth hearing and equilibrium. Laberinto
It is a laser eye procedure that uses a device called a
24. LASIK microkeratome to change the shape of the cornea to Cirugía LASIK correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Commonly referred to as the hammer because of its 25. Malleus shape, it is the first ear bone that connects to the Martillo eardrum. A condition of the inner ear marked by hearing and Enfermedad de 26. Meniere’s disease balance disorders, leading to tinnitus, vertigo, hearing Meniere loss, and fullness in the ear. Includes the eardrum and the three middle ear bones 27. Middle Ear Oído medio that end at the round window leading to the inner ear. Commonly known as nearsightedness, this is a 28. Myopia condition marked by the ability to see objects up close Miopía more clearly than objects farther away. A surgical incision of the eardrum to relieve pressure, 29. Myringotomy Miringotomía drain fluid, or place ear tubes. The external openings in the face leading to the nasal 30. Nostrils cavities, which connect to the throat and airways to Fosas nasales allow the passage of air into the lungs. Very small bones, especially when referring to the 31. Ossicles Osículos bones in the ear. Inflammation of either the external, middle or inner 32. Otitis ear, which will be defined by the terms otitis externa, Otitis otitis media, or otitis interna. There is a soft and hard palate. The soft palate is the fleshy portion towards the back of the roof of the 33. Palate Paladar mouth. The hard palate is the bony front part of the roof of the mouth. Another term for farsightedness, it is marked by the 34. Presbyopia ability to see things farther away more clearly than Presbicia objects up close. A growth of tissue in the conjunctiva of the eye, 35. Pterygium originating on the nasal side and gravitates to the Pterigión cornea. The adjustable opening in the middle of the iris, which 36. Pupil Pupila is where light passes to the retina. The innermost part of the eye that receives images 37. Retina from the outside world; these images are then sent to Retina the brain through the optic nerve. Inflammation in the nasal structures or lining causing a 38. Rhinitis Rinitis runny or stuffy nose. A membrane that separates the middle ear from the Membrana timpánica 39. Round window inner ear. secundaria 40. Sclera The white part of the eye. Esclerótica
Smallest of the three ear bones that connect the 41. Stapes eardrum to the inner ear; commonly referred to as the Estribo stirrup because of its shape. Also called cross-eyed, this is the inward turning of the 42. Strabismus Estrabismo iris and cornea as if looking at the nose. An infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group Faringitis por 43. Strep throat A streptococcus bacteria. estreptococos Inflammation or narrowing of the voice box, leading to 44. Stridor Estridor noisy breathing. Complete or partial word repetition, which disrupts the 45. Stuttering Tartamudeo smooth flow of speech. An abscess in or around the eye caused by bacteria in 46. Sty Orzuelo the eyelid glands. Hearing a roaring, ringing, or buzzing sound in the head 47. Tinnitus Zumbido or ears. The illusion of movement, leading to a whirling 48. Vertigo Vértigo sensation and loss of balance. The system responsible for maintaining one’s perception of the body’s place in space, posture, and 49. Vestibular system Sistema vestibular balance. Regulates movements and locomotion to help with visual focus on objects during movement. 50. Vestibule A bony channel or cavity within the inner ear. Vestíbulo
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6. Colloquially known in Latin America as fuego kerat/o cornea
13. Also known as otorhinolaryngologist. In Spanish: myring/o eardrum otorrinolaringólogo or otolaringólogo. dilat/o widening 16. It is also acceptable to interpret as mal aliento. -otomy cutting into 34. In Spanish, a farsighted person is: hipermétrope, a nearsighted person is: míope, and a person with astigmatism is: astigmático. 35. Commonly called: carnocidad en los ojos. 42. Cross-eyed: bizco in Spanish. 43. Also correct: faringitis or amigdalitis estreptocócica. 47. Also correct: tinnitus (pronounced as spelled)