enfermedad aguda

A pathological condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, genetic defect, or environmental stress, and characterized by ...

enfermedad

Asistencia sanitaria; General

Condición para la cual se necesita atención médica.

enfermedad

Productos cárnicos; Aves de corral

Cualquier desviación de una salud normal o menoscabo de las funciones corporales normales.

tumor

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

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

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

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

úlcera

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

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

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

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

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body.

calidad de vida

Asistencia sanitaria; Hospitales

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 ...