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Alexis Ramirez

Language Portfolio
IBCP
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Abdominal Abdominal

Definition Part of the body between the Parte del cuerpo entre el
thorax and the pelvis tórax y la pelvis

Parts of Speech Adjective El adjetivo

Gender Feminine

Synonyms Stomach estómago

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in He went to the hospital Pasó al hospital indicando


context stating he had abdominal que tenía dolor abdominal,
pain, which is why he was razón por la cual él estaba
holding his stomach. sosteniendo su estómago.
Picture: 
Abdominal pain: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved October 10, 2016, 
from h​ ttps://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003120.htm 
Word and Definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Aerobic Aerobio

Definition Requiring air in order to live Que requiere aire para vivir y
and grow. crecer.

Parts of Speech Adjective El adjetivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Pale pálido

Antonyms Brunette Morena

Sentence using term in If you want to lose weight, try Si usted quiere perder peso,
context doing some aerobic intente realizar algunos
exercises. ejercicios aeróbicos.
Picture: 
Glycolysis, the Universal Process. (n.d.). Retrieved October 10, 2016. 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Albino Albino

Definition A person or animal who are Una persona o animal que


missing pigments in the skin falta de pigmentos en la piel y
and hair. el cabello

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Pale pálido

Antonyms Brunette Morena

Sentence using term in I did not know that animals No sabía que los animales
context can have albinism as well. pueden tener albinismo así.
Picture: 
airaland Forum. (n.d.). Retrieved October 10, 2016, from 
http://www.nairaland.com/2606955/albinos 
Word and Defintion: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Alimentary canal tubo digestivo

Definition The entire passage that Todo el pasaje que permite


allows food to pass through que los alimentos pasar a
your body from mouth to través del cuerpo de boca a
anus. ano.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms digestive tract tubo digestivo

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Every time you eat the food Cada vez que comes los
context will go through your alimentos pasarán por su
alimentary canal. tubo digestivo.
Picture: 
Human alimentary canal. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2016, from 
http://biology-igcse.weebly.com/human-alimentary-canal.html 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Ambulate Ambulate

Definition Walking Caminando

Parts of Speech Verb verbo

Gender feminine

Synonyms Move about moverse

Antonyms Run correr

Sentence using term in The old lady who came out of La anciana que salió de la
context surgery did not know to how cirugía no sabía cómo andar
to ambulate with her new
knee con su nueva rodilla.

Picture: 
Stock Photography and Stock Footage. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2016, from 
http://www.fotosearch.com/LIF140/nu217005/ 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Amino Acid Aminoácidos

Definition The basic component of El componente básico de las


proteins. proteínas.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Acid el ácido

Antonyms Sweet dulce

Sentence using term in Amino acids are in proteins. Los aminoácidos se


context encuentran en las proteínas.
Picture: 
Usa, B. (n.d.). Amino Acids. Retrieved October 05, 2016, from 
http://www.nicoptere.net/amino-acids/ 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Anesthesia la anestesia

Definition The state where you can’t El estado donde usted no


feel anything, especially pain. puede sentir nada, sobre
todo dolor.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender feminine

Synonyms Unconsciousness inconsciente

Antonyms Awake despierto

Sentence using term in The lady was scared to go to La señora tenía Mieda a ir a
context her surgery because she su cirugía, porque oyó que
heard that some people did algunas personas no
not wake up because of the despiertan debido a la
anesthesia. anestesia.
Picture: 
Guides: Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine: Welcome. (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2016, 
from h​ ttp://musc.libguides.com/anesthesia 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Anterior Anterior

Definition In front of Delante de

Parts of Speech Adjective El adjetivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Forgoing abstenerse

Antonyms Posterior posterior

Sentence using term in The anterior of my notebook La parte anterior de mi


context is pink and blue. notebook es de color rosa y
azul.
Picture: 
Anterior - Posterior. (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2016, from 
https://clinanat.com/mtd/269-anterior-posterior 
Word and defintion: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Antibody anticuerpo

Definition A protein la proteína

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms antibiotic antibiótico

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Antibody is a protein. Anticuerpo es una proteína.


context
Picture: 
What is an Antibody? (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2016, from 
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-an-antibody.htm 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Anuria Anuria

Definition Producing no urine No producción orina

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Feminine

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in If you don’t pee, go to the Si no orinar, vaya al hospital
context hospital you probably have probablemente tiene anuria.
anuria.
Picture: 
What is Anuria? (n.d.). Retrieved October 05, 2016, from 
http://www.wisegeekhealth.com/what-is-anuria.htm#didyouknowout 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Blood Sangre

Definition Fluid that circulates through Líquido que circula por los
the vessels in the body to vasos en el cuerpo para
carry substances to all body
parts llevar sustancias a todas las
partes del cuerpo

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Msculino

Synonyms Gore la sangre derramada

Antonyms Death muerte

Sentence using term in I donated blood at the blood Había donado sangre en la
context drive. unidad de sangre.

Word and definition:  


vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term halitosis halitose

Definition Bad breath mal aliento

Parts of Speech noun Sustantivo

Gender Feminin

Synonyms Gross repugnante

Antonyms aroma El aroma

Sentence using term in A guy tried talking to me but I Un chico intentó hablarme
context can tell he had a mild case of pero puedo decir que tenía
halitosis.
un caso leve de la halitosis.

Picture: 
Xerostomia?, B. (2016). What Is Halitosis? - Mouthparts. Retrieved October 07, 2016, 
from h​ ttp://www.mouthparts.com/what-is-halitosis/ 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Joint la articulación

Definition An area where two bones Un área donde se unen dos


meet huesos.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Link enlace

Antonyms Separate Separado

Sentence using term in If your joints are bad in your Si las articulaciones son
context knees then you may have malas en las rodillas pueden
trouble walking. tener problemas para
caminar.
Picture: 
AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE BONES: CLASSIFICATION AND STRUCTURE OF SKELETAL 
JOINTS. (n.d.). Retrieved October 07, 2016. 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Nerve Nervio

Definition Group of nerve tissues that Grupo de tejidos nerviosos


conduct impulses que llevan a cabo impulsos.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Axon anón

Antonyms Vein La vena

Sentence using term in You have nerves all over your Usted tiene los nervios en
context body. todo el cuerpo.

Picture: 
New way to repair nerves – Using exosomes to hijack cell-to-cell communication. 
(n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2016. 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Phalanges Falanges

Definition Bones of the fingers and toes los huesos de los dedos y
dedos de los pies.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Muscolino

Synonyms Hand Mano

Antonyms Leg Pierna

Sentence using term in My fingers and my toes are Mis dedos y mis dedos de
context also called phalanges. los pies también se llaman
falanges.

Picture: 
Finger Phalanges (Finger Bones) - Wellness Advocate . com. (n.d.). Retrieved 
October 21, 2016, from http://wellnessadvocate.com/?dgl=5787
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Urine Orina

Definition Fluid excreted by the kidney Líquido excretado por el riñón

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Feminine

Synonyms pee hacer pip

Antonyms Dry Seco

Sentence using term in For some drug test you need Para algunas pruebas de
context a urine sample. drogas se necesita una
muestra de orina.
Picture: 
Urin stinkt, ist dunkel, gelb oder rot - warum? Was fehlt mir? (n.d.). Retrieved October 
21, 2016, from 
http://www.rp-online.de/leben/gesundheit/medizin/urin-stinkt-ist-dunkel-gelb-oder-rot-
warum-was-fehlt-mir-aid-1.5688052 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Wound Herida

Definition Injury to tissue Lesión al tejido

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Feminine

Synonyms Injury Herida

Antonyms Heal Curar

Sentence using term in I fell off my bike and had a Me caí de mi bicicleta y tenía
context big wound on my leg, I had to una gran herida en mi pierna,
go to the hospital. tuve que ir al hospital.
Picture: 
How to Make a Wound Heal Faster - The Luxury SpotThe ... (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 
2016, from http://www.theluxuryspot.com/how-to-make-a-wound-heal-faster/
Word and definition:
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Infection la infección

Definition invasion by organisms invasión por


microorganismos

Parts of Speech noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Disease Enfermedad

Antonyms Clean Limpiar

Sentence using term in When I fell on my bike I didnt Cuando caí en mi bici no
context clean my wound so my cut limpiar mi herida por lo que
got infected. se ha infectado mi corte.
Word and definition:
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Joint la articulación

Definition where two bones meet or join donde dos huesos cumplen o
Únete

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The joints in my knee is in Las articulaciones en rodilla


context pain. es dolor.
Picture: 
The Arteries (Human Anatomy): Picture, Definition, Conditions, & More. (n.d.). Retrieved 
December 09, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-arteries 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term artery la arteria

Definition Blood vessels that carries Vasos sanguíneos que


blood away from the heart. lleva sangre desde el
corazón.

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender femenino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The artery have three layers. La arteria tiene tres capas.
context
Picture: 
The Arteries (Human Anatomy): Picture, Definition, Conditions, & More. (n.d.). Retrieved 
December 09, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-arteries 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Dermis dermis

Definition The skin la piel

Parts of Speech Noun sustantivo

Gender femenino

Synonyms skin piel

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The dermis is the middle La dermis es la parte media
context section of your skin. de la piel.
Picture: 
Dermis. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermis 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term cartilage el cartílago

Definition Used to cushion and protect Utilizado para amortiguar y


connected bone proteger hueso conectado

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender muscolino

Synonyms not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Sharks have a skeleton made Los tiburones tienen un
context from cartilage instead of esqueleto hecho de cartílago
bone. en lugar de hueso.
Picture: 
Cartilage of the Knee. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from 
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/cartilage-of-the-knee 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Fibula el peroné

Definition outer and smaller bone of externo y menor del hueso


lower leg de pierna

Parts of Speech Noun sustantivo

Gender muscolino

Synonyms bone hueso

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in When the boy was young he Cuando el muchacho era
context broke his fibula. joven rompió su peroné.
Picture: 
Fibula. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibula 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term patella la rótula

Definition the kneecap la rótula

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender femenino

Synonyms kneecap La ​rótula

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The patella is another word La rótula es otra palabra para
context for your knee. la rodilla.
Picture: 
Physio Works - Physiotherapy Brisbane. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from 
http://physioworks.com.au/injuries-conditions-1/chondromalacia-patella 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term tendons el tendón

Definition connects muscle to bone conecta los músculos a los


huesos

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender muscolino

Synonyms not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in It is possible to have weak Es posible que los tendones
context tendons. débiles.
Picture: 
Patellar Tendon Tear-OrthoInfo - AAOS. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from 
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00512 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term ligaments el ligamento

Definition connects bone to bone se conecta al hueso

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender muscolino

Synonyms not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Ligament tears can be Desgarros del ligamento


context caused by sudden twisting pueden ser causadas por el
motion. movimiento de torsión
repentino.
Picture: 
What are muscles, tendons, and ligaments examples of? | Socratic. (n.d.). Retrieved 
December 09, 2016, from 
https://socratic.org/questions/what-are-muscles-tendons-and-ligaments-examples-of 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term kidney el riñón

Definition bean-shaped organ that órgano en forma de frijol que


excretes urine excreta orina

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender muscolino

Synonyms not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The kidneys are located in Los riñones están situados
context the back of the abdomen. en la parte posterior del
abdomen.
Picture: 
How to Cleanse & Detox Your Kidneys Naturally - 6 Best Foods. (2016). Retrieved 
December 09, 2016, from 
http://www.remediesforme.com/kidney-cleanse-detox-natural-foods/ 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term stethoscope el estetoscopio

Definition instrument used for listening instrumento utilizado para


to internal body sounds escuchar los sonidos internos
del cuerpo

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender muscolino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The doctor used a El médico utiliza un


context stethoscope to hear my estetoscopio para escuchar
breathing. mi respiración.
Picture: 
Stethoscope. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stethoscope 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term tibia la tibia

Definition inner and larger bone of the hueso interno y más grande
lower leg de la pierna

Parts of Speech noun sustantivo

Gender femenino

Synonyms bone hueso

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The tibia is the inner bone in La tibia es el hueso interno
context your lower half of the leg. en su mitad inferior de la
pierna.
Picture: 
Tibia. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibia 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Epidermis la epidermis

Definition the outer layer of cells la capa externa de células


overing a an organism, in que cubre un organismo en
articular. particular.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Skin Piel

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The skin that you see is the La piel que ves es la
context epidermis. epidermis.
Picture: 
Dermis. (n.d.). Retrieved December 09, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermis 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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(Changed career to Global Health)
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Germ El germen

Definition A microorganism that causes Un microorganismo que


diseases. causa enfermedades.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Virus Virus

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Not washing your hand can Cuando tu no lavarse las
context spread germs and get other manos puede propagar los
people sick. gérmenes y enfermar a otras
personas.
Picture: 
Clipart Kid. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from 
http://www.clipartkid.com/germ-cliparts/ 
Word and definition: 
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Organism El organismo

Definition an individual animal, plant, or  Un individuo de


single-celled life form. animal,planta, o una forma de
vida.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Living thing Cosa viva

Antonyms Dead Muerto

Sentence using term in Every living thing is an Cada cosa viviendo es un


context organism. organismo.
Picture: 
A. (2016, May 04). Whats is an Organism? Retrieved April 06, 2017, from 
https://www.thepureelixir.com/cannabis-eduction/glossary/whats-is-an-organism/ 
Word and definition:
vocabulary For Health Science - Health Science Disciplinary Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 
05, 2016, from 
https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/health-science-disciplinary-literacy/home/vocabulary/web
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English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Plague La peste

Definition A contagious bacterial  Una enfermedad bacteriana


disease characterized by  contagiosa caracterizada por
fever and delirium, fiebre y el delirio.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Disease La enfermedad

Antonyms Healthy Sano

Sentence using term in The plague killed many La plaga mato a muchas
context people of Europe during the personas de Europa durante
Middle Ages. la edad media.
Picture:
Zombie Plague. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from 
http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_Plague
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Global Health Mundial de la salud

Definition The health of the world in La salud del mundo en


general. general.

Parts of Speech noun Sustantivo

Gender No es aplicable

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Global health nurses study Global health nurses study
context the health around the world. the health around the world.
Picture:
MEMBER LOGIN. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://emergencyresident.com/view_trip_cat.php 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Vaccine La vacuna

Definition Substance prepared from Sustancia preparada de


killed or weakened pathogens muertos o debilitados
for the body to prevent future patógenos para el cuerpo
disease outbreak. prevenir el brote de una
enfermedad futura.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Immunization inmunización

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in To prevent your kids from Para evitar que a sus hijos
context getting any preventable contraigan enfermedades
diseases, they need to prevenibles, necesitan
vaccinated. vacunarse.
Picture:  
Vaccinations Confer Autoimmune Diseases Without Toxic Additives. (2016, December 
08). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from 
https://vaccineimpact.com/2016/vaccinations-confer-autoimmune-diseases-without-tox
ic-additives/ 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Immunization La imunizacion

Definition process by which resistance proceso por el cual se


to an infectious disease is induce la resistencia a
induced
una enfermedad
infecciosa

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Vaccine Vacuna

Antonyms antibiotic antibiótico

Sentence using term in Immunization can prevent Inmunización puede prevenir


context many diseases for humans. muchas enfermedades para
los seres humanos.
Picture: 
Immunizations. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from 
http://troupcohealth.org/immunizations/ 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Dehydration La deshidratación

Definition When your bodily fluids are Cuando fluidos corporales


critically low. está críticamente bajo

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Thirsty Sediento

Antonyms Hydration Hidrato

Sentence using term in A person can die from Una persona puede morir de
context dehydration. deshidratación.
Picture: 
Dehydration. (2014, November 12). Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
https://rofiqdoni.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/dehydration/ 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Pandemic La pandemia

Definition An epidemic that is globally Una epidemia que se


spread. propaga a nivel mundial.

Parts of Speech Adjective Adjetivos

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Widespread Extentido

Antonyms In one spot en el mismo lugar

Sentence using term in A pandemic can spread quite Una pandemia puede
context rapidly if not treated quickly. propagarse muy rápidamente
si no se trata rápidamente.
Picture:  
Pandemic. (2017, April 07). Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandemic 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Disease La enfermedad

Definition An illness La enfermedad

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms illness enfermedad

Antonyms Healthy Sano

Sentence using term in A disease is spread through Una enfermedad se propaga


context person to person. a través de persona a
persona.
Picture:  
T. (n.d.). Disease by Dusana B. Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/688316252489252866 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Infectious Infeccioso

Definition Something that is spread to Algo que se contagia a los


others. demás.

Parts of Speech Adjective Adjetivo

Gender No es aplicable

Synonyms Transferable transferible

Antonyms Nontransferable Intransferible

Sentence using term in I try to avoid any infectious Tratar de evitar que cualquier
context person to avoid being sick. persona infecciosa para
evitar estar enfermo.
Picture:  
Infectious disease clipart. (n.d.). Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
https://clipartfest.com/categories/view/2ffc0c7e89fe86f7e5cfe99a3150afafc76444b8/inf
ectious-disease-clipart.html 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Symptom El sintoma

Definition A sign that an individual has Una señal de que un


something. individuo tiene algo.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Indicator Indicador

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in The symptoms of a cold is Los síntomas de un resfriado


context fever, cough and nasal es fiebre, tos y congestión
congestion. nasal.
Picture:  
Moving from Symptom Management to Regeneration. (n.d.). Retrieved April 07, 2017, 
from http://ecstaticvitality.com/moving-from-symptom-management-to-regeneration 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Malnutrition La desnutrición

Definition Lack of nutrients. Falta de nutrientes.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Undernourishment subalimentación

Antonyms Healthy Sano

Sentence using term in Many kids who do not have a Muchos niños que no tienen
context healthy diet can have una dieta saludable pueden
malnutrition. tener la desnutrición.
Picture: 
Malnutrition and child survival in Nigeria. (n.d.). Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/malnutrition-and-child-survival-in-nigeria-2/ 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Sepsis La Septicemia

Definition A medical condition caused Una condición médica


by a severe infection. causada por una infección
severa.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in if you leave an untreated Si dejas una infección no


context infection you may get sepsis tratada puede tener sepsis
Picture:  
Sepsis: Raising awareness of a life-threatening condition. (n.d.). Retrieved April 07, 2017, 
from 
http://www.nysut.org/news/2015/september/sepsis-raising-awareness-of-a-life-threate
ning-condition 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Abortion El aborto

Definition Termination of the embryo terminación del embrión

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Termination El fin

Antonyms Keep Guardar

Sentence using term in Abortion is illegal in some El aborto es ilegal en algunos


context states. Estados.
Picture:  
Setaysha, O. (2016, June 27). How To Get An Abortion In Australia. Retrieved April 07, 
2017, from 
https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/pregnancy/how-to-get-an-abortion-in-a
ustralia/ 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Obesity La obesidad

Definition Excessive body fat content. Contenido de grasa corporal


excesiva.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Fat Gordo

Antonyms Skinny Flaco

Sentence using term in Someone is considered to be Alguien se considera obeso


context obese when their BMI content cuando su contenido de
is greater than 30. índice de masa corporal es
superior a 30

Picture: 
Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News from Medical News Today. (n.d.). Retrieved April 
07, 2017, from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/fitness-obesity 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/16327335/global-health-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Asphyxia La Asfixia

Definition A condition of severely Una condición de suministro


deficient oxygen supply. de oxígeno seriamente
deficient.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Asphyxia is more severe than Asfixia es más severa que el
context asthma. asma.
Picture: 
MEMBER LOGIN. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://emergencyresident.com/view_trip_cat.php 
Word and definition: 
Global Health Vocabulary Exam #2. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/29664047/global-health-vocabulary-exam-2-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Malaria La Malaria

Definition A parasite that invades the Un parásito que invade los


red blood cells. glóbulos rojos.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Malaria is spread due to La malaria se propaga a


context infected mosquitoes. través de mosquitos
infectados.
Picture:  
S. (2016, April 26). Sam. Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
http://africa.cgtn.com/2016/04/26/who-says-3-2-billion-people-at-risk-of-malaria-globall
y/ 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary Exam #2. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/29664047/global-health-vocabulary-exam-2-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Pneumonia La neumonia

Definition Inflammation in the lungs Inflamacion en los pulmones


caused by bacterial or viral causada por una infección
infection. bacteriana o viral.

Parts of Speech noun Sustantivo

Gender Femenino

Synonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in Many old people can die from Muchos ancianos pueden
context pneumonia. morir de pulmonía.
Picture: 
Mayo Clinic Staff Print. (2016, June 21). Overview. Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pneumonia/home/ovc-20204676 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary Exam #2. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/29664047/global-health-vocabulary-exam-2-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Parasite El parasito

Definition An organism that lives in or Un organismo que vive en o


on another organism and sobre otro organismo y toma
takes its nourishment from su alimento de ese
that organism. organismo.

Parts of Speech Noun Sustantivo

Gender Masculino

Synonyms Passenger Pasajero

Antonyms Not applicable No es aplicable

Sentence using term in A parasite can cause Un parásito puede causar


context diarrhea diarrea
PIcture: 
Strauss, M. (2014, October 17). How A Single Parasite Species Can Change Every 
Life-Form Around It. Retrieved April 07, 2017, from 
http://io9.gizmodo.com/how-a-single-parasite-species-can-change-every-life-for-164735
6682 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary Exam #2. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/29664047/global-health-vocabulary-exam-2-flash-cards/ 
English Spanish (Target Language)

Term Underweight De peso más bajo que


normal.

Definition Low weight for age. Peso bajo para la edad.

Parts of Speech Adjective Adjetivo

Gender No es aplicable

Synonyms Skinny Flaco

Antonyms Fat Gordo

Sentence using term in A person who is underweight Una persona que está bajo
context may be anorexic. de peso puede ser anorexica.
Picture: 
How to Overcome Being Underweight | eHow. (n.d.). Retrieved April 7, 2017, from 
http://www.bing.com/cr?IG=27CB2F38E40B418689047C71A3E63BE0&CID=1627E5BCFE
CC665228C5EFE1FF5C672B&rd=1&h=l_M3WCoIS-sRhHcAeaOSc7hWfy_hMRFUoxzyqpHk
-40&v=1&r=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ehow.com%2fhow_8300010_overcome-being-underw
eight.html&p=DevEx,5038.1 
Word and definition:
Global Health Vocabulary Exam #2. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from 
https://quizlet.com/29664047/global-health-vocabulary-exam-2-flash-cards/ 
Ten Phrases
1. Acne​ is a skin condition when you have many pimples in any place in your body, mainly
found in back or face, because of genetics.
2. El ​acné​ es una condición de la piel cuando tienes muchos barros en cualquier lugar de su
cuerpo, que se encuentran principalmente en la espalda o la cara, debido a la genética.
3. A person who has ​Alzheimer's n ​ ot only can forget their love ones but they can also forget
basic needs of survival like eating.
4. Una persona que tiene ​Alzheimer​ puede olvidarse no sólo de sus seres queridos sino
también pueden olvidarse de las necesidades básicas de supervivencia como comer.
5. To avoid your cut to be infected you will have to place a ​bandaid ​on the infected area to
block of germs and bacteria.
6. Para evitar su corte infectado tienes que colocar una ​curita​ sobre el área infectada para
bloquear de los gérmenes y bacterias.
7. A person who has ​depression​ can lose interest in activities that they were once interested
in.
8. Una persona que tiene ​depresión​ puede perder interés en actividades que eran una vez
que le interesa.
9. Usually when your stomach doesn’t agree with a certain substance you put in your
stomach you will ​vomit​ it out.
10. Generalmente cuando tu estómago no está de acuerdo con cierta sustancia pones en tu
estómago que se ​vomita​ hacia fuera.
11. During pregnancy as the baby grows so does your ​uterus​.
12. Durante el embarazo que el bebé crece lo hace el ​útero​.
13. Ulcer​ are usually found in the lining of your esophagus, stomach or your small intestines.
14. Se encuentran generalmente la ​úlcera​ en el revestimiento de su esófago, estómago o el
intestino.
15. If you have red in your ​stool​ your stomach is unhealthy and should consult in a doctor.
16. Si usted tiene rojo en las ​heces​ de su estómago no es saludable y debe consultar a un
médico.
17. Epilepsy​ can cause seizures.
18. La ​epilepsia​ puede causar convulsiones.
19. Acne can cause ​inflammation ​on your eyes which can result with red eyes, blurry vision
and occasional pain in the eyes.
20. Acné puede causar ​inflamación​ en los ojos que pueden causar con ojos rojos, visión
borrosa y dolor ocasional en los ojos.

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