Essential Health and Medical English Vocabulary

Medical Terminology and Health Concepts

Common Symptoms and Their Spanish Equivalents

• Anxiety (Ansiedad)
• Bloody Nose (Sangrado Nasal)
• Chills (Escalofrío)
• Cough (Tos)
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness (Mareos)
• Fatigue
• Fever
• High Blood Sugar (Azúcar Alto)
• High Cholesterol
• Hypothermia
• Loss of Appetite
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Pain (Dolor)
• Palpitations
• Runny Nose (Moqueo)
• Sneezing (Estornudo)
• Sore Throat (Dolor de Garganta)
• Tiredness (Cansancio)
• Vomiting
• Watery Eyes
• Weakness (Debilidad)

Personal Care and First Aid Essentials

• Sanitary Towel
• Lip Balm
• Antiseptic
• Vaseline
• Cotton
• Plaster
• Aspirins
• Sunscreen
• Sticking Plaster
• Vitamins
• Toothpaste
• Bandage Rolls
• Nappies
• Beauty Cream
• Hand Sanitizer
• Oral Rinse
• Nasal Spray
• Lozenges
• Dental Floss
• Sling

Common Diseases and Medical Conditions

• Migraine
• Flu
• Rheumatism
• Hepatitis
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Pharyngitis
• Salmonellosis
• Otitis Media
• Psoriasis

Numerical Sequences

• Sequence 1: 4-6-5-7-1-8-2-3
• Sequence 2: 10-5-6-1-2-3-9-4-7-8

Medication Forms

• Capsules
• Drops
• Syrup
• Injection
• Cream
• Tablet or Pills

Medication Packaging Types

• Blister Pack
• Vial
• Ampoule
• Tube
• Sachet
• Glass Bottle

The Five Senses and Their Functions

• Sight: Perceiving light and images.
• Touch: Perceiving pressure, texture, temperature, and pain.
• Smell: Perceiving scents and odors.
• Hearing: Perceiving sounds.
• Taste: Perceiving flavors.

Anatomy of the Mouth

• Gingiva (Gums)
• Palate
• Tongue
• Lips
• Teeth

Common Oral Health Issues

• Halitosis: Bad breath.
• Cavities: Tooth decay and enamel damage.
• Tooth Sensitivity: Discomfort or pain in teeth.
• Oral Cancer: Abnormal cell growth, often appearing as lumps or sores.
• Mouth Sores: Aphthous ulcers or canker sores.
• Periodontal Disease: Gum infections affecting supporting structures of teeth.

English Grammar Essentials

Modal and Auxiliary Verbs

Set 1

• would
• can't
• can't
• mustn't
• mustn't
• can
• shouldn't
• doesn't
• should
• must

Set 2

• shouldn't
• have to
• should
• mustn't
• can
• shouldn't
• can't

Irregular Verbs: Spanish and English Forms

• Alimentar (to Feed): fed, fed
• Colgar (to Hang): hung, hung
• Sentir (to Feel): felt, felt
• Tener (to Have): had, had
• Pelear (to Fight): fought, fought
• Oír (to Hear): heard, heard
• Encontrar (to Find): found, found
• Esconderse (to Hide): hid, hidden
• Volar (to Fly): flew, flown
• Golpear (to Hit): hit, hit
• Olvidar (to Forget): forgot, forgotten
• Herir (to Hurt): hurt, hurt
• Perdonar (to Forgive): forgave, forgiven
• Guardar (to Keep): kept, kept
• Congelar (to Freeze): froze, frozen
• Saber (to Know): knew, known
• Tener/Obtener (to Get): got, got
• Extender (to Lay): laid, laid
• Dar (to Give): gave, given
• Encabezar/Liderar (to Lead): led, led
• Ir (to Go): went, gone
• Aprender (to Learn): learnt, learnt
• Crecer (to Grow): grew, grown