unidad de ultrasonido

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

Родительское воспитание; Беременность

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 ...

unidad

Образование; Колледжи и университеты

Positive numerical value used in assigning the value of a course.

tumor

Здравоохранение; Больницы

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

Здравоохранение; Больницы

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

úlcera

Здравоохранение; Больницы

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

Здравоохранение; Больницы

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

Здравоохранение; Больницы

A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body.

calidad de vida

Здравоохранение; Больницы

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 ...