Ingles

To lose consciousness for a short time. To faint. To collapse. To sleep.

Immediate care given to a person who is injured or ill. Emergency care. First aid. Surgery.

To suddenly fall down due to weakness or illness. To faint. To collapse. To slip.

The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Calf. Thigh. Ankle.

To evaluate a patient’s condition. Diagnose. Treat. Assess / Assessment.

Severe bleeding from a blood vessel. Clot. Bruise. Haemorrhage.

Blood cells involved in clotting. Platelets. Red cells. Plasma.

A thick mass of blood that stops bleeding. Clot. Tissue. Platelet.

To move blood through the heart and body. Pump. Absorb. Breathe.

One of the two upper chambers of the heart. Ventricle. Atrium. Valve.

A structure that controls the flow of blood in the heart. Vein. Valve. Artery.

One of the two lower chambers of the heart. Atrium. Ventricle. Capillary.

Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary arteries. Capillaries. Veins.

Very small blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. Veins. Capillaries. Valves.

Interruptions or disturbances in normal function. Disruptions. Movements. Signals.

An irregular heartbeat. Stroke. Arrhythmia. Infarction.

A group of cells that form part of the body. Tissue. Organ. Muscle.

The flow of blood through the body. Circulation. Bloodstream. Respiration.

A lung disease that damages air sacs. Asthma. Pneumonia. Emphysema.

The tube that carries air to the lungs. Esophagus. Windpipe (trachea). Bronchiole.

Painful muscle tightening. Cramping. Swelling. Bruising.

The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Windpipe. Esophagus. Intestine.

Frequent loose or liquid bowel movements. Constipation. Diarrhea. Cramping.

Movements of feces through the intestines. Digestion. Bowel movements. Absorption.

To move food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. Chew. Swallow. Bite.

Small marks or pimples on the skin. Spots. Scars. Burns.

Sensitive or painful areas of the body. Hard zones. Tender areas. Swollen parts.

To evaluate or examine carefully. Treat. Assess. Prescribe.

A blocked or congested nose. Runny nose. Stuffy nose. Sore throat.

To force air out of the nose suddenly. Cough. Sneeze. Breathe.

Pain or irritation in the throat. Headache. Sore throat. Earache.

Continuous pain, usually mild. Ache. Cramp. Spasm.

Small in degree or amount. Severe. Slight. Extreme.

Severe and sudden in onset. Chronic. Mild. Acute.

Extremely intense pain. Mild. Acute. Excruciating.

Extremely difficult to tolerate or endure. Slight. Bearable. Unbearable.

The action of leaning or moving the body downward. Squatting. Bending. Standing.

The position of resting on the heels with the knees bent. Kneeling. Sitting. Squatting.

Pain that comes in strong, regular beats. Dull. Throbbing. Mild.

Injured by a sharp object such as a knife. Burned. Cut. Stabbed.