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Actividad 2. Formantes de Palabras

Estudiante y matricula:

Cinthia Noemi Pacheco Chan.

Matricula: ES221105180

Docente:

José Marcos Cardozo Horcasitas

Institución:

Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México

Programa educativo:

Promoción y Educación para la Salud

Asignatura:

Ingles técnico para la salud

Fecha de entrega: 11/05/2025

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The following activity aims to develop English writing skills, specifically in the context of health promotion, through the creation of sentences that incorporate key terms related to healthcare. The goal is not only to enrich vocabulary but also to foster a deeper understanding of important topics such as glucose monitoring, blood pressure, and healthy living practices. By structuring each sentence with a clear opening, a central argument, and a closing, the goal is to facilitate effective and coherent communication in the healthcare field. Therefore, this activity is ideal for practicing the use of technical language in a practical and relevant context.

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Términos y definiciones / Terms and Definitions

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Términos y definiciones / Terms and Definitions

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1.       Appointment – cita : Señalamiento, asignación de día, hora y lugar para verse y hablarse dos o más personas (Real Academia Española, s.f).

2.       Blood glucosa - Glucosa sanguínea: La glucosa es un monosacárido esencial para el metabolismo energético del cuerpo humano. Es la principal fuente de energía para las células y se encuentra en la sangre como glucosa en sangre, comúnmente conocida como azúcar en la sangre (Clínica Universidad de Navarra, 2023).

3.       Blood pressure - Presión sanguínea: Presión que ejerce la sangre contra las paredes de las arterias. Depende del rendimiento cardiaco, de la resistencia de las arterias, determinada por el tono vascular y su elasticidad, y de la viscosidad de la sangre (Clínica Universidad de Navarra , s.f).

4.       Contraceptives – Anticonceptivos: Medio por el que se impide la fecundación del óvulo por el espermatozoide (Clínica Universidad de Navarra, 2025).

5.       Disease – Enfermedad: Alteración que afecta la estructura o el funcionamiento de una parte o la totalidad del cuerpo y que suele estar relacionada con signos y síntomas específicos (Instituto Nacional del Cáncer. , s.f).

6.       Healthy life style - Un estilo de vida sano, saludable:  Los buenos hábitos de salud pueden permitirle evitar una enfermedad y mejorar su calidad de vida, hacer ejercicio, no fumar, no tomar alcohol, consumir una dieta saludable (Medline Plus, 2023).

7.       Painkiller – Analgésico: Fármaco que alivia o suprime el dolor de cualquier etiología sin modificar otras sensaciones (Clínica Universidad de Navarra , s.f).

8.       Pregnancy – Embarazo: Período que transcurre entre la concepción (fecundación de un óvulo por un espermatozoide) y el parto; durante este período el óvulo fecundado se desarrolla en el útero (Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, s.f).

9.       Symptoms – Síntomas: Manifestación de una enfermedad o de un síndrome que solo es percibida por el individuo que lo padece (Real Academia Nacional de Medicina de España, s.f).

10.   Weak – Débil: Es la reducción de la fuerza en uno o más músculos (Medline Plus, 2024).

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1.       Regular appointments with a healthcare provider are essential for monitoring blood glucose levels and managing diabetes effectively, especially during pregnancy.

2.       The patient's blood glucose levels were significantly elevated, indicating a potential risk for diabetes that required immediate medical attention and lifestyle changes.

3.        Monitoring blood pressure regularly is vital for early detection and management of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke that can often be controlled with lifestyle changes and medication.

4.       The doctor prescribed a specific type of contraceptive to help regulate the patient's menstrual cycle and prevent unwanted pregnancy, while also discussing potential side effects.

5.       Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and stress management, can significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve overall well-being.

6-      Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and balanced diet, is crucial for managing blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease.

7-      Overuse of painkillers can lead to serious health issues, including dependency and gastrointestinal problems, highlighting the importance of exploring alternative pain management strategies.

8-      During pregnancy, it's essential for women to attend regular prenatal appointments to monitor their health and the baby's development, ensuring a safe and healthy outcome.

9-      The patient experienced severe symptoms, including fever and body aches, which required prompt medical evaluation and treatment to determine the underlying cause of the illness.

10-   A weak immune system makes individuals more susceptible to infections and diseases, emphasizing the need for a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise to support immune function.

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1-      - Inicio: Regular appointments with a healthcare provider

-Argumento central: are essential for monitoring blood glucose levels and managing diabetes effectively

- Cierre: especially during pregnancy (énfasis en la importancia durante el embarazo)

2-      - Inicio: The patient's blood glucose levels

- Argumento central: were significantly elevated, indicating a potential risk for diabetes

- Cierre: and lifestyle changes (conclusión del argumento sobre la necesidad de acción)

3-      - Inicio: Monitoring blood pressure regularly

- Argumento central: is vital for early detection and management of hypertension

- Cierre: that can often be controlled with lifestyle changes and medication (resultado positivo esperado)

4-      -Inicio: The doctor prescribed

-Argumento central: a specific type of contraceptive to help regulate the patient's menstrual cycle and prevent unwanted pregnancy

-Cierre: while also discussing potential side effects (consideración adicional)

5-      -Inicio: Adopting a healthy lifestyle

-Argumento central: can significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve overall well-being

-Cierre: well-being (resultado positivo)

6-      -Inicio: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle

-Argumento central: is crucial for managing blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease

-Cierre: disease (conclusión del argumento)

7-      -Inicio: Overuse of painkillers

-Argumento central: can lead to serious health issues

-Cierre: highlighting the importance of exploring alternative pain management strategies (llamada a la acción)

8-      -Inicio: During pregnancy

-Argumento central: it's essential for women to attend regular prenatal appointments

-Cierre: ensuring a safe and healthy outcome (resultado deseado)

9-      -Inicio: The patient experienced

-Argumento central: severe symptoms, including fever and body aches

-Cierre: to determine the underlying cause of the illness (objetivo de la evaluación y tratamiento)

10-   -Inicio: A weak immune system

-Argumento central: makes individuals more susceptible to infections and diseases

-Cierre: to support immune function (objetivo de las recomendaciones)

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This activity helps me improve my language skills in several ways. By writing complex and structured sentences, I'm fostering my ability to organize my thoughts and clarity of communication. This is especially important in the healthcare field, where conveying accurate and understandable information can have a significant impact on patient well-being.

Furthermore, by using technical vocabulary related to health promotion, I become familiar with specific terms that are essential in professional contexts. This not only improves my language fluency but also prepares me to interact with colleagues and patients in real-life situations. By understanding and correctly using these terms, I can contribute to more effective and collaborative dialogue in the healthcare setting.

Furthermore, I can apply this practice professionally in various areas, such as medicine, nursing, psychology, and nutrition. For example, if I can explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible way, I am better positioned to educate my patients about their health and well-being. Likewise, when writing reports or technical documents, the ability to articulate ideas coherently is critical to my professional success.

In short, this activity not only strengthens my language skills but also provides me with practical tools that are valuable in my professional development within the healthcare field.