Medical Terminology

Medical Interpreters must continually study and learn medical terminology.   The process of continual learning helps to keep you sharp and always prepared to interpret in hospital departments.  As stated before from time to time you will find a short list of words that I use on a regular basis along with its Spanish translation.  This months words are;

1. Sputum = Esputo/Flema
2. Endocrinology = Endocrinologia
3. Tuberculosis = Tuberculosis
4. Large Intestine = Intestino Grueso
5. Gall Bladder = Vesicula
6. White blood cell count = Conteo de los Globulos Blancos Sanguineos
7. Kidney Stones = Piedras o Calculos en los Rinones
8. Endoscopy = Endoscopia
9. Renal Failure = Fallo Renal
10. Stroke = Derrame

Look for the regular list of terminology to be published on a monthly basis.  Remember that in order  for you to be a competent medical interpreter you must always practice, review, and learn.