Hesperian Health Guides
Glossary “Health for All”
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| Macerated |
Pultáceo(a) |
Tankou yon pat |
Pultacé(e) |
| Maceration |
Maceración |
Trenpe |
Macération |
| Macrocephaly |
Macrocefalia |
Tèt gwosi |
Macrocéphalie |
| Macrocyte |
Macrocito |
Globil wouj ki gran |
Macrocyte |
| Macroglossia |
Macroglosia |
Lang pi gwo pase sa li dwe ye |
Macroglossie |
| Macrolide |
Macrólido |
Makrolid, antibyotik |
Macrolide |
| Macrophage |
Macrófago |
Gwo selil |
Macrophage |
| Macular degeneration |
Degeneración macular |
Tach ki vin pi mal ki dejenere |
Dégénérescence maculaire |
| Macule |
Mácula |
Tach |
Tache |
| Maculopapular |
Maculopapular |
Tach sou po |
Maculopapulaire |
| Maintenance dose |
Dosis de mantenimiento |
Kantite medikaman pou kenbe |
Dose de maintenance, demaintien |
| Malabsorption |
Malabsorción |
Pa bwè byen |
Mauvaise absorption |
| Malabsorption, intestinal |
Malabsorción intestinal |
Trip (entesten) ki pa bwè byen |
Mauvaise absorption intestinale |
| Malaise |
Malestar |
Malèz, doulè |
Malaise, douleur |
| Malar; cheek, relating to the |
Malar |
Malè, zo nan jou |
Malaire |
| Malaria |
Malaria |
Malarya |
Malaria |
| Malaria |
Paludismo |
Malarya |
Paludisme |
| Male |
Género masculino |
Gason |
Genre masculin |
| Male; man |
Varón, hombre |
Gason |
Garçon |
| Malformation |
Malformación |
Malfòmasyon |
Malformation |
| Malignant |
Maligno(a) |
Maliy |
Maligne |
| Malleolus |
Maléolo |
Cheviy |
Cheville |
| Malnourished |
Desnutrido(a) |
Mal manje, grangou |
Malnutri (e), sous-alimenté(e) |
| Malnourished |
Malnutrido(a) |
Malnouri, pa manje byen |
Sous- alimenté (e) |
| Malnutrition |
Desnutrición |
Malnitrisyon, mal manje |
Malnutrition |
| Malnutrition |
Malnutrición |
Malnouri, pa manje byen |
Malnutrition |
| Mammary |
Mamario(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak tete |
Mammaire |
| Mammogram; mammography |
Mamografía |
Radyografi (plak) tete |
Mammographie |
| Man |
Hombre |
Gason, nom, nèg |
Homme |
| Management, illness |
Manejo de enfermedad |
Jere maladi a |
Gestion ou contrôle de la maladie |
| Mandible; jaw |
Mandíbula |
Machwè, machwa |
Mâchoire |
| Maneuver |
Maniobra |
Manèv |
Manœuvre |
| Mania |
Manía |
Mani |
Manie |
| Manic-depressive |
Maniacodepresivo(a) |
Manyak-depresif, moun fou |
Maniaco-dépressif (ive) |
| Manifestation |
Manifestación |
Manifestasyon |
Manifestation |
| Manometer |
Probeta |
Tib an vè ki femen nan yon bout |
Éprouvette |
| Marasmus; wasting |
Marasmo |
Malnitrisyon, feblès |
Marasme |
| March; progress |
Marcha |
Mach |
Marche |
| Marijuana |
Mariguana; marijuana; marihuana |
Mariwana |
Marihuana |
| Mark; brand |
Marca |
Mak |
Marque |
| Married |
Casado(a) |
Marye |
Marié(e) |
| Marrow |
Médula |
Mwèl |
Moelle |
| Masculine |
Masculino(a) |
Gason |
Masculin |
| Mask |
Máscara |
Mask |
Masque |
| Mass |
Masa |
Mas |
Masse |
| Massage |
Masaje |
Masaj |
Massage |
| Massage therapist; masseur/masseuse |
Masajista |
Masè, moun ki fè masaj |
Masseur |
| Masseter |
Masetero |
Misk ki nan jou |
Masséter |
| Mastectomy |
Mastectomía; mamectomía |
Wete tete, koupe tete |
Mastectomie |
| Mastitis |
Mastitis |
Enflamasyon glann nan tete |
Mastite |
| Mastocyte |
Mastocito |
Mastosit, selil nan san |
Mastocyte |
| Mastodynia; mastalgia |
Mastodinia, mastalgia |
Doulè nan tete |
Mastodynie, mastalgie |
| Mastoid |
Mastoides |
Mastoyid, zòn deyè zo zòrèy la |
Mastoïde |
| Mastoiditis |
Mastoiditis |
Enflamasyon selil mastoyid la |
Mastoïdite |
| Maternal care |
Cuidado materno |
Swen manman |
Soin maternel |
| Maternity |
Maternidad |
Matènite |
Maternité |
| Matron |
Matrona |
Matwòn (fanmsaj tradisyonel sandiplom) |
Matrone, femme-sage |
| Mattress |
Colchón |
Matla |
Matelas |
| Maturation |
Maduración |
Mi |
Maturation |
| Maximum |
Máximo(a) |
Pi plis |
Maximal (e) |
| Measles |
Sarampión |
Lawoujòl |
Rougeole |
| Measure |
Medir |
Mezire |
Mesurer |
| Meat |
Carne |
Vyann |
Viande |
| Meatus |
Meato |
Ti tou kote pipi a soti |
Méat |
| Mechanism |
Mecanismo |
Mekanis |
Mécanisme |
| Meconium |
Meconio |
Premye kaka ti bebe |
Méconium |
| Mediastinum |
Mediastino |
Medyasten, espas ant de pomon yo |
Médiastin |
| Medical advance |
Adelanto médico |
Avansman la medsin |
Progrès médical |
| Medical assistance |
Asistencia médica |
Asistans medikal |
Assistance médicale |
| Medical care |
Atención médica |
Swen doktè |
Soins médicaux |
| Medical certificate |
Certificado médico |
Biye doktè |
Certificat médical |
| Medical check-up |
Chequeo médico |
Egzamen, chekòp |
Bilan de santé, check-up |
| Medical Diploma |
Título de medicina |
Diplom doktè |
Diplôme de médecine |
| Medical ethic |
Ética médica |
Etik medikal |
Éthique médicale |
| Medical examination |
Reconocimiento médico |
Konsiltasyon medikal |
Auscultation médicale |
| Medical File |
Expediente médico |
Dosye medical, swivi medikal |
Dossier médical |
| Medical school |
Escuela de medicina |
Lekòl medsin |
École de médecine |
| Medical school |
Facultad de medicina |
Fakilte medsin |
Faculté de médecine |
| Medical specialist |
Especialidad médica |
Espesyalite medikal |
Spécialité médicale |
| Medical student |
Estudiante de medicina |
Etidyan medsin |
Étudiant en médecine |
| Medical technology |
Tecnología médica |
Teknoloji medikal |
Technologie médicale |
| Medication |
Medicación |
Medikasyon |
Médication |
| Medication abuse |
Abuso de un medicamento |
Abi sou medikaman |
Abus de médicaments |
| Medication, psychiatric |
Psicofármaco |
Medikaman ki aji sou konpòtman moun |
Psychotrope |
| Medication, to give a |
Administrar un medicamento |
Bay yon medikaman, bay bwè yon medikamen |
Administrer un médicament |
| Medicinal |
Medicinal |
Ki gen pou wè ak la medsin |
Médicinal |
| Medicinal product |
Producto medicinal |
Pwodwi medisinal |
Produit médicinal |
| Medicine |
Medicamento |
Medikaman |
Médicament |
| Medicine |
Medicina |
Medsin |
Médecine |
| Medicine cabinet; medicine kit |
Botiquín |
Twous sante |
Trousse à pharmacie, armoire |
| Medicine dependence |
Dependencia del medicamento |
Pa ka viv san medikaman |
Dépendance du médicament |
| Medicine, community |
Medicina comunitaria |
Medsin kominotè |
Médecine communautaire |
| Medicine, family |
Medicina familiar |
Medsin familyal |
Médecine familiale |
| Medicine, preventative |
Medicina preventiva |
Medsin prevantif |
Médecine préventive |
| Medicine, sport |
Medicina del deporte |
Medsin pou espò |
Médecine sportive |
| Medicine, traditional |
Medicina tradicional |
Medsin tradisyonèl, doktè fèy |
Médecine traditionnelle |
| Medicine; remedy(home remedy) |
Fármaco, medicina, remedio |
Remèd, medikaman |
Médicament |
| Medium; half |
Medio |
Anvironnman, mwatye |
Milieu, demi |
| Medullary |
Medular |
Ki gen pou wè ak mwèl |
Médullaire |
| Megacolon |
Megacolon |
Yon pati kote tout kolon nan gonfle |
Mégacôlon |
| Megakaryocyte |
Megacariocito |
Megakaryosit, selil jeyan nan mwèl zo |
Mégacaryocyte |
| Meiosis |
Meiosis |
Divizyon selil seksyèl |
Méiose |
| Melanoma |
Melanoma |
Melanom, timè sou po |
Mélanome |
| Melena |
Melena |
Kaka (poupou) san |
Méléna |
| Membrane |
Membrana |
Manbrann, ki vlope yon ògann |
Membrane |
| Membrane, cellular |
Membrana celular |
Manbrann sèlilè |
Membrane cellulaire |
| Memory |
Memoria |
Memwa |
Mémoire |
| Menarche |
Menarca; menarquia |
Kòmansman règ yo |
Menarchie |
| Meninges |
Meninges |
Sa ki kouvri sèvo ak mwèl nan zo rèldo a |
Méninges |
| Meningitis |
Meningitis |
Menenjit |
Méningite |
| Meningoencephalitis |
Meningoencefalitis |
Enflamasyon nan sèvo |
Méningo-encéphalite |
| Menopause |
Climaterio |
Menopoz |
Ménopause |
| Menopause |
Menopausia |
Menopoz |
Ménopause |
| Menorraghia |
Hipermenorrea |
Règ bay anpil san |
Hyperménorrhée |
| Menorrhagia |
Menorragia |
Twòp san nan règ yo |
Ménorragie |
| Menstrual |
Menstrual |
Ki gen pou wè ak règ |
Menstruel |
| Menstrual cycle |
Ciclo menstrual |
Peryòd règ yo |
Cicle menstrual |
| Menstrual period; rule; ruler |
Regla |
Règ |
Règle |
| Menstruation |
Menstruación |
Règ |
Règles, menstruation |
| Mental |
Mental |
Mantal |
Mental |
| Mental disorders |
Trastornos mentales |
Twoub mantal |
Troubles mentaux |
| Mesentery |
Mesenterio |
Ki gen pou wè ak trip (entesten) |
Mésentère |
| Mesogastrium |
Mesogastrio |
Tisi nan lestomak |
Mésogastre |
| Metabolism |
Metabolismo |
Metabolis |
Métabolisme |
| Metabolite |
Metabolito |
Rezilta yon transfòmasyon yon ògann |
Métabolite |
| Metacarpus |
Metacarpo |
Metakap, zo ki nan men yo |
Métacarpe |
| Metaphysis |
Metáfisis |
Metafiz, pati nan zo ki long yo |
Métaphyse |
| Metaplasia |
Metaplasia |
Transfòmasyon yon tisi |
Métaplasie |
| Metastasis |
Metástasis |
Lòt selil kansè ki parèt lòt kote nan kò a |
Métastase |
| Metastatic |
Metastásico(a) |
Ki nan eta pou li parèt lòt kote nan kò a |
Métastatique |
| Metastisized cancer |
Cáncer diseminado |
Kansè toupatou |
Cancer disséminé |
| Metatarsal |
Antepié |
Boul zo zòtèy fòmen nan pye |
Éminence métatarsienne |
| Metrorrhagia |
Metrorragia |
Emoraji lè ou pa gen règ |
Métrorragie |
| Microbe |
Microbio |
Mikwòb |
Microbe |
| Microbiology |
Microbiología |
Mikrobioloji |
Microbiologie |
| Microorganism |
Microorganismo |
Ti òganis |
Microorganisme |
| Microscope |
Microscopio |
Mikwoskòp |
Microscope |
| Microscopic |
Microscópico(a) |
Ki piti piti, ou ka wè l ak yon mikwoskòp sèlman |
Microscopique |
| Midnight |
Medianoche |
Minwit |
Minuit |
| Midwife |
Comadrona/partera |
Sajfanm ak diplom, fanmsaj-matwonn tradisyonèl |
Sage femme, matrone |
| Migraine |
Jaqueca |
Tèt fè mal anpil |
Migraine |
| Migraine |
Migraña |
Migrenn, bon jan tèt fè mal |
Migraine |
| Milk |
Leche |
Lèt |
Lait |
| Milk, pertaining to; dairy product |
Lácteo(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak lèt |
Laitier |
| Milligram |
Miligramo |
Miligram, mezi pèz |
Milligramme |
| Mineralocorticoid |
Mineralocorticoide |
Òmonn ki regle elektrolit ak tout tip dlo nan kò |
Minéralocorticoïde |
| Minimal |
Mínimo(a) |
Minimom |
Minimal |
| Minor; smaller or less than |
Menor |
Pi piti pase |
Plus petit que, mineur |
| Minute |
Minuto |
Minit |
Minute |
| Mitosis |
Mitosis |
Mitoz, separasyon selil vivan |
Mitose |
| Mitral |
Mitral |
Mitral, ki gen pou wè ak ti valv ki nan zòn kè a |
Mitral |
| Mitral valve stenosis |
Estenosis mitral |
Retresisman valv mitral la |
Sténose mitral |
| Mixture |
Mezcla |
Melanj |
Mélange |
| Mobility |
Movilidad |
Ki ka bouje |
Mobilité |
| Mobilization |
Movilización |
Mobilizasyon |
Mobilisation |
| Moderate |
Moderado(a) |
Modere |
Modéré (e) |
| Modification |
Modificación |
Chanjman, modifikasyon |
Modification |
| Molar |
Muela |
Gwo dan |
Molaire |
| Molars |
Molares |
Gro dan |
Molaires |
| Mole |
Mola |
Mòl, lè pati nan manman vant dejenere |
Môle |
| Molecule |
Molécula |
Molekil |
Molécule |
| Moment |
Momento |
Moman |
Moment |
| Moment |
Rato |
Moman |
Moment |
| Monitor |
Monitor |
Monitè, ekran |
Moniteur |
| Monitor, to; to follow |
Seguir |
Swiv, pouswiv |
Suivre |
| Monitoring |
Monitorización |
Kontwole eta malad la ak yon ekran |
Monitorage |
| Monitoring (following) |
Seguimiento |
Swivi |
Suivi |
| Monoarticular |
Monoarticular |
Yon sèl atikilasyon |
Mono-articulaire |
| Monocyte |
Monocito |
Monosit, gwo selil |
Monocyte |
| Mononucleosis, infectious |
Mononucleosis infecciosa |
Maladi sevè ki bay anpil lafyèv |
Mononucléose infectieuse |
| Monoplegia |
Monoplejía |
Ogmantasyon eosinofili nan san |
Monoplégie |
| Monotherapy |
Monoterapia |
Tretman ak yon sèl medikaman |
Mono-thérapie |
| Mood |
Estado de ánimo |
Eta dam |
État d’esprit |
| Morbidity |
Morbilidad |
Ki gen pou wè ak lamò |
Morbidité |
| More |
Más |
Plis |
Plus |
| More than |
Mayor |
Pi gran pase, siperye |
Plus grand que, majeur |
| Moribund |
Moribundo(a) |
Moun ki nan agoni |
Moribond (e) |
| Morphine |
Morfina |
Mòfin, sistans pou fè medikaman |
Morphine |
| Mortal |
Mortal |
Ki ka koze lamò |
Mortel |
| Mortality |
Mortalidad |
Mòtalite |
Mortalité |
| Mortality rate |
Tasa de mortalidad |
Pousantaj moun ki mouri |
Taux de mortalité |
| Mortality, infant |
Mortalidad infantil |
Mòtalite enfantil, pousantaj ti moun ki mouri |
Mortalité infantile |
| Mortality, maternal |
Mortalidad materna |
Mòtalite manman nan akouchman, pousantaj manman ki mouri nan akouchman |
Mortalité maternelle |
| Mosquito |
Mosquito |
Marengwen |
Moustique |
| Mosquito control |
Control de mosquitos |
Kontwòl marengwen |
Contrôle de moustiques |
| Mother |
Madre |
Manman |
Mère |
| Mother |
Mamá |
Manman |
Maman |
| Mother, single |
Madre soltera |
Manman san mari |
Mère célibataire |
| Motility |
Motilidad |
Kapasite pou kò a reaji |
Motilité |
| Motility, intestinal |
Motilidad intestinal |
Mouvman nan trip (entesten) |
Motilité intestinale |
| Motivation |
Motivación |
Motivasyon |
Motivation |
| Motor |
Motor |
Motè |
Moteur |
| Mouth |
Boca |
Bouch |
Bouche |
| Mouthpiece; snack (reg) |
Boquilla |
Bèk |
Bec |
| Move, to |
Mover |
Bouje |
Bouger |
| Movement |
Movimiento |
Mouvman |
Mouvement |
| Mucocutaneous |
Mucocutáneo(a) |
Mikis po a |
Mucocutané |
| Mucolytic |
Mucolítico |
Dlo bwonch, sinis ak lòt kote |
Mucolytique |
| Mucous |
Mucosa |
Tisi nan tout tou kò a |
Muqueuse |
| Mucus; snot |
Moco |
Kaka nen |
Morve, crotte de nez |
| Multifactorial |
Multifactorial |
Ki gen plizye faktè |
Multi-factoriel |
| Multifocal |
Multifocal |
Plizye fwaye |
Multi-focal |
| Multipara |
Multípara |
Ki akouche plizye fwa |
Multipare |
| Multiple |
Múltiple |
Miltip, plizye |
Multiple |
| Multiple pregnancy |
Embarazo múltiple |
Marasa, jimo |
Grossesse multiple, gémellaire |
| Mumps |
Paperas |
Mal mouton |
Oreillon |
| Murmur |
Murmullo |
Son lè yon moun mamòte |
Murmure |
| Murmur respiratory; vesicular breath sounds |
Murmullo respiratorio, murmullo vesicular |
Bwi ki pa nòmal nan pomon |
Murmure respiratoire, murmure vésiculaire |
| Murmur, heart |
Soplo cardiaco |
Bri kè, souf nan kè |
Souffle cardiaque |
| Murmur, heart; cardiac murmur |
Murmullo cardíaco, soplocardíaco |
Son nan kè ki pa nòmal |
Murmure cardiaque |
| Murmur, systolic |
Murmullo sistólico |
Bri nan kè |
Murmure systolique |
| Murmur; blow |
Soplo |
Souf |
Souffle |
| Muscle |
Músculo |
Misk |
Muscle |
| Muscle, smooth |
Músculo liso |
Misk ki lis |
Muscle lisse |
| Muscular |
Muscular |
Miskilè |
Musculaire |
| Muscular contraction |
Contracción muscular |
Kontraksyon misk |
Contraction musculaire |
| Musculature |
Musculatura |
Miskilati |
Musculature |
| Musculoskeletal |
Musculoesquelético(a) |
Misk eskèlèt |
Muscle-squelettique |
| Mutation |
Mutación |
Chanjman |
Mutation |
| Mute |
Mudo |
Bèbè |
Muet |
| Mutism |
Mutismo |
Ki pa pale |
Mutisme |
| Myalgia |
Mialgia |
Doulè nan misk |
Myalgie |
| Myasthenia |
Miastenia |
Feblès nan misk |
Myasthénie |
| Mycobacteria |
Micobacteria |
Ti bakteri |
Micro-bactérie |
| Mycosis |
Micosis |
Mikoz, enfeksyon po (chanpiyon) |
Mycosis |
| Mycotic |
Micótico(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak mikoz |
Mycotique |
| Mydriasis |
Midriasis |
Nwaje dilate |
Mydriase |
| Mydriatic |
Midriático(a) |
Sistans pou fè louvri nwaje |
Mydriatique |
| Myelin |
Mielina |
Myelin |
Myéline |
| Myelitis |
Mielitis |
Myelit |
Myélite |
| Myelography |
Mielografía |
Myelografi |
Myélographie |
| Myeloma |
Mieloma |
Myelom, timè nan mwèl zo |
Myélome |
| Myelomeningocele (MMC) |
Mielomeningocele |
Èni nan kolon medilè |
Myeloméningocèles |
| Myocarditis |
Miocarditis |
Myokadit |
Myocardite |
| Myocardium |
Miocardio |
Myokad, misk kè |
Myocarde |
| Myology |
Miología |
Myoloji |
Myologie |
| Myoma |
Mioma |
Myom |
Myome |
| Myopathia |
Miopatía |
Myopati, maladi misk |
Myopathie |
| Myopia |
Miopía |
Myopi |
Myopie |
| Myosis |
Miosis |
Myozi, nwaje ki vin pi piti |
Myosis |
| Myotic |
Miótico(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak nwaje ki vin pi piti |
Myotique |
| Myxedema |
Mixedema |
Miksedèm |
Myxœdème |
| Myxomatosis |
Mixomatosis |
Miksomatoz |
Myxomatose |