Hesperian Health Guides
Glossaire “La Santé pour tous”
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| Macération |
Maceración |
Trenpe |
Maceration |
| Mâchoire |
Mandíbula |
Machwè, machwa |
Mandible; jaw |
| Mâchoire |
Quijada |
Machwa |
Jaw; jawbone |
| Macrocéphalie |
Macrocefalia |
Tèt gwosi |
Macrocephaly |
| Macrocyte |
Macrocito |
Globil wouj ki gran |
Macrocyte |
| Macroglossie |
Macroglosia |
Lang pi gwo pase sa li dwe ye |
Macroglossia |
| Macrolide |
Macrólido |
Makrolid, antibyotik |
Macrolide |
| Macrophage |
Macrófago |
Gwo selil |
Macrophage |
| Maculopapulaire |
Maculopapular |
Tach sou po |
Maculopapular |
| Maigrir |
Adelgazar |
Megri |
Lose weight; become thin |
| Main |
Mano |
Men |
Hand |
| Main droite |
Mano derecha |
Men dwat |
Right hand |
| Main gauche |
Mano izquierda |
Men goch |
Left hand |
| Maintenant |
Ahora |
Kounyea |
Now |
| Mais |
Pero |
Men |
But |
| Maître / Maîtresse |
Maestro(a) |
Mèt, pwofese |
Teacher |
| Mal |
Daño |
Mal |
Damage; injury |
| Mal |
Mal |
Mal |
Bad |
| Mal a’ l’estomac |
Mal estómago |
Mal vant, doulè nan lestomak |
Stomach, sick to the |
| Mal aux dents |
Dolor de muelas |
Maldan |
Toothache |
| Mal aux reins |
Dolor de riñones |
Doulè nan ren |
Kidney pain |
| Mal de gorge |
Dolor de garganta |
Doulè nan gòj |
Sore throat |
| Mal de tête |
Dolor de cabeza |
Tèt fè mal |
Headache |
| Mal en point, patraque |
Achacoso(a) |
Santi mal |
Chronic illness, person with a |
| Malade |
Enfermo |
Malad |
Sick |
| Maladie |
Enfermedad |
Maladi |
Sickness |
| Maladie génétique |
Enfermedad genética |
Maladi jenetik |
Genetic disease |
| Maladie grave |
Enfermedad grave |
Maladi grav |
Serious disease |
| Maladie infectieuse,transmissible |
Enfermedad infecciosa, transmisible |
Maladi atrapan |
Infectious disease; transmissible |
| Maladie soudaine |
Enfermedad repentina |
Maladi sanzatan |
Sudden disease |
| Maladie terminale |
Enfermedad terminal |
Maladi nan denye faz |
Terminal disease |
| Maladie vénérienne |
Enfermedad venérea |
Maladi ki transmèt nan fè sèks (fè bagay) |
Venereal disease |
| Maladies sexuellement transmissibles MST |
Enfermedad de transmisión sexual; ETS |
Maladi ki transmèt nan fè sèks (fè bagay) |
Sexually Transmitted Infection; STI |
| Maladies transmissibles |
Enfermedades transmisibles |
Maladi ki ka transmèt |
Transmissible diseases |
| Malaire |
Malar |
Malè, zo nan jou |
Malar; cheek, relating to the |
| Malaire, jugal |
Yugal |
Zo nan figi |
Jugal |
| Malaise, douleur |
Malestar |
Malèz, doulè |
Malaise |
| Malaria |
Malaria |
Malarya |
Malaria |
| Malformation |
Malformación |
Malfòmasyon |
Malformation |
| Maligne |
Maligno(a) |
Maliy |
Malignant |
| Malnutri (e), sous-alimenté(e) |
Desnutrido(a) |
Mal manje, grangou |
Malnourished |
| Malnutrition |
Desnutrición |
Malnitrisyon, mal manje |
Malnutrition |
| Malnutrition |
Malnutrición |
Malnouri, pa manje byen |
Malnutrition |
| Maman |
Mamá |
Manman |
Mother |
| Mamelon |
Mamila |
Pwent tete |
Areola (women) / nipple (men); baby bottle/pacifier |
| Mamelon |
Pezón |
Pwent tete |
Nipple |
| Mamelon |
Tetilla |
Pwent tete |
Nipple |
| Mammaire |
Mamario(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak tete |
Mammary |
| Mammographie |
Mamografía |
Radyografi (plak) tete |
Mammogram; mammography |
| Manchot |
Manco(a) |
Mancho, manke yon bra ou yon men |
One-handed |
| Manger |
Comer |
Manje |
Eat |
| Maniaco-dépressif (ive) |
Maniacodepresivo(a) |
Manyak-depresif, moun fou |
Manic-depressive |
| Manie |
Manía |
Mani |
Mania |
| Manifestation |
Manifestación |
Manifestasyon |
Manifestation |
| Manivelle du sternum |
Manubrio esternal |
Manivèl |
Sternal angle; manubriosternal joint |
| Manœuvre |
Maniobra |
Manèv |
Maneuver |
| Manomètre |
Manómetro |
Enstriman pou mezire tansyon |
Pressure gauge |
| Manque |
Falta |
Mank, manke |
Lack; deficiency |
| Manque d’ érythrocytes |
Eritrocitopenia |
Pa gen ase globil wouj nan san |
Erythrocytopenia |
| Marasme |
Marasmo |
Malnitrisyon, feblès |
Marasmus; wasting |
| Marche |
Marcha |
Mach |
March; progress |
| Marcher |
Caminar |
Mache |
Walk, to |
| Marcher, se promener |
Andar |
Mache, pwomenen |
Walk, to; to ride |
| mari |
Marido |
Mari |
Spouse |
| Marié(e) |
Casado(a) |
Marye |
Married |
| Marihuana |
Mariguana; marijuana; marihuana |
Mariwana |
Marijuana |
| Marque |
Marca |
Mak |
Mark; brand |
| Marron |
Marrón |
Mawon |
Brown |
| Masculin |
Masculino(a) |
Gason |
Masculine |
| Masque |
Máscara |
Mask |
Mask |
| Masque d’oxygène |
Máscara de oxígeno |
Mask oksijenn |
Oxygen mask |
| Massage |
Masaje |
Masaj |
Massage |
| Massage cardiaque |
Masaje cardiaco |
Masaj nan kè |
Cardiac massage |
| Masse |
Masa |
Mas |
Mass |
| Masséter |
Masetero |
Misk ki nan jou |
Masseter |
| Masseur |
Masajista |
Masè, moun ki fè masaj |
Massage therapist; masseur/masseuse |
| Mastectomie |
Mastectomía; mamectomía |
Wete tete, koupe tete |
Mastectomy |
| Masticateur |
Masticador(a) |
Machin ki mastike manje |
Chewer |
| Mastiquer, mâcher |
Masticar |
Mastike, mache |
Chew, to |
| Mastite |
Mastitis |
Enflamasyon glann nan tete |
Mastitis |
| Mastocyte |
Mastocito |
Mastosit, selil nan san |
Mastocyte |
| Mastodynie, mastalgie |
Mastodinia, mastalgia |
Doulè nan tete |
Mastodynia; mastalgia |
| Mastoïde |
Mastoides |
Mastoyid, zòn deyè zo zòrèy la |
Mastoid |
| Mastoïdite |
Mastoiditis |
Enflamasyon selil mastoyid la |
Mastoiditis |
| Matelas |
Colchón |
Matla |
Mattress |
| Maternité |
Maternidad |
Matènite |
Maternity |
| Matières fécales |
Heces fecales |
Poupou, kaka |
Fecal matter |
| Matrice, utérus |
Matriz |
Matris, iteris |
Womb; uterus |
| Matrone, femme-sage |
Matrona |
Matwòn (fanmsaj tradisyonel sandiplom) |
Matron |
| Maturation |
Maduración |
Mi |
Maturation |
| Mauvais |
Malo(a) |
Move |
Bad/sick |
| Mauvais oeil |
Mal de ojo |
Movezey |
Evil eye |
| Mauvais pronostic |
Mal pronóstico |
Movè pronostik |
Prognosis, bad |
| Mauvaise absorption |
Malabsorción |
Pa bwè byen |
Malabsorption |
| Mauvaise absorption intestinale |
Malabsorción intestinal |
Trip (entesten) ki pa bwè byen |
Malabsorption, intestinal |
| Mauvaise haleine |
Mal aliento |
Souf santi move, movè zalenn |
Breath, bad |
| Maxillaire |
Maxilar |
Machwa |
Jaw; maxillary |
| Maxillaire inférieur |
Maxilar inferior |
Machwa anba |
Jaw, lower |
| Maxillaire supérieur |
Maxilar superior |
Machwa anwo |
Jaw, upper |
| Maximal (e) |
Máximo(a) |
Pi plis |
Maximum |
| Maximisation |
Potenciación |
Avansman |
Potentiation |
| Méat |
Meato |
Ti tou kote pipi a soti |
Meatus |
| Mécanisme |
Mecanismo |
Mekanis |
Mechanism |
| Méconium |
Meconio |
Premye kaka ti bebe |
Meconium |
| Méconnaissance |
Desconocimiento |
Ki pa konnen |
Ignorance; lack of knowledge |
| Médecin |
Médico |
Doktè, medsen |
Doctor |
| Médecin de famille |
Médico de la familia |
Doktè lafanmiy |
Doctor, family |
| Médecin légiste |
Forense |
Doktè lejis |
Forensic |
| Médecine |
Medicina |
Medsin |
Medicine |
| Médecine communautaire |
Medicina comunitaria |
Medsin kominotè |
Medicine, community |
| Médecine familiale |
Medicina familiar |
Medsin familyal |
Medicine, family |
| Médecine préventive |
Medicina preventiva |
Medsin prevantif |
Medicine, preventative |
| Médecine sportive |
Medicina del deporte |
Medsin pou espò |
Medicine, sport |
| Médecine traditionnelle |
Medicina tradicional |
Medsin tradisyonèl, doktè fèy |
Medicine, traditional |
| Médiastin |
Mediastino |
Medyasten, espas ant de pomon yo |
Mediastinum |
| Médicament |
Fármaco, medicina, remedio |
Remèd, medikaman |
Medicine; remedy(home remedy) |
| Médicament |
Medicamento |
Medikaman |
Medicine |
| Médicament contra la grippeavec paracétamol |
Kogrip |
Medikaman kont grip ki gen parasetamòl |
Anti-flu medication with paracetamol |
| Médication |
Medicación |
Medikasyon |
Medication |
| Médicinal |
Medicinal |
Ki gen pou wè ak la medsin |
Medicinal |
| Médullaire |
Medular |
Ki gen pou wè ak mwèl |
Medullary |
| Mégacaryocyte |
Megacariocito |
Megakaryosit, selil jeyan nan mwèl zo |
Megakaryocyte |
| Mégacôlon |
Megacolon |
Yon pati kote tout kolon nan gonfle |
Megacolon |
| Méiose |
Meiosis |
Divizyon selil seksyèl |
Meiosis |
| Mélange |
Mezcla |
Melanj |
Mixture |
| Mélanome |
Melanoma |
Melanom, timè sou po |
Melanoma |
| Méléna |
Melena |
Kaka (poupou) san |
Melena |
| Membrane |
Membrana |
Manbrann, ki vlope yon ògann |
Membrane |
| Membrane cellulaire |
Membrana celular |
Manbrann sèlilè |
Membrane, cellular |
| Membre |
Miembro |
Manm |
Limb; member |
| Membre endormi |
Miembro adormecido |
Manm andòmi |
Limb asleep e.g.: My leg is asleep |
| Mémoire |
Memoria |
Memwa |
Memory |
| Menace |
Amenaza |
Menas |
Threat |
| Menarchie |
Menarca; menarquia |
Kòmansman règ yo |
Menarche |
| Méninges |
Meninges |
Sa ki kouvri sèvo ak mwèl nan zo rèldo a |
Meninges |
| Méningite |
Meningitis |
Menenjit |
Meningitis |
| Méningo-encéphalite |
Meningoencefalitis |
Enflamasyon nan sèvo |
Meningoencephalitis |
| Ménopause |
Climaterio |
Menopoz |
Menopause |
| Ménopause |
Menopausia |
Menopoz |
Menopause |
| Ménorragie |
Menorragia |
Twòp san nan règ yo |
Menorrhagia |
| Menstruel |
Menstrual |
Ki gen pou wè ak règ |
Menstrual |
| Mental |
Mental |
Mantal |
Mental |
| Menton |
Barbilla, Mentón |
Manton |
Chin, tip of the |
| Menton |
Mentón |
Manton |
Chin |
| Mère |
Madre |
Manman |
Mother |
| Mère célibataire |
Madre soltera |
Manman san mari |
Mother, single |
| Mésentère |
Mesenterio |
Ki gen pou wè ak trip (entesten) |
Mesentery |
| Mésogastre |
Mesogastrio |
Tisi nan lestomak |
Mesogastrium |
| Mesurer |
Medir |
Mezire |
Measure |
| Métabolisme |
Metabolismo |
Metabolis |
Metabolism |
| Métabolite |
Metabolito |
Rezilta yon transfòmasyon yon ògann |
Metabolite |
| Métacarpe |
Metacarpo |
Metakap, zo ki nan men yo |
Metacarpus |
| Métaphyse |
Metáfisis |
Metafiz, pati nan zo ki long yo |
Metaphysis |
| Métaplasie |
Metaplasia |
Transfòmasyon yon tisi |
Metaplasia |
| Métastase |
Metástasis |
Lòt selil kansè ki parèt lòt kote nan kò a |
Metastasis |
| Métastatique |
Metastásico(a) |
Ki nan eta pou li parèt lòt kote nan kò a |
Metastatic |
| Météorisme |
Meteorismo |
Balonnen |
Bloated |
| Métrorragie |
Metrorragia |
Emoraji lè ou pa gen règ |
Metrorrhagia |
| Mettre du plâtre |
Enyesar |
Mete plat |
Plaster, to put in; cast, to |
| Mettre un bandage |
Vendar |
Mete bandaj |
Bandage, to |
| Mettre un cathéter, cathétériser |
Cateterizar |
Mete yon katetè, sonn |
Catheterize, to |
| Micro-bactérie |
Micobacteria |
Ti bakteri |
Mycobacteria |
| Microbe |
Microbio |
Mikwòb |
Microbe |
| Microbiologie |
Microbiología |
Mikrobioloji |
Microbiology |
| Microorganisme |
Microorganismo |
Ti òganis |
Microorganism |
| Microscope |
Microscopio |
Mikwoskòp |
Microscope |
| Microscopique |
Microscópico(a) |
Ki piti piti, ou ka wè l ak yon mikwoskòp sèlman |
Microscopic |
| Midi |
Mediodía |
Midi |
Noon |
| Mieux, meilleur |
Mejor |
Myè, pi byen, pi bon |
Better than |
| Migraine |
Jaqueca |
Tèt fè mal anpil |
Migraine |
| Migraine |
Migraña |
Migrenn, bon jan tèt fè mal |
Migraine |
| Milieu, demi |
Medio |
Anvironnman, mwatye |
Medium; half |
| Milligramme |
Miligramo |
Miligram, mezi pèz |
Milligram |
| Mince |
Delgado(a) |
Mens |
Thin |
| Minéralocorticoïde |
Mineralocorticoide |
Òmonn ki regle elektrolit ak tout tip dlo nan kò |
Mineralocorticoid |
| Minimal |
Mínimo(a) |
Minimom |
Minimal |
| Minuit |
Medianoche |
Minwit |
Midnight |
| Minute |
Minuto |
Minit |
Minute |
| Mise au monde, accoucher |
Alumbramiento |
Akouche |
Birth |
| Mitose |
Mitosis |
Mitoz, separasyon selil vivan |
Mitosis |
| Mitral |
Mitral |
Mitral, ki gen pou wè ak ti valv ki nan zòn kè a |
Mitral |
| Mobilisation |
Movilización |
Mobilizasyon |
Mobilization |
| Mobilité |
Movilidad |
Ki ka bouje |
Mobility |
| Modéré (e) |
Moderado(a) |
Modere |
Moderate |
| Modification |
Modificación |
Chanjman, modifikasyon |
Modification |
| Moelle |
Médula |
Mwèl |
Marrow |
| Moelle épinière |
Médula espinal |
Mwèl nan do |
Spinal cord |
| Moignon |
Muñón |
Mwayon |
Stump |
| Moitié |
Mitad |
Mwatye |
Half |
| Molaire |
Muela |
Gwo dan |
Molar |
| Molaires |
Molares |
Gro dan |
Molars |
| Môle |
Mola |
Mòl, lè pati nan manman vant dejenere |
Mole |
| Molécule |
Molécula |
Molekil |
Molecule |
| Mollet |
Pantorrilla |
Jarèt |
Calf (of leg) |
| Moment |
Momento |
Moman |
Moment |
| Moment |
Rato |
Moman |
Moment |
| Moniteur |
Monitor |
Monitè, ekran |
Monitor |
| Monitorage |
Monitorización |
Kontwole eta malad la ak yon ekran |
Monitoring |
| Mono-articulaire |
Monoarticular |
Yon sèl atikilasyon |
Monoarticular |
| Mono-thérapie |
Monoterapia |
Tretman ak yon sèl medikaman |
Monotherapy |
| Monocyte |
Monocito |
Monosit, gwo selil |
Monocyte |
| Mononucléose infectieuse |
Mononucleosis infecciosa |
Maladi sevè ki bay anpil lafyèv |
Mononucleosis, infectious |
| Monoplégie |
Monoplejía |
Ogmantasyon eosinofili nan san |
Monoplegia |
| Montrer |
Enseñar |
Montre |
Teach, to; show, to |
| Morbidité |
Morbilidad |
Ki gen pou wè ak lamò |
Morbidity |
| Moribond (e) |
Moribundo(a) |
Moun ki nan agoni |
Moribund |
| Morphine |
Morfina |
Mòfin, sistans pou fè medikaman |
Morphine |
| Morsure |
Mordedura |
Mòde |
Bite |
| Mort encéphalique |
Muerte encefálica |
Mò sèvo |
Death encephalic; brain death |
| Mort subite |
Muerte súbita |
Mò sibit |
Death, sudden; sudden infant death syndrome |
| Mort, cadavre |
Muerto(a) |
Mò, kadav |
Dead; cadaver |
| Mort, décès |
Muerte |
Lamò |
Death |
| Mortalité |
Mortalidad |
Mòtalite |
Mortality |
| Mortalité infantile |
Mortalidad infantil |
Mòtalite enfantil, pousantaj ti moun ki mouri |
Mortality, infant |
| Mortalité maternelle |
Mortalidad materna |
Mòtalite manman nan akouchman, pousantaj manman ki mouri nan akouchman |
Mortality, maternal |
| Mortel |
Letal |
Mòtèl |
Lethal |
| Mortel |
Mortal |
Ki ka koze lamò |
Mortal |
| Morve, crotte de nez |
Moco |
Kaka nen |
Mucus; snot |
| Moteur |
Motor |
Motè |
Motor |
| Motilité |
Motilidad |
Kapasite pou kò a reaji |
Motility |
| Motilité intestinale |
Motilidad intestinal |
Mouvman nan trip (entesten) |
Motility, intestinal |
| Motivation |
Motivación |
Motivasyon |
Motivation |
| Mou/Molle |
Blando(a) |
Mou |
Soft; bland |
| Mouche |
Mosca |
Mouch |
Fly |
| Mouillé (e) |
Mojado(a) |
Mouye |
Wet; damp |
| Mourant(e) |
Agonizante |
Ki ap trepase |
Dying person |
| Mourir |
Morir; morirse |
Mouri |
Die, to |
| Mourir, décéder |
Fallecer |
Mouri |
Die, to; pass away, to |
| Moustique |
Mosquito |
Marengwen |
Mosquito |
| Mouvement |
Movimiento |
Mouvman |
Movement |
| Mucocutané |
Mucocutáneo(a) |
Mikis po a |
Mucocutaneous |
| Mucolytique |
Mucolítico |
Dlo bwonch, sinis ak lòt kote |
Mucolytic |
| Muet |
Mudo |
Bèbè |
Mute |
| Multi-factoriel |
Multifactorial |
Ki gen plizye faktè |
Multifactorial |
| Multi-focal |
Multifocal |
Plizye fwaye |
Multifocal |
| Multipare |
Multípara |
Ki akouche plizye fwa |
Multipara |
| Multiple |
Múltiple |
Miltip, plizye |
Multiple |
| Muqueuse |
Mucosa |
Tisi nan tout tou kò a |
Mucous |
| Mur |
Pared |
Mi |
Wall |
| Murmure |
Murmullo |
Son lè yon moun mamòte |
Murmur |
| Murmure cardiaque |
Murmullo cardíaco, soplocardíaco |
Son nan kè ki pa nòmal |
Murmur, heart; cardiac murmur |
| Murmure respiratoire, murmure vésiculaire |
Murmullo respiratorio, murmullo vesicular |
Bwi ki pa nòmal nan pomon |
Murmur respiratory; vesicular breath sounds |
| Murmure systolique |
Murmullo sistólico |
Bri nan kè |
Murmur, systolic |
| Muscle |
Músculo |
Misk |
Muscle |
| Muscle lisse |
Músculo liso |
Misk ki lis |
Muscle, smooth |
| Muscle-squelettique |
Musculoesquelético(a) |
Misk eskèlèt |
Musculoskeletal |
| Musculaire |
Muscular |
Miskilè |
Muscular |
| Musculature |
Musculatura |
Miskilati |
Musculature |
| Mutation |
Mutación |
Chanjman |
Mutation |
| Mutisme |
Mutismo |
Ki pa pale |
Mutism |
| Myalgie |
Mialgia |
Doulè nan misk |
Myalgia |
| Myasthénie |
Miastenia |
Feblès nan misk |
Myasthenia |
| Mycosis |
Micosis |
Mikoz, enfeksyon po (chanpiyon) |
Mycosis |
| Mycotique |
Micótico(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak mikoz |
Mycotic |
| Mydriase |
Midriasis |
Nwaje dilate |
Mydriasis |
| Mydriatique |
Midriático(a) |
Sistans pou fè louvri nwaje |
Mydriatic |
| Myéline |
Mielina |
Myelin |
Myelin |
| Myélite |
Mielitis |
Myelit |
Myelitis |
| Myélographie |
Mielografía |
Myelografi |
Myelography |
| Myélome |
Mieloma |
Myelom, timè nan mwèl zo |
Myeloma |
| Myeloméningocèles |
Mielomeningocele |
Èni nan kolon medilè |
Myelomeningocele (MMC) |
| Myocarde |
Miocardio |
Myokad, misk kè |
Myocardium |
| Myocardite |
Miocarditis |
Myokadit |
Myocarditis |
| Myologie |
Miología |
Myoloji |
Myology |
| Myome |
Mioma |
Myom |
Myoma |
| Myopathie |
Miopatía |
Myopati, maladi misk |
Myopathia |
| Myopie |
Miopía |
Myopi |
Myopia |
| Myosis |
Miosis |
Myozi, nwaje ki vin pi piti |
Myosis |
| Myotique |
Miótico(a) |
Ki gen pou wè ak nwaje ki vin pi piti |
Myotic |
| Myxœdème |
Mixedema |
Miksedèm |
Myxedema |
| Myxomatose |
Mixomatosis |
Miksomatoz |
Myxomatosis |