ablación endometrial
/ablaθjon endometɾjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "endometrial ablation" is translated into Spanish as ablación endometrial.
This term refers to a medical procedure used to destroy the lining of the uterus to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective endometrial follows the noun ablación, which is the reverse of the English structure where the adjective precedes the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ablaθjon endometɾjal/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ablación is also used in a completely different context to describe the process of a glacier losing ice due to melting or evaporation.
- While ablación endometrial is the clinical term, patients in Spanish-speaking countries often describe the goal of the procedure as seeking sequedad, meaning 'dryness'.
- The word ablación is an example of a 'cultismo', a word borrowed directly from Latin that has remained largely unchanged in its spelling and meaning over centuries.
Examples in context
- La ablación endometrial es un procedimiento médico utilizado para tratar ciertas afecciones del útero.Endometrial ablation is a medical procedure used to treat certain conditions of the uterus.
- La ablación endometrial reduce el sangrado menstrual.Endometrial ablation reduces menstrual bleeding.
- Mi doctora me recomendó la ablación endometrial.My doctor recommended endometrial ablation to me.
- La ablación endometrial es un procedimiento de rutina.Endometrial ablation is a routine procedure.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a medical appointment at home.
- Elena¿Crees que la ablación endometrial será efectiva?Do you think endometrial ablation will be effective?
- AlejandroEs muy probable que te ayude mucho, Elena.It is very likely to help you a lot, Elena.
- ElenaEspero que el procedimiento no sea doloroso.I hope the procedure is not painful.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, la doctora te explicará todo.Don't worry, the doctor will explain everything to you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
