ganglios linfáticos inguinales
/ɡanɡljos linfatikos inɡinales/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'inguinal lymph nodes' is translated into Spanish as ganglios linfáticos inguinales.
This phrase refers to the lymph nodes located in the groin area of the body.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ganglios (nodes/ganglia), linfáticos (lymphatic) and inguinales (inguinal).
Which one should you use?
Whereas in a non-medical or colloquial context, a person might refer to them as ganglios de la ingle (groin nodes).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single node, the noun and both adjectives must be singular: ganglio linfático inguinal.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word ganglio shares a root with the English word 'ganglion', both originating from the Greek word for 'knot' or 'swelling'.
- The word ganglio is an anatomical double agent in Spanish, as it refers to both the immune system nodes and the 'ganglia' of the nervous system.
- In colloquial Spanish, the medical term ganglios is frequently used as a general shorthand for any swollen gland in the body, meaning a patient might say tengo los ganglios inflamados without mentioning the groin.
Examples in context
- Los ganglios linfáticos inguinales pueden inflamarse debido a una infección.The inguinal lymph nodes can become inflamed due to an infection.
- Si sientes dolor en los nódulos linfáticos de la ingle, es mejor consultar a un médico.If you feel pain in the inguinal lymph nodes, it's best to consult a doctor.
- Tiene inflamación en los ganglios linfáticos inguinales.She has inflammation in the inguinal lymph nodes.
- El médico palpó los ganglios linfáticos inguinales.The doctor palpated the inguinal lymph nodes.
- Es común sentir los ganglios linfáticos inguinales tras una infección.It is common to feel the inguinal lymph nodes after an infection.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining test results to a patient in a clinic.
- ElenaDaniel, los resultados muestran algo en tus ganglios linfáticos inguinales.Daniel, the results show something in your inguinal lymph nodes.
- Daniel¿Son los ganglios linfáticos inguinales los que están inflamados?Are the inguinal lymph nodes the ones that are swollen?
- ElenaSí, están un poco sensibles.Yes, they are a bit sensitive.
- DanielEntiendo, gracias por la explicación, Elena.I understand, thanks for the explanation, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
