ABDOMEN

(Abdomen) The area of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.

ABSCESS

(Absceso) An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body. An abscess is a sign of infection and is usually swollen and inflamed.

ACETAMINOPHEN

(Acetaminofén) A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the family of drugs called analgesics. 

ACYCLOVIR

(Aciclovir) A substance used to prevent or treat cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex infections that may occur when the body is immunosuppressed. It belongs to the family of drugs called antivirals. 

BIOPSY

(Biopsia) The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. There are many different types of biopsy procedures. The most common types include: (1) incisional biopsy, in which only a sample of tissue is removed; (2) excisional biopsy, in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed; and (3) needle biopsy, in which a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle. When a wide needle is used, the procedure is called a core biopsy. When a thin needle is used, the procedure is called a fine-needle 

BLOOD

(Sangre) A tissue with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other substances suspended in fluid called plasma. Blood takes oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and carries away wastes.

BLOOD CELL COUNT

(Recuento sanguíneo completo) A test to check the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood. Also called CBC and complete blood count.

BRONCHODILATOR

(Broncodilatador) A type of drug that causes small airways in the lungs to open up. Bronchodilators are inhaled and are used to treat breathing disorders, such as asthma or emphysema.