Common Pediatric Terminology

Terminology Explanation of Procedure Your Target Language

Adenoidectomy Surgical removal of the adenoids Adenoidectomia

Auditory brainstem A test that uses electrodes (wires) attached with adhesive to Respuesta cerebral
response (ABR) the baby's scalp. While the baby sleeps, clicking sounds are auditive
made through tiny earphones in the baby's ears. The test
measures the brain's activity in response to the sounds. As in
EOAE, this test is painless and takes only a few minutes.

Birthmark Abnormality of the skin that is present at birth or shortly Marca de Nacimiento
afterward.
Bone Morrow A bone marrow aspiration is a test to remove a small sample Aspiracion de medula
Aspiration of fluid from inside the bone so that it can be tested and osea
studied under a microscope.

Bone Morrow Biopsy A bone marrow biopsy is a test to remove a small sample of Biopsia de medula osea
bone so that it can be tested and studied under a microscope.

Booster seat A seat to help raise a child in a vehicle so that the vehicle's Asiento de seguridad
seat belt fits properly.
Cholecystectomy Colecistectomia
An operation to remove the gallbladder.

Circumcision Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, which is the skin Circunsicion
that covers the tip of the penis.

Cleft Lip Repair Cleft lip repair is a surgery to fix a cleft lip. Reparacion de labio
leporino
Cleft Palate Repair Cleft palate repair is a surgery to fix a cleft, or hole, in the Reparacion del paladar
palate, or the roof of the mouth. hendido

Cochlear Implant A cochlear implant is a device designed to bypass the damaged Cirugia de implante
Surgery parts in the inner ear. It can provide a sense of hearing to a coclear
child with severe to profound hearing loss. The cochlear
implant does not restore normal hearing.
The cochlear implant consists of both internal and external
parts. The "implant" is surgically placed under the skin behind
the ear and electrodes are placed inside the inner ear or
cochlea.

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Colostomy A reversible surgical procedure in which a stoma is formed by Coostomia

drawing the healthy end of the large intestine or colon
through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and
suturing it into place. This opening, in conjunction with the
attached stoma appliance, provides an alternative channel for
feces to leave the body.

Congenital Present at birth. Congenito

Craniofacial Surgery Craniofacial surgery is an operation to fix congenital defects of Cirugia craneofacial
the skull, meaning problems that were present at birth, or
injuries to the soft tissue and bone in the head and neck.

Diagnostic Spinal Used to take out fluid surrounding the spinal cord for cell Punciones lumbares
Taps (Lumbar counts or examinations diagnosticas
Punctures)
DTaP Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis vaccines Difteria, tosferina, y
tetanos
E. coli also called E. coli. or Escherichia coli) - Species of bacteria Elicobacter pilori
found in the intestines of man and healthy cattle; often the
cause of urinary tract infections, diarrhea in infants, and
wound infections.
Ear Tube Placement The placement of a tube inside the eardrum to allow fluid to Colocacion del tubo
drain and to prevent ears from becoming infected. auditivo

Exercise-Induced Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) testing is a combination of Pruebas de asma inducida

Asthma Testing several breathing, exercise and cardiology tests, which will por el ejercicio
show how the heart and lungs work together during exercise.
These tests can help determine if a child has exercise-induced
asthma or some other kind of breathing problem during
exercise.

Exhaled Nitric Oxide Exhaled Nitric Oxide (eNO) testing is a quick and easy way to Pruebas de oxido nitrico
(eNO) Testing measure inflammation (swelling) in the bronchial tubes of the espirado
lungs. The test may be done to diagnose asthma, to evaluate a
chronic cough or to see how well inhaled corticosteroid
treatment is working in a child who has already been
diagnosed with asthma.
Gastrostomy Tubes Gastrostomy tubes are feeding tubes placed through the Colocacion de sondas de
Placement (G-tubes) abdomen into the stomach. Gastrostomy tubes are used to gastrostomía
give children formula, liquids, and medicines.

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Hib Haemophiles influenza type B vaccines Vacuna contra la
Hemophilus influenza
Ileostomy Pouch An ileostomy is a surgically created opening of the small bowel Procedimiento de bolsa de
Procedure (or ileum) through the abdominal wall. This opening on the ileostomía
abdomen is called a stoma. An ileostomy is needed when the
large intestine (colon) can’t be used and must be bypassed or
removed.

Infant Pulmonary Infant pulmonary function testing (IPFT) is a way to measure Pruebas de la función
Function Testing the breathing of babies and toddlers. The test is done by pulmonar infantil
(IPFT) having the child breathe in a special machine to take
measurements of how much air is in his or her lungs.
Inguinal hernia Part of the small intestine that pushes through an opening in Hernia inguinal
the abdominal muscle, causing a bulge underneath the skin in
the groin area.
Jackson-Pratt Drain Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain removes fluid that collects inside the Colocacion del drenaje de
Placement body after an operation. The soft plastic bulb, on the end of Jackson-pratt
the drain, creates suction to pull the fluid out. The bulb will
not work if it gets too full, and thus must be emptied
periodically.

Jaundice A yellow color of the skin and eyes that is caused by too much Ictericia
bilirubin in the bloodstream due to liver problems.
Locking clip A special device used when the vehicle's lap/shoulder belts do Pinza de bloqueo
not lock. A locking clip will help secure a child safety seat
tightly into a vehicle.
Cateteres intravenosos de
Long Term A- External catheter (Broviac or Hickman catheter) larga duración
Intravenous
This is a soft, flexible tube, which is tunneled under the skin of
Catheters
the chest and inserted into a large vein near the heart.

B- Totally implanted catheter (Portacath or Mediport)

A portacath or "port" is comprised of two components, a self-
sealing injection port and a catheter attached to it that enters
the vein. The port and catheter are placed entirely under the
skin using a small incision. There will be bump on the chest
wall where the injection port is located. This is the site where
the access needle is placed.

Meconium A sticky, greenish-black substance that forms in the intestines Meconio

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newborn.
Milia Tiny, white, hard spots that look like pimples on a newborn's Milia
nose.

MMR Measles, Mumps, & Rubella vaccines Sarampion, paperas y

rubeola
Moro reflex Movement of arms and legs that occurs when a newborn is Reflejo de Moro
startled by a loud sound or movement.

Pertussis Mainly affects infants and young children; caused by a Tos ferina
bacterium, it is characterized by paroxysms of coughing that
end with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled
Reye syndrome A potentially fatal disease that causes severe problems with Sindrome de Reye
the brain and other organs. Although the exact cause of the
disease is not known, there has been an association with
giving aspirin to children and developing the disease
Stork bite or salmon Small pink or red patches often found on a baby's eyelids, Mordedura de cigüeña o
patch between the eyes, upper lip, and back of the neck. parche de salmón
Sudden infant death unexplained, sudden death of an infant up to 1 year of age. Sindrome de muerte
syndrome (SIDS) subita del lactante
Therapeutic Spinal Used to inject medication into the fluid surrounding the spinal Puncion lumbar
Taps (Lumbar cord terapeutica
Punctures)
Tonsillectomy Surgical removal of the tonsils Amigdalectomia

Tourette's syndrome An abnormal condition characterized by tics and other Sindrome de Tourette
movements such as eye blinks or facial twitches that cannot be
controlled.
Tympanometry A test that allows for air and sound to be directed into the Timpanometria
middle ear.
Urticaria (also called a condition in which red, itchy, and swollen areas appear on Urticaria
hives) the skin - usually as an allergic reaction from eating certain
foods or taking certain medications.

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