Brain Diseases
Spanish: Enfermedades Cerebrales
Description
Brain diseases encompass a variety of disorders that affect the structure and function of the brain. These conditions can result from genetic factors, infections, injuries, or degenerative processes, leading to a range of symptoms and complications.
Interpreter Notes
Interpreters should be aware that 'enfermedades cerebrales' can refer to both acute and chronic conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases. Common variants may include 'trastornos cerebrales' (colloquial) or 'enfermedades neurológicas' (regional), but it is recommended to use the glossary term in formal contexts to maintain clarity.
Example Sentences
EN: The patient was diagnosed with several brain diseases that required immediate intervention.
ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con varias enfermedades cerebrales que requerían intervención inmediata.
Common Interpreter Mistakes
Confusing 'enfermedades cerebrales' with 'trastornos mentales'; mispronouncing 'cerebrales' as 'cerebrales' with incorrect emphasis; mixing up with similar terms like 'enfermedades neurológicas' which may not encompass all brain diseases.
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