signo de chadwich (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
Part of Speech
Noun
Phonetic transcription
[ˈsiɣno ðe tʃadˈwiʧ]
How the word is used
The term "signo de Chadwich" is not commonly used in Spanish. It refers to a medical sign named after the American physician Walter Chadwick. This term is utilized mainly in written medical contexts.
Example Sentences
El paciente presentaba el signo de Chadwich, lo que indicaba una posible complicación en su estado de salud.
The patient exhibited Chadwick's sign, indicating a potential complication in his health.
Idiomatic Expressions
Estar Chadwick: To be very ill or in critical condition.
Juan está Chadwick, ha estado en cama toda la semana.
Juan is in a critical condition, he has been in bed the whole week.
Ponerse Chadwick: To suddenly feel very sick.
Después de la fiesta, María se puso Chadwick y tuvo que regresar a casa.
After the party, María felt very sick and had to go back home.
Mirada Chadwick: A look of someone who is unwell or in distress.
El profesor le dirigió una mirada Chadwick cuando notó que no había hecho la tarea.
The teacher gave him an unwell look when he noticed he hadn't done the homework.
Etymology
The term "Chadwich" comes from the surname of the American physician Walter Chadwick, who likely identified or described the specific medical sign.