The word is then used in a Spanish sentence as it might be stated by a patient or by a health worker presenting information. The example sentence is then translated into idiomatic English. If the word has one or more synonyms, they are listed in parentheses, following the abbreviation syn . English to Spanish Each entry, in boldface type, is identified by the part of speech and category, as in the Spanish section. The definition of the English word in simple Spanish terms, printed in italics, comes next.
Synonyms follow, abbreviated as sin .
Spanish speakers may use the English section, referring back to the Spanish if needed. Scientific or familiar words are chosen that are likely to be used in health care situations. The Latin names of plants are given in roman type. In either section, where more than one species in a genus is known to be used, the name is followed by the botanical abbreviation spp . The Arizona Board of Regents.