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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
virulent
[aggettivo]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

virulento

virulento

Ex: The virulent bacteria spread quickly through the population, causing widespread illness.I batteri **virulenti** si sono diffusi rapidamente tra la popolazione, causando una malattia diffusa.
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inert
[aggettivo]

not moving or active

inerte, immobile

inerte, immobile

Ex: The inert body of the bear lay motionless in its den during hibernation .Il corpo **inerte** dell'orso giaceva immobile nella sua tana durante il letargo.
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to dazzle
[Verbo]

to make someone unable to see for a short time due to a strong or brilliant light

abbagliare, accecare

abbagliare, accecare

Ex: His eyes were dazzled by the glittering reflection off the water .I suoi occhi furono **abbagliati** dal riflesso scintillante dell'acqua.
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analgesia
[sostantivo]

the loss of the ability to feel pain while remaining fully awake and conscious

analgesia, insensibilità al dolore

analgesia, insensibilità al dolore

Ex: The doctor monitored the patient 's analgesia throughout the surgery .Il medico ha monitorato l'**analgesia** del paziente durante l'intera chirurgia.
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anemia
[sostantivo]

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low

anemia

anemia

Ex: Anemia is common in individuals with nutritional deficiencies .**L'anemia** è comune negli individui con carenze nutrizionali.
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aphasia
[sostantivo]

a neurological disorder affecting language comprehension or production

afasia, afasia

afasia, afasia

Ex: Aphasia can result from injury to the left hemisphere of the brain.L'**afasia** può derivare da una lesione dell'emisfero sinistro del cervello.
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apoplexy
[sostantivo]

sudden unconsciousness caused by a blocked or burst blood vessel in the brain, cutting off its oxygen supply

apoplessia, colpo apoplettico

apoplessia, colpo apoplettico

Ex: The patient's apoplexy was traced to a ruptured artery in the brain.L'**apoplessia** del paziente è stata ricondotta a un'arteria rotta nel cervello.
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arrhythmic
[aggettivo]

pertaining to an irregular heartbeat

aritmico, irregolare

aritmico, irregolare

Ex: The ECG showed arrhythmic patterns in the cardiac cycle .L'ECG ha mostrato schemi **aritmici** nel ciclo cardiaco.
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atrophy
[sostantivo]

the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition

atrofia, degenerazione

atrofia, degenerazione

Ex: Treatment for joint injuries focuses on preventing the atrophy of surrounding tissues .Il trattamento delle lesioni articolari si concentra sulla prevenzione dell'**atrofia** dei tessuti circostanti.
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to betoken
[Verbo]

to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something

indicare, segnalare

indicare, segnalare

Ex: A persistent cough can betoken an underlying respiratory infection or illness .Una tosse persistente può **indicare** un'infezione o una malattia respiratoria sottostante.
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callus
[sostantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

callo

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .Ha trattato i suoi **calli** con una crema speciale per mantenere le mani lisce.
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canker
[sostantivo]

a painful sore or ulcer inside the mouth or on the lips

afta, ulcera orale

afta, ulcera orale

Ex: Cankers often heal on their own within a week or two .Le **afte** spesso guariscono da sole entro una o due settimane.
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carcinogenic
[aggettivo]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

cancerogeno,  carcinogeno

cancerogeno, carcinogeno

Ex: Identifying and regulating carcinogenic substances is essential for public health and safety .Identificare e regolamentare le sostanze **cancerogene** è essenziale per la salute e la sicurezza pubblica.
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clot
[sostantivo]

a thick, solid mass that forms within a liquid when parts of it stick together

coagulo, trombo

coagulo, trombo

Ex: Blood began to form a clot over the wound .Il sangue ha iniziato a formare un **coagulo** sulla ferita.
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contusion
[sostantivo]

a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin

livido

livido

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lassitude
[sostantivo]

the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

lassitude

lassitude

Ex: Following the intense workout, he was overcome by lassitude and needed a long rest to recover.Dopo l'intenso allenamento, fu sopraffatto dalla **stanchezza** e ebbe bisogno di un lungo riposo per recuperare.
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woozy
[aggettivo]

feeling dizzy, unsteady, or as if the surroundings are spinning, often making it hard to stay balanced

stordito, vertiginoso

stordito, vertiginoso

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costive
[aggettivo]

causing or experiencing difficulty in passing stools; tending to cause constipation

costipante, che causa stitichezza

costipante, che causa stitichezza

Ex: Certain painkillers are known to be costive.Alcuni antidolorifici sono noti per essere **costipanti**.
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stupor
[sostantivo]

a numbed state caused by sudden shock, grief, or misfortune

stupore, stordimento

stupore, stordimento

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doddering
[aggettivo]

physically or mentally trembling due to old age

decrepito

decrepito

Ex: The doddering judge , now retired , was once known for his sharp mind and decisive rulings .Il giudice **tremolante**, ora in pensione, era un tempo noto per la sua mente acuta e le sue decisioni decisive.
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incapacitated
[aggettivo]

unable to act, work, or function normally because of a loss of strength, ability, or power

incapacitato, inabile

incapacitato, inabile

Ex: The strike incapacitated the city's transportation system.Lo sciopero ha **incapacitato** il sistema di trasporto della città.
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neurotic
[aggettivo]

displaying patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion typical of neurosis

nevrotico, nevrotica

nevrotico, nevrotica

Ex: Managing stress is often difficult for neurotic individuals .Le abitudini **nevrotiche** spesso derivano da un'ansia sottostante.
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