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Scienza Medica - Trattamenti medici

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ai trattamenti medici, come "profilassi", "radioterapia" e "criochirurgia".

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a method of introducing sperm into the reproductive system to aid pregnancy, often used in cases of infertility

inseminazione artificiale

inseminazione artificiale

Ex: The success rate of artificial insemination varies , but many couples achieve pregnancy through this method .
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medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy

tecnologia di riproduzione assistita

tecnologia di riproduzione assistita

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blood doping
[sostantivo]

the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity

doping ematico, miglioramento ematico

doping ematico, miglioramento ematico

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blood transfusion
[sostantivo]

the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

trasfusione di sangue, trasfusione sanguigna

trasfusione di sangue, trasfusione sanguigna

Ex: After the accident , the patient needed a blood transfusion to replace the lost blood .Dopo l'incidente, il paziente ha avuto bisogno di una **trasfusione di sangue** per sostituire il sangue perso.
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enema
[sostantivo]

a medical procedure where a liquid is introduced into the rectum to aid in bowel movements or administer treatments

clistere, enteroclisma

clistere, enteroclisma

Ex: In some cases , patients receive an enema before certain medical procedures .In alcuni casi, i pazienti ricevono un **clistere** prima di determinati interventi medici.
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first aid
[sostantivo]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

pronto soccorso

pronto soccorso

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immunization
[sostantivo]

the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines

immunizzazione

immunizzazione

Ex: Parents consult doctors for immunization advice .I genitori consultano i medici per consigli sulla **immunizzazione**.
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immunosuppression
[sostantivo]

suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons

immunosoppressione, soppressione immunitaria

immunosoppressione, soppressione immunitaria

Ex: Immunocompromised patients may be advised to avoid certain environments with higher infection risks.
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intensive care
[sostantivo]

special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill

terapia intensiva

terapia intensiva

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irradiation
[sostantivo]

(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source

irradiazione

irradiazione

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irrigation
[sostantivo]

cleansing a body part, like wounds or cavities, using a fluid stream, often for medical purposes

irrigazione, lavaggio

irrigazione, lavaggio

Ex: Continuous wound irrigation prevents infections .
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primary care
[sostantivo]

initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners

assistenza primaria

assistenza primaria

Ex: Primary care addresses a wide range of health concerns .
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private medicine
[sostantivo]

healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners

medicina privata, settore privato della sanità

medicina privata, settore privato della sanità

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prophylaxis
[sostantivo]

preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions

profilassi

profilassi

Ex: Lifestyle modifications, such as quitting smoking, are prophylactic against respiratory issues.Le modifiche dello stile di vita, come smettere di fumare, sono **profilattiche** contro i problemi respiratori.
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regime
[sostantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

regime

regime

Ex: The patient was put on a regime of medication and physical therapy .Al paziente è stato prescritto un **regime** di farmaci e fisioterapia.
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respite care
[sostantivo]

temporary or short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other special needs

cura di sollievo, assistenza temporanea

cura di sollievo, assistenza temporanea

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vaccination
[sostantivo]

the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease

vaccinazione

vaccinazione

Ex: The government launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to fight the outbreak .Il governo ha lanciato una campagna di **vaccinazione** a livello nazionale per combattere l'epidemia.
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medical treatment using hormones to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances, commonly prescribed for conditions like menopause or low testosterone

terapia ormonale sostitutiva, trattamento ormonale sostitutivo

terapia ormonale sostitutiva, trattamento ormonale sostitutivo

Ex: In order to restore hormonal balance for those with specific conditions , hormone replacement therapy can be used .Al fine di ripristinare l'equilibrio ormonale per coloro che hanno condizioni specifiche, può essere utilizzata la **terapia ormonale sostitutiva**.
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cryosurgery
[sostantivo]

a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors

criochirurgia, chirurgia a freddo

criochirurgia, chirurgia a freddo

Ex: Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive method for removing certain tumors .
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preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients

profilassi della trombosi, prevenzione della trombosi

profilassi della trombosi, prevenzione della trombosi

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hemodialysis
[sostantivo]

a medical process using a machine to filter blood waste and excess fluids for individuals with kidney failure

emodialisi

emodialisi

Ex: A nephrologist may recommend hemodialysis for declining kidney function .
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plasmapheresis
[sostantivo]

a medical procedure removing blood, separating and filtering the plasma to treat certain conditions, and returning the blood cells to the individual

plasmaferesi, aferesi plasmatica

plasmaferesi, aferesi plasmatica

Ex: Plasmapheresis addresses certain conditions by selectively removing substances from the bloodstream .
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apheresis
[sostantivo]

a medical procedure removing specific blood components, like plasma or platelets, and returning the rest to the individual

aferesi, rimozione di componenti del sangue

aferesi, rimozione di componenti del sangue

Ex: Donors may experience minimal discomfort during apheresis.I donatori possono provare un minimo disagio durante l'**aferesi**.
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immunotherapy
[sostantivo]

a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms

immunoterapia, terapia immunitaria

immunoterapia, terapia immunitaria

Ex: Vaccines , which stimulate the body 's defenses , are a form of immunotherapy.I vaccini, che stimolano le difese dell'organismo, sono una forma di **immunoterapia**.
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chemotherapy
[sostantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals

chemioterapia

chemioterapia

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a medical treatment that utilizes light-emitting substances to treat or visualize cells in the body

terapia citoluminescente, trattamento citoluminescente

terapia citoluminescente, trattamento citoluminescente

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a light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells

terapia fotodinamica, trattamento fotodinamico

terapia fotodinamica, trattamento fotodinamico

Ex: After undergoing photodynamic therapy, the patient experienced redness and swelling at the treatment site , but these side effects were temporary and subsided within a few days .Dopo aver subito la **terapia fotodinamica**, il paziente ha manifestato arrossamento e gonfiore nel sito del trattamento, ma questi effetti collaterali erano temporanei e si sono attenuati entro pochi giorni.
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radiation therapy
[sostantivo]

a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy or shrink cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing

radioterapia

radioterapia

Ex: After surgery , she received radiation therapy to ensure the cancer cells were eliminated .
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targeted therapy
[sostantivo]

a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells

terapia mirata, trattamento mirato

terapia mirata, trattamento mirato

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physiotherapy
[sostantivo]

a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs

fisioterapia,  terapia fisica

fisioterapia, terapia fisica

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speech therapy
[sostantivo]

the therapeutic treatment and assessment of communication problems and disorders of speech, voice, and language

logopedia

logopedia

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hydrotherapy
[sostantivo]

the beneficial use of water, such as in baths or pools, to promote physical well-being and relieve discomfort

idroterapia, terapia dell'acqua

idroterapia, terapia dell'acqua

Ex: She finds relief from headaches by applying a cold compress to her forehead , a simple form of hydrotherapy.
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thermotherapy
[sostantivo]

the use of heat, such as warm packs or heating pads, as a therapeutic method to relieve pain and promote healing

termoterapia, terapia del calore

termoterapia, terapia del calore

Ex: If you 've had surgery on your bones , the doctor might recommend thermotherapy to help you move better .
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the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities

terapia occupazionale

terapia occupazionale

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gene therapy
[sostantivo]

a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases

terapia genetica

terapia genetica

Ex: Advances in gene therapy may soon lead to treatments for previously untreatable diseases.I progressi nella **terapia genica** potrebbero presto portare a trattamenti per malattie precedentemente incurabili.
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phagotherapy
[sostantivo]

a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections

fagoterapia, trattamento con batteriofagi

fagoterapia, trattamento con batteriofagi

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drug therapy
[sostantivo]

the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body

terapia farmacologica

terapia farmacologica

Ex: The effectiveness of drug therapy may vary among individuals , and adjustments to the treatment plan may be necessary based on the patient 's response and tolerance to the medications .L'efficacia della **terapia farmacologica** può variare tra gli individui, e potrebbero essere necessari aggiustamenti al piano di trattamento in base alla risposta e alla tolleranza del paziente ai farmaci.
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an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest

rianimazione cardiopolmonare, massaggio cardiaco

rianimazione cardiopolmonare, massaggio cardiaco

Ex: If someone collapses and is n't breathing , call for help and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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life support
[sostantivo]

medical intervention or therapy that sustain or replace vital bodily functions, such as breathing or heart function, to keep a person alive in critical medical situations

supporto vitale, sostegno alle funzioni vitali

supporto vitale, sostegno alle funzioni vitali

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a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life

riabilitazione polmonare

riabilitazione polmonare

Ex: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential component of treatment for patients recovering from severe respiratory illnesses , such as pneumonia or lung surgery .La **riabilitazione polmonare** è una componente essenziale del trattamento per i pazienti che si riprendono da gravi malattie respiratorie, come la polmonite o la chirurgia polmonare.
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ablation therapy
[sostantivo]

a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers

terapia di ablazione, ablazione terapeutica

terapia di ablazione, ablazione terapeutica

Ex: Ablation therapy for varicose veins involves using heat or chemicals to close off the affected veins and improve circulation.
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art therapy
[sostantivo]

‌a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials

arte terapia

arte terapia

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lumbar puncture
[sostantivo]

a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower part of the spine to collect a special fluid for diagnostic purposes or treatment

puntura lombare

puntura lombare

Ex: Doctors use a lumbar puncture to get a special fluid that helps them understand what 's wrong .
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a form of hands-on therapy that uses different techniques, such as stretching and pressure, to diagnose, treat, and prevent pain and movement problems in the body

terapia manipolativa osteopatica, trattamento osteopatico manuale

terapia manipolativa osteopatica, trattamento osteopatico manuale

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radiotherapy
[sostantivo]

the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation

radioterapia

radioterapia

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traction
[sostantivo]

a therapeutic method to relieve pain and treat muscle and skeletal disorders by realigning and stretching the spine

trazione

trazione

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course
[sostantivo]

a period of continuous drug treatment

trattamento

trattamento

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the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor

assistenza sanitaria di base

assistenza sanitaria di base

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