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
medical procedures or interventions that assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy
tecnologie di riproduzione assistita
the practice of enhancing athletic performance by artificially increasing red blood cells or improving the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity
doping ematico
the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs
trasfusione di sangue
a medical procedure where a liquid is introduced into the rectum to aid in bowel movements or administer treatments
clistere
a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital
primo soccorso
the process that enhances the body's defenses against specific diseases, usually achieved through the administration of vaccines
immunizzazione
suppression of the immune system's activity, often intentionally for medical reasons
immunosoppressione
special treatment provided for someone who is seriously injured or is extremely ill
terapia intensiva
(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source
irradiamento
cleansing a body part, like wounds or cavities, using a fluid stream, often for medical purposes
irrigazione
initial, essential healthcare services addressing general health needs and preventive care, often provided by family physicians or general practitioners
cure primarie
healthcare services outside of the public system, typically requiring payment by patients or private insurance, and may involve private facilities or practitioners
medicina privata
preventive treatment to protect against the development or spread of diseases, infections, or other health conditions
profilassi
a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health
regime
temporary or short-term care provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other special needs
cura di sollievo
the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease
vaccinazione
medical treatment using hormones to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances, commonly prescribed for conditions like menopause or low testosterone
ormonoterapia sostitutiva
a medical procedure using extreme cold, often liquid nitrogen, to remove or destroy abnormal tissues like warts or tumors
crioterapia
preventive treatment to reduce blood clot risk, often used in medical settings for high-risk patients
profilassi della trombosi
a medical process using a machine to filter blood waste and excess fluids for individuals with kidney failure
emodialisi
a medical procedure removing blood, separating and filtering the plasma to treat certain conditions, and returning the blood cells to the individual
plasmaferesi
a medical procedure removing specific blood components, like plasma or platelets, and returning the rest to the individual
apheresis
a medical treatment that trains the body to fight diseases, like cancer or infections, by boosting its natural defense mechanisms
immunoterapia
the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using chemicals
chemioterapia
a medical treatment that utilizes light-emitting substances to treat or visualize cells in the body
terapia citoluminescente
a light-activated treatment to target and destroy abnormal cells, such as cancer cells
terapia fotodinamica
a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy or shrink cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing
radioterapia
a type of medical treatment specifically targets and inhibits disease-causing cells while sparing healthy cells
terapia mirata
a type of medical treatment that uses physical techniques such as massages, exercises, etc. rather than drugs
fisioterapia
the therapeutic treatment and assessment of communication problems and disorders of speech, voice, and language
logopedia
the beneficial use of water, such as in baths or pools, to promote physical well-being and relieve discomfort
idroterapia
the use of heat, such as warm packs or heating pads, as a therapeutic method to relieve pain and promote healing
termo terapia
the process of treating a patient's physical or mental illness using specific activities
terapia occupazionale
a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases
terapia genica
a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections
fagoterapia
the use of medication or pharmaceuticals to treat, manage, or prevent various diseases or conditions in the body
terapia farmacologica
an emergency procedure to revive someone's breathing and blood circulation during cardiac arrest
rianimazione cardiopolmonare
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
a rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung diseases to improve breathing and quality of life
riabilitazione polmonare
a treatment that destroys abnormal tissue or cells, such as in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias or certain cancers
terapia ablativa
a type of psychotherapy that motivates individuals to express their emotional and psychological challenges using art materials
arteterapia
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
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
the process of treating a disease, particularly cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation
radioterapia
a therapeutic method to relieve pain and treat muscle and skeletal disorders by realigning and stretching the spine
trazione (terapeutica)
the first medical treatment one receives for sickness, for instance, from a family doctor
assistenza sanitaria primaria