Il libro English Result - Intermedio - Unità 11 - 11C

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

iniezione

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

vaccinazione

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

certificato

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

pillola

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

medico

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

assicurazione

water that comes out of a faucet or a tap, usually treated to be safe for drinking and cooking

acqua del rubinetto, acqua corrente

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

locale

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

cibo

a protective lotion or cream that helps to prevent the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays on the skin

protezione solare, crema solare

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

kit di pronto soccorso

a substance that is designed to keep insects away from a person, animal, or area

repellente per insetti, insetticida

a piece of fabric, often mesh, designed to protect against mosquitoes by creating a barrier between the person and the insects

zanzariera, rete antizanzare

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

emergenza