Il libro Face2face - Intermedio - Unità 9 - 9A

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

allergia

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

emicrania

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

rione

a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice

chirurgia

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

medico generico

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

ricetta medica

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

infezione

a doctor who performs medical operation

chirurgo

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

asma

a person with a lot of knowledge and skills in a particular field

specialista

a room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed

sala operatoria