Accademico IELTS (Banda 8 e Superiore) - Medicine

the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition

biopsia

a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine

catetere

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

chemioterapia

the branch of medical science particularly concerned with the joints, soft tissues, and autoimmune diseases

reumatologia

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

sutura, punto di sutura

the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the urinary system

urologia

the branch of medical science dealing with the eye, its functions, and diseases

oculistico

a branch of medicine that primarily focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

otorinolaringoiatria

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

dermatologia

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the use of radiation for diagnosis and treatment

radiologico

a branch of medical science that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer

oncologia

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

stetoscopio

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidoto

a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

omeopatia

a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine

chiropratica

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

siringa

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

unguento

a pain-relieving medication

analgesico, farmaco antidolorifico

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, farmaco anticoagulante

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

decongestionante

a medication that induces sleep

ipnotico

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

profilattico, misura profilattica

a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat

pasticca

a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid

pescaggio

any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it

balsamo