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Elenco di Parole Livello C2 - Condizione di Salute

Qui imparerai tutte le parole essenziali per parlare delle condizioni di salute, raccolte specificamente per gli studenti di livello C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
palpitation
palpitation
[sostantivo]

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

palpitazioni

palpitazioni

Ex: She experienced a sudden palpitation while climbing the stairs, causing her to pause and catch her breath. 
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pneumonia
pneumonia
[sostantivo]

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

polmonite

polmonite

Ex: After recovering from pneumonia, he followed his doctor's advice to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. 
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catarrh
catarrh
[sostantivo]

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

catarro

catarro

Ex: She suffered from persistent catarrh, experiencing a constant runny nose and throat irritation. 
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malaise
malaise
[sostantivo]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

malessere

malessere

Ex: Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists. 
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contagion
contagion
[sostantivo]

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

contagio

contagio

Ex: The health department took swift action to contain the contagion and prevent the outbreak from spreading further. 
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congestion
congestion
[sostantivo]

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestione

congestione

Ex: Nasal congestion made it difficult for him to breathe comfortably, especially at night. 
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lesion
lesion
[sostantivo]

an injury or wound to living tissue, often involving a cut, break, or trauma to the skin

lesione, ferita

lesione, ferita

Ex: The patient had a small lesion on his forearm. 
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ulcer
ulcer
[sostantivo]

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

ulcera

ulcera

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her with a peptic ulcer, which was causing severe abdominal pain and discomfort. 
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pathogen
pathogen
[sostantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

patogeno

patogeno

Ex: The laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a bacterial pathogen responsible for the patient's severe food poisoning. 
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indisposition
indisposition
[sostantivo]

a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

indisposizione, malessere

indisposizione, malessere

Ex: Despite his indisposition, the employee made an effort to attend the important business meeting. 
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bout
bout
[sostantivo]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

attacco

attacco

Ex: After a severe bout of flu, he needed a week of rest to fully recover his strength and energy. 
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patient zero
patient zero
[sostantivo]

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

paziente zero

paziente zero

Ex: Identifying patient zero is crucial for understanding how an outbreak began. 
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anorexic
anorexic
[sostantivo]

a person who has an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction

anoressica

anoressica

Ex: The clinic specializes in treating anorexics, providing both medical care and psychological support. 
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morbidity
morbidity
[sostantivo]

the prevalence of disease or injury within a specific population over a particular period

morbidità, prevalenza della malattia

morbidità, prevalenza della malattia

Ex: High morbidity from infections prompted a public health alert. 
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malady
malady
[sostantivo]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

malattia

malattia

Ex: Doctors were unable to determine the underlying malady that caused his fatigue and weakness. 
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affliction
affliction
[sostantivo]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

afflizione

afflizione

Ex: His spiritual beliefs helped him find solace in the face of his terminal illness affliction. 
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valetudinarian
valetudinarian
[aggettivo]

a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

valetudinario, ipocondriaco

valetudinario, ipocondriaco

Ex: The valetudinarian approach to wellness often results in unnecessary medical tests and consultations. 
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stricken
stricken
[aggettivo]

severely affected by a harmful condition or troubling emotion

colpito

colpito

Ex: The town was stricken by a severe drought. 
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spry
spry
[aggettivo]

energetic and agile, especially in older age

vivace, agile

vivace, agile

Ex: The spry old man impressed everyone with his ability to climb the steep hill without breaking a sweat. 
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anemic
anemic
[aggettivo]

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

anemico

anemico

Ex: She felt constantly fatigued and weak due to being anemic, with her doctor recommending iron supplements to boost her red blood cell count. 
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ailing
ailing
[aggettivo]

suffering from an illness or injury

indisposto

indisposto

Ex: The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further examination and treatment. 
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sallow
sallow
[aggettivo]

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

giallastro, pallido

giallastro, pallido

Ex: The prolonged illness left him with a sallow complexion, highlighting the impact on his overall well-being. 
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spent
spent
[aggettivo]

feeling or appearing completely exhausted

esausto, svuotato

esausto, svuotato

Ex: After hours of intense work, she was mentally spent and needed some time to unwind. 
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pallid
pallid
[aggettivo]

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

pallida

pallida

Ex: The patient's pallid complexion raised concerns among the medical staff. 
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enervated
enervated
[aggettivo]

weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

snervato, indebolito

snervato, indebolito

Ex: The persistent heatwave left everyone feeling enervated and lethargic. 
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ghastly
ghastly
[aggettivo]

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

orrendo

orrendo

Ex: She appeared ghastly, her complexion drained of color, as she struggled to stand up after fainting. 
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salubrious
salubrious
[aggettivo]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

salubre

salubre

Ex: The mountain air was considered salubrious, offering crisp freshness that invigorated the lungs. 
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endemic
endemic
[aggettivo]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

endemico

endemico

Ex: Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease. 
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immunocompromised

related to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or impaired, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses

immunocompromesso,  immunodepresso

immunocompromesso, immunodepresso

Ex: Immunocompromised individuals have a weakened immune system. 
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asymptomatic
asymptomatic
[aggettivo]

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

asintomatico

asintomatico

Ex: Regular testing is essential to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus. 
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