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Scienze Naturali SAT - Malattia e patologia
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a malattie e patologie, come "maligna", "prognosi", "sepsi", ecc. che ti serviranno per superare il tuo SAT.
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(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal
maligno
a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition
sindrome
a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition
afflizione
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness
prognosi
any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another
contagio
the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time
epidemia
posing a significant risk to a person's life
in pericolo di vita
a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury
infiammazione
an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated
a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure
a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells, often due to factors like alcohol consumption or obesity
a medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within liver cells
a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested
allergia
a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head
commozione cerebrale
a disorder that begins in early childhood, causing behavioral, social, and communication challenges
autismo
a condition that arises when one is experiencing a chronic elevation of blood pressure
ipertensione
a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke
a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body
tubercolosi
a genetic disorder causing the production of thick and sticky mucus, affecting the respiratory and digestive systems and leading to various complications
a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes
febbre gialla
the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
obesità
a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time
trauma
a neurological condition characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, typically diagnosed in childhood and often persisting into adulthood
disturbo da deficit di attenzione,ADHD (disturbo da deficit di attenzione/iperattività)
a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions
demenza
an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck
parotite
a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children
morbillo
a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams
a rare medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height due to an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood and adolescence
a condition causing an irresistible urge to move the legs, often with uncomfortable sensations, usually worse in the evening or at night
a general term referring to inflammation of the skin, often causing redness, itching, and various skin conditions
dermatite
a sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus, often characterized by inflammation and discomfort
