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ACT Scienza - Scienza medica
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an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization
embrione
related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time
sviluppo
related to or resembling lymph or the tissues where lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced
linfoide
the body's defensive reaction to foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies
risposta immunitaria
a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not
placebo
a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis, important for cognitive restoration and memory consolidation
movimento rapido degli occhi
the thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury or long-term inflammation
fibrosi
the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes
omeostasi
to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure
impiantare
an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death
autopsia
related to the production, use, or sale of medicines
farmaceutico
a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes
lesione
relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries
sistolico
a medical treatment that uses bacteriophages, or viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, to combat bacterial infections
fagoterapia
(of medicine) related to actions that heal, alleviate, or prevent health issues
terapeutico
a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one
effetto collaterale
to find out the cause of a problem or what disease a person has by examining the symptoms
diagnosticare
a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria
antisettico
the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste
sistema digestivo
containing beneficial bacteria or microorganisms, often used to promote digestive health or balance within the body
probiotico
to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms
sanificare
related to the process of breathing and the organs involved in it, such as the lungs and airways
respiratorio
a numerical measure of an individual's body fat based on their weight and height, often used to assess and categorize body weight in relation to health
indice di massa corporea
related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy
prenatale
relating to pregnancy or the period of carrying offspring in the womb
gestazionale
mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease
sputo
the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold
muco
a scientist specializing in the study of drugs, their effects on biological systems, and their development for therapeutic purposes
farmacologo
a medical specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries using radioactive substances and X-rays
radiologo
a medical professional who specializes in studying and diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids
patologo
a medical imaging technique that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer material to diagnose and monitor diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders
tomografia a emissione di positroni
(of medical procedures) comprising cutting into the body or body cavities
invasivo
the process of boosting the immunity system of a person or animal against a disease by vaccination
inoculazione
a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses
immunodeficienza
a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion
tonico
the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles, typically occurring around the age of 50
menopausa
related to an infection or having the ability to cause an infection
infettivo
designed to stop something harmful from happening, especially related to health or diseases
preventivo
a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health
psicologo
a vitamin that helps keep the body cells healthy and supports the immune system, commonly found in fruits like orange and vegetables like tomatoes
acido ascorbico
the impaired or abnormal functioning of an organ, system, or biological process, often resulting in diminished efficiency or health consequences
disfunzione
