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Salute e Malattia - Tipi di Lesioni

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a diversi tipi di infortuni come "livido", "frattura" e "distorsione".

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accident
accident
[sostantivo]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

incidente

incidente

Ex: Despite taking precautions, accidents can still happen in the workplace. 
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bite
bite
[sostantivo]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

mordere

mordere

Ex: The bite on her arm became swollen. 
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black eye
black eye
[sostantivo]

an area of bruised skin surrounding the eye caused by a blow or injury

occhio nero

occhio nero

Ex: During a friendly game of basketball, a stray elbow from another player left him with a black eye. 

Durante una partita amichevole di basket, un gomito vagante di un altro giocatore gli ha lasciato un occhio nero.

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break
break
[sostantivo]

a fracture in bone or other hard tissue

rottura

rottura

Ex: The athlete recovered quickly from the break. 
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bruise
bruise
[sostantivo]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

livido, contusione

livido, contusione

Ex: He was embarrassed to show his friends the bruise on his side, a reminder of his clumsiness during a recent soccer match. 

Era imbarazzato a mostrare ai suoi amici il livido sul fianco, un promemoria della sua goffaggine durante una recente partita di calcio.

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wound
wound
[sostantivo]

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

ferita

ferita

Ex: Even after years, the old wound still ached in cold weather. 
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scrape
scrape
[sostantivo]

a minor injury where the top layer of skin gets rubbed or scratched off

raschiata

raschiata

Ex: The toddler cried after getting a scrape on her cheek while playing in the yard. 

Il bambino ha pianto dopo essersi fatto un graffio sulla guancia mentre giocava in cortile.

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sprain
sprain
[sostantivo]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

slogata

slogata

Ex: A severe sprain can take weeks to heal, depending on the extent of the injury. 

Una distorsione grave può richiedere settimane per guarire, a seconda dell'entità del danno.

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fracture
fracture
[sostantivo]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

fratturare

fratturare

Ex: The fracture whispered its presence with every step, a reminder of gravity's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience. 

La frattura sussurrava la sua presenza ad ogni passo, un promemoria dell'inesorabile attrazione della gravità e della fragilità della resilienza umana.

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stress fracture
stress fracture
[sostantivo]

a small crack in a bone, typically caused by repetitive stress or overuse of the affected area

frattura da stress, microfrattura da fatica

frattura da stress, microfrattura da fatica

Ex: The doctor recommended rest and reduced activity to heal the stress fracture in the athlete's spine. 

Il medico ha raccomandato riposo e attività ridotta per guarire la frattura da stress nella colonna vertebrale dell'atleta.

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compound fracture
compound fracture
[sostantivo]

a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin

frattura esposta, frattura composta

frattura esposta, frattura composta

Ex: Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of a compound fracture. 

Un primo soccorso adeguato è cruciale per prevenire l'infezione in caso di frattura composta.

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bump
bump
[sostantivo]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

bernoccolo

bernoccolo

Ex: Applying ice can help reduce swelling from a bump caused by an injury. 
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burn
burn
[sostantivo]

a mark or injury that is caused by exposure to fire, acid, heat, etc.

ustione, marchio di ustione

ustione, marchio di ustione

Ex: Doctors treated the burn immediately. 
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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: Scratches from the fall produced several minor lesions. 

I graffi della caduta hanno prodotto diverse lesioni minori.

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rupture
rupture
[sostantivo]

a severe injury that causes an internal organ or soft tissue to break or tear suddenly

rottura

rottura

Ex: She felt a sudden sharp pain in her abdomen, fearing it was a sign of an appendix rupture. 

Ha sentito un dolore improvviso e acuto all'addome, temendo che fosse un segno di rottura dell'appendice.

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first-degree burn
first-degree burn
[sostantivo]

a mild burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin

bruciatura di primo grado

bruciatura di primo grado

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second-degree burn
second-degree burn
[sostantivo]

a burn that affects the first and second layers of the skin and appears red, blistered, and can be swollen and extremely painful

bruciatura di secondo grado

bruciatura di secondo grado

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third-degree burn
third-degree burn
[sostantivo]

a deep and severe burn, caused by contact with heat, radiation, or chemicals, that destroys both epidermis and dermis

bruciatura di terzo grado

bruciatura di terzo grado

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hobble
hobble
[sostantivo]

the act of walking with difficulty or a pronounced limp due to pain, stiffness, or impairment in the legs or feet

zoppicamento, claudicazione

zoppicamento, claudicazione

Ex: The soccer player's hobble was evident after hurting his foot on the field. 

La zoppicatura del calciatore era evidente dopo essersi fatto male al piede in campo.

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pull
pull
[sostantivo]

a strain or tear in a muscle due to excessive force, resulting in pain and limited movement

uno stiramento, una strappo muscolare

uno stiramento, una strappo muscolare

Ex: The dancer took a break to recover from a pull in her calf muscle. 
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scab
scab
[sostantivo]

a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process

crosta, escara

crosta, escara

Ex: The scab protected the cut on his chin as it transformed into new skin. 

La crosta ha protetto il taglio sul suo mento mentre si trasformava in nuova pelle.

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scald
scald
[sostantivo]

a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam

scottatura

scottatura

Ex: He had a small scald on his hand from the coffee pot. 

Aveva una piccola scottatura sulla mano a causa della caffettiera.

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scar
scar
[sostantivo]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

cicatrice

cicatrice

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance, serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma. 

Le cicatrici possono anche avere un significato emotivo, servendo come promemoria di esperienze passate o traumi.

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cut
cut
[sostantivo]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

tagliato

tagliato

Ex: The cut was so deep that it bled for several minutes. 
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scratch
scratch
[sostantivo]

a small, shallow injury to the skin caused by something sharp or rough

graffio

graffio

Ex: Apart from a few scratches, Michael was unhurt after the fall. 
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sting
sting
[sostantivo]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

puntura

puntura

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately. 
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strain
strain
[sostantivo]

an injury to a muscle or tendon often caused by overexertion

ceppo

ceppo

Ex: He felt a sharp pain that turned out to be a calf strain. 
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concussion
concussion
[sostantivo]

a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head

commozione cerebrale

commozione cerebrale

Ex: The patient presented with symptoms of a concussion, including dizziness, confusion, and sensitivity to light, after a car accident. 

Il paziente ha presentato sintomi di un commozione cerebrale, tra cui vertigini, confusione e sensibilità alla luce, dopo un incidente d'auto.

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contusion
contusion
[sostantivo]

a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin

livido

livido

Ex: The doctor examined the contusion carefully. 

Il medico ha esaminato la contusione attentamente.

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whiplash injury
whiplash injury
[sostantivo]

a neck injury caused by one's neck bending forward and back suddenly and forcefully

ferita da colpo di frusta

ferita da colpo di frusta

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pinch
pinch
[sostantivo]

the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects

pizzicotto, stretta

pizzicotto, stretta

Ex: The toddler cried when she experienced a pinch in her hand from the toy. 

Il bambino ha pianto quando ha provato un pizzico nella mano dal giocattolo.

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cauliflower ear
cauliflower ear
[sostantivo]

a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

orecchio a cavolfiore, orecchio del lottatore

orecchio a cavolfiore, orecchio del lottatore

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks of cauliflower ear in contact sports. 

I giovani atleti vengono educati sui rischi dell'orecchio a cavolfiore negli sport di contatto.

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ulcer
ulcer
[sostantivo]

an open sore on the skin or inside the body that heals slowly and may bleed or produce pus

ulcera

ulcera

Ex: She visited the clinic because the ulcer had started to bleed. 
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