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Salute e Malattia - Tipi di infortuni

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

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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 .Nonostante le precauzioni prese, gli **incidenti** possono ancora verificarsi sul posto di lavoro.
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bite
[sostantivo]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

mordere

mordere

Ex: The veterinarian treated the bite wound on the horse ’s neck .Il veterinario ha curato la ferita da **morso** sul collo del cavallo.
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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
[sostantivo]

a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone

rottura

rottura

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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 .Applicare il ghiaccio può aiutare a ridurre il gonfiore di un **bernoccolo** causato da un infortunio.
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burn
[sostantivo]

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

ustione, marchio di ustione

ustione, marchio di ustione

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lesion
[sostantivo]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

lesione

lesione

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a knee lesion sustained during training .L'atleta ha visitato lo specialista in medicina sportiva per una valutazione di una **lesione** al ginocchio subita durante l'allenamento.
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rupture
[sostantivo]

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

rottura

rottura

Ex: Severe coughing fits can lead to a lung rupture, resulting in difficulty breathing .Gravi attacchi di tosse possono portare a una **rottura** polmonare, con conseguente difficoltà respiratoria.
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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[sostantivo]

a first degree burn resulting from hot liquid or steam

scottatura

scottatura

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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
[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 .Il **taglio** era così profondo che sanguinò per diversi minuti.
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scratch
[sostantivo]

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

graffio

graffio

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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 .La **puntura** era così dolorosa che dovette applicare immediatamente un impacco freddo.
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strain
[sostantivo]

an injury to a muscle or tendon often caused by overexertion

ceppo

ceppo

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concussion
[sostantivo]

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

commozione cerebrale

commozione cerebrale

Ex: The doctor ordered a brain scan to assess the severity of the concussion and rule out any potential complications .Il medico ha ordinato una scansione cerebrale per valutare la gravità della **commozione cerebrale** ed escludere eventuali complicazioni potenziali.
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contusion
[sostantivo]

an injury that leaves a bruise and causes extreme pain but does not break the skin tissue

livido

livido

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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
[sostantivo]

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

pizzicotto, stretta

pizzicotto, stretta

Ex: A protective parent quickly intervened to prevent a pinch on the baby 's cheek .Un genitore protettivo è intervenuto rapidamente per evitare un **pizzico** sulla guancia del bambino.
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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
[sostantivo]

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

ulcera

ulcera

Ex: The endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .L'endoscopia ha rivelato un **ulcera** nel rivestimento del suo esofago, il che spiegava la sensazione di bruciore persistente che provava.
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