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Salute e Malattia - Cancer

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative al cancro come "leucemia", "tumore" e "benigno".

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carcinogen
[sostantivo]

a substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues

cancerogeno, carcinogeno

cancerogeno, carcinogeno

Ex: Some food additives and preservatives may be studied for their potential carcinogenic effects.Alcuni additivi alimentari e conservanti possono essere studiati per i loro potenziali effetti **cancerogeni**.
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cancerous
[aggettivo]

related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

canceroso

canceroso

Ex: Lifestyle factors such as smoking and poor diet can increase the risk of developing cancerous conditions .Fattori dello stile di vita come il fumo e una dieta povera possono aumentare il rischio di sviluppare condizioni **cancerose**.
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carcinogenic
[aggettivo]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

cancerogeno,  carcinogeno

cancerogeno, carcinogeno

Ex: Identifying and regulating carcinogenic substances is essential for public health and safety .Identificare e regolamentare le sostanze **cancerogene** è essenziale per la salute e la sicurezza pubblica.
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carcinoma
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in epithelial tissues, such as the skin or the lining of internal organs

carcinoma, tumore epiteliale

carcinoma, tumore epiteliale

Ex: Ovarian carcinoma affects the ovaries and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage .Il **carcinoma** ovarico colpisce le ovaie e spesso viene diagnosticato in uno stadio avanzato.
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Hodgkin's disease
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, characterized by the presence of specific abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells

il morbo di Hodgkin, il linfoma di Hodgkin

il morbo di Hodgkin, il linfoma di Hodgkin

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leukemia
[sostantivo]

a potentially fatal disease characterized by a rise in the number of white blood cells in one's body

leucemia

leucemia

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lymphoma
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system, and can manifest in lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other lymphoid tissues

linfoma, cancro del sistema linfatico

linfoma, cancro del sistema linfatico

Ex: Symptoms of lymphoma include swollen glands , losing weight without explanation , and feeling very tired .I sintomi del **linfoma** includono ghiandole gonfie, perdita di peso senza motivo e sentirsi molto stanchi.
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sarcoma
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage

sarcoma, cancro dei tessuti connettivi

sarcoma, cancro dei tessuti connettivi

Ex: Sarcoma can affect various parts of the body, making it important to monitor unusual changes.Il **sarcoma** può colpire varie parti del corpo, rendendo importante monitorare i cambiamenti insoliti.
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tumor
[sostantivo]

an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems

tumore

tumore

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endometrial cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, often characterized by abnormal vaginal bleeding

carcinoma endometriale, cancro dell'endometrio

carcinoma endometriale, cancro dell'endometrio

Ex: Hormonal factors and obesity may increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer.Fattori ormonali e obesità possono aumentare il rischio di sviluppare il **cancro endometriale**.
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breast cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, often forming a lump or mass

cancro al seno, tumore maligno al seno

cancro al seno, tumore maligno al seno

Ex: Treatment of breast cancer may include surgery , chemotherapy , radiation , and hormone therapy .Il trattamento del **cancro al seno** può includere chirurgia, chemioterapia, radioterapia e terapia ormonale.
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liver cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, often associated with underlying liver diseases

cancro al fegato, carcinoma epatico

cancro al fegato, carcinoma epatico

Ex: Liver cancer prognosis is often influenced by the extent of tumor spread at the time of diagnosis .La prognosi del **cancro al fegato** è spesso influenzata dall'estensione della diffusione del tumore al momento della diagnosi.
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lung cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, typically linked to smoking but can also occur in non-smokers

cancro al polmone, carcinoma polmonare

cancro al polmone, carcinoma polmonare

Ex: Treatment for lung cancer may involve surgery , chemotherapy , and radiation therapy .Il trattamento del **cancro del polmone** può includere chirurgia, chemioterapia e radioterapia.
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pancreatic cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, often diagnosed at an advanced stage

cancro del pancreas, tumore pancreatico

cancro del pancreas, tumore pancreatico

Ex: The prognosis for pancreatic cancer is generally poor due to late-stage detection .La prognosi per il **cancro del pancreas** è generalmente scarsa a causa della rilevazione in fase avanzata.
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prostate cancer
[sostantivo]

abnormal growth of cells in a small organ of males called prostate that is close to their bladder and releases a liquid that contains sperm

cancro alla prostata

cancro alla prostata

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skin cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that develops in the skin cells, often caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds

cancro della pelle, melanoma

cancro della pelle, melanoma

Ex: Skin cancer can affect people of all skin types , and protective measures are important for everyone .Il **cancro della pelle** può colpire persone di tutti i tipi di pelle, e le misure protettive sono importanti per tutti.
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a common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells, which are flat cells found on the surface of the skin

carcinoma a cellule squamose, carcinoma spinocellulare

carcinoma a cellule squamose, carcinoma spinocellulare

Ex: Protecting the skin from UV radiation through sunscreen and protective clothing helps prevent squamous cell carcinoma.Proteggere la pelle dalle radiazioni UV attraverso la crema solare e indumenti protettivi aiuta a prevenire il **carcinoma a cellule squamose**.
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a common type of skin cancer that usually grows slowly and typically occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin

carcinoma basocellulare, carcinoma a cellule basali

carcinoma basocellulare, carcinoma a cellule basali

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testicular cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones

cancro ai testicoli

cancro ai testicoli

Ex: Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a lump or swelling in the testicle , pain , or discomfort .I sintomi del **cancro del testicolo** possono includere un nodulo o gonfiore nel testicolo, dolore o fastidio.
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bladder cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the bladder, which is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine

cancro alla vescica, tumore alla vescica

cancro alla vescica, tumore alla vescica

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kidney cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine

cancro del rene, nefrocarcinoma

cancro del rene, nefrocarcinoma

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thyroid cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism

cancro alla tiroide, carcinoma tiroideo

cancro alla tiroide, carcinoma tiroideo

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a type of cancer characterized by hard, dense, and fibrous tissue formation

carcinoma scirroso, tumore scirroso

carcinoma scirroso, tumore scirroso

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a type of cancer that forms in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and fat

sarcoma dei tessuti molli, sarcoma delle parti molli

sarcoma dei tessuti molli, sarcoma delle parti molli

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gynecologic cancer
[sostantivo]

a type of cancer that originates in the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva

cancro ginecologico

cancro ginecologico

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benign
[aggettivo]

(of a tumor) not resulting in cancer

benigno

benigno

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