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Scienza medica - Tipi di medicina
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ai diversi tipi di medicine, come "antidoto", "emetico" e "antidolorifico".
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a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious
antidepressivo
a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison
antidoto
inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses
antivirale
(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus
antivirale
a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction
anfetamina
medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach
antiacido
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood
anticoagulante
the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling
antinfiammatorio
any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system
barbiturico
a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline
beta-bloccante
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily
decongestionante
a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function
depressivo
a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach
emetico
a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion
espettorante
a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception
farmaco per la fertilità
the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties
medicina erboristica
a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects
farmaco miracoloso
a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies
multivitaminico
any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain
oppioide
a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain
antinfiammatorio
a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat
pastiglia
over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety
medicina brevettata
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions
pessario
a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks
farmaco su prescrizione
a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition
profilattico
a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation
purgante
a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity
rilassante
a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia
pillola per dormire
a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
statina
a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication
supposta
a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite
soppressore
an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one
dose di richiamo
(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties
tintura
a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases
vaccino
a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures
anestetico locale
any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy
contraccettivo
a medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing
sciroppo per la tosse
a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension
diazepam
a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
lassativo
a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion
sali biliari
a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia
temazepam
a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion
tonico
a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug
sostanza farmaceutica
a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep
tranquillante
