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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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antidepressant
[sostantivo]

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidepressivo

antidepressivo

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antidote
[sostantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidoto

antidoto

Ex: Education about potential hazards and their antidotes can help prevent and mitigate the effects of poisoning incidents .
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antiviral
[aggettivo]

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antivirale

antivirale

Ex: Antiviral treatments are often administered to patients with herpes simplex virus infections .
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antiviral
[sostantivo]

(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus

antivirale

antivirale

Ex: Healthcare providers may antivirals as a preventive measure for individuals at high risk of certain viral infections , such as influenza or cytomegalovirus .
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amphetamine
[sostantivo]

a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction

anfetamina, amfetamina

anfetamina, amfetamina

Ex: amphetamines can result in addiction and serious side effects .
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analgesic
[sostantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgesico, farmaco antidolorifico

analgesico, farmaco antidolorifico

Ex: Individuals with chronic headaches often rely analgesics to alleviate pain and improve daily functioning .
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antacid
[sostantivo]

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

antiacido

antiacido

Ex: Antacids can neutralize stomach acid and provide fast relief .
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anticoagulant
[sostantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, sostanza antitrombotica

anticoagulante, sostanza antitrombotica

Ex: In cases of pulmonary embolism , emergency room physicians often anticoagulants to prevent further clot formation .
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anti-inflammatory
[sostantivo]

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

antinfiammatorio

antinfiammatorio

Ex: anti-inflammatory spray is helpful for soothing sunburned skin .
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barbiturate
[sostantivo]

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

barbiturico

barbiturico

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beta blocker
[sostantivo]

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

beta-bloccante, bloccante beta

beta-bloccante, bloccante beta

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decongestant
[sostantivo]

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

decongestionante

decongestionante

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depressant
[sostantivo]

a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function

depressivo, depressore

depressivo, depressore

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emetic
[sostantivo]

a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach

emetico, substance che provoca il vomito

emetico, substance che provoca il vomito

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expectorant
[sostantivo]

a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion

espettorante, mucolitico

espettorante, mucolitico

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fertility drug
[sostantivo]

a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception

farmaco per la fertilità, medicamento per la fertilità

farmaco per la fertilità, medicamento per la fertilità

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herbal medicine
[sostantivo]

the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

medicina erboristica, rimedi erboristici

medicina erboristica, rimedi erboristici

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hypnotic
[sostantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

ipnotico, sedativo

ipnotico, sedativo

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magic bullet
[sostantivo]

a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects

proiettile magico, cura miracolosa

proiettile magico, cura miracolosa

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multivitamin
[sostantivo]

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

multivitaminico

multivitaminico

Ex: She researched the multivitamin options to find one that met her specific nutritional needs .
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opioid
[sostantivo]

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

oppioidi

oppioidi

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painkiller
[sostantivo]

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

antidolorifico

antidolorifico

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pastille
[sostantivo]

a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat

pastiglia

pastiglia

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patent medicine
[sostantivo]

over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

medicina brevettata, remedio da banco

medicina brevettata, remedio da banco

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pessary
[sostantivo]

a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

pessario, dispositivo vaginale

pessario, dispositivo vaginale

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prescription drug
[sostantivo]

a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks

farmaco soggetto a prescrizione, medicinale prescrivibile

farmaco soggetto a prescrizione, medicinale prescrivibile

Ex: He went to the pharmacy to pick up prescription drug for pain relief .
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prophylactic
[sostantivo]

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

profillattico, prevenzione

profillattico, prevenzione

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purgative
[sostantivo]

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purgante, lassativo

purgante, lassativo

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relaxant
[sostantivo]

a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity

rilassante, muscolrelassante

rilassante, muscolrelassante

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sedative
[sostantivo]

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

sedativo

sedativo

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sleeping pill
[sostantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

sonnifero

sonnifero

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statin
[sostantivo]

a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

statina, farmaco ipolipemizzante

statina, farmaco ipolipemizzante

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suppository
[sostantivo]

a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication

supposta, suppositore

supposta, suppositore

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suppressant
[sostantivo]

a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite

soppressore, soppressivo

soppressore, soppressivo

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booster
[sostantivo]

an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one

richiamo

richiamo

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tincture
[sostantivo]

(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties

tintura, estratto

tintura, estratto

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vaccine
[sostantivo]

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

vaccino

vaccino

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local anesthetic
[sostantivo]

a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures

anestetico locale, anestesia locale

anestetico locale, anestesia locale

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contraceptive
[sostantivo]

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

anticoncezionale

anticoncezionale

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cough medicine
[sostantivo]

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

medicina per la tosse

medicina per la tosse

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diazepam
[sostantivo]

a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

diazepam

diazepam

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downer
[sostantivo]

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

tranquillante

tranquillante

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laxative
[sostantivo]

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

lassativo

lassativo

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liver salts
[sostantivo]

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

digestivo

digestivo

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temazepam
[sostantivo]

a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

temazepam

temazepam

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tonic
[sostantivo]

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

tonico

tonico

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pharmaceutic
[sostantivo]

a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug

farmaceutico, sostanza medicinale

farmaceutico, sostanza medicinale

Ex: The doctor considered the patient 's medical history before prescribing pharmaceutic.
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tranquilizer
[sostantivo]

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

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