Scienza medica - Strumenti e dispositivi medici
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a strumenti e dispositivi medici, come "ago", "sonda" e "stecca".
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a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies
audiometro
a device used by doctors and physicians that produces an image of structures within the body on a computer screen
scanner
a device that spins samples to separate components based on density
centrifuga
a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart
defibrillatore
a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings
dispenser
a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ
endoscopio
a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise
ergometro
a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients
palo intravenoso
a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups
otoscopio
a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons
sedia a rotelle
a specialized area or station where healthcare professionals perform tasks such as patient monitoring, medication administration, or record-keeping
stazione di lavoro
a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination
depressore linguale
a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature
termometro
a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis
stroboscopio
a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing
spirometro
a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology
ruota di Wartenberg
a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively
ossimetro
a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam
autoclave
an instrument used by physicians or scientists in medical operations for picking up, holding, and pulling things
pinza
a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery
scalpel
a piece of medical equipment that facilitates breathing by sending air in and out of the lungs to assist patients in cases of respiratory failure
ventilatore
a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes
macchina diatermica
a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings
sfigmomanometro
a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display
sfigmomanometro
a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment
analizzatore di composizione corporea
a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities
monitor Holter
a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy
unità elettrochirurgica
a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals
illuminatore a raggi X
a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions
oftalmoscopio
a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field
evacuatore di fumi
a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations
martello riflesso
an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate
pacemaker
a slender medical instrument with a blunt end used particularly for exploration of wounds or body cavities
sonda
a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity
speculum
an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead
barella
a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine
EpiPen
an immobilizing device, such as a cast or brace, that protects a broken or injured part of the body during therapy or recovery period
stecca
a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own
macchina di supporto vitale
an electronic device that warns of trouble and continuously tracks the operation of a system
monitor
a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank
maschera per ossigeno
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
ago
a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids
siringa
a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking
deambulatore
specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes
forbici chirurgiche
a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field
microscopio operatorio
a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening
sutura
a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures
portaghi
a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures
dilatore
the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement
restauratori
a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear and is specifically designed to amplify inaudible sounds to help a person with hearing loss
apparecchio acustico
a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing
stetoscopio