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Scienza Medica - Strumenti e dispositivi medici

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audiometer
[sostantivo]

a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies

audiometro, dispositivo di misurazione dell'udito

audiometro, dispositivo di misurazione dell'udito

Ex: During my annual checkup , the audiologist used an audiometer to ensure my hearing was still good .Durante il mio controllo annuale, l'audiologo ha utilizzato un **audiometro** per assicurarsi che il mio udito fosse ancora buono.
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scanner
[sostantivo]

a medical device that produces images of structures inside the body

scanner

scanner

Ex: The technician calibrated the scanner before the procedure .
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centrifuge
[sostantivo]

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrifuga, centrifugatrice

centrifuga, centrifugatrice

Ex: Pharmaceutical labs use centrifuges to purify and separate different drug components .I laboratori farmaceutici utilizzano **centrifughe** per purificare e separare i diversi componenti dei farmaci.
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defibrillator
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart

defibrillatore

defibrillatore

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dispenser
[sostantivo]

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

erogatore, dispensatore

erogatore, dispensatore

Ex: In the emergency room , a liquid dispenser aided the quick administration of necessary fluids .Nel pronto soccorso, un **erogatore** di liquidi ha facilitato la rapida somministrazione dei fluidi necessari.
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endoscope
[sostantivo]

a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ

endoscopio

endoscopio

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ergometer
[sostantivo]

a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise

ergometro, dispositivo di misurazione del lavoro fisico

ergometro, dispositivo di misurazione del lavoro fisico

Ex: Medical professionals use an ergometer for stress testing during health assessments .I professionisti medici utilizzano un **ergometro** per i test da sforzo durante le valutazioni sanitarie.
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intravenous pole
[sostantivo]

a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients

palo endovenoso, supporto per flebo

palo endovenoso, supporto per flebo

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otoscope
[sostantivo]

a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups

otoscopio, strumento per l'esame dell'orecchio

otoscopio, strumento per l'esame dell'orecchio

Ex: During a checkup , an otoscope revealed a foreign object in the ear .Durante un controllo, un **otoscopio** ha rivelato un oggetto estraneo nell'orecchio.
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wheelchair
[sostantivo]

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

rotelle

rotelle

Ex: His wheelchair got stuck on the uneven pavement .La sua **sedia a rotelle** si è bloccata sul marciapiede irregolare.
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workstation
[sostantivo]

a designated setup or area equipped for professional tasks in healthcare, such as monitoring patients, dispensing medication, or maintaining records

Ex: Medical staff gathered around the workstation to review test results .
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tongue depressor
[sostantivo]

a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination

abbassalingua, depressore linguale

abbassalingua, depressore linguale

Ex: The pharmacist used a tongue depressor to apply medicine to the back of the throat .Il farmacista ha usato un **abbassalingua** per applicare il medicinale sul retro della gola.
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thermometer
[sostantivo]

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

termometro

termometro

Ex: The chef used a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the caramel sauce as it cooked.Lo chef ha usato un **termometro** per caramelle per monitorare la temperatura della salsa al caramello durante la cottura.
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stroboscope
[sostantivo]

a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis

stroboscopio, dispositivo stroboscopico

stroboscopio, dispositivo stroboscopico

Ex: Medical professionals rely on stroboscopes for vocal cord studies .I professionisti medici si affidano allo **stroboscopio** per gli studi delle corde vocali.
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spirometer
[sostantivo]

a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

spirometro, dispositivo medico che misura il volume d'aria polmonare

spirometro, dispositivo medico che misura il volume d'aria polmonare

Ex: The spirometer helped diagnose respiratory issues by analyzing air volume .Lo **spirometro** ha aiutato a diagnosticare i problemi respiratori analizzando il volume d'aria.
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Wartenberg wheel
[sostantivo]

a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology

ruota di Wartenberg, disco di Wartenberg

ruota di Wartenberg, disco di Wartenberg

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oximeter
[sostantivo]

a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

ossimetro, pulsossimetro

ossimetro, pulsossimetro

Ex: The oximeter alarm alerts to drops in oxygen saturation.L'allarme dell'**ossimetro** segnala cali nella saturazione di ossigeno.
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autoclave
[sostantivo]

a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam

autoclave, sterilizzatore a vapore

autoclave, sterilizzatore a vapore

Ex: The beauty salon used an autoclave for safe piercing equipment sterilization .Il salone di bellezza ha utilizzato un **autoclave** per la sterilizzazione sicura delle attrezzature per piercing.
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forceps
[sostantivo]

an instrument used by physicians or scientists in medical operations for picking up, holding, and pulling things

forcipe

forcipe

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scalpel
[sostantivo]

a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery

bisturi

bisturi

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ventilator
[sostantivo]

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

ventilatore

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diathermy machine
[sostantivo]

a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes

macchina per diatermia, apparecchio per diatermia

macchina per diatermia, apparecchio per diatermia

Ex: The diathermy machine proves to be a simple and effective non-invasive therapy .La **macchina per diatermia** si dimostra una terapia non invasiva semplice ed efficace.
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sphygmomanometer
[sostantivo]

a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings

sfigmomanometro, misuratore di pressione sanguigna

sfigmomanometro, misuratore di pressione sanguigna

Ex: Home blood pressure monitoring kits often include a sphygmomanometer.I kit per il monitoraggio della pressione sanguigna a casa spesso includono uno **sfigmomanometro**.
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a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display

sfigmomanometro, misuratore di pressione sanguigna

sfigmomanometro, misuratore di pressione sanguigna

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a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment

analizzatore di composizione corporea, dispositivo di analisi della composizione corporea

analizzatore di composizione corporea, dispositivo di analisi della composizione corporea

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Holter monitor
[sostantivo]

a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities

monitor Holter, dispositivo di monitoraggio Holter

monitor Holter, dispositivo di monitoraggio Holter

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a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy

unità elettrochirurgica, dispositivo elettrochirurgico

unità elettrochirurgica, dispositivo elettrochirurgico

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x-ray illuminator
[sostantivo]

a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals

negativoscopio, visore per radiografie

negativoscopio, visore per radiografie

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ophthalmoscope
[sostantivo]

a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions

oftalmoscopio

oftalmoscopio

Ex: The pediatrician used a child-friendly ophthalmoscope for my kid 's eyes .Il pediatra ha usato un **oftalmoscopio** a misura di bambino per gli occhi di mio figlio.
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smoke evacuator
[sostantivo]

a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field

evacuatore di fumo, aspiratore di fumo chirurgico

evacuatore di fumo, aspiratore di fumo chirurgico

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reflex hammer
[sostantivo]

a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations

martello per riflessi, martello riflesso

martello per riflessi, martello riflesso

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pacemaker
[sostantivo]

an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate

pacemaker

pacemaker

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probe
[sostantivo]

a flexible surgical instrument with a blunt tip for exploring wounds or body cavities

sonda

sonda

Ex: A blunt-ended probe is safer than a sharp one .
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speculum
[sostantivo]

a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity

speculum

speculum

Ex: Patients undergoing a speculum examination are often advised to relax and breathe deeply to ease any discomfort during the procedure .Ai pazienti che si sottopongono a un esame con lo **speculum** viene spesso consigliato di rilassarsi e respirare profondamente per alleviare qualsiasi disagio durante la procedura.
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stretcher
[sostantivo]

an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead

barella

barella

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EpiPen
[sostantivo]

a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine

Epipene

Epipene

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splint
[sostantivo]

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

stecca

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a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own

macchina di supporto vitale

macchina di supporto vitale

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monitor
[sostantivo]

electronic equipment that continuously tracks the operation of a system and alerts to potential problems

monitor

monitor

Ex: The monitor alerted staff to a drop in voltage .
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oxygen mask
[sostantivo]

a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank

maschera di ossigeno

maschera di ossigeno

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needle
[sostantivo]

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

ago

ago

Ex: They developed a new type of needle that reduces pain during injections .Hanno sviluppato un nuovo tipo di **ago** che riduce il dolore durante le iniezioni.
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syringe
[sostantivo]

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

siringa

siringa

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scale
[sostantivo]

a device used to weigh people or objects

scala

scala

Ex: The jeweler employed a precision scale to weigh precious metals and gemstones for crafting jewelry .Il gioielliere ha impiegato una **bilancia** di precisione per pesare metalli preziosi e pietre preziose per la creazione di gioielli.
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walker
[sostantivo]

a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking

camminatore

camminatore

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surgical scissors
[sostantivo]

specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes

forbici chirurgiche, forbici da chirurgia

forbici chirurgiche, forbici da chirurgia

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a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field

microscopio operatorio, microscopio chirurgico

microscopio operatorio, microscopio chirurgico

Ex: Microsurgery relies on an operating microscope for intricate procedures .La **microchirurgia** si basa su un **microscopio operatorio** per procedure intricate.
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suture
[sostantivo]

a surgical seam made to close a wound or incision

Ex: The patient 's suture was neat and well-aligned .
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needle holder
[sostantivo]

a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures

portaghiaccio, pinza per aghi

portaghiaccio, pinza per aghi

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retractor
[sostantivo]

a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

retrattore, divaricatore

retrattore, divaricatore

Ex: The retractor gently held the tissue aside during the stitching .Il **retrattore** teneva delicatamente il tessuto da parte durante la sutura.
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restorative
[sostantivo]

the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement

riparatore, restauratore

riparatore, restauratore

Ex: The orthopedic implant acted as a restorative for joint function.L'impianto ortopedico ha agito come un **riparatore** per la funzione articolare.
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hearing aid
[sostantivo]

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

apparecchi acustici

apparecchi acustici

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stethoscope
[sostantivo]

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

stetoscopio

stetoscopio

Ex: The veterinarian used a specialized stethoscope designed for animals to assess the health of the dog 's heart and lungs .Il veterinario ha utilizzato uno **stetoscopio** specializzato progettato per gli animali per valutare la salute del cuore e dei polmoni del cane.
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