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, audiometro di test uditivo
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, centrifugo
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

distributore, dosatore
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, ergometro da esercizio
a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients

palo per infusioni, palo endovenoso
a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups

otoscopio, strumento otoscopico
a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

rotelle
a specialized area or station where healthcare professionals perform tasks such as patient monitoring, medication administration, or record-keeping

stazione di lavoro, punto 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

bastoncino per la lingua, spatola per la lingua
a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

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

stroboscopio, strobo
a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

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

ruota di Wartenberg, punto di stimolazione Wartenberg
a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

ossimetro, saturimetro
a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam

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

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

sfigmomanometro, tensimetro
a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display

sfigmomanometro, misuratore della pressione sanguigna
a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment

analizzatore di composizione corporea, dispositivo per la misurazione della composizione corporea
a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities

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

unità elettrochirurgica, dispositivo elettrochirurgico
a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals

illuminatore radiografico, pannello retroilluminato per lastre
a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions

oftalmoscopio, ottoscopio
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, aspiratore di fumi
a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations

martello riflesso, martelletto per i riflessi
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

Epipene
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 di 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 device used to weigh people or objects

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

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

forbici chirurgiche, forbici operatorie
a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field

microscopio operatorio, microscopio chirurgico
a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

sutura, punto di sutura
a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures

portanuca, portaaghi
a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

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

ristoratori, riparatori
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

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