Scienza medica - Esame e diagnosi
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative all'esame e alla diagnosi, come "ultrasuoni", "endoscopia" e "biopsia".
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the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition
biopsia
a medical examination in which a small amount of blood is taken from a person to find out if they have any diseases or health conditions
analisi del sangue
a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine
TC
the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem
diagnosi
an ultrasound test that shows a detailed image of the heart
ecocardiogramma
a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to look at tissues and organs inside the chest, particularly the heart
ecocardiografia
the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues
esame
a detailed medical examination in which a person is tested to find out any diseases or disorders
controllo della salute
a careful and complete physical assessment of a person's health
visita medica
a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body
risonanza magnetica per imaging
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness
prognosi
a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment
campione
a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body
scansione
any systematic activity that attempts to identify the presence of a particular disease in a person's body
screening
a medical procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is used to check the inside of the colon for health reasons
colonscopia
a medical laboratory test used to measure amylase enzyme levels in blood or urine for diagnosing pancreatic conditions
test dell'amilasi
a medical imaging technique that assesses tissue elasticity, aiding in the identification of abnormalities without invasive procedures
elastografia
a medical procedure using a colposcope to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for cervical conditions or cancer screening
colposcopia
a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination
campione
a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues
test medico
the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus
ecografia
the recording or display of the electrical activity of someone's heart that is measured by an electrocardiograph
elettrocardiogramma
a diagnostic method for assessing muscle and nerve function by recording their electrical activity
elettromiografia
real-time X-ray imaging for diagnostics and interventions
fluoroscopia
a procedure using a thin tube to examine the uterus visually
isteroscopia
a diagnostic imaging method using contrast dye to visualize spinal cord abnormalities
mielografia
a laboratory technique used to amplify DNA for various applications in medical diagnostics, genetic testing, and research
reazione a catena della polimerasi
a diagnostic tool that confirms if someone is pregnant by checking for a hormone called hCG
test di gravidanza
a medical test that evaluates vestibular disorders using eye movement recordings
videonistagmografia
a non-invasive assessment of visual acuity and eye health to detect potential vision problems or eye disorders
screening visivo
a health assessment by a professional to evaluate the body for abnormalities
esame fisico
(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists
positivo
(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition
negativo
a test to assess the heart's function and performance during physical activity or stress
test da sforzo cardiaco
a diagnostic examination that analyzes a person's fecal sample to assess digestive health and detect abnormalities or infections
analisi delle feci
a neurodiagnostic technique that records brain electrical activity using scalp electrodes to assess function and detect abnormalities
elettroencefalografia
an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death
autopsia
an X-ray for early detection of breast cancer and abnormalities
mammografia
an X-ray imaging technique used to screen and detect breast abnormalities, including early signs of cance
mammografia
a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize body functions
PET (tomografia a emissione di positroni)
a diagnostic test used to assess the health and function of facial nerves by measuring their electrical signals
electroneurografia
a diagnostic test used to evaluate the health and function of nerves by measuring their electrical signals
elettronistagmografia
a test to measure eye muscle activity for assessing eye movement and health
elettrooculografia
test to measure retinal function and detect vision abnormalities
elettroretinografia
a medical procedure using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine internal organs
endoscopia
a procedure using a swallowed capsule with sensors to monitor the gastrointestinal tract
monitoraggio con capsula endoluminale
a procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the stomach through the mouth
gastroscopia
a diagnostic procedure that involves examining the larynx with a laryngoscope to assess health and function
laringoscopia
an examination of the inside of the eye using a specialized instrument called an ophthalmoscope
oftalmoscopia
a medical procedure using a thin, lighted tube to examine your lower bowel for growths or other problems
sigmoidoscopia
a diagnostic procedure that involves using contrast dye and X-ray imaging to assess the aorta's health and function
aortografia
a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and imaging to assess the health and function of the heart's ventricles
ventriculografia cardiaca
a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images for diagnostic purposes
ecografia
a balance test that measures how well someone can maintain stability during changing sensory input, used to assess vestibular function and postural control
posturografia dinamica
the examination and analysis of cells to diagnose diseases and detect abnormalities
citopatologia
any X-ray examination of the brain during which the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles is replaced by air or another gas that acts as a contrast medium
encefalografia
a test to assess middle ear function by measuring eardrum movement in response to air pressure changes
timpanometria
the process of obtaining images of the body's anatomy using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation
radiografia
the medical procedures and tests during pregnancy to detect potential fetal health issues
diagnosi prenatale
a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing an individual's DNA to identify specific genetic mutations, variations, or abnormalities
test genetico
a medical examination that employs imaging technologies to visualize and diagnose diseases within the body
radiologia
a hands-on medical examination to assess the characteristics of underlying structures in the body
palpazione
a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues
controllo medico
a non-invasive technique that uses near-infrared light to study functional processes in biological tissues by measuring changes in tissue absorption and scattering
imaging ottico diffuso
a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that measures the random motion of water molecules in tissues, providing information about the structural integrity and cellular organization of the examined tissue
imaging pesato per diffusione
a technique that measures the decay time of fluorescence emitted by fluorophores, providing information about molecular interactions, environmental conditions, and cellular processes in biological samples
imaging della vita fluorescente
a substance used in medical imaging that enhances the visualization of specific tissues or processes, aiding in the accurate diagnosis and assessment of various medical conditions
agente di imaging
the non-invasive visualization and tracking of biological processes or events using the emission of light by living organisms or their genetically modified components
imaging bioluminescente
a technique that involves the detection and monitoring of changes in intracellular calcium levels in living cells or organisms, providing insights into various physiological and biochemical processes
imaging del calcio
a scientific technique that utilizes specialized instruments and optics to magnify and visualize objects or specimens at a microscopic level, enabling the study of detailed structures, cellular components, and biological processes
microbiologia
the visualization and analysis of molecular and cellular processes in living organisms for disease detection, molecular tracking, and therapeutic evaluation
imaging molecolare
a gynecological screening test to find early signs of cancer in a woman's neck of the womb
test di Papanicolaou
a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate real-time images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow
imaging ad ultrasuoni