Scienza Medica - Esame e diagnosi

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

TAC

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 sanitario

a careful and complete physical assessment of a person's health

medico

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

MRI

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

modello

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

test

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, esame dell'amilasi

a medical imaging technique that assesses tissue elasticity, aiding in the identification of abnormalities without invasive procedures

elastografia, tecnica di 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 piece of solid waste evacuated from the bowels

feci

a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues

test medico, esame medico

the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus

ultrasuono

the recording or display of the electrical activity of someone's heart that is measured by an electrocardiograph

EKG

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

radiografia

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, imaging fluoroscopico

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, PCR

a diagnostic tool that confirms if someone is pregnant by checking for a hormone called hCG

test di gravidanza, verifica 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, valutazione della vista

a health assessment by a professional to evaluate the body for abnormalities

esame fisico, valutazione fisica

(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, test di stress cardiaco

a diagnostic examination that analyzes a person's fecal sample to assess digestive health and detect abnormalities or infections

analisi delle feci, test 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, radiografia mammaria

an X-ray imaging technique used to screen and detect breast abnormalities, including early signs of cance

mammografia, radiografia mammaria

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 di elettrooculografia

test to measure retinal function and detect vision abnormalities

elettroretinografia, test di 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, sorveglianza tramite 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, esame del fondo dell'occhio

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, cardiografia ventricolare

a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images for diagnostic purposes

ecografia, ultrasonografia

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, valutazione posturale dinamica

the examination and analysis of cells to diagnose diseases and detect abnormalities

citopatologia, esame citopatologico

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, diagnostica prenatale

a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing an individual's DNA to identify specific genetic mutations, variations, or abnormalities

test genetico, analisi genetica

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, esame palpatorio

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

controllo, check up

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, imaging ottico per diffusione

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, imaging di 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, imaging del tempo di vita della fluorescenza

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, sostanza 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, imaging della bioluminescenza

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, imaging calcioso

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, tecnica di microscopia

the visualization and analysis of molecular and cellular processes in living organisms for disease detection, molecular tracking, and therapeutic evaluation

imaging molecolare, visualizzazione molecolare

a gynecological screening test to find early signs of cancer in a woman's neck of the womb

test di Papanicolaou, pap test

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, ecografia