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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Esami e procedure mediche

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sugli esami e le procedure mediche, come "incisione", "scansione", "RM", ecc. che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
examination
[sostantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

esame

esame

Ex: The scientist conducted an examination of the samples to detect any contaminants .Lo scienziato ha condotto un **esame** dei campioni per rilevare eventuali contaminanti.
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procedure
[sostantivo]

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

procedura

procedura

Ex: The hospital's operating room is equipped with advanced technology to facilitate complex surgical procedures.La sala operatoria dell'ospedale è attrezzata con tecnologia avanzata per facilitare complessi **procedure** chirurgiche.
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to operate
[Verbo]

to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ

operare

operare

Ex: The medical team prepared to operate on the patient to transplant a kidney.Il team medico si è preparato a **operare** il paziente per trapiantare un rene.
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incision
[sostantivo]

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incisione

incisione

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medical
[aggettivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

medico

medico

Ex: The pharmaceutical company conducts research to develop new medical treatments for diseases .L'azienda farmaceutica conduce ricerche per sviluppare nuovi trattamenti **medici** per le malattie.
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sample
[sostantivo]

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

modello

modello

Ex: The biopsy sample was examined to diagnose the disease .Il **campione** di biopsia è stato esaminato per diagnosticare la malattia.
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medical
[sostantivo]

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

medico

medico

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to scan
[Verbo]

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist

effettuate

effettuate

Ex: The doctor scanned the patient 's chest to check for any abnormalities in the lungs .Il medico ha **scansionato** il torace del paziente per verificare la presenza di anomalie nei polmoni.
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CT scan
[sostantivo]

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

TAC

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X-ray
[sostantivo]

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

radiografia

radiografia

Ex: The radiologist reviewed the X-ray images to diagnose the cause of the patient’s chronic pain.Il radiologo ha esaminato le immagini **radiografiche** per diagnosticare la causa del dolore cronico del paziente.
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a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

MRI

MRI

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ultrasound
[sostantivo]

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

ultrasuono

ultrasuono

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surgery
[sostantivo]

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

chirurgia

chirurgia

Ex: They scheduled the surgery for next week , following all necessary pre-operative tests .Hanno programmato l'**intervento chirurgico** per la prossima settimana, dopo tutti i necessari test preoperatori.
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surgical
[aggettivo]

related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities

chirurgico

chirurgico

Ex: The surgical team meticulously sterilized their instruments before beginning the procedure .Il team **chirurgico** ha sterilizzato meticolosamente i propri strumenti prima di iniziare la procedura.
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abortion
[sostantivo]

(medicine) a medical procedure to remove the fetus from the uterus

aborto

aborto

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caesarean section
[sostantivo]

a medical procedure to deliver a baby by cutting the belly of the mother

cesareo

cesareo

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to implant
[Verbo]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

impiantare

impiantare

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon suggested implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .Per trattare l'artrite grave, il chirurgo ortopedico ha suggerito di **impiantare** un'articolazione artificiale nel ginocchio del paziente.
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to surgically remove an organ from someone's body and put it in someone else's body

trapiantare

trapiantare

Ex: The medical team decided to transplant a small intestine , addressing severe digestive issues .Il team medico ha deciso di **trapiantare** un intestino tenue, affrontando gravi problemi digestivi.
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nose job
[sostantivo]

a surgical procedure performed on someone's nose that changes its appearance to make it look more attractive

plastica al naso

plastica al naso

Ex: Recovery from a nose job typically involves swelling and discomfort for the first few weeks .Il recupero da un **intervento al naso** comporta tipicamente gonfiore e disagio per le prime settimane.
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plastic surgery
[sostantivo]

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

chirurgia plastica

chirurgia plastica

Ex: The demand for plastic surgery has increased in recent years .La domanda di **chirurgia plastica** è aumentata negli ultimi anni.
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to stitch
[Verbo]

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

punto

punto

Ex: He stitched the puncture wound on his hand after cleaning it thoroughly .Ha **cucito** la ferita da puntura sulla sua mano dopo averla pulita accuratamente.
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to screen
[Verbo]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

sottoporre a esame

sottoporre a esame

Ex: The pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .Il farmacista ha **scremato** i clienti per i sintomi del COVID-19 prima di permettere loro di entrare in farmacia.
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to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

diagnosticare

diagnosticare

Ex: Experts often diagnose conditions based on observable symptoms .Gli esperti spesso **diagnosticano** condizioni basate su sintomi osservabili.
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diagnosis
[sostantivo]

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

diagnosi

diagnosi

Ex: Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough examination and multiple tests .Una **diagnosi** accurata richiede un esame approfondito e molteplici test.
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operable
[aggettivo]

(of a medical condition) treatable with surgery

operabile

operabile

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to bandage
[Verbo]

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

bendare

bendare

Ex: The athlete quickly bandaged his hand to continue participating in the game .L'atleta ha rapidamente **bendato** la sua mano per continuare a partecipare al gioco.
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to plaster
[Verbo]

to encase a part of the body in plaster

intonacare

intonacare

Ex: The injured dancer 's foot was plastered to allow the bones to mend properly .Il piede del ballerino ferito è stato **ingessato** per permettere alle ossa di guarire correttamente.
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hospitalization
[sostantivo]

the fact of being placed in a hospital for medical treatment

ospedalizzazione

ospedalizzazione

Ex: The hospital provided excellent care during her hospitalization, ensuring she received round-the-clock attention .L'ospedale ha fornito un'assistenza eccellente durante la sua **ospedalizzazione**, assicurandosi che ricevesse attenzione 24 ore su 24.
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specialist
[sostantivo]

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

specialista

specialista

Ex: The specialist’s office is located in the city ’s medical district .L'ufficio dello **specialista** si trova nel distretto medico della città.
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surgeon
[sostantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operation

chirurgo

chirurgo

Ex: The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the operation to the patient before proceeding .Il **chirurgo** ha spiegato i rischi e i benefici dell'operazione al paziente prima di procedere.
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therapist
[sostantivo]

a person who is trained to treat a particular type of disease or disorder, particularly by using a specific therapy

terapeuta

terapeuta

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paramedic
[sostantivo]

a trained individual who provides emergency medical care to people before taking them to the hospital

paramedico

paramedico

Ex: The ambulance crew includes paramedics who are trained to handle a wide range of medical emergencies .L'equipaggio dell'ambulanza include **paramedici** che sono addestrati a gestire un'ampia gamma di emergenze mediche.
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psychiatrist
[sostantivo]

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

psichiatra

psichiatra

Ex: The psychiatrist's office offers counseling services for individuals experiencing psychological distress .L'ufficio dello **psichiatra** offre servizi di consulenza per individui che sperimentano disagio psicologico.
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checkup
[sostantivo]

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

controllo, check up

controllo, check up

Ex: During the checkup, the physician conducted various tests to evaluate her health .Durante il **check-up**, il medico ha condotto vari test per valutare la sua salute.
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