Medical Terminology: English and Italian
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What is likely after the procedure regarding the patient's condition?

  • The patient is likely to be drowsy. (correct)
  • The patient may have an elevated heart rate.
  • The patient may experience dizziness.
  • The patient is likely to have a headache.

Which condition is likely to worsen in the patient?

  • Kidney function will likely stabilize.
  • Pulmonary hypertension is likely to reduce.
  • Liver function is likely to improve.
  • Cirrhosis is likely to get worse. (correct)

What does it mean to 'rule out' in a medical context?

  • To confirm a diagnosis.
  • To provide treatment options.
  • To ignore symptoms.
  • To exclude a disease. (correct)

What symptom is the patient likely to show after a specific medical procedure?

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What action is recommended to maintain health?

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Which of the following indicates a potential health issue?

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What should be done regularly to monitor health?

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What can be a potential consequence of a broken limb?

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What term describes a buildup of fat in the body?

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Which of the following describes a patient who cannot get out of bed?

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What is the medical term for severe blood loss?

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What is indicated by the term 'torcicollo'?

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Which term is used for a sample of feces collected for analysis?

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What does 'una cistite' refer to in a mild condition?

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What does the term 'un rimedio' relate to?

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What is the medical term for feeling bloated?

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What condition is described by 'una grave perdita di sangue'?

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Which term refers to complete loss of hearing?

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What does 'ruttare' translate to in English?

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Which of the following terms is associated with the abdomen?

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What is the term for the release of fluid from the nasal passages?

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What does 'setticemia' refer to in medical terms?

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Which of these terms describes a condition of adding too much water content to feces?

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What is the function of 'stampelle' in medical terms?

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What does 'A&E' stand for in medical terms?

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Which term refers to the inability to control urination?

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What does the term 'alitosi' translate to?

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What is the English term for 'cliniche'?

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Which of the following best defines 'affaticamento'?

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What does 'alleviare i sintomi' mean?

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What is the medical term for 'avambraccio'?

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Which term refers to 'over the counter pain killers'?

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What does 'Avere lo stomaco sottosopra' mean?

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Which term refers to a medical record?

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What is the translation of 'Cerotto'?

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What does 'Difficoltà respiratoria' signify?

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Which phrase is used to describe 'throbbing pain'?

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What is the meaning of 'Barelle'?

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What does 'Cambiare le medicazioni' mean?

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Which term is used for 'coagulate'?

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What should a patient with a heart condition do regarding their dietary intake?

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What is the correct approach if a patient is constipated?

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What is the meaning of 'insufficienza epatica'?

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What action should be taken to prevent a disease from spreading?

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What does 'ingrossato' mean in medical terminology?

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What is a possible consequence of not addressing a patient's ankle injury?

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Which of the following describes the vomit bug?

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What is the purpose of referring a patient to a specialist?

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A&E

Also known as the Emergency Room, this is where you go for urgent medical care.

Eventually

A way to describe something that happens over time.

Barefoot

Without shoes or socks.

Fatigue

A feeling of tiredness or exhaustion.

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Bad breath

A condition that causes unpleasant breath.

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To alleviate the symptoms

To make the symptoms of a disease less severe.

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Clinics

Places where you can see a doctor for routine checkups.

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Doctor's surgery

A place where you can see a doctor for general medical care.

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To feel nauseous

To experience the unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit.

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Keyhole surgery

A medical procedure that involves making a small incision in the body to access internal organs.

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Stretcher

A medical device used to transport patients who are injured or unable to walk.

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Scalpel

A thin blade used in surgical procedures.

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To coagulate

The process of stopping bleeding by forming a clot.

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Medical record

A chart that contains a patient's medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other relevant information.

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Warning sign

A warning sign, often used in medical settings, to indicate potential risks or dangers.

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Doctor/Physician

A medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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Ultrasound

A medical procedure used to examine internal organs and structures using sound waves.

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Nosebleed

A condition characterized by bleeding from the nose.

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To rule out

To rule out means to eliminate a possible diagnosis.

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To carry out the tests

The process of performing tests to assess a patient's condition.

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To carry out blood tests regularly

To regularly perform blood tests to monitor a patient's health.

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To be in poor health

A state of poor overall health.

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To be unaware of

To be unaware of something.

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To be mistaken for

To be mistaken for something else.

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Reduce sugar intake

The patient has to reduce the amount of sugar they consume.

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Hospitalized with a serious condition

The patient was admitted to the hospital because of a serious health problem.

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Constipation

The patient is having difficulties passing stool.

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Underlying heart condition

The patient has a pre-existing condition affecting their heart.

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Hospitalization

The state of being confined to a hospital for medical treatment.

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Vomit bug

A highly contagious viral infection causing vomiting.

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Prevent disease spread

To prevent the disease from spreading to other people.

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Refer to specialist

To refer a patient to a specialist doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

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What is an MRI?

A medical procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of the body.

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What does 'lining' mean?

The inner layer of a hollow organ or body cavity, like the stomach lining.

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What is belching?

To bring up air from the stomach through the mouth, especially after eating or drinking.

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What is a shoulder blade called?

The fleshy part on the back of your shoulder.

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What is nasal discharge?

Discharge from the nose, often caused by a cold or allergy.

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What is vaginal discharge?

Discharge from the vagina, which can vary depending on the menstrual cycle and other factors.

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What is feeling bloated?

A feeling of fullness or pressure in the stomach, often after eating.

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What does 'out of breath' mean?

A feeling of breathlessness or shortness of breath. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including exercise, illness, or anxiety.

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A build up of fat

A build up of fat in the body, often associated with weight gain.

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A stool sample

A sample of stool collected for analysis to diagnose digestive problems.

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The full course of antibiotics

The complete set of antibiotics prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, usually for a specific duration.

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Bout of indigestion

A sudden episode of discomfort or pain in the stomach, often related to eating too much or indigestion.

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A trigger

A trigger is a factor that sets off or worsens a condition.

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Bedridden patient

A patient who is confined to bed due to illness or injury.

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A remedy

A remedy is a treatment or cure for an illness or ailment.

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At a higher risk of developing diabetes

A condition that increases the likelihood of developing diabetes.

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology - English and Italian Equivalents

  • A&E (Accident & Emergency): Pronto soccorso

  • A lungo andare: Eventually

  • A piedi nudi: Barefoot

  • Affaticamento: Fatigue

  • Alitosi: Bad breath

  • Alleviare i sintomi: To alleviate the symptoms

  • Ambulatori: Clinics

  • Ambulatorio medico: Medical clinic/ Doctor's surgery

  • Antidolorifici da banco: Over the counter pain killers

  • Apparecchio acustico: Hearing aid

  • Arti: Limbs

  • Attacchi epilettici: Seizures

  • Avambraccio: Forearm

  • Avere difficoltà ad urinare: To have difficutly passing liquids

  • Avere il naso che cola: To have a runny nose

  • Avere il torcicollo: To have a stiff neck

  • Avere la nausea: To feel nauseous

  • Avere lo stomaco sottosopra: To have an upset stomach

  • Avere rapporti intimi: To have sex/To have intercourse

  • Avere un senso di malessere generale: A general sense of feeling unwell/Malaise

  • Bacino: Pelvis

  • Barella: Stretcher

  • Bisturi: Scalpel

  • Cambiare le medicazioni: To change the dressing

  • Campanello d'allarme: Warning sign

  • Cartella clinica: Medical record

  • Cerotto: Band-aid

  • Chirurgia mini invasiva: Keyhole surgery

  • Clavicola: Clavicle

  • Coagulare: To coagulate

  • Deglutire: To swallow

  • Difficoltà respiratoria: To have respiratory difficulty

  • Dimagrire molto: To lose a lot of weight

  • Dolore pulsante: Throbbing pain

  • Dovresti diminuire lo zucchero: You should lower your sugar intake

  • È possibile che il paziente sia sonnolento dopo l'intervento: The patient is likely to be drowsy after the procedure

  • È probabile che il paziente abbia la milza ingrossata: The patient is likely to have an enlarged spleen

  • È proababile che il paziente abbia un arto rotto: The patient is likely to have a broken limb

  • È probabile che dovremo eseguire degli esami: We're likely to carry out some tests

  • È probabile che il paziente abbia un'insufficienza epatica: The patient is likely to have a liver failure

  • È probabile che il paziente sia sonnolento dopo l'intervento: The patient is likely to be drowsy after the procedure

  • È probabile che il paziente vomiti: The patient is likely to vomit

  • È probabile che l'arto si gonfi: The limb is likely to swell

  • È probabile che la cirrosi peggiori: The cirrhosis is likely to get worse

  • Ecografia: Ultrasound

  • Epistassi: Nosebleed

  • Escludere (di patologia): To rule out

  • Eseguire degli esami: To carry out the tests

  • Eseguire regolarmente le analisi del sangue: To carry out blood tests regularly

  • Essere in cattiva salute: To be in poor health

  • Essere inconsapevole di: To be unaware of

  • Essere scambiato per: To be mistaken for

  • Età adulta: Adulthood

  • Evitare di fumare: To avoid smoking

  • Evitare di saltare i pasti: To avoid skipping meals

  • **Fare esercizio fisico per impedire che torni la sciatica (2):**To exercise regularly to prevent sciatica from coming back

  • Fare esercizio fisico regolarmente: To exercise regularly

  • Fare il giro visite (ospedale): To make rounds

  • Fare una TAC: To have a CAT scan

  • Fastidio: Discomfort

  • Feto: Fetus

  • Formicolio: Tingling

  • Fronte: Forehead

  • Gestione del dolore: Pain management

  • Gonfiarsi: To swell

  • Gonfiore: Swelling

  • Graffiare: To scratch

  • Guarigione: Recovery

  • Guarire completamente: To have fully recovered

  • I mal di testa continuano a ritornare: The headaches keep coming back

  • I sintomi tendono ad insorgere velocemente: The symptoms tend to come on rapidly

  • II livello di glucosio nel sangue: Blood sugar level

  • Il medico eseguirà un esame obiettivo: the doctor is going to perform a physical examination

  • Il paziente deve ridurre i grassi: The patient should reduce their fat intake

  • Il paziente deve ridurre lo zucchero: The patient has to reduce the sugar intake

  • Il paziente è stato ricoverato con una patologia grave: The patient was hospitalized with a serious condition

  • Il paziente ha difficoltà ad andare di corpo: The patient is constipated

  • Il paziente ha una sottostante patologia cardiaca (2): The patient has an underlying heart condition

  • II Ricovero ospedaliero: Hospitalization

  • Il virus del vomito: Vomit bug

  • Immagazzinare: Accumulate

  • Impedire che la malattia si diffonda: To prevent the disease from spreading

  • Impedire la diffusione dei microbi: To prevent the spreading of microbes

  • Indirizzare un paziente allo specialista: To refer a patient to the specialist

  • Infettivo: Infectious

  • Infortunio alla caviglia: Ankle injury

  • Ingrassare: To gain weight

  • Ingrossato: Enlarged

  • Inguine: Groin

  • Innocuo: Harmless

  • Insufficienza epatica: Liver failure

  • Insufficienza respiratoria: Respiratory insuffiency

  • Intorpidimento: Numbness

  • Invecchiare: To get older

  • Ipersensibilità: Tenderness

  • L'ansia può causare episodi di diarrea: Anxiety can cause bouts of diarrhea

  • L'ansia può causare episodi di diarrea (2): Anxiety can cause bouts of diarrhea

  • L'infarto causato da un'ostruzione: The heart attack was caused by an obstruction

  • L'infarto è stato scatenato da un'ostruzione (2): The heart attack was caused by an obstruction

  • L'infezione si è risolta: The infection has cleared

  • L'inzio (di una malattia): The onset

  • La ferita non è rimarginata: The wound hasn't healed

  • La polmonite può colpire le persone di qualsiasi età: Pneumonia can affect people of any age

  • La vista offuscata: Blurred vision

  • La vita (anatomico): Waist

  • Laccio emostatico: Tourniquet

  • Lavarsi le mani accuratamente: To wash your hands thoroughly

  • Le cosce: Thighs

  • Le unghie dei piedi: Toenails

  • Livido: Bruise

  • Mal d'auto: Car sickness

  • Man mano che si invecchia: As you get older

  • Manifestarsi: To occur

  • Minaccia: Threat

  • Muco: Snot

  • Natiche: Buttocks

  • Non essere in grado di andare di corpo: To be unable to pass stools

  • Occhi infossati: Sunken eyes

  • Patire un malessere generale: Malaise/ A general sense of feeling unwell

  • Perdere molto peso: To lose a lot of weight

  • Perdita dell'udito: Hearing loss

  • Perdita della vista: Sight loss

  • Poliambulatorio: Outpatient clinic

  • Potrebbe valere la pena di fare ulteriori analisi: It might be worth carrying out further tests

  • Prendere un appuntamento: To make an appointment

  • Provare un dolore improvviso e acuto: To feel a sudden and sharp pain

  • Prurito al sedere: Anal itching

  • Può valere la pena un consiglio medico: It might be worth to seek medical advice

  • Rafforzare: Strengthen

  • Respiro asmatico: Wheezing

  • Ricetta medica: Prescription

  • Richiedere un consulto medico: To seek medical advice

  • Ricoverare una persona: To hospitalize someone


  • Ricovero ospedaliero: Hospitalization

  • Rigidità della caviglia: Ankle stiffness


  • Risolversi (di un'infezione): To clear


  • Risonanza magnetica: MRI

  • Rivestimento: Lining


  • Rivestimento dello stomaco: Stomach Lining

  • Ruttare: Belching

  • Sangue dopo il passaggio delle feci: Blood after passing stools

  • Scapola: Shoulder Blade

  • Secrezione nasale: Nasal discharge

  • Secrezione vaginale: Vaginal discharge

  • Sentire il gonfiore di pancia: To feel bloated


  • Senza fiato: Out of breath

  • Setticemia: Septicaemia

  • Soffocare: To choke

  • Sonnolenza: Drowsiness

  • Sopracciglia: Eyebrows

  • Sordità: Deafness

  • Stampelle: Crutches

  • Stare poco bene: To feel unwell

  • Sterno: Sternum

  • Stiramento: Strain

  • Stitichezza: Constipation

  • Sudorazione: Sweating

  • Svenimento: Fainting


  • Timpano: Eardrum

  • Torcicollo: Stiff neck

  • Traumi: Trauma

  • Un accumulo di grasso: A build up of fat

  • Un campione di feci: A stool sample

  • Un ciclo di farmaci: The full course of antibiotics

  • Un episodio di indigestione: Bout of indigestion

  • Un fattore scatenante: A trigger


  • Un paziente allettato: Bedridden patient


  • Un rimedio: A remedy


  • Un rischio maggiore di sviluppare il diabete: At a higher risk of developing diabetes


  • Un tampone: A swab


  • Un'ostruzione: An obstruction

  • Una crosta: A scab

  • Una distorsione: A sprain

  • Una fonte di: A source of

  • Una frattura alle costole: A fracture in the ribs

  • Una ghiandola ingrossata: An enlarged gland

  • Una grave perdita di sangue: Severe blood loss

  • Una lieve cistite si risolve dopo una settimana: A mild cistitis clears after a week

  • Una mancanza di vitamina D: Vitamin D deficiency

  • Una patologia che mette a rischio la vita: A life-threatening condition

  • Una protuberanza: A bump

  • Una ricaduta: A Relapse


  • Uno squilibrio: An imbalance

  • Vescicola: Vescicle

  • Zigomi: Cheekbones

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