sperimentazione clinica
The English phrase "clinical trial" is sperimentazione clinica in Italian.
sperimentazione clinica is used in medical, pharmaceutical and scientific contexts to refer to the formal process of testing drugs or medical treatments.
Meaning: test (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sperimentazione (experimentation or testing) and clinica (clinical).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form "clinical trials", use sperimentazioni cliniche, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
Did you know?
- While sperimentazione means 'trial', Italians avoid using esperimento for human medical tests because it carries a sinister connotation of unethical 'experimentation' on people.
- The word clinica shares a common ancestor with the English word 'clinic', both tracing back to the Greek word for 'bedside'. This highlights how much of modern medical terminology is rooted in the ancient practice of treating patients at their beds.
- In professional Italian medical journals, researchers often bypass the Italian term entirely and simply use the English word 'trial'.
Examples in context
- L'ultimo saggio clinico ha dimostrato l'efficacia di un nuovo farmacoThe latest clinical trial has demonstrated the effectiveness of a new drug
- Un ampio studio clinico è stato condotto per valutare i risultati a lungo termine del trattamentoA large clinical trial was conducted to assess the long-term treatment outcomes
- Ho partecipato a una prova clinica per testare un nuovo vaccinoI participated in a clinical trial to test a new vaccine
- Il test clinico ha dimostrato che il trattamento è efficaceThe clinical trial has shown that the treatment is effective
- Dopo aver condotto un ampio saggio clinico, gli esperti hanno concluso che il trattamento è promettente per i pazienti affetti da malattie autoimmuni.After conducting an extensive clinical trial, the experts concluded that the treatment shows promise for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases.
- La sperimentazione clinica è iniziata ieri.The clinical trial started yesterday.
- Partecipano alla sperimentazione clinica molti pazienti.Many patients are participating in the clinical trial.
- Devo leggere i risultati della sperimentazione clinica.I need to read the results of the clinical trial.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing a new medical study.
- SofiaLorenzo, hai letto della nuova sperimentazione clinica?Lorenzo, did you read about the new clinical trial?
- LorenzoNo, di cosa si tratta esattamente?No, what exactly is it about?
- SofiaÈ una sperimentazione clinica per curare il diabete.It is a clinical trial to treat diabetes.
- LorenzoSembra un progetto molto interessante.It seems like a very interesting project.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clinica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
