fibrosi cistica
The English phrase "cystic fibrosis" is translated into Italian as fibrosi cistica.
fibrosi cistica is used to refer to the medical condition known as cystic fibrosis.
Meaning: medical condition (noun)
Did you know?
- The word cistica derives from the Greek 'kystis', meaning 'bladder' or 'sac', referring to the cyst-like structures that give the disease its name.
- While fibrosi cistica is the clinical term, Italian patients and families often use the shorthand la fibrosi in casual conversation.
- In Italian hospitals, you may see the acronym FC used for fibrosi cistica, which mirrors the English abbreviation 'CF'.
Examples in context
- Il paziente è affetto da fibrosi cistica, una malattia genetica che colpisce principalmente i polmoni.The patient has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that mainly affects the lungs.
- Mia cugina soffre di mucoviscidosi. È una malattia che richiede molte cure e attenzioni.My cousin suffers from cystic fibrosis. It is a disease that requires a lot of care and attention.
- La fibrosi cistica è una malattia genetica.Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.
- Molti pazienti soffrono di fibrosi cistica.Many patients suffer from cystic fibrosis.
- Dobbiamo studiare meglio la fibrosi cistica.We need to study cystic fibrosis better.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are talking about a medical seminar.
- ChiaraHai letto l'articolo sulla fibrosi cistica?Did you read the article on cystic fibrosis?
- MatteoNo, non l'ho ancora letto, Chiara.No, I haven't read it yet, Chiara.
- ChiaraParla delle ultime scoperte mediche.It talks about the latest medical discoveries.
- MatteoInteressante, me lo mandi per favore?Interesting, can you send it to me please?
