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Italian word

esame

exam/test — but in medical contexts: a diagnostic test or scan

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exam

a test of knowledge; in medicine: a physical examination

⚠️ The trap

In Italian medicine, 'esame' covers all types of diagnostic tests: 'esame del sangue' (blood test), 'esame delle urine' (urine test), 'esame obiettivo' (physical examination). English separates these: 'test', 'scan', 'examination'. The Italian word is broader.

To say "a test of knowledge; in medicine: a physical examination" in Italian:

esame (correct in medical context)

"esame" in English means:

exam/test — but in medical contexts: a diagnostic test or scan

Example

"Devo fare un esame del sangue e un esame delle urine."

"I need to get a blood test and a urine test."

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