somministra

Somministra is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb somministrare. It means to provide, supply, or give something to someone for use or consumption. The action is transitive and commonly involves medicines, food, tests, or services. Example: "Il medico somministra un farmaco" (The doctor administers a drug). The noun form "somministrazione" denotes the act itself, such as the administration of medication, a vaccine, or the distribution of goods; "somministratore" or "somministratrice" refers to the person authorized to administer.

In healthcare, somministrazione refers to giving prescribed drugs or vaccines, including the choice of route (oral, intramuscular, intravenous), dose, and schedule. It requires adherence to prescriptions, medical guidelines, and regulatory rules to ensure safety and efficacy. The term is also used in other contexts to mean supplying foods, beverages, or materials, or administering assessments or surveys.

Linguistically, somministrare is part of a family of verbs related to providing or managing services, and its conjugation follows regular -are patterns. The form somministra appears in written and spoken Italian across medical, pharmaceutical, and administrative contexts.