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abnormal progression

[əbˈnɔːrməl prəˈɡreʃən]
nounpl: abnormal progressions
progressão anormal
1. An atypical or irregular advancement or development that deviates from the normal or expected course
The patient's abnormal progression of the disease required immediate intervention.
A progressão anormal da doença do paciente exigiu intervenção imediata.
2. In medical or scientific contexts, a deviation from typical stages or patterns of growth, disease development, or recovery
Doctors noted an abnormal progression in the tumor's growth rate.
Os médicos observaram uma progressão anormal na taxa de crescimento do tumor.
Synonyms
irregular progressionatypical advancementdeviant developmentabnormal developmentpathological progression
Antonyms
normal progressiontypical advancementregular developmentexpected progression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progressão anormal
Standard medical terminology
São Paulo
progressão anormal
Commonly used in medical institutions
Portugal
progressão anormal
Standard in Portuguese medical vocabulary

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the normal track
deviation from the norm
irregular course of action
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