abnormal range

[/æbˈnɔːrməl reɪndʒ/]
noun phrasepl: abnormal ranges
intervalo anormal
1. A set of values or measurements that fall outside the standard, typical, or expected parameters; values that deviate significantly from the norm
The patient's blood pressure readings were in the abnormal range, requiring immediate medical attention.
As leituras de pressão arterial do paciente estavam no intervalo anormal, exigindo atenção médica imediata.
2. In medical or scientific contexts, measurements or test results that exceed or fall below the established reference values
The lab results showed liver enzyme levels in the abnormal range.
Os resultados do laboratório mostraram níveis de enzimas hepáticas no intervalo anormal.
3. Values or data points that indicate dysfunction, disease, or a condition requiring investigation or treatment
Glucose levels in the abnormal range may indicate diabetes or metabolic disorders.
Níveis de glicose no intervalo anormal podem indicar diabetes ou distúrbios metabólicos.
This term is predominantly used in medical, scientific, and clinical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. Healthcare professionals rely on this terminology to communicate test results and clinical findings. In Brazil, medical terminology follows similar patterns to international standards due to global healthcare practices. The term is neutral and technical, used in patient reports, medical literature, and professional communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abnormal valuesoutside normal rangepathological rangedeviant rangeanomalous readings
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal rangereference rangestandard rangewithin normal limits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervalo anormal
Standard medical terminology used in hospitals and clinics
Rio de Janeiro
fora dos limites normais
More conversational alternative in medical settings
São Paulo
intervalo anormal / faixa anormal
Both terms are commonly used in medical institutions
Portugal
intervalo anormal / fora da gama normal
Portuguese maintains similar medical terminology with slight variation

Related Words

reference valuespathologyclinical thresholddiagnostic criteriamedical assessmentstandard deviationoutlier

Related Idioms & Phrases

outside the normal range
flagged as abnormal
reading off the charts
beyond the pale
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