abnormal reading
[/æbˈnɔːrməl ˈriːdɪŋ/]
nounpl: abnormal readings
leitura anormal
1. A measurement or value obtained from an instrument or test that falls outside the normal or expected range; an unusual or unexpected result from a measuring device
The technician noticed an abnormal reading on the blood pressure monitor during the patient's checkup.
O técnico notou uma leitura anormal no monitor de pressão arterial durante o checkup do paciente.
2. In scientific or technical contexts, any measurement that deviates significantly from established baseline or reference values
An abnormal reading on the radiation detector triggered an immediate safety protocol.
Uma leitura anormal no detector de radiação acionou um protocolo de segurança imediato.
This term is commonly used in medical, scientific, and industrial settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian healthcare contexts, abnormal readings prompt immediate physician consultation and follow-up tests. The term carries clinical significance and is part of standard diagnostic protocols across both cultures.
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