abnormal structure
[/æbˈnɔːrməl ˈstrʌktʃər/]
noun phrasefemininepl: abnormal structures / estruturas anormais
estrutura anormal
1. A physical or organizational formation that deviates from what is considered typical, normal, or standard
The abnormal structure of the protein led to disease progression.
A estrutura anormal da proteína levou à progressão da doença.
2. In medicine and biology, an anatomical formation that differs from the expected or healthy norm
The X-ray revealed an abnormal structure in the patient's spine.
A radiografia revelou uma estrutura anormal na coluna vertebral do paciente.
3. In architecture or engineering, a construction or design that deviates from standard building practices
The building's abnormal structure made it difficult to renovate.
A estrutura anormal do edifício tornou difícil a sua renovação.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in medical, architectural, and engineering contexts. Healthcare professionals and scientists use 'estrutura anormal' routinely in diagnostic reports and academic publications. The term carries clinical or technical significance rather than colloquial usage. In Portugal, the spelling 'anómala' is preferred in formal medical literature, following European Portuguese conventions.
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