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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irregular structuremalformed structureatypical structuredeviant structureanomalous structure
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal structuretypical structurestandard structureregular structureconventional structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
estrutura anormal
Standard medical and scientific usage
São Paulo
estrutura anormal / estrutura desviante
Both terms used interchangeably in medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estrutura anômala
Alternative form sometimes preferred in academic circles
Portugal
estrutura anormal / formação estrutural anómala
Uses 'anómala' spelling (with accent); more formal in medical discourse

Related Words

deformitymalformationanomalyabnormalitystructural defectpathologicalmorphology

Related Idioms & Phrases

structural aberration
out of the ordinary structure
deviation from the norm
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