asymptomatic condition
[/ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: asymptomatic conditions / condições assintomáticas
condição assintomática
1. A medical or health condition that is present in the body but does not produce noticeable symptoms or signs that the affected person can perceive
Many people with asymptomatic conditions are unaware they have a disease until routine screening detects it.
Muitas pessoas com condições assintomáticas não sabem que têm uma doença até que um rastreamento de rotina a detecte.
2. A state of disease or disorder characterized by the absence of clinical manifestations or subjective complaints
High blood pressure is often an asymptomatic condition, earning it the nickname 'silent killer.'
A pressão arterial elevada é frequentemente uma condição assintomática, ganhando o apelido de 'assassino silencioso'.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, the concept of asymptomatic conditions has become increasingly important due to advanced screening technologies and preventive medicine approaches. In Brazil, public health campaigns often emphasize regular check-ups to detect asymptomatic conditions, while in the USA, insurance coverage for preventive screenings highlights the medical significance of detecting these conditions early. The term gained particular prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic due to widespread asymptomatic transmission.
Related Idioms & Phrases
silent killer (referring to asymptomatic conditions like hypertension)
fly under the radar (when a disease goes undetected)
catch it early (early detection of asymptomatic conditions)
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