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atypical course

[uh-TIP-i-kuhl kors]
nounpl: atypical courses
curso atípico
1. An educational or training program that deviates from standard or conventional curriculum structures and methodologies
The university offers an atypical course that combines philosophy with practical engineering skills.
A universidade oferece um curso atípico que combina filosofia com habilidades práticas de engenharia.
2. In medicine, an unusual progression or development of a disease or medical condition
The patient presented an atypical course of pneumonia that did not respond to standard antibiotics.
O paciente apresentou um curso atípico de pneumonia que não respondeu aos antibióticos padrão.
Synonyms
unconventional coursenon-standard courseirregular courseunusual progression
Antonyms
typical coursestandard courseconventional courseregular course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso atípico
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese educational contexts
Portugal
curso atípico
Standard usage in Portuguese educational system
Medical contexts (Brazil)
evolução atípica
More commonly used in medical terminology
Medical contexts (Portugal)
evolução atípica
More commonly used in medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path course
out of the ordinary education
unconventional learning path
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