auxiliary devices
[/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri dɪˈvaɪsɪz/]
nounpl: auxiliary devices
dispositivos auxiliares
1. Equipment or tools that provide supplementary support or assistance to primary systems or functions
The hospital installed auxiliary devices to maintain power supply during emergencies.
O hospital instalou dispositivos auxiliares para manter o fornecimento de energia durante emergências.
2. Assistive technology used to enhance mobility, communication, or independence for people with disabilities
Hearing aids are auxiliary devices that help individuals with hearing loss communicate effectively.
Os aparelhos auditivos são dispositivos auxiliares que ajudam pessoas com perda auditiva a se comunicarem efetivamente.
3. Secondary equipment that supplements the main function of a primary system
The vehicle's auxiliary devices include parking sensors and backup cameras.
Os dispositivos auxiliares do veículo incluem sensores de estacionamento e câmeras de ré.
In Brazil, 'dispositivos auxiliares' is widely used in healthcare, education, and accessibility conversations, particularly regarding support for people with disabilities. The term reflects Brazil's growing focus on inclusive technology. In Portugal, the usage is similar but 'equipamentos de apoio' may be preferred in social services contexts. In the USA, 'assistive devices' is often the preferred term in disability and healthcare communities.
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