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auxiliary technique

[ɔːɡˈzɪliəri tɛkˈniːk]
nounpl: auxiliary techniques
técnica auxiliar
1. A secondary or supplementary method or procedure used to support or enhance a primary technique
The dentist used an auxiliary technique to improve the visibility of the treatment area.
O dentista utilizou uma técnica auxiliar para melhorar a visibilidade da área de tratamento.
2. In medical, dental, or scientific contexts, a supporting procedure or tool that aids the main therapeutic or diagnostic method
Ultrasound served as an auxiliary technique to confirm the initial diagnosis.
A ultrassom serviu como uma técnica auxiliar para confirmar o diagnóstico inicial.
Synonyms
supporting techniquesupplementary methodadjunctive procedurehelper technique
Antonyms
primary techniquemain methodprincipal procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica auxiliar
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
técnica de apoio
alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
técnica auxiliar
standard technical usage
Portugal
técnica auxiliar
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

auxiliary support system
complementary technique
aid and assist method
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