bodily problem

[ˈbɑːdəli ˈprɑːbləm]
nounpl: bodily problems
problema corporal
1. A health issue, physical ailment, or condition affecting the body
She reported a bodily problem to her doctor during the appointment.
Ela relatou um problema corporal ao seu médico durante a consulta.
2. A physical discomfort or dysfunction of any body part or system
He has been experiencing a bodily problem with his back for several months.
Ele tem sofrido com um problema corporal nas costas por vários meses.
3. A medical or physiological issue requiring healthcare attention
The bodily problem was diagnosed as a chronic condition.
O problema corporal foi diagnosticado como uma condição crônica.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, this term is commonly used in clinical settings and patient discussions. In Brazil, it's often replaced with more specific medical terminology, while in the USA it may be used in legal contexts (bodily injury claims) or general healthcare discussions. The phrase is more formal than colloquial everyday speech.
NYC Slang
body issue
Synonyms / Sinônimos
physical ailmenthealth issuemedical conditionbodily complaintphysical disorder
Antonyms / Antônimos
good healthwellnessfitness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema corporal
standard term used in medical and everyday contexts
Rio de Janeiro
problema no corpo
colloquial variation commonly used
São Paulo
problema de saúde
broader term often preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
problema físico
European Portuguese variant

Related Words

symptomdiseaseillnessailmentdisorderhealth conditioncomplaint

Related Idioms & Phrases

bodily function
bodily harm
to take bodily possession
bodily injury claim
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